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Mars' 'young' volcanoes prove more complex than scientists once thought
What appears to be a single volcanic eruption is often the result of complex processes operating deep beneath the surface, where magma moves, evolves, and changes over long periods of time. To fully understand ...
Governors to have ‘business meeting’ with White House, Oklahoma governor confirms
All governors will be invited to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House next week, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday.
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business to Host 2026 “Business for Good” Summit
Event connects students, business leaders in exploring ethical leadership and social responsibility Driven by the belief that business should be more than a pursuit of profit, Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business will host the 2026 Business for Good Summit on Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Drake’s Olmsted Center. The event...
New Steam Hit Made Back Its Entire 7 Year Budget In Just 3 Hours
Also: who's ready to watch a live-action remake of Frozen inside Fortnite?
JD Vance says Olympians 'not there to pop off about politics'
"You're not there to pop off about politics," Vance said. "So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback."
House takes up state bird swap as poll shows Florida leans flamingo
New poll finds voters ready to ditch mockingbird for flamingo
Roundup: Saks Fifth Avenue / US House race / Tutoring funding
Shuttering: Saks Fifth Avenue at the Shops at Canal Place in New Orleans will close this spring. A Saks Global spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that the New Orleans store is one of several set to shut down. Read more from WDSU-TV. New entrant: Republican state Rep. Michael Echols of Monroe has entered the race for Louisiana’s […]
Scientists See Growing Risk of 'Hothouse Earth' as Warming Gains Pace
Warming is accelerating, threatening a cascade of tipping points that destabilize the climate. In a new paper, scientists say the risk of "hothouse Earth" is greater than once believed.
Accelerated Global Warming Could Lock Earth Into a Hothouse Future
Scientists say warming is increasing faster than at any time in at least 3 million years. There is no guide for what comes next.
U.S. House to consider new election restrictions ahead of November midterms
A similar measure passed the House twice - last April and in 2024 - with support from a handful of Democrats. But it died in the Senate.
Live updates: Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before House Judiciary Committee
Pokémon Pokopia - The Final Preview
We’ve had some relaxing Pokémon games over the years, but we’ve never quite had a game that embraced this secondary cozy aesthetic fully into its gameplay–until now, with Pokémon Pokopia. I played the first hour of Pokémon’s first life-sim, and the sheer amount of discovery to be made hooked me.
WSU guest opinion: Step into our shared science community this week
I should begin by making sure you know at least this much: The College of Science will host its annual Science Open House this Friday from 6–9 p.m. at Weber State University in the Tracy Hall Science Center. It’s a free event that pools together the marvelous energies of our faculty, staff and students. In […]
Sports Daily: Shockers prepare for critical pair of games
Jacob and Tejay react to KU’s monster win against No. 1 and previously-undefeated Arizona at Allen Fieldhouse.
These Democrats aren't ready to jettison big business as party stalwarts shift left
The New Democrat Coalition has a moderate plan — shared first with CNBC — to propel their party to win control of the House in November.
Live updates: Pam Bondi expected to face questions about Epstein files at House hearing
Get live updates and the latest news as Pam Bondi faces questions from Congress about the Epstein files and Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran's nuclear program.
Health Subcommittee Examines Prescription Drug Supply Chain to Lower Costs for American Patients
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing Inviting Representatives of Our Prescription Drug Supply Chain
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing Inviting Representatives of Our Prescription Drug Supply Chain
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Lutnick’s Flip-Flop Deepens White House Epstein Woes
Plus, immigration-enforcement chiefs defend the administration’s crackdown, and Vance stumbles on the Armenian genocide issue.
Netanyahu to push Trump to take tough Iran stance during White House visit
Israeli PM is expected to press the president to take a harder line over Iran’s nuclear program
Federal Regulators Finally Get Out of the Climate Business
Consumers and businesses will be freer when the EPA no longer treats greenhouse gas emissions as a public danger.
Mewgenics is a breakout hit on Steam: it sold 150,000 copies in six hours, and it's already made its development costs
Mewgenics, the latest release by Edmund Mcmillan and Tyler Glail, has recouped its development costs in a matter of hours.
Winter Olympics 2026: What injury? Chloe Kim puts any health questions to rest with massive qualifying run
Two weeks after injuring her shoulder, Kim reconfirmed herself as the woman to beat in the halfpipe.
Longtime Detroit firefighters turn brotherhood into business with Mount Clemens restaurant
Two longtime Detroit firefighters turned their brotherhood into a business. Nearly 20 years ago, they opened a restaurant in Mount Clemens that pays tribute to their days in the firehouse.
The week in politics (Feb. 11, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we visit a new farmer-owned grocery store in Sunnyside.
It's business as usual as UConn freshman Braylon Mullins prepares to return home to Indiana
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The World’s Most Famous Arena was the site of the first game action for Braylon Mullins. Less than a week later, Mullins played a starring role in the Huskies’ first win against Kansas. The fact that it took place at storied Allen Fieldhouse made it ever sweeter.
Markets brace for US jobs report, with White House telling investors ‘they shouldn’t panic’
Trump adviser Peter Navarro says ‘we have to revise our expectations down’ because of US deportation programme
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
Romeo Is a Dead Man Dev 'Almost 100% Certain' It'll Release Another Game in 2026
Wherefore art thou Romeo?
Local sports schedule for upcoming week
Although it seems like winter never came to Durango, local winter sports will be over sooner, rather than later. Durango High School’s boys and girls basketball teams will celebrate their seniors on ...
The dropout crisis in youth sports
Youth sports should allow kids to be active, have fun and build friendships, but intense pressure to succeed is causing burnout.
Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to reinstate a ban on lawmakers’ ability to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs when three Republicans crossed party lines to vote with Democrats.
Epic Discounts: Top home essentials for productivity, wellness and entertainment
Elevate your home life without stretching your budget.
Wolfe Mountain Entertainment hosts Valentine’s haunted house weekend
Wolfe Mountain Entertainment will host a two-day haunted house event this weekend as an alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day activities.
House Republicans call for investigation into Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show over 'widespread twerking, grinding, pelvic thrusts'
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show upset some House Republicans, who called for an investigation over its 'widespread twerking, grinding, pelvic thrusts.'
Epic Discounts: Top home essentials for productivity, wellness and entertainment
Elevate your home life without stretching your budget.
Epic Discounts: Top home essentials for productivity, wellness and entertainment
Elevate your home life without stretching your budget.
Election security takes center stage as Republicans push national voter ID law
House Republicans held a hearing to suggest sweeping changes in how Americans vote
Trump to Kudlow: ‘This country should have the lowest interest rates in the world’
Trump calls for "lowest interest rates in the world" during a FOX Business interview, claiming rate cuts could eliminate federal deficit and boost the economy.
Britney Spears sells the rights to her hit-filled music catalog
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold her hit-filled music catalog to the same publisher that owns the rights to Prince, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Nicks' work.
Pritzker joins chorus of Dem governors boycotting White House dinner after snub ignites 'chaos'
Democratic governors blasted President Trump over disinviting two of their colleagues to a traditionally bipartisan event, leading to a growing chorus of them vowing not to attend
Report: George Kittle aiming for miracle comeback after brutal injury
The San Francisco 49ers may not be without their injured, superstar tight end for very long according to a report from a 49ers beat writer.
Country Star Calls Trump An ‘Oppressor’ And Tells Musicians To Take Notes From Bad Bunny
Charley Crockett says his industry peers should pay attention to a musician who “hasn’t forgotten his heritage.”
'Self-defeating': Trump's Gordie Howe bridge threat upsets businesses
Various groups on both sides of the border said bridge opening delays could hurt the economy. Automakers, though, stayed mostly quiet.
Vance says US athletes should not ‘pop off about politics’ at the Olympics
Before departing Azerbaijan, US Vice President JD Vance said that US athletes competing in the Winter Olympics should “expect some pushback” for discussing politics.
E-Verify Bill is Blatantly Anti-Business
Listen to “Commentary – TJ Meadows” on Spreaker. Republicans were once known as a party supportive of business, especially small businesses. Judging from those pushing new mandates on private employers to use the E-Verify system, the evidence — at least as it pertains to some in the House — points in a different direction. House
Utah police investigate whether assault on Maxwell Frost should be prosecuted as a hate crime
Multiple accounts show Christopher Young called Frost and a woman with him 'the kind we are going to deport.'
New Lehigh Valley appliance business to hold grand opening with raffles, refreshments and more
Individuals seeking to enhance their home’s functionality with state-of-the-art appliances for cooking, laundry and other household tasks have a new showroom to browse in Lehigh County.
EPA to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten health
Known as the endangerment finding, the decision is the legal framework that allows the EPA to regulate emissions. Its reversal could upend many climate change policies.
Trump to repeal EPA finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health
The Trump administration is rescinding an Obama-era scientific finding that has served as the legal basis for regulations targeting greenhouse gases.
Women and girls in science: Dismantling barriers, closing gender gaps
Although women are more likely than young men to pursue higher education, they make up only 35 per cent of science graduates.
Mewgenics earns back entire 7 year development budget just 3 hours after launch
Mewgenics launched on Steam after a 14-year journey and surged to the top as a long-running indie legend finally paid off.
What to watch in the Texas Senate race : The NPR Politics Podcast
Texas Sen. John Cornyn, running for his fifth term, is locked in a competitive Republican primary contest. Meanwhile, some Democrats think they can flip the seat, electing a Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate for the first time since 1988. We discuss what to watch in the heated primaries as voters begin casting their ballots next week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and Houston Public Media senior reporter Andrew Schneider.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.
‘Consistency and balance’: Nutrition, food science students share why nutrition is key to mental health
When people think of nutrition, their first thought may not always be its relationship with emotional well-being. Mental health is often left out of the food equation because it is not as visible or easily measured as physical health, according to the Food Science Club’s president, Emma Whitney, a senior majoring in food science. “Nutrition...
An American xc skier charms the world at a tense political moment: He’s “the kind of president America should have”
PREDAZZO, ITALY — Particularly among the citizens of the Scandinavian nations where cross-country skiing is religion, bringing up the United States right now does not exactly elicit warm fuzzies in Europe. U.S. President Donald Trump, after all, has done his best to shred traditional North Atlantic alliances, complained to Norway’s prime minister that he should have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and said he could take over Greenland by force. At the Winter Olympics…
Takeaways from a tense House hearing with Trump immigration officials
With the Trump administration’s mass deportation push under intense scrutiny, the heads of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and US Citizenship and Immigration Services faced tough questions during a congressional committee hearing on Tuesday.
Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated From Election Denier in Trump White House
A newly unsealed affidavit showed that a criminal investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., relied heavily on claims about ballots that have been widely debunked.
House panel subpoenas 8 health insurers
House Republicans on Tuesday subpoenaed eight health insurance companies for information as part of an ongoing probe into allegations of fraud within Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The subpoe…
Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says
Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.
Microsoft sounds the alarm about Secure Boot certificates expiring later this year
PCs without the new certificates could eventually have trouble booting new OSes.
The Super Bowl Halftime Shows Are Sending A Message — And It’s One That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
After statement-making performances from Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, there’s a new standard for stepping onto the global stage. But will it last?
Move 2.0 adds Audio Tracks with clip warping, live processing; more - CDM Create Digital Music
If you’ve got an Ableton Move, you can take advantage of its public beta today, too, just by connecting Move to your computer. And this is a huge release: in addition to other new functionality, Audio Tracks support warping clips and live-processing audio. This has the power to turn Move into a serious pint-sized powerhouse, […]
Governors won't hold meeting with Trump after White House only invited Republicans, Stitt says
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, shared the cancellation in a letter to fellow governors on Monday.
Flix Brewhouse to acquire 4 Alamo Drafthouse locations in Texas
Alamo locations in El Paso, Lubbock and Katy are now Flix.
Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report - State of Delaware News
DOVER — With Delaware listed among states with the lowest graded maternal mental health system in the nation, state leaders took a crucial step to further address this crisis passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 82 — charging the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) to map out the First State’s perinatal mental healthcare system. Sponsored by […]
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
The Alaskan reminded her fellow Republicans that they claimed to oppose any new federal election laws just a few years ago, insisting that the issue should be left to states.
Philadelphia men repeatedly traveled to Minneapolis to carry out $3.5M housing fraud scheme: DOJ
Pennsylvania fraudsters pleaded guilty to stealing about $3.5 million from Minnesota housing program after traveling to exploit Medicaid beneficiaries.
Romeo is a Dead Man is bizarre, bloody, and exactly what makes Grasshopper special
Wherefore art thou, dead man?
Sen. John Cornyn battles for political life in GOP primary contest with AG Ken Paxton, U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt
Cornyn is seeking Texas Republicans’ nomination for a fifth term, in a contest that has seen bitter and expensive attacks on all sides. A new poll shows Paxton pulling away from Cornyn, but with no candidate leading by enough to avoid a runoff.
City Council to vote on Downtown Entertainment District that could extend last call
Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote tonight on a proposal to create a Downtown Entertainment District, a move that could allow bars and restaurants in a defined area to serve alcohol until 3 a.m., one hour later than the current citywide cutoff.
Republican-led House panel issues subpoenas to eight health insurers: Axios
House Republicans subpoenaed eight Affordable Care Act insurers as part of a probe of potential fraud surrounding the use of premium subsidies, Axios reported.
Innovation District hosts industry-informed life science skills course to support Virginia’s growing workforce needs
Throughout Virginia, the life sciences sector is gaining momentum as major pharmaceutical companies invest billions in new facilities and operations. As a result, employers need to find people who can step into laboratory and manufacturing roles right away. George Mason University's Innovation District is meeting the demand.
Scientists find genes that existed before all life on Earth
Life’s story may stretch further back than scientists once thought. Some genes found in nearly every organism today were already duplicated before all life shared a common ancestor. By tracking these rare genes, researchers can investigate how early cells worked and what features of life emerged first. New computational tools are now helping scientists unlock this hidden chapter of evolution.
Madison Ballet defies convention with shoulder rolls and combat boots
The ballet’s Feb. 13-15 program, ‘Re: Focus: Pointes of View’ in Overture Center, spotlights traditional techniques in nontraditional (and playful) ways.
Republican-led US House panel issues subpoenas to eight health insurers, Axios reports
House Judiciary Committee Republicans have subpoenaed eight Affordable Care Act health insurers for documents as part of a widening investigation of potential fraud surrounding the use of premium subsidies, Axios reported on Tuesday.
Democrats reject White House ICE offer as partial shutdown looms
Schumer and Jeffries says White House proposal is ‘incomplete and insufficient’ as prospect of deal recedes
Exclusive: House GOP panel subpoenas 8 health insurers
Republicans are pressing forward with their probe of the Obamacare market — and putting heat on health plans.
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
Republican politicians and strategists in Texas are amping up anti-Muslim rhetoric as a way to energize Republican voters after several elections when the border was the animating force.
A Democrat’s victory in a Louisiana legislative race got national attention. Here’s why.
Democrats weren’t sure if they could hold onto state House District 60, an Iberville Parish-based seat long represented by their party.
Insurance companies should pay patients when they make cost-effective health care choices
When patients pay the same no matter the health care option they choose, there’s no incentive for them to make judicious choices.
A Grip on Sports: Now that the NFL season is in the rearview mirror (though there is still one massive party to attend) it's time to shift the focus a bit
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s transition time. And we are not referring to the weather, despite the presence of Gatorade showers Sunday night.
The physics of the Winter Olympics : Short Wave
Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson University and host Regina G. Barber – break down the science at play across some of the sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Because what’s a sport without a little friction, lift and conservation of energy? They also get into the new sport this year, ski mountaineering - or “skimo” as many call it - and the recent scandal involving the men’s ski jump suits. Interested in more science behind Olympic sports? Check out our episodes on how extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders, the physics of figure skating and the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold. Also, we’d love to know what science questions have you stumped. Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org – we may solve it for you on a future episode!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.
Public faith in politics is now in the gutter. Here’s how Labour should drag it out
With Britain sliding down the index of transparency and voters angry, the looming election bill fails to confront the real issues, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
House, Aligbe help Southern Illinois defeat Indiana State 80-65
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) Quel'Ron House had 14 points and Rolyns Aligbe posted a double-double to help Southern Illinois defeat Indiana State 80-65 on Monday night.
Residents raise health concerns at Northeast Houston apartment complex
Residents at Houston’s Drysdale Village Apartments are calling for urgent repairs and health inspections following reports of severe rodent infestations, mold, and raw sewage leaks at the complex.
Iowa lawmakers advance bill blocking local civil rights protections for transgender Iowans
House Study Bill 664 would block local governments from enforcing civil rights protections that go beyond what is written into state law.
US to cut $600 million in public health grants to Democratic-led states, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut about $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado because they do not align with the White House's priorities, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Los Angeles voters are moving ever leftward, shifting election politics in America’s second-largest city
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. How liberal is Los Angeles? That question is very much on the minds of political insiders and observers these days as the city turns to its municipal elections and makes important decisions about its
Dueling AIs Reconstruct Rules of Mysterious Roman-Era Board Game
Seems like Europeans were playing blocking games centuries earlier than previously thought.
A simple discovery is shaking the foundations of spintronics
A long-standing mystery in spintronics has just been shaken up. A strange electrical effect called unusual magnetoresistance shows up almost everywhere scientists look—even in systems where the leading explanation, spin Hall magnetoresistance, shouldn’t work at all. Now, new experiments reveal a far simpler origin: the way electrons scatter at material interfaces under the combined influence of magnetization and an electric field.
YouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles
YouTube is splitting YouTube TV into a selection of tailored YouTube TV Plans, allowing subscribers to pay less for a smaller selection of channels. "TV should be easy," reads the blog post announcing the change. There are 10+ new plans across Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family, at prices that are $11 to $28 below the $82.99 per month cost for a full YouTube TV subscription.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
AMC Entertainment (AMC) closed the most recent trading day at $1.34, moving 9.45% from the previous trading session.
How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics : Consider This from NPR
The latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is threatening the U.K. ruling government.New documents have led Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador to the U.S., to resign from Britain’s House of Lords and from the Labour Party.The fallout has already claimed two key staff members close to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and some in his own party are calling for him to step down too.Edward Luce, chief U.S. commentator for the Financial Times, helps explain the scandal – and why the reaction in the U.K. differs from the U.S.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Michael Levitt. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Four Spark Plugs, Eight Pistons, One Stroke: How The INNengine E-REX Promises To Be Different
The INNengine e-Rex is described as a one-stroke engine, though it actually has two strokes. But it's not dirty like traditional two-strokes.
The midterm map is beginning to take shape : The NPR Politics Podcast
Beginning in March, voters will start picking their preferred candidates to run for House and Senate races throughout the country. With a record number of incumbents retiring, we look at what seats are especially competitive & the issues that might play big roles in how voters make up their minds.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
WHO Didn’t Recommend Lockdowns, Contrary to Health Officials' Suggestions
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, Trump administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend lockdowns, although it also did not advise countries not to implement them. It said it recognized that the measures might be needed in some cases.
Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
Hartford tattoo and coffee shop rebuilding after pipe burst flooded business
A Hartford business is in the middle of a major cleanup after cold weather burst a pipe in the front of their shop. Refuge Tattoo and Taza Coffee is a unique dream business for the owners, and though they have vowed to build back, they have a serious project on their hands. “It was like a loud thump,” said Jose…
Science has just discovered “oases” of clams and tube worms at a depth of 9,533 meters, where sunlight does not exist and yet life thrives in abundance
Scientists uncover thriving clam and tube worm ecosystems nearly 10,000 meters deep, revealing how life survives without sunlight.