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AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1: Comparing Apple's Upgraded Tracker

Two AirTag generations enter the ring, only one leaves (but don't worry, both are easily found later).

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
CAA Fast Break

As the league approaches the midway point of the conference slate, CAA men’s basketball insider Dr. John Giannini and host Griffin Della Penna broke down the league and its incredible performances, as well as the CAA's upcoming matchups on CBS Sports Network in the fifth edition of the CAA Fast Break.

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Jan 29 • 4:59 AM EST • Sports • caasports.com
Weak dollar drives gold over $5,500 an ounce for first time, amid geopolitical and debasement fears

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Jan 29 • 2:24 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus

Authorities in Pakistan have ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of infections of the deadly Nipah virus after India confirmed two cases, adding to the number of Asian countries stepping up controls.

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Jan 29 • 1:24 AM EST • Health • reuters.com
China, U.K. vow to build long-term strategic partnership in bid to reset strained ties

U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to build "more sophisticated" ties with China as the two nations look to revive the bilateral relationships.

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Jan 29 • 1:05 AM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Samsung fast paces One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update release work

After a brief pause, One UI 8.5 Beta has returned on track as Samsung speeds up work on the Beta 4 update. The latest development signals that users of the Galaxy S25 series will soon receive a new Beta software update. As spotted by TarunVats, Samsung is now working on a new One UI 8.5 Beta […]

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Jan 29 • 12:44 AM EST • Technology • sammyfans.com
Xi-Starmer meeting: Chinese leader tells PM he hopes both countries can ‘rise above differences’

At Beijing talks, British prime minister Keir Starmer tells Xi he wants a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

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Jan 29 • 12:31 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Palat scores, assists in Islanders' 5-2 win over Rangers

Ondrej Palat scored the opening goal and added an assist in his debut with the New York Islanders, who defeated their cross-town rival New York Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, David Rittich made 14 saves, and the Islanders won their second straight game. Mathew Barzal, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Emil Heineman also scored.

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Jan 28 • 10:44 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Islanders 5, Rangers 2: Total domination in Palat, Soucy’s debut

Palat gets the first star in his debut, and Holmstrom, Barzal, Pageau, and Heineman round out the scoring in a big win.

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Jan 28 • 10:06 PM EST • Sports • lighthousehockey.com
Task force: Cut SF commissions, empower mayor

Legislation due to supes March 1.

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Jan 28 • 9:30 PM EST • Politics • sfexaminer.com
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Super Bowl 2026 odds: Seahawks vs. Patriots predictions and picks

Who's favored to win the Super Bowl? Find the latest odds, picks and predictions for Seahawks vs. Patriots.

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Jan 28 • 8:24 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
America at a Boiling Point: From ICE Protests to an Attack on Rep. Omar

An attack at a town hall in Minneapolis, amid a surge in threats against lawmakers, was the latest sign of the fraying of the nation’s political fabric.

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Jan 28 • 7:47 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Older adults’ driving habits offer window into brain health, cognitive decline

Research Highlights: A study of over 200 adults followed for five years found that greater white matter damage in the brain was linked to decreased driving, fewer trips, repetitive routes and having more driving errors, especially in those who later ...

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Jan 28 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • newsroom.heart.org
Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple’s design team

A new role for de With.

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Jan 28 • 6:59 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
VA reorganization aims to shift health care workforce to hubs with growing veteran population

Congress directed the VA to make similar changes under the first Trump administration, but blocked it from implementing them under the Biden administration.

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Jan 28 • 6:46 PM EST • Health • federalnewsnetwork.com
Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10

Windows 11 hits a big milestone

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Jan 28 • 6:17 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her

President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.

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Jan 28 • 5:33 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Alex Vindman pulls in $1.7M in first 24 hours of Senate campaign

The whistleblower who testified in Donald Trump's first impeachment saw a national profile translate into hard cash.

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Jan 28 • 5:30 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Music notes: Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding and more

The video for Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" — the fifth single from her album 1989 — has become her latest to rack up 1 billion views on YouTube. It's her sixth video to hit that milestone, following “Blank Space,” “Shake It Off,” “You Belong With Me,” “Bad Blood” and “Look What You Made Me Do.”

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Jan 28 • 5:30 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Giannis Reaction, NFL Coaching Carousel, and State of the Agent Business

The guys dive straight into the latest news around Giannis Antetokounmpo, as well as the NFL coaching carousel. Speaking of coaches, today’s edition of Five-Minute Max has to do with yesterday’s Bill Belichick news. Plus, after what transpired at Clemson, Rich wants to talk about the state of the agent business, including why ‘Jerry Maguire’ actually hurt that business!

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Jan 28 • 4:54 PM EST • Business • theringer.com
Mike DeWine says biggest mistake as governor was to sign bill legalizing sports gambling

Gov. Mike DeWine says he considers his signing of legislation legalizing sports gambling his biggest mistake as governor. “Any control that we can get over this, anything we can do, we should be doing,” DeWine said Wednesday.

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Jan 28 • 4:47 PM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
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Blackstone's biggest hedge fund business returned 12% in 2025, sources say

Blackstone's biggest hedge fund platform, Absolute Return Composite (AR), returned nearly 12% last ​year, beating the benchmark HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index's 7.1% gain, two ‌people familiar with the numbers said on Wednesday.

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Jan 28 • 4:45 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Pa. county commissioners call for $40M increase to support mental health services

HARRISBURG — County leaders from across Pennsylvania on Wednesday called on legislators and Gov. Josh Shapiro to provide an additional $40 million in funding for county mental health services in

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Jan 28 • 4:10 PM EST • Health • lancasteronline.com
Meta Says Revenue to Beat Estimates, Supporting AI Spending

Meta Platforms Inc.’s better-than-expected sales outlook helped ease Wall Street concerns about plans for unprecedented spending on artificial intelligence this year.

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Jan 28 • 4:07 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Dispatch Is Censored on Nintendo Switch Due to Platform 'Content Criteria', Developer Says

Dispatch, the superhero workplace comedy made by Telltale veterans at AdHoc Studio, is out now on Nintendo Switch. But a number of excited new and returning players aren't super happy about the release, as it turns out the game has been pretty aggressively censored on the system.

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Jan 28 • 3:05 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Fed holds interest rates steady, pausing rate cuts amid economic uncertainty

Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates unchanged at its January meeting after cutting rates at its three prior meetings amid uncertainty over the labor market and inflation.

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Jan 28 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Sacramento Bee adds political reporting firepower at California Capitol

Ben Paviour will join The Bee next month as California Political Power Reporter, delivering exclusive storytelling on Statehouse politics.

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Jan 28 • 1:53 PM EST • Politics • sacbee.com
The five biggest sports-business storylines heading into Super Bowl LX: MoneyCall

The latest edition of The Athletic's free weekly sports-business newsletter.

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Jan 28 • 1:26 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
The five biggest sports-business storylines heading into Super Bowl LX: MoneyCall

The latest edition of The Athletic's free weekly sports-business newsletter.

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Jan 28 • 1:26 PM EST • Business • nytimes.com
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Jan 28 • 1:20 PM EST • Entertainment • cbsnews.com
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Accelerating Science: A Blueprint for a Renewed National Quantum Initiative

Sustained U.S. leadership in quantum information science is critical to ensuring that breakthroughs in computing, sensing, networking and materials translate into secure technologies and industries, a skilled domestic workforce and long-term strategic advantage. To secure this future, Congress must act and reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative (NQI).

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Jan 28 • 1:17 PM EST • Science • blogs.nvidia.com
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Windows 11 will support resuming Spotify, web browsing, and other apps from Android

Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform...

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Jan 28 • 1:13 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Fact check: Trump says Democrats don’t talk about affordability anymore (they do) because inflation is over (it isn’t)

President Donald Trump tried Tuesday to concoct an alternative reality on the subject of “affordability” – piling lie on top of lie to try to convince Americans that the issue has vanished.

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Jan 28 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Disney Entertainment Television Unveils 2026 Directing & Writing Program Participants

EXCLUSIVE: Disney Entertainment Television has chosen its participants for the 2025-26 Directing and Writing Programs, talent development initiatives which connect emerging writers and directors with opportunities across DET’s scripted and unscripted television slate. “This year’s cohorts reflect the bold, original voices that will help shape the next era of television,” said Tim McNeal, senior vice …

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Jan 28 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Live Nation Entertainment, DF Entertainment, and Dale Play Live Enter Into Long-Term Partnership With Club Atlético River Plate at Mâs Monumental Stadium

Live Nation Entertainment today announced a long-term partnership with Club Atlético River Plate, alongside DF Entertainment, Argentina’s leading international live entertainment company; and Dale Play Live, Argentina’s leading Latin live entertainment company, to further elevate Mâs Monumental Stadium as one of the world’s premier destinations for global touring artists and…

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Jan 28 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • newsroom.livenation.com
Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You

Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.

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Jan 28 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • wired.com
Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware

A fake VS Code extension posing as a Moltbot AI assistant installed ScreenConnect malware, giving attackers persistent remote access to developer syst

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Jan 28 • 12:46 PM EST • Technology • thehackernews.com
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Bucks listening on deals for star

Giannis Antetokounmpo has indicated he's ready to move on from the Bucks, and Milwaukee is reportedly willing to listen to offers. Here's the latest.

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Jan 28 • 12:29 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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How Oprah Winfrey has turned her weight-loss journey into a business

Oprah Winfrey's newest book, "Enough," is about her relationship with weight-loss drugs. Since the '90s, she has been combining her health with business.

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Jan 28 • 12:25 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Dispatch is censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

Although there was initially speculation about Dispatch being censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s now confirmed that this is indeed the case. In the PC and PS5 versions, the game featured a “Visual Censorship” setting. This is gone on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, so you’re always getting the censored experience. All scenes are in tact, but there...

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Jan 28 • 12:14 PM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Footy Fix: Catch Champions League action only on Paramount+

All eyes will be on Napoli where Chelsea chase top 8 and the hosts look to sneak into the top 24

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Jan 28 • 12:02 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Learner Tien shuts down Trump question at Australian Open amid political grilling of American players

American tennis players at the Australian Open continue to face political questions about the Trump administration, with rising star Learner Tien becoming the latest to decline comment.

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Jan 28 • 11:49 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Why being a night owl may be worse for your heart

Bad news, night owls: Staying up late can be bad for your heart. But there's good news, too.

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Jan 28 • 11:16 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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🧪 Science with Sarah: Graham Cracker Plate Tectonics 🌋

Hello parents, teachers and students! Explore our shifting Earth on a mantle of frosting

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Jan 28 • 10:55 AM EST • Science • ksat.com
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retiring as retailer gains more wealthy shoppers amid inflation

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retires after 40 years, leaving behind a transformed retail giant that attracts higher-income shoppers through convenience.

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Jan 28 • 10:20 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Darden Restaurants: Wonderful Business At A Below Average Price

Darden Restaurants (DRI) shows resilient sales amid inflation, trades below its 10-year P/E, and targets 9% sales growth. Read the latest analysis on the stock here.

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Jan 28 • 9:55 AM EST • Business • seekingalpha.com
‘A sacred space of healing’: Church of Jesus Christ transforms health center in Liberia

A health center in Liberia was in ruins until it was transformed into “a sacred space of healing” through a project funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Jan 28 • 9:42 AM EST • Health • deseret.com
2026 NFL mock draft: Senior Bowl week begins as Round 1 picture comes into focus

Here are our latest first-round projections with the draft order nearly set ahead of Super Bowl LX.

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Jan 28 • 9:38 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Looney’s Amphitheater announces 2026 entertainment lineup following venue revival

Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center, nestled in the heart of Bankhead National Forest, is marking its return as a live entertainment destination with a full slate of concerts and […]

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • 256today.com
Trump’s Favorite Wedge Issue Has Finally Met Its Match

Riley Gaines definitely doesn’t want you reading this.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • slate.com
Send Help is an ode to every worker who has had a bad boss

The scariest thing about Sam Raimi’s latest is how relatable it can feel.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Our Darwinian Approach to Health Care Costs

In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman presents his Venn diagram of health care cost problems and shows how, in our fragmented health system, reducing one health cost problem often makes another worse.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • kff.org
California mental health hospitals warn over cuts after state hands down staffing rules

Psychiatric hospitals could close beds under proposed state rules if regulators don’t allow implementation time, facilities warn.

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Jan 28 • 8:30 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
China’s latest war game uses hospital and science ships for espionage

It is self-evident that Beijing is not promoting peace, health or scientific research.

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Jan 28 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
The week in politics (Jan. 28, 2026)

On Wednesday's show: From special election runoffs to the fallout from shootings in Minneapolis, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Jan 28 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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The US in brief: DHS’s first report on Pretti

The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.

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Jan 28 • 7:42 AM EST • Politics • economist.com
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in latest round of layoffs

The reductions follow October's layoffs of 14,000 workers

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Jan 28 • 7:35 AM EST • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
Peter Murray Tapped as CEO of Professional Bowlers Association and Head of Media for Lucky Strike Entertainment (Exclusive)

Murray had been the founding CFO of the MMA promotion Professional Fighters League.

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Jan 28 • 7:30 AM EST • Entertainment • hollywoodreporter.com
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The White House’s shocking lies about Minneapolis

Never forget how this administration misled you.

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Jan 28 • 7:15 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
‘I don’t let bullies win’ Ilhan Omar says after attack, as Trump says he will ‘de-escalate’ in Minneapolis

President had mocked congresswoman hours before she was sprayed with unknown substance during a town hall event

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Jan 28 • 7:07 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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HIV and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

In our latest blog post, we re highlighting the link between HIV and heart health. Explore why people living with HIV face a higher risk of heart disease and...

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Jan 28 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • hiv.gov
Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, Study Finds

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you prefer to stay up late, living it up through the night while everyone else is snoozing away? You might be doing your heart health a disservice, a new study says. Middle-aged and older night owls appear to have ...

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Jan 28 • 6:35 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Why it’s so hard to uncover the truth about a president’s health

Bruises on Trump’s hands and other apparent ailments have invited speculation. But secrecy, politics, and the vagaries of aging make drawing conclusions difficult.

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Jan 28 • 6:21 AM EST • Health • bostonglobe.com
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Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer

The feature is now in Release Preview testing

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Jan 28 • 6:18 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Who will win next year's Super Bowl? 2026 NFL power rankings using Super Bowl 2027 odds

The 2026 Super Bowl is just over one week away, but who are the early favorites to win a title next season? Here are the latest odds.

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Jan 28 • 6:02 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture

Apple's rumored new variable aperture camera system for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according to a new claim from a Chinese leaker. Posting on Weibo today, the account known as "Smart Pikachu" said the feature had entered late-stage engineering samples, while a teleconverter is also "under evaluation" for the device. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026.

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Jan 28 • 6:01 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Health inspections lead to 4 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns last week

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down four Central Florida dining venues for health code violations during the week from Jan. 18-24.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • orlandosentinel.com
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)­—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices­—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash

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Commentary: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse

A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.

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Thousands of Californians move to Idaho every year. Who are they?

They’ve faced, at times, a chilly welcome from Idahoans. What the data tell us about the state’s largest group of newcomers.

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One Supreme Court Case Is Most Responsible for Our Oligarchy. It’s Not the One You Think.

Whether or not money is the root of all evil, the root of our current American oligarchy is a single Supreme Court case.

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6 more Central Florida restaurants close over health violations

Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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People who naturally stay up late may have worse heart health than early risers

Adults who described themselves as night owls, especially women, can minimize risks with healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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Investing in high performance sports

Germany’s athletes have received increasing funding and support since the Olympic Games Munich 1972, support that has translated into greater success at the highest level.

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Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action

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An ousted energy regulator reflects on Georgia’s new power politics

Former utility commissioner Tim Echols talks climate change, the Republican party, and how the state will deal with rising power demand.

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Feinberg Prof. Jessica Schleider’s mental health platform to partner with University of Notre Dame wellness project

Feinberg Prof. Jessica Schleider is bringing her digital mental health platform Project YES to St. Joseph County, home to the University of Notre Dame, through a three-year program aimed at promoting youth mental health and bridging gaps in healthcare service. The St. Joseph County Universal Wellness Project, funded by a grant from the Valinhos Foundation,...

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Listing.my Launches Business Listing for Verified Local Businesses

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Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Announce Strategic Partnership to Fuel AI Adoption and Innovation Among African Businesses

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage and AXON Networks (AXON), a global leader in intelligent network platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage Africa's first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform.

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Datavault AI Announces Agreement with Sports Illustrated in Connection with The Development of a Proprietary, Sports-Focused Digital Asset Exchange Platform

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider…...

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Feds OK New Mexico's $382 million broadband expansion plan for homes, businesses

The funding is slated to serve more than 42,000 unserved and underserved homes and businesses across the state.

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Harley's late goal lifts Stars past Blues, 4-3

Thomas Harley’s goal with just over a minute left short-circuited a late rally by the St. Louis Blues and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win on Tuesday night. Matt Duchene scored a pair of goals for his first multigoal game since Feb. 8. Roope Hintz also scored and Jake Oettinger made 23 saves, as the Stars won for the third time in their last four games and improved to 10-2-1 against St. Louis going back to Nov. 28, 2022.

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The Wolfpack Peels the Orange 88-68

Game Summary: NC State started the game well for the first time lately. By the first official timeout the lead was 13-5 Wolfpack. Despite a decided height advantage, the rebounds were tied at 16 at the half. Stats were generally even; the Pack won the first half with quality shooting 50%/40%/82%. Williams had a great […]

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31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers on strike

Those on strike say wages have not kept pace with inflation, and there is not enough staffing to keep up with patient demand.

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Max Scherzer Predicted To Surprisingly Land With New AL Team

Max Scherzer’s free agency could extend into the season, per reports, as teams weigh his veteran presence against durability concerns. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer pointed to the Kansas City Royals as a compelling surprise option. “According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the latest on Max Scherzer is that he could […]

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UNC basketball projected a Top-5 Seed in USA TODAY Sports bracketology

UNC is playing NCAA Tournament-caliber basketball right now. USA TODAY Sports gives the Tar Heels a Top 5 Regional seed in its latest bracketology.

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Big Ten reveals Michigan football’s 2026 conference slate

The Big Ten released Michigan’s full 2026 schedule, featuring four straight home games, a midseason bye, and a road finale at Ohio State.

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Solar Sun Surfer Expands Commercial Services with Comprehensive Installation Solutions for Business Clients

Santa Rosa, California - January 27, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Solar Sun Surfer has announced the expansion of its

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The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders

Neuropsychopharmacology - The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders

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Broncos' Sean Payton makes stunning revelation on Bo Nix injury

This could be a worry long-term for Bo.

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Microsoft vows to make "behind-the-scenes platform changes" as it begins testing next phase of Windows 11

After a rough few weeks, Microsoft has promised to make behind-the-scenes platform changes to Windows 11 as it begins testing the next wave of features.

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How the midterms are shaping up: From the Politics Desk

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Chinese-made teething toys sold on Amazon recalled over fatal choking risk

Federal regulators announced the recall of Yetonamr pull-string teething toys manufactured in China after 32 reported choking incidents, urging parents to immediately destroy products.

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Tlaib, health advocates sound alarm as EPA works to loosen pollution standard

Opponents of the EPA's actions join virtual press conference Tuesday.

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Trump suggests his shakeup of federal officials in Minnesota may 'de-escalate' things

President Donald Trump spoke of his sending "border czar" Tom Homan to Minnesota during an interview on Fox News’ “Will Cain Show” on Tuesday saying, “we’re going to de-escalate a little bit.”

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Apple's Next Launch is Tomorrow

Apple Creator Studio launches this Wednesday, January 28. The all-in-one subscription provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A subscription to Apple Creator Studio also unlocks "intelligent features" and "premium content" in apps like Pixelmator Pro, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and later Freeform.

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Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal due to technicality, judge finds

The judge also said the Democratic-led legislature failed to follow its own rules in adding the redistricting amendment to a special session, calling that “a blatant abuse of power.”

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After a decade in business, Deep Ellum patio bar to close

The latest closure in Dallas-Fort Worth’s restaurant industry is a patio bar that’s been a go-to for revelers in Deep Ellum for nearly a decade.

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Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.I.V. Denialist, Dies

His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.

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How Trump transformed ICE, in two charts

The money behind Trump’s immigration crackdown, briefly explained.

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