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Kansas City small business left with thousands of Chiefs postseason merch following team's early exit
Kansas City small businesses are dealing with an unexpected challenge this year: boxes of Chiefs playoff merchandise they can't sell after the team's early postseason exit.
From Perot to AT&T: A timeline of Plano’s major business expansions and relocations
Here’s a timeline of some of Plano's most significant announcements of corporate relocations and expansions in the Collin County suburb, from Perot's...
Eagles vs. 49ers: How to watch pregame, postgame coverage of Wild Card matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles take on the San Francisco 49ers in a Wild Card matchup on Sunday, Jan. 11. Here's how to watch pregame and postgame coverage.
Politics: County Executive races in Baltimore, Howard & Anne Arundel
Guest host Matt Bush talks with local reporters about the competitive County Executive races shaping up in three Maryland counties.
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Godfall by Van Jensen; The Salt Bind by Rebecca Ferrier; The Poet Empress by Shen Tao; A Hole in the Sky by Peter F Hamilton; Hello Earth, Are You There? by Brian Aldiss
How Trump's tariffs ricochet through a Southern California business park
America's trade wars forced Robert Luna to hike prices on the rustic wooden Mexican furniture he sells from a crowded warehouse here, while down the street, Eddie Cole scrambled to design new products to make up for lost sales on his Chinese-made motorcycle accessories.
She bought a cheap home in Italy for the lifestyle — then her son’s health dramatically improved
American mom Lynnette Else traded in life in Tennessee for a remote Italian hill town where she says her autistic son’s breathing improved overnight and quality of life is much better.
Review: ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ isn’t transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage
The musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel that was turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, undergoes some transformation at the Hollywood Pantages.
‘If we open, we have to start over from scratch.’ Businesses still stuck a year after the L.A. fires
One year after the fires, some businesses are rebuilding while others have given up.
Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs
It’s now as easy as pasting over the text you want to hyperlink.
They Couldn’t Access Mental Health Care When They Needed It. Now They’re Suing Their Insurer.
A new lawsuit alleges that an insurer’s ghost network hindered New York City employees from accessing the mental health care they sought — and harmed the reputation of psychiatrists wrongly listed as being in-network.
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’
Health professionals should be wearing respirator-grade masks, WHO is advised
Experts are urging guideline changes for doctors and nurses as surgical masks offer ‘inadequate protection against airborne pathogens’ such as Covid
Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, Afcon, Australian Open and moving managers
Have you followed the big news in football, cricket, boxing, tennis, athletics, snooker, darts and cycling?
A galaxy cluster hotter than the surface of the sun is shocking researchers : Short Wave
Most astronomers agree that young galaxy clusters should be relatively cool compared to older ones. But researchers recently found a very young cluster that’s hotter than the surface of the sun. More on why the finding is so shocking, plus elephant’s remarkable sniffing abilities and a new discovery about butterfly migration in this episode of Short Wave. Interested in more science news? 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.
Rio Tinto and Glencore in talks to create world’s largest mining company
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.
US Politics Newsletter: Trump's power plays in Venezuela and Greenland
This was originally published in the U.S. Politics newsletter which is issued every Thursday.Sign up here to learn about the latest updates and what they mean in U.S. politics.
Xbox’s Towerborne is switching from a free-to-play game to a paid one
A new approach for Towerborne.
Rochester Hispanic business owner asks for support during difficult times
Wilber de la Rosa, who owns Tortillas La Mayzteca, wrote an open letter to the Rochester business community asking for support and understanding for local Hispanic residents and businesses.
Utility costs, affordability messages dominate Illinois governor race
The Illinois governor’s race this year has candidates from both parties emphasizing how to make life more affordable.
Trump’s menacingly dishonest response to the Minnesota ICE shooting
Trump is telling us he doesn’t care why Renee Good died.
Avowed Is the Latest Xbox Game Studios Title Headed to PlayStation
Avowed is the latest Xbox Game Studios creation to head to PlayStation, developer Obsidian announced today.
Google Fi starts selling its first 5G tablet
Following phones and watches, the Google Fi store is getting its first tablet with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G....
Oregon secretary of state asks for $25M to implement historic campaign finance law, warns final price tag could be higher
A top agency official acknowledged that the agency couldn’t “provide a detailed cost estimate” or account for the law’s “ongoing costs."
Flu cases surge in St. Louis, city officials issue health advisory
The City of St. Louis Department of Health issued a health advisory Thursday, reporting a significant spike in flu cases both in St. Louis and the state of Missouri.
Hands-on: IKEA’s simple smart home tech rocks, but Google Home holds it back [Gallery]
IKEA took to CES for the first time ever this year in an effort to show off its new smart...
Over Republican objections, US House poised to pass health subsidy renewal
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday was poised to pass Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired healthcare subsidies, as millions of Americans face significant price hikes for coverage.
GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of military without Congress' approval
The Senate will vote next week on a measure that would block Trump from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without approval from Congress.
The coolest laptops we saw at CES 2026
New chips, new form factors, and some new concepts.
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons.
Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
An ICE shooting in Minnesota. A rift in the GOP over foreign interventions. A looming nightmare for Democrats over government waste.
Can the Browns get their coaching search right?: Thursday’s Sports 4 CLE
Check out today's show, brought to you by Tri-C, live at 4 p.m., or watch later on as host Dave Bacon leads discussions on the big issues in Cleveland sports.
House heading toward vote to extend health care subsidies in a rebuke of GOP leadership
The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. It's a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it.
YouTube will now let you filter Shorts out of search results
The company is making a few changes to search filters, including adding a new ‘Popularity’ one.
Few pairs of budget earbuds deliver like Nothing’s Ear (a), which are down to $59
Even the snazzy yellow pair is on sale.
Super smart dogs learn by eavesdropping
Like toddlers, some dogs can learn words by simply listening to humans talk.
YouTube rolling out search filters update that renames and removes
YouTube is rolling out updates to its search filters that include renames, removals, and other adjustments. The aim is to “align better...
Ontario Christian, Sierra Canyon, JSerra top Southland girls' basketball rankings
Unbeaten Ontario Christian is ranked No. 1 in girls basketball rankings
HBO renews beloved series before next season even airs
HBO has revealed the fate of a popular drama series
The world is in chaos. So thank God for the UK’s lone fixed point: Liz Truss
Nine episodes in, Radon Liz’s YouTube show is as laughably deranged as ever
Pixel 9 series is seemingly next in line for Quick Share’s AirDrop support
When Google announced support for Apple’s AirDrop through Quick Share on Android, one of the biggest questions was when it...
Creators of beloved Netflix show on potential return: ‘Never say never’
.The iconic show's finale was released on New Year's Eve.
Insurer CEOs testifying before House health subcommittee Jan. 22
The hearing comes amid pressure on House Republicans to address health care costs after the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
The Mamdani vs. big business era begins as mayor pledges 'economic justice'
The new mayor has wasted little time in putting distance between City Hall and the influential business community.
Nintendo is bringing its cute My Mario collection to the US next month
The line includes toys, apparel, a book, and a mobile app that will be available starting on February 19th.
Kidnapping and chaos: welcome to Trump’s world
John Harris and Kiran Stacey are joined by the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, to talk about the oil tanker seizures, Greenland and the UK’s role in Ukraine
Exclusive: China's Anta Sports has offered to buy Pinault family's 29% Puma stake, sources say
China's Anta Sports Products has offered to buy 29% of struggling German sportswear firm Puma from France's Pinault family, three people with knowledge of the talks said.
World’s largest digital camera spots massive asteroid
2025 MN45 is larger than eight football fields.
America’s most crucial political faultline is in New York City
In New York, it’s progressives versus the party machine – and the city’s queen of tabloids offers some unexpected insight
Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them
Bose speakers un-bricked
Bay County opens applications for $5,000 Business by the Bay pitch competition
Bay County entrepreneurs with businesses less than two years old can now apply for the 2026 Business by the Bay pitch competition.
Readers respond: Good neighbors can transcend politics
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Nominate your favorite sports bar in the Portland area for our Readers Choice Awards
Nominations are open until 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
The new installments in two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox franchises are releasing this year.
World Economic Forum survey shows doing business got tougher in 2025
Companies found it harder to do business in 2025 due to a deterioration in global cooperation on issues including trade, climate, technology and security, a survey published by the World Economic Forum showed on Thursday.
Performance of premium and budget TV brands is closer than ever
Are TCL and Hisense now with the big boys?
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
Alabama faces major political fight after state’s larger cities sue over online sales tax
Sen. Greg Albritton said the tax is "working great" and cities are jeopardizing a critical revenue source.
Can anyone stop Trump from seizing Greenland?
Europeans and Greenlanders are strongly opposed to an American land grab. But their options to stop it are limited.
Jackson business fair offers resources for entrepreneurs and established owners
The event aims to connect current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with hands-on training and support services in one location.
The problem with blaming everything on inflammation
What your favorite TikTok influencer gets right — and wrong — about this widespread concern.
Shoppers and store owner share excitement on business boom on Downer Avenue
Shoppers and residents share their excitement as every storefront on Milwaukee's Historic Downer Avenue is filled with operating businesses for the first time in 18 years.
Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on 52-year TV journey: From 'Little Match Girl' to Carrie Bradshaw
Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on receiving the Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award, saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw, judging the Booker Prize and making a 'Family Stone' sequel.
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
House to vote on renewing ACA subsidies as a potential deal takes shape in the Senate
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
Mandelson accuses European leaders of ‘histrionic’ reaction to Trump’s Greenland stance
Article by former British ambassador to US is likely to be seen as criticism of Keir Starmer
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
Saudi's SABIC agrees to sell Sabic Europe, ETP business in Americas and Europe
Saudi chemical major Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has agreed to divest its entire stake in SABIC Europe and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in Europe and the Americas, company said in a bourse filing on Thursday.
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: <em>Mega Evolution—Perfect Order</em> Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: <em>Mega Evolution—Perfect Order</em> Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
Venezuelan business owner in Tempe shares story of fleeing his country
While the country has remained stable, some business owners in the Valley are already anticipating disruptions in merchandise.
How did Branson, Missouri, become America's capital for conservative entertainment?
A new book explores the cultural impact of Branson, Missouri, a tourist town that inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. Long known for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment, the Midwestern destination has become a stage that showcases today’s cultural and political divides.
Our science predictions for 2026
Last year was full of unexpected science news, from the discovery of a new colour, to the interstellar visitor 3I/Atlas passing by our solar system, and a world-first treatment with a personalised gene editing therapy. So what will this year bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the big stories likely to hit the headlines and share their predictions for 2026
Portland City Council fails to elect next president amid fractious political fight
The 12-member council will resume deliberations Thursday as progressive caucus member Sameer Kanal vies with incumbent Elana Pirtle-Guiney for leadership position.
Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive. Tech and ...
Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers Address Show's Possible Return Amid "Conformity Gate" Episode Theory
Stranger Things creators Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer shared whether they plan to continue building on the original story amid rumors that Netflix was releasing a secret ninth episode on Jan. 7.
City awards $33 million to dozens of businesses and organizations
The grant winners were selected through competitive application rounds through the city’s Department of Planning and Development Community Development Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund programs, which will total $90 million in public-private neighborhood investments.
Cancer-stricken 'Stranger Things' star Jennifer Marshall says Season...
Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds
When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis of earlier research has found.
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. A bipartisan coalition in the House overpowered Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive the enhanced subsidy.
Access Health CT urges residents to enroll as deadline extended
State officials are urging people to take advantage of health insurance subsidies before the enrollment period closes at the end of the month. Access Health Connecticut Executive Director James Michel also suggested people contact a broker, even if they selected a plan last year, to see if they qualify for enough help to afford a better plan. “We’re going to…
Hands-on: The Galaxy Z TriFold is all the more impressive in person [Gallery]
During CES 2026 this week, I had a brief minute to try out Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold and, I’ve...
Astronaut snaps spectacular photo of lightning above Italy
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers spotted the summer storm while aboard the International Space Station.
Google Messages getting new long-press menu for texts, images
Following the camera and gallery redesign, Google Messages is testing a new long-press menu for text and image actions.
This breakfast staple may be doing more for your heart than you think
New research suggests orange juice may support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and improving fat metabolism at the genetic level.
The politics of free speech in US schools today
Research shows schools are not engines of indoctrination but complex institutions balancing free speech and learning.
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says
De Beers has attracted interest from several business groups and African governments as parent Anglo American looks to offload its stake in the firm, the diamond giant's CEO told Reuters.
FanDuel Sports Network financial woes could impact Royals
Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.”
Dell admits that PC buyers don’t actually care about AI
AI has been a huge buzzword at Apple and other tech companies for years. But Dell just admitted that PC buyers don’t actually care about AI.
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.
Nancy Lane Perham obituary
Other lives: Electron microscopist, cell biologist and champion of women in science
Dell admits consumers don’t care about AI PCs
Dell is now shifting it focus this year away from being ‘all about the AI PC.’
Business Aviation Safety Suffers Worst Year since 2011
143 people were killed in 35 business aircraft accidents last year