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These Are the Most Exciting Space Science Events for 2026
From crewed lunar voyages to flight tests of fully reusable rockets and launches of new orbital telescopes studying the outer limits of the cosmos, 2026 should be a banner year for space science and exploration
Wisconsin should have more Winter Olympians. How can it happen?
Those closest to the winter-sports scene in Wisconsin say providing more opportunities will create more Winter Olympians from the state.
As rumors swirl after political killings, this GOP lawmaker draws a line
Minnesota state senator Julia Coleman knew both Charlie Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. She is fed up with the conspiracy theories around their deaths.
Outback Steakhouse sued after man suffers 'serious bodily injury' from toilet shattering under him
A Florida man sued Outback Steakhouse after a handicapped toilet seat allegedly shattered and collapsed while he was on it, causing severe bodily injury.
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.
Florida Politics’ 2025 Politician of the Year: Daniel Perez
The legislative branch exerted itself as a coequal branch of government this year, though not one without its own internal conflict.
AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate — what that means for its use in health care
In the past decade, AI’s success has led to uncurbed enthusiasm and bold claims – even though users frequently experience errors that AI makes.
🎧'Absolutely incredible' - a look back on title number 20
A new hour-long special from BBC Radio Merseyside, titled 'Now, that's what we call number 20', is available to listen to and download on BBC Sounds. The programme looks back on Liverpool's record-breaking 2024-25 title-winning season, where the Reds stormed to their 20th league title in Arne Slot's first year in charge. Paul Salt and Carl Woodward reflect and offer their analysis, before the story of the campaign is told through commentary, interviews and and other soundbites from BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport.
News & Rumors: The Crawfish Boil 12/29/2025
All the news and rumors around the Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s in here! A late night offseason Crawfish Boil for the holidays – December 29, 2025 Cliff’s notes version: Ruiz led the AL with 67 SB in 2023, but has only 76 AB the last 2 seasons combined between the A’s […]
Performative Cruelty and the Politics of Fear: From Vienna to the US Border
Performative cruelty is an ancient practice, even though the phrase itself is new. Gladiatorial fights (Ancient Rome, c. 264 BCE–5th century CE) in arenas like the Colosseum were intentionally staged...
Monday Night Football Week 17: Rams at Falcons
The Los Angeles Rams had their one seed hopes dashed with the San Francisco 49ers winning on Sunday. The 49ers have the superior division record, while the Seattle Seahawks have the superior record overall. It doesn’t matter to the Rams which of them wins next week. They are fairly locked into the sixth seed, though […]
Denny Hamlin's Father Dies, Mother Hospitalized After House Fire
NASCAR star driver Denny Hamlin’s father died and his mother remains hospitalized after a fire at their home Sunday night.
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.
Unforgettable performances: 2025 sports year in review of local athletes' amazing achievements | Los Gatan
As the calendar turns, it’s impossible to reflect on the past year without celebrating the remarkable memories created by the Los Gatos High School sports teams and the student-athletes. From Friday Night Lights to packed gyms and early-morning practices, individuals and teams delivered performances that went far beyond the scoreboard. There were unforgettable comebacks, record-setting […]
Highly-contagious measles case confirmed in Contra Costa Co., health officials say
Contra Costa County health officials confirmed a measles infection in a person who was mingling in public places for about a week before being discovered. Measles can linger in the air or on surfaces for over an hour after a contagious person leaves the area, according to health officials.
Two airlines nearly collide taking off from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport
Two planes nearly collided at Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport after Volaris flight made unauthorized turn into United Express path, FAA investigating.
Uzbek chemical manufacturer to open first US facility in Hitchcock
Vektan Chemical bought a 35,000-sq-ft warehouse in Hitchcock to open its first U.S. plant, investing $7M+ and creating 27 jobs.
American parents said social media and screen time were among the top health concerns for their kids in 2025
To lower kids' screen time, experts recommend keeping screens out of bedrooms and having a special place for devices in the house.
Traditional Knowledge Meets Science in Northern California Tribe's Environmental Planning
Here are the morning's top stories for Monday, December 29th, 2025: The Karuk Tribe in Northern California is crafting an environmental policy that unites traditional knowledge with more contemporary environmental sciences--pushing back against years of bias dismissing tribal knowledge of the Karuk's ancestral lands. A federal judge in the Bay Area has halted ICE from making arrests at immigration courthouses in the region. California's Minimum Wage is increasing next year. A new
Minnesota lets voters 'vouch' for up to 8 others as fraud scandals fuel calls for federal crackdown
Controversy grows over Minnesota law letting voters vouch for eight neighbors' residency without ID, as critics question election integrity safeguards.
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.
I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.
Though I planned a lot for my first trip to Hawaii, I would've saved time and money in Oahu if I'd known these tips and how to avoid some mistakes.
US allots at least $147 million per state for rural health in 2026
The Trump administration will award between $147 million and $281 million to each U.S. state in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and the quality of services, a senior White House aide said on Monday.
The Odds: CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten on predictions for the 2028 White House
Stories That Stuck With Us This Year, Handpicked by the KQED Science Team
Our science reporters recount stories they found especially memorable, thought-provoking or that changed how they thought about something.
Can Texas Tech's billionaire booster Cody Campbell fix college sports?
Texas Tech's billionaire booster has turned the Red Raiders into a powerhouse. Can he fix college sports next?
Wildfire Smoke May Be Far More Dangerous Than Scientists Thought
Wildfire smoke may be packing a much bigger pollution punch than anyone realized.
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
In the year 1998 – when Bill Clinton was president, most households still had landline phones, and CNN’s website looked like this – Gallup and USA Today called up 1,055 Americans on those landlines and asked them for their best predictions about a year in the distant future: 2025.
UNC Health Pardee Announces New Year’s Day Hours
UNC Health Pardee Announces New Year’s Day Hours
Should the Browns have tanked the game against the Steelers?
There are mixed feelings amongst Cleveland fans after the Browns win at home against the Steelers drops their NFL draft spot
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?
Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks
Teen use of AI chat bots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.
These businesses just opened in North Jersey. Get glasses, lunch, more
The Dawg House offers hot dogs, burgers in Hawthorne. JAG Physical Therapy has a location in Succasunna. Warby Parker is open in Ridgewood.
Biggest political break-ups and make-ups of 2025
From Trump and Musk to the UK and the EU, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a round-up of the year’s relationship drama
Steelers’ Bizarre Struggles Against Browns Continue With Embarrassing Loss
The Pittsburgh Steelers have consistently been one of the NFL’s top teams for years, posting a non-losing record in 22 straight seasons and counting. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns have been historically inept, posting just three winning seasons during the same span. The Steelers should dominate the Browns. And yet, that hasn’t been the case at […]
New Year's Predictions: What Business School Thought Leaders Say About 2026
Business school leaders see 2026 as a year of sharper choices – and clearer tradeoffs – for management education.
Rams eliminated from NFC West contention
Should Sean McVay shut down his starters 2 weeks early?
Analysis: Trump doubles down on big goal bets in end-of-the-year flurry
President Donald Trump is spending the end of the year trying to cash in huge foreign policy bets on which thousands of lives may depend and that will define his attempt to wield decisive power far beyond American shores.
Streaming Music To Cassette
In almost every measurable way, a lossless digital audio file is superior to any analog media. This doesn’t mean that analog audio isn’t valuable though; plenty of people appreciate the…
Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data
In recent days, though, Google has quietly started to roll out a way for users to change their Gmail addresses ending with @gmail.com, and keep all their emails — no matter how old their account.
Creative Cypher enters new era with first woman president of entertainment powerhouse
On the heels of two Emmy nominations, three Telly Awards and major festivals, Creative Cypher - the innovative content collective founded by visionary creative and producer Troy Pryor - is entering a bold new era.
ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought
ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay interested in tasks they would normally avoid. The drugs even reversed brain patterns linked to sleep deprivation. Researchers say this could complicate ADHD diagnoses if poor sleep is the real underlying problem.
Thinking through what may be on tap in 2026
When the three-million-year-old bones of Lucy were unearthed in an Ethiopian valley in 1974, paleoanthropologists anointed her as the Eve to all of us. Though her skull was not big enough to accommodate our larger, homo sapiens’ brain, she was a genetic hominid. Although a few bone fragments of a greater age have been discovered […]
With restored confidence, Heat out to solve woes vs. Nuggets
In the space of 24 hours, the Miami Heat have rediscovered their old mojo.
4 Apps Android Users Rarely Use (But Should)
While the Play Store is home to a variety of apps, here are some underrated gems like Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and more.
Housing market expected to offer little relief for buyers in 2026 despite modest improvements ahead
The U.S. housing market is expected to show modest improvement in 2026, with mortgage rates dropping slightly and home sales increasing 2%.
No. 8 Houston focused solely on Middle Tennessee
No. 8 Houston focused solely on Middle Tennessee
NFL Week 17 scores, news, live updates: Myles Garrett looks to break NFL sack record, Steelers without star WR DK Metcalf
New state law tries to build more apartments near public transportation stops
A new law in California will try to make it easier for housing developers to build more homes near public transportation stops.
Ariel Roblin: Why the major sports events coming in 2026 should motivate your New Year's resolutions
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, one of the most important factors of our success is how we are motivated to keep pursuing them throughout the year.
2025 YEAR IN SPORTS: Mount Greylock Girls Track Was County's Top Story
Mount Greylock Regional School did not need an on-campus track to be a powerhouse. But it did not hurt. In the same spring that it held its first meets on its new...
Trump gives Christmas subsidies to farmers, lumps of coal to others
Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Median total farm household income has exceeded the median U.S. household income in every year since 1998.
N.J.’s ‘ghost malls’ need new life. Can these vibrant small businesses save them?
Some entrepreneurs are paying less than $1,000 monthly to rent storefronts that once housed major chains as New Jersey's malls turn to small businesses to survive.
Pokémon GO Events This Week: December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Pokémon GO’s December 29 to January 4 week has us enter the second month of the season of Precious Paths! Say goodbye to 2025 with the New Year 2026 event and Piplup Community Day Classic! Plus the weekly rotating Spotlight and Raid Hours, Dynamax Battles and Mega Raids. ⭐Highlights Raid Boss Change (January 1): Blacephalon […]
GOP coalescing behind Vance as Trump privately dismisses third-term run
Trump has floated Vance as his potential successor multiple times without ever explicitly endorsing his nomination.
Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship
Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.
Barbara Brown, 83, works as a yoga instructor at nursing homes in Richmond, Virginia. She said her work has been fulfilling, though she needs to work.
2026 will be a banner year for big-time sports events in Philly. These are the ones not to miss.
Philly hosts a bevy of major sporting events throughout the year, from NCAA March Madness to the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Mercury: The planet that shouldn't exist
Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might solve the mystery.
What does 2026 hold for business, La. economy? Here's what to expect in the new year
Across Louisiana, 2025 was a banner year for economic development, with announcements promising billions of dollars in investments and thousands of new jobs.
Texas A&M-CC hosts Nicholls after Kenembeni's 21-point showing
Nicholls visits the Texas A&M-CC Islanders after Marie Kenembeni scored 21 points in the Colonels' 70-47 victory over the Houston Christian Huskies
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball
I'm not really in the predictions business — that's a good thing.
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball
I'm not really in the predictions business — that's a good thing.
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball
I'm not really in the predictions business — that's a good thing.
Pittsburgh should stop making businesses pay income taxes
Thank you for today’s editorial supporting a land-value tax and explaining the logic behind it. I ask you, who seem to understand that taxing something...
Blackhawks may remain short-handed vs. slumping Pens
A season-high six-game losing streak may be in the rearview, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have the trouble of skating without injured forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar for a bit longer.
4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Chargers
Houston's win impacted the playoff status of multiple teams while L.A.'s loss further exposed a key weakness. Here's what we learned.
Broncos at Chiefs: The No Bull Review
No Bull thoughts, opinions, and analysis on the Denver Broncos’ Christmas Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs
Lee’s Summit Police respond to shooting incident at sports venue
Lee’s Summit Police are responding to a shooting incident at The TM Fieldhouse.
Texans Punch Playoff Ticket with Huge Win Over Chargers
The Texans are now 11-5 and headed to the playoffs.
Lenoir County woman charged with felony larceny following investigation at local business
Upon reviewing surveillance video, deputies determined that Spruill, an employee of Fuel Warehouse, had unlawfully removed $2,289.01 from a money bag.
8 exemplars to guide us into the new year
It started as a one-off in my first year of writing this regular column. To ring in the new year back in the eventful year of 2020, I offered a shoutout to eight Coloradans who served as models of how to lead lives to meaning, decency and contribution. The response to that initial piece quickly […]
Azeez Al-Shaair keeps Texans ahead with interceptions vs. Chargers
First, the Los Angeles Chargers made a big play. Then came the Houston Texans at the best time possible before halftime.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | When the Movie Comes Before the Budget
Blood On The Turntables is a grassroots MN film created without a budget or studio. Built on community trust, it was promoted before completion and funded by resolve.
Melissa Gilbert has 'Little House on the Prairie' reunion with on-screen sister Melissa Sue Anderson: 'So happy'
Melissa Gilbert announced that she reunited with 'Little House on the Prairie' costar Melissa Sue Anderson: 'Long, healing talks. Lots of reminiscing. Lots of catching up. Lots of laughter and a few tears.'
Saturday Football Week 17: Texans at Chargers
The Houston Texans are 4.5-point road favorites over the Los Angeles Chargers. Can we get an AFC Champion today?
3 Cheaper Alternatives To Spotify Premium You Should Switch To
Even long-time Spotify Premium users are now feeling the weight of the rising subscription cost, but you can try cheaper options like Qobuz, Bandcamp, and more.
Saturday Afternoon Football: Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers
Let’s watch Saturday football!
Waterbury's Water Disaster is a Political Lesson For All
Waterbury suffered another catastrophic breakdown of its water system this month, the second since September, with most of the city and parts of its suburbs having to go without water […]
Forest analysis: Still progressing under Dyche
The feeling around the City Ground should be one of pride, and the belief Nottingham Forest are continuing to move in the right direction. The chaos of the start of the season - when Ange Postecoglou replaced Nuno Espirito Santo and barely lasted six weeks - has been replaced by the almost serene nature of the past two months under Sean Dyche. Defeat meant it is successive losses for the first time under Dyche, a testament to how quickly he got to grips with a floundering team, but Forest cannot afford to allow it to become a habit.
Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet
Turn your cable outlets into high-speed internet ports with this simple, low-cost adapter - no rewiring required.
Science Still Made Incredible Breakthroughs While Under Attack
It was a tough year for science in the US. Thousands of research grants, including more than 3,800 from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation alone, were frozen or canceled. NASA was threatened with sweeping budget cuts. Top scientists are leaving the US in search of better opportunities. And misinformation about vaccines and other important scientific matters continues to spread.
2025 Unfiltered: Remembering those we lost in Colorado
Rod Bockenfeld Former Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, R-Watkins, died on Feb. 13, 2025, at his home in Watkins. He was 69. Bockenfeld served in the Colorado House from 2019 to 2025, including on the Joint Budget Committee. He battled cancer during his final year and declined to run for a fourth term. Bockenfeld “led with integrity, […]
Letters to Sports: Playing the blame game in USC-Notre Dame debacle
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, the Rams, UCLA, Angels and college football.
Islanders News: Having the Rangers for dinner
The Islanders and 25 other teams across the NHL return to action today and tonight (6 p.m. start for the Isles) as the league emerges from the holiday break, welcomed by a blanket of snow. It wouldn’t be the holidays without at least one visit from your awkward, overbearing relatives with an inflated sense of […]
Vivek Ramaswamy is rebranding himself
Vivek Ramaswamy barreled into politics as a flame-thrower willing to offend just about anyone. He declared America was in a “cold cultural civil war,” denied the existence of white supremacists, and referred to one of his rivals as “corrupt.” Two years later, Ramaswamy says he wants to be “conservative without being combative.”
A sobering thought: Even short-term Dry January can offer health benefits
Once a niche challenge, Dry January has become a mainstream reset — prompting new research into how even short breaks from alcohol can yield meaningful...
2025 Texas Bowl Preview: LSU Tigers vs. Houston Cougars
Houston seeks a 10-win season in its hometown, while LSU eyes a second-straight Texas Bowl victory.
When Politics Isn’t Your Career: The Blessings of YWA Post-Graduation
When I moved to the Washington, D.C. area for college, I thought I knew where I was headed. If I didn’t get married right after college, I would girlboss (in a conservative tone, of course) my way into a conservative advocacy organization or some D.C. politician’s office, fight for America in a way only a […]
Thousands of Alaskans face health care ‘cliff’ in the new year amid gridlock in Congress
Alaska’s U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan said they are still working on extending health care subsidies that expire on Dec. 31.
5 Video Games From The 1990s That Aged Flawlessly
Even though they're decades old, these five games have managed to stay timeless and attract players to this day thanks to their great execution.
Steelers-Browns Preview
CLEVELAND (AP) Aaron Rodgers doesn't plan on changing his sleep schedule Saturday night, even though his Pittsburgh Steelers could wrap up a division title without playing.
Broncos strong season boosts business across Colorado Springs
The Denver Broncos strong season is bringing excitement beyond the field, as bars and shops across Colorado Springs see increased crowds and sales. Local business owners say the team winning has energized fans, boosted merchandise demand, and created a lively atmosphere throughout the city.
Thousands of dollars in hats and sneakers stolen from W. Houston business, then thieves went back for more
Video shows three people inside the store Eight One. In all, they stole between $7,000 and $10,000 worth of merchandise and electronics.
White House pushes to dismantle leading climate and weather research center
Texans-Chargers Preview
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are practically mirror images this season, teams with elite defenses and erratic offenses still trying to stay alive in their respective AFC divisional races.
Hilton Head community swarms to support family that lost home, had business damaged in a matter of hours
For nearly 16 years, Delisheeyo on Hilton Head Island has been serving frozen yogurt to its customers. That was almost taken away when someone ran through their business, and then just hours later, an unexpected electrical fire destroyed the owner’s house.