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Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested
President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
NFL line movement: Odds holding pretty steady for NFL playoffs
The NFL game odds haven't seen much volatility for NFL Wild Card Weekend
Radical Entertainment, BondIt Take ‘Cheaters’ Rights Worldwide (Exclusive)
The syndicated reality-TV series, in which people have their partners investigated to reveal their infidelity, ran for 21 seasons through 2024.
Adams Street leads private debt deal for military gear business
Adams Street Partners led a private credit financing of as much as $400 million to back the acquisition by two investment firms of aerospace and defense equipment business Beaufort.
School Sports Case Reaches the Supreme Court at a Fraught Time for Trans Rights
The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports.
The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder
Is this the future of Lego?
Cognitive Science students pitch health tech, AI assistants to
From stroke rehabilitation to supply chain resilience and diabetes care, Cognitive Science student entrepreneurs pitched their startups to potential investors at the Berkeley Accelerator
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial...
Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face
Enrique Márquez, a centrist opposition lawmaker, refused to rubber-stamp the government’s dubious election results in front of the entire nation.
Zombie fungus, ‘living stones’ among favorite botany discoveries of 2025
Scientists document thousands of new plant and fungus species every year.
Treasury notifies some businesses amid Minnesota fraud probe, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has notified some businesses that they are under investigation for alleged fraud involving COVID-era tax incentives, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday.
CNBC making changes to business day programming
CNBC editor in chief David Cho sent out the following on Friday: Team, I want to share some exciting updates to our Business Day programming that will help strengthen our editorial strategy, sharpen our on-air voices, and position us for continued growth across platforms. In addition to their current on-air responsibilities,Melissa Lee and Michael Santoli will serve […]
Scientists Discover The Brain's "Motivation Brake", Revealing Why Eating The Frog Can Be So Damn Hard
No motivation? You’re not alone.
Pack Politics: How Political Identity can Twist Perception of Wolves
Study shows that partisan misperceptions about opponents may lead to conflict, even when consensus is possible
Advisory issued for Lighthouse Point Park - Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
Ponce Inlet, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH Volusia) has issued a water quality advisory for the following lacation:
MSU awarded $700K, Flint to co-design national health equity program
The work funded by this grant aims to establish priorities and mechanisms for future health equity programs, placing Flint residents at the forefront of health research and decision-making.
Adams Street Leads Private Debt Deal for Military Gear Business
Adams Street Partners led a private credit financing of as much as $400 million to back the acquisition by two investment firms of aerospace and defense equipment business Beaufort.
Politics tops Americans' list of money fears, financial planners say. How you can protect yourself
Keep your finances on track amid the chaos.
Science sleuths think they found Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
Advances in genetics might help us see what set the Renaissance man apart.
State leaders take action against toxic baby formula
'I wish I could say that this was an isolated finding.'
Trump signals US to start striking drug cartels in Mexico
President Trump said the US will begin targeting drug cartels with military strikes, and suggested the operations could take place in Mexico.
Using AI, Mathematicians Find Hidden Glitches in Fluid Equations
A $1 million prize awaits anyone who can show where the math of fluid flow breaks down. With specially trained AI systems, researchers have found a slew of new candidates in simpler versions of the problem.
You can break apart and share this 10K power bank like a KitKat bar
Two people can charge their phones using Nimble’s new Champ Stack 10K without being tethered to a single power bank.
Behind the scenes of who is attending Trump's oil executive meeting after Maduro operation
President Donald Trump meets with major oil companies after successful military operation captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on narcotics charges.
Can changing your environment improve your health? Author explains at library event
Julia Hotz brings global research on social prescribing to Cuyahoga County Public Library's free virtual program exploring alternative treatments.
iPhone Air 2 could get two of the most requested feature upgrades
Apple may have fixes coming for iPhone Air 2 that address two major concerns with the first model. Here are the details.
Minnesota prosecution of ICE officer faces new political obstacles under Trump
The Trump administration made its opinion known almost immediately after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday: The officer acted heroically in defending himself from Renee Nicole Good, who was intent on running him over with her Honda Pilot in an act of “domestic terrorism.” “The officer, fearing for his […]
I lost my daughter and discovered a terrifying legal reality
Shawnee Baker's daughter had catastrophic brain injuries and was kept on life support. She didn't have a healthcare proxy allowing her to die.
Everything We Learned About Divinity From Larian's Reddit AMA
Larian’s Reddit AMA on Divinity has concluded, and with it comes a number of new details on the Baldur’s Gate 3 developer’s next game. Here's everything revealed.
This week in HS Sports: Patrick Nix following God’s call into another area of ministry
Why now was the right time for Patrick Nix to leave high school coaching and follow the Lord's lead
Three Supreme Court Cases That Could Reshape Politics in 2026
The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on laws like the Voting Rights Act and limits on coordinated party expenditures.
BOOM! That time Oregon blew up a whale with dynamite.
And why we should never do it again.
LEGO’s First Smart Brick Star Wars Sets Are Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder the upcoming Star Wars-themed SMART Play LEGO sets, with SMART Bricks, tags, and minifigures.
Crimson Desert's Open World Is at Least Twice as Big as Skyrim's, and Larger Than the Red Dead Redemption 2 Map
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set on the continent of Pywel. But how big is the open world, exactly? It’s “absolutely massive,” its developer has said, bigger even than that of Bethesda’s Skyrim and Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2.
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill’s SVP of Editorial, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news. Sign up for the Whole Hog Politics weekly news…
Trump to meet with oil executives as Venezuela releases political prisoners
Trump is encouraging U.S. oil executives to invest $100 billion in Venezuela to help rebuild that country after removing its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Kansas City small business left with thousands of Chiefs postseason merch following team's early exit
Kansas City small businesses are dealing with an unexpected challenge this year: boxes of Chiefs playoff merchandise they can't sell after the team's early postseason exit.
From Perot to AT&T: A timeline of Plano’s major business expansions and relocations
Here’s a timeline of some of Plano's most significant announcements of corporate relocations and expansions in the Collin County suburb, from Perot's...
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial race in…
Nordics Adapt to Trump’s Transactional Politics
Finland and Sweden are pursuing defense agreements with the US, and military deals are on the table
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro & Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Rumored To Exclusively Use TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ Process, Hinting That Qualcomm Has Yet To Enter Talks With Samsung
Samsung’s 2nm GAA process is slowly gaining traction, but a rumor claims that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will be retained on TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ node
Eagles vs. 49ers: How to watch pregame, postgame coverage of Wild Card matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles take on the San Francisco 49ers in a Wild Card matchup on Sunday, Jan. 11. Here's how to watch pregame and postgame coverage.
Arsenal's cutback problem explained: Why Gunners' attack is faltering
Arsenal are successively executing one of the most dangerous attacking moves in soccer more than any other team, but with little to show for it
Politics: County Executive races in Baltimore, Howard & Anne Arundel
Guest host Matt Bush talks with local reporters about the competitive County Executive races shaping up in three Maryland counties.
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Godfall by Van Jensen; The Salt Bind by Rebecca Ferrier; The Poet Empress by Shen Tao; A Hole in the Sky by Peter F Hamilton; Hello Earth, Are You There? by Brian Aldiss
Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge the Immune System Against Cancer
Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering immune receptors that normally receive weak signals from tumors, these four-pronged antibodies push T cells into full attack mode. In early studies, they outperformed conventional antibodies at activating cancer-killing immune cells. The work opens the door to more effective immunotherapy treatments.
Political tribalism consumes debate over ICE shooting
Americans’ reactions to the videos of a violent act in Minneapolis have exposed the nation’s raw divisions.
The US in brief: Distrust and disharmony in Minneapolis
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
How Trump's tariffs ricochet through a Southern California business park
America's trade wars forced Robert Luna to hike prices on the rustic wooden Mexican furniture he sells from a crowded warehouse here, while down the street, Eddie Cole scrambled to design new products to make up for lost sales on his Chinese-made motorcycle accessories.
She bought a cheap home in Italy for the lifestyle — then her son’s health dramatically improved
American mom Lynnette Else traded in life in Tennessee for a remote Italian hill town where she says her autistic son’s breathing improved overnight and quality of life is much better.
Trade unions reenter New Castle County politics amid a fight over data center development
The Delaware Building Trades Council, a once-dominant political force at the state level, is asserting itself into the electoral politics of New Castle County with two of its local leaders announcing last month they will run for seats on the County Council.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewiring Democracy
Three books on politics and public life to read this month.
Review: ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ isn’t transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage
The musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel that was turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, undergoes some transformation at the Hollywood Pantages.
‘If we open, we have to start over from scratch.’ Businesses still stuck a year after the L.A. fires
One year after the fires, some businesses are rebuilding while others have given up.
Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs
It’s now as easy as pasting over the text you want to hyperlink.
What to watch in a big week for Kansas politics as lawmakers return
It's a big week in Kansas politics. The Legislature reconvenes, Laura Kelly gives her last State of the State and the Supreme Court hears a big case.
Military recruiting in jeopardy as the US teen population shrinks
The military faces a new recruiting crisis as America's teen population shrinks and outreach methods fail. The Pentagon is rethinking its playbook.
They Couldn’t Access Mental Health Care When They Needed It. Now They’re Suing Their Insurer.
A new lawsuit alleges that an insurer’s ghost network hindered New York City employees from accessing the mental health care they sought — and harmed the reputation of psychiatrists wrongly listed as being in-network.
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
Scientists find new clues to why female fertility declines with age
New studies are shedding light on one of the biggest mysteries of human reproduction: Why do chromosomal abnormalities become common in eggs?
Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’
Health professionals should be wearing respirator-grade masks, WHO is advised
Experts are urging guideline changes for doctors and nurses as surgical masks offer ‘inadequate protection against airborne pathogens’ such as Covid
Why Venezuela remains a high-risk market for business
Political shifts in the South American country may not translate into safe investment opportunities, warns FIU Business professor Jerry Haar.
Personnel note: Chuck Bonfiglio installed as Florida Realtors President
'Taxes, insurance, and affordability remain at the forefront, and we’re tracking them closely.'
Personnel note: Denise Marzullo named President-elect at Florida Coalition for Children
Marzullo is in line to succeed current Coalition leader Kurt Kelly.
Bob Buckhorn political committee raises $400K-plus in Q4, bringing total to $1.4M for eventual Tampa mayoral comeback
The early fundraising push could serve to dissuade others considering running for Mayor as the race approaches in 2027.
38 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Business North Carolina Legal Elites | Ward and Smith, P.A.
Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 38 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina, a peer-selected d
Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, Afcon, Australian Open and moving managers
Have you followed the big news in football, cricket, boxing, tennis, athletics, snooker, darts and cycling?
A galaxy cluster hotter than the surface of the sun is shocking researchers : Short Wave
Most astronomers agree that young galaxy clusters should be relatively cool compared to older ones. But researchers recently found a very young cluster that’s hotter than the surface of the sun. More on why the finding is so shocking, plus elephant’s remarkable sniffing abilities and a new discovery about butterfly migration in this episode of Short Wave. Interested in more science news? 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.
Regime change, this time down Venezuela way
As luck and the calendar would have it, I penned my annual “state of the world” column two days before the grand fireworks in Caracas took place, and the column was subsequently published two days after. To prove I was not sequestered in a monastery over the last week, herewith a few observations on the […]
Protect young people while respecting their data, privacy
After 40 years practicing law, first as a public defender in Los Angeles, then in private criminal defense, and serving eight years as the elected District Attorney for Colorado’s 5th Judicial District, I’ve developed a straightforward test for evaluating any proposed legislation: does it accomplish its stated goal and does it pass constitutional muster? The […]
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move
Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
Rio Tinto and Glencore in talks to create world’s largest mining company
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.
France, Germany and Israel: Prostitution as a Touchstone for Gender Politics
--Eden Farber, Human Rights Lawyer, Task Force against Human Trafficking & Prostitution, Israel Feminism is often measured by manifestations of gende
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Miami finally returns to national elite after more than two decades adrift
Mario Cristobal used lessons learned from Jimmy Johnson and Nick Saban to get Miami Hurricanes back to playing for a national championship.
TikTok is splitting US staff into new entities as it preps for sale
TikTok told some US staff that they will work for a new global entity that is not a part of the new joint venture run by Oracle and others.
10 Michigan political races to watch at the start of 2026
The 2026 election is poised to reshape the cast of politicians who lead Michigan. The level of January jockeying might portend the high stakes ahead.
CES 2026: Would you spend $9K on this OLED smart purse?
Check out the handbag for the elite who want something that no one else has.
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls crucial Reality Labs all-hands meeting
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls key all-hands meeting at Reality Labs as the division faces budget cuts, strategic shifts to AI, and layoffs last year.
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls crucial Reality Labs all-hands meeting
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls key all-hands meeting at Reality Labs as the division faces budget cuts, strategic shifts to AI, and layoffs last year.
US Politics Newsletter: Trump's power plays in Venezuela and Greenland
This was originally published in the U.S. Politics newsletter which is issued every Thursday.Sign up here to learn about the latest updates and what they mean in U.S. politics.
How Iowa’s U.S. representatives voted on health care subsidies bill
The subsidies expired at the end of 2025 and were enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing financial assistance for people already eligible and expanding eligibility for others.
Xbox’s Towerborne is switching from a free-to-play game to a paid one
A new approach for Towerborne.
Rochester Hispanic business owner asks for support during difficult times
Wilber de la Rosa, who owns Tortillas La Mayzteca, wrote an open letter to the Rochester business community asking for support and understanding for local Hispanic residents and businesses.
María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years
But no other Florida Republicans supported the move, despite 4.7 Floridians benefitting from the subsidies.
Congress seeks to reign in Trump's military power in Venezuela
The Senate voted to advance a measure that would require him to seek congressional authorization for additional military operations in Venezuela.
Utility costs, affordability messages dominate Illinois governor race
The Illinois governor’s race this year has candidates from both parties emphasizing how to make life more affordable.
Trump’s menacingly dishonest response to the Minnesota ICE shooting
Trump is telling us he doesn’t care why Renee Good died.
Business, state lawmaker groups call child care subsidy bill vital to Nebraska workforce
State business and lawmaker groups call a proposed child care subsidy bill vital to stability of Nebraska's workforce.
What the Senate's Venezuela vote does — and doesn't — mean: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Vance defends the ICE officer involved in the Minneapolis shooting.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
Avowed Is the Latest Xbox Game Studios Title Headed to PlayStation
Avowed is the latest Xbox Game Studios creation to head to PlayStation, developer Obsidian announced today.
Google Fi starts selling its first 5G tablet
Following phones and watches, the Google Fi store is getting its first tablet with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G....
John Wilson’s Enduring Art of Racial Politics and Personal Memory
“Witnessing Humanity” at the Met, with more than 100 artworks, and a gaze both inward and outward, is the artist’s first New York survey.
Trump vows to slash mortgage rates, revive 'American Dream' after Biden housing failures
Trump directs $200 billion mortgage bond purchase to lower housing costs, citing Biden's 'broken economy' as he promises to restore affordability.
Oregon secretary of state asks for $25M to implement historic campaign finance law, warns final price tag could be higher
A top agency official acknowledged that the agency couldn’t “provide a detailed cost estimate” or account for the law’s “ongoing costs."
Flu cases surge in St. Louis, city officials issue health advisory
The City of St. Louis Department of Health issued a health advisory Thursday, reporting a significant spike in flu cases both in St. Louis and the state of Missouri.