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UK politicians condemn Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland
US president says 10% levies will hit the UK and other Nato countries unless deal reached to buy the Arctic island
RFK Jr’s new diet guidelines pose risks for health and the environment, experts say
US health department’s new food pyramid places red meat and cheese high in saturated fats over plant-based proteins
Magic in the Mundane: The Science of the Snowflake
From a speck of dust in a cloud to the geometric masterpiece in front of you, each snowflake carries its own story and its own unique beauty that is worth recognizing.
This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill gets ready to celebrate Jersey-style | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
A look at some of the biggest challenges facing Mikie Sherrill as she takes office.
Grookey Community Day: Your Go-To PvE Guide
Discover Rillaboom's post-Community Day power in Pokémon GO raids: Frenzy Plant boosts it past non-shadow starters. Top G-Max grass attacker!
Yakuza 3 Remastered will not be available to buy as a standalone game after Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases next month
Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed Yakuza 3 Remastered will no longer be available as a standalone purcha…
The LG C5 and Apple’s M4 Mac Mini are both steeply discounted this weekend
You can also grab a pair of last-gen Beats for $89.99.
The 10 Most Overrated Liquor Brands
Reputation can carry a lot of weight, and in competitive world of spirits, that can mean paying more for a product that isn't truly that impressive.
Why Nike is finally investing in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world
Nike signed No. 1-ranked pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters to its roster of sponsored athletes.
A woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home on their property
When Yeli Heidecker and her husband discovered it would cost at least $63,000 to have a tiny home built for her mom, they decided to do it themselves.
The near death -- and last-minute reprieve -- of a trial for an HIV vaccine
A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.
Astronomers finally find an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet - Futura-Sciences
From Io’s volcanoes to Enceladus’s geysers, our Solar System is a study in contrasts. The exoplanet realm is just as rich—and scientists are hunting for signs of life or, at least, clues to how life ... Read more
In 1994 We Got To See How Long Impact "Craters" Last On Gas Giants, Courtesy Of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The comet was discovered in its final stage before impact. As luck would have it, NASA had a probe on its way to Jupiter, perfectly placed to capture its demise.
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.
Lemley, Giaccio Podium at Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel at Waterville
Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Liz Lemley and Olivia Giaccio went two-three at the Intermountain Health Freestyle Cup presented by Stifel at Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, stepping on the podium in front of friends and family in the last Azerbaijan FIS World Cup before the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine
Thyme extract is packed with health-promoting compounds, but it is difficult to control and easy to waste. Researchers created a new technique that traps tiny amounts of the extract inside microscopic capsules, preventing evaporation and irritation. The method delivers consistent nanodoses and could eventually be used in medicines or food products. It may also work for many other natural extracts.
Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California
Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are revealing what lies beneath the surface where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, one of the most dangerous seismic regions in North America.
‘It’s whiplash’: reversed cuts ‘incredibly disruptive’ for US mental health and substance abuse programs
Grantees outline risks to vulnerable populations over uncertainty of funds creating gaps in care
Marketing exec turned to Uber Eats gig work for income, perspective
Jay Mandel spent decades in the corporate world in marketing roles before turning to Uber Eats last fall. It pays the bills and is humbling, he said.
Rory Stewart: ‘A superpower? Indifference to social media abuse’
The former Tory MP and The Rest Is Politics host on a dinosaur he’d bring back to life, being thin-skinned and hating his bandy legs
Demuth Museum's reinterpretation project earns statewide award
For 25 years, the Demuth Museum has worked to capture and display the life of painter Charles Demuth.
Nasa readies its most powerful rocket for round-the-moon flight
Artemis II mission could launch on 6 February, sending astronauts on a 685,000-mile journey
From 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to A$AP Rocky: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Another visit to the UK’s putrid zombie aftermath, and the polymath rapper returns after eight years with a collb-packed blockbuster
Costs soar to more than $100K for Portland business plagued by repeated HVAC thefts
Montavilla Sewing Center in Southeast Portland is speaking out after the business’s HVAC units have been stripped of parts five times in the last four months.
Why the Church Has Never Feared Science
From Copernicus to contemporary research, Catholics have long understood scientific inquiry as a partner with faith in the search for truth.
Oklahoma Foundry, The Crucible, takes legal action to save business
Oklahoma's The Crucible, LLC, famous for casting iconic bronze statues nationwide, faces possible closure after its insurance denied a claim for a crucial motor generator, forcing the company to file a lawsuit to stay in business.
Michigan businesses emerge from a turbulent year with cautious hope
John Long, COO of the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce, described the outlook for 2026 as one of "economic confusion."
Trump’s push for US control of Greenland is mostly about his ‘ego’: Global politics expert
Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer assesses President Donald Trump’s foreign policy moves on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
Nikita Kucherov with a Powerplay Goal vs. St. Louis Blues
Andrei Svechnikov with a Powerplay Goal vs. Florida Panthers
Dallas mayor reveals why businesses are flooding Texas
Dallas Mayor Eric Jackson predicts big firms will quit working in the Big Apple on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Fourth-generation, family-owned business plans $18 million project near Opportunity Corridor
Reese Consumer Health is plotting a move on Cleveland’s East Side, bringing jobs to vacant land overlooking the Opportunity Corridor. Construction on the $18 million project could start in the spring.
Good Sports: Fresno State water polo picked to win Golden Coast Conference
Fresno State water polo is ranked 7th in the country before their first match, happening Friday.
New York City lost nearly 5,000 businesses last year: report
New York City lost nearly 5,000 businesses early last year as employers closed their doors or left for other low-tax states, according to a new report.
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles within a week
More than 500 people are in a 21-day quarantine and about 200 are "actively infected." The largest current outbreak in the U.S. has spread to at least three other states.
There is an old-school urban political machine that has controlled Minnesota for a while, Deputy HHS Secretary says
Deputy HHS Secretary Jim O'Neill unpacks alleged fraud in Minnesota and reveals what happened when he visited the state on 'The Will Cain Show.'
New MTG Leak Reveals Mid Mythic and Insane TMNT Class Bomb
Two new TMNT MTG cards have just been leaked online thanks to wonky prerelease pack promos from Lorwyn Eclipsed.
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress
A bill introduced last year sought to cool off the arms race in college sports, but the measure has hit a roadblock in Congress
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go : The NPR Politics Podcast
There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at stake and how both parties are navigating the high cost of health care.Then, a look at how the Trump administration is using social media content to sway public opinion & influence governance, and what our panelists can't stop thinking about this week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and political reporters Stephen Fowler & Jude Joffe-Block.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
CONSTRUCTION SOON: Business center initiative aims to help boost Tulsa economy
2 News' Isabel Flores spoke with the community about the Eastside Business Center. Business owners say they're excited about having resources available to them at Plaza Santa Cecilia.
Catching up on the Bengals’ Offseason, NFL Playoffs: OBI podcast
John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza catch up on all of the headlines surrounding the Bengals and the NFL at the moment.
GW reveals a whole plastic Adeptus Custodes army for Horus Heresy that makes the 40k minis look like trash
The new Horus Heresy Adeptus Custodes miniatures are so far ahead of the Warhammer 40,000 models they've completely replaced them.
Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment Adds Bryan Oh As EVP, Announces Expansion With Opening Of New York Office
Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment is expanding its presence on the East Coast, opening a New York office and adding two key executives to its team.
Trump set to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor after ‘political prosecution’
Wanda Vázquez Garced, who accepted plea deal over campaign finance violation, endorsed Trump in 2020
Does Clipse’s 2025 Comeback of the Year Run Set a New Standard for Veteran Hip-Hop Acts?
This Greatest Pop Stars podcast episode looks at the Clipse's Comeback of the Year run for our Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 list.
A Look At Ubisoft Entertainment (ENXTPA:UBI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound
Recent share performance and context Ubisoft Entertainment (ENXTPA:UBI) has recently drawn investor attention after a 1 day return of 1.4%, capping a month gain of 17.7% and a past 3 months decline of 13.3%. Those short term moves sit against a year total return of 41.3% decline and a 5 year total return of 91.9% decline, raising questions about how current pricing lines up with the company’s fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Ubisoft Entertainment. At a share price of €6.89, Ubisoft...
Bills at Broncos: Final scores of their last five meetings
A look back at the last five Bills and Broncos games.
Spaws Grooming named Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce business of the month
Thomas Mecham and his brother are the owners of Spaws Grooming in Rexburg. Spaws Grooming was named the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce business of the month for January. Mecham is grateful for the recognition this will bring the business and credits the hard-working team at Spaws for the acknowledgement.
Health inspectors find 13 violations at Lakeshore restaurant over holidays
A popular Lakeshore bar and restaurant suffered the worst health inspection it ever had last month, but the owner says everything has been “100% corrected.”
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
A left-wing, atheist reality-TV host from Oklahoma is one of the most popular liberal podcasters, channelling outrage with MAGA and with Democrats she views as complacent.
Gold Medal Dreams? Learn Olympic Sports in Greater Boston
Check out these local (and not so local) venues where adults can try Winter Olympics sports such as skating, curling, snowboarding, and more.
Has flu peaked in your state yet? CDC reports declining cases
Even as doctor visits and hospitalizations from the flu decreased, an additional 15 children died last week. Doctors caution that some states may not have peaked yet.
Bills vs Broncos forecast for game conditions in Denver
Conditions should be good when the Bills and Broncos clash in Denver
Funding whiplash for federal public health grants hits Lancaster County
The Lancaster County government was among some 2,000 organizations nationwide that received a surprise message late Tuesday stating that the Trump administration had terminated their federal funding.
Rams vs. Bears weather: Frigid temperatures, heavy winds and snow in forecast
The Rams will have to contend with a cold, windy and potentially snowy day at Soldier Field
Illinois Republican governor hopefuls target JB Pritzker as Rick Heidner apologizes for past Democratic donations
At a forum of Illinois Republicans running for governor, Rick Heidner tries to explain contributions to former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Taiwan business center to open in Virginia under new partnership agreement
Governor Youngkin announces partnership with Taiwan Eastbound Alliance-Landing America.
Opinion | The Viewpoint-Diversity Debate Misunderstands Science
We’re not teaching students truths about nature. We’re giving them tools to explore.
King County to begin enforcing in-person work requirement
King County employees will soon have to work in the office at least three days a week, a policy that's been in effect but not enforced.
Duke concerned star QB Darian Mensah could enter transfer portal at last minute
The Blue Devils' star QB would be highly coveted should he decide to transfer
Concerns mount over AI's influence on mental health
FOX Business' Madison Alworth reports on the the impact of AI use on mental health as well as lawsuits against chatbot makers on 'Varney & Co.'
Why a 5G Network Is Mission Critical for Every Business
Experts from T-Mobile share how fast, dependable networks can power new high-tech solutions, enhance security, and keep growing companies competitive.
Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond
The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.
The popular video game with design inspired by a Buffalo landmark
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Richardson Olmsted Campus represents an architectural and scientific feat in the Buffalo landscape. Designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and landscape arch…
AUDIO: NFIB President Brad Close on How Congress Can Support Small Business
ICYMI: NFIB President Brad Close joined the Small Business Rundown podcast to share how Congress can take action to support small businesses in 2026.
Trump economist Kevin Hassett: 'We're looking at one of the best years we've ever seen'
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to outline President Donald Trump’s sweeping affordability agenda aimed at lowering mortgage rates, cutting credit card interest and boosting economic growth.
The rise of 'micro' apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them
A new era of app creation is here. It's fun, it's fast, and it's fleeting.
Sony, Anker, and other headphones have a serious Google Fast Pair security vulnerability
It’s a good time to make sure your wireless headphones are updated.
Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino role because she wasn’t pretty enough
Jennifer Lawrence may have starred in box office smashes such as “The Hunger Games” and the “X-Men” franchise, but she has missed out on at least one major movie role — and this, she says, is down to her looks.
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast, Hanging Out, as part of new Belta Box platform
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.
LMPD responds to shooting in Central Business District. What we know
According to MetroSafe, the shooting occurred near the intersection of South Brook and East Gray streets around 6:30 a.m. Jan. 16.
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired
A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, increasingly they are no longer allowed to request people’s credit history.
AI boom brings big business to banks
The question is whether that can last.
Family champions business education in Coles College
Driven by the desire to give back, Doug Jones and his wife, Anna, recently established the $100,000 Anna and Doug Jones Master of Business Administration Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing an MBA, especially those coming from non-business undergraduate backgrounds.
The Richmond diner that tracked Youngkin's political career
He publicly visited it at least seven times since launching his campaign in 2021.
Small Minneapolis businesses hit hard by ICE crackdown, while corporations stay silent
Up and down Lake Street in the heavily Latino area of south Minneapolis, numerous mom-and-pop restaurants have hung up signs that say "No ICE," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have been conducting frequent raids in the area. The federal actions have also prompted thousands in the streets to protest after ICE agents killed 37-year-old Renee Good in her vehicle last week.
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry
This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie
Top two executives at City & Guilds placed on leave
Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity Commission
If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should
Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories ‘let down’ the country in government
The new shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he was ‘sorry’ for how the Conservatives ‘handled certain things in those last few years’ in power
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Bon Secours expands East End small-business grant program to Shockoe Bottom
The health system's Supporting East End Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) program, which provides grants to East End-based small businesses, was recently expanded to include the Shockoe Bottom area and also includes the Nine Mile Road and 25th Street corridor in Church Hill and the Fulton area.
Sports quiz of the week: Michael Carrick, Masters and Morocco v Senegal
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cricket, motor racing and futsal?
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the economist Heather Boushey about why a fight with Wall Street might be one the president regrets
FastCast: Thursday's news in < 10 minutes
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Thursday, January 15, 2026; Friday's schedule
THURSDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 6A Section 1 New Castle 77, North Hills 56 North Hills 7 12 15 22 — 56 New Castle 23 18 19 17...
Casting is dead. Long live casting!
Fifteen years after laying the groundwork for casting, Netflix has pulled the plug on the technology, but there’s still life left in second-screen playback control.