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Something hidden deep underground supercharged this Chile earthquake
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong. Unlike Chile’s infamous shallow “megathrust” quakes, this one ruptured deep inside the Earth, where shaking is usually weaker at the surface. Researchers discovered that the quake broke long-held assumptions by tearing through hotter rock layers than expected, fueled by a rare chain reaction that accelerated the rupture.
This tiny plant is helping solve crimes
Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very specific micro-environments, tiny fragments can reveal exactly where a person has been. Researchers reviewing 150 years of cases found moss has helped solve crimes across multiple countries, including one case where it led investigators directly to a buried child. The study urges law enforcement to pay closer attention to these silent witnesses.
Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths?
Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age. At major Clovis-era sites, researchers found shocked quartz—evidence of intense heat and pressure consistent with a comet airburst rather than volcanism or human activity. The event could have sparked massive fires, blocked sunlight, and triggered a rapid return to ice-age conditions. These harsh changes may explain the sudden loss of megafauna and the disappearance of the Clovis culture.
Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout
Being active boosts your daily calorie burn more than previously thought. Researchers found that increased physical activity raises total energy use without triggering the body to conserve energy elsewhere. Basic functions keep running at full speed, even as movement increases. The result: exercise truly adds to your energy output rather than being metabolically “offset.”
NASA’s Webb telescope just discovered one of the weirdest planets ever
A newly discovered exoplanet is rewriting the rules of what planets can be. Orbiting a city-sized neutron star, this Jupiter-mass world has a bizarre carbon-rich atmosphere filled with soot clouds and possibly diamonds at its core. Its extreme gravity stretches it into a lemon shape, and it completes a full orbit in under eight hours. Scientists are stunned — no known theory explains how such a planet could exist.
Montana Set to Receive $233 Million Through Federal Rural Healthcare Program
A federal healthcare program from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing states with $50 billion spread out over the next five years to improve access and quality in rural healthcare. Passed inside of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will distribute 50% of its funds […]
Ann Arbor residents bid farewell to these 15 businesses in 2025
Here is a list of some shops and restaurants that closed in and around Ann Arbor this year.
Sussex Academy holds science honor society induction
Sussex Academy inducted 12 new members of the Science National Honor Society in a student-led school ceremony Dec. 3. The chapter, which was founded in 2023, is open to juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores who have demonstrated academic...
Why wasn’t 49ers-Seahawks NFC showdown moved by the NFL to Sunday night?
Saturday night’s alright for football, but the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are Week 18’s showcase game and deserved better placement from the NFL.
3 keystone habits that can transform your health this year
Keystone habits are foundational behaviors that can influence other areas of your well-being. When you establish one, it sets off a cascade of positive changes.
Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales
Sky Sports: Man United facing major battle to sign £52m forward
Man United Interested in Move to Sign Bundesliga ForwardSky Sports deserve credit for surfacing the key detail here, Manchester United are “one of the clubs monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande...
11 executives and researchers who left Google in 2025
Two DeepMind cofounders are now on the opposite sides of an intensifying AI talent war, as Microsoft lures away Google employees in 2025.
For this prominent Colorado Democrat, it’s family first — even amid big political disagreements
House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, is surrounded by conservatives at home
Here are 10 under-the-radar Florida political stories to watch in 2026
A few things to keep tabs on between Session food fights and election season brawls.
PlayStation Plus Users Roast Free January Line-Up As Repeat Game Upsets Subscribers
PlayStation Plus Essential users are roasting January’s new batch of free monthly games, with one of the options having previously appeared on the service.
Why are health coverage costs increasing under the Affordable Care Act in North Carolina?
Rate hikes paired with the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits will increase out-of-pocket costs for NC residents.
The year the Capitol Christmas tree was delivered by a senator
The voice on the phone was familiar, but the request was not. It was the latter part of September 2000. The person on the other end of the line was U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Over the years I had a number of calls with Ben as he served in different elected roles, so I was […]
Completing 31 marathons in 31 days 'is humbling'
Albert Johnson ran a marathon every day in December to raise funds for a charity in memory of a friend.
Manchester City XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City travel to Tyne and Wear this evening looking to start 2026 as they finished 2025: in clinical, winning form. Currently, Pep Guardiola’s side trail Arsenal at the summit of the Premie...
Sprinkles Cupcakes is closing immediately, says the founder
Sprinkles was one of the last holdouts of the 2000s cupcake boom. The husband-and-wife cofounders sold the company to private equity in 2012.
Revisited: the real science of weight loss
In this episode from October, the leading nutritional scientist Kevin Hall tells Ian Sample what he wants us all to understand about diet, exercise and weight loss, and what led to his departure from the National Institutes of Health
St. John's defeats Georgetown 95-83
WASHINGTON (AP) Zuby Ejiofor had 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and led five St. John’s players scoring in double figures to help the Red Storm beat Georgetown 95-83 on Wednesday night.
Khaleda Zia’s death marks key test for Bangladesh’s BNP ahead of elections
It's the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman?
Camila Mendoza Olmos' death ruled a suicide, underscoring importance of mental health resources
Our most memorable business stories of 2025
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ IDAHO FALLS Looking back at some of our favorite business stories this year Jon Cooney, center, with daughter, Ashli, right, and son, Tristan, opened […]
Tragic teen death highlights need for mental health support during holiday stress
Officials have confirmed the body found in a Northwest side field is that of 19-year-old Camila Olmos.She disappeared on Christmas Eve. Her body was found at Bu
Villanova defeats DePaul 71-66
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Tyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay scored 19 points apiece in Villanova's 71-66 win against DePaul on Wednesday.
Pickup Lines: Elmer Zubiate working on comeback after business move led him to walk away from his company
The latest episode of Pickup Lines features Zooby CEO and Founder Elmer Zubiate.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Limps to locker room
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Limps to locker room
Health advances marked 2025, even as wars and funding cuts strained systems
From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain.
Stephen F. Austin defeats Northwestern State 74-64
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) Keon Thompson scored 21 points as Stephen F. Austin beat Northwestern State 74-64 on Wednesday.
Sprinkles Cupcakes permanently closing all stores after 20 years in operation, founder says
Sprinkles Cupcakes, famous for its cupcake ATMs, is permanently closing all locations after 20 years in business, shocking customers and employees nationwide.
CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
The CIA has assessed Ukraine was not targeting a residence used by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack in the north of his country, according to US officials, undercutting an assertion the Russian president had made to Trump in a Monday phone call.
Wichita State defeats UAB 75-70
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Kenyon Giles had 26 points in Wichita State's 75-70 win against UAB on Wednesday.
Avila's 20 lead Saint Louis past Saint Joseph's 102-79
ST. LOUIS (AP) Robbie Avila's 20 points helped Saint Louis defeat Saint Joseph's 102-79 in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener on Wednesday.
Matt Szafranski of Western Mass. Politics & Insight on some of the Pioneer Valley's top political stories of 2025
All politics is local, and the Pioneer Valley is no exception. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Western Mass Politics and Insight editor-in-chief Matt Szafranski about some of this year’s top political stories. They include what could be a generational divide taking shape in Springfield and beyond, and political upheaval in Northampton, where a group devoted to securing public school funding took on the city government at the ballot box...
Cox scores 29, Colgate knocks off Lafayette 85-77
EASTON, Pa. (AP) Jalen Cox scored 29 points, Sam Wright scored 20 points and added nine rebounds, and Colgate beat Lafayette 85-77 on Wednesday.
Under Fire for Trump Rulings, Chief Justice Says Courts Still Check Political Power
John Roberts in year-end report expounds on judicial independence as the court faces criticism for being deferential to Trump.
The Houston Rockets Close 2025 With Five Hard Lessons
Houston's 2025 season reveals critical truths: urgency must be earned, defense is foundational, and structure fuels sustainable success.
Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with midnight oath underground
He'll take his initial oath at the former City Hall subway station.
Eagles rest candidates for Sunday vs Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to rest a bunch of key players on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Commanders.
Olsen's 26 help South Alabama beat Louisiana-Lafayette 63-58
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Adam Olsen had 26 points in South Alabama's 63-58 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday.
Calijah Kancey Health Status, Playoff Picture and More
A look at the potential return of Calijah Kancey, the impact of Rachaad White on third down and a rundown of the playoff picture
What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
A conservative influencer’s viral video alleging widespread fraud at taxpayer-funded child care centers in Minnesota’s Somali community kicked off a political firestorm that was years in the making.
SK's 2018 wrestling champs headline Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame class
The first team to win a state title from Kitsap, along with a family and 10 individuals, will be honored by Kitsap Athletic Roundtable.
Landscaping business closed after body found in Camila Mendoza Olmos search
Landscaping business the New Burnin' Bush announced it would close Wednesday amid the investigation into the human remains found nearby.
Seedy K’s Punditry/ Prognostications: CFP Quarters
The CAS is growing faster than July kudzu in Yoknapatawpha County. Talking about the Cignetti Adoration Society. It’s not just round here. Checking in with my NYC pal Courthouse the other night to preplan for our annual sojourn to New Orleans for JazzFest, he told me to be sure to root for Indiana. His son, […]
Rounding up Essentia media coverage from December
Media coverage of Essentia Health in December focused — not surprisingly — on seasonal topics.
Leaks Predict $5000 RTX 5090 GPUs in 2026 Thanks to AI Industry Demand
It's no secret that gaming is suffering under something of an affordability crisis, with increased demand for AI-capable GPUs and DDR5 memory resulting in rising prices for gamers and other far-reaching side effects on the gaming hardware market. Now, though, fresh leaks suggest that things are only...
Police respond after car crashes into Norman business
One person was pinned under a vehicle that crashed into a building in Norman.
Manus's cofounder shared 2 photos showing he has something in common with Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg famously dropped out of college to focus on Facebook. The cofounder of Manus says he took the same path — and now they have merged.
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial administrative stay and formally withdrew their request to keep California National Guard under federal control while the appeal proceeds.
Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
Once a month for 15 years, David Weiner has hosted a jazz party, inviting everyone he knows and many people he’s never met over to his D.C. rowhouse. Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes of the year and go inside the wildly welcoming ritual to understand how he’s built this community — and kept it going.
‘ARC Raiders’ Has Kept 91% Of Its Playerbase, ‘Battlefield 6’ Has Lost 85%
ARC Raiders has absolutely wild player retention, while Battlefield 6, over the same time, has lost tons of players.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Amends Debt Terms, Expands ATM Offering Capacity, and Sells Majority Hycroft Stake
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) is one of the best NYSE stocks under $5 to buy. On December 22, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC), along with its subsidiary Muvico, LLC, entered into an agreement with holders of Muvico’s Senior Secured Exchangeable Notes due 2030 to amend the notes’ indenture. The goal is to adjust terms […]
AirPods Pro 3 have a powerful new health feature, here’s how to use it
AirPods Pro 3 introduce a powerful health feature not found in their predecessor: heart rate sensing. Here’s how to use it.
Brookfield to deploy $10B AI fund with new cloud business
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is expanding into cloud computing, with plans to launch a cloud business that would lease AI chips inside data centers directly to developers, a model it says can lower the cost of building and running AI systems.
Top 25 And 1: Nebraska undefeated with clash vs. Michigan State up next
The Cornhuskers are 13-0 and No. 13 in Wednesday's CBS Sports Top 25 And 1
Raycast is finally on Windows, and it totally changed how I use my PC
Raycast is a superpower once you get comfortable with it—and its best features are completely free!
Master AI and Business Skills in One Bundle for Just $25
Stop outsourcing tasks that AI can help you accomplish in minutes.
US award Massachusetts $162 million for rural health
Massachusetts secured about $162 million in federal dollars to bolster rural health care, part of the first round of funding released in a five-year program.
NW Bexar County business briefly closes after body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos
A northwest Bexar County landscaping company is temporarily closed after a body was discovered on its property during the search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Bob Egger, member of famed Spokane butcher business family, who founded South Hill market, dies at 86
After all these years, Renea Yamada still will make a Sunday chicken.
NHS under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as amber cold alerts issued for all England
Hospitals brace for new year surge in sick patients as temperatures plummet and 95% of beds are full
Health Insurance Premiums to Skyrocket for Millions of Americans
Some 22 million Americans will begin to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Congress failed to extend certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what will happen when the subsidies expire, who is impacted and more.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On Leak Reveals A Massive New Camera Island Design
New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on leak reveals a problematic camera island redesign. Check out Galaxy S26 Ultra OnLeaks dummy unit photos here.
Scientists just found the best places to look for ancient life on Mars
Mars once had sprawling river systems that rivaled major watersheds on Earth, and scientists have now identified the biggest ones for the first time. Researchers mapped 16 massive drainage basins where water likely flowed long enough to support life. Even though these areas cover just 5% of ancient Martian terrain, they account for a huge share of erosion and sediment movement. That makes them some of the most promising places to search for ancient life.
Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.
Great Green Wall 2.0: China is geoengineering deserts with blue-green algae
Scientists aim to reclaim thousands of hectares of desert using cyanobacteria that can stabilise sand and create foundation for plant growth.
Sports Media Predictions for 2026: World Cup, Olympics and pundit Aaron Rodgers
What should viewers expect in sports media in 2026? For starters, a massive audience for the World Cup next summer.
Land needed for proposed St Saviour health facility
"Extensive engagement" is under way on the use of two new health facilities, a minister says.
Analysis: The 5 most undersold political stories of 2025
The year in politics has been a lot. We can say that about a lot of years in recent history, but that’s especially the case with 2025.
A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk
There was major science news in 2025. Plus, underreported developments in geoengineering and a triumph for furniture rearrangement.
At 13, Entrepreneur Jack Daly Caddied To Learn Business Secrets
Jack Daly first learned about business on the golf course when he was a teenager—by making the most of his opportunities as a caddy.
Wednesday links: Can the Steelers right the ship?
A weekly Steelers (and AFC North) links roundup.
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks: Bold Design Changes Revealed
Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy leaks reveal a Fold-style camera island, rounded corners, S Pen retention, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power.
Science and Technology Daily Releases 2025 Top Sci-tech News
The achievements and discoveries in science and technology have not only profoundly reshaped how we live but also given us the confidence to confront challenges and embrace the future. Science and Technology Daily, in collaboration with a panel of media partners and academicians, has selected the 2025 top 10 science and technology news stories from China and around the world.
Then & Now politics: USAID cuts at Virginia Tech, transportation museum study, Appomattox polling places, food bank funding
Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on secon…
The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science
An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will help understand the past and future of the ice sheet
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of 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.
Three New Years resolutions for the Washington Nationals in 2026
Rockets Control Three Quarters, Pacers' Fourth Isn't Enough
Durant's 30 points fueled Houston's dominance. A late Pacers surge narrowed the gap, but Houston's control ultimately prevailed. Pacers leave empty-handed with a ninth straight loss in Houston.
Seattle U wins 69-55 against Washington State
SEATTLE (AP) Brayden Maldonado's 15 points helped Seattle U defeat Washington State 69-55 on Tuesday.
Loyola Marymount beats Pacific 80-71
LOS ANGELES (AP) Myron Amey Jr. scored 20 points as Loyola Marymount beat Pacific 80-71 on Tuesday.
Santa Clara defeats Portland 92-85
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Elijah Mahi scored 22 points as Santa Clara beat Portland 92-85 on Tuesday.
Caldwell scores 17, Arkansas State downs Arkansas Tech 107-63
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) TJ Caldwell's 17 points helped Arkansas State defeat Arkansas Tech 107-63 on Tuesday.
Boyd, Winter lead Wisconsin past Milwaukee 80-60
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) Nick Boyd scored 16 points and Nolan Winter scored 14 points and Wisconsin beat Milwaukee 80-60 on Tuesday night.
Temple secures 76-73 win over Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jordan Mason scored 18 points as Temple beat Charlotte 76-73 on Tuesday.
Miami (OH) defeats Bowling Green 93-83
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) Peter Suder had 17 points in Miami (OH)'s 93-83 victory against Bowling Green on Tuesday.
Polk County Health Department to stop billing private insurance Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, the Polk County Health Department will stop billing private insurance, a move officials say helps focus care on uninsured and underinsured patients.
Week 18 Power rankings roundup: Bears finishing strong
Headed to the final week of the regular season, @SamHouseholder rounds up the Bears’ power rankings.