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Serena Williams on how she pursues longevity – and how you can too
Serena Williams has been a health extremist all her life. She's now partnered with Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels.
Trump's approval sees slight bump in poll amid focus on affordability
In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, the president had a small overall approval rating bump, while Republicans' views on one key issue jumped.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive to erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
NBC's Maria Taylor to be honored at 2026 Sports Power Brunch awards
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, NBC's Maria Taylor dished on the Sports Power Brunch and how women now hold the power in sports.
RFK Jr. succeeds in changing hepatitis B recommendation
A vaccine panel led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to end the recommendation for hepatitis B shots for all newborns.
Trump to address affordability concerns in Pennsylvania speech - live updates
President Donald Trump is heading to Pennsylvania to tout the economy as the administration faces pressure on affordability. Follow for live updates.
Optum Golf Channel Games: Scottie Scheffler
Watch the reigning World No. 1 and four-time major champion Scottie Scheffler tee it up at the Optum Golf Channel Games on December 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Golf Channel.
GLP-1s may weaken the pelvic floor, impacting women's health –– and their sex lives
GLP-1 side effects like constipation and muscle mass loss can lead to uncomfortable pelvic floor symptoms like bladder leakage and painful sex.
Fantasy football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: 16 players to start or sit in Week 15
The fantasy football playoffs are here and fantasy managers will be looking for streamers to trust. Here's a look at who to start and sit in Week 15.
Pens Points: Home for Five
Pens Points will get you prepared as the Penguins return home to face the Ducks.
NBA power rankings: Boston Celtics make big jump amid winning streak
The Boston Celtics, still without Jayson Tatum, are lurking in the Eastern Conference and have won five in a row and 10 of their last 12 games.
Trump, GOP face test in Miami mayor runoff: Meet the candidates
The fight to fill Miami’s mayoral office comes to a head on Tuesday evening during a special runoff election that has high stakes for national politics
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 9
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 9, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
NFL power rankings Week 15: How far do Eagles tumble after latest loss?
Philadelphia has lost three in a row. The skid hasn't cost the Eagles first place in the NFC East, but they dropped in our power poll.
Anthropic researchers say the industry should stop building tons of AI agents — the real breakthrough is something simpler
Anthropic researchers say the industry doesn't need more AI agents, but rather "skills" that equip agents with expertise and reusable workflows.
Iowa basketball climbs in newest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
After an impressive bounce-back win over Maryland, Iowa basketball rose in the newest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings.
Iowa women's basketball rises in latest AP Top 25 rankings
After a Big Ten-opening rout at Rutgers, Iowa women's basketball was rewarded with a rise in the latest AP Top 25 rankings.
‘A huge rupture in everything’: US science faced major upheaval in 2025
Amid enormous shifts, many scientists pushed back and risked dismissal from their jobs even as federal agencies fired thousands of employees
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
For a critical sliver of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of what are called enhanced premium tax credits after Dec. 31 is a pressing concern as they potentially face headwinds in a 2026 midterm election.
Fact check: Trump denies saying something he said on camera five days ago
President Donald Trump on Monday falsely denied making a comment he had made on camera just five days prior. Then he launched a personal attack against the reporter who had accurately repeated his previous remark.
Trump Says Money Should Go to People, Not Health Insurers
WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans. Trump made his ...
Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett enters US Senate race in Texas
The Dallas-area lawmaker announced her U.S. Senate run Dec. 8. She's expected to face off in a competitive Democratic primary with James Talarico.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for U.S. Senate in Texas
Texas is critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year's elections, and GOP incumbent John Cornyn is facing the toughest primary race of his 24-year Senate career.
Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 15 game Monday
NFL Week 15 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Monday Night Football game between Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Where Wisconsin falls in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll after 2-0 week
The Wisconsin Badgers still sit outside the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll despite a strong week of results.
Full highlights from the Jets vs. Dolphins in Week 14
All the action from the Jets vs. Dolphins in Week 14 can be found right here.
Mike Vrabel’s big-picture injury update as the Patriots come out of the bye week
Mike Vrabel shared an update on the New England Patriots’ current injury situation ahead of the team’s first practice of the week on Monday.
Supreme Court seems likely to give Trump more power over agencies
President Trump wants the Supreme Court to overturn a 90-year-old precedent limiting his ability to remove leaders of independent agencies.
These kids can't be home for Christmas. An influencer is here to help.
Interior decorator and content creator Meghan Gallagher decorated the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia to spread holiday cheer to 150 families.
What did Marjorie Taylor Greene say in '60 Minutes' interview?
The controversial Georgia representative who severed ties with Donald Trump defended her move to leave office in a '60 Minutes' interview.
College basketball rankings get shakeup with Michigan new No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports poll
There's a new No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll after Purdue was dealt its first loss of the season in emphatic fashion.
Terry Rozier to be arraigned over alleged sports-betting scheme
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, currently on unpaid leave, was arrested Oct. 23 for his alleged role in an insider sports betting scheme.
Paramount Makes Hostile Bid to Unite CBS Sports, TNT Sports
CBS Sports parent company Paramount has tendered a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns TNT Sports.
SPONSORED Novartis makes $23 billion investment in America's health
Ten facilities – including seven new sites – will create thousands of jobs and accelerate U.S. pharmaceutical innovation.
Trump gets his peace prize at FIFA 2026 World Cup draw
World Cup 2026 draw brings President Donald Trump his coveted peace prize. Awarding of inaugural FIFA prize takes center stage with team groupings.
Trump gets his peace prize at FIFA 2026 World Cup draw
World Cup 2026 draw brings President Donald Trump his coveted peace prize. Awarding of inaugural FIFA prize takes center stage with team groupings.
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) release the 11th edition of the Family Planning Market Report - Clinton Health Access Initiative
The 2025 Family Planning Market Report presents an analysis of public-sector contraceptive procurement trends from 2020–2024, complemented by qualitative insights on the 2025 funding outlook following the dismantling of USAID and the anticipated impact of these broader funding shifts. This year’s report serves as a critical reference point for understanding the state of the family...
Joel Embiid addresses his struggles, health after 76ers fall to Lakers
Joel Embiid addresses his struggles and his health after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Live updates: Trump administration’s boat strikes under scrutiny, Supreme Court hearing on FTC member firing
GOP officials in swing districts brace for fallout if health care subsidies end
House Republicans in battleground districts hope to contain the political fallout as thousands could face higher bills for health insurance coverage.
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts are working to contain the political fallout that may come when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health…
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
House Republicans in key battleground districts are working to contain the political fallout expected when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act.
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
House Republicans in key battleground districts are working to contain the political fallout expected when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act.
From politics to painting: works by Albanian prime minister Edi Rama are new art fair favourites
The politician, whose administration has been dogged by accusations of corruption, has signed to Berlin gallery Société
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 8
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
NBA games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 8
Here's the full NBA schedule, for Dec. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
China’s exports grow 5.9% in November despite major drop in US shipments
China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straight month of double-digit declines.
Photos: Best images from Thunder's 131-101 win over Jazz
The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 131-101 win over the Utah Jazz.
Unlikely moment may have been turning point in Jaguars' season
An unlikely moment may have ended up being the turning point in the Jacksonville Jaguars' season.
Marjorie Taylor Greene spars with '60 Minutes' host over 'toxic' politics
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green pressed "60 Minutes" host Lesley Stahl over her "accusatory" behavior during her first sit-down interview.
Representation in science and trust in scientists in the USA
Nature Human Behaviour - Druckman et al. document gaps in trust in scientists in the USA. People from groups less represented among scientists (for example, women and those with lower economic...
Trump calls Democratic Rep. Cuellar 'disloyal' for not switching parties after pardon
Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
Central Michigan coming to Ford Field for GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Northwestern
Central Michigan is coming to Detroit to play Northwestern in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field.
Tim Walz alleges Trump's language attacking Somalis 'creates danger'
The Democratic governor of Minnesota once again knocked the president over his comments on Somali immigrants, calling the insults 'vile' and 'racist lies.'
Introducing the 5-star recruits to know in the class of 2026
With the Ducks wrapping up the 2026 recruiting cycle, let's look ahead to elite talent in the 2027 class.
Thoughts on Notre Dame and the CFP after Championship Saturday
Notre Dame football will find out its fate later today with the College Football Playoff and here are three thoughts ahead of the seedings.
Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?
Household names from the music and film industry will be recognized Sunday night at the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, but it will be President Donald Trump who is center stage as he hosts the institution’s awards show.
Is vitamin A good for you?
Here’s what vitamin A is, why it’s good for you and which foods offer it most abundantly.
In Roob's Observations: Why do the Eagles keep collapsing in the 4th quarter?
Why are the Eagles falling apart in the fourth quarter? How about some help for A.J. and DeVonta? We have a big helping of Roob’s Eagles Observations.
Pat Spencer records career-high performance in start vs. Cavs
In his first career start, Pat Spencer put on a show on the way to leading the Warriors to a short-handed win over the Cavaliers.
Strike down Voting Rights Act to make politics sane again
An argument for why the Supreme Court should strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act for a better brand of politics.
What are NFL best bets for Week 14? We asked our experts for top predictions, player props
NFL Week 14 has arrived and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top bets for the entire NFL slate. Here are their picks and predictions.
Health insurance premiums to double for over 500,000 Ohioans if ACA tax credits expire
Over half a million Ohioans face skyrocketing premiums if federal tax credits to help pay for their plans under the Affordable Care Act expire at year's end, with some families paying nothing now potentially owing thousands.
Where is the 2025 GameAbove Sports Bowl?
College football bowl season is here! Get ready for the 2025 GameAbove Sports Bowl while supplies last.
Supreme Court could topple yet another campaign finance limit
The Supreme Court could continue its trend of striking down campaign finance rules as improper restrictions on speech. How far will they go?
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 7
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 7, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
NBA games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 7
Here's the full NBA schedule, for Dec. 7, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
Indiana's turnaround of the century isn't ending any time soon
Long the armpit of college football, Indiana is the big, bad bully on the block now.
CFP bracket predictions: Who makes playoff field? USA TODAY Sports' expert rankings
Who will make the College Football Playoff? USA TODAY Sports offers its final predictions on the final bracket after Championship Week.
How to watch LSU Tigers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
Preview the LSU Tigers' matchup with Texas Tech Red Raiders, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.
Alabama fails CFP bracket test, puts pressure on committee after blowout loss
Did Alabama play their way out of CFP bracket? That's possible after heavy SEC Championship loss to Georgia.
WATCH: Hegseth delivers keynote address at Reagan National Defense Forum
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation.
BYU wide receiver calls out CFP committee's bias to SEC, ESPN
BYU football's Parker Kingston took a shot at the CFP selection committee having "bias toward ESPN, SEC" when asked on the Cougars' Playoff hopes.
Early Signing Day 2025: Winners and losers from the cycle
Notre Dame and USC sined while Auburn and Baylor fizzled. Here is the breakdown of reciting winners and losers from early signing day 2025.
Gym tied to outbreak of obscure disease that spreads through mist
The outbreak blamed on "gym exposure" is relatively small, but it has helped push cases tied to the Legionella bacteria to a 10-year high in Florida.
Republicans must be careful with the optics of Trump’s ICE raids
While Trump has successfully closed the border and arrested thousands of the violent criminals who entered our country illegally, there is a perception problem growing for the Republican Party as o…
Olivia Nuzzi to leave Vanity Fair amid troubled book rollout
The former New York Magazine journalist has been ostracized in Washington since her allegedly unethical dalliance with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Micah's expectations for NFC North in Week 14
Caleb Williams will try to remain undefeated at Lambeau. JJ McCarthy is searching for a good performance in his return
Wisconsin announces changes to 2026, 2027 football schedules
Wisconsin announced a change to its 2026 and 2027 football schedules on Friday
City of Hope, Hoag and UCI Health chose to build in Irvine, what makes the area attractive for health-care investment?
The billions of dollars in investments coming online more than double the number of hospital beds in the city, add thousands of jobs and makes Irvine a “biomedical, biotechnical” center…
Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction, odds: 2025 MAC Championship Game picks from proven model
SportsLine's computer model reveals its Western Michigan vs. Miami best bets
Ivy League to NFL? How a kid can look at the big picture as a recruit
Our series behind curtain of D-1 recruiting looks at sports as a path to life success. We also chat with a former player who went from D-3 to the NFL.
Why Costco, other businesses are suing the Trump admin over tariffs
Costco is suing to secure a "complete refund" should the Supreme Court strike down many of Trump's tariffs. Small businesses can't afford the fight.
What's next after Supreme Court approves pro-Trump Texas map for 2026?
Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
Threats, dysfunction and flying: Why quitting is all the rage in DC
More and more lawmakers are opting to retire or even resign early from their jobs amid death threats, gridlock and myriad other reasons.
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 6
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 6, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
Taylor University basketball fans storm court as part of iconic...
Thousands of Taylor University students stormed the basketball court as part of the prestigious school's cherished -- yet chaotic -- annual "Silent Night" Christmas tradition on Friday night.
Jax State falls to Kennesaw State on last-minute play of Conference USA title game
Jax State (8-5) will await its bowl destination, expected to be announced on Sunday after the conclusion of all of the conference title games.
Rail construction costs accessibility business hundreds of thousands
The latest setback came when contractors destroyed the sidewalk that people in wheelchairs needed to access the company’s vehicle display space on Dillingham Boulevard.
How to watch Iowa Hawkeyes: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
Preview the Iowa Hawkeyes' matchup with Maryland Terrapins, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.
The best business schools in the United States? Here are the top 25
Looking at college, particularly business schools? According to one study, here are top 25 in the U.S.
UNLV vs Boise State live updates: Start time, TV channel for Mountain West championship
The Boise State Broncos are hosting the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West championship game. Follow live updates:
Turning Point USA rally draws supporters of redistricting to Indiana Statehouse
As Democratic lawmakers tried unsuccessfully to stop the redistricting bill from advancing in the Indiana House, Hoosiers supporting the new map gathered in the south atrium of the Statehouse to
December 5, 2025
A boom in construction of AI data centers is facing backlash over soaring electricity and water usage, and the resulting utility hikes. Plus, to save spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest, one plan suggests killing thousands of barred owls. And, geologist Anjana Khatwa explains how embracing wonder and awe adds to our scientific understanding of the rocks that form our planet.
Will Venezuela buckle under Trump? Maduro wouldn't be the first to fall
U.S. presidents have successfully moved to remove Latin American leaders for over a century. What to know about U.S. involvement in coups in the region.
US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.
2026 World Cup draw: England and Scotland learn group stage opponents for tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico
2026 World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico and takes place from June 11 to July 19; biggest-ever World Cup sees 48 teams competing across 104 matches; nations will find out venues and kick-off times for their games on Saturday at 5pm UK time, when FIFA will unveil match schedule