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Kyrgios' return ends in first-round loss in Brisbane
Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ends in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.
Porton Down shake-up harming critical national security science, whistleblower warns
Senior insider says ‘limbo’ at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has hit morale and disrupted vital research
Seahawks finish with best defense since 2018 in 1 stat
The Seahawks clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the team's dominant defense has fans anticipating a Super Bowl run.
Winter bird behavior: The science of shivering
Professor David Swanson, Ph.D., explains the fascinating ways South Dakota songbirds survive the winter weather.
Allen's 21 lead Green Bay over Milwaukee 79-76
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Justin Allen had 21 points in Green Bay's 79-76 victory over Milwaukee on Monday night.
Chris Hemsworth had to be told to stop defending his villainous character
Chris Hemsworth knows that a good actor has to empathize with his character — no matter how wicked. But one supervillain proved a bridge too far when he began to defend him during the press tour.
Watch: Rhamondre Stevenson torches Dolphins defense for third TD
Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson powered through Dolphins defenders for a 35-yard touchdown run.
Senators discuss open enrollment extension for compromise health plan
Republican and Democratic senators want to soften the blow of lapsed Obamacare tax credits.
Partnership Health Center, Missoula County officially part ways
Missoula County and Partnership Health Center announced in May that they were mutually parting ways and now, all PHC employees are officially only part of the independent health center.
MAGA’s Messy Defense of Trump’s Venezuela Attack
America First’s factions have offered varying justifications for the Maduro mission.
Creepy-crawly science that matters
Written by Douglas C. TowneWhen Karen Clark was a child traveling with her grandfather, the late ASU Professor Herbert L. Stahnke, she didn’t realize how unusual their evening routines were.“When we arrived at our destination, we always hunted outside for scorpions that glowed under our black light,” says the retired nurse. “It wasn’t until later that I learned that normal people didn’t do that. But scorpions were my grandfather’s passion.”
Trump’s Venezuela moves shake Florida politics as midterms heat up
Florida is home to an estimated 300,000 people of Venezuelan descent.
THE WEEK OF JAN 5, 2026
- Minibus funding deal rejects big science cuts - HHS reviewing shelved grant applications - H-1B to ditch lottery system
Trump's threats of intervention jolt allies and foes alike
Trump threatened military attacks on five countries, allies as well as adversaries. His threats to annex Greenland drew particular concern across Europe.
The Dreamscape effect
Written by Bret HovellSeventh grader Samuel Granado is a well-spoken and bright student at Villa de Paz Elementary School in Phoenix. But he starts out cautiously when he describes a new virtual reality-enabled science curriculum at his school called Dreamscape Learn.“I don’t want to call, like, regular science class boring,” he says. “But Dreamscape is definitely more exciting and fun than, well, a regular science class.”Even his “regular” science teachers are likely to agree.
MIT scientists investigate memorization risk in the age of clinical AI
MIT Jameel Clinic scientists have designed a series of tests to ensure that foundation models trained on electronic health records don't leak sensitive patient information when prompted by a bad actor.
Mike Tyson accuses ex-cannabis business partners of racketeering in $50M lawsuit
Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has filed a $50 million racketeering lawsuit accusing former partners at a Chicago marijuana branding company of defrauding him through kickback schemes, unauthorized bonuses and lavish personal spending.
Plano business leader celebrates news of AT&T’s move from Dallas
After a quiet search for a new headquarters, communications giant AT&T said it’ll move from Dallas to Plano, perhaps as soon as 2028.
NASA- French SWOT Satellite Provides Global Estimate of River Discharge
Developed using data from the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite, this resource makes it possible to estimate river discharge, defined as the
Arkansas politicians defend U.S. action after Maduro's capture
Sen. Tom Cotton appeared on CBS, CNN and Fox News Sunday, praising the U.S. operation and Maduro's capture.
Letters to the Editor: Trump’s politics of unpredictability will have serious consequences
'We enter a period where intimidation replaces leadership, and spectacle substitutes foresight,' write an L.A. Times reader.
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.
With new defense business, Electra pitches EL9 plane as Pentagon ‘Sprinter van’
The startup aims to move smaller amounts of DoD cargo and people using a hybrid-electric, fixed-wing aircraft.
Would a defensive-minded head coach fit the Cardinals?
The defense has been the pinnacle with this team
Lantheus completes sale of SPECT business
Lantheus has signaled that the decision to sell its SPECT business will allow the company to focus more on growing its portfolio of PET radiodiagnostics and microbubbles.
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers.
Top 25 And 1: It's rare to have six undefeated teams at this point in season
Nebraska puts its undefeated record on the line in Big Ten clash vs. Ohio State
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 5-year congressional career ends today
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's final day in office comes after a high-profile and often controversial five years in Congress. We look at five highlights of her tenure.
Hegseth Starts Proceedings Against Sen. Mark Kelly Over His Remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted the senator for his “seditious” remarks. Mr. Kelly said he had done nothing wrong and cited similar comments by Mr. Hegseth.
Impossibly Hot Object Discovered 1.4 Billion Years After The Big Bang
Defying all expectations.
Pigs have been island hopping for 50,000 years
With human help, the mammals can defy 'the world’s most fundamental natural boundaries.'
Philosophy to the Rescue of Science
The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..
Pentagon cuts Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay as punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon is taking administrative action to punish Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, by cutting his retirement pay for participating in a video where he and other Democratic lawmakers reminded US service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders.
Amazon’s new Fire TV user interface gets you to what you want to watch—even faster
The redesigned Fire TV experience debuts alongside our first-ever lifestyle TV, the Amazon Ember Artline, and a transformed Fire TV mobile app.
Introducing Alexa.com, a completely new way to interact with Alexa+
From quick answers to completed tasks, Amazon now offers an AI assistant experience across voice, mobile, and web.
5 things to watch in Oregon politics in 2026
Many of the biggest political stories from 2025 are not going away.
Six weeks, no games, one training session, debut
German defender Kai Wagner believes his dedicated fitness regime let him step straight into the Birmingham City side.
RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health Sign Definitive Agreement
RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health have signed a Definitive Agreement whereby Englewood will become a part of RWJBarnabas Health. Learn more
The science of losing weight : Life Kit: Health
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The science of losing weight : Life Kit: Health
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The science of losing weight : Life Kit
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
MLK Health Fair returns to Crossroads Bellevue
Jan. 19 event offers resources and live performances in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy
New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in while staying breathable enough to let out sweat. Read
Hansbrough, Pope Elected To NC Sports Hall Of Fame - University of North Carolina Athletics
A pair of former Tar Heel standouts – men's basketball forward Tyler Hansbrough and men's soccer defender Eddie Pope – are two of 11 newly elected members of...
Prep talk: Los Alamitos is rising in basketball with young team gaining experience
The Los Alamitos Griffins are an 8-6 team on the rise and have a league showdown with Corona del Mar on Tuesday.
Mansfield STEM school shows science is for all kids, despite headwinds facing education
Springmill STEM Elementary School in Mansfield has special learning spaces and approaches to teaching, but, it's not immune to challenges facing urban schools across the state and country.
Mansfield STEM school shows science is for all kids, despite headwinds facing education
Springmill STEM Elementary School in Mansfield has special learning spaces and approaches to teaching, but, it's not immune to challenges facing urban schools across the state and country.
Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat
Congress faces major decisions on how to address rising costs of healthcare, prevent another government shutdown and deal with the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files.
In the U.S., hunger is often hidden. But it can still leave scars on body and mind
In the U.S., hunger is often hidden away. It looks nothing like the stereotype of a famine happening overseas. But the physical impacts on health and the psychological scars can last a lifetime.
One doctor's experience shows the battle for the future of addiction medicine
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they're not ready to stop using drugs.
7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela
President Trump says the U.S. will now "run" Venezuela after capturing its leader. Here's how the politics could play out at home.
Gold price and defence company shares rise after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro, but oil drops
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Philadelphia faces Denver, aims for 4th straight win
Philadelphia is 9-4 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Nuggets have gone 13-7 away from home. Denver is fifth in the Western Conference with 33.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 9.1.
Capitol Notes: The year ahead in Wisconsin politics
Midterms. Governor's race. Control of the Legislature. Legislative action on big issues. All that's ahead in 2026. Find out about it on Capitol Notes.
Taiwan Sees Trump’s Arrest of Maduro as Helpful in Deterring Xi
Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.
Glass ' 16 lead Washington State past Oregon State 81-67
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Aaron Glass ' 16 points helped Washington State defeat Oregon State 81-67 on Sunday.
Samsung Massive MicroRGB is a TV For the Billionaire in Your Life
The 130-inch TV features native MicroRGB LEDs instead of a traditional LCD display, and it'll be expensive.
Santa Clara earns 98-70 win against San Diego
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Christian Hammond's 21 points helped Santa Clara defeat San Diego 98-70 on Sunday.
First US at-home depression kit on its way after trial shows benefits in weeks
In a major shift for how mental health conditions might be treated, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home brain-stimulation device to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder (MDD).
Yomiuri: Fujitsu CEO Hopes to See Defense Business Playing Role in Intl Security
Fujitsu Ltd. CEO Takahito Tokita expressed enthusiasm for expanding the company's defense-related business, saying, "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the security of Japan and the world," during an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun.
Jazz's Ace Bailey: Labeled questionable
Jazz's Ace Bailey: Labeled questionable
Colorado small business owners find their MVP in Broncos Business Boost program
Three Colorado small businesses are getting a major boost from the Denver Broncos as part of the team's annual Business Boost Program.
Jackson scores 20, Murray State defeats Bradley 86-66
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) Javon Jackson had 20 points in Murray State's 86-66 victory over Bradley on Sunday.
7 moments that defined the Patriots’ win over the Dolphins
Relive the biggest moments from the Patriots’ Week 18 win.
Clippers aim to continue upward trend against Warriors
Two teams trending upward despite a recent shellacking go head-to-head Monday night when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Clippers.
FSU Receives $65M Gift for College of Business
Florida State University has received a $65 million gift to elevate the College of Business and establish several related endowed funds.
The politics of asylum: How local exposure reshaped UK voting
The UK has seen a sharp rise in asylum applications since the Covid-19 pandemic. This column examines how exposure to asylum seekers affects voter behaviour. The authors find that increases in dispersed asylum seekers – who are provided with accommodation but cannot choose their destination – lead to a sizeable rightward shift in local election outcomes. While migration has become more salient for both of the UK’s main political parties, only Conservative MPs appear to effectively channel local discontent, helping explain why these rightward electoral shifts occur despite little observable change in public attitudes.
Northern Kentucky defeats Youngstown State 94-79
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) Dan Gherezgher Jr. scored 26 points as Northern Kentucky beat Youngstown State 94-79 on Sunday.
Garrett scores 30, Oakland downs Robert Morris 96-73
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Isaac Garrett scored 30 points as Oakland beat Robert Morris 96-73 on Sunday.
Sam Groth to quit Victorian politics after defamation battle with News Corp and internal party divisions
Deputy Liberal leader and former tennis player announces he will not contest this year’s state election
Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics
Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.
Moore, Myers lead Western Kentucky past Louisiana Tech 66-61
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) Teagan Moore scored 19 points to lead Western Kentucky and Ryan Myers sealed the victory with a free throw with 53 seconds left as the Hilltoppers defeated Louisiana Tech 66-61 on Sunday.
Marist wins 83-38 over Iona
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) Rhyjon Blackwell had 17 points in Marist's 83-38 victory against Iona on Sunday.
The Legal Fallout From Trump’s Venezuela Gambit
The episode represents a new moment in presidential power and the law.
To 'run' Venezuela, Trump presses existing regime to kneel
Trump and his top aides said they would try to work with Venezuela's new interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, to run the country and its oil sector.
The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.
Reading 1-0 Stockport County: Player Ratings
A big defensive shift got the Royals over the line at the SCL for the second time this year.
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Berlin power outage blamed on political extremists
A fire that left over 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses in southwest Berlin without electricity was a politically motivated attack by left-wing extremists, city officials have said
Top 25 And 1: Vanderbilt remains undefeated, but SEC play ramps up this week
The Commodores are No. 12 in Sunday's updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1
Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Could Change the World. Here’s How.
13 experts on what comes next in Latin America and beyond.
Oklahoma lawmakers eye $223M federal funding to reshape rural health care
The one-time investment comes as state leaders warn of shrinking revenues, Medicaid pressures and rising insurance costs.
Seahawks defense makes history vs. 49ers' Kyle Shanahan offense
This is the worst a Kyle Shanahan offense has ever looked.
Politics chat: How Trump's MAGA supporters see the operation in Venezuela
We have analysis on President Trump's decision to topple Venezuela's leader, and how it will be viewed by his MAGA supporters.
A look at the metro-area businesses poised to open in 2026
NRG Adventure Park, Wingstop, Target: What's the status of these projects and others heading into 2026?
City Section boys' basketball has nowhere to go but up after hitting rock bottom
The exodus of high school basketball talent from LAUSD schools has left the City Section with no more powerhouse programs.
Prep talk: Cleveland wants to challenge ECR, Birmingham for City Section soccer title
Cavaliers, led by Anderson Carranza, face El Camino Real on Wednesday in West Valley League soccer opener.
Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't)
We reported on all sorts of products and practices promising to make you healthy last year. Here are the ones that stood up to science, and those that were mostly hype.
When they go low, we go viral
Millennial and Gen Z Democrats are running on something their predecessors can’t quite figure out — the social media algorithm.
Science & Medicine: Sleep disorders in the military are complex, common, and treatable
Research from an expert in sleep disorders at UT Health San Antonio has revealed that sleep disorders are common in the military, and the most common disorder impacts men and women in the military equally. It's COMISA, which is an acronym for comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea.
This California political leader wants federal immigration reform. First, she has to survive Trump
Since President Trump's immigration raids began sweeping through California's cities and farm fields, state Senate President Monique Limón has carried a copy of her passport.
Commentary: Unhappy with the choices for California governor? Get real
There's a large and varied field to choose from, even if there are no celebrities or white knights riding to the rescue. Voters are looking for someone to lead the state, not entertain them.
Battling through injuries and losing, Pelicans face the Heat
The New Orleans Pelicans have injury-prone star Zion Williamson ... and not much else.
What the Noriega case can tell us about Maduro’s upcoming legal battle
Over three decades ago, the US government executed the shocking arrest of the leader of a foreign country: Panama’s Manuel Noriega. The dictator’s case may prove to be a guide for the prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges now involved in the case against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.
Surge of tourism development, progress in industry and education among business trends to watch in 2026
Tourism sector growth and several major development projects are set to define Dubuque’s business scene in 2026.
Praise of 49ers’ defense misguided after Seahawks show off elite unit
The San Francisco’s 13-3 loss to Seattle was a tale of defenses: the Seahawks were exceptional and the 49ers weren’t nearly good enough. One defense looked Super Bowl-ready. One did not.
Grambling defeats Prairie View A&M 76-72
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Antonio Munoz scored 15 points as Grambling beat Prairie View A&M 76-72 on Saturday.
KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on political tightrope
Miller scores 22, Montana State downs Northern Arizona 77-68
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) Jed Miller scored 22 points as Montana State beat Northern Arizona 77-68 on Saturday.
Lauren Betts leads No. 4 UCLA to dominant victory over No. 17 USC
Lauren Betts finishes with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the UCLA women's basketball control the game from start to finish in a 80-46 win over rival USC.