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Pittsburgh business community wants O'Connor to be 'salesman-in-chief.' Will he?
Mayor Corey O’Connor spent the drive to Harrisburg for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address Feb. 3 making calls to CEOs — in Pittsburgh...
Tom Steyer, billionaire populist? Full interview with Inside California Politics
(Inside California Politics) — Tom Steyer is running in a unique lane in the race to be California’s next governor: a billionaire populist, a progressive businessman. “We don’t normally see candida…
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) February 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, former state GOP boss Gina Swoboda announces she is leaving the congressional race in CD1 to run for Secretary of State. Then, Republican consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former Democratic lawmaker Reginald Bolding discuss Karrin Taylor Robson pulling the plug on her run for governor and Senator Mark Kelly winning his legal fights against Pete Hegseth.
How Ilia Malinin's Olympic failure is teaching moment for kid athletes
In his free skate voiceover, Ilia Malinin tells us to, "Embrace the storm." Our youth athletes do better when we do, too.
Obama compares ICE’s ‘rogue behavior’ in Minnesota to dictatorships
Former President Barack Obama said that the behavior of ICE agents in Minnesota over the past few months was “deeply concerning and dangerous.”
'Clown show': Barack Obama on Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
Former President Barack Obama said a video President Donald Trump posted depicting Obama and his wife as apes was part of a shameless "clown show."
Alaska to begin soliciting funding ideas as state races to spend $272 million on rural health care
The state must award the funding by October or risk losing it.
Earth on Track to Become Uninhabitable, Scientists Say
The planet is close to entering a death-spiral that could bring about a worst-case-scenario known as "hothouse Earth."
The Hidden 80% of Disease Scientists Are Racing to Decode
A sweeping global effort to map the environmental roots of disease could reshape the future of health and medicine.
HBO series navigates personal transformation, self-love [Unscripted column]
Many of us have given up hope of cracking the top 1%. Apart from a lottery win, billion-dollar wealth will remain forever out of reach for the mass of humanity,
5 Gadgets Sold At Home Depot That Any DIYer Would Consider A Must-Have
From work lights and multi-tools to voltage testers and digital calipers, these Home Depot gadgets are practical must-haves for serious DIYers.
Oklahoma Sen. Kristen Thompson targets health, literacy and workforce reform
The Edmond Republican says improving health outcomes, reading levels and child care access is key to strengthening Oklahoma’s economy.
Hollywood talent agent sells company after Epstein files release
In an internal memo sent to agency staff on Friday, which was obtained by CNN, Wasserman said he has “become a distraction” to the company’s “efforts.”
HBCUs face uncertain future in the new age of professionalized college sports
While historically Black institutions have a fraction of the resources of college basketball blue bloods, some have a unique draw: "Nobody's going take care of you ... more than we are."
3 tax mistakes that could trigger a business audit — plus the tools to avoid them
Whether you're worried about tracking expenses or how to report your income, these tools can help you avoid the mistakes that raise some red flags.
Ranked: The Best Countries at Science
See which countries rank highest in science literacy, based on the latest OECD PISA scores of students aged 15 to 16 worldwide.
Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift
Mental health services could see financial cuts and restrictions in the coming year due to Proposition 1. Mental health liaisons from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. (Sheriff's Office — Contributed) WATSONVILLE >> Santa Cruz County is expected to get about $1.4 million less in state money for mental health
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Feb. 13, 2026
Miami Beach Adopts Major Deregulatory Policy to Attract Restaurants and Live Entertainment
Florida YIMBY says "Yes In My Backyard" to positive new development in Florida.
This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control
Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning energy in a carefully controlled, multi-step process. A key enzyme, aldolase, helps convert sugar into the burst of power needed for fertilization, while other enzymes act like traffic controllers directing the flow of fuel.
How to Nurture A Healthy Relationship 365 Days a Year
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, Feb. 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The focus on Valentine’s Day is, as The Beatles famously crooned, "love is all you need." But staying in love and growing together requires work and commitment. "There are also some characteristics that most healthy ...
A&W Contractors navigates changes in federal diversity guidelines
Former respiratory therapist Adrian Mobley founded the company in 2014 and has since expanded the business into general contracting, flooring and joint sealant work, while still offering respiratory health services.
Halifax Panthers collapse set to hit local businesses
Business owners are bracing for a drop in takings after the liquidation of the rugby league club.
Your First 90 Days as a Data Scientist
A practical onboarding checklist for building trust, business fluency, and data intuition
A Goldman partner in tech on the skills job seekers need amid AI
Bracha Cohen said that computer science majors should learn how to ask good, incisive questions.
Weekend reads: CDC’s ‘unethical’ vaccine trial; The Lancet ‘refuses to retract’ letter; on the methods used to correct science
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: Journal tags ‘impossible’ case report with short erratum Guest post: …
How HBO's "Industry" uses vests to signal status in banking
The costume designer of HBO's "Industry" broke down how the characters' clothing, like vests and ties, are used to convey status and power.
‘Memorials are for the living’: Donatelli family business brings solace to death
Behind a collection of gravestones, Fred “Corky” Donatelli III arranges papers at his desk. His hands are big and rough, dusted with dirt...
Noah Hiles: This year won't be a fun one for Allen Greene, Pitt athletics
In the summer of 2023, I crafted an extensive profile on then-Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke. At that time, she could do no wrong. The football program...
Watch Alabama state wrestling championships final day: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The AHSAA wrestling championships continue on Thursday in Huntsville, Alabama.
Watch Texas state wrestling championships final day: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The UIL wrestling championships conclude on Saturday in Cypress.
Watch Nevada high school state wrestling championships final day: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The NIAA state wrestling championships wrap up Saturday in Winnemucca.
Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer embraces ‘risky’ style
FC Bayern doesn’t mind Manuel Neuer’s aggressive style.
Bracketology Bubble Watch: Texas A&M can't afford too many more losses
Here's a look ahead at the weekend's biggest games involving the NCAA Tournament bubble
Exclusive | Casey Wasserman Putting His Talent Agency Up for Sale After Epstein Fallout
Wasserman has said he “never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein” and told staff he felt that he had “become a distraction” to the firm’s work.
Zac Gallen returning to Diamondbacks on free agent deal
Starting pitcher Zac Gallen is returning to the Diamondbacks on a free agent contract, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.
Small Business Task Force offers helping hand
Starting and running a small business is hard work. Keeping track of inventory, payroll, sales and taxes is a daunting chore. When small business owners in Fort Dodge and Webster County need some advice or help dealing with it all they have a unique resource they can turn to. The Small Business Task Force combines […]
Lake Street businesses are cautiously optimistic about a federal drawdown
Yusra Mohamud is a business advisor with the Lake Street Council. She says businesses there will believe a drawdown when they see one, but are ready for some hope.
As East Colfax BRT construction approaches Aurora, city leaders look to Denver for lessons on business impact
As construction on the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project moves closer to Aurora, business owners and neighbors along the corridor say they are bracing for short-term disruption while holding onto hope for long-term revival.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
Health commissioner provides details on Vermont’s first 2026 measles case
Health officials say the patient contracted the virus during international travel, and there is no current public risk.
A DHS shutdown is coming. Why travelers should brace for impact.
Another government shutdown may mess with your travel plans. What to know about what's impacted.
Incumbents brace for primary season: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what comes next after Chris Wright's meeting with Delcy Rodríguez.
Montana State researcher featured in New York Times science story
Fractured ice of Thwaites Glacier could help scientists understand the frozen sub-surface environment on Jupiter’s moon Europa.
Major shakeup underway at HHS as White House braces for midterms
Several senior officials are exiting RFK Jr.'s department amid an effort to focus on drug pricing and food issues.
DOJ sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination
Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych's appeal for reinstatement dismissed by sports court
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to be reinstated in the Milano Cortina Olympics after he was disqualified over his “helmet of remembrance".
Over 50 nursing students contract measles at Florida university
More than 50 nursing students at Ave Maria University in Florida have contracted measles, as state health officials report a growing threat nationwide. The university is implementing quarantine and offering free vaccinations.
Paris says 'oui' to booming business of romantic proposals
STORY: This Texan couple have been dating for one year.And Josue Perales wanted extra special celebrations with his girlfriend Kayla Balboa. On a candlelit terrace, overlooking the Eiffel Tower, she says "yes".Balboa had always wanted a Paris proposal. "She's always been mentioning how...""This is my dream place.""This is her dream... well, here we are."To make sure every detail was perfect, Perales employed the help of a local marriage proposal planning agency.And he's not the only one.Paris is seeing a surge in demand for elaborate marriage proposals like this one.Thanks to social media, TV shows and events showcasing the "City of Love", the entire industry catering to love-struck couples willing to pay thousands for unforgettable moments is booming.Les Entremetteuses, or "The Matchmakers", helped Perales get his "yes".Founder Pauline Le Tendre says Valentine's Day is her "busiest day of the year."But she says she's busy all year round - after demand started growing in 2019, with a brief lull during the pandemic."Once the borders reopened, it steadily increased. After that, there were a couple of boosts with (the TV show) 'Emily in Paris,' the Paris Olympics also. We had a lot of work after the Games."The company's proposal packages start at 590 euros, or just under $700, for a proposal on the Seine river banks.The average spend can go up to $2,400 - with some clients spending more for extras, like performers.:: Kiss Me in Paris/Artem Martynov & Anastasia KalynaFor those wanting to splurge even more, Kiss Me in Paris has them covered.The agency says its clients typically spend an average of about $12,000 on their experiences - or as much as some $118,000.:: Kiss Me in Paris/Tuan Nguyen FilmsLuxurious proposals are choreographed in high-end hotels, aboard yachts on the Seine, or in authentic French chateaux."To just be able to, in your social circles, say, 'We got engaged in Paris,' is great, right? It has prestige, it has cachet." That's Cengiz Ozelsel, who co-founded Kiss Me in Paris with his wife Chantelle Marie Streete.They say bookings have more than doubled since 2015.While the more budget-friendly Oui Love Paris agency told Reuters, its bookings have quadrupled since 2020.For many planners, though, the payoff is more than just numbers."I absolutely love it because... people are inviting you into their lives at one of the most special times in their lives."
Europe’s open-border dreams meet German politics
Brussels is preparing to scrutinize Germany’s border practices as Friedrich Merz’s government weighs whether to extend internal Schengen checks.
Giants QB Russell Wilson: Contract status, 2025 performance review
A look at New York Giants QB Russell Wilson, his contract/free agency status, and a 2025 performance review.
Live updates: Trump administration news, DHS on brink of shutdown as ICE’s Minnesota crackdown ends
MAGA vs MAGA: Georgia election exposes divisions in Trump’s base
Republican candidates vie for MAGA mantle in race to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
MSU Museum’s second annual SciCurious invites guests to fall in love with science
This Valentine’s Day, MSU Museum invites its visitors to think about the world around them with its public outreach event, SciCurious, which presents attendees with an array of scientific collections, live specimens, and interactive activities. SciCurious is set to take place in the MSU Museum’s newly renovated building from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 14th. Anyone can attend, and although registration via the museum’s website is encouraged, it’s not required.
Advancing AI for science: extracting and fusing cross-disciplinary expert knowledge with data to accelerate alloy discovery
High-entropy alloys are promising advanced materials for demanding applications, but discovering useful compositions is difficult and expensive due to the vast number of possible element combinations. Now, researchers have developed a novel AI-driven framework that integrates experimental data, computational modeling, and cross-disciplinary expert knowledge extracted from scientific literature. By combining these sources in a way that accounts for uncertainty, their approach can make reliable predictions even for poorly studied alloy compositions, outperforming conventional data-driven machine learning methods that rely on training data alone.
Trump discovers that the road to autocracy is lined with potholes
The president just lost another battle in his war on democracy.
Watch Texas state wrestling championships: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The UIL wrestling championships begin on Friday in Cypress.
Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction
We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility
O'Neill urges Celtic to buy Saracchi
Interim manager Martin O'Neill would like Celtic to buy on-loan left-back Marcelo Saracchi this summer, while Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise is quizzed about reported Old Firm interest.
Watch Georgia high school state wrestling championships Day 3: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The GHSA wrestling championships reset on Friday in Morrow.
Search continues for additional suspects in string of Placer County business break-ins
Burglars target 5 businesses in less than 24 hours; authorities track SUV to Sacramento
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) Is Up 7.0% After Securities Fraud Case Proceeds Past Dismissal - Has The Bull Case Changed?
WEBTOON Entertainment is now facing an active securities fraud class action after a U.S. District Court in November 2025 denied its motion to dismiss allegations that it misled investors about Monthly Active Users at the time of its June 27, 2024 IPO. The court’s decision has prompted law firms to investigate potential breaches of fiduciary duty by WEBTOON’s officers and directors, raising fresh questions about its disclosure practices and governance controls. We’ll now examine how the...
Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism for proposing $10 million in small business relief after Trump's immigration crackdown amid fraud allegations.
Heated Rivalry and Marital Bliss: Two Wives Go Head to Head in a Scary Olympic Sport
One represents Belgium and the other Brazil in skeleton, in which the racer slides near-blind down an ice track at well over 80 miles per hour.
Iran’s Crackdown Is Now Targeting Its Own Politicians
Several members of the country’s reformist movement—designed to change the Islamic Republic from within—have been arrested, including its leader.
Starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500
Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green in the 68th running of the Great American Race.
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
Kathy Ruemmler is leaving Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs' top lawyer is leaving the firm, saying her prior work with Epstein was "becoming a distraction."
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Unveiled For Switch, Launching In 2026
"Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse"
Bipartisan opposition over inflammatory comments likely to sink Trump State Dept. nominee
Jeremy Carl, the Trump administration’s pick for a top State Department position, is unlikely to get the job after a bipartisan group of senators grilled him over his history of racist, sexist, and reported antisemitic comments and posts.
Elon Musk slams Anthropic AI models as 'misanthropic and evil' in scathing social media post
Elon Musk accuses Anthropic's AI models of being "misanthropic and evil," claiming competitor's Claude models exhibit racial and demographic bias.
Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these particles actually do once they enter living organisms. A new study proposes an innovative fluorescence-based strategy that could allow researchers to track microplastics in real time as they move, transform, and degrade inside biological systems.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse announced for Nintendo Switch
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has been announced, and the game is heading to Nintendo Switch. The project is planned for 2026. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a collaboration between Konami and Dead Cells developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin. The 2D action exploration game take places 23 years after Castlevania Dracula’s Curse and follow a young Belmont’s journey. Here’s some additional information:...
Stacey and Hodson to make North West 200 debuts
Storm Stacey and Rob Hodson will make their debuts at the North West 200 road race in May.
Obama says US 'less safe' after Trump erases power to fight climate change
Barack Obama said the U.S. is "less safe" after President Donald Trump repealed the legal basis for federal regulations targeting climate change.
Silent Hill: Townfall launches in 2026 for PS5, PC; reveal trailer
Silent Hill: Townfall will launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, publishers Konami and Annapurna Interactive, and developer Screen Burn Interactive announced.
Play Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Tomorrow!
The edition celebrates 30 years of the limbless hero with five versions of the game, a never-before-playable prototype, 120 additional bonus levels, an exclusive interactive documentary, and more.
Resident Evil: Requiem Trailer Reveals Leon Is, Sadly, Once Again Infected — And Another Returning Character | Sony State of Play
Tonight's State of Play broadcast has given us one last look at Capcom's tantalizing Resident Evil: Requiem — and confirmed what many fans had previously deduced: Leon S. Kennedy is once again infected.
Takeaways: Enforcement surge ending in Minneapolis as state and DHS officials face tough questions in Senate
While White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday morning the federal immigration surge in Minnesota would be ending, state officials were facing tough questions about the circumstances that led to that crackdown in the first place.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach coming to PC on March 19
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Kojima Productions will release Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on March 19, the companies announced.
Science policy education should start on campus, say researchers
Although modern science has only been around for a few centuries, we've become quite adept at training students in the scientific method. But learning how to translate research insights into practical ...
Trump wants a deal with Iran, but could military strikes be coming? : The NPR Politics Podcast
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump this week to discuss the United States’ ongoing talks with Iran over that country’s military capabilities. We discuss what each side wants and possible next steps, plus the latest in the efforts for peace in Gaza.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.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.
Pac-12's 'flex' schedule gives league leg up in Group of Six CFP race
Here's how the Pac-12 flex week works and why it could help the reimagined conference push a team into the CFP
Department of Homeland Security on track to shut down with lawmakers leaving Washington and an unresolved ICE fight
A bitterly divided Washington is headed for its third government funding lapse of President Donald Trump’s second term — this time, a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over the issue of federal immigration enforcement.
Kelsey Peaslee joins the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic to practice behavioral health
She has eight years of experience caring for patients with mental health needs and has worked for Essentia since March 2025 as a registered nurse in outpatient behavioral health. Peaslee is looking forward to this new role.
Archival Data From NASA’s NEOWISE Tracks Star Turning Into Black Hole
Massive stars are often known to go out with a bang: The core collapses, and a wave of subatomic particles called neutrinos erupt outward, causing the star to
Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of 'panic'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticizes former President Barack Obama for opposing voter ID laws after House passes SAVE Act.
Attackers prompted Gemini over 100,000 times while trying to clone it, Google says
Distillation technique lets copycats mimic Gemini at a fraction of the development cost.
Reading nonprofit aims to help Nebraska teachers with science-based literacy instruction
A national nonprofit called The Reading League is starting a Nebraska chapter to help teachers implement science-based reading instruction in their classrooms. The organization’s introduction comes at a time when the state department is also pushing forward on several literacy efforts.
Madisonville supermarket to close after over 30 years in business
Sureway Supermarket in Madisonville is set to close their doors next month.
NASA Moon Mission Spacesuit Nears Milestone
The next-generation spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send
Apploff Entertainment CEO on His 'Weird Road' From Restaurateur to Hollywood Game Show Producer
Office With a View: Jeff Apploff also reveals how he sold Netflix on his new interactive mobile game show "Best Guess Live"
Google Reports State-Backed Hackers Using Gemini AI for Recon and Attack Support
Google finds nation-state hackers abusing Gemini AI for target profiling, phishing kits, malware staging, and model extraction attacks.
2026 NFL MVP Odds: Josh Allen Opens as Favorite
After a close race this past season, who is the early favorite to win NFL MVP next year? See the odds.
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
Tufts professor says students are ditching woke culture and find performative politics 'cringy'
Tufts professor says new college students are rejecting woke culture and demanding real debate. Campus politics shifting as generation embraces discourse.
Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape
Gallup, one of the country’s most well-known polling firms, announced Wednesday that they will no longer track presidential approval or favorability of political figures. The move ends the longest-running continuous effort to track US opinion of the nation’s president, dating back to the tenure of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the late 1930s .
Health care jobs drives labor market while other sectors contract
Health care jobs are propping up the U.S. labor market as white-collar sectors contract. Here's what's behind the trend
Trump Administration to End Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending and immigration officials will be winding down operations in the state.