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Senate Democrats will block key funding package, citing aggressive tactics
The announcement from Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) came hours after Border Patrol agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump during Texas primary debate
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates weighed in on everything from foreign policy and the recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela to healthcare costs and whether they'd support raising taxes on billionaires.
Bob on Business: Fort Worth Stock Show with a high-end ‘Landman’ twist
Also: An insurance acquisition, golf purchase, hotel sold, advisers move and an aerospace nonprofit finds support.
Idol winner Abi Carter headlines first week of BNP Paribas Open entertainment
The annual BNP Paribas Open Family Day will return on Saturday, February 28 as families with children of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of interactive clinics, player appearances, live music, and more activities to kick off the fortnight in Tennis Paradise.
First-place business plan
Cowgirls stay in first place with easy victory over New Orleans Saturday afternoon inside Townsley Law Arena.
Freeze of public health funds for states, then reversal, sows confusion
A sense of whiplash spread across state public health agencies after the Trump administration paused $5 billion in federal spending, only to quickly say it would lift the pause on Saturday.
Comedy streak at Sundance continues with a satire on art world
The Sundance Film Festival features the world premieres of two comedies on Saturday.
Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezing
Going outside is good for your mood, your memory and your focus — even when it’s cold.
Can the Florida Legislature keep politics off campuses
Protests on college and university campuses aren’t new. Student activism goes back decades, to the civil rights movement and Vietnam. Elected officials and administrators have long torn their hair over how to keep the issues of the day off campuses. Just last week, protests erupted at Florida universities against the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE.
Samsung drops Galaxy S26 Ultra bombshell
On the surface, it’s business as usual. Behind the curtain, it’s not.
Here’s What The New Bruce Springsteen Biopic Gets Right — And Where It Falls Short
Jeremy Allen White has a quiet intensity in this Bruce Springsteen biopic — which soars when it actually focuses on the man behind the music.
Four Washington Post-affiliated journalists who have been targeted over their work
Ten years since his release from wrongful detention in Iran, Jason Rezaian highlights four other Washington Post-affiliated journalists who have been targeted over their work.
How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York
A judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain
The Providence Journal's top sports stories for the week ending Jan. 24
This week's top stories covered the Pats' journey in the playoffs, the retirement of Zdeno Chara's No. 33 by the Bruins and boys hoops rankings.
Youngkin long had ambitions beyond Virginia. What’s next is anyone’s guess.
Republican Glenn Youngkin, freshly out of the Virginia governor’s office, faces uncertain political prospects and tricky dynamics around his path forward.
Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug'
As New York City's Mamdani says there will be no traditional snow days amid an upcoming major winter storm, doctors stress the benefits of old-fashioned snow days for kids.
Medical residents: ICE presence causing public health crisis, ‘constant anxiety’ that could become chronic
About 200 medical residents and others gathered in Minneapolis to demand that federal agents leave the state in the name of public health.
California sticks with WHO as US exits
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California sticks with WHO as US exits Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) affirmed his state’s conti…
Lawmakers decry Jack Smith for alleged political weaponization of IRS, Trump cases
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., argues what is ‘prohibited’ by law as former special counsel Jack Smith faces scrutiny over past IRS attempts to audit Republican nonprofits on ‘The Evening Edit.’
FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here
In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U.S. On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.” More than a dozen scientists tell The Associated Press that Trump’...
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations and Trump backs off Greenland threat : The NPR Politics Podcast
It was another busy week in politics. We discuss former special counsel Jack Smith’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee — the first time he testified publicly about his investigations into President Trump — and Trump’s announcement of a new “framework” related to Greenland.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Where To Watch All The Best Picture Nominees Before The Oscars
Stream “Sinners,” “One Battle After Another” and more top picks from the comfort of your couch.
From Alabama to Kampala: Mahmood Mamdani traces his political awakening
What’s Buried by Baghdad’s Construction Boom
The politics of rebuilding in a city of memories.
How Macron's Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses became a sensation at the Davos gathering of world leaders
Viral moments: What James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett both get about politics in 2026
The two hopefuls for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate have bolstered their careers and raised their profiles across YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms.
CISA Updates KEV Catalog with Four Actively Exploited Software Vulnerabilities
CISA added four actively exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, urging U.S. federal agencies to apply fixes by February 12, 2026.
The search is on for Business Report’s 2026 Influential Women in Business
Our sister publication Business Report is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Influential Women in Business recognition. The awards annually honor professional women in the Capital Region who have distinguished themselves in business or through government or nonprofit work. Get everything you need to know about nominating someone here. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Honorees […]
Collaborative Science Is Key to Conserving Highly Mobile Marine Species
Research from Pew marine fellows is a critical resource for helping to protect large ocean species and can offer invaluable input as a network of high seas marine protected areas (MPAs) nears reality.
City to Hold Small Business Community Listening Session February 10
The City of Melbourne will be hosting a Small Business Community Listening Session to gather input and ideas for supporting new small business economic development programs, specifically for businesses in the Melbourne Downtown CRA area. The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood
The headline in the Jan. 23, 1876, edition of the Rocky Mountain News was a calculated provocation: “Jeff Davis Elected President.” The column that followed, which purported to be a dispatch from “Nov. —, 188–,” told the fictional history of a future presidential campaign won by the “arch-traitor” Jefferson Davis. “The ‘On to Washington’ that […]
How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis
In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.
'There's a gaping hole without Featherstone Rovers'
The financially-troubled rugby league club will not be in the Championship this year after they were denied RFL membership.
Frustration over U.S. health costs erupts at congressional hearing
Democrats and Republicans are divided on many things, but they joined in pillorying health care executives at a committee hearing on Thursday.
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump : The NPR Politics Podcast
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, feel frustrated with Trump and why they say the latest immigration enforcement tactics have gone too far.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Health Insurance CEOs Testify on Health Care Affordability
The House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on health care affordability with testimony from health insurance CEO's.
NIH says it will stop funding research using human fetal tissue
Scientists denounced the move, arguing that fetal tissue is crucial for understanding human development and diseases.
Can leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not
Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.
A vaccine trial is called 'unethical' and a 'unique' opportunity. Is it on or off?
The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local officials say the trial is suspended. U.S. officials say that's inaccurate.
The Market, Greenport health food store and cafe, to close Jan. 31 after 38 years on Front Street
Since 1989, The Market has carried organic and specialty foods including prepared dishes, plus home goods and cleaning items.
The Snubs And Surprises Of The 2026 Oscar Nominations
A look at who nabbed a coveted nod — and who the academy overlooked. Plus, one film breaks a huge record.
How States Can Combat Health Care Consolidation and Corporate Conflicts of Interest
States have several policy levers they can use to curb consolidation and corporate conflicts of interest, protecting competition and lowering costs.
As political dust settles, Portland’s new council president wants to focus on city’s ‘real crises’
Jamie Dunphy wants a divided City Council to stop the infighting and tackle homelessness, jobs, crumbling infrastructure and what he calls an increasingly tyrannical federal government.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might finally kill screen protectors
Tougher new Gorilla Glass incoming
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Andujar, Gallen, Hoerner, Shaw
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The rise of unproven, potentially dangerous autism treatments
And other health news from Morning Rounds today
A World Cup boycott over Trump? Football’s hypotheticals cannot be dismissed any more
Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations when it comes to the US-shaped problem
Administration Censors Climate Science, Harms Visitor Experience at Historic Fort Sumter
To censor and erase sound science at this park, where the first shots of the American Civil War rang out, is a deep insult to the Park Service’s hard work and legislative mandate.
Opinion | The curse of purity in Iranian politics
Time and again, idealism untethered from reality has brought ruin to Iran.
5 Former Vikings the Team Let Walk Too Soon
One of the general manager’s jobs on an NFL team is to make roster decisions. Some of the decisions made […]
Column | The right, and wrong, words for your kid’s postgame talk
The rising pressure of youth sports has made postgame moments, from the sideline to the parking lot to the drive home, more fraught than ever.
Donald Trump, CEO-in-Chief: How the president's dealmaking instincts are shaking up business and the government
In his second term, President Trump has doubled down on his favorite tactics: one-on-one negotiations and unpredictability. He's made big changes; will they endure?
Can your health records be sold for profit? A lawsuit says it’s happening.
Epic Systems says 300,000 people’s digital health information records were accessed and sold from health records networks to law firms seeking clients.
Rahm Emanuel steers a course between 'monopolists' and 'Marxists'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with longtime Democrat Rahm Emanuel about politics in the Trump era.
Work for 2026 season 'unprecedented' for McLaren
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the world champions have faced an "unprecedented" amount of work as he looks ahead to the new season.
Full-length Replay: Chivas de Guadalajara v Querétaro FC
Jornada 4 del Clausura 2026 de la Liga MX Femenil.
Trump is rolling out his Board of Peace at Davos at a time when US leadership is being questioned
President Donald Trump is set to unveil his proposed Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum.
Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that
The Supreme Court has gone along for years with President Donald Trump’s unconventional moves and brash legal arguments, as the conservative majority emphasized its regard for the presidency and appeared willing to accept the cost to its own reputation.
Health Insurance CEOs Testify on Health Care Affordability
The House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on health care affordability with testimony from health insurance CEO's.
Public values scientists but fewer feel informed about science, ...
Survey will provide government with insights on how the public perception of science could be improved
A roadmap for decoding the sound of boiling
npj Thermal Science and Engineering - A roadmap for decoding the sound of boiling
Pacific Science Center removes entrance gates, allow public to access iconic courtyard
The iconic Pacific Science Center (PacSci) courtyard will now be accessible to the public, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.
Chiefs reportedly agree to terms with Eric Bieniemy, bringing back OC to reignite offense
Bieniemy previously served as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator from 2018-22, helping quarterback Patrick Mahomes win the first two of his three Super Bowls.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is one part of McAuliffe's legacy. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s.
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland : The NPR Politics Podcast
The president continued his fight to acquire the Danish self-governing territory of Greenland during a speech billed as an address related to domestic affordability issues. We explain what happened.Then, members of Congress met with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen last week to discuss the increased tensions with the U.S. We talk about how the meetings went, and what Danes are thinking about it all.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
In Good Health: What We Know About ADHD : 1A
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects tens of millions of people in the U.S.About one in nine children and one in 16 adults have ADHD. That’s according to an analysis from the nonprofit Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or CHADD.As researchers learn more about the brain and its complexities, they’re also gaining new insights into what the condition looks like across different ages, genders, and races.In recent years, more adults — especially women — are being diagnosed than ever before. In this installment of our series “In Good Health,” we focus on ADHD – from symptoms, to diagnoses, to treatments.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
Global buzzwords that will be buzzing in your ear in 2026
Will it be a year of "fractured resilience"? Or "pragmatic empathy"? Will "MOUs" be the next global health strategy? Are we in a new age of "decolonization" — or of "localization"?
These Beaufort County businesses owe the state over $1.5 million in unpaid taxes
The South Carolina Department of Revenue published its list of top delinquent taxpayers, and 11 local businesses are on it.
iPhone 18 Rumored to Feature Much Brighter Display
Apple's iPhone 18 will feature a significantly brighter display, according to a Chinese leaker. In a new post on Weibo, the user known as "Instant Digital" said that Chinese supplier BOE has little hope of making panels for the iPhone 18 because Apple's brightness requirements for the next-generation device are unprecedentedly high. This suggests that the iPhone 18's display will see a considerable leap forward in terms of brightness.
Tickets on Sale for ASF’s 13th Annual Day of Learning
New York, NY — January 21, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that registration is open for its 13th Annual Day of Learning. This highly anticipated event will take place in person on March 26, 2026, at 583 Park Avenue in
The week in politics (Jan. 21, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And NPR reporter Frank Langfitt talks about recent reporting he's been doing in Houston, interviewing Venezuelans living here.
What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung's next Unpacked event is rumored to be happening in February and will feature the launch of the company's Galaxy S26 phones.
Why ‘aspirational clutter’ is some of the hardest to part with
The idea of who we are doesn’t always align with reality — and that’s often reflected in our unused stuff.
6 daily habits to slow aging, from a Harvard brain expert
Harvard scientist Rudolph Tanzi shares his plan for brain health and aging well, including habits for sleep, stress and social interaction.
Svitolina is refreshed after a mental health break and into Australian Open's 3rd round
Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated, fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year
After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems.
Montgomery restaurant owner loses business license due to unpaid sales taxes
Cedric Sanders was not present at Tuesday's council meeting.
Another Virginia child comes down with measles after travel abroad
The Virginia Department of Health reported Tuesday evening that another child has come down with the highly contagious illness after traveling internationally.
Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data
A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.
Trump's (second) first year : The NPR Politics Podcast
One year ago today, Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president, having already served as the 45th. We look at some of what he has done in this first year back in the White House.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Trump’s deeply unpopular presidency so far
A year after his inauguration, polls show he’s as unpopular as ever and many Americans dislike his major policies.
Champions League live updates, scores: Arsenal looks to continue undefeated run vs. Inter; Spurs try to snap losing skid
Nick DiCeglie's fix to an unpopular hurricane recovery law gains steam with Judiciary Committee approval
'It is clear that we need clarification and a fix, and Senate Bill 840 is a solution we have all been hoping for.'
Tax committee Republicans press for Treasury crackdown on nonprofits promoting fraud, 'anti-American' hate
House Republicans demand Treasury Secretary Bessent crack down on nonprofits allegedly manipulating tax codes for anti-American activities and fraud schemes.
North Carolina begins planning for $1B rural health initiative
State officials outline next steps to spending federal funds to improve care in rural communities as lawmakers raise concerns about equity.
Science of human connection (Jan. 20, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Houston journalist Kate Murphy discusses her latest book, "Why We Click," which explores the science behind human connection.
Merck CEO on US Business, Life Sciences Innovation
Merck KGaA Chief Executive Officer Belen Garijo says the company will continue to collaborate with the US and deliver life sciences innovation to patients. She spoke to Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (Source: Bloomberg)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra release window, price signals, and what pre-order buyers should expect
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the next big thing from Samsung, and buyers are closely monitoring news about its release date, price, and pre-order offers. Samsung may have scheduled Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on January 21 or 28. Meanwhile, things went wrong with initial plans that included the Galaxy S26 Edge, and the sudden revival of the […]
Trump targets a familiar villain for soaring health costs
President Donald Trump and Congress are intensifying pressure on health insurance executives, responding to popular anger about high premiums and denials.
Column | ‘Ball and gun’ gamers and the plague of uninformed expertise
Sports games and shooters are often excellent. But the conversation around them is a symptom of a wider culture that treats participation as knowledge.
Medicaid has a new way to pay for costly sickle cell treatment: Only if it works
Medicaid is doing a novel payment system for the new, promising and expensive sickle cell treatment. It may become a model for all gene therapies being developed.
Column | I found the most complete protein. It’s not meat.
The most “complete” protein is probably one you’re already eating.
Less personnel drama but still sky high turnover one year into Trump's new term
A large share of the departures so far this term were on the National Security Council staff.
10 JAMA women’s health resources to share with patients
These JAMA Patient Pages explore common female health conditions, including how they are prevented, detected and treated.