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FiddleFest returns in 2026 for a day of music, dance, fun
SEELEY — Get ready to kick off the new year with an unforgettable celebration of bluegrass, old-time string band and Americana music. FiddleFest 2026 will take place on Saturday, Jan.
Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis
In New York City, the typical household spends more than half of its income on rent and 100,000 people sleep in homeless shelters every night.
Nathalie Cabrol, astrobiologist: ‘It’s an achievement of science to admit we don’t know what life is’
The French-American scientist heads the Carl Sagan Center and researches the potential for humans to inhabit the extreme environments of our galaxy
NASA’s Webb telescope just discovered one of the weirdest planets ever
A newly discovered exoplanet is rewriting the rules of what planets can be. Orbiting a city-sized neutron star, this Jupiter-mass world has a bizarre carbon-rich atmosphere filled with soot clouds and possibly diamonds at its core. Its extreme gravity stretches it into a lemon shape, and it completes a full orbit in under eight hours. Scientists are stunned — no known theory explains how such a planet could exist.
How financial anxiety impacts long-term health
Half of homeowners and renters can’t afford their monthly housing payments, prices are still up at the grocery store and credit card debt is at an all-time high.
Think 2025 Was a Big Year for Health News? Fasten Your Seat Belts
Raging measles cases, questions about drug approvals and spiking insurance premiums lie ahead.
Boxing schedule 2026: Dates, division, location for best upcoming fights
What fights are you looking forward to seeing in 2026? Here is the complete guide to upcoming boxing bouts.
Jeff Duncan’s crystal ball for the 2026 Louisiana sports year
Columnist Jeff Duncan looks into the crystal ball to forecast the biggest sports events for the 2026 sports year in Louisiana.
What Larry Meiller learned connecting with Wisconsin radio listeners
The longtime host of WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” will retire in June 2026 after almost 60 years on the air.
Player revolts, owner exits and what breaks next: our bold sports predictions for 2026
On the heels of another sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to come
Dozens of new Louisiana laws go into effect at the start of 2026. Here's the list.
At least 21 laws begin on New Year’s Day, including many that change insurance rules and make changes to the tax code.
Tottenham Hotspur XI vs Brentford – Predicted lineup and team news
Tottenham Hotspur travel to West London looking to start 2026 with a statement victory against Brentford. Manager Thomas Frank returns to his former home for the first time since taking the Spurs job ...
Manchester City XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City travel to Tyne and Wear this evening looking to start 2026 as they finished 2025: in clinical, winning form. Currently, Pep Guardiola’s side trail Arsenal at the summit of the Premie...
The Galaxy Next Door
The Large Magellanic Cloud—one of our closest neighboring galaxies—is a hotbed of star formation that is visible to both astronauts and Earth-based stargazers.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Jan. 1, through Wednesday, Jan. 7? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
‘Stranger Things’ Finale Explained: How Did the Series End?
From who lives or dies to what stories were left open ended.
Fitness Boxing Persona 5 announcement teased
The official Twitter account for the Fitness Boxing series has tweeted an image teasing a potential Fitness Boxing Persona 5.
A look back at Hawaii sports in 2025
As the year comes to an end, we look back at some of the most memorable moments in Hawaii sports.
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers to close Rolla health center
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers will close its Rolla health center to in-person appointments at the start of the new year.
Health care premiums skyrocket for Wisconsin man as ACA subsidies expire
MADISON, Wis. -- "It's still a shock."
Mac’s Chophouse scores 64 on health inspection, owners say violations are being corrected
Mac’s Chophouse, a popular steakhouse on Marietta Square, scored a 64 out of 100 on its routine health inspection Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
SSM Health and United Healthcare reach temporary agreement
SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a temporary agreement. The organizations signed a 30-day letter of agreement.
Raising the Bar: New York Expands Consumer Protection Law with FAIR Business Practices Act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law the most significant update to New York’s consumer protection law in 45 years — the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business…
Increased Health Care Costs Will Drag on Consumer Spending, Says Rohit Chopra
Rohit Chopra, former head of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, says that the expiration of ACA subsidies will impact already struggling consumers as health care costs rise and more people turn to credit cards to pay for care. (Source: Bloomberg)
Vaccination rates plummet nationwide. See how your county compares
These plunging vaccination rates helped ignite the rise of measles cases.
Exciting Theater Lineup in New Orleans!
Get ready for a thrilling season of spirits, demons, and comedy in the vibrant theaters of New Orleans. From dark comedy to classic farce, there's something for everyone to enjoy! 🎭 #NewOrleansTheater #Comedy #Demons
2025 Fantasy Football RB Exit Interview: Lack of chaos saw running back position enjoy continued stability this season
NYC’s Mamdani Made Big Promises. Here Are Challenges He Faces as Mayor
When Zohran Mamdani takes office on Jan. 1 as New York City’s mayor, he will inherit a role that’s described as the second-hardest job in America.
US Signs $16 Billion of Health Agreements With African Nations
The US signed a health agreement with Ivory Coast bringing the total value of bilateral deals President Donald Trump’s administration has done in Africa since withdrawing from the World Health Organization to more than $16 billion.
No Kings, Coldplay and more: Madison 2025 in photos
As 2025 comes to a close, see memorable photos from Cap Times photographers, from No Kings rallies to the Coldplay concert and intimate portraits.
How legal sports betting might affect Missouri's economy
FanDuel and DraftKings, two of the biggest sportsbooks, are projected to capture about 75% of the market share in Missouri.
Holiday business solid despite fewer visitors
The scourge of low snowfall affecting the Ketchum area and ski towns across the West has so far dampened but not doused holiday tourism activity, according to a mixture of
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
15+ things to be excited about in local entertainment in 2026
There’s a whole lot to look forward to in local entertainment in 2026.
Unique downtown Platteville business faces uncertain future
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A pride flag with the phrase “You Are Loved” hangs above the front door of Driftless Market and Deli.
Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him
Warren Buffett has worn many hats over the years: The stock-picking Oracle of Omaha. An avuncular, Dairy-Queen-eating, Coke-drinking product pitchman. A living symbol of capitalism and its complexities.
State Rep. Paula Davis to step down from Louisiana House in surprise announcement
Davis has represented South Baton Rouge for three terms.
Oregon Health Plan to remain in network at Salem Health in 2026
Salem Health and PacificSource reached a new contract agreement to cover patients on Medicaid, a Salem Health spokeswoman said Tuesday. The news comes a day before the existing contract was set to expire.
Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest business and economics stories of 2025
2025 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Mexican economy. Here are the 10 events and indicators that will help you get the full picture.
Small Business Specials Submission Form
COVINGTON, Ky. – As part of the City of Covington’s Bridging the Gap initiative, we're launching a roundup to help promote existing specials and discounts from our restaurants, bars, retailers, and other small businesse...
Local business leaders prepare for Missouri minimum wage increase
Many small businesses don't mind the minimum wage increase, but the Missouri Restaurant Association CEO disagrees.
Trump 2.0 is dismantling American science. Here's what's at stake, according to researchers.
U.S.-based researchers detail how their work has been disrupted by funding cuts and policy changes ushered by the second Trump administration.
Giorgio Armani, Stanley Fischer Among Business Leaders Who Died in 2025
A city-enhancing “starchitect,” a savior of IBM, a revered fashion designer and the founding chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission were among the notable business and finance figures who died in 2025.
Great Falls sees business growth and development momentum heading into 2026
Great Falls experienced significant business expansion in 2025, with more than 50 new businesses opening and over a dozen existing businesses expanding throughout the region
Report: Ayo Oke is headed to Denver Summit FC
The USWNT defender is leaving Pachuca for Denver.
The Rise and Fall of LaToya Cantrell
On Jan. 12, Helena Moreno will take the oath of office as New Orleans’ next mayor, a moment that for most of the city can’t come soon enough.
Preparation Begins for Utica's Downtown New Year's Eve Party
The City of Utica is gearing up for its annual Bank of Utica New Year's Eve event.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists
More artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility. Jazz supergroup The Cookers announced their withdrawal from a New Year's
The Top Stories That Made Waves in 2025
From The Big Take, a look back at some of our most consequential journalism of the year
Golf Digest Honors: Recapping the best golf 'accomplishments' of 2025
Some highlights from a crazy year, from the World No. 1's existential monologue to a 4-year-old's shocking ace.
My 5 favorite sports stories from 2025
InsideNoVa sports editor David Fawcett shares his 5 favorite sports stories from 2025
This Instagrammable nature trail hidden in plain sight is only an hour from New Orleans
I vowed to spend more time outdoors in 2025, with one very important caveat: day trips only. Here's where you can go, too.
Bill would increase closed captioned movie screenings in Michigan
A Michigan lawmaker introduced a bill to increase the number of closed captioned movies that theatres are required to offer.
Cancer Capitalism: How Drug Companies and Health Providers Profit
Leading to overcharges, treatments that don’t extend lives and failed implants.
America’s Year of Health-Care Chaos Will Have These Consequences
The unprecedented turmoil at the US’ top health agencies, under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is sure to have a long-term impact on the well-being of Americans. Although Kennedy’s mantra has been to “Make America Healthy Again,” the most visible changes he and his allies have made within the Department of Health and Human Services in 2025 appear, in practice, designed to do the opposite.
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service has deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
What’s inside Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano? Scientists obtain first 3D images
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior.
Scientists obtain first 3D images inside Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior
Madison musicians share heart health message after surviving cardiac events at same venue
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Omaha health officials report spike in respiratory illnesses, urge early treatment
Respiratory illnesses are surging across the metro area as flu and RSV cases spike several weeks earlier than usual, prompting doctors to warn residents about the importance of seeking timely medical care.
Extreme Rush entertainment complex to open by early March
POCATELLO — After three years in the making, Extreme Rush will finally open its doors to area residents in the first quarter of 2026.
Photography powerhouse Xiaomi 17 Ultra is confirmed for a global release sooner than expected
After a China debut, this powerhouse is finally making its way to international markets.
From record-tying jumps to historic championships: New Mexico's top prep sports moments in 2025.
Volcano Vista's basketball dynasty, Sandia's long-awaited baseball title, and a 55-year-old track record finally matched made 2025 unforgettable for New Mexico high school sports fans.
Ohio to get $200M in federal money to aid rural health care, but feds haven’t yet said how
Ohio will get $200 million in federal funding as part of a 5-year, $50 billion program to bolster rural health care. State plans include expanding child vision services and creating the Rural Healthcare Workforce Pipeline, but guidelines for spending flexibility remain unclear.
LSWA Class 4A all-state team released with St. Charles linebacker earning top defensive honor
See who made the Class 4A all-state team, as chosen by a statewide panel of sports reporters.
Meta to Buy Startup Manus, Adding AI Agents to Woo Business
Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, adding a popular artificial intelligence agent as the social-media company works to build a business around its massive AI investment.
Restaurateurs’ ‘25 takeaway? SF ‘has bounced back’
“It’s like there’s a renewed excitement on the street.”
States get first awards from rural health fund
It includes a big award for Alaska, whose lawmakers' support was critical to the bill's passage.
Chicago Bears Week 17 Notes: West Coast Collapse
A brutal defensive collapse in a wild shootout out west. Check out @BryanOrenchuk’s notes here. #DaBears
Digital health sector eyes 2026 gains in CMS' ACCESS
Investors and CEOs see ACCESS as a major digital health enabler.
$2.6M for Local Swimming Pool Renovation
The City of Sherrill will receive $2.6 million to reconstruct the Al Glover Pool.
Ivory Coast Leader Cements Hold on Power in Parliamentary Vote
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara’s party secured an outright majority in Dec. 27 parliamentary elections, giving him more leeway to implement a policy agenda that prioritizes growing the economy and attracting investment.
Year in review: Trump's immigration policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how President Trump has reshaped immigration policy during his return to office, and what impacts those changes have had.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.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.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Contestant Breaks Ryan Seacrest’s Heart With $100,000 Loss
Did you figure out this four-word puzzle?
U.S. could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation
The U.S. could deny migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border access to asylum under a newly finalized regulation drafted during the COVID-19 pandemic in President Donald Trump's first term.
Trump Rural Health Grants Come With Clawback Threat to States
The Trump administration is announcing awards to states from a rural health care fund, with the threat that some of that money can be clawed back if jurisdictions fail to embrace policy initiatives backed by the president.
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Jedi vs Richards?
Follow along with all the USMNT action this week.
‘Landman’ Star Ali Larter Details Intense Vibe on Taylor Sheridan Set
She bonded with costar Michelle Randolph in the 'high-pressure' environment.
How national politics rode along in the patrol car in 2025
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
7 Of The Weirdest Cars Owned By Celebrities
Jay Leno's Morgan Three-Wheeler, George Clooney's Tango T600, Elvis Presley's Messerschmitt KR200, Janis Joplin's Porsche 356, Mick Fleetwood's London taxi.
Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra Leica edition has a rotatable camera zoom
And gets Leica’s little red dot logo for the first time.
Analysis | Is anything real anymore? In 2025, even sports fans started to doubt.
The integrity of games might be sports’ most precious commodity. This year’s gambling scandals have fans questioning it — a trend some view as an existential threat.
How a Prentiss County fossil park changed science history
Northeast Mississippi is hundreds of miles away from any ocean waters that could make for a suitable home for an oyster. But roughly 74 million years ago, most of the state was submerged below the present-day Gulf of Mexico.
The Making of Mayor Mamdani
He is a brilliant political talent with dizzying ambitions to change the city. Is he ready for the actual job, though?
Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission making progress ahead of the new year
MARIETTA, Ohio - The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission continues to advance with its goals of bringing Hollywood to Southeast Ohio.
The wine business faces an existential threat
The wine industry faces an existential threat that cuts across price points and prestige levels, supply and demand
Construction begins on new Post Falls food and entertainment venue
POST FALLS, Idaho – Construction is underway for a new food and entertainment destination in Post Falls.
Letters: Take the political detox challenge
Our nation is currently politically hyperpolarized, threatening the continuing internal peace of our democracy.
Sooner QBs in NFL: Jalen Hurts against Buffalo Bills, Caleb Williams vs. San Francisco 49ers
Former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles matched up with the Buffalo Bills, while Caleb Williams' faced the San Francisco 49ers.
Japan’s Viral Horse-Racing Video Game Has Players Flocking to Real-Life Stables
With more than 30 million downloads, Umamusume: Pretty Derby has generated anime adaptations, live concerts and a new legion of racetrack fans.
Top New Mexico sports stories of 2025 (non-prep)
Coach Jason Eck transformed the Lobos into Mountain West champions while Diego Pavia made history and UNM distance running dominated the national stage.
New Mexico State beats University of the Southwest 104-33
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Jemel Jones' 19 points helped New Mexico State defeat NAIA-member Southwest of New Mexico 104-33 on Sunday.
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Monday its Chief Financial Officer Frank Krile has resigned and will be leaving the firm, effective immediately.
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit By Reuters
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit
Sanders says 'science-fiction fear' of AI running the world 'not quite so outrageous'
Bernie Sanders warned during an interview on Sunday that AI could run the world and suggested that the "science-fiction fear" isn't outrageous anymore.
Saints at Titans postgame show
The New Orleans Saints seek their fourth straight victory but face a challenge from the Tennessee Titans on the road in NFL Week 17. We'll take your comments and questions