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New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary
Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.
Molly Moylan combines service, science and community impact
For Elon University student Molly Moylan '26, service is not just something she does on campus, but it is deeply rooted in the community she calls home. As a full time resident of Alamance County,...
Why is Sweetgreen's business wilting?
Sweetgreen, the Los Angeles-based salad and lunch bowl chain, reported a same-store sales decline of 9.5% in November.
At rural health convention, Outside companies rush to claim a share of Alaska’s funding
Representatives from 20 health technology companies traveled to Alaska to discuss the state’s $272 million in rural health funding.
Federal mental health funding restored for programs in San Antonio, across US after abrupt reversal
Federal funding for mental health and addiction services will continue after a sudden reversal by the Trump administration — ending a brief but alarming period of uncertainty for nonprofits across the country, including in San Antonio.
Corsairs of the Maelstrom – Revealed at the New Year Preview 2026
Huron Blackheart's Red Corsairs launch fresh assaults from the Maelstrom – but they're not the only pirates in the galaxy. Prince Yriel joins the fray with his Aeldari Corsairs, the Eldritch Raiders!
Doctors reveal what ‘reasonable’ drinking looks like — and who should avoid alcohol
Health experts weigh in on alcohol decisions after Dry January, offering guidance on finding balance between social drinking and potential health risks.
‘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
Rep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?
Will Rep. David Valadao’s health care votes help or hurt his re-election chances?
From the Galápagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species
Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.
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.
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...
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 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
FBI Search Journalist's Home, U.S. Greenland Talks, Mental Health Funding : Up First from NPR
The FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation, raising concerns among press advocates about an escalation against press freedom.U.S. talks with Denmark and Greenland end without a deal on Greenland’s future, but a new working group forms as allies push back on President Trump’s security-driven claims.And after widespread confusion and backlash, the Trump administration reverses course and restores roughly $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs nationwide.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Emily Kopp, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Kaity Kline, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.
New report confirms bad news about the Galaxy S26 Plus' display
Sources from Samsung's supply chain have confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S26 Plus will continue to be largely the same as S25 Plus.
Center for Healthy Living focuses on optimizing health in January webinar
The January 2026 featured webinar offered by the Center for Healthy Living (CHL) is titled “Optimizing Your Health” and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. ET Jan. 21. “A balanced life looks different…
Why business must lead the next era of prosperity
Given the stark imbalances between abundance and scarcity and collaboration and isolation, genuine leadership is needed now more than ever to drive prosperity.
RCS texting between Galaxy phones and iPhones could improve soon
Apple could be working on bringing RCS Universal Profile 3.0 to iPhones with an update, which could improve RCS texting with Galaxy phones.
Kings miss offensive opportunities in overtime loss to Golden Knights
Whatever levels of frustration the Los Angeles Kings had before tonight’s game wildly escalated by the time the game ended.
Leak reveals how Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display feature performs in real life
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to have the Privacy Display feature. A new leak uncovers how the exclusive feature works in real life.
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera specs and memory configurations leak again
Samsung is bringing camera hardware improvements to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. And despite the RAM shortage, it is keeping the 16GB RAM option.
Mohamed Salah exits AFCON with unfinished business
Elimination by Senegal in the semi-final means Salah is running out of time to burnish his Egypt legacy with a trophy
Four Eagles Headed to the Senior Bowl
Lewis Bond, Logan Taylor, Jude Bowry, and Quintayvious Hutchins have all accepted invitations to this year’s Senior Bowl. The Panini Senior Bowl is the premier post-season college all-star game, played in Mobile, Alabama and widely viewed as the first step in the NFL Draft process and the last time the more than 900 NFL personnel […]
New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption
Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By focusing on a chaotic early era known as post-inflationary reheating, researchers reveal that “red-hot” dark matter could survive long enough to become the calm, structure-building force we see today.
Sports for People and Planet
The $2.3 trillion global sports economy is experiencing robust growth, with annual revenues projected to reach $8.8 trillion by 2050. However, factors such as rising levels of physical inactivity and escalating environmental challenges could erode up to $1.6 trillion in annual revenue by mid-century. The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, has developed this insight report to highlight the urgent social and economic imperative for coordinated public–private action to secure the sector’s long-term resilience, presenting transformative, multistakeholder pathways and innovative case studies.This approach ensures that the future of sport remains competitive and inspiring, while also being sustainable and inclusive for people and the planet alike.
Samsung finally confirms the basic Galaxy AI features staying free
After years of including Galaxy AI language that left the door open to paywalls and subscriptions, Samsung finally closed it.
Smithsonian hands over documents as its leader works to balance “principal and pragmatism” in facing White House demands
As the Smithsonian faced a deadline to comply with the White House’s request for extensive documents about its museum exhibitions, Lonnie Bunch III, the historian who leads the institution, has been treading a careful line between maintaining independence and complying with the Trump administration’s demands.
Galaxy S26: Two Samsung flagships will charge faster, 2nm chip almost certain to come to Europe
A leaker has recently confirmed the latest rumors about an Exynos chip in the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+, which could make for an exciting change in 2026. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely come with 60-watt fast charging, the Galaxy S26 is also set to benefit from faster charging.
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.
Opinion | Mary Peltola Puts Alaska in Play for Democrats
Mary Peltola’s entry into the Alaska Senate race is a building block in an electoral strategy Democrats have been working on for months.
Emergency Care Holdings Acquires Philips Emergency Care Business, Launching Global Emergency Care Platform
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2026--Emergency Care Holdings, backed by Bridgefield Capital, acquired Philips Emergency Care, establishing a scalable platform in a $26B market.
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.
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...
Samsung upgrades 2 budget Galaxy phones to January 2026 security patch
Samsung has upgraded two more Galaxy devices to the January 2026 security patch. These two devices are the Galaxy M53 and Galaxy A06 4G. The update improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience. The Galaxy A06 4G has received the January 2026 security patch based on One UI 8 in Thailand, […]
Driving Progress on the America First Global Health Strategy Through Bilateral Global Health MOU with Malawi - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is advancing a new model of global health assistance—one that prioritizes the protection of the American people from infectious disease threats while empowering recipient countries to achieve self-reliance and accountability within their national healthcare systems. Today, the United States and the Government of Malawi signed a five-year, $936 million bilateral health cooperation Memorandum […]
Samsung's One UI 8.5 finally offers the wild unlock animations we've been waiting for
Samsung’s LockStar update brings fully customizable unlock animations and manual AOD brightness control to One UI 8.5.
New Galaxy S26 series rumor brings some much-needed good news for Samsung's 'base' flagship
Previously expected to match its predecessor in a key department, the "vanilla" Galaxy S26 is now tipped for a major upgrade.
New LockStar update brings several screen unlock effects to One UI 8.5
Samsung has released a new update to GoodLock's LockStar app. It brings screen unlock animation effects and manual brightness to the AOD.
One UI 8.5 LockStar introduces new unlock animations, manual AOD brightness and more
Samsung quietly introduced a new LockStar version, which brings support for One UI 8.5 and adds new unlock animations, manual AOD brightness control, and more. This update is not flashy in the keynote sense; it is practical. LockStar has always been the playground for Galaxy users who hate being boxed in. One UI 8.0 polished […]
Science of Beer Returns to Pink Palace
Learn a little something while you throw a couple back at this annual event.
Alaska’s third-largest political party votes to dissolve, raising uncertainty for its 19,000 members
The Alaskan Independence Party “has for some time been legally alive yet spiritually dead,” its leaders said.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Weak Point
New benchmarks highlight the power of Qualcomm's Snapdragon at the heart of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but they also reveal a weak point in the specifications.
Alabama Democrats to Ivey: ‘The state of the state is unaffordable’
“We must not allow a state of our state to be one that only a select few can afford.”
Windows info-disclosure 0-day bug gets a fix as CISA sounds alarm
: First Patch Tuesday of 2026 goes big
Could Vestavia Hills be getting a new entertainment district?
Do you think Vestavia Hills needs additional entertainment districts? If so, where would you put them? Share your thoughts in the comments 👇 #vestaviahills #entertainmentdistrict #alabama #alcohol nw
Chelsea Handler calls out Timothée Chalamet's controversial 'Marty Supreme' press run: 'Leo wouldn't say that'
Chelsea Handler shared her two cents on Timothée Chalamet's controversial press run for his award-winning film, suggesting the actor is taking his promotion 'too seriously.'
CBS Sports projects two Alabama first round picks in NFL mock draft
Alabama's Ty Simpson and Kadyn Proctor have been projected as first round picks, according to a recent NFL mock draft.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 might be Samsung’s first foldable to ship without a crease
As long as Samsung can stomach the inevitable price hike it'll have to push to customers, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could arrive creaseless.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Updated Release Date
Samsung confirms "inevitable" price increases. The real concern is what this means for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 deals.
Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found
For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned UC Berkeley scientists their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy.
Unpacking All the Samsung Galaxy S26 Rumors: Cameras, Pricing, Specs, More
S26 leaks include Samsung potentially ditching the Edge, Perplexity AI integration, and better Qi2 wireless charging compatibility. Based on our experience, here's what we expect in early 2026.
Stardome Comedy Club Founder Announces Retirement and Sale After Decades of Entertainment
After more than four decades at the helm of one of Birmingham’s most well-known entertainment venues, Bruce Ayers has announced his retirement and the sale of T
Clinton fails to show for Epstein deposition, threatened with contempt of Congress
In a letter, the former president said a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee was “invalid and legally unenforceable.”
The Galaxy S26 Plus' latest rumors got me asking: where's the Plus, exactly?
It's not to be found in the battery compartment, I can tell you that much.
Why Peltola’s Entry May Not Change the Senate Math
Democrats were ecstatic Monday over news that former Rep. Mary Peltola will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. There is no doubt that Peltola is Alaska Democrats’ strongest possible candidate, just as former Sen. Sherrod Brown is the best possible challenger to appointed Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump's administration to restrict the rights of transgender people.
A $2,500 full body scan said he was healthy. Then he had a catastrophic stroke.
Prenuvo promotes full body MRI scans to detect hazardous conditions early. But medical associations say they may cause unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security.
NASA’s Webb Delivers Unprecedented Look Into Heart of Circinus Galaxy
The Circinus Galaxy, a galaxy about 13 million light-years away, contains an active supermassive black hole that continues to influence its evolution. The
Circinus Galaxy (Hubble and Webb Compass Image)
This image shows two views of the Circinus galaxy, one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and the other by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRISS (Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph. It shows compass arrows, scale bar, and color key for reference.
Circinus Galaxy Zoom
This zoom-in video shows the location of the Circinus galaxy on the sky. It begins with a ground-based photo of the constellation Circinus by the late astrophotographer Akira Fujii. The video closes in on the Circinus galaxy, using views from the Digitized Sky Survey and the Dark...
Teneo to acquire PwC New Zealand’s business restructuring services unit
The group will sit within Teneo’s Financial Advisory business and will report to its CEO, Daniel Butters.
The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science : Short Wave
In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That’s the protective shield that blocks large amounts of harmful UV radiation. And without it, the rate of cancer, cataracts and crop failure would skyrocket. Today on the show, we dive into ozone science and examine how scientists successfully sounded the alarm and solved an Antarctic mystery.Check out our episode on an Antarctic plankton mystery. And, listen to our monthly series Nature Quest.Interested in more atmospheric science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Becky Brown.
The four paths forward for US scientists in 2026
US science is worth fighting for, but so are the science projects and scientists denied opportunities. Here are 4 paths all worth exploring.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Dates, Pre-Order Offers And Pricing
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra at the next Galaxy Unpacked. When will this take place, when will pre-orders open and when will see the first reviews?
This day in history: Before Spokane was an entertainment destination, some blamed union salaries
From 1976: Was the local stagehands union causing entertainment acts to skip Spokane?
Powell's Made This Political: Sen. Marshall
Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) shares his thoughts on the DOJ serving the Federal Reserve with subpoenas and whether or not he agrees with some of his GOP colleagues who will oppose any Federal Reserve nominations with this going on. Senator Marshall voices his support for President Trump's credit card interest rate cap proposal and discusses what's next on health care from the Senate. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government - Alabama Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government Hoover, Alabama – A recent grant in the amount of $11,751,607.34 in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding that was awarded for two innovative projects in Hoover, Alabama—Broad […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Updated Release Date
Samsung confirms "inevitable" price increases. The real concern is what this means for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 deals.
New Zealand Business Confidence Nears 12-Year High on Rate Cuts
New Zealand business confidence surged to the highest in almost 12 years as aggressive central bank rate cuts spark an economic recovery.
Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws
AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.
With Democrats at a Crossroads, Elizabeth Warren Urges a Left Turn
The Massachusetts senator signaled alarm about her party’s movement toward the center, warning in a speech that Democrats should not cozy up to the wealthy and the powerful.
Bay State business outlook remains gloomy entering new year
Mass. companies cite escalating costs as their top concern, overshadowing otherwise resilient economic activity.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 delay pushes release date to mid-March
According to a new report, Samsung’s delayed Galaxy S26 launch will result in a release date for the whole series...
Kamala Harris swears in Helena Moreno as New Orleans mayor: ‘She is talented. She is tough.’
“The future of America is being built in cities like this, and their leaders who honor the past, meet the present moment and invest in the future. And that is the kind of leadership Helena Moreno brings to this moment.”
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Zoom, Microsoft, Roku, Netflix & more
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street.
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola announces Senate bid in Alaska
Democrats are getting the news they’d been hoping for out of Alaska, with former US Rep. Mary Peltola launching a Senate campaign on Monday morning.
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
The former congresswoman is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. Nationally, Democrats have high hopes that she can flip the seat.
Mary Peltola Runs for Senate in Alaska, Lifting Democrats’ Hopes
The former congresswoman is the latest top-tier recruit for Democrats, who face a difficult Senate map this year as they try to retake control of the chamber.
Full Slate of Entertainment Announced for 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship
Full Slate of Entertainment Announced for 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship
Tigers cut ties with FanDuel Sports Network
MLB teams are rethinking local broadcasts after dropping FanDuel SN.
Fulham 3-1 Middlesbrough
A great first round win against a strong Championship side. We're still on this stunning run of form that we can hopefully bring into the Premier League and the next round of the FA Cup. Alan: Could have started with Tom Cairney because he ran the show when he came on.
LANL: Los Alamos To Play Key Role In Renewed Quantum Science Center
The U.S. Department of Energy renewed $125 million in funding over five years for the Quantum Science Center to advance quantum-HPC.
Le Pen's political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris this week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds.
Galaxy S27 Ultra camera details surface for the first time
The Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly bring an upgrade to the primary camera by using a newer ISOCELL sensor with newer technologies.
LANL: Los Alamos To Play Key Role In Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Quantum Science Center will develop hybrid computing architectures that integrate quantum computers with leadership-class HPCs. Image courtesy Adam Malin/ORNL, Dept. of Energy LANL NEWS RELEASE…
Golden Globes 2026 winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Adolescence’ lead the night
Timothée Chalamet and Owen Cooper continued their 2026 award season winning streaks
Timothée Chalamet, Paul Thomas Anderson take honours at Gloden Globes
Chalamet picks up best actor award for his role in sports comedy-drama "Marty Supreme."
Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 makes first Geekbench appearance
For the first time, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 has surfaced on Geekbench with the Exynos 2600 processor. The first listing alone revealed the phone’s graphics capabilities, backed by Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU. This listing is important because it’s the first time the company’s latest in-house AP is featured in a real device. The company has […]
Federal Prosecutors Are Said to Have Opened Inquiry Into Fed Chair Powell
The investigation, which centers on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.
Step Into the Upside Down: Samsung and Netflix Offer Exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ Theme for Galaxy
As the door closes on “Stranger Things,” Samsung Electronics and Netflix are giving fans a chance to celebrate the final season of the iconic show that has shaped pop culture for nearly a decade. Starting Jan. 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers via Galaxy Store1
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Rise Has A Risky Side Effect
Samsung confirms "inevitable" price increases. The real concern is what this means for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 deals.
Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaked Exynos 2600 GPU benchmark compared with OnePlus 15
Leaked Exynos 2600 benchmarks of an actual Galaxy S26 offer an early look at the performance of the world’s first 2nm chipset. This includes the Xclipse 960 GPU benchmark, which can be compared to the Adreno 840 that is part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found inside the OnePlus 15.
Los Alamos to Play Key Role in Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Department of Energy has renewed funding for the Quantum Science Center, with Los Alamos National Laboratory continuing to play a vital role along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the center’s mission to advance quantum science and technology. The center will be funded for $125 million over five years to focus on quantum-accelerated high-performance computing.
Fire Breaks Out At Bourne Woodworking Business
Bourne firefighters responded to a four-alarm commercial building fire on Saturday, January 10.
Tickets are now on sale for Business Report's Business Awards & Hall of Fame
One of the Capital Region’s most anticipated business celebrations returns this spring—and tickets are now available. Business Report and Junior Achievement will honor six standout leaders and companies at the Business Awards & Hall of Fame Gala on Tuesday, March 17, at the Crowne Plaza. Selected by a panel of independent community judges, this year’s […]
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra HP6 leak points to camera evolution
Samsung may launch the Galaxy S27 Ultra with an ISOCELL HP6 camera sensor in early 2027, and rumors signal evolution, rather than a technological revolution. The Galaxy S27 Ultra camera story is starting the way these stories usually do. A leak from Ice Universe points to a new main sensor, the ISOCELL S5KHP6. The leak […]
UCare CEO salary topped $1M as the health insurer foundered
Compensation for Hilary Marden-Resnik declined, but still stood out given insurer’s failure. The CEO is stepping down with the Jan. 1 sale of UCare assets to a competitor.