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Texas A&M AgriLife modernizes greenhouses to support innovative plant science
Major upgrades to greenhouses at the Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement ushers a new era of plant research at Texas A&M AgriLife.
Amazon's King Of Meat Is Shutting Down, Less Than A Year After Launch
Amazon's big-budgeted cooperative multiplayer gamble did not become gaming royalty.
Snow Shovel Politics - Petrie-Flom Center
Boston is slowly waking from its snowy slumber. Weeks after one of the snowiest storms in the city’s history, drifts still rise several feet along streets and sidewalks as residents pick their way through narrowed passages and over icy curbs.
PENN Entertainment Reaches Cooperation Deal, Adds New Directors
PENN Entertainment ( ($PENN) ) has issued an update. On February 22 and 23, 2026, PENN Entertainment entered into a cooperation agreement with investment firm HG Vo...
Digital health tools do not always build confidence for dementia caregivers
As more care and coordination moves online, nearly half of caregivers report low confidence in their digital health literacy, with implications for their own health and burnout.
With billions on the line, Chicago faces turning point on publicly funded stadiums
Chicago's professional sports teams have shaped its global identity for decades. Now they're at the heart of a rare, generational choice for local officials: Should taxpayers foot the bill?
Rural Health Transformation Program targets structural barriers across Missouri
Missouri will receive more than $216 million under a sweeping federal rural health initiative to modernize care in rural communities.
Merck Evolves Human Health Operating Structure to Support Portfolio Execution
Merck Evolves Human Health Operating Structure to Support Portfolio Execution
Merck Evolves Human Health Operating Structure to Support Portfolio Execution
RAHWAY, N.J., February 23, 2026--Merck Evolves Human Health Operating Structure to Support Portfolio Execution
Virginia health department defies Trump vaccine changes
State officials say the federal shift on childhood vaccines wasn't backed by evidence.
When it comes to health insurance, federal dollars support more than ACA plans
Subsidies. Love ’em or hate them, they dominated the news during the Affordable Care Act’s sign-up season, and their reduction is now hitting many enrollees in the pocketbook.
Edward Rogers and Rogers Communications steer a unified Toronto sports empire
As Rogers Communications moves to fully own MLSE and leverage the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors and Sportsnet for content, growth and possible spin-off, Edward Rogers steers a unified Toronto sports empire.
The Tennessee Legislature gets up in your spiritual business
Rep. Gino Bulso, a Brentwood Republican, is one of several Tennessee lawmakers pushing religion bills in the legislative sesison.
Trump’s law is crushing the next generation of RFK Jr. disciples
Schools that educate medical contrarians like the health secretary are about to face a massive cut in federal funding.
PBM reforms promise relief for NC’s independent pharmacies
Federal and state actions seek transparency and fair reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers, as rural communities lose local drugstores.
Democrats decry meager medical care for detainees in funding fight
Fernando Viera Reyes needed a biopsy for possible prostate cancer when the Trump administration sent him to an immigration detention center in California’s Mojave Desert.
Federal funding freeze stalls growth for Western Pennsylvania small businesses
Despite a push from the Trump administration to unleash American competitiveness, Congress has failed to reauthorize the nation’s largest innovation...
US dollar drops and stock markets face losses after Trump announces 15% global tariff
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
A new era for Dutch politics with Rob Jetten set to be sworn in as prime minister
The Netherlands is getting a new minority government led by Rob Jetten, the country’s youngest-ever prime minister
A new era for Dutch politics with Rob Jetten set to be sworn in as prime minister
The Netherlands is getting a new minority government led by Rob Jetten, the country’s youngest-ever prime minister.
A new era for Dutch politics with Rob Jetten set to be sworn in as prime minister
In health care’s defining moment, AMA helps drive positive change
Building on eight major wins in the federal budget deal, doctors gather for the AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington to reshape medicine.
Call for Jersey politicians to prioritise future generations
Deputy says some current policy decisions are stacking up problems for the future.
Which EU country is best at digital health records?
Most European countries have made progress in access to electronic health records. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement. Low levels of digital health literacy in some countries remain another key challenge.
NFL analyst's 'bold prediction' sees Chargers bolstering guard spot
Sports Illustrated's Connor Orr predicts the Chargers will sign a veteran guard in free agency.
Ways to save liberal democracy — the pick of the latest political books
A welcome shot of serious thought about populism, a bold argument for citizen rule, Gordon Brown revisited — and a work by Cass Sunstein that all politicians should digest
Lakers honor championship coach Riley with statue
The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.As head coach in Los Angeles, Riley won 533 games, his winning percentage of 73.3 leading all Lakers coaches.
Forget Le Pen. French politics has a new archvillain.
The far-right National Rally wants to build a firewall around the hard-left France Unbowed after the killing of Quentin Deranque.
Genome Science Revolutionizes Wheat Stem Rust Battle
Key points Genome sequencing of several wheat stem rust strains shows some outbreaks arose independently, overturning assumptions and changing how
iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.3.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.3.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released within the next two weeks. Last month, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes and support for the second-generation AirTag.
Jay Leno Owns The Katharine Hepburn Bugatti And That's Not Even The Interesting Part
Jay Leno's Bugatti T38A starred in 'Christopher Strong' with Katherine Hepburn and several other films — but its story goes far beyond Hollywood.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
Health Care Groups Form Coalition to Fight Loan Caps
Inside Higher Ed spoke with two key leaders from the American Occupational Therapy Association about how the coalition came to be and what they hope to accomplish as pushback against the new loan limits grows.
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth turns his political focus to GOP bid for Denton County commissioner
Gerard Hudspeth, who's in his last term as mayor of Denton, is working to secure the Republican nomination for Denton County Precinct 4 commissioner. He's facing the incumbent and two
Double-phase metasurface operators for all-optical image processing
Light: Science & Applications - We propose metasurface operators leveraging double-phase encoding and polarization multiplexing enable compact, all-optical analog computing for high-resolution...
Agritourism Growth Drives Insurance Demand As On-Farm Entertainment Operations Grow, So Do Farmers' Risks
By Allen Laman As farmers diversify their operations in the face of volatile markets and unpredictable weather conditions, an agribusiness insurance
Bausch Health Weighs China Aesthetics Push Against ARESTIN Milestone And Debt
Bausch Health Companies (NYSE:BHC) agreed to acquire Shibo's aesthetics distribution business in China, expanding its presence in that market. The company marked the 25th anniversary of its ARESTIN® product, highlighting its long-running role in the portfolio. ARESTIN® has been introduced into additional markets, including Canada and Puerto Rico, alongside adjustments to Bausch Health's capital structure. Bausch Health Companies, listed as NYSE:BHC, operates across eye health,...
Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula
Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.
Windows 10 is vulnerable, but upgrading to Windows 11 Pro is only $13 right now
It's usually $199.
Non-profit helps inspire new generation of scientists
Rise Up: Northeast Ohio is tackling inequity by bringing hands-on science education to Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Study identifies long-term health risks in testicular cancer survivors treated with contemporary chemotherapy
A large, multi-center study published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) provides new insight into the long-term health effects of contemporary chemotherapy regimens ...
US tourists in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta told to 'shelter in place'
Violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico after the government killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Trump tried to troll Greenland's free public health care system with U.S. Navy hospital ships still in dock. 'It’s a no thank you from here'
"That is a deliberate choice — and a fundamental part of our society,” Nielsen said. "That is not how it works in the USA, where it costs money to see a doctor.”
OP-ED: Politics and the Supreme Court
Reaction to the politics of the day from a “Conserva-Liberalist” A OPINION by Chuck Wiser, Scio NY Some of you may recognize me from my weekly writings. This is not […]
The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed
The interview brought the 'Israel first vs America first' debate to heart of the American right.
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
St. John Bosco and Orange Lutheran remain atop The Times' high school baseball rankings one week into the 2026 season.
This Week in Missouri Politics - February 22, 2026
Scott Faughn is joined by Navy Veteran and business owner Taylor Burks.
5 Cool New Features Samsung Recently Added To Your Galaxy Phone
Samsung has recently added several quality-of-life improvements to its Galaxy lineup in the One UI 8.5 beta, such as Direct Voicemail, Private Album, and more.
Stars arrive for the UK’s BAFTA film awards, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Stars are convening Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, a major awards season ceremony ahead of next month's Oscars.
Title IX responsible for so many women's Olympic medals for Team USA
For the third consecutive Winter Games, U.S. women won more gold medals and more medals overall than U.S. men. Success can be traced back to Title IX.
Bhattacharya’s growing power in Trump’s HHS worries health experts
Public health experts and former federal staffers are uneasy over National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya’s rising influence over U.S. health policy as he temporarily takes on…
Top 25 And 1: Duke vaults to No. 1 spot after big win over Michigan
The Blue Devils not only earned the top spot in our daily rankings, but they're also in line for the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament
Tech companies are making their robots cute to try and win over humans
Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more palatable to the humans who interact with them.
Bracketology: Duke surges to No. 1 overall seed, UConn returns to top line
The No. 1 seed picture changed following a big Saturday of college basketball action
Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news
Looking to stay caught up on Flint-area news? Check out these local headlines from the past week.
Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as U.S. aid cuts bite
Federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere—but especially in poorer countries
Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness?
It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows
Hollywood has long overlooked Black women in film. This LSU club is advocating for change
In the world of film, and media in general, it can be hard to be seen — there are so many talented people and stories to be told. One group of people is often
Triceratops had a giant nose that may have cooled its massive head
Triceratops’ massive head may have been doing more than just showing off those famous horns. Using CT scans and 3D reconstructions of fossil skulls, researchers uncovered a surprisingly complex nasal system hidden inside its enormous snout. Instead of being just a supersized nose for smelling, it likely housed intricate networks of nerves and blood vessels—and even special structures that helped regulate heat and moisture.
Prep softball preview: Norco looks for a repeat performance
The Cougars return pitchers Coral Williams and Peyton May as well as plenty of sluggers. Trinity League powers Orange Lutheran and JSerra are among the contenders.
The First Amendment protects the Second
It’s not an attack on the Second Amendment, but the First Amendment. I know this is going to sound crazy but, there was a time when liberals, not conservatives, were the champions of free speech. Today? Now in Colorado it is punishable to “mis-gender” someone. By speaking truthfully, say calling a man, “a man,” when […]
Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting
Several California teenagers have found themselves at the center of an intense national debate around transgender kids participating in school sports. They aren't backing down.
Pols & Politics: Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell ditches X due to ‘hate, disinformation’
AG Andrea Campbell is leaving X, a social media platform that she claims “promotes hate, disinformation, and the exploitation of our kids.” Also, a popular political newsletter serving Massachusett…
A Vikings Offseason Quarterback Strategy
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bolster their quarterback room this offseason with at least one quarterback capable of competing for the starting job. There remain enough doubts about J.J. McCarthy’s durability and readiness to operate Kevin O’Connell’s offense that the Vikings are actively pursuing other options to compete for the starting job and possibly […]
USA vs. Canada live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 men’s hockey gold medal game start time, stream, lineups, Sidney Crosby status
Follow our live coverage as the men's hockey tournament culminates in a rivalry showdown between Team USA and Canada
Politics: Iowa House approves 2% increase in per-pupil public school funding
The Iowa House of Representatives concluded its first “funnel week” by debating funding for public schools Thursday afternoon.
The sound of Snohomish County: Best live music entertainment winners
The sound of Snohomish County: Best live music entertainment winners
LCMC Health’s Heart Valve Program is advancing a new era of cardiac innovation for the region
Open-heart surgery has long been the primary approach for heart valve replacement. Today, however, breakthrough catheter-based technologies offer patients minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. LCMC Health’s Heart Valve Program
Got $10,000? Axsome Therapeutics Could Be a Mental‑Health Moonshot by 2036
The biotech is slowly rising in prominence.
Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say
Experts warn people with diabetes to be careful with certain supplements that can dangerously affect blood sugar levels and interact with medications.
Cavs at Thunder: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Thunder will be down several key pieces for Sunday’s matchup.
Casino Icon Caesars Entertainment Navigates Debt and Digital Transition as Progeny 3 Exits
Caesars is known for packed casino floors and bright Las Vegas lights, but the company is also working to strengthen its balance sheet and improve digital profitability. As debt levels decline and online betting operations mature, investors are watching whether the next phase can unlock more stable growth.
Casino Icon Caesars Entertainment Navigates Debt and Digital Transition as Progeny 3 Exits
Caesars may be known for packed casino floors and bright Las Vegas lights, but the company is also working to strengthen its balance sheet and improve digital profitability. As debt levels decline and online betting operations mature, investors are watching whether the next phase can unlock more stable growth.
Eric Dane’s girlfriend Janell Shirtcliff pays tribute to late actor
Eric Dane’s girlfriend, photographer and director Janell Shirtcliff, paid tribute to the late actor Saturday with several tender glimpses at their relationship, following his death on Thursday from ALS. The
PLNU celebrates 25th anniversary of free healthcare clinic for uninsured patients
The Health Promotion Center operates twice a week at Mid City Church of the Nazarene with PLNU faculty and students offering free healthcare.
Galaxy AI Expands Multi-Agent Ecosystem To Give Users More Choice and Flexibility
Samsung continues to evolve its AI experience by adding a new AI agent across the Galaxy ecosystem to make everyday interactions easier
Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died. He was 75. His family and manager confirmed his death in social media posts Saturday.
Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law
More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.
A taste of Carnevale celebrated in Utica
Carnevale 2026 was hosted by the Italian Heritage Club of the Mohawk Valley and was held in the gymnasium of the St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish on Catherine Street. Several dozen children decorated their own Carnevale masks and celebrated the Italian Carnevale traditions, famous in Venice.
The Liberal party believes Trump-style politics is the way to win back power. But it just won’t work in urban Australia
It appears the Liberals are living in an echo chamber. The young voters they need to find are not
I was a competitive figure skater. Here's what the sport's mental health moment means for the next generation.
I was a competitive figure skater. Alysa Liu’s win was personal. It’s part of a watershed mental health moment for the next generation of skaters.
Blindness may no longer be irreversible. A discovery in South Korea just changed the science. - Futura-Sciences
More than 300 million people worldwide live with retinal diseases that medicine cannot yet reverse. Conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration destroy the photoreceptor cells that make sight possible, and once those cells die, they don’t come back, at least not in mammals. The reason puzzled researchers for decades,...
What Scientists Fear Most Is Happening in the Oceans - Futura-Sciences
To compile the report, 120 experts from around the globe analyzed satellite observations alongside direct measurements taken in the water. Their conclusion is stark. The rate of ocean warming has accelerated sharply since the 1960s and has nearly doubled since 2005. On average, global ocean temperatures are rising by +0.13°C...
One small step for dialing back the partisanship
Much ink, including a good deal of my own, has been spilled on the excesses of super-charged, toxic partisanship in this current era. Except for true believers along with those who profit from this all-consuming poison, there is broad agreement that it needs to be toned way down and dialed far back. The nearly 51% […]
PRESS RELEASE: State Water Contractors release annual science Report
Report shares updates on six studies funded by SWC’s Science Program designed to guide California water management techniques to protect fish and wildlife Press release from the State Water Contractors Today, the State Water Contractors (SWC) released its Annual Science Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The report provides updates on six studies, initially funded by more than $4 million from SWC’s Science Program in 2023, designed to generate actionable science that supports fish and habitat protection while maintaining a sustainable water […]
Chicago White Sox 2026 Spring Training schedule and results
The South Siders begin play on February 20 at the Cubs, finish up March 23 at the A’s, and play 33 games overall
Broaden your horizons at Atlanta Science Festival
Experience the wonders of science at the Atlanta Science Festival in March. Enjoy interactive events, explore different topics, and have fun!
8 Players Who Could Spark the Vikings’ Next Big Trade
With general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah no longer attached to the Minnesota Vikings, the frequency of trades may screech to a […]
At the World’s Largest General Science Meeting, Surviving Trump Is the Topic
“This is really a turning point and we’re in a historical transition at present.”
Business groups seek quick tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – The U.S. businesses that paid billions in tariffs to the federal government want their money back.
Wellspring Launches Treasury Management Platform for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
The solution integrates liquidity management, payments infrastructure, and yield across banking and stablecoin rails within a governed treasury framework.Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellspring today announced the launch of Wellspring Institutional, a Treasury Management platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses. The solution provides finance teams with centralized cash visibility, integrated domestic and cross-border payments, and the ability to generate yield o
Controversy hasn’t stopped Ken Paxton yet. Will a Senate run be different?
He’s survived under a cloud of controversy all 12 years he has served as the state’s attorney general. Ken Paxton is leading the polls in Texas’ Republican primary for US Senate anyway.
This Extreme Radiation-Resistant Organism Evolved a Remarkable Ability
How is this possible?
6 Things You Should Never Add to Your Tea
Tea is a healthy beverage that promotes heart health and longevity, but adding the wrong things to your brew can diminish its health benefits.
Scientists may have found the holy grail of quantum computing
Scientists may have spotted a long-sought triplet superconductor — a material that can transmit both electricity and electron spin with zero resistance. That ability could dramatically stabilize quantum computers while slashing their energy use. Early experiments suggest the alloy NbRe behaves unlike any conventional superconductor. If verified, it could become a cornerstone of next-generation quantum and spintronic technology.
Explainer: How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
What began as a spare presidential report to the U.S. Congress has hardened into a prime-time pressure chamber shaped by an era of fierce polarization, with the State of the Union speech now unfolding as a long night of choreographed tension and open confrontation - a moment for presidents to wrest narrative from turmoil and craft the defining images of their time in power.
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