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UN food chief Cindy McCain to step down over health concerns
The U.N. World Food Programme’s executive director, who suffered a mild stroke last year, will leave her post in three months as the agency battles deep funding cuts and record global hunger.
The best freshman class ever? Plus, another big NIL lawsuit
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I’d retire your number. Inside: 💪 Historic newcomers 🏅 U.S. women want peace 🏀 NBA hip-hop ranks Just take a look at the NBA rookie class, and you’ll know how good last year’s men’s college basketball freshmen were. Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, is averaging 20 points a game after winning college player of the year last year. His Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel, is second behind Flagg in Rookie of the...
Here’s how the new Samsung Galaxy S26 compares with last year’s S25
Shocker: they’re very similar.
Samsung’s Audio Eraser now works with YouTube and other apps, and it’s impressive [Video]
Starting on Google Pixel and extending to Samsung Galaxy with last year’s Galaxy S25 series, “Audio Eraser” features have proven...
Melvin Robert Shines in KTLA Spotlight as Morning News Entertainment Anchor
Ever since Melvin Robert joined KTLA’s “Morning Show,” he has lit up the show with an incandescent smile and effervescent charm as he delivers entertainment hot topics. The Inglewood native replaced Sam Rubin last year when the iconic news personality suddenly died.
Kazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigers
Kazakhstan planted 37,000 seedlings and cuttings in South Balkhash last year to prepare for the return of its tigers, which disappeared more than 70 years ago.
House votes down Senate air safety legislation
The aviation safety bill would have required aircraft to carry advanced location tracking technology, which could have prevented last year’s deadly midair collision
Leaker Says Apple's Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations
Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored lower-cost MacBook next week. Given it will be more affordable, this MacBook model will obviously have some reduced specs and compromises compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. While we are still waiting for Apple to announce the new MacBook, a leaker has shared eight alleged limitations to expect, based on an internal version of Apple's Kernel Debug Kit for a macOS Tahoe beta that leaked online last year.
Reproductive health providers targeted by Trump ask for additional state funding
In order to protect Maine’s reproductive health care system, which has lost millions in federal funding over the last year, lawmakers are considering legislation to provide additional state support to protect against future changes. The bill, LD 335, sponsored by Rep. Amy Kuhn (D-Falmouth), would provide an annual $5 million allocation. Maine Family Planning and […]
Iberdrola posts 12% increase in net profit boosted by networks business
Europe's largest utility Iberdrola said on Wednesday that its net profit rose 12% last year to 6.29 billion euros ($7.42 billion), supported by its power network business in Britain and in the United States.
Rep. Al Green ejected from Trump's State of the Union after holding a 'Black people aren't apes' sign
Green, a Democrat from Texas, was also removed last year after disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress.
Sean Payton: Last year's tush push opposition wasn't about health and safety
Broncos coach Sean Payton is back on the Competition Committee.
Sean Payton: Last year's tush push opposition wasn't about health and safety
Fact-checking Trump's false claims ahead of the State of the Union
Trump has spent the last year touting his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. But much of this bluster is based on false and misleading claims — many of which are likely to be a part of the president's address to the nation.
Health insurance sticker shock drove thousands to drop or slash coverage in N.J.
A family of four earning $45,000 paid no premiums last year. This year, they'll get socked for $1,607.
How does politics influence interpretive signs at National Park Service sites?
The Trump administration recently ordered the National Park Service to remove interpretive signs that discuss slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, following an executive order issued last year stating that public monuments should not “inappropriately disparage Americans” and instead “focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.” A […]
Fresh Defender Introduced to Vikings Rumor Mill
The Minnesota Vikings’ spending budget in free agency is slim compared to last year, but that won’t prevent the club […]
Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible
History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t mention sharks.
Meet the 20 most successful M&A bankers of 2025
The top US merger banker last year hails from Wells Fargo. Meet him and 19 other dealmakers who who shaped the $4.6 trillion M&A comeback.
Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry
The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.
Your Personal Free Netflix and other Top 5 Tech you Absolutely Need in 2026
Last year I put together a list of products everyone absolutely needed to own in 2025. It included basic stuff, AirTags, GaN chargers, and even some slightly complex gadgets like NAS devices to help you cut the cord on cloud storage subscriptions. This year's list expands on the same philosophy from last year - make
Sabres get update on trading Alex Tuch after Olympic break
The talented forward is in the last year of his contract.
Club launches 'world-first' souvenir programme
The Hornets scrapped its traditional matchday programme last year due to poor sales.
Louisiana reaches $45 million settlement with CVS Health, ending lawsuits
The state had accused CVS Health of “unfair, deceptive and unlawful” business practices for using customer information to conduct a text message campaign last year against proposed legislation for pharmacy benefits managers.
When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
Questions of fairness came up in last year’s congressional debate about extending Obamacare’s enhanced subsidies. Critics wondered why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA coverage. In truth, though, almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
Yankees report to Spring Training ahead of first game Friday
Last year’s team won 94 games and tied for first place in the division.
Lakers add Dodgers executive Rosen to front office
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers' front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger Will Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s State of the Union
In selecting the Virginia governor, Democrats turned to a centrist former congresswoman whose winning campaign last year showed how their party’s candidates can succeed in the Trump era.
Nintendo announces surprise Switch 2 version of sci-fi RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
The update to last year’s remake of the 2015 Wii U game is a paid upgrade.
My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499
The new lower-cost Pixel looks a lot like last year's 9A, but has some quality-of-life improvements.
Google brings AirDrop support in Quick Share to the Pixel 9 series
The feature was previously exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup. Google introduced AirDrop support in Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series last year, making it...
Caesars Entertainment repeats ‘no crisis’ theme, citing Las Vegas tourism cycle that CEO sees as normal
After all the slicing and dicing, all the macro- and the microanalysis, the top executive at Caesars Entertainment says the tourism decline that weighed so heavily on Las Vegas last year wasn’…
National Institutes of Health facing widespread vacancies in director roles
More than a dozen key director positions at the National Institutes of Health are unfilled. All but two of these vacancies opened after President Trump took office last year. NBC News' Aria Bendix explains how this leadership vacuum could impact public health.
$2,600 per month health insurance premium: ‘The math isn’t math-ing’
Insurance premiums are exploding across Florida — and for one retired math teacher in The Villages, the numbers are staggering. After nearly 30 years in the classroom, Michael Fell medically retired and moved to The Villages with his wife, Dawn. Instead of enjoying retirement, he’s trying to solve what may be the most baffling equation of his life. “The math isn’t math-ing for us,” Fell said. Last year, Fell paid $723 a month for coverage through Florida Blue. In January, after enhanced federal health care subsidies expired, the bill jumped to more than $2,600 a month. “Which caused our premium to go up by about 259%. I’ll throw some math out there for the audience as a former math teacher,” Fell said.
Sports tourism generates $42 million in economic impact last year
Nearly 43,000 room nights were booked, and a record number of 37 different sports played throughout 12 communities.
Google expands Quick Share’s AirDrop support to Pixel 9
After introducing on the Pixel 10 last year, Google is expanding Quick Share support with AirDrop to the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL.
Which teams return to the postseason in 2026? Odds good for Florida, not so much for Colorado
Last year, 24 Power Four teams failed to reach bowl eligibility. We're breaking down every squad's chances to return to the postseason in 2026
$2,600 per month health insurance premium: ‘The math isn’t math-ing’
Insurance premiums are exploding across Florida — and for one retired math teacher in The Villages, the numbers are staggering. Instead of enjoying retirement, he’s trying to solve what may be the most baffling equation of his life. Last year, he paid $723 a month for coverage. In January, after enhanced federal health care subsidies expired, the bill jumped to more than $2,600 a month.
Private equity activity ‘steady’ in 2025, with a dozen-plus deals in diagnostic imaging
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project estimates there were 1,029 such transactions across the entire healthcare sector last year.
Former MHS business instructor pleads guilty to embezzlement from teachers union
A former Marshalltown High School (MHS) business instructor who was arrested last year for embezzling over $10,000 from the Marshalltown Education Association (MEA) has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of felony first-degree theft as she was originally charged, according to court records. Prosecutors in the case have recommended that Rachel Nelson-Loupee, 49, […]
Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace
Americans are getting bigger tax refunds this year, with average refunds jumping to $2,290 - up 10.9% from last year, according to the latest IRS data.
Penn State Health becomes sole owner of Lancaster County outpatient surgery center
Penn State Health has become the sole owner of a Lancaster County outpatient surgical center practice that completed more than 4,200 procedures last year.
Hochul grants $1.5B to NYC ahead of Mamdani's first city budget
Last year, City Hall approved an over $116 billion budget.
How a Trump Tax Break Rescued Horse Racing
Owners spent nearly $1.5 billion last year on racehorses, a big increase over 2024. A new tax provision allows them to immediately deduct the full cost of the purchase.
Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow
Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.
Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
The FDA last year approved the Apple Watch's hypertension notifications feature, but a study from University of Utah Health suggests people should still receive regular screenings.
This family business paid $200,000 in tariffs last year, but won't cut corners
(The Center Square) – La Tienda has been delivering the best of Spanish cuisine to Americans for three decades, but the task has become more expensive after President Donald Trump's
Assad healthy and prepared to balance Cubs camp, Classic with Mexico
MESA – Last year’s adversity is already in Javier Assad’s rearview mirror. The last thing he needed in 2026 was more.
Motivated by last year’s loss, Brother Martin reaches semifinals for first time since 2013
Humiliated by how his team ended the season a year ago, Brother Martin’s Kaden Rossi walked off the field and made himself a promise: it wouldn’t happen again.
New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE
CNN spoke with several former federal workers who were laid off or accepted buyouts amid DOGE’s aggressive and controversial cuts last year. They’ve had very different experiences since then.
St. Louis Board of Alderman take up effort to finalize downtown sports and entertainment district
City of St. Louis aldermen are looking to tap into a state resource approved last year to make Downtown a destination.
Construction on west Henderson sports complex reaches key milestone
Ground broke on the West Henderson Fieldhouse in May last year at the corner of St. Rose and Maryland parkways.
Meta says no new performance-related layoffs planned
Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, says it will not conduct new performance-based layoffs, shifting from last year's 5% workforce reduction.
Best states to visit + places to skip, from frequent US traveler
My husband and I spent last year traveling across the US, visiting 29 states including Michigan, Vermont, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Idaho.
Google confirms Android 17 Beta is coming soon
Just like last year, a beta version of Android's upcoming version will be released in the first quarter of the year. It will be Android 17.
Super Bowl 60 draws nearly 125 million viewers in slight dip from last year's game
About 127 million viewers watched the game on Fox in 2025.
Two reasons helped record iPhone sales, and they're both orange
Apple recently reported the best iPhone sales in the company’s history in the final quarter of last year. While the...
Will Commodity Sports Last?
If you wanted to bet on the Super Bowl this past weekend, you had options. You may have bet with a friend. If you live in a state where it’s legal, you could have gone to a casino or used a casino’s app. Or, starting last year, you could have entered into an event contract […]
NASCAR emerges from federal antitrust lawsuit bruised but ready for 78th season
The Michael Jordan-led federal antitrust lawsuit last year against NASCAR and its owners took a toll on the France family.
Mikaela Shiffrin, Breezy Johnson looking for more Olympic gold
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson are paired at the 2026 Winter Olympics for the team combined, which they won at last year's world championships.
Gurman: iPhone 17e Launch 'Imminent' With Four New Features
Apple's iPhone 17e is set to launch "imminently" with at least four new features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the new lost-cost iPhone will feature the A19 chip first introduced with the iPhone 17 last year. The device will also address one of the most glaring omissions from the current generation and add MagSage connectivity.
Meet Dispatch breaking & trending sports reporter Dan Aulbach
Get to know Dan Aulbach, who joined The Columbus Dispatch as a reporter last year.
He Built A Million-Dollar Business, Then Stopped Filing Taxes — Dave Ramsey Says '2,561 People Went To Jail Last Year' For That'
Early success can mask slow-moving financial disasters until they are impossible to ignore. Carlos called "The Ramsey Show,” saying his janitorial business grew into a million-dollar operation before years of unfiled tax returns, unpaid payroll taxes, and mounting debt left him considering bankruptcy. "I haven't filed taxes since 2017 or 2018," he told personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, saying he also has not paid payroll taxes since that time. Don't Miss: Fast Company Calls It a ‘Groundbreaki
Apple will introduce these key Messages app upgrades very soon, here's what they are
Last year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the time,...
Packers Star Micah Parsons: Cowboys 'Almost' Traded Me to Eagles
Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons revealed that the Dallas Cowboys nearly traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles last year.
Pro Bowl ratings: NFL's flag football game draws horrendous 2.0 million viewers, 57% fall from last year's record low
Google will soon offer AirDrop support on more Android devices
Google introduced a new Apple-friendly Quick Share feature to Pixel 10 phones last year.
Apple's iPhone 17E Is Near and It Needs More Than MagSafe
The launch of the next $600 iPhone might not follow last year's playbook.
A sports district mega-development opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor appears to be dead
Developer Hines left the project last year, and now the zoning that enabled the project is being repealed.
Google is finally fixing one of the At a Glance widget's biggest problems
Google has started rolling out the new high-contrast mode we spotted in development last year for its At a Glance widget.
Google hints at big AirDrop expansion for Android "very soon"
AirDrop came to the Pixel 10 last year, and more Android phones will join the party in 2026.
Google Gives Android Users the Best News on AirDrop Support
AirDrop for Android will arrive on other Android phones this year, not just Pixel devices. When Google surprisingly launched AirDrop support on the Pixel 10 last year, we sort of... #AirDrop #Android
Whistleblower complaint centers on sharing of classified intelligence and reporting of a potential crime, watchdog says
A complaint filed last year by a US intelligence community whistleblower that is now being scrutinized by lawmakers includes claims that the distribution of a highly classified intelligence report had been “restricted for political purposes” and that an intelligence agency lawyer had failed to report a potential crime to the Justice Department, a government watchdog told lawmakers earlier this week.
Supreme Court allows California to use new congressional map, giving Democrats a boost
The map, which voters approved last year, could allow Democrats to gain up to five House seats in this year’s midterm elections.
Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Paul Blackburn
After joining New York late last year, the veteran should get the chance to fill an early role
AMD Says Valve Is 'On Track' to Ship Steam Machine Early This Year, but We Still Don't Know the Price
What’s going on with Steam Machine? Valve has been relatively quiet on the upcoming hardware since announcing it last year, and it remains without a release date or a price. But AMD, which powers Steam Machine itself so you’d like to think it’s in the know, has said Valve is “on track” to begin shipping early this year.
Editorial: Pa. politicians must not let national politics delay the state's budget
Fewer than three months after last year’s Pennsylvania state budget negotiations ended, this year’s budget process began yesterday with Gov....
Bonta: California will 'remain resolute' in pushing back on Trump administration
Over the last year, California has sued the Trump administration 55 times – an average of more than one case a week.
Bellevue University Online Data Science Ranked #3
Bellevue University earned the No. 3 spot for its online Bachelor of Science in Data Science program in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Online Bachelor’s in Data Science Programs rankings.The ranking marks a significant rise from last year, when the program placed No. 11. The move reflects continued development of the program and sustained academic pe...
Radiology among the 5 highest paid professions, US News & World Report says
Members of the specialty earned a median salary of approximately $239,200 last year, based on survey data gathered by the media company last fall.
Autism: myth-busting and what scientists still don't know : Short Wave
Autism has a long history of misinformation that continues to today. The Trump administration has perpetuated some of this misinformation in the last year. Among other things, officials have claimed certain groups of people don’t get the condition and that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism to later develop in children. Today, NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton sets the record straight with host Emily Kwong on what scientists do and don’t know about autism. If you liked this episode, check out our episodes on an Autism researcher’s take on Trump’s claims about Tylenol and a Fragile X treatment that may be on the horizon.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Damian Herring.
More than 10,000 Ph.D. science experts left U.S. government jobs last year
Milwaukee County HR director fired following lapse in health insurance contract
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced an "employee" who let the county's health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare lapse last year has been fired.
E is for Entertainment
Want to hear from the biggest stars in Hollywood? You're in the right place! This week, Paul Milliken catches up with Emmy-winning actress Claire Foy, director Philippa Lowthorpe, and author Helen Macdonald for a first look at the soaring drama "H is for Hawk." Next up, we celebrate recent Oscar nominee Elle Fanning with a look back at last year's critical and commercial hit "Predator: Badlands." And finally, we're backstage at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre, where "The Play That Goes Wrong" is sending audiences into hysterics.
Meet Dispatch trending business, real estate reporter Emma Wozniak
Get to know Emma Wozniak, who joined The Columbus Dispatch as a reporter last year.
How viewers around the world responded to Melania Trump’s documentary
Marla Ailor attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration last year with her family, and remembered thinking it was a long day.
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
What South Carolina’s soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the U.S.
More than 840 measles infections have been reported in South Carolina, surpassing the tally in Texas last year. Public health experts say it shows the risks when vaccination coverage falls.
Response to Melania Trump documentary reflects America’s political division
CARMEL, Ind. — Marla Ailor attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration last year with her family, and remembered thinking it was a long day. So she ...
Analysis: 5 early takeaways from the DOJ’s big Epstein files drop
The Justice Department on Friday announced the long-awaited release of an enormous tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files, spanning more than 3 million pages, which it said fufilled its obligations under transparency legislation passed last year.
U.S. News recognizes Loyola's online Master of Science in Data Science
Loyola University Maryland’s Master of Science in Data Science was named one of the “Best Online Master’s in Info Tech Programs for 2026" by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 34 out of 106 universities chosen for the list. Loyola rose 17 spots after ranking No. 51 last year.
Jon Gosselin 'could have died' shortly before his wedding from common health emergency
“Jon & Kate Plus 8” star Jon Gosselin had a scary medical emergency shortly before his recent wedding to Stephanie Lebo last year.
Cubs TV voice Jon 'Boog' Sciambi tops sixth annual Chicago sports media power rankings
I ranked the market’s talent exclusively on TV, radio and podcasts based on appeal, quality, longevity and personal preference. Well over 100 people were considered, and the top 20 follow, with last year’s rank in parentheses.
Trump directs team to beef up his public schedule to combat questions about his stamina
Vague descriptions of presidential signing ceremonies, policy meetings and industry executive sit downs — mostly behind closed doors — began peppering President Donald Trump’s public schedule at the end of last year.
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million dollars
President Donald Trump’s sweeping deployment of National Guard troops to several major cities across the United States cost taxpayers approximately $496 million from June through December last year, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.
Senators probe experts during Capitol Hill investigation into Palisades fire
The state and local response to the Palisades fire last year was back under a microscope
Republicans Gave ICE a Slush Fund. Democrats Want to Limit It.
The sweeping domestic policy law that Republicans muscled through Congress last year made ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in the country, with no strings attached.
Organ recipients, donor celebrate as Intermountain Health reaches 500 transplants last year
The Intermountain Transplant Program celebrated completing 515 transplants and changing lives in an event at Intermountain Medical Center on Tuesday, where doctors and patients shared their experiences.
Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
Tesla's brand value declined while BYD's surged last year, according to research by Brand Finance
UnitedHealth Forecasts 2026 Revenue Drop on Shrinking Business
UnitedHealth Group Inc. forecast a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the company works to rebuild confidence with investors after a stunning fall last year.