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Former U.S. Senate staffer Aileen Rodriguez to challenge Joshua Wostal

'I see an opportunity to bring common sense and decency to our County Commission.'

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Jan 16 • 11:49 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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%.

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Jan 16 • 9:45 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year

The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.

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Jan 16 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison

A new video comparison has come in for the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its Switch original. Probably the biggest here is load time improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, loading is reduced by about half. Elsewhere, things are mostly the same. Nintendo hasn’t touched up the graphics in any way, and unfortunately, it’s still...

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Jan 15 • 10:04 PM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Congress passes bill to fund U.S. science agencies, rebuffing Trump’s requested cuts

The Senate voted to provide billions more to NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation than the president had asked for.

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Jan 15 • 7:12 PM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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Mapping the science–technology translational landscape in biomedicine

Nature Biotechnology - A systematic, prospective analysis of the interplay between science and technology in biomedicine can illuminate the pathway for translating scientific insights into tangible...

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.

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Jan 15 • 6:17 PM EST • Science • reuters.com
Senate bipartisan health care talks on thin ice

Senators left town Thursday sounding pessimistic about any breakthroughs in negotiations to extend expired Obamacare subsidies.

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Jan 15 • 5:50 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants

Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.

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Jan 15 • 4:40 PM EST • Health • newsday.com
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?

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Jan 15 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • sacbee.com
How realistic is the Democratic plan to retake the Senate this year?

Schumer is growing bullish on his party’s odds in November — is it typical partisan optimism, or something more?

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Jan 15 • 3:09 PM EST • Politics • theweek.com
Governor-elect Sherrill Nominates Dr. Raynard Washington to Serve as the Next Department of Health Commissioner

Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill nominated Dr. Raynard Washington as the next Department of Health Commissioner. As Commissioner, Dr. Washington will work with the Gov.-elect to protect New Jerseyans’ access to affordable health care, bring transparency to health care pricing, and expand access to physical and mental healthcare, and lead critical public health initiatives for residents.[...]

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Jan 15 • 1:23 PM EST • Health • insidernj.com
Yost: ‘sloppy work,’ not politics, sank attempt on pot-law referendum

Ohio's attorney general, David Yost, has rejected a petition calling for referendum on Senate Bill 56 that enacts sweeping changes to marijuana law, including a ban on hemp.

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Jan 15 • 1:17 PM EST • Politics • wlwt.com
Key Senate staffer is “begging” NASA to get on with commercial space stations

It comes up almost every time that I see him. Continuous human presence and no gap."

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Jan 15 • 10:15 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Pro-science Republicans are fending-off cuts to funding

This year’s budget will probably restore much of what the White House sought to eliminate

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Jan 15 • 8:51 AM EST • Science • economist.com
New Trump Funding Cuts to Cause ‘Catastrophic’ Effect on Mental Health Services Across Tennessee

President Trump terminates SAMSA grants, cutting $2 billion in federal funding for addiction, homelessness, and mental illness programs across the U.S.

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Jan 15 • 7:02 AM EST • Health • nashvillebanner.com
Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms

Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.

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Jan 15 • 6:16 AM EST • Politics • eenews.net
NCAA President Baker issues statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics, calls on remaining states to ban risky bets

On Thursday, NCAA President Charlie Baker issued the following statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics. The NCAA runs one of the largest integrity monitoring programs in the world and has implored states to eliminate prop bets because of the integrity risks those bets pose. The Association also has no commercial partnership with any betting company of any kind.

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Jan 15 • 5:39 AM EST • Sports • ncaa.org
🗞️ Front pages: Madrid’s humiliation dominates the headlines

If you're a Barça fan, it's a perfect day to stop by the newsstand. If you're a Madridista, not so much (unless you need newspapers for something else). The main sports newspapers are leading with th...

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Jan 15 • 3:18 AM EST • Sports • onefootball.com
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E&E News: Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms

Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • subscriber.politicopro.com
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.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • weforum.org
Trump, GOP kill Senate bill to curb military action in Venezuela

The White House's efforts to quell Senate Republican opposition to its actions in Venezuela came to a head with a maneuver to kill a war powers bill.

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Jan 14 • 6:50 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution

Two of the five GOP senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week flipped.

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Jan 14 • 6:48 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Senate GOP shields Trump from limits to his war powers in Venezuela after president’s pressure campaign

Senate Republicans blocked an effort to curb the Trump administration’s military action in Venezuela, a victory for the president who was incensed that some Republicans tried to tie his hands on a key foreign policy.

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Jan 14 • 6:34 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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HHS terminates thousands of grants for substance use, mental health worth billions

The Department of Health and Human Services told grantees funding their projects was no longer aligned with agency priorities.

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Jan 14 • 4:55 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Trump Terminates Hundreds of SAMHSA Grants, Threatening Mental Health, Addiction Services Nationwide

Federal grant terminations by SAMHSA threaten vital mental health and substance use services, risking lives amid rising suicide rates and addiction crises.

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Jan 14 • 4:00 PM EST • Health • ajmc.com
Trump administration slashes grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.

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Jan 14 • 4:00 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Healey to eliminate insurer prior authorizations for some drugs and services

Prior authorizations have long been hated by many, but insurers call them an essential tool they use to control spending.

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Jan 14 • 1:58 PM EST • Health • bostonglobe.com
Federal cuts may cost millions for Mass. mental health and addiction treatment providers

A Trump administration decision to terminate hundreds of health services grants sent several Massachusetts mental health and addiction treatment providers scrambling for further details and plans to cover new funding gaps.

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Jan 14 • 1:42 PM EST • Health • wbur.org
Why Wesley Hunt is risking it all in his longshot bid to oust John Cornyn

Wesley Hunt is giving up a safe Houston congressional seat to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 against Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

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Jan 14 • 12:11 PM EST • Politics • houstonchronicle.com
Adult entertainment club in Fresno closes. A former employee has filed a lawsuit

Open since 1999, it operated initially as a topless bar and more recently as a fully-nude club.

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Jan 14 • 11:50 AM EST • Entertainment • fresnobee.com
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.

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Jan 14 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
HHS cuts $2 billion in mental health, addiction grants

Many of the affected grant programs have bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.

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Jan 14 • 9:51 AM EST • Health • rollcall.com
Attempt to affirm climate science fails on Senate floor

Republican Sen. Roger Marshall objected to a Democratic resolution.

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Jan 14 • 6:44 AM EST • Science • eenews.net
Chuck Schumer Calls His Shot

After securing strong recruits on a tough Senate map, the Democratic leader is not only predicting an upset 2026 victory, but also naming the states he thinks his party can flip.

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Jan 14 • 5:02 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
KY Politics Insider: Rogers endorsed by opponent’s mentor & Rand Paul on Rogan

Also in the Insider: An early look at US Senate finances and why a primary opponent for Rep. Thomas Massie dropped out.

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Jan 14 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • kentucky.com
Colin Cowherd Gives Patriots Surprising Spot In Playoff Power Rankings

After a crazy Wild Card Weekend, only eight teams remain in the NFL playoff field. Fortunately for the New England Patriots, they are one of them. The Patriots had the second-largest margin of victory of last weekend’s six postseason games with their 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. It wasn’t pretty, but New England […]

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Jan 13 • 11:46 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Full-length Replay: Oregon at Nebraska

Oregon visits Lincoln to take on unbeaten No. 10 Nebraska. Nate Bittle leads the Ducks.

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Jan 13 • 11:36 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Hochul juggles Mamdani and Trump in State of the State

In her fifth State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out her agenda for 2026, a year which will culminate in her second reelection bid.

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Jan 13 • 9:50 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: 'Politics at its worst'

Senate Democrats who once demanded stronger action against Nicolás Maduro are now warning about consequences of U.S. military action in Venezuela after President Trump took action.

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Jan 13 • 8:41 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Emmy-nominated comedian Ms. Pat brings national tour to Madison

MADISON — Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Ms. Pat will bring her national tour to Madison this week with performances at Comedy on State on Thursday and Friday.

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Jan 13 • 7:06 PM EST • Entertainment • channel3000.com
See the top high school sports performances for the week of Jan. 5-11

See which Redding-area athletes dominated the courts, fields and mats from Jan. 5-11.

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Jan 13 • 3:50 PM EST • Sports • redding.com
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On his last day in Senate, Colton Moore’s gun bill advances to governor

The state Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock their firearms in cars. It was state Sen. Colton Moore's first bill.

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Jan 13 • 3:18 PM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Prof. Dorit Reiss Wins National Award for Distinguished Service in Health Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. She is a leading expert on vaccine law, advising policymakers and providing expert analysis to journalists. Reiss mentors future health law scholars and combats misinformation online through evidence-based public education. Professor Dorit Reiss, a leading voice on vaccine law and policy, has won a national award recognizing her contributions to health law. She received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. Presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in January, the award honors sustained service to public health and the health law academy through advocacy, public education, and mentorship. In presenting the award, Professor Doron Dorfman of Seton Hall Law School, chair-elect of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care, described Reiss as “a committed public health advocate who has used her expertise to influence vaccine policy, research, and practice at both the state and federal levels for nearly two decades.” Reiss leads a widely read vaccine law listserv that provides real-time updates on litigation, regulatory developments, advisory committee proceedings, and public comment opportunities. The resource has become an important tool for lawyers, scholars, journalists, and public health professionals tracking fast-moving developments in vaccine policy. Her service extends to policymaking as well. She has supported vaccine-related legislation in California, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on vaccine mandates and non-medical exemptions, and serves on the Parent Advisory Board of Voices for Vaccines, a parent-led organization focused on reducing vaccine-preventable disease. Dorfman also highlighted Reiss’ active role in robust debates over vaccine safety and related laws and policies. “She directly engages misinformation by responding to anti-vaccination claims on social media with careful, evidence-based rebuttals,” Dorfman said. As federal vaccine policy undergoes significant change, Reiss has become a trusted source for major national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, which regularly seek her expert analysis on new policies and decisions. Dorfman noted that Reiss is widely respected for her mentorship of health law faculty and scholars. “She is consistently generous with her time—approachable, willing to provide feedback, and a mentor to many in the field, including myself,” he said. At UC Law SF, Reiss brings the spirit of public service into the classroom, helping students understand how legal frameworks translate into real-world public health outcomes. She holds the James Edgar Hervey ’50 Chair of Litigation, a position that recognizes faculty excellence in the field of litigation. The Distinguished Service Award highlights her sustained commitment to evidence-based vaccine policy, public education, and mentorship during a pivotal time for public health law.

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Jan 13 • 3:01 PM EST • Health • uclawsf.edu
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Review & Giveaway: Designer Science

C.W. Howell’s book documents what transpired, unpacks the broader meaning, and illuminates the effects of the “Intelligent Design” movement that sought to shake the foundations of the scientific establishment.

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Jan 13 • 1:06 PM EST • Science • wordandway.org
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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.

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Jan 13 • 9:54 AM EST • Politics • cookpolitical.com
Texans defense eliminates Steelers from NFL Playoffs, Divisional round storylines

Rodgers' final pass attempt was a 50-yard pick six that gave the Texans a 30-6 victory

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Jan 13 • 9:17 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-container first-paragraph”] Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ … Continue reading “The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being”

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Jan 13 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • research.uga.edu
Legislative Session preview: Ralph Massullo eager for new role in Senate

'My main goal is to make government more efficient.'

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Jan 13 • 7:30 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Scientists discover how the uterus knows when to push during childbirth

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together to trigger coordinated contractions. When these sensors are disrupted, contractions weaken and delivery slows. The discovery helps explain stalled labor—and could one day lead to better ways to manage childbirth.

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Science Says This May Be The Best Time To Drink Coffee

Really want to optimize your coffee drinking? Science suggests that you should pay attention to what time of day you down your caffeinated cup.

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Jan 13 • 6:11 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
NBC set to dominate February sports with Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA

NBC bets on trio of big events to boost viewership. In a 10-day span in February, NBC will broadcast the Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Game.

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Jan 13 • 6:06 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
Louisiana could get $350M if Senate passes budget bills. See what's at stake.

Much of the money will go to beef up flood-fighting efforts.

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Jan 13 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • nola.com
A Plume of Bright Blue in Melissa’s Wake

The category 5 hurricane stirred up carbonate sediment near Jamaica in what scientists believe is the largest such event in the satellite record.

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Jan 13 • 12:01 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.

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Jan 12 • 11:11 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Wild Center secures nomination for nation’s ‘best science museum’

TUPPER LAKE — Another year, another nomination of national prestige for The Wild Center. The museum was named on Monday as one of 20 nominees vying for the “Best Science Museum” in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the fourth year in a row that The Wild Center has been nominated, and […]

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Jan 12 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • adirondackdailyenterprise.com
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)

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Jan 12 • 6:33 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Luis Sepúlveda named chair of state Senate Judiciary Committee

Sepúlveda, who represents the 32nd Senate District in the Bronx, becomes the first Latino to hold the position.

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Jan 12 • 4:47 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code

Built into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with further instructions given through the standard chat interface.

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Jan 12 • 2:30 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
‘Working without a net’: Remembering Bill Livingston’s fiery legacy in Cleveland sports

Former Plain Dealer columnist Bill Livingston, who passed away at 77, leaves behind decades of passionate, opinionated coverage that helped define Cleveland’s sports narrative.

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Jan 12 • 1:03 PM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
‘One Battle After Another,’ shot in El Paso, dominates Golden Globes

The Paul Thomas Anderson film was shot in El Paso for 18 days between May and June 2024 and contributed nearly $6 million in direct spending.

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Jan 12 • 10:53 AM EST • Entertainment • elpasotimes.com
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.

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Jan 12 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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.

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Jan 12 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • alaskapublic.org
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.

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Jan 12 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
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

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Jan 12 • 6:39 AM EST • Science • english.elpais.com
16 can't-miss Indy concerts, entertainment to kick the winter blues

Highlights include a musical about one of Indiana's own pop icons, a dance film festival and a performance by popular comedian Nate Bargatze.

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Jan 12 • 5:27 AM EST • Entertainment • indystar.com
Federal Reserve Chair Powell under criminal investigation over HQ renovation, report

U.S. prosecutors investigate whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell allegedly mischaracterized renovation details during Senate Banking Committee appearances.

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Jan 11 • 7:45 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments

The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
NFL playoffs: Buffalo gets last score in fourth-quarter lead shuffle

The Bills eliminated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in the AFC postseason opener on Sunday.

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Jan 11 • 5:00 PM EST • Sports • al.com
The diseases RFK Jr. says children don’t need to be routinely vaccinated for

American kids are no longer routinely being recommended shots against hepatitis A, meningitis, rotavirus and the flu.

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Jan 11 • 4:00 PM EST • Health • politico.com
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for a fourth consecutive week

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Jan 11 • 2:10 PM EST • Entertainment • abcnews.go.com
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Ornate medieval ring discovered in Norway’s oldest town

The roughly 800-year-old ring shines with a brilliant blue gemstone.

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Jan 11 • 1:30 PM EST • Science • popsci.com
This Week in Missouri Politics

Scott Faughn is joined by President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, Speaker Jon Patterson, House Minority Leader Ashley Aune and Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck

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Jan 11 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • themissouritimes.com
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WA budget woes dominate as Ferguson, lawmakers begin 2026 session

In addition to Washington state's self-inflicted problems, lawmakers are facing a frequently hostile Trump administration and attempts to slash federal funding.

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Jan 11 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • seattletimes.com
No campaign? No problem. Inside California political elites’ shadowy spending

A Sacramento Bee review of over 100 campaign accounts reveals how lawmakers use their war chests to shore up connections and live large.

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Jan 11 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • sacbee.com
As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against meningococcal disease.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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2 Texans questionable ahead of playoff matchup vs. Steelers

The Houston Texans designated two players as questionable to play in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Jan 11 • 6:31 AM EST • Sports • steelerswire.usatoday.com
Inside California Politics: Jan. 9, 2026

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, billionaire real estate magnate Rick Caruso sat down with host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss the one-year anniversary of the dead…

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Jan 11 • 2:30 AM EST • Politics • fox40.com
Bywater-Marigny business group pushes for a more bikeable, walkable St. Claude corridor

ByMBO's inaugural event, "Spark: Light up St. Claude," featured an illuminated jellyfish and bike light giveaways.

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Jan 10 • 8:15 PM EST • Business • nola.com
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When the oceans died and life changed forever

A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems. In the aftermath, jawed vertebrates gained an unexpected edge by surviving in isolated marine refuges. Over millions of years, they diversified into many forms while competitors faded away. This ancient reset helped determine which creatures would dominate the planet ever after.

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Jan 10 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Inside Iowa Politics: Who pays more toward Social Security

U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls wanted wealthier Americans to pay more toward Social Security.

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Jan 10 • 12:35 PM EST • Politics • ktiv.com
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Apple Issues Major Warning to 800 Million iPhone Users

The Apple iPhone is the most popular mobile phone line in the United States and one of the most popular series of devices in the world with an estimated 1.6 billion iPhone users across the globe. Unfortunately, many of those users are now at risk. Over the past few weeks, Apple has been issuing a ...

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Jan 10 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • mensjournal.com
Unsolicited advice to both Republicans and Democrats

This even-numbered year will be one of political turnover in Colorado with the governor’s chair opening up, along with the other state executive offices (attorney general, state treasurer, and secretary of state), all due to term limits. A U.S. Senate seat will also be on the ballot. The ultra-competitive 8th district to Denver’s north will […]

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Jan 10 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
US House Backs Extension of Health Insurance Subsidies After Dems Force Vote

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The 230-196 vote sends the legislation to the Senate, where Republican leadership is unlikely to put it on […]

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Jan 10 • 3:15 AM EST • Health • wydaily.com
Dr. Oz touts federal crackdown on healthcare fraud by 'foreign influences' in L.A.

Trump officials announced a sprawling probe into benefits fraud across California on Friday, citing what they called a massive, coordinated effort to fleece government healthcare programs.

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Jan 9 • 10:00 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
New Montage Health building installs radio system to eliminate dead zones

A new building nearing completion at the Montage Health campus in Monterey is being equipped with an emergency responder radio communication system to ensure first responders maintain radio coverage during an emergency.

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Jan 9 • 9:20 PM EST • Health • ksbw.com
Trump threatens to take Greenland ‘the hard way’

The president continued to advance an imperialist vision of American foreign policy, where the U.S. can dominate neighboring countries “whether they like it or not.”

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Jan 9 • 8:58 PM EST • Politics • seattletimes.com
New case of measles found in Rutherford County: NC health department

NC health department recommends anyone unvaccinated age 1 year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.

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Jan 9 • 6:50 PM EST • Health • citizen-times.com
Local business in Neenah donates millions of medical masks

Eight semi-trucks filled with medical masks from 5K Fibres will head to Minnesota as a way to repurpose them and keep it from going into a landfill.

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Jan 9 • 5:37 PM EST • Business • wbay.com
Mass. Senate advances bill enabling businesses to shift credit card fees to customers

Customers could get hit with new costs as businesses seek relief.

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Jan 9 • 4:35 PM EST • Business • masslive.com
Fox News Politics Newsletter: AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated’

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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Jan 9 • 4:20 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Kate Hudson Reacts To Being Called A ‘Monster’ By Biopic Musician's Son

The actor shared her thoughts on the harsh criticism of her performance in "Song Sung Blue," for which she is nominated for a Golden Globe.

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Jan 9 • 4:20 PM EST • Entertainment • huffpost.com
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...

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Jan 9 • 12:21 PM EST • Politics • aei.org
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.

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Jan 9 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • campaignsandelections.com
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…

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Jan 9 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies amid GOP opposition

The House passed a bill to extend health care subsidies with bipartisan support, but its future in the Senate remains uncertain.

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Jan 9 • 7:07 AM EST • Health • wlwt.com
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🗞 Today's front pages: Clásico in the final, Cancelo ready...

On Friday, January 9, 2026, the main sports newspapers across Europe wake up with their front pages dominated by Thursday's football.This is how the newspapers look...MARCAASMundo DeportivoSPORTSuperd...

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Jan 9 • 2:37 AM EST • Sports • onefootball.com
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NASA discovered 26 microbes in their cleanrooms

The bacteria could contaminate space

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Jan 9 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • theweek.com
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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.

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Jan 8 • 7:32 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
US House expands healthcare subsidies, but bill faces uphill battle in Senate

Seventeen moderate Republicans defied their party leadership and sided with Democrats to help pass the bill.

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Jan 8 • 7:09 PM EST • Health • bbc.com