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Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums
President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes millions of Americans are facing.
‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan
Months after Trump boasted of ‘concepts of a plan’, framework offers few specifics – and could stall in Congress
Sherrill pick for N.J. health commissioner vows to fight ‘misinformation from Washington’
“While Washington is attacking our public health institutions, New Jersey must do everything we can to protect the public’s health and safety."
Apple’s ‘Siri 2.0’ is almost here, but it’s only the start of AI overhaul
Apple Intelligence launched in 2024, but 2026 looks to be a far more important year for the AI platform—starting with ‘Siri 2.0’ this spring.
Federal mental health and addiction funding for Oregonians fully restored, 24 hours after Trump cut it
The funding supports a wide variety of mental health and addiction initiatives, ranging from youth suicide prevention to drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Final day to select ACA health plans in Texas
Thursday was the final day to select an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan, but lawmakers continue to debate how to address federal subsidies.
What's next for Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors after young forward demanded a trade from team?
Dalton Johnson breaks down what's next for the Golden State Warriors after Jonathan Kuminga demanded a trade from the team.
Comedian Joel Kim Booster marries video game producer Michael Sudsina: 'Never felt so certain'
'Fire Island' star Joel Kim Booster ties the knot with Riot Games producer Michael Sudsina. 'My wedding was the best day of my life, no contest,' the comedian says.
DDA Sets Matt Andrée Wiltens as SVP of Entertainment & Strategy, Ryan Smith as Film & Series Director
DDA has hired Matt Andrée Wiltens as SVP of U.S. entertainment and strategy and Ryan Smith as director of U.S. film and series
Elden Ring: Nightreign Patch 1.03.2 Buffs All the Worst Nightfarers
Elden Ring: Nightreign just got a big balance patch, and even if you're not someone who's great at parsing patch notes, you might want to tune into this one, because basically every character that's been widely regarded as terrible for months now got a big buff.
Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ a road trip-worthy, family EV? I drove it across the country to find out [Video]
I recently drove a 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ thousands of miles to Florida and back to conduct an in-depth review and test its capabilities.
Avi-Go Business Aviation Data Platform Adds AI Search Bot and Expands Scope
Singapore start-up offers alternative to existing charter marketplaces
Is the U.S. Losing Ground in Science?
Concern is growing that the U.S. is losing ground in scientific achievements compared to other countries, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. The vast majority of Americans said it is important for the U.S. to be a leader in scientific achievements, but Republicans and Democrats were ...
AI as a life coach: experts share what works, what doesn’t and what to look out for
It’s becoming more common for people to use AI chatbots for personal guidance – but this doesn’t come without risks
Trump releases health policy outline
The White House’s proposal includes many health policies the president has already publicly supported.
Pitbull to perform in central Pa. this summer
The singer and rapper is known for songs such as “Fireball,” “Time of Our Lives,” “I Know You Want Me” and “Timber.”
Samsung reportedly ‘rushing’ Galaxy S26+ that’s virtually unchanged
New reports have surfaced, indicating that the Galaxy S26+ will come with a 6.66-inch display – the mirror image of...
Back in the saddle: Nathan Fletcher returns to politics as a statehouse lobbyist
The organization advocates for access to psychedelic-assisted therapies. Fletcher is a Marine Corps veteran who has discussed his struggles with PTSD — and the benefits he experienced from psychedelic treatments.
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend
A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.
24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored
For 24 hours, it was unclear which mental health and addiction programs would survive and who would still have jobs when the dust settled.
Spain's polarised politics stymies government's regional funding plan
A new fiscal model proposed by Spain's finance minister for its regional governments has faced a heavy backlash from regional leaders, who accuse the central government of toying with public finances to win political favours as it struggles to hold its fragile coalition together.
Gemini Personal Intelligence show what we can expect from Siri
The long-awaited launch of the new AI-powered Siri now looks much closer thanks to Apple’s partnership with Google. The company...
After councilman was stomped on sidewalk, Alabama bill would make assaulting politicians a felony
The bill follows the assault of Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin by attorney Harry Still.
US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision
Valerion VisionMaster Max projector review: Near-perfect image quality comes at a price
Valerian’s VisionMaster Max delivers outstanding image quality, but it will be hard for most buyers to justify the high price.
Oregon’s mental health workforce shortage is fueled by red tape and a new bill aims to fix it
State leaders say expanding mental health and addiction services isn’t just funding or facilities — it’s the workforce.
I spent a year on Linux and forgot to miss Windows
One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.
Citizen science
Citizen science, also called community science, is a common term for a wide range of participatory practices involving scientific data collection and analysis.Citizen science is important for science, research and policy, and has multiple benefits for society and for participants themselves by expanding knowledge, increasing awareness and fostering stewardship.While some scientists remain cautious about the quality of citizen science data, acceptance within the broader scientific community is steadily growing.Measures to strengthen the role and impact of citizen science include enhancing policy and funding support, continued training of educators and leveraging existing data collection technologies.
Has Joe Rogan fully soured on Trump’s presidency?
With a huge audience and serving as an avatar for millions of centrist Americans, Rogan compares ICE raids to Gestapo
In the eyes of Trump’s EPA, human health is now literally worthless
How the agency’s new math favors polluters over people.
FBI searches WaPo reporter's home. And, Trump restores $2B to public health funds
The FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation. And, the Trump administration restores $2B for mental health and addiction programs.
Prep talk: Prepare for full-court presses all game in Redondo Union-Mira Costa matchup
South Bay rivals are set to play in a boys' basketball showdown on Friday night at Redondo Union.
Apple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declined
A new report on Apple’s partnership with Google to have Gemini power the new Siri appears to confirm speculation that...
New Trump Funding Cuts to Cause ‘Catastrophic’ Effect on Mental Health Services Across Tennessee
President Trump terminates SAMSA grants, cutting $2 billion in federal funding for addiction, homelessness, and mental illness programs across the U.S.
Bully Online Mod Creators Insist Shutting the Project Down 'Was Not Something We Wanted'
Cast your mind back to the end of last year, and you may remember we reported that a group of volunteer modders had united to develop an online mode for Rockstar's Bully (also known as Canis Canem Edit in some parts of the world). Fast-forward just a few short months later, however, and now the Bully online project is "shutting down forever."
Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms
Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT translator challenges Google Translate
ChatGPT Translate allows users to direct the style of translated text, such as ‘more fluent’ and ‘academic.’
US sports say parity is essential for success. The Premier League proves that’s untrue
There are no salary caps, no aprons, and no luxury taxes, yet the world’s most-watched soccer league is only getting more balanced
Could Catholics be the key to Trump’s opposition?
The wild card that could scramble America’s political alliances.
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
What Teddy Roosevelt has to do with Trump's moves in Venezuela and Greenland
Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.
More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027
Third of councils affected by overhaul from two-tier to unitary authorities ask for postponement
Belton seeks public input on entertainment, retail development in neighborhood meeting
On Thursday evening the City of Belton will host a neighborhood meeting to gather input on a major development project in the city.
Wikipedia’s 25 most popular entries of all time
A lot of people wanted to know who's dead.
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November despite uncertainty over Reeves’s budget
ONS says GDP expanded in news that is unlikely to deter Bank of England from making more interest rate cuts
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
UK GDP report to show if economy returned to growth in November
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The U-turns keep coming – but Starmer’s allies insist they’re his best hope of revival
Prime minister wants cabinet ministers to move on from policies that have tanked with voters
The health care debate is back in Washington. It never really went away
The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever. Since President Harry Truman's failed attempt to establish a national health care program in 1945, every president has grappled with the government's role in health care.
Unlocking the secrets of dreams and nightmares
Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on dreams and nightmares to Dr Michelle Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, and author of the new book Into the Dream Lab
Without forests, mosquitoes turn to human blood
Deforestation might lead to more deadly mosquito bites.
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Canada’s Mark Carney seeks reset on pivotal trip to China
Canadian leader's visit comes after nearly a decade of strained ties between Ottawa and Beijing.
Exclusive: Trump backs Venezuela staying in OPEC
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes it would be better for Venezuela to remain in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, but added he was unsure if that would be a better situation for the United States.
Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for NH mental health providers and school districts
NAMI New Hampshire and the Concord and Manchester school districts received letters announcing the termination of grants through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR3 is shaping up to be a sizable release, and Beta 2 is now available for Google Pixel devices.
HHS terminates thousands of grants for substance use, mental health worth billions
The Department of Health and Human Services told grantees funding their projects was no longer aligned with agency priorities.
Naya Connect is a modular mechanical keyboard system for the indecisive
Naya Connect is a modular mechanical keyboard ecosystem with a swappable numpad, trackball, a 6DoF spatial mouse, and more.
Google rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month's release just before the holidays.
Google separates, raises Gemini 3 ‘Thinking’ and ‘Pro’ usage limits
Gemini 3’s Thinking and Pro models no longer have the same usage limits, with Google separating the "shared pool" while raising limits...
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
In the days since an immigration enforcement officer killed Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis, the Trump administration has doubled down, in terms of both tactics and rhetoric. We discuss how ICE training contributed to the agency's actions in Minnesota and the political reaction to the shooting. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.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.
Deer markings actually glow
The scrapes and rubs the mammals leave behind shine under UV light humans can't see.
National health spending soared for 2nd consecutive year in 2024
The 7.2 percent increase comes as Americans continue to seek out medical care at high levels.
Entertainment Highlights: Upper Valley artists take the stage at Salt hill Pub
Enjoy live entertainment at Salt hill Pub in Lebanon this week with performances by Kevin Dion and the Andy McMahon Trio. No cover charge.
Southland high school girls' basketball top 20 rankings
Unbeaten Ontario Christian tops the rankings provided to The Times from CalHiSports.com.
Why $100 million in endorsements says Shohei Ohtani is the global face of sport
In 2025, the athlete making the most money from sponsorships and endorsements is a baseball player: the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, of course.
‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health
Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recovery
Iron Age teeth reveal the hidden lives of ancient Italians
Their teeth hold tales of childhood nutritional stress.
Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate
Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.
Apple Creative Studio icons are 'unique' and not for all standalone purchase apps
Apple Creative Studio is a mighty good value for an impressive suite of pro apps. It also makes up a...
Everything to know about ‘Crime 101’ starring Chris Hemsworth, in theaters February 13
Fire destroys business in North Hills, displaces dozens of neighboring residents
The blaze was threatening a neighboring four-story apartment building where dozens of residents were evacuated.
What a Wolf Pup’s Stomach Revealed About the Woolly Rhino’s Extinction
Scientists prepared a high-quality sequence of the giant mammal’s genome based on a specimen preserved in Siberian permafrost.
Zoe Saldaña is now the highest-grossing actor of all time
Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time at the worldwide box office, with her films collectively earning $15.47 billion.
100 mystery sounds under review for signs of extraterrestrial life
Over 11 years, citizen scientists collected billions of data signals for the SETI@home project.
Forcing an early wake-up time could harm your health, sleep doctors warn
Experts say forcing a 6 a.m. wake-up isn’t healthy for everyone. Your chronotype affects sleep quality, mood and health more than waking early.
Nothing will raise smartphone prices in 2026 due to RAM shortages, Carl Pei confirms
Unsurprisingly, Nothing isn't immune to current market conditions, and it's bound to mean more expensive smartphones in 2026.
5 Infectious Diseases to Watch in 2026
New Year’s optimism often spurs pledges of healthier choices, but reasons for pessimism about America’s health this year persist. Childhood vaccination rates are on the decline, and school vaccination requirement exemptions are on the rise – fostering more opportunities for dangerous infectious ...
14,000-year-old woolly rhinoceros DNA extracted from wolf’s stomach
The two-horned prehistoric mammal went extinct about 8,700 years ago.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is 50% off at Woot alongside Watch 8 and 8 Classic sales
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is a steal at $330, but the standard Watch 8 or Watch 8 Classic are also great deals.
Apple Arcade is getting Civilization VII and three more new games
Apple has just announced the latest new games coming to Apple Arcade, and there’s a big AAA title among them: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.
Animal Crossing’s big 3.0 update has fans itching to return to the cozy life
A return to the comfortable.
Microsoft might have just leaked Forza Horizon 6’s release date
A May 19th release date has appeared inside a Forza Horizon 5 notification.
Someone’s Galaxy Z TriFold display already spontaneously broke
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold looks incredible – all the more so in person – but also came with the...
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
Leaker details iPhone 18 lineup screen sizes, Dynamic Island plans
We’re eight months away from the iPhone 18 being unveiled, and a reputable Weibo leaker has detailed screen sizes and more for the lineup.
JPM26 Day 2: Companies Lay Out Near-Term Revenue, Longer-Term Business Goals
Biopharma companies—including AstraZeneca, BioNTech and Agios—peered farther into the future on the second day of JPM, setting both revenue and R&D targets through the end of the decade.
Nvidia’s new app update includes DLSS 4.5 and more Control Panel features
DLSS 4.5 is here for all RTX owners
The science behind making and breaking New Year's resolutions
It can be hard enough to set a goal or New Year’s resolution, let alone succeed at it. So we asked experts about the science behind them — why we make resolutions, why they fail, and how to make them stick. Along the way, we’ll be sharing actionable advice to help you crush your New Year’s resolutions.
Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems
UK study comes as ministers consider Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16s
AI is uncannily good at diagnosis. Its makers just won’t say so.
Here’s what ChatGPT Health can actually tell you — and what it can’t.
Julio Iglesias faces claims female staff were told to have sexual health tests, say reports
Spanish singer, 82, had already been accused of sexually assaulting two female former employees
Synopsys Enters Definitive Agreement with GlobalFoundries For Sale of Processor IP Solutions Business
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS ) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF). Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. This transaction enhances the focus of Synopsys' IP business on strengthening its leadership position in interface and foundation IP while pursuing the highest-value, AI-driven opportunities from the cloud to the edge for customers spanning HPC, mobile, automotive and consumer. "We are focusing our IP resources and roadmap to further our leadership in essential interface and foundation IP while winning new, high-value opportunities that advance our position as the leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems," said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. "GF will be an excellent future
Apple may have hinted at high-end MacBook Pro launch on Jan 28
The first M5-powered MacBook Pro launched in October of last year. Apple described the chip as offering “the next big...
Attempt to affirm climate science fails on Senate floor
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall objected to a Democratic resolution.
Supreme court could issue ruling on legal challenge to Trump’s tariffs today
A supreme court ruling is expected later today, though it is unclear what it will be