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NY Jets vs Bills predictions. See our expert picks for Week 18 game
The New York Jets play their final game of the regular season in Week 18 vs the Buffalo Bills. See our staff predictions for this AFC East showdown.
Skiers and snowboarders ready for the winter at Campgaw: See photos
Skiers, snowboarders, and tubers enjoy the winter weather at Campgaw Mountain Reservation in Mahwah on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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.
London stock market ending best year since 2009 at record high
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Editors Pick: Sense, Nonsense and Science Columns
Seed World Europe features the columns of Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, for readers who appreciate science with clarity, curiosity, and wit. Known for demystifying chemistry and challenging misinformation, Joe brings an engaging, no-nonsense voice to topics spanning food, biotechnology, health claims, and the science behind everyday phenomena. Each column helps readers separate evidence from hype while exploring how science shapes our world—and the seed sector.
Zack Polanski offering voters fantasy solutions, says head of Fabian Society
Joe Dromey, head of the Labour thinktank, urges his party to take on the ‘twin populisms’ of Reform UK and the Greens
Enquirer presents 2025 all-city teams for cross country, golf and more
The Cincinnati Enquirer announces the 2025 all-city teams for cross country, field hockey, golf, girls tennis and water polo. Which players stood out?
Storm Boyd advocating for LGBTQ community in 2026
While he hasn't run for office yet, Storm Boyd has become an increasing presence behind the scenes in local Democratic politics.
Oil barrels toward its worst annual performance since the pandemic as Russia feels the pain
Oil prices have been on a downtrend due to rising output from non-OPEC producers and slowing demand growth.
Brian Niccol said Reddit showed him 'Back to Starbucks' was working
Reddit users advising Starbucks job candidates said interviewees should be ready to discuss customer service.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
In the second episode of our special Politics Weekly America series, the reporters Ashley Parker, Rosie Gray and Eric Cortellessa explain why some of Trump’s family decided to step back from political life, and who stepped up to get him back to the White House
Homegrown entertainment catches on across Southeast Asia in 2025
Increase in middle-income earners boosts experimental spending
Lawmakers mourn Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and proud Native American
Campbell served as the first Native American to chair the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. He also was known for his endeavors outside politics.
Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
The Burbank entertainment giant is making progress on its plan to fold Hulu content into the Disney+ platform sometime next year.
Trump announced a covert, CIA-led Venezuela land strike. Why?
In an unusual move, President Donald Trump announced a covert strike in Venezuela. It's not the first time he has publicly touted covert operations.
Schuster Law Outlines Approach to Resolving Business and Commercial Disputes
MEDIA, PA – December 30, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Schuster Law has released information describing its approach to handling business and commercial disputes for companies and individuals across Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The firm represents clients in matters involving contracts, partnership disagreements, real estate conflicts, and other business-related litigation in state and federal courts. “Commercial litigation […]
Vermont receives $195M federal grant for rural health care transformation
The one-time money is among the most per-capita that any state has received.
Business leaders from Palmer Luckey to David Sacks react to California's proposed billionaire tax
Bill Ackman, Palmer Luckey, Garry Tan, and more are sharing their opinions on a California billionaire tax proposal.
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
Who's who in Donald Trump's family tree? He has had 3 wives
President Donald Trump's family has appeared with him in his various trips this year, but they all often come to the Mar-a-Lago NYE party. Who is who?
Where is Alabama women's basketball ranked in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll?
A perfect start has Alabama women’s basketball earning national attention before SEC play begins. See the latest movement in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll from Dec. 30 here.
In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.
George Clooney takes aim at Trump, says he was 'a big goofball’ before politics
George Clooney reveals he knew Donald Trump "very well" before fame changed everything. The actor describes their past friendship and Trump's transformation.
Inside the rise, fall, and resurrection of Toys R Us, the chain that once commanded a quarter of the toy market
Toys R Us has been the subject of multiple revival efforts since it ended operations in 2018.
Watch live: Zohran Mamdani has press conference ahead of inauguration
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is holding a press conference days before he is sworn in. Watch live.
Weekly scores and standings for Binghamton-area high school sports
Here's a quick rundown of tournament results, game scores and standings for 12/22 - 12/28.
Democrats are raising worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. The White House calls it 'fearmongering'
The Trump administration's Justice Department has sued mostly Democratic-controlled states for detailed voter information, and the administration has sent the military into Democratic-run cities.
Report: Apple's AI Strategy Could Finally Pay Off in 2026
Apple's restrained artificial intelligence strategy may pay off in 2026 amid the arrival of a revamped Siri and concerns around the AI market "bubble" bursting, The Information argues. The speculative report notes that Apple has taken a restrained approach with AI innovations compared with peers such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta, which are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers, chips, and large language model training.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, Dec. 30
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Year in review: the impact of Project 2025 : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.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.
San Jose businesses seek economic strength in numbers
San Jose’s local businesses have faced a whirlwind of economic shocks in recent years. A growing number of small business owners want to find their footing by banding together through the formation of new business improvement districts.
A former Trump economic advisor explains why tariffs still worry him heading into 2026
Stephen Moore, the former White House economist who once called for President Trump to receive a Nobel prize, has changed his tune a bit.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
The department’s rapid transformation has garnered praise from MAHA supporters who say they long viewed HHS as corrupt and untrustworthy and have been waiting for such a disruption.
Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple
Be cautious of health and wellness fads. There are no magic fixes.
How long has Trump been in office? 2026 will bring his first year back
President Donald Trump returned to office for his second term on Jan. 20, 2025. He served his first term from 2017-2021. It has nearly been 365 days.
'We're Trapped in This Containment Field': Former Sony Exec Proposes Single Gaming Format to Expand Console Market
According to former Sony executive Shawn Layden, the console market is trapped in a 'containment field', and the solution is a unified format
The weird and surprising Wisconsin sports stories in 2025
Some moments were uplifting, some were off-putting and some were just weird. These were the surprising and funny Wisconsin sports stories of 2025.
The 10 most anticipated video games of 2026
As 007 makes his gaming return, you can climb a mountain in Cairn, play a scaredy-cat in Resident Evil, and play a criminal couple in GTA VI
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Trump has issued executive orders on voting and targeted groups that organize and fund Democratic campaigns.
Iowa wins $209M federal grant to expand, improve rural health care
Iowa gets $209 million to improve rural health care by expanding access, recruiting more professionals and tackling cancer prevention.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
Experts warn of potential damage to scientific leadership.
Are opposing political views a bad thing at work? Ask Johnny
Opposing views can feel uncomfortable or even offensive. Discomfort is not the same as mistreatment and not a reason to avoid working with someone.
Microsoft’s WebTV Is Being Revived By Fans
During the 1990s, everyone wanted to surf the information super-highway — also known as the World Wide Web or just ‘Internet’ — but not everyone was interested in getting on…
These Des Moines business owners seek to build community spaces
From food pantries and pop-up events to crafting, these Des Moines entrepreneurs hope to make money and bring people together in new ways.
Looking for fun things to do on New Year's Eve? Try these 5 events
Whether you want to ring in the new year with one last hurrah, or you need something to do to forget it all, try these NYE events near Des Moines.
Wisconsin should have more Winter Olympians. How can it happen?
Those closest to the winter-sports scene in Wisconsin say providing more opportunities will create more Winter Olympians from the state.
Michigan Science Center's planetarium reno will rocket you into space
Renovations to the Michigan Science Center's planetarium allows the center to offer more immersive shows.
Good things in pop culture that got us through 2025
If you find yourself asking, "Did anything good happen in 2025?", we're here to tell you, "Yes."
Path to gubernatorial power has run through these Michigan offices
A look at the elected offices past Michigan governors held and how they line up with the current candidates vying to become the next state leader.
‘Zack is a phenomenal leader’: Siân Berry on the Green party’s next steps as membership doubles
Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform’s anger and build community spirit
I work in tech sales and use AI every day — but I don't want everyone knowing how I use it
Antoine Wade said everyone has the same amount of time in a day to learn about AI tools, and in this moment, everyone is competing.
Warren Buffett became a meme, stacked cash, dropped bombshell in 2025
Warren Buffett became a meme, built a cash mountain, and rocked the business world by announcing his retirement in 2025.
NFL power rankings Week 18: With Rams' latest loss, who's No. 1 as playoffs near?
There are plenty of candidates to sit atop poll heading in the regular-season finale ... but are any of them worthy of it?
The best sports moments from the Pensacola area in 2025
Here are the top sports moments from a busy 2025 for Escambia and Santa Rosa County.
A look back at 10 of the top stories for SW Florida sports in 2025
We took a look back at some of the most memorable Southwest Florida sports stories of 2025.
Avocado oil is more popular than ever. Here's what to know before using it.
Avocado oil is not a nutritional free pass. Here’s what the oil is, why it can be beneficial and why moderation still matters.
Inside Uganda’s video halls, ‘video jokers’ transform Hollywood blockbusters into local entertainment
VJs sit at the front of the cinema with a microphone and a sound mixer. Talking over the film, they explain its plot in the local language.
17 Rochester businesses that shut down in 2025. See list
Closings included major retailers and mom-and-pop operations.
FaZe Clan's unraveling spotlights the creator economy's biggest risk
FaZe Clan's influencer exodus exposes a key risk for creator-economy companies that rely directly on talent to make money.
What causes early-onset colon cancer? New research offers clues
Doctors Are Seeing Colon Cancer in People in Their 20s and 30s. New Research Suggests It Starts in Infancy.
Top Holland-area sports stories for 2025, major leaguers, NCAA titles, state titles
Check out the top 10 stories of 2025 for Holland-area sports.
Global stock markets head for best year since 2019 despite trade war disruption
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Sharp shooters: the best sports photos of 2025 and the stories behind them
From long exposures of motor racing to remote-operated cameras at football matches, here’s how our favourite sports images were made
Performative Cruelty and the Politics of Fear: From Vienna to the US Border
Performative cruelty is an ancient practice, even though the phrase itself is new. Gladiatorial fights (Ancient Rome, c. 264 BCE–5th century CE) in arenas like the Colosseum were intentionally staged...
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school sports scores, Dec. 29-Jan. 4
A look at Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati high school sports scores reported to The Enquirer from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.
Trump says he'd still like to fire Jerome Powell
Trump also said he would be launching a "gross incompetence lawsuit" against the Fed chair.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
Jonathan Freedland and the Politics Weekly America team are taking a break this week, so we’re replaying a special series made during the summer, all about the Trump family and whether the president is planning to pass on the political baton once he has to leave office
Revisited: do medicinal mushroom products actually work?
In this episode from June, Ian Sample chats to Madeleine Finlay about the appeal of mushroom drinks and supplements, and hears from the mycologist Prof Nik Money on what we really know about how fungi can affect our minds and bodies
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
While every state applied for money from the Rural Health Transformation Program, it won't be distributed equally. And critics worry that the funding might be pulled back if a state's policies don't match up with the administration's.
‘Too complacent’: how Blair’s advisers misjudged his disastrous WI speech
Former PM’s team suggested initial less-politicised drafts seemed patronising and appealed to ‘fuddy-duddy Britain’
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Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Secures More Than $203 Million for Rural Health Transformation Program -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), formally approving Alabama’s plan and unlocking $203,404,327 in … Continued
Texas to receive $281 million for rural health care
Texas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
Local sports as seen through the lens of the Kitsap Sun in 2025
See the favorite sports images that Sun photo journalist Meegan M. Reid captured this past year.
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums.
Trump says pardon for Netanyahu is 'on its way,' but Herzog denies claim
President Trump said Israeli President Isaac Herzog informed him that he plans to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu amid a long-running corruption trial.
Trump threatens to 'knock the hell' out of Iran if it rearms
"Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again," Trump said. "And if they are we're going to have to knock them down."
Were you paying attention to the big scientific discoveries of 2025?
From dire wolves to dementia risk, this quiz will test your knowledge on some of the biggest science news stories of the year.
After hammering Russian ships on the open ocean, Ukraine's drone boats appear to be taking the fight into new waters
Ukraine has used its pioneering naval drones to hit Russian targets like expensive warships. Now it has a growing fleet designed to fight on rivers.
College basketball rankings put Michigan at No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll
Michigan keeps hold of the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll and Duke rises in the final rankings of the 2025 calendar year.
Trump admin doles out billions for rural health
Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size disparity.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, Dec. 29
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Year in review: Trump's immigration policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how President Trump has reshaped immigration policy during his return to office, and what impacts those changes have had.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.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.
Lightspeed Ventures partner says Sora will make social media creators 'far, far, far less valuable'
Lightspeed Ventures partner Michael Mignano predicted that AI-generated video would lead to the "end of the creator."
I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.
Though I planned a lot for my first trip to Hawaii, I would've saved time and money in Oahu if I'd known these tips and how to avoid some mistakes.
In memoriam: The sports figures, locally and nationally, we lost in 2025
A look back at the sports personalities who died over the last year.
US allots at least $147 million per state for rural health in 2026
The Trump administration will award between $147 million and $281 million to each U.S. state in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and the quality of services, a senior White House aide said on Monday.
Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' didn't work because of his viral stunts. It was another reason, experts said.
The "Marty Supreme" marketing campaign was successful because we could appreciate Timothée Chalamet's hustle, says a Hollywood executive.
'We Got Expedition-Like Genre Now' — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Say Sword and Fairy 4 Remake Is a Little Too Close for Comfort
The debut trailer for Sword and Fairy 4 Remake is out in the wild — and it looks a lot like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
No 10 defends campaign to release Abd el-Fattah despite his ‘abhorrent’ tweets
MPs reject call to strip British-Egyptian activist of UK nationality over social media posts from a decade ago
Kosovo prime minister wins snap election to end political deadlock
Albin Kurti’s emphatic victory strengthens mandate for domestic reforms including welfare expansion
Special edition: The year in photos: Sports highlights from 2025
FSU women’s soccer punctuated 2025 with an emphatic statement - its fifth national championship that reverberated across Tallahassee’s sports scene.
Former PlayStation Exec Says Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo Must Learn From VHS's Victory Over Betamax if They Want to Truly Expand the Console Audience
Video game console sales cap out each generation at around 250 million, so how will the console manufacturers break through that barrier? By learning a crucial lesson from the videotape format war, one former PlayStation executive has suggested.
I bought a company with my credit card. Twenty years later, it generated $55 million in global sales.
Teresa Johnson shares how a leap of faith on a pottery studio grew into Color Me Mine, now earning $55 million and transforming her family's future.
ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and health outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities over the next five years.
Working Families bet on 2026 as the right time for a third US party after a wave of wins
The progressive party is now active in 18 states and much of its expansion happened in the past five years
The brain has a hidden language and scientists just found it
Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By tracking glutamate in real time, scientists can finally see how neurons process incoming information before sending signals onward. This reveals a missing layer of brain communication that has been invisible until now. The discovery could reshape how scientists study learning, memory, and brain disease.
Beth Macy, the Bestselling Author of “Dopesick,” is Running for Congress. Is She the Liberal JD Vance?
She’s written movingly about hollowed-out factory towns — just like another writer-turned-pol.
As Missouri stares down Medicaid cuts, it seeks federal rural health funding
The Trump administration’s budget bill included about $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. As part of an effort to offset those costs, Congress created the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a $50 billion bucket of money that goes to states.
Entrepreneurs compete for $10,000 through Stark County business program
Five local entrepreneurs recently graduated from JumpStart’s Stark County Small Business Impact Program. One received a check for $10,000.