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‘Chief of War’ and Fiji tribute cap memorable year for entertainment
A groundbreaking historical drama set during the epic power struggle to unify the Hawaiian islands; a record-breaking concert at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell; a spotlight on island playwrights; and the return of the Blaisdell Concert Hall as a major performance venue after a $10 million improvement project are among the most memorable entertainment events of 2025.
NC political leaders react to raid to capture Venezuelan president
The capture of Nicolas Maduro is garnering responses from across the political spectrum in North Carolina.
Local business owner speaks out amid US military operation in home country
The owner, Michael Meza, left his home country of Venezuela seven years ago. He described the terrible conditions under the Maduro regime and is glad to see him go.
GCW's Brett Lauderdale Offers Health Update On Nick Gage Following Rehab
Brett Lauderdale has provided an update on Nick Gage's health and recovery after he checked into treatment last year.
Vang: Somali women entrepreneurs are revving up Minnesota’s economy
They run child care centers, health care agencies, salons, restaurants, consulting firms and retail shops. Many work two jobs while also managing households, Ka Vang writes.
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
Congress has a legal, constitutional and even moral responsibility to assert itself as a branch when it comes to military actions by the US, says an expert on war powers.
Brain Game: Triangle Math & Science Academy vs. Lee Early College
Academic teams from Triangle Math & Science Academy and Lee Early College face off in the Jan. 3, 2026, edition of Brain Game.
Health officials warn of measles exposure at 3 South Carolina locations
The South Carolina Department of Health has reported three instances of public exposure to measles in Greenville and Spartanburg after an infected individual visited several locations in late December.
Saturday sports: Winter Olympics preview; NFL wraps up regular season
The new year brings
Week 18 fantasy WR rankings: Best starts at wide receiver
This ancient fossil could rewrite the story of human origins
Scientists may have cracked the case of whether a seven-million-year-old fossil could walk upright. A new study found strong anatomical evidence that Sahelanthropus tchadensis was bipedal, including a ligament attachment seen only in human ancestors. Despite its ape-like appearance and small brain, its leg and hip structure suggest it moved confidently on two legs. The finding places bipedalism near the very root of the human family tree.
RADV Driver Lands Another Big Improvement For Early AMD GCN Graphics Cards
Beyond Linux 6.19 switching old AMD GCN 1.0 and 1.1 GPUs to the AMDGPU kernel driver by default for better performance, RADV out-of-the-box, and more, there are still more improvements planned for these aging AMD graphics cards
5 little habits to try every day for a healthier year
Your ears. Your feet. Your teeth. How you take care of them matters. Try these small daily habits to improve your health this year.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Two unstable atoms are rewriting neutron star explosions
Scientists have precisely measured two unstable atomic nuclei that play a crucial role in explosive X-ray bursts on neutron stars. The results reveal faster nuclear reactions than previously thought, reshaping how we understand element formation in extreme cosmic environments.
News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will wrap up AFC South with sweep of Titans
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (12-4) hosts Tennessee (3-13) in the regular season finale. A win will deliver the Jaguars the AFC South title, while a loss (and a Texans win) will give Houston the division title.
CFP overreactions: Indiana's Curt Cignetti on Hall of Fame track
The quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff provided plenty of material for overreactions
Trump claims he’s in ‘perfect health’ after interview on aspirin regimen, compression socks
Trump boasted Friday that he "aced" his cognitive exam for the "third straight time."
Pebble reboots its thinnest smartwatch with the Pebble Round 2
Pebble launches a $199 smartwatch with rounded screen that can last up to 2 weeks on one charge.
The Future Albert Einstein Believed In
The brilliant physicist fought for the promise of a diverse, meritocratic America. We need his optimism today.
UNC Health visitor restrictions begin on Jan. 5
UNC Health hospitals and facilities are implementing visitor restrictions on Monday, Jan. 5.
UNC Health hospitals starting temporary visitor restrictions as flu season ramps up
UNC Health's Triangle-area hospitals will implement temporary visitor restrictions on Monday, Jan. 5.
Instagram Head Calls Out Camera Companies for Going in the Wrong Direction
'They are betting on the wrong direction.'
Woodburn High winter sports roundup: Fresh faces, multiple takedowns
As the winter sports season heats up, Woodburn High School’s winter sports are seeing both early success and challenges. Whether it’s the girls wrestling squad dominating tournaments or the boys […]
An insider’s take on ‘Hamilton’ — when not everything goes as planned
“Hamilton” plays Madison’s Overture Hall Jan. 6-18. A.D. Weaver talks how the musical resonates now, and what happens when things go wrong.
South County Politics Are…Complicated
The more you learn about the region’s tribal feuds, diverse communities and uncategorizable people, the more you realize how wrong conventional wisdom really is.
Business continuity isn’t keeping pace with cyber threats, warns Sedgwick CISO
Third-party attacks and policy exclusions are rewriting the rules of cyber risk
NJ 2025: The year in political flashpoints
These stories sparked conversation in 2025. What can we expect in 2026?
Lane Kiffin Earns $500K Bonus From Ole Miss Win Over Georgia
LSU is paying Kiffin's full bonus structure from Ole Miss—even though he's not coaching them anymore. He can earn up to $1 million total.
Cherry Street business owner says changing shopping habits hurt sales in 2025
Magnolia Soap and Bath Company, located on Cherry Street, recently celebrated five years in business, and has grown to three locations. But owner, Scottie Lawrence, says 2025 brought unexpected challenges like slowing sales.
New: Noise ordinance takes effect for Raleigh commercial businesses
An updated version of the city's noise ordinance took effect on Thursday, impacting people in the Glenwood South community. WRAL News looks at how this differs from the noise rules the city has tried in the past.
Student Voices: Learning To Judge: Rediscovering Finance, Wisdom & Community At Harvard Business School
What begins as technical training in finance becomes an education in values, writes Harvard MS/MBA student Abhi Gunasekar.
New NC laws in 2026: School phone ban, 2 genders only, health care reforms
North Carolina is kicking off 2026 with new laws going into place. Some were highly contested in the state legislature while others found broad support.
Trump Has Renamed the Kennedy Center, but a Satirist Owns the URL
A comedy writer bought the web domain TrumpKennedyCenter.org and the satirical site he created is drawing attention amid the backlash over the institution’s renaming.
Trump says there’s ‘nothing’s wrong’ with his health, got CT scan not MRI
President Trump disputed the idea that there was anything wrong with his health and clarified that he got a CT scan instead of an MRI scan when he visited Walter Reed National Military Me…
26 Bold Predictions for 2026: Bills, Orioles Win Titles; USA Makes World Cup Run
What will 2026 bring in the sports world? We asked our FOX Sports writers to look into their crystal balls for the upcoming year.
The Year the Newsletter Business Reached a Fever Pitch
Writers, investors and pop stars alike are building new media businesses to connect directly with readers and fans.
Top Science Stories Of 2025
Written by: Nicola Jones for Knowable Magazine 2025 was a year of turmoil for many scientists — particularly in the United States, where job cuts and budget slashing have left […]
An Engineer Says He’s Found a Way to Overcome Earth’s Gravity
This new propulsion system could rewrite the rules of spaceflight—not to mention completely defy conventional physics.
Cape Fear Valley Health welcomes first baby of 2026
Analeia Rhoads Simpson became the first baby of 2026 born at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Thursday morning.
NASA’s Webb telescope just discovered one of the weirdest planets ever
A newly discovered exoplanet is rewriting the rules of what planets can be. Orbiting a city-sized neutron star, this Jupiter-mass world has a bizarre carbon-rich atmosphere filled with soot clouds and possibly diamonds at its core. Its extreme gravity stretches it into a lemon shape, and it completes a full orbit in under eight hours. Scientists are stunned — no known theory explains how such a planet could exist.
Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales
The hill I will die on: Enough of the ‘Hey you!’ faux-friend nonsense. You’re a business, not my mate
No, your communications don’t make me feel valued as an individual. A ‘Dear’ or ‘Sir’ wouldn’t hurt once in a while, says writer Max Fletcher
Nine science-backed ways to help you feel better in 2026
From channelling your anger to writing lists and singing more often – here are some science-backed tips to boost your wellbeing.
Broncos check AFC West box, but have bigger goals ahead
"I know all the guys in that locker room will tell you that their goals are bigger than winning the AFC West," Broncos WR Courtland Sutton said.
Broncos-Chiefs game set Prime record with 21.1 million viewers
Although the Chiefs started their third-string QB, Bo Nix and the Broncos teamed up for the biggest Prime game of all-time.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Cox scores 29, Colgate knocks off Lafayette 85-77
EASTON, Pa. (AP) Jalen Cox scored 29 points, Sam Wright scored 20 points and added nine rebounds, and Colgate beat Lafayette 85-77 on Wednesday.
How Major Entertainment Companies’ Stocks Performed in 2025
The year was a major inflection point for streaming profitability despite the continued decline of linear TV and mixed box office success.
SK's 2018 wrestling champs headline Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame class
The first team to win a state title from Kitsap, along with a family and 10 individuals, will be honored by Kitsap Athletic Roundtable.
HUSKERS vs Utah Pre-Game Vibes: Vegas, Baby…Vegas
It’s game day for the final time in the 2025 season, so let’s rock it together one last football afternoon!
Duke Health, WakeMed doctors report increase in flu cases
Flu cases at Duke Health more than doubled in a single week. A Duke Health doctor noted that a lower vaccination rate is contributing to a more severe season than last year.
Duke Health sees flu cases double in past week, spike in pediatric illnesses
Flu cases at Duke Health more than doubled in a single week. A Duke Health doctor noted that a lower vaccination rate is contributing to a more severe season than last year.
26 Popular Science stories you loved in 2025
From radioactive water to $25 vintage airplanes to a WWII shipwreck mystery.
2025 Fantasy Football RB Exit Interview: Lack of chaos saw running back position enjoy continued stability this season
2025 in review: Top high school sports stories of the year
From team state championships to amazing individual performances, it's time to look back at the best high school sports stories of 2025. Perrysburg senior ...
Duke Health limits hospital visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases locally and nationally
The Duke University Health System stated that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers will temporarily limit patient visitations, effective Tuesday, Jan. 6. The release added that the restrictions will be reviewed if and when respiratory illness cases decline.
Duke Health to limit visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases, joins other hospital systems
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
Downtime from politics matters, too
A life wholly consumed with angst about government is a waste. We all need quiet deck time, too, writes R. Bruce Anderson.
Downtime from politics matters, too
A life wholly consumed with angst about government is a waste. We all need quiet deck time, too, writes R. Bruce Anderson.
The RACER Mailbag, December 31
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.NOTE: The...
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD creators announce dark visual novel Sister Other Paranoia for PC
HazeDenki, a team led by the creatives behind NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD including scenario writer nyalra, has announced Sister Other Paranoia, a dark visual novel coming to PC via Steam in August 202…
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Raleigh mayor: City's values support all small businesses
In an interview, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell responded to the uproar after a comment made online by the executive director of Shop Local Raleigh.
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs charged with assault, strangulation
Diggs' lawyer said Tuesday that the receiver has reached an agreement on a financial settlement with the alleged victim
Raleigh mayor talks city's response to business owner's transgender comment
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell talks about pointed comments toward transgender people allegedly made by Jennifer Martin, the executive director of the Greater Raleigh Merchants' Association.
Social media post prompts local business owners to cut ties with Shop Local Raleigh
A Facebook comment in an online networking group is causing a stir among some of Raleigh's small business owners.
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, assault
Stefon Diggs faces multiple charges, including felony strangulation, but the Patriots star denied allegations
My New Year’s Resolutions For Every Wisconsin Team
What do we need to see from every Badgers team in 2025?
As Corporate America thrives, small businesses tighten their belts
America’s economy is booming—if you’re big enough, The Wall Street Journal writes. While corporate giants are riding record profits and the artificial intelligence rally, many small businesses are quietly cutting back. Firms with fewer than 50 workers have shed jobs steadily over the past six months, trimming 120,000 positions in November alone, even as large […]
The Biggest Business Blunders in Media and Entertainment in 2025
From putting Jimmy Kimmel on ice to rolling back DEI, there was no shortage this past year of baffling corporate moves in 2025.
The Biggest Business Blunders in Media and Entertainment in 2025
From putting Jimmy Kimmel on ice to rolling back DEI, there was no shortage this past year of baffling corporate moves in 2025.
Earth’s worst extinction was followed by a shockingly fast ocean comeback
A spectacular fossil trove on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen shows that marine life made a stunning comeback after Earth’s greatest extinction. Tens of thousands of fossils reveal fully aquatic reptiles and complex food chains thriving just three million years later. Some predators grew over five meters long, challenging the idea of a slow, step-by-step recovery. The find rewrites the early history of ocean ecosystems.
Workplace Medicine: Building health and business together | LMH Health
LMH Health Workplace Medicine is redefining occupational medicine in Lawrence and beyond. With a focus on communication, relationships and comprehensive care, we help keep employees safe, healthy and thriving.
Rounding up a year that mostly won’t be missed
As I sat down to write this, my last column of 2025, I reflected back on a year that was, well, interesting from an old political science professor’s perspective, but which contained a lot of pain for a lot of people. And as is pretty much always the case, I found Colorado Politics to be […]
Sabres beat Blues for ninth straight win
Benson scored his fourth goal of the season when he batted a shot from Jack Quinn that was heading wide into the net 1:46 into the third period to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead. Tuch tied it 2 with his 12th goal of the season. His wrist shot evaded Hofer's blocker with 4:43 remaining in the second period.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Earth's Core Seems to Be Wrapped in Layers Like an Onion, Study Finds
A mystery wrapped in an enigma.
CFP Quarterfinals Preview: The Best CFB Week of the Year
An Elite Four-Game Slate Over The New Year’s Holiday Awaits
Russell Report: 2025 Sports Wrap-up
Florida Men's Basketball wins a national title, Gator Gymnastics just misses winning another one, softball has another nice year as well.
Social media comment has some local business owners cutting ties with Shop Local Raleigh
A Facebook comment in an online networking group is causing a stir among some of Raleigh's small business owners.
Having a ball with the Times' best sports stories of 2025
From wrestling to rodeo, with plenty in between, the Arkansas Times' sports coverage brought sports stories and angles you couldn't find anywhere else in 2025. Here are some of the best.
Duke Health nurse charged with sex crimes is not US citizen, authorities say
A Duke Health nurse charged with committing sexual crimes against patients is not a U.S. citizen, authorities said during a court hearing on Monday.
'Crush' explores how gravity shapes life as we know it
James Riordan’s new book will help readers wrap their heads around this mysterious, fundamental force of nature.
D CEO Wrapped: Our Most Popular Business Stories of 2025
The stories Dallas business leaders couldn’t stop clicking—from billionaires and bold bets to deals that reshaped the city.
The Politics of Not Being Counted -
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Raymundo Lopez, covers the new article by Amanda Sahar [...]
What millennials and Gen Z want from workplace health care
Younger employees are reshaping workplace health care expectations—and employers who ignore that shift risk losing talent. As Harvard Business Review writes, millennials and Gen Z workers want care that’s affordable, easy to access, and supports prevention, mental health and family planning. They also expect consumer-grade convenience, from seamless virtual options to clear, science-backed guidance—delivered with […]
Figuring out what went wrong in Eagles' disastrous 2nd half in win over Bills
The Eagles’ offense did some good things in the first half Sunday, but when you can measure your 2nd-half yardage in inches, that’s not a good sign.
Entertainment and Media Layoffs Up 18% With Over 17,000 Jobs Slashed in 2025
A wave of consolidation, AI-driven change and cost-cutting pushed entertainment and media layoffs sharply higher in 2025
Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple
The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.
Beth Macy, the Bestselling Author of “Dopesick,” is Running for Congress. Is She the Liberal JD Vance?
She’s written movingly about hollowed-out factory towns — just like another writer-turned-pol.
Fan poll: Who will win girls wrestler of the year?
The 2025 IHSAA girls wrestling season has begun! Vote for who you believe will win wrestler of the year!
10 stories that shaped Jacksonville politics in 2025 ... and possibly beyond
The way we were.
D-10 high school wrestling notebook explores December storylines
One month of the District 10 high school wrestling season is nearly complete. Jeff Uveino's notebook explores five storylines from December.