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Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado later
Trump and his top advisers have previously hinted at their willingness to work with acting president Delcy Rodríguez
I still work at 83; extra money helps; staying as active as possible
Barbara Ford, 83, is a registered nurse and patient advocate for a healthcare company who works to support her ailing husband.
#CAAHoops Fast Break
RICHMOND, Va. – As the league enters week three, CAA men’s basketball insider Dr. John Giannini and host Griffin Della Penna ran through breakout performances, players and teams to watch, as well as the conference's upcoming matchups on CBS Sports Network in the third edition of the CAA Fast Break.
RCS texting between Galaxy phones and iPhones could improve soon
Apple could be working on bringing RCS Universal Profile 3.0 to iPhones with an update, which could improve RCS texting with Galaxy phones.
Temporary health insurance resolution for 6000+ FUSD retirees
Over 6,000 Fresno Unified retirees have gone without in-network healthcare coverage since the start of the year as negotiations stalled between Community Medical Centers and insurance company Aetna.
Leak reveals how Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display feature performs in real life
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to have the Privacy Display feature. A new leak uncovers how the exclusive feature works in real life.
Full-length Replay: Illinois at Northwestern
No. 13 Illinois (13-3) visits Northwestern (8-8) for a Big Ten game. Keaton Wagler leads the Illini.
$60 million Mammoth Fieldhouse to bring year-round entertainment to Osage Beach by 2028
More entertainment developments are in the works for Osage Beach.As we previously reported, by early fall, the amusement park portion of the Oasis at Lakeport d
HP's New USB Gadget Fits An Entire Computer Inside A Keyboard
If you're constantly working away from the office, you might be interested in HP's innovative new Eliteboard, which is a USB keyboard and computer in one.
FanDuel Sports Network makes new offers to MLB teams, hinging on the company being sold
If it isn't sold, Main Street has told partner teams it plans to wind down FanDuel Sports Network operations after the NBA and NHL seasons.
A single click mounted a covert, multistage attack against Copilot
Exploit exfiltrating data from chat histories worked even after users closed chat windows.
Julio Iglesias accused of sexual and physical assault by 2 former employees
Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexual and physical assault by two women who worked as live-in employees at his Caribbean mansions.
Smithsonian hands over documents as its leader works to balance “principal and pragmatism” in facing White House demands
As the Smithsonian faced a deadline to comply with the White House’s request for extensive documents about its museum exhibitions, Lonnie Bunch III, the historian who leads the institution, has been treading a careful line between maintaining independence and complying with the Trump administration’s demands.
FTC asks 20 schools if agents are following law
The Federal Trade Commission is asking 20 universities with Division I sports programs whether agents working with their athletes are following a federal law tied to sports-agent conduct.
Zohran Mamdani’s Head of NYC Media and Entertainment Office on Meeting With SAG-AFTRA, Bringing Projects Back From Europe: ‘We Are Prioritizing the Workers Who Run These Productions’
Zohran Mamdani's newly appointed commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, Rafael Espinal, discusses unions, productions, more.
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox give update on shared commitment to safer gaming
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have provide an update on their shared commitment to safer gaming. At the end of 2020, the three sides announced their collaboration with a focus on online gaming. The three sides have been working behind-the-scenes on improving player safety across platforms since then. An updated list of their shared principles was shared today. These “reflect new innovations...
Opinion | Mary Peltola Puts Alaska in Play for Democrats
Mary Peltola’s entry into the Alaska Senate race is a building block in an electoral strategy Democrats have been working on for months.
The week in politics (Jan. 14, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And a series of upcoming performances explores how creativity works in the human brain.
This 1 Free Activity Boosts Health More Than a Workout, Therapist Says
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a therapist reveals an important healthy habit that too many of us overlook.
Scientists uncover a hidden type of diabetes in newborns
Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes in a single gene that prevent insulin-producing cells from working properly. When these cells fail, blood sugar rises and diabetes develops, often alongside neurological problems. The findings help explain a long-standing medical mystery and deepen understanding of diabetes overall.
‘Not taking birth control is the most feminist thing you can do’: The shifting politics of the pill
Kristan Hawkins is not what you might call a unifying figure. The founder and leader of Students for Life of America, a grassroots anti-abortion network, Hawkins travels to college campuses for Charlie Kirk-style debates about abortion and birth control.
Ex-Meta engineer shares 4 strategies to avoid being an underperformer
Adrien Friggeri worked at Meta for over 10 years. He shared four strategies to avoid being a low performer across the tech industry.
The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU
Microsoft has issued its first Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 11 in 2026, and this round includes some important fixes for battery life and networking.
Want your New Year's resolution to stick? Trick yourself into believing it's fun ... even when it isn't
Most of us abandon New Year's resolutions within four months. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way — and if you want to make your good intentions stick, there are ways to use science to work in your favour.
Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s ‘spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID
Ministers have rolled back central element of digital ID plans, possibly allowing people to use other forms of identification to prove their right to work
The science of workforce design: how to build the talent engine for healthcare
With multiple forces disrupting the world of work, healthcare must also redesign its systems from the ground up and define a new operating model.
Full-length Replay: Big 12 Men's: West Virginia at Houston
Honor Huff and the Mountaineers visit the No. 7 Cougars at Fertitta Center for a Big 12 road test.
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Villanova at Providence
Villanova Wildcats visits the Friars. Bryce Lindsay leads the Cats against Jason Edwards.
Full-length Replay: Oregon at Nebraska
Oregon visits Lincoln to take on unbeaten No. 10 Nebraska. Nate Bittle leads the Ducks.
Social Health and Digital Play: A Conversation, Not a Conclusion
Join us for a public webinar on Social Health and Digital Play: A Conversation, Not a Conclusion where we aim to share insights from WHO’s work on social connection; reflect on the current state of the evidence on how video gameplay may interact with social connection, isolation and loneliness, in the context of broader public health implications, including potential benefits and risks of digital play for physical, mental and social health; and identify questions, gaps, and ideas for future research and policy.
Nikki Glaser’s cut Golden Globes jokes are savage works of art
Nikki Glaser isn’t done taking jabs at the celebrities who were at the 2026 Golden Globes, and the jokes that didn’t make it to air are in a word, spicy.
Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
Focusing on improving sleep, diet and exercise may work together to add more years to life, according to a new study.
There are not enough mental health workers in Texas. What is the state doing about it?
Families and experts tell KSAT, the biggest core issue when it comes to kids mental health is that there are not enough mental health workers. That's especially true in psychiatric hospitals.
New U.S. health aid model boosts self-reliance
U.S. health assistance has saved millions of lives but also fostered dependence. Learn how the U.S. is working with countries to improve aid.
Trump says he'll soon unveil framework to lower health care costs
President Donald Trump said during a speech in Detroit that his administration will unveil a framework for lowering health care costs later this week.
Prof. Dorit Reiss Wins National Award for Distinguished Service in Health Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. She is a leading expert on vaccine law, advising policymakers and providing expert analysis to journalists. Reiss mentors future health law scholars and combats misinformation online through evidence-based public education. Professor Dorit Reiss, a leading voice on vaccine law and policy, has won a national award recognizing her contributions to health law. She received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. Presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in January, the award honors sustained service to public health and the health law academy through advocacy, public education, and mentorship. In presenting the award, Professor Doron Dorfman of Seton Hall Law School, chair-elect of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care, described Reiss as “a committed public health advocate who has used her expertise to influence vaccine policy, research, and practice at both the state and federal levels for nearly two decades.” Reiss leads a widely read vaccine law listserv that provides real-time updates on litigation, regulatory developments, advisory committee proceedings, and public comment opportunities. The resource has become an important tool for lawyers, scholars, journalists, and public health professionals tracking fast-moving developments in vaccine policy. Her service extends to policymaking as well. She has supported vaccine-related legislation in California, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on vaccine mandates and non-medical exemptions, and serves on the Parent Advisory Board of Voices for Vaccines, a parent-led organization focused on reducing vaccine-preventable disease. Dorfman also highlighted Reiss’ active role in robust debates over vaccine safety and related laws and policies. “She directly engages misinformation by responding to anti-vaccination claims on social media with careful, evidence-based rebuttals,” Dorfman said. As federal vaccine policy undergoes significant change, Reiss has become a trusted source for major national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, which regularly seek her expert analysis on new policies and decisions. Dorfman noted that Reiss is widely respected for her mentorship of health law faculty and scholars. “She is consistently generous with her time—approachable, willing to provide feedback, and a mentor to many in the field, including myself,” he said. At UC Law SF, Reiss brings the spirit of public service into the classroom, helping students understand how legal frameworks translate into real-world public health outcomes. She holds the James Edgar Hervey ’50 Chair of Litigation, a position that recognizes faculty excellence in the field of litigation. The Distinguished Service Award highlights her sustained commitment to evidence-based vaccine policy, public education, and mentorship during a pivotal time for public health law.
Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers
President Donald Trump is working to tighten his grip on his party this week as he faces an unusual threat from Congress: an embarrassing rebuke of his military actions overseas.
KHSAA requests judging review for state cheerleading competition
KHSAA officials are working with judges who oversaw a state cheerleading competition after concerns arose about scoring.
Online Event: Latest on Dealmaking in Media & Entertainment
Many of the biggest names in media and advertising, from broadcasters to cable networks to Hollywood studios to broadband providers to advertising holding companies, are grappling with major strategic…
Senators punt release of health package to end of January
A bipartisan group of senators had originally hoped to release a framework this week.
iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon
Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and that news could actually have even bigger implications for the Messages app on the iPhone.
Warhammer Owner Games Workshop Bans Its Creative Staff From Using GenAI
A "few senior managers" are testing the tech but remain unexcited, says CEO
Joe Starkey returns to TribLive as sports columnist
Veteran sports columnist and broadcaster Joe Starkey is joining TribLive, the company announced Tuesday, adding one of the most respected voices in Western Pennsylvania to its sports coverage of Pittsburgh’s professional and college teams. Starkey, who worked at the Trib earlier in his career, is an award-winning sportscaster, radio host
Games Workshop Rejects the Abominable Intelligence
The makers of 'Warhammer' declare heresy on generative AI, banning its use in the company's design process.
Behind-the-scenes at SUN Entertainment
NAU is more than lectures, deadlines and degrees: It is a place for community, connection and success. This is why the students and staff who are part of SUN Entertainment dedicate their time to creating student-centered experiences that bring people together. SUN—which stands for Student Union Network— designs multiple campus events every year, including concerts, comedy shows, movie screenings, tournaments and craft nights. Each event offers students an opportunity to relax, have fun, make connections outside of…
'Suddenly Amish' TLC 'reality show' airs tonight; here's what to know
In a reversal of the 2012 TLC cable television series "Breaking Amish," the network returns with "Suddenly Amish," which follows six "English" individuals as they step into an Amish community
Epic sues health information network over nearly 300,000 illegally accessed records
Epic Systems is suing a health information network over improperly accessing nearly 300,000 patient records.
Google Pixel 10a releasing in ‘mid February’ with ‘Berry’ color, leak claims
Google’s Pixel 10a might be releasing much earlier than anyone expected, with a February release date in the works and...
Apple Introduces New 'Creator Studio' Bundle of Apps for $129 Per Year
Apple today introduced a new Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, and premium features in iWork apps, for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Apple Creator Studio includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on the Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Plus, it unlocks premium AI features and content across the iWork apps Keynote, Pages, and Numbers across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and later in the Freeform app.
Anthropic launches Cowork, a file-managing AI agent that could threaten dozens of startups
The new tool brings Claude Code's capabilities to non-technical users, positioning Anthropic to compete with productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot.
Flu prompts mask mandate at health system with Lancaster County operations
Starting today, masking is mandated for staff working in all Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health facilities who interact with patients.
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
The CTO of Slack says this is how he makes time for deep work
Slack CTO Parker Harris said he limits distractions when he's doing focused work. "We all need to find a way to concentrate," he said.
Slack CTO explains how he makes time for deep work
Slack CTO Parker Harris said he limits distractions when he's doing focused work. "We all need to find a way to concentrate," he said.
The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-container first-paragraph”] Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ … Continue reading “The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being”
Judge rejects fired Rockstar staff's request for interim relief
The employment tribunal found it unlikely that workers were primarily fired for their union activity
Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike wants to do for AI what he did for messaging
Introducing Confer, an end-to-end AI assistant that just works.
Scientists discover how the uterus knows when to push during childbirth
Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together to trigger coordinated contractions. When these sensors are disrupted, contractions weaken and delivery slows. The discovery helps explain stalled labor—and could one day lead to better ways to manage childbirth.
America’s health is improving — but Ohio still lags
A new state-by-state health report card shows that Americans, as a whole, are getting healthier — but Ohio has still some work to do.
Mount St. Mary’s Partners with Monumental Sports Network to Broadcast Live Basketball Games on Leading Regional Media Platform
EMMITSBURG, Md. (January 13, 2026) – Mount St. Mary's will broadcast six men's and women's basketball games on the Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) during the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Home Office says illegal-working raids and arrests at record level
Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office says
The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science : Short Wave
In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That’s the protective shield that blocks large amounts of harmful UV radiation. And without it, the rate of cancer, cataracts and crop failure would skyrocket. Today on the show, we dive into ozone science and examine how scientists successfully sounded the alarm and solved an Antarctic mystery.Check out our episode on an Antarctic plankton mystery. And, listen to our monthly series Nature Quest.Interested in more atmospheric science? Email us your question 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 by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Becky Brown.
Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence
A former US Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
Full-length Replay: Big Ten Men's: Purdue at Wisconsin
From Kohl Center in Madison, WI.
Framework increases Desktop prices by up to $460 due to RAM crisis
Computer brand Framework has hiked the prices on RAM for its Desktop systems and Mainframes in response to rising costs with its suppliers.
Full-length Replay: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd gives his interesting and authentic opinions on the biggest sports stories of the day.
A Quarter Century in Orbit: Science Shaping Life on Earth and Beyond
For more than 25 years, humans have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station, conducting research that is transforming life on
Meta changes review system with 'stronger rewards for top performers'
Meta's new Checkpoint program restructures worker ratings and incentives, rewarding top performers with up to 300% of their base bonuses.
OpenAI acquires health tech company Torch
Large AI companies are showing more interest in monetizing health care workflows.
Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business
The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.
Anthropic launches Claude Cowork, a version of its coding AI for regular people
Anthropic is billing Cowork as "a simpler way for anyone — not just developers — to work with Claude."
Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code
Built into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with further instructions given through the standard chat interface.
Anthropic wants you to use Claude to ‘Cowork’ in latest AI agent push
The new feature debuted today in research preview.
Autistic Barbie joins Mattel diversity and inclusion line
New autistic Barbie includes fidget spinner, noise-canceling headphones and articulated joints, and was designed with Autistic Self Advocacy Network input.
SPORT BEACH Levels Up: Stagwell (STGW) Announces Creation of SPORT BEACH Business Unit to Advance Sports Marketing
NEW YORK, NY AND LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network
Elizabeth Warren says Democrats hoping to win in 2026 need to ‘read the room’
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on her party to “read the room” and begin appealing to a wider swath of the working-class public by keeping a stringent focus on the economy.
‘Working without a net’: Remembering Bill Livingston’s fiery legacy in Cleveland sports
Former Plain Dealer columnist Bill Livingston, who passed away at 77, leaves behind decades of passionate, opinionated coverage that helped define Cleveland’s sports narrative.
American Rheumatology and Galvanic Health Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Independent Rheumatology Practices
American Rheumatology Network (ARN), the leading group purchasing and practice support organization dedicated to empowering independent, community-based rheumatology practices, today announced a new strategic partnership with Galvanic Health, a healthcare analytics and consulting firm that transforms practice data into actionable insights.
2026 Best of Business
WBJ’s Best of Business awards are centered around one concept: referrals. Businesses will attract and retain new customers in all sorts of ways, but most will tell you the best way is to get your existing clients to do it for you. A recommendation from a trusted source goes a long way whenever a company leader is looking for a lawyer, an accountant, a place for lunch, a venue for a large event, or a fun place to take employees as a reward for all their hard work. Now in its 13th year, WBJ’s Best of Business awards are essentially recommendations from trusted sources for the organizations to best help your companies succeed. As we do every year, WBJ compiled this list of winners by asking our readers to vote in the various categories. From Nov. 1-28, more than 2,160 votes were cast. The top votegetters are the winners of this year’s 54 categories. To celebrate these winners and to meet the best of the best, I invite you to attend WBJ’s Best of Business awards event at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. Part celebration and part hyperactive networking event, the Best of Business awards is a unique experience in the local economic scene. Always a good time, the room is full of potential contacts, who can all help your business achieve that next level of excellence. You can register here. – Brad Kane, editor
Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a hidden 'Chat with Copilot' button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework.
DePaul Athletics to Host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Networking Social Feb. 4
DePaul Athletics is set to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with a networking social prior to the DePaul women's basketball matchup against No....
Trump to interview BlackRock's Rieder for Fed chair role, Fox Business reports
U.S. President Donald Trump will interview BlackRock Inc's chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder on Thursday as a candidate to lead the Federal Reserve, Fox Business Network reported on Monday, citing unidentified administration sources.
Northwood University Launches New MBA in Health Leadership & Innovation
New Program Blends Northwood’s Free-Enterprise Emphasis with Specialized Coursework to Help Professionals Lead System-Level Change as Industry Faces
Willgress hopes accident will not hamper title bid
Wayne Willgress fractured his shoulder and right hand in a work accident last year but hopes it will not stop him making an impact at the World Indoor Bowls event in his home county of Norfolk.
A call to action for Sarasota's business leaders in 2026
This is the year to sharpen business strategy, expand your network, develop your team, and innovate with purpose.
Tigers cut ties with FanDuel Sports Network
MLB teams are rethinking local broadcasts after dropping FanDuel SN.
New to state politics or need a refresher? Here’s our Idaho legislative session 101 guidebook.
The workings in the Idaho Capitol may seem confusing or removed from everyday life, but decisions made there have a real impact on Idahoans.
Scaling virtual health: developing a roadmap for success
Heath providers, governments and agencies need to discuss how we can work together to develop and implement a practical roadmap to scale virtual health.
Legacy Business Models Break
“Your margin is my opportunity” was Jeff Bezos’s way of describing Amazon’s hunger for bloated profit pools. In 2026, the real question isn’t whether margins get attacked, but who gets to turn whose margin into whose opportunity as consumers, enterprises and their agents decide how they want interactions to work, what information they are willing to share and where costs ultimately land. From Bezos to agents: who owns the opportunity.
Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’
When the Supreme Court, led by Justice Neil Gorsuch, ruled in 2020 that federal law protected transgender workers from discrimination, the justices appeared to launch a new era of rights for a historically shunned group.
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? Email us your question 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.
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? Email us your question 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.
Misguided overtime law hampers Colorado agriculture
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sets federal standards for employees including minimum wage, child labor and overtime. Agricultural workers have been largely exempted from the overtime requirements because during key portions of the growing season, there is a small window of time that requires more hours and more labor than the majority of […]
As China’s companies expand overseas, entrepreneurs want the passports to match
Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities.
Data science school dean, professor explain the goals of new professional degrees
The new master's degree and doctorate degree additions come after UNC announced it would merge the School of Data Science and Society and the School of Information and Library Science.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
“The ultimate cheater of all time” – Former Bulls center recalls Michael Jordan cheating on Dunkin’ Donuts bets
Jordan’s obsession with winning showed up in places fans never noticed.
Full-length Replay: Illinois at Penn State
Illinois (13-2) visit Penn State (7-8) for a Big Ten clash. Berry Wallace leads the Fighting Illini.