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Woot is offering over 20 percent off Switch 2 controllers and games today
Mario Kart World is nearly $30 off right now.
This Week in Politics: Developments in the U.S. and Iran War
The U.S. war with Iran rages on and continues to draw mounting public opposition and to induce harsh economic impacts. The conflict has prompted substantial blowback for the Trump administration. A recent poll from Quinnipiac University found that a majority (53%) of U.S. voters disapproved of U.S. military action against Iran, with a larger percentage...
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees, Citing Fortnite Slump
The cut represents about 20 percent of the video game company’s work force, a spokeswoman said.
iPhone Air Said to Be Roughly Twice as Popular as iPhone 16 Plus
While it certainly has its critics, the iPhone Air appears to have validated Apple's decision to retire the iPhone Plus, if new results from an independent analysis are anything to go by. Crowdsourced Speedtest data published by Ookla suggests the iPhone Air captured 6.8 percent of iPhone 17 generation samples in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2025, up from the 2.9 percent share the iPhone 16 Plus managed in the same launch window a year earlier.
Saturn Gets 11 New Moons, Bringing Its Total To A Whopping 285 –66 Percent Of All The Solar System's Moons
There's actually a rule which stops these moons from being given proper names. Don't give them the attention.
Hillsborough water main construction: Sales drop 60% for Bloomingdale businesses
A construction project to build a major water main is causing several businesses in eastern y to see sales drop by sixty percent.
'In Good Health': Why Is Colorectal Cancer Affecting Generations Differently?
Cases of colorectal cancer in young people have risen nearly 60 percent since the early 2000s. That’s according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and the National Cancer Institute. And a new study out this month by the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer is now the deadliest kind for those younger than 50.But this rise isn’t being felt across all generations in the same way. People born around 1990 are four times more likely to develop rectal cancer than those born around 1950. And for those 65 and older, colorectal cancer rates have actually decreased.So, what’s going on? And what can you do to protect yourself and your gut health? For those answers and more, we turn to a panel of experts.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Basketball Classics now available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
8-bit basketball game Basketball Classics is now available for Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch for $9.99 with a 10 percent-off launch discount, publisher Acclaim and developer Namo…
Pearl Abyss shares tumble after Crimson Desert fails to meet expectations
Pearl Abyss' shares dropped by nearly 30 percent after reviews for Crimson Desert went live last night.
Samsung Is Now Allowing Users In A Key Market To Use The Galaxy S26 Series For A Year By Paying Just 50 Percent Of The Price
Samsung Mobile is throwing everything, including the proverbial kitchen sink, to keep the sales cadence for the Galaxy S26 series elevated.
BrightSpring Health (BTSG) Climbs 7.8% on Double-Digit Growth Outlook
BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) is one of the 10 Stocks That Made Millionaires Today. BrightSpring rallied for a second day on Tuesday, jumping 7.81 percent to finish at $42.10 apiece, as investors welcomed the company’s reaffirmed growth outlook for this year. In a shareholders’ meeting on the same day, BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) […]
10,000 Teamsters Nurses at Corewell Health East Authorize a Strike
(WASHINGTON) – Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, represented by Teamsters Local 2024, have voted by nearly 90 percent to authorize a strike. The 10,0
Bad vs. worse in politics
If you ever thought the President Donald Trump-led Republican Party is bad, well the Democrats are worse. The Democrats lack politically astute leaders, as well as vision and discipline. They seem incapable of being on offense and are always on defense where it is difficult to score points and win. Only 37 percent of Americans […]
Louisiana had the 7th highest percentage of children with oral health problems. See U.S. data.
In 2024, about 15% of children in the U.S. ages 1 to 17 reported oral health problems, according to data analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
The hidden mental health crisis many women face during menopause
Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health - a new survey finds only 28 percent knew it could trigger conditions like depression or anxiety.
Three new businesses open at Watertown’s Paddock Arcade
Three new businesses have opened at the Paddock Arcade in downtown Watertown, bringing the historic mall to 90 percent occupancy.
Oscars walks political tightrope as poll shows Californians wary of Hollywood’s influence
Even in California, just 29 percent of voters say Hollywood has a positive impact on American culture, according to a new poll by POLITICO and its partners.
Healthcare spending surges past state benchmark
Spending on healthcare in Massachusetts jumped by 5.7 percent in 2024, according to new state report
Hollywood's top films were less diverse in 2025, study finds
The percentage of women and people of color holding lead roles in Hollywood's top movies dropped in 2025, according to a new UCLA study.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Climbs 11.8% on $7-Billion Buyout
Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) is one of the 10 Stocks Making Huge Moves Today. Caesars Entertainment jumped by 11.76 percent on Wednesday to finish at $29.07 apiece, as investors snapped up shares following developments on billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s planned acquisition of the company for $7 billion. According to Wall Street Journal, Fertitta is exclusively in […]
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
Nearly 40% of California-grown nonorganic produce has residues from pesticides made from potentially toxic PFAS chemicals that can remain in the body for years.
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.Nintendo shares were up nine percent in mid-morning trade on Wednesday, also likely boosted by the release of the final trailer for the star-studded upcoming "Super Mario" movie sequel.
Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024
Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.
Giants' No. 1 prospect Bryce Eldridge ‘100 percent' ready for big leagues
The San Francisco Giants' No. 1 prospect, Bryce Eldridge, declared he's "100 percent" ready to play in MLB.
Governor Bob Ferguson
I’ve said from the beginning of the discussion around the Millionaires’ Tax: Any bill I sign must send a significant percentage of that revenue back to Washington families and small business owners....
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
First M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Surface
Ahead of the launch of new iPad Air models equipped with the M4 chip, preliminary Geekbench benchmark results have surfaced for the device, giving us an idea of how its performance compares to the prior-generation M3 iPad Air. A pair of benchmarks from the 13-inch M4 iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular (iPad16,11) suggest the M4 iPad Air CPU is 17.3 percent faster in single-core performance and 7.9 percent faster in multi-core performance.
Strikes on Iran Spark Regional Escalation, Spread to Lebanon
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only one in four Americans support the strikes on Iran, with 43 percent opposed and the remainder undecided.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Skyrockets 19% on Acquisition Buzz
We recently published Wall Street Can’t Keep Up: 10 Big Names on a High. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) was one of the best performers on Thursday. Caesars Entertainment saw its share prices jump by 19.11 percent on Thursday to finish at $24.74 apiece, as investors gobbled up shares following reports that it is set to be […]
Patriots high on Kyle Williams’ development entering Year 2
Williams played just 31 percent of snaps his rookie season.
Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms
The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats’ largest in decades.
Cipher Mining (CIFR) Jumps 12.5% on Strong Revenues, Business Transition
We recently published 10 Stocks Winning the Market. Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) was one of the best performers on Tuesday. Cipher Mining saw its share prices jump by 12.48 percent on Tuesday to finish at $17.12 apiece as investors cheered the company’s strong bitcoin mining performance, while digesting its rebranding initiative to reflect its business […]
Memorial’s JJ Lowery claims Play of the Week
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – After counting up the votes, Memorial’s JJ Lowery’s finesse lay-up from week seven of Home Team Friday After the Buzzer claimed the Play of the Week. Lowery’s lay in received 98.8 percent of all of the votes to win the poll. During the play, Lowery comes down in transition attacks the defense […]
Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect at 10 Percent, Not 15
The change surprised executives and foreign leaders, who had been expecting the 15 percent rate the president announced on Saturday.
Hepatitis B vaccine rates are dropping
After a period of growth, the percentage of newborns being vaccinated against hepatitis B has seen significant declines in the last couple years, research finds
The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app that shares multiple predictions
Acme Weather embraces the idea that forecasts are never 100 percent accurate.
Nothing couldn’t wait to show off the Phone 4A
The new ‘Glyph Bar’ on Nothing’s upcoming midranger is 40 percent brighter than the Phone 3A’s LED strip lights.
Lakers honor championship coach Riley with statue
The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.As head coach in Los Angeles, Riley won 533 games, his winning percentage of 73.3 leading all Lakers coaches.
Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money
President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.
Live Nation Entertainment Reports Lower Net Income In FY25 Despite Revenue Growth
(RTTNews) - Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LVY) on Thursday reported full-year revenue of $25.20 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 9 percent from $23.16 billion in 2024 and above $22.73 billion in 2023.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) climbs 13% as 6 analysts firm up bullish ratings
We recently published 10 Market Winners With Stunning Gains. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) was one of the best performers on Wednesday. Caesars Entertainment rallied for a second day on Wednesday, jumping 13.03 percent to close at $21.42 apiece as investors took heart from maintained bullish ratings from six investment firms despite lower price targets for […]
Apple Brings iPhone-Style Battery Charge Limits to the Mac in macOS Tahoe 26.4
The macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta that Apple released today includes a Charge Limit feature for the Mac. There is a new slider bar that lets Mac users select a charge level from 80 percent to 100 percent. The Charge Limit is a setting that's available in addition to Optimized Battery Charging, and it can prevent a Mac from ever charging to 100 percent.
Studies show mental health services have risen significantly
Mental health services have risen by 57 percent in the last ten years, according to studies, as stigma around seeking treatment continues to decline.
Sunday shows preview: DHS shutdown, Epstein files backlash shine light on political quarrels
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the department. DHS accounts for 3 percent of the U.S. federal budget and most…
Director Pablo Larraín Launches Pijama, Affordable Movie Rental Service to Help Fix the Distribution Business (Exclusive)
Co-founded with his brother and producing partner, Juan de Dios Larraín, the new TVOD platform offers filmmakers pricing control, 80 percent revenue share and global territory flexibility.
A majority disapprove of how Trump is handling Greenland - AP-NORC
Twenty-four percent of adults approve of Trump’s handling of Greenland; 72% disapprove.
Athan Koutsiouroumbas: Pennsylvania's way behind on women-owned businesses
In Pennsylvania, women are less inclined to own small businesses. The Keystone State ranks in the bottom five of states in its percentage of women...
Most insurance claim denials are due to clerical error. The system needs to be simplified.
New data show 81 percent of claims denials are made for administrative reasons.
Tina Knowles, Black businesses honored at Fifteen Percent Pledge gala
Tina Knowles was celebrated alongside Black businesses and Black excellence at the star-studded Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles.
A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
A who’s who of celebrities will join them Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
Aurora James And Fifteen Percent Pledge Return To Honor Black Business Owners At 2026 Gala And Block Party
James and her organization are continuing to support and advance equity for Black-owned businesses by hosting their annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala as part of the 15th Street Block Party Weekend at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 7- 8.
CBER Report: Nevada Led the Nation in Post-Pandemic Small Business Growth
New analysis by UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research shows that 40 percent of Nevada’s employer firms were created after COVID-19 as new entrepreneurs reshaped the state’s recovery.
Scientists Explored an Island Cave and Found 1 Million-Year-Old Remnants of a Lost World
Up to 50 percent of species—which included 12 bird species and 4 frog species—on Aotearoa’s North Island went extinct before humans arrived
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
Disney’s Profit Wilts, Pulled Down by Movies and TV
Per-share quarterly profit declined 7 percent from a year earlier despite revenue growth from the company’s streaming and cruise businesses.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Be 6% More Expensive Than Galaxy S25 Ultra Due To DRAM, NAND Price Increases; Samsung Betting On AI, SoC Upgrade & New Camera To Generate Sales
Due to rising mobile DRAM and NAND flash prices, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could end up becoming an estimated 6 percent more expensive than the Galaxy S25 Ultra
Patriots Defender Squashes ‘Crazy’ Drake Maye Playoff Narrative
Despite stringing together three dominant postseason outings, the New England Patriots defense doesn’t want to hear about carrying Drake Maye to Super Bowl LX. Maye led New England to a 14-3 season and AFC East championship by accounting for 35 touchdowns with a league-leading 72.0 completion percentage. The MVP finalist hasn’t lived up to those […]
Trump Threatens Canada Over Business Jet Dispute
The president said he would restrict the use of Canadian-built aircraft and impose a 50 percent on them until the dispute was resolved.
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure
The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of 'elevated' economic uncertainty.
Ray J says he has only a short time left to live after hospitalization: 'Heart is only beating, like, 25 percent'
Ray J says he was notified by doctors that he only has a short time left to live after his recent hospitalization: 'My heart is only beating, like, 25 percent.'
Ray J Shares His Heart Is "Only Beating 25 Percent" After Near-Fatal Hospitalization
Ray J said his heart is "only beating 25 percent" after he "almost died" while hospitalized for a severe case of pneumonia earlier in January.
Who really pays for business tax cuts in New Hampshire?
Earlier this month, the New Hampshire House passed what looks like a tiny change: a 0.05 percentage point cut to the Business Enterprise Tax. But this small number masks big consequences.
After Much Speculation, Anta Sports Scoops Up 29% Puma Stake in $1.8 Billion Deal
Anta Sports has reached a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis to acquire a 29.06 percent stake in Puma SE in a deal worth 1.5 billion euros.
Birmingham business will donate sales to immigrant group amid Minneapolis ICE protests
Thank You Books is donating 10 percent of its sales to HICA in solidarity with the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis.
Farmers Now Owe a Lot More for Health Insurance
More than a quarter of the agricultural workforce purchases health insurance through the individual marketplace, a much larger share than the overall percentage of U.S. adults. After a tough year for farmers, the loss of enhanced ACA subsidies is putting health insurance out of reach for many.
Microsoft ports the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows PCs
The Xbox app will download and stream games on all Arm-based Windows devices, and now more than 85 percent of the Game Pass catalog is compatible.
New study reveals political affiliations of pro athletes
A new study offers insight into the political affiliation of professional athletes, showing a wide spectrum of opinions on current events across different sports. The VoteHub study found 53 percent…
Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells in the lab using “vibrating molecules” - Futura-Sciences
A groundbreaking advance in the fight against cancer has just been made. Scientists have developed a revolutionary technique that uses vibrating molecules to kill malignant cells. This innovative method showed a remarkable 99 percent success ... Read more
Inside Amazon's 'mind-blowing' plan to fix groceries and beat Walmart
Internal documents show Amazon is reshaping its retail infrastructure to compete head-on with Walmart's Supercenter model.
ESPN Model Forecasts Tight Patriots-Texans Playoff Clash
ESPN Analytics foreshadows a razor-close AFC Divisional Round matchup between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans. The Patriots enter Sunday’s playoff game with the narrowest of edges. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives New England a 50.9 percent win probability. Oddsmakers also don’t see much of a gap between the Patriots and Texans. Most sportsbooks peg […]
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35, then worsen gradually with age. The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved their physical capacity by up to 10 percent. It’s a powerful reminder that staying active matters, even if you start late.
Rackspace raises email hosting prices by as much as 706 percent
Rackspace tells Ars that hosted email is still a part of its "mission."
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.
ICYMI: MyChesCo Highlights Pennsylvania as Top State for Business Survival Under Governor Josh Shapiro - PA Department of Community & Economic Development
“Pennsylvania is quietly pulling off what many states only promise: keeping new businesses alive long enough to thrive.” “New federal data shows that 56 percent of companies launched in Pennsylvania […]
Fact check: Trump’s Detroit economic speech
Inflation hasn’t “stopped.” Consumer prices are up during this presidential term, not “down.” Grocery prices are rising, not starting to fall “rapidly.” US businesses and consumers, not China, pay US tariffs on Chinese imports. It’s impossible to reduce prescription drug prices by “thousands” of percentage points, since this would mean Americans would be getting paid to acquire their medicines.
Rockets bring 3-point shooting struggles into matchup vs. Bulls
There was a point in the NBA season when the Rockets' robust 3-point shooting percentage served as a counter to the team's relatively low number of attempts from beyond the arc.
Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff
The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
President Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran on Monday in response to a violence crackdown by Tehran on growing anti-government protests. “Effecti…
From Borges to Jennifer Aniston: Science begins to illuminate the mysteries of memory
How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel the secrets of one of the brain’s most common and least understood functions
Amazon is planning to build a Walmart-style supercenter
A Chicago suburb greenlit Amazon's bid to build a 225,000 square-foot mega store with in-person shopping and e-commerce fulfillment.
Portland approves fee for larger entertainment venues
Portland City Council has voted to amend the city code to direct a percentage of ticket prices from large venues to support the local arts community.
People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to immune strength and cellular maintenance. Brazilian supercentenarians often remain mentally sharp, survive serious infections, and come from families where multiple members live past 100. Together, they reveal aging not as inevitable decline, but as a form of biological resilience.
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1%
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget. According to an article on the ARS Technica website, while the White House initially proposed slashing science funding by nearly 50 percent last summer—even ordering “closeout” plans for dozens of active missions—Congress has stepped in to restore the agency’s ... Read More
Doctors’ visits for flu-like illness at highest rate on record since 1997
Activity during the current flu season is growing to severe levels, with the percentage of doctors’ visits for flu-like illnesses reaching the highest level on record, according to the most r…
Science seeks keys to human longevity in the genetic mixing of Brazilian supercentenarians
A study of 160 people over a century old includes some of the oldest humans on the planet
Stats the end of a great regular season
The Denver Broncos tied a franchise record with 14 regular season wins (tied with the 1998 team that won the Super Bowl). The defense set a new franchise record for sacks with 68. They also had the best sack percentage since 1971. Sack rates were much higher back then because there were so many fewer […]
How the Increasingly Wide World of Sports Became the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of International Relations
More than 80 percent of sports diplomacy today is undertaken by non-government-credentialed “diplomats.” Ahead of the Olympics, SPS’s Lindsay Krasnoff explains what that means.
CES 2026: Anker Unveils New Qi2 Charger, Nano Power Strip, and Docking Station
Anker today announced several new charging options that are set to start rolling out to customers in January. There are three products in the Nano family, along with a new Anker multi-device charging station designed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The $150 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station offers 25W Qi2 fast charging for supported iPhone models, matching the speeds delivered through MagSafe. It can charge an iPhone 17 to 80 percent in 55 minutes.
Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say
A new study found that the court’s Republican appointees voted for the wealthier side in cases 70 percent of the time in 2022, up from 45 percent in 1953.
Universal Music Acquires 30 Percent Stake in India’s Excel Entertainment
As part of the deal, which values Excel at $290 million, Universal Music Group will receive global rights to all future original soundtracks attached to projects produced by the fast-growing Indian company.
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Climbs 30% on Business Transformation
We recently published 10 Stocks Already Shocking 2026 With Massive Gains. Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) was one of the top performers last week. Ondas Holdings soared by 29.95 percent week-on-week as investors took its recent corporate rebranding as cue for a broader business transformation. Effective in the first quarter of the year, Ondas Holdings Inc. […]
IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch
The IDC predicts RAM costs could lead to more expensive PCs and shrink the market by 8.9 percent in 2026.
Christmas Standings: How the Penguins sit after a December fall
The Penguins got to Thanksgiving holiday and the end of November with the fourth best points percentage and similar spot in the division. December didn’t go as smoothly, they leave in seventh place in points, and barely sixth in points%, thanks to a 1-5-4 slump that saw losing every which way you can go. We’ll […]
This school banned phones. Remarkable things happened.
After Ballard High School banned phones, they saw a 67 percent increase in students checking out library books. We hear from psychologist Jean Twenge about what phone bans can do for kids.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and other Nintendo games are up to 50 percent off
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Donald Trump Gets Lowest Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Ever: Report
Despite Trump’s boasts, the broadcast’s ratings reportedly dropped 35 percent from last year’s record low.
Donald Trump Gets Lowest Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Ever: Report
Despite Trump’s boasts, the broadcast’s ratings reportedly dropped 35 percent from last year’s record low.
Amazon’s After-Christmas Sale Is Stocked With Outdoor Gear Deals Up to 70% Off—Shop Cotopaxi, Osprey, and More
Amazon's after-Christmas sale is filled with incredible deals on hiking and camping gear from Osprey, Cotopaxi, The North Face, and more top brands up to 70 percent off. Upgrade your outdoor gear with high-quality tents, camping chairs, hiking boots, and more—starting at just $4.
