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Southcoast unveils 2025 President’s Award for Excellence honorees
Portraits of the 2025 Southcoast Health President’s Award for Excellence honorees were unveiled Jan. 2.
I’m not sure a bakery needs a branded condom – can any business resist selling merch now?
From Trader Joe’s totes to Greggs jewellery, swag mania reveals how small businesses can promote their ‘brands’ – and how we use stuff to signal our tribe, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt
At Zohran Mamdani’s block party, I observed a simple truth: people want more politics, not less
Years of scandal and disappointment have left a void in our politics. But New York’s new mayor offers an alternative to more apathy: hope, says author Samuel Earle
Rockets Cruise Past Nest in Wire-to-Wire Beatdown
Rockets dominated from the tip, leading wire-to-wire. Şengün's return sparked a relentless offensive surge, leaving Nets outmatched.
From Song Sung Blue to Theatre Picasso: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Let a musical based on a documentary about a Neil Diamond tribute band warm your cockles – or take a new look at the work of the Spanish master
Commanders vs. Eagles bold predictions for Week 18 clash
With the 2025 regular season rapidly coming to an end, the Commanders and Eagles have one final chance to mix it up in an NFC East showdown.
Health departments report high flu activity in the DMV
Across the DMV, more people are going to the hospital each week with flu-like symptoms, and doctors say it’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest. Health departments are working hard to slow the spread of the flu. “We’re seeing flu-related emergency department visits really tripling over the last couple of weeks,” said Dr. David Rose of the Alexandria Health Department. There’s…
Prep basketball roundup: Santa Margarita prepares for showdown against St. John Bosco
Santa Margarita looks sharp in a win over defending state champion Eastvale Roosevelt ahead of Trinity League battle with St. John Bosco on Jan. 9.
Coast Guard suspends search for people who abandoned ship after US strikes on alleged drug boats
The US Coast Guard announced Friday night it has suspended its search for people in the water after US strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean earlier this week.
The ‘Gutfeld!’ panel reacts to President Trump’s recent interview defending his health record
Fox News contributor Tom Shillue and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel debate the merits of President Donald Trump’s health tips.
‘Practice Launch 90′ program aims to help open more health practices faster
Are you frustrated with how long it can take to get a doctor’s appointment? One Vermont-based company is pitching a quick fix to this region’s long-lasting problem.
Health Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum
In 2025, the U.S. had the most infections of the vaccine-preventable disease since 1992.
Dallas County sues feds over public health funding cut
Dallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.
Hakeem Jeffries demands investigation into Trump’s health
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., calling for an investigation into President Donald Trump’s health on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
Small Business Administration bans thousands of Minnesota borrowers over suspected pandemic-era fraud
The agency’s leader said a review over the past week flagged $400 million in loans to Minnesotans with “suspected fraudulent activity.”
Trump admin has moved audaciously to make America ‘business friendly,’ says economist
Panelists EJ Antoni and Michael Faulkender discuss President Donald Trump’s tariffs, minimum wage and more on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit
Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not improve insulin sensitivity or cardiovascular markers. What did change was the body’s internal clock, which shifted based on meal timing and altered sleep patterns. The results suggest calorie reduction, not the eating window itself, may be the real driver of health benefits.
Two unstable atoms are rewriting neutron star explosions
Scientists have precisely measured two unstable atomic nuclei that play a crucial role in explosive X-ray bursts on neutron stars. The results reveal faster nuclear reactions than previously thought, reshaping how we understand element formation in extreme cosmic environments.
Steubenville High School science program gains research grant
STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of microplastics in fish found in local tributaries. Teacher Jessie Clark received the Environmental Stewardship Research Grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and will begin the project with her class this month. Clark said the […]
How the politics of Mamdani’s parents, both longtime BDS supporters, shaped NYC’s new mayor
Mahmood Mamdani boasted of being first faculty member to address 2024 encampment at Columbia; mayor's wife has also made pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel advocacy a focal point of her art
January 2, 2026
A look back at the biggest science stories of 2025, and a few you may have missed. Plus, over the past year, most of your body has replaced itself cell by cell. What can we learn from other animals’ dramatic feats of regeneration? And, ultramarathoners can run with what seems like superhuman stamina. But are their bodies much different than the rest of ours?
Best Of: The Science And Stories Of Time Travel : 1A
Have you ever fantasized about going back in time to relive a moment — or change it?Maybe you’re more interested in traveling to the future where cars fly and the code to immortality has been cracked.If the idea of time travel resonates with you, you’re far from alone — particularly during a year of political upheaval.Scientists moved one step closer to understanding time travel, at least hypothetically, this year. Two physicists at the University of Queensland in Australia created a model for studying the phenomenonWe’re not there yet. But when it comes to books, movies and TV shows, that’s a different story. We’ve been thinking about hurtling through history for a very, very long time.Why do we return time and time again to stories about time travel? Will it ever become a reality?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Some businesses in Henrico incorrectly charging plastic bag tax after Richmond adopts ordinance
Multiple chain stores in Henrico County are incorrectly charging customers a 5-cent plastic bag tax, despite the county having no such ordinance in place.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected COVID relief loan fraud
Federal officials say nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers are suspended from Small Business Administration programs over suspected COVID relief loan fraud tied to PPP and EIDL loans.
Residents push back on UAF’s plan to sell Bristol Bay’s Applied Science building
UAF presented to the community its intention to sell the secondary campus building at a town hall meeting last month.
Football gossip: Rodrygo, Baleba, Castellanos, Maamma, Rodriguez, Willock
Rodrygo is wanted by a trio of Premier League clubs as he looks to leave Real Madrid, Manchester United have reignited interest in Carlos Baleba, while West Ham are chasing Taty Castellanos.
Health care data incident affects 600K patients, Illinois agency says
Information such as addresses and case numbers were publicly viewable for around 32,000 customers with the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services and another 670,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program recipients, the agency said.
Elon Musk poised to return to political spotlight
Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley and former Biden White House official Meghan Hays discuss Elon Musk's suggestion that he will resume funding GOP politicians ahead of the midterms on ‘America Reports.’
KEYC’s top sports stories of 2025
Here's a look at some of the best moments from this past year.
Health policy expert analyzes what he calls 'disgusting' Minnesota fraud
Brian Blase, a former White House National Economic Council staffer and president of the Paragon Health Institute, talks to Fox News Digital about Minnesota fraud, and Obamacare's structural failures and cost overruns.
Spruce Root's upcoming workshop guides business owners to lead through uncertainty
Michael Mausbach joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss how the 3-day workshop can support Southeast Alaska entrepreneurs.
Trump’s super PAC builds a nearly $300 million cash stockpile – fueling unrivaled fundraising pace
A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump raised more than $102 million during the last half of 2025 and has built more than $294 million in cash reserves that it can deploy to help shape this year’s midterm elections, newly filed records show.
Fresh bone analysis makes case for earliest ‘ancestor of humankind’, but doubts remain
Scientists argue ape-like Sahelanthropus tchadensis that lived in Africa 7m years ago is best contender but more fossils are needed
Golden Globes 2026 full nominations list: 'One Battle After Another' and 'The White Lotus' lead in film and television categories
Hollywood's most eclectic awards show will recognize the year's best in film, television and even podcasts on Jan. 11.
Trump shops for marble for new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump spent his Friday morning perusing samples of stone in Florida for the new White House ballroom, as he pushes ahead on a controversial effort to replace the East Wing.
LSU Roster Tracker
An up-to-date tracker following LSU’s roster as the transfer portal opens—monitoring players staying, portal exits, and new additions as the Tigers take shape.
Growing number of California sheriffs no longer respond to mental health calls
A shift away from police-led responses spreads, but gaps in crisis teams leave some communities exposed
New PS5 and PS4 jailbreak exploits trigger a 1,000% surge in prices for an obscure remaster of the 24-year-old Star Wars Racer Revenge, with copies reaching $300
Now this is jailbreaking
De'Anthony Melton shares thoughtful response to Warriors trading him after ACL injury last season
De'Anthony Melton told NBC Sports Bay Area why he had no hard feelings toward the Golden State Warriors trading him to the Brooklyn Nets last season.
Blue Jackets, FanDuel Sports Network announce six games to be simulcast on CW Columbus, Gray Media stations
FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts to be simulcast on multiple stations in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia
Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice
Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation finds
How to be a ‘super ager’
For her 80th birthday, she went to trapeze school. For her 90th, she threw a house party. E.J. Truax says the secret to thriving into old age is simple: Be active. And it turns out, research backs her up.
Health subsidies expire, triggering steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight
Mamdani’s win is a ‘demonstration of data science,’ Kevin O’Leary says
O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s leadership as well as whether California’s proposed billionaire tax will pass on 'Varney & Co.'
Ellen Walston’s season of safety
As one of four Injury Prevention Coordinators with the Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program (ECIPP), Walston works with and supports local organizations.
Trump claims he’s in ‘perfect health’ after interview on aspirin regimen, compression socks
Trump boasted Friday that he "aced" his cognitive exam for the "third straight time."
Trump, 79, Starts Bizarre Bald Eagle Crusade in Bid to Move on From Health Scrutiny
After his “PERFECT HEALTH” defense, Trump invokes the specter of the national bird suffering a gruesome death.
Bloomberg Masters in Business: Stephanie Drescher
Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.
M5 Vision Pro launch likely made minimal sales impact: report
Apple launched a brand new M5 Vision Pro update last fall, but according to a new report, it may have had little impact on struggling sales.
Pebble reboots its thinnest smartwatch with the Pebble Round 2
Pebble launches a $199 smartwatch with rounded screen that can last up to 2 weeks on one charge.
Finland Unveils Olympic Hockey Roster
Finland has announced its roster for the upcoming Olympic hockey tournament in Milan. The squad features 24 NHL players along with one player from Switzerland’s top league. The squad is led by top NHL talent including Sebastian Aho, Mikko Rantanen, and Juuse Saros.
‘We were missing in the conversation’: how Zack Polanski hit on plan to beat Reform at their own game
This time last year Polanski was barely known outside the party. Now he’s hoping for success at May’s local elections - by taking a page from Nigel Farage’s playbook
Everybody's Business: Will 2026 be the Year of the "Hairy 12"?
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While Microsoft is obsessed with AI, Valve is stealing PC gaming away
Valve has spent the last decade tunneling into Microsoft's vault. Now, the heist is on.
Business Is Booming in the Village of Berwyn
It's new year, new businesses in Berwyn, which now boasts a Trader Joe’s, pet grooming spot, workout studio and coffee shop.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Survey data shows 98% of expansion barriers stem from tangible business factors like land availability rather than imports or market manipulation.
‘It’s our turn’: gun-safety advocates are riding a ‘seismic’ wave to US legislatures
A once-toxic topic is helping survivors and relatives of victims get elected to enact the laws they helped draft
Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery
The guitar maker’s first wireless headphones let you mix and match components for a custom look.
Friday letters: Leadership and health care concerns
What kind of leader do we want for America? One passes a major infrastructure bill that benefits the states that voted against him slightly more than states that voted for him, but overall helps the...
Trump, 79, Launches Desperate Defense After Bombshell Revelations About His Health
The president revealed he underwent a CT scan and takes more aspirin than medically advised.
Ômo by Jônt is helping make Central Florida a foodie travel destination
The Orlando area is drawing tourists who don't just want coasters and Mickey Mouse. They want good food too.
Woodburn High winter sports roundup: Fresh faces, multiple takedowns
As the winter sports season heats up, Woodburn High School’s winter sports are seeing both early success and challenges. Whether it’s the girls wrestling squad dominating tournaments or the boys […]
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles didn’t get Imai
The Japanese righty signed with the Astros, taking another SP candidate off the board for the Birds.
The perfect way to look after your health if you work shifts
There are many knock-on effects of working nights or early mornings, and often employers could do more to protect staff. But there are small, simple changes that can make all the difference
This mental health care startup launched from a backyard
This Roux Institute-backed startup connects parents as a way to offer guidance navigating the mental healthcare system.
The biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.
Cicadas, astronauts, measles and jazzy reptiles led 2025 science stories
Woo! Science looks back on a year of science reptiles, including the return of astronauts way too long in space, a ruckus of cicadas, and artistic lizard.
Cicadas, astronauts, measles and jazzy reptiles led 2025 science stories
Woo! Science looks back on a year of science reptiles, including the return of astronauts way too long in space, a ruckus of cicadas, and artistic lizard.
Small business owner shares how Trump's tariffs affected sales
President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs on Chinese imports affected many U.S. businesses last year. We check in with one small business owner to ask what the year and holiday season were like.
Boubacar Kamara: Aston Villa's bargain midfielder is unassuming star
Boubacar Kamara is Aston Villa's unassuming star and has quietly evolved into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
UK house prices ‘drop unexpectedly in December’; Lidl’s Christmas sales surpass £1bn
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Durant leads Rockets past Nets for fourth straight victory
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Alperen Sengun had 20 points, six rebounds and six assists after a two-game absence for the Rockets, who started fast in both halves to win in Brooklyn for the first time in seven years.
Back to business: what to wear to kickstart the new year
Ease yourself into a routine again with relaxed silhouettes, cosy fabrics and slipper-adjacent footwear
‘I wasn’t allowed to study, but I will make sure no girl in this village hears those same words’
Health worker Naushaba Roonjho’s desire to educate has brought about the biggest local change in decades – and elders are now backing her political ambitions
Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting dozens of staff who are at the forefront of disaster response and recovery at the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and sources familiar with the plan.
Queens takes down Eastern Kentucky 91-89
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jordan Watford scored 17 points off the bench as Queens beat Eastern Kentucky 91-89 on Thursday.
'Foul smelling smoke' from a Lancaster county business continues to frustrate residents
Pennsylvania Sen. James Malone, who represents part of Lancaster County, visited the site and said A&M Composting is working with the Department of Environmental Protection.
How rumors turn into lasting stigma for Korean celebrities
In Korea’s entertainment industry, controversy rarely stops at the person directly involved. Increasingly, speculation and online suspicion are spr...
Notre Dame bids to replicate defensive effort at Cal
Notre Dame seeks to complete a sweep of the Atlantic Coast Conference's West Coast schools when the Fighting Irish visit Cal on Friday night in Berkeley, Calif.
Weeks' 24 lead Southern Miss past Louisiana-Monroe 87-73
MONROE, La. (AP) Tylik Weeks had 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help Southern Miss defeat Louisiana-Monroe 87-73 on Thursday.
Higher health insurance premiums leave 1M Georgians with hard choices
“My rate went up 620%, more than seven times what I paid in 2025.”
Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump robustly defended his health after the first year of his second term in office raised growing questions. Key US politics stories from 1 January 2026
New: Noise ordinance takes effect for Raleigh commercial businesses
An updated version of the city's noise ordinance took effect on Thursday, impacting people in the Glenwood South community. WRAL News looks at how this differs from the noise rules the city has tried in the past.
Tipster reveals 10 spectacular upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be much improved over last year's model.
The audacious plan to make rocket fuel on the moon
Using lunar ice to make rocket fuel could help future lunar settlements sustain themselves and provide a launch pad for astronauts to reach Mars.
PSU coaching change among top sports stories
There is no doubt that life can be extremely unpredictable and never holds any guarantees. The Penn State football program provided a glaring example of that over the last 12 months. Penn State went from reaching the semifinal round of the College Football Playoffs at the beginning of the 2025 calendar year, to starting the […]
Younger's 24 lead UNC Greensboro past Chattanooga 77-72
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) KJ Younger had 24 points nine rebounds as UNC Greensboro beat Chattanooga 77-72 on Thursday.
Calls to San Antonio mental health hotline triple following Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide
Calls to a local NAMI mental health helpline have spiked over the last few days, following 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide.
Sunderland Grit Denies Man City as Guardiola’s Side Drop Points
Sunderland frustrate Man City in stalemate on WearsideManchester City’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title slowed on the north east coast, as Sunderland delivered a disciplined and defia...