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Brit Hume: Minnesota immigration operations have hit ‘political limits’
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume assesses new polling that suggests Americans believe I.C.E. operations are aggressive on ‘Special Report.’
‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health
A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters
‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health
A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters
Large Businesses Driving Crypto Payments Adoption, PayPal Survey Finds
About 4 in 10 U.S. merchants (40%) now accept crypto at checkout, PayPal and the National Cryptocurrency Association said, citing a Harris Poll survey. 50% ...
Northe Saunders: New poll should guide Florida’s debate on childhood vaccine requirements
Florida voters strongly back vaccine protections that keep children safe.
Tlaib, health advocates sound alarm as EPA works to loosen pollution standard
Opponents of the EPA's actions join virtual press conference Tuesday.
Bill boosting student volunteers at polls rolls on in Senate
Children are the future ... of Florida's democratic process.
POLL: Do you think Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) rights belong in high school sports?
We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8.The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) h
Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it
It's never been easier to bet on sports. And polls show the majority of American men are involved in sports betting. To learn more, we want to hear from you about your betting experiences.
How Climate Superfund Bills Use Science to Make Polluters Pay
This week, communities across the country are asking their state legislators for a common-sense solution—using a practice that's been around for decades—to make polluters pay. In 1980, following decades of high-profile disasters from toxic pollution, Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmenta
Food policy vs. vaccine politics at the polls
Republicans are betting on an electoral boost from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement — especially around his healthy-food agenda.
How much did Kansas basketball rise in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?
Kansas basketball is moving on up in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll update. Check out where the Jayhawks are ranked heading into this week.
AP Top 25: Duke, Nebraska earn boosts in latest college basketball rankings
There was movement in the top 10 of the latest AP Top 25 poll
Tomorrow's Top 25 college basketball rankings prediction: Illinois, Texas Tech rise
Some seismic results from Saturday's college basketball slate will bring big changes to Monday's AP poll
Surfrider Kauaʻi to host Community Science for Clean Coastal Water event
The community water quality event will focus on understanding harmful pollution affecting Kauaʻi’s coastal waters and how community-led efforts are turning data into solutions.
Column | My toxic relationship with my stove — and how to fix yours
Stanford University scientists’ new model estimates exposure to the pollutant nitrogen dioxide based on home size, how often the stove is used and where people live.
Leicester City? Texas Western? A search for Indiana football's best cross-sport comparison
Was Indiana's title the greatest story in sports history? There might never be an objective answer, but we polled our experts for comparable arguments in other sports.
The Cost of Ignoring Fossil Fuel Pollution’s Health Impacts
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Steve Curwood with Dr. Vanessa Kerry at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Ever since the Six Cities study, led by Harvard University’s public health experts, first found in the 1990s that coal power plant smokestacks were […]
Poll: What were your favourite reveals at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026?
We've finally had a look at some of the games coming to Game Pass this year, and for this week's poll, we want to know: what were your favourite reveals at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026?
Are Republicans Growing a Little Uneasy About the ICE Raids?
Polls, careful remarks from JD Vance and chats with voters all point to some wariness.
January 23, 2026
An epidemiology study finds that variations in one gene play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. What can we do about deepfakes? And, Louisiana communities continue collecting data on industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
Early voting suspended Sunday in races to fill Mamdani, Hoylman-Sigal seats
The special elections will be held on Feb. 3.
KMJ Entertainment UK Announces Record Year & Senior Leadership Promotions
UK live entertainment group KMJ Entertainment, a subsidiary of DEAG, has announced key senior leadership changes in 2026, as the business continues to grow
New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan
Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 9%
New poll: Florida voters draw the line on school vaccine mandates
Voters overwhelmingly support keeping school vaccine requirements to protect children statewide.
Many young Trump voters think women 'should follow' men, poll finds
A massive new survey finds Gen Z and millennial Trump voters think 'the man should lead' in relationships and want more 'masculinity' in U.S. culture.
Stagwell’s (NASDAQ:STGW) The Harris Poll Launches QuestRQ, a Next-Generation, Always-On Reputation Intelligence Platform for Modern Business Leaders
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / The Harris Poll, today, announced the launch of Harris
Where Trump stands in the polls one year in: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the key numbers to know from the first year of Trump's second term.
Trump’s deeply unpopular presidency so far
A year after his inauguration, polls show he’s as unpopular as ever and many Americans dislike his major policies.
World enters 'era of global water bankruptcy': UN scientists formally define new post-crisis reality for billions
Amid chronic groundwater depletion, water overallocation, land and soil degradation, deforestation, and pollution, all compounded by global heating, a UN report today declared the dawn of an era of global ...
Global Business Leans on AI and M&A for Growth in Pre-Davos Poll
Global business leaders are relying on new technologies and acquisitions to drive growth against a tense economic backdrop, according to an EY-Parthenon survey.
GOP calls Trump its ‘secret weapon’ — but polls show warning signs heading into midterms
Trump's approval rating average sits at 42% as Republicans face significant midterm challenges, with polling showing erosion among Independents and on key issues.
5 big takeaways from CNN’s poll of Trump’s first year
President Donald Trump is one day away from the one-year mark of his second term. Over the past week, CNN has rolled out a series of poll findings on where Americans stand on his performance so far.
Arizona leads college basketball rankings as rest of USA TODAY Sports poll gets shuffled
Arizona remains No. 1 the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll but the rest of the top 10 got a major shakeup after the weekend.
Political scientist David McLennan on the political environment and the pivotal elections in 2026
Meredith College political scientist and pollster, Prof. David McLennan joins us to discuss some of the top issues making news in the New Year, how Americans are responding, and what that may say about the political environment as we look ahead to some pivotal elections…
Political interference, activism a constant under Polis’ Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Parks & Wildlife can’t catch a break. If polling were used to measure public trust in agencies, it would be a dreary picture. This, however, is the result of political interference with the agency, not as a result of the professionals managing wildlife in the state. Former CPW Director Jeff Davis was a political […]
The curse of children swearing
Only half of parents believe swearing is never okay for children. 1 in 4 parents say their child swears occasionally or frequently. 2 in 3 parents claim children learn swear words from friends or classmates. One-third of parents think their child swears to fit in with other kids.
Scientists trace fertilizer microplastics from fields to beaches
Plastic-coated fertilizers used on farms are emerging as a major but hidden source of ocean microplastics. A new study found that only a tiny fraction reaches beaches through rivers, while direct drainage from fields to the sea sends far more plastic back onto shore. Once there, waves and tides briefly trap the particles on beaches before many vanish again. This helps explain why so much plastic pollution seems to disappear after reaching the ocean.
Voters say Trump has gone too far in immigration efforts in new WSJ poll
A majority of voters say that Trump's efforts to deploy ICE have gone too far in a new WSJ poll.
The Guardian view on microplastics research: questioning results is good for science, but has political consequences
Editorial: Errors in measuring microplastic pollution can be corrected. Public trust in science also needs to be shored up
Mary Katharine Ham details ‘political cost’ of Trump’s immigration policy
The ‘Fox News Sunday’ panel discusses the massive unrest in Minneapolis after a deadly ICE-involved shooting and new polling on President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
These 5 health conditions cause the most deaths
Three out of four deaths worldwide are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and 80% of those deaths are caused by just five conditions. Heart disease is the biggest killer, followed by cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Not only do these conditions cause tens of millions of deaths a year, they also carry a staggering economic cost. The good news is they are largely avoidable. Five major risk factors significantly ramp up your chances of contracting an NCD, from air pollution to a poor diet, and 80% of NCDs could be prevented with the right interventions. A new paper from the World Economic Forum and the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR) sets out recommendations for policy-makers to help boost their NCD prevention efforts.
Concerns about big business grow
Americans still see big government as the biggest threat to the country’s future, but fewer feel that way than a decade ago. A new Gallup poll shows 57% of U.S. adults say big government poses the greatest threat. That number has dropped sharply from nearly 70% between 2013 and 2016. At the same time, concern… MoreConcerns about big business grow
Scarlets cannot be distracted by X-factor Pollock
Scarlets vow to avoid being distracted by 'world-class' England forward Henry Pollock in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture in Northampton.
Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon
Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses. New research suggests microplastics are disrupting marine life that helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, while also releasing greenhouse gases as they break down. By interfering with plankton, microbes, and natural carbon cycles, these pollutants reduce the ocean’s ability to regulate global temperatures.
New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary
Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.
Florida Chamber poll shows support for legalizing pot crashing to 4-year low
While a bare majority favors decriminalization, support falls well shy of the needed 60% to amend Florida's Constitution by referendum.
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address cost of living.
Working to Ensure Commercial Health Insurers Do Their Part to Support Patient Care
Every year tens of millions of Americans dig deep into their pocketbooks to pay for health insurance plans that will cover both preventive and necessary care for individuals and families.
Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted 18 House races toward Democrats in the latest sign of the party’s momentum ahead of the midterms. Citing President Trump’s unpopular polling numbers a…
Is the U.S. Losing Ground in Science?
Concern is growing that the U.S. is losing ground in scientific achievements compared to other countries, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. The vast majority of Americans said it is important for the U.S. to be a leader in scientific achievements, but Republicans and Democrats were ...
Most Americans do not want US to acquire Greenland, polling says
As President Donald Trump ratchets up threats to take Greenland from Denmark, a series of polls say most Americans are not supportive of his efforts.
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend
A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.
In the eyes of Trump’s EPA, human health is now literally worthless
How the agency’s new math favors polluters over people.
75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds
Three-quarters of Americans say they oppose the US attempting to take control of Greenland, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, indicating that President Donald Trump’s push to expand America’s territory faces stiff headwinds with the public.
David Jolly holds narrow edge over Jerry Demings in latest poll of Democratic Governor Primary
A Mason-Dixon poll shows him with an edge, but it falls within the margin of error.
TikTok Blocks Thai Politicians From Paying for Ads Before Poll
Social media platform TikTok said it would block Thai election candidates from paying for advertising or monetizing their content during the election campaign period.
Perceived Threat From Big Business Growing
A reduced majority of Americans view "big government" as most threatening to the future of the U.S., while a near record-high 37% say "big business" is.
Americans not on board with Trump's military interventions, polls say
After Venezuela, Trump is doubling down on threats of military action against Iran and Greenland. New polling found most Americans aren't on board.
EPA to stop calculating deaths avoided and health care savings from air pollution rules
The change means the EPA will focus rules for two pollutants only on the cost to industry, part of a realignment under President Trump toward a business-friendly approach.
Bangkok Wakes to Toxic Air Choking Central Business Districts
Bangkok residents woke up to a hazy, polluted sky, with authorities urging people in the city’s main business and financial hubs to stay indoors.
Auburn basketball left out of the Week 10 AP Poll
Auburn basketball goes another week sitting on the outside of the top-25 AP Poll.
Michigan race for governor starts the year deadlocked, new poll finds
"This is clearly going to be a close race," pollster Richard Czuba said of the campaign to lead Michigan.
Most voters say fatal ICE shooting was unjustified in new poll
The national poll was conducted days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, sparking outrage and mass protests.
What most caused Packers' playoff demise? Here's what readers said
We polled readers to find out what they primarily blamed for the Packers' early exit, and here's what they told us.
EPA says it will stop calculating the economic savings to health in key air pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules
The EPA is changing how it considers the costs and benefits of air pollution rules
The EPA won't consider the economic costs of harms to human health, at least for now. Legal and health experts are concerned that the change could make it easier for the agency to roll back rules.
Trump’s EPA could limit its own ability to use new science to strengthen air pollution rules
President Trump’s EPA is reconsidering whether it had the legal authority to update its rules for ethylene oxide emissions
Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report
Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
Yen Tumbles Following Report Japan PM Plans Snap Poll
The yen dropped to its weakest level against the dollar since July 2024, as losses accelerated following speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election.
EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations
The EPA weakened emissions standards for new power plants and said it would no longer consider the economic impacts of public health in rule making.
More Americans identify as political independents, a new poll shows
New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties
Record number of Americans identify as political independents, rejecting 2 major parties, poll finds
Americans are abandoning party labels in record numbers, as a new Gallup survey shows a dramatic rise in those declaring political independence.
Tomorrow's Top 25 college basketball rankings prediction: Iowa State moves up
Iowa State and UConn stand to benefit from Michigan's first loss of the season in Monday's AP poll
New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents
A new high of 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025.
Judge Bars Trump From Withholding Election Funds to States
The ruling is the latest legal setback to President Trump’s sweeping effort to compel changes to state election standards.
Poll: In Order, Which Games Are You Most Excited For At The Xbox Developer Direct?
Fable? Forza? Beast? How about the surprise?
Promoter Peachtree Entertainment Adds Brain Lowe As Talent Buyer, Names Candice Baker Director of Touring
Independent concert promoter Peachtree Entertainment has added two industry veterans to its team, with Brian Lowe named talent buyer and Candice Baker named
Poll: Are the Texans getting better heading into the postseason?
Are you confident the Texans are headed in the right direction?
A New Year of Working Together to Advance Health in America
Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026.
Florida lawmaker is back with bill promoting water pollution
'This bill doesn’t make any sense.'
Trump’s EPA Could Limit Its Own Ability to Use New Science to Strengthen Air Pollution Rules
In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules more than once when new science shows unacceptable health risks.
Texas clears the way for petrochemical expansion as experts warn of health risks
Public Health Watch chronicles, in 13 scenes, a fossil-fuel infrastructure boom that could worsen air pollution in some areas and exacerbate climate change.
Texas clears the way for petrochemical expansion as experts warn of health risks
Public Health Watch chronicles, in 13 scenes, a fossil-fuel infrastructure boom that could worsen air pollution in some areas and exacerbate climate change.
The moon has been secretly feasting on Earth's atmosphere for billions of years
A new study reveals that tiny fragments of Earth's atmosphere are transported to and absorbed by the moon via gusts of solar wind and our planet's magnetic field, upending a 20-year-old theory based on NASA's Apollo lunar samples.
This ‘wild card’ close to Trump is a threat to JD Vance for 2028 GOP presidential nomination, poll finds
This possible contender is surging in a survey by Trump's pollster while Vance's lead is shrinking.
UW-River Falls rides "Top Gun" offense to D-III title
In today's edition: A memorable Sunday in Pittsburgh, Thunder lose again, AP hoops polls, NFL power rankings, "Top Gun" offense, Teddy Bear Toss, and more.
AP Top 25: UNC, Kansas drop in latest college basketball rankings
Arizona held the No. 1 spot in the poll for the fourth consecutive time
College basketball rankings: Michigan, Arizona remain Top 25 poll leaders
Michigan and Arizona continue to lead the first USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll of the 2026 calendar year.
Health Care Providers Are Dropping a Common Anesthesia Drug That’s Also a Climate Super Pollutant
Limiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use during most procedures.
Business owners set to unlock wealth rather than retire, Raymond James poll shows
Most plan to exit financial stakes in next decade but many aim for new ventures beyond retirement.
This asteroid is spilling secrets about the origin of life on Earth
Grab-and-go missions to asteroids have provided some of the most scientifically valuable samples since the Apollo missions—and they’re shaking up the search for life beyond Earth.
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years
Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field. Rather than blocking particles, the magnetic field can funnel them along invisible lines that sometimes stretch all the way to the moon. This explains mysterious gases found in Apollo samples and suggests lunar soil may hold a long-term archive of Earth’s history. It could also become a valuable resource for future lunar explorers.
Bringing marine microbiome research into the classroom is an essential step toward a climate literate society
npj Climate Action - Recognizing the ecological roles of microorganisms as drivers of marine biogeochemical cycles and how they are influenced by seawater pollution, warming, and acidification is...
Tomorrow's Top 25 college basketball rankings prediction: Arkansas moves up
The AP poll will refresh Monday for the first time in two weeks, with lots of anticipated changes near the top
NFL contract incentives to know for Week 18 betting
Here are 30+ contract incentives in play over the next few weeks along with a few player prop picks
About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation
Americans feel more politically connected by generation than they do by race or gender, CNN polling data finds.
Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs
According to a George Mason University flash poll of about 500 people across the country, about 50% reported using AI for support with mental health issues.
Poll finds Trump, 3 potential presidential candidates, viewed unfavorably by Americans
As 2025 draws to a close, Americans are viewing Trump and these three potential candidates in an unfavorable light.
Then & Now politics: USAID cuts at Virginia Tech, transportation museum study, Appomattox polling places, food bank funding
Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on secon…