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'It can be unnecessary - and even too much': Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?
The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1%
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget. According to an article on the ARS Technica website, while the White House initially proposed slashing science funding by nearly 50 percent last summer—even ordering “closeout” plans for dozens of active missions—Congress has stepped in to restore the agency’s ... Read More
This Is the Blood Glucose Monitor We’ve Been Waiting For
Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt Issac does just that, and you wear it like a necklace.
CT set aside $120 million to help cover residents’ health insurance costs. How to get help
Unlike 26 million Americans across the country who saw their healthcare subsidies cut off on New Year’s Day, Connecticut residents can still sign up for state-paid subsidies for at least thre…
Intel Jabs AMD With New Panther Lake Chips, Claiming Team Red Is Selling ‘Ancient Silicon’ in the Handheld Market
Intel appears confident in its new Panther Lake chips, as the company refers to chips from AMD as "ancient silicon."
Why I'm excited to cover sports for the Monroe News-Star
As a native Louisianian and the Monroe News-Star's newest sports reporter, it's been a dream of mine to write full-time in my home state.
The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming
The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind
For Josh Shapiro, it’s all about being able to win in Pennsylvania.
Moore administration wants health secretary to issue vaccine recommendations, apart from feds
In another move away from federal health agencies under President Donald Trump (R), the Moore administration wants to authorize the state’s health secretary to recommend vaccine schedules for Marylanders.
#CAAHoops Fast Break
RICHMOND, Va. – With one week of league action in the books, CAA men’s basketball insider Dr. John Giannini and host Griffin Della Penna discussed standout performances and upcoming matchups on the second edition of the CAA Fast Break.
Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers enormous, record-breaking asteroid in first 7 nights of observations
In its preliminary data release, taken from just seven nights of observations, the powerful Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered an enormous, fast-spinning asteroid that sets a new record.
House to vote on renewing ACA subsidies as a potential deal takes shape in the Senate
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
1/8 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Ohio State at Oregon
There’s a triple header set for tonight with three Big Ten games set to take place on Big Ten Network later this evening. Northwestern Wildcats at #12 Michigan State Spartans In the first game today the Spartans are set to host Northwestern. Michigan State bounced back nicely from a dreadful 56-58 road loss to Nebraska […]
AC MILAN v GENOA: MATCH PREVIEW
After the win in Cagliari, the Rossoneri return to action for Matchday 19 of the 2025/26 Serie A season, the final round of the first half of the campaign. AC Milan v Genoa is an important fixture for...
Politics of the personal
Once a high-flying financial trader, Gary Stevenson now leverages his platform and personal experience to advocate for targeted wealth tax on fortunes over £10m. This article explores his mission to shift public debate away from polarisation and toward social justice
Illinois nets millions of dollars in taxes from sports wagering
As gamblers may be rejoicing at the opportunity to bet on sports in Illinois, the state likely is as its collecting millions in taxes.
Kevin Steele drops $5 million into his campaign for CFO
The entrepreneur showed he's willing to put his own skin in the game.
Key Jaguars DB misses practice before Bills playoff game
Fans are keeping an eye on the injury report after a key defender missed practice ahead of the Jaguars' Wild Card clash with the Bills.
Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects
A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molecules were applied to bowel cancer cells, hundreds of cancer-related genes changed activity. The discovery helps explain how exercise lowers cancer risk and hints at future therapies inspired by movement.
CoD Season 1 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Weapon Balancing And Map Fixes For BO7 And Warzone
Here are all the big changes in Black Ops 7 and Warzone for the midseason update.
Deco: No serious knee injury for Barca keeper Ter Stegen
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has no serious knee injury, the club's sporting director Deco has said after medical examinations. German international Ter Stegen left the Barca camp at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia to have the knee examined back in Spain.
Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?
Former PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February elections. Will Bangladesh accept him?
AC Milan vs Genoa – Match preview and team news
AC Milan and Genoa clash at the San Siro on Thursday evening for their next Serie A encounter.Milan will look to continue their 16 match unbeaten run in the league alongw ith their head-to-head record...
This brain trick makes exercise feel easier
Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worked overtime, but their sense of strain stayed the same. This brain-body mismatch could one day help make exercise feel less intimidating, especially for people who struggle to stay active.
In Trump’s words, ‘we’re in the oil business’
This brought to mind the words of Marine Major General Smedley Butler: 'I was a racketeer for capitalism.'
Don’t punish the stores playing by the rules
By Mary Szarmach My family has been in business in this state for decades serving some of the hardest working Coloradans. And, yes, they buy tobacco products, and, yes, my staff and I card them every single time. We know the law, we follow the law, and we pass our compliance checks. That is why the city of […]
Saudi's SABIC agrees to sell Sabic Europe, ETP business in Americas and Europe
Saudi chemical major Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has agreed to divest its entire stake in SABIC Europe and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in Europe and the Americas, company said in a bourse filing on Thursday.
Another violent death in Minneapolis lays bare the nation’s fractured politics
Analysis: The killing quickly became the latest explosive incident in the second term of Donald Trump that is dragging politics to a bitter breaking point.
Trump suddenly sounds a lot like a progressive Democrat when it comes to business
President Donald Trump made two extraordinarily unusual policy statements in rapid succession Wednesday that sent stocks sinking and raised serious questions about the limits of presidential power in a free-market economy.
Meltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue
After a four-decade run, the massive, waterlogged berg is leaking meltwater and on the verge of disintegrating.
Analysis: Another violent death in Minneapolis lays bare the nation’s fractured politics
It took just a few seconds and a violent, unnecessary death to drag a snowy residential street in Minneapolis into America’s new age of political brutality.
When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals
President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.
How did Branson, Missouri, become America's capital for conservative entertainment?
A new book explores the cultural impact of Branson, Missouri, a tourist town that inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. Long known for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment, the Midwestern destination has become a stage that showcases today’s cultural and political divides.
Sports/Rec calendar: Jan. 9–18, 2026
Upcoming recreation opportunities and college and prep sports
Arkansas tops Ole Miss basketball, Rebs fall to 0-2
Let’s go ahead and call this a rebuilding year
Portland City Council fails to elect next president amid fractious political fight
The 12-member council will resume deliberations Thursday as progressive caucus member Sameer Kanal vies with incumbent Elana Pirtle-Guiney for leadership position.
Michigan flu cases surge; some kids on ventilators, health officials say
The state's top health official says flu cases 'increasing exponentially' while measles and whooping cough cases remain high.
Michigan pays $3.5M for doulas so low-income moms have healthy births
To combat its high infant mortality rate, the state is reimbursing birth professionals to help expectant mothers. And outcomes are improving.
Butler to host conference on entrepreneurship through acquisition
The practice of buying a business is nothing new, but entrepreneurship through acquisition—or ETA as it is often called—has caught on in recent years among both mid-career individuals and recent college graduates who want to become business owners but don’t want to start a company from scratch.
NC health officials urge vaccines amid measles and respiratory illness surge
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responding to the most recent measles cases and a spike in respiratory illnesses.
Vigil honors Dr. Janell Green Smith, advocate for Black maternal health
Dozens gathered at Forest Park Playground to honor 31-year-old Dr. Janell Green Smith, who passed away earlier this month due to complications during childbirth
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health…
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive.
Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive. Tech and ...
Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build 'dream military'
"Our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Jan. 7.
Xavier drops third straight, but makes it more painful somehow
We’ll get it out there early that this was not a banner day from Dr. Naismith’s game. Well, it may have been, but we were all busy watching whatever the heck that was and missed any real sport being played. Where do you start on this one? Marquette is not a good team this year, […]
'The Masked Singer' season 14 kicks off with a baseball legend unmasked in twisty double elimination
'The Masked Singer' season 14 got off to a massive start, with a whopping 10 starry performances, a baseball legend being revealed in a shocking double elimination.
Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers Address Show's Possible Return Amid "Conformity Gate" Episode Theory
Stranger Things creators Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer shared whether they plan to continue building on the original story amid rumors that Netflix was releasing a secret ninth episode on Jan. 7.
Graham Ike Named to Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
This honor is presented annually to college basketball's most outstanding player.
Tax hikes coming to some Southeast DC businesses — and they welcome what it means
The Soul of the City Business Improvement District, which plans to transform Congress Heights and nearby neighborhoods, will fund local business growth, workforce development and community revitalization.
Is LeBron James playing tonight? Injury update for Lakers-Spurs
LeBron James has been ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Bears Over Beers: Packers Preview, NFL Playoffs Outlook
The latest episode of @bearsoverbeers talks the Chicago Bears upcoming playoff game against the Packers!
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Building what’s been missing in women’s sports
New spaces, new gear and a growing movement are changing how women play and watch the game.
San Antonio sees surge in mental health calls after Camila Olmos' story gains attention
The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) in San Antonio has reported a significant increase in the number of calls they are receiving following the death o
US will exit 66 international organizations
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor, migration and other issues.
City awards $33 million to dozens of businesses and organizations
The grant winners were selected through competitive application rounds through the city’s Department of Planning and Development Community Development Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund programs, which will total $90 million in public-private neighborhood investments.
Treasury implementing Trump’s car loan interest tax break: 'Putting money back in the pockets'
Treasury Secretary Bessent announces implementation of Trump's car loan interest tax deduction policy, putting money back in working families' pockets.
New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid
The new guidelines emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing sugar, carbs and ultraprocessed foods.
Jail suicide lawsuit against Eyerly Ball can continue, Iowa court rules
Family of Jordan Panye, who died by suicide at the Madison County Jail, sued mental health provider Eyerly Ball for negligence, wrongful death.
Go Legendary with Pokémon Center’s 2026 Monthly Pins
Pokémon Center’s newest Monthly Pins line is set to feature Legendary Pokémon all through 2026.
Bring Balance to the Pokémon TCG
Newly discovered Mega Evolution Pokémon make their Pokémon TCG debut in the upcoming expansion, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order.
SMuRF-less but Inflamed : Is Inflammation the Key to Women’s Heart Health?
A new study shows inflammation might be the key to poor heart outcomes in women.
Building the future of separation science
Jennifer Kingston was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry's Technical Excellence Prize, which honours the vital role of technical staff in the chemical sciences community
Entertainment Inbound: The Zone Expansion Nearing Completion
The long-awaited opening of The Zone at the Northwest Arena is coming later this year. Arena officials have been long working on an expansion project that will bring various new and exciting options to the space. After the completion of a large expansion that added about 5,000 square feet to the space, the group has […]
33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists
‘Shōgun’ Creators Reveal Season 2’s New Main Character
Filming on Season 2 starts soon. Get the latest updates.
Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report
Larry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.
Spencer Pratt announces he's running for L.A. mayor after losing home in Palisades fire
One year after losing his home in the devastating Palisades fire, reality TV star Spencer Pratt has announced that he's running for mayor of Los Angeles: 'This is a mission.'
Trump's 'big stick' approach unnerves U.S. allies: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest from Minneapolis.
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. A bipartisan coalition in the House overpowered Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive the enhanced subsidy.
Analysis: Pride as unbeaten run ends
Daniel Farke could not help but ruefully shake his head on the touchline. The Leeds United manager has seen a lot in the game, but this? This was just the sixth time a side had taken the lead three times in a Premier League match only to lose.
Politics is being 'completely redefined': Harold Ford Jr
'The Five' discusses the U.S. military seizing two sanctioned vessels in the Atlantic as Democrats tear into President Donald Trump for capturing the former Venezuelan president.
Oberlander, Thomas leading DRVN Sports & Entertainment
Former ASM CCO Jason Oberlander will be chairman and is teaming with former ASM SVP Carl Thomas, who is CEO of DRVN Sports & Entertainment, a startup with sponsorship sales and consulting capabilities including third-party sales, sponsorship consulting and packaging.
Access Health CT urges residents to enroll as deadline extended
State officials are urging people to take advantage of health insurance subsidies before the enrollment period closes at the end of the month. Access Health Connecticut Executive Director James Michel also suggested people contact a broker, even if they selected a plan last year, to see if they qualify for enough help to afford a better plan. “We’re going to…
Trump's 2026 State of the Union address date announced. Here's when.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver State of the Union address for 2026.
Trump threatens Raytheon's business with the US government
President Donald Trump targeted Raytheon amid a broader stream of criticism of the entire industry.
Venezuelan politics are a ‘blood sport.’ The U.S. is entering the ring.
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
Can You Build A Profitable Small Business On Main Street In 2026? Yes.
Founder Kate Assaraf of Dip is choosing to work almost exclusively with independent retailers. She's redirected $5 million into Main Street economies across the US.
Vermont Health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of federal changes
Many still fear future restrictions on access and are working with the Legislature to safeguard Vermont’s ability to buy and administer the vaccines to those who want and need them.
Premier League picks: Arsenal vs. Liverpool prediction, odds, expert bets
SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Arsenal vs. Liverpool on Thursday, Jan. 8
Trump invited to deliver State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24
Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give the first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24.
New businesses coming to Charleston
Several new businesses are opening up in Kanawha City.
Kai Trump admits she stays out of politics ‘completely,’ calling it a ‘dangerous thing’
President Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai, 18, is focusing on her golf career at the University of Miami and said she has no plans to enter politics.
Hands-on: The Galaxy Z TriFold is all the more impressive in person [Gallery]
During CES 2026 this week, I had a brief minute to try out Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold and, I’ve...
Edward Cabrera trade grades: Cubs ace deal for starter, Marlins return a little light
Three prospects, including Owen Caissie, are headed back to Miami
Your AI Girlfriend Has a Body and Memory Now. Meet Emily, CES's Most Intimate Robot
The life-size sex robot uses conversational AI and memory to create a more personalized experience.
Schmidt Sciences Announces Plan for Lazuli, a Private Space Telescope
Bigger than Hubble and launching as soon as 2029, the Lazuli Space Observatory would be the first-ever full-scale private space telescope
Around The Corner: Football transfer portal, academic honors, and more
Recapping the latest developments in the UVA sports world.
College Station virtual golf facility combines indoor entertainment with international charity work
A father-son team has opened a virtual golf facility that channels all concession profits toward providing water filters for families in western Kenya.
Sen. Mitch McConnell criticizes Trump administration rhetoric on Greenland
Although the president has long talked about the U.S. taking over the self-governing Danish territory, his openness to authorizing a hostile takeover is triggering alarm across Europe
Celebrating worm science
MIT-affiliated biologists including Robert Horvitz discuss the history of Nobel Prize-winning advances made through scientific research in the microscopic roundworm C. elegans.
Health experts react as Andrew Huberman backs Trump admin’s new food pyramid
HHS has unveiled an inverted food pyramid prioritizing meat and fats over grains, as health experts such as Dr. Andrew Huberman share feedback on the new guidelines.
Democrats call on Republicans to resist further military action in Venezuela
A dozen Democratic House members who served in the military said taxpayer dollars should not be spent on ground operations in Venezuela
Electronic filing for business tax returns starts next week
The IRS said it will begin accepting business tax returns electronically next week. No date has been announced yet for individual tax returns.
Des Moines emergency rooms fill up as flu cases spike
UnityPoint hospitals alone have experienced a tenfold increase in flu positivity rates.