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Report: M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro could launch 'as early as' March 2nd
There’s been loads of speculation as to when the next generation MacBook Pros with high-end Apple Silicon would launch. Many...
Politicians ‘don’t live how we live’, voters tell me. The Mandelson scandal won’t change their minds
Whoever succeeds Keir Starmer will have an almost impossible task: convincing voters that politicians will serve the people, not themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
Prep talk: Dylan McCord of Thousand Oaks is three-point shooting whiz
The Lancers' 6-foot-1 senior made a school-record 113 threes this season, including a record 10 in one game.
Whole Foods to anchor huge new shopping center with 40 businesses opening soon in N.J. town
Whole Foods is already building out its space and is expected to be the first tenant to open.
‘It has to be amazing’: Liberty links with Bridgerton as it capitalises on maximalist trend
Department store’s retail boss reveals how it is thriving by focusing on unique items and tie-ups from Adidas to Grayson Perry
Bad Bunny to meet political moment as Maga fumes over Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar promises ‘the world will dance’ in all-Spanish half-time gig that comes as Trump agents wage deadly crackdown
Science & Medicine: Early screening to prevent congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease can often be detected at the mid-pregnancy ultrasound, which dramatically improves outcomes. But too many people don’t get adequate prenatal care.
Super Bowl LX pick: Seahawks will prevail over the Patriots
Sam Farmer makes his pick and prediction for Super Bowl LX, picking the Seattle Seahawks to prevail against the New England Patriots.
Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election
Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government.
Hundreds of Missouri inmates need court-ordered mental health services. The waitlist is growing
Missouri Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told state lawmakers that the department and courts need options to get defendants treatment in their communities.
Will the World Cup in Kansas City bring business 'spillover' to nearby cities? Columbia plans on it
Although Kansas City's six World Cup matches will be hosted at Arrowhead Stadium, local leaders believe Columbia, Missouri, will also benefit as visitors travel before and after games — as long as businesses are prepared.
Holiday ornaments led Jody Pritzl to the people, politics of postage
In "The December Dilemma," she explores how power and influence play out in the seemingly straightforward creation of Christmas stamps.
Foreign Office to review Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador payoff
Mandelson under increasing pressure to return payout after he was sacked over as US ambassador over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Latino sports legends gather in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl
The who’s who in sports within the Latino community were out Saturday in San Francisco, one day before Super Bowl Sunday.
Modern Milkman to collect unwanted electronics and toys with deliveries
Grocery delivery firm will begin picking up broken tech across the UK and charging consumers to recycle items
Sooo ... About Last Night
Last night (Sat., Feb. 7, 2026), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned home to the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Vegas 113. Luckily, the first “Fight Night” event of 2026 was a step up from the average APEX affair. There were intriguing bouts booked throughout the evening featuring some quality prospects and familiar […]
Illinois struggles offensively, falls in overtime at Michigan State
Can’t win every Big Ten road game.
INTEGRIS Health could be 'out-of-network' for some Oklahomans starting March 9
If negotiations with United Healthcare fall through, Oklahomans using UnitedHealthcare would lose access to INTEGRIS Health doctors, clinics and hospitals.
OC Health confirms second measles case at Disneyland
According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the individual visited the parks on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
Why has food become another joyless way to self-optimise?
Women of my age are told we neglect protein at our peril – but you can’t cheat death with chia seeds alone. So, could we rein back on the self-optimisation – and ramp up the joy, writes Emma Beddington
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do.
M5 MacBook Air will just be a chip bump, but there’s one upgrade I really want to see
In many of its most recent hardware launches, including iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has prioritized one thing...
YouTube TV offers some customers a $20 discount for four months
Google is handing out a $20 discount to some YouTube TV subscribers which lasts for four months – a total...
Controversial rockstar is coming to N.J. Not everyone is pleased
Some locals voiced their complaints in the comments section of the concert venue's Facebook post.
San Diego sports fans differ on how they prepare for Super Bowl Sunday
On the eve of Super Bowl LX, some fans make plans for food-fueled parties. Others, not so much.
Multiple measles cases confirmed in DC. Check potential exposure sites and dates
DC Health said Saturday it has confirmed multiple cases of measles in the District. While officials did not specify exactly how many cases there are, they are the first to be confirmed in D.C. in 2026, according to the Johns Hopkins U.S. Measles Tracker. News4 has reached out to DC Health to ask how many cases were identified and is…
‘That's home, man' — A.J. Brown gives off positive vibes about Eagles on podcast
Appearing on Micah Parsons’ podcast, A.J. Brown spoke positively about returning to the Eagles for the 2026 season.
Commentary: Wild week in the race for mayor sets up a referendum on L.A.'s political transformation
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass won't have big-name opposition, but has she earned a second term?
YouTube Music lyrics now require a Premium subscription
After testing in recent months, YouTube Music looks to be widely rolling out a Premium paywall for lyrics...
V12-Swapped Datsun Gets the F1 Exhaust Treatment and It Is Glorious
Equal length headers should be mandatory on every Mercedes M120 engine.
Hims & Hers to stop offering compounded semaglutide pill after FDA crackdown
Hims & Hers said in a statement on Saturday that it will stop offering access to the compounded semaglutide pill after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would take action against the telehealth provider for its $49 weight-loss pill.
‘March for Billionaires’ to hit San Francisco streets on...
A pro-wealth advocate is planning a “March for Billionaires” on the streets of San Francisco Saturday to push back against California’s proposed “billionaire’s...
Target’s forced-smile rule creeps out shoppers as business struggles
South Korean scientists create life-saving spray to stop bleeding...
Scientists have developed a new, lifesaving spray that stops heavy bleeding in one second. The spray was developed for use on the battlefield, but it is also to be used in civilian hospital emergency...
Apple will introduce these key Messages app upgrades very soon, here's what they are
Last year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the time,...
Trump backs merger between Nexstar and Tegna
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media and its smaller rival Tegna .
LG’s C5 TV and Anker’s powerful power bank are this week’s best deals
Get your entertainment center ready for the Benito Bowl.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and they’ve declined to extend COVID-era subsidies.
Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?
Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.
Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy
Global sports leaders have reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced within the first half of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's stake in Kashi opens new door to potential sports corruption
It may be time for Big Shield 2.
No, North Carolina’s wild horses were not wrapped in insulation
AI-generated images spread fast ahead of a record-breaking winter storm, fooling plenty of people along the way.
Is downtown Rochester prepped for a business comeback?
Business owners have pointed to parking as one of the main issues facing downtown. One company pays around $50,000 a year in employee and client parking.
Letters to Sports: Dodgers visiting White House fires up usual debate
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on myriad topics, with a majority not wanting the franchise of Jackie Robinson visiting the White House.
Haitians in America worry they’re Trump’s next target
The president falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets. Now he’s trying to deport them.
Iconic candy company files for bankruptcy after nearly 100 years in business
The company opened back in 1928.
The Sports Economy's $8.8 Trillion Potential
"Sport can reinforce today’s extractive patterns—or it can model a new definition of success," writes Sebastian Buckup.
Which preview magazine predicted Alabama’s 2025 season most accurately?
Here's where the experts thought Alabama football would finish this past season.
AI’s latest 20-something billionaire got his start at L.A. garage sales
Meet the LA boy who turned a multi-millionaire starting an AI training company
Country music star, actor boyfriend split up again and this time it might be for good
The couple's on again, off again relationship is apparently off again and for good this time.
‘It’s become more about politics than music’: what will Bad Bunny bring to the Super Bowl?
Grammy-winning Puerto Rican star is in the center of US culture wars before leading this weekend’s half-time show
This is Missouri's first Super Bowl with legal sports gambling — even though the Chiefs aren't in it
Missouri's top gambling official expects "an uptick in bets" for the first Super Bowl since the state legalized sports betting. But the state won't likely make much in revenue from the bets.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Friday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Friday.
The biggest threat facing Europe is not a Trump invasion. It’s his global political revolution
I am convinced that Europe’s ‘new right’ is a radically contemporary movement. Defeating it means understanding its critique of liberalism, says Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations
Steph Curry gives blunt reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo staying with Bucks past NBA trade deadline
Steph Curry shared his blunt reaction to the Golden State Warriors' inability to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA trade deadline.
‘Am I at peak popularity? I hope not’: on the road with Zack Polanski, from protest to podcast to Heaven nightclub
With polls and membership at an all-time high, the Green party are having a moment – and it’s largely down to their charismatic (if slightly cheesy) new leader. Can he really pull off a socialist revolution?
From Lord of the Flies to Deftones: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne takes on the classic tale of deserted schoolboys, while the US band warm up for a pummelling summer of alt metal
Health costs are fueling voter stress
Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue. Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and declined to extend COVID-era subsidies, leading to increased costs for Affordable Care Act plans.
Health Costs Are Fueling Voter Stress
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies. But many Democrats are staying focused on health care,
Tule fog lingers across the valley, prompting safety and health warnings
Dense Tule fog has settled across the valley floor for several weeks this season, reducing visibility and contributing to dangerous driving conditions, including pileup crashes on Highway 99.
Florida euthanizes 5,195 frozen iguanas
First introduced during the 1960, the invasive reptiles were ‘cold-stunned’ during a record-breaking cold snap.
Former Herald sports editor Kevin Fee dies at 66
Fee was sports editor of the Herald from 1998 to 2009
NotebookLM app adds slide and infographic customization
Google’s work to make the NotebookLM mobile app as full-featured as the website continues with Slide Deck and Infographic customization.
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that may impose a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran.
Trump Signs Order Threatening Tariffs on Nations Doing Business With Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that may impose a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran. The order comes as tensions between Iran and U.S. continue to simmer even as the two countries engaged in talks this week.
How fights over ICE funding are playing out on the Hill and in midterm races : The NPR Politics Podcast
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are running out of time to reach an agreement over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. We discuss the state of negotiations, plus how calls to “abolish ICE” are playing out in congressional races.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and political reporter Elena Moore.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.
After 30 years in business, this classic Portland restaurant is closing for good. Again.
The rising costs associated with running a small, independently owned restaurant were to blame.
Exclusive: Vista Equity Partners and Intel to lead investment in AI chip startup Samba Nova, sources say
Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is leading a new funding round of over $350 million in artificial intelligence chip startup SambaNova Systems, marking a rare departure from its traditional focus on enterprise software, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump’s toxic, racist video surpasses previous levels of debasement
Video deleted by White House breaks through numbness barrier and raises further questions about fitness for office
iOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without
Apple overhauled the Phone app in iOS 26 with a new design and added several powerful features, including a new call screening option.
Trump's harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
President Trump's popularity on one of his political strengths is in jeopardy.
A drop in CDC health alerts leaves doctors 'flying blind'
Doctors and public health officials are concerned about the drop in health alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since President Trump returned for a second term.
The political cost of America’s surging electricity bills
The cost of energy is on the rise. How is it changing US politics?
Giants finally announce Tony Vitello's coaching staff for 2026 MLB season with several new names
The San Francisco Giants finally announced Tony Vitello's coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 MLB season with several new names.
Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers
A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.
Justice Department casts wide net on Netflix's business practices in merger probe, WSJ reports
The Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix has engaged in anticompetitive tactics as it probes the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Discovery's studios and streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Gemini’s Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp problem
Google has set out three tentpoles for Gemini: personal, proactive, and powerful. The company made big strides on the first...
Parents are ruining youth sports with their escalating misbehavior in the stands
Violence in the stands. Attacks on referees. Why can’t parents just let the children play?
Commentary: Yes, Trump's video showing the Obamas as apes is racist. But it's also about the election
The video posted by Trump depicting the Obamas as apes is an escalation in the assault that is likely to come on voting rights in the midterm elections.
Video shows man smashing slot machines with hammer at Hialeah business
Surveillance video shows a man using a hammer to smash slot machines at a Hialeah business during an incident that led to his arrest.
Why Scientists Worry About Breaking News About Life in Space
The public could be frightened or skeptical. A lot depends on how scientists announce it—if they ever find life in space.
Teton Science Schools invites 4th-6th graders on a spring break adventure
Campers will travel across Grand Teton National Park on cross-country skis and snowshoes, uncovering how wildlife thrives in winter, how snow impacts our water, and how scientists study these vital ecosystems.
Rocky’s Great Outdoors closing Burton store after 50-plus years in business
Rocky’s Great Outdoors, a staple in Burton’s business community since 1971, is going out of business.
The lobstermen teaming up with scientists to save endangered whales
In a game of scientific telephone, if you find the food, you find the whales—and sound the alarm.
North Naples beach has high bacteria level; avoid the water
North Naples water quality fails standard due to bacteria. Part of Florida's healthy beach monitoring
Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know
Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country's crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
Galaxy S26 series surfaces with upgraded wireless charging spec, no Qi2 magnets
While it, sadly, looks like the Galaxy S26 series will be missing out on built-in Qi2 magnets, Samsung seems to...
UK could ‘lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities
UK’s research funding body warned best scientists taking posts oversees due to lack of job stability at home