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In a Quebec park, a science game brings predator-prey dynamics to life
Results show that players’ choices echo predator-prey patterns seen in wildlife, though scientists stress the limits of the analogy.
Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026
Throughout the week, Dolby brings to life the latest innovations shaping how people watch, listen and enjoy their favorite entertainment
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair their credit.
2025 Year in Review: Twin Ports industries make headlines
From transportation to tourism and new businesses opening their doors, Duluth saw several changes throughout 2025.
Gavin Newsom’s Political Paradoxes
California Governor Gavin Newsom still won’t say for sure whether he plans to run for president in 2028. Nevertheless, he ended 2025 as a frontrunner — if not the frontrunner — in a nascent-but-crowded field of ambitious Democrats eyeing the White House.
Five Trends in AI and Data Science for 2026 | Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean | MIT Sloan Management Review
AI experts Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean explain the top 2026 AI trends leaders should watch for.
11,000-year-old dog skulls reveal a hidden origin story
Dogs began diversifying thousands of years earlier than previously believed, with clear differences in size and shape appearing over 11,000 years ago. A massive global analysis of ancient skulls shows that early dogs were already adapting to different roles in human societies. This challenges the idea that dog diversity is mainly a product of recent breeding. Instead, it points to a long process of coevolution between humans and their earliest canine companions.
Why Trump’s Greenland play makes no national security sense
CNN’s Jim Sciutto breaks down two treaties that protect Greenland as President Trump is “discussing a range of options” to acquire the island, according to the White House, and making clear that using the US military is not off the table.
Most Cape Cod renters are 'housing burdened.' It's a problem that needs to be solved.
The Cape Cod Commission Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy report lays out goals to create a vibrant Cape economy. Here's a look.
George Conway, critical of Trump, enters crowded Democratic House primary
In an interview, the newly registered Democrat emphasized his opposition to the president, as he seeks to stand out in a packed open race in New York.
A Grip on Sports: The changes battering college football hit too hard, too fast, making it difficult to embrace reforms that should have occurred gradually
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A headline caught my eye this morning. Something about college football. Whether it can be saved. And it hit me. The answer depends on how the person asking the question sees history.
See photos of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on its 5th anniversary
Five years ago, as lawmakers met to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Americans violently stormed the Capitol.
Heart health: Should you get your B12 from diet or supplements?
Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that plays numerous key roles in maintaining health. It is available in different forms and can be found in both food and supplements. A recent review suggests that the natural version could be more beneficial.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Taxpayers miss out on millions after ‘phoenixism’ at UK recruitment firms
Practice where companies are liquidated and reacquired, free of debts, thought to cost taxpayers about £800m a year
Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election-year agenda
President Donald Trump is meeting with House Republicans to align on their policy and political agenda at the start of a critical midterm election year
Hornets torch Thunder in OKC, bring talk of historic season to screeching halt
Talk of OKC passing Golden State's record of 73 wins should be officially put to bed after Monday night.
Business owners say they called police hours before parking lot celebration turned deadly
FOX31 spoke to business owners in a Denver shopping center where one teen was killed, and three other people were injured in a shooting over the weekend.
CES 2026: HP says the HyperX Omen Max 16 is the most powerful 16-inch gaming laptop in the world
At CES 2026, HyperX showcased what its calling the most powerful 16-inch laptop in the world, but only among systems without external cooling.
Science Escapes Largest Cuts in Latest Budget Bills
Today, top appropriators in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives released a three-bill appropriations package for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) that largely rejects drastic cuts to federal science budgets that President Trump proposed last year.
LEGO SMART Bricks introduce a new way to build -- and they don't require screens
LEGO developed a custom ASIC chip that allows its new SMART Bricks to pick up on signals from surrounding SMART Tags that dictate how it should make sounds or light up.
Houston businessman Andrew White drops Democratic bid for Texas governor
Houston businessman Andrew White ends his Democratic bid for Texas governor. He is endorsing state Rep. Gina Hinojosa of Austin for the Democratic Party...
Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for NC Sports Hall of Fame
The Phillies should re-think their stance on opt-outs
Is it actively hurting them in negotiations?
Rockets and Mavs to play pre-season games in Macao
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will play two pre-season NBA games in China next October at Macao, the league announced on Monday.The games will be contested October 9 and 11 at the Venetian Arena and follow the NBA's return to China last October with two pre-season games between the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets.
"Caught on Camera" — Popular New Jersey Car Dealer Thought It Was Business as Usual… Until the Cops Called
It would’ve been no more than another day in a life of a YouTube famous car dealer in New Jersey. Instead, the events of that day quickly spiraled into a chaotic mix of tense negotiations, ... Read more
Appropriations Committee Releases Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; Interior and Environment Funding Package | House Committee on Appropriations
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released text for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment fiscal year 2026 funding package.
Philosophy to the Rescue of Science
The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..
The Science of Hope: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Open House
The 10th annual open house invited people living with paralysis to learn about the Miami Project's spinal cord injury research.
Seedy K’s Postseason Pigskin Punditry & Prognostications: Portal & Picks
Like the whole fraternity house full of signal callers who’ve matriculated through the revolving door of Jeff Brohm’s QB Room at the Schnell Complex then left, two more have bid the Cardinals their fond(?) adieu. Deuce Adams and Brady Allen have gone veni vidi splitski. Sayonara, ye former future Johnny U wannabes. As for who’s […]
WA crisis centers are in jeopardy without more funding, officials warn
As Washington faces a budget shortfall, behavioral health administrators and providers worry that getting new funding approved will be an uphill battle.
New open-style earbuds are coming from JBL in 2026
Hear the music without blocking out the world.
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive
A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the powerful mTOR growth pathway, tying survival and energy use together. This insight explains why MCL1-targeting drugs can be effective—but also why they sometimes damage the heart. Researchers have now identified a way to reduce that risk, potentially unlocking safer cancer therapies.
Back in the Home State - Kansas State University Athletics
Jeremiah Johnson, a native of Scandia, Kansas, remembers the two-hour drives southeast to Manhattan for summer coaching clinics at Bill Snyder Family Stadium...
Universal Music acquires 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing Bollywood production house at $267m
As part of the deal, UMG will roll out a dedicated Excel music label with global distribution capabilities.
Democrats look primed to win the House but a wave may be harder
Gerrymandering and longer-term trends in polarization have left fewer competitive House seats in next year’s midterm elections.
Opinion | Science Keeps Changing. So Why Should We Trust It?
Naïve faith and wholesale pessimism are not your only options.
To Knock Down Health-System Hurdles Between You and HIV Prevention, Try These 6 Things
It’s been more than 10 years since the FDA first approved an HIV prevention drug. Today, people who could benefit from preexposure prophylaxis often struggle to access the lifesaving medicine or run into doctors without the education or empathy to offer affirming care. And those lapses can produce billing headaches.
Quick-hit thoughts on Patriots vs. Chargers wild card matchup
The Patriots will host the AFC West team at Gillette Stadium next week.
Health Care Providers Are Dropping a Common Anesthesia Drug That’s Also a Climate Super Pollutant
Limiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use during most procedures.
Has Amorim created a 'him or me' situation?
There were some eyebrows raised when Jason Wilcox landed the technical director's job at Manchester United in April 2024, given he had only done the job for a short period at Southampton, having previously been academy director at Manchester City. Wilcox had his role beefed up even more when Dan Ashworth left United just five months after arriving from Newcastle. Wilcox did speak to United's in-house media but perhaps his most revealing comments came at a gala dinner for the Association of Manchester United players in September, which the club did not know was going to be recorded and posted online.
Public health data should be as available as the weather forecast
“Public health data should be just as available and intuitive as a weather app,” Deborah Birx writes.
How should Thelin's time at Aberdeen be remembered?
For a generation of Dons supporters, the Swede was responsible for orchestrating arguably their finest day in last May's Scottish Cup triumph against Celtic. With the Glasgow club chasing a domestic treble, Thelin formulated a plan to nullify Brendan Rodgers' men to take a nerve-shredding 1-1 game to extra time. Penalties would follow, with goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov earning himself legendary status at Pittodrie, along with Thelin.
These new $350 gaming headphones use spacial tech from a $5,000 model
With 80 hours battery and a new comfort band, the Audeze Maxwell 2 sound like endgame audio to me.
Elon Musk dines with Donald Trump during a packed weekend
Elon Musk joined Donald Trump for dinner during the weekend that the White House announced a US military operation in Venezuela.
Patriots 2026 Schedule: Opponents List Set After Week 18 Results
The Patriots had a historically easy schedule this season. And though much can change between now and next September, at first glance, New England could be in for a far tougher road in 2026. With Week 18 in the books, the Patriots’ slate of opponents for next season has been finalized. As a division winner, […]
Texans vs Steelers odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting
NFL playoff odds for Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans AFC wild-card game Monday, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.
Thieves steal hundreds of sports and Pokémon cards from Simi Valley shop
A Simi Valley card shop was burglarized early Sunday morning costing the business thousands in damages and depleting its inventory. Officers responded to the card shop around 3:38 a.m at a shopping center on Erringer Road, according to Simi Valley police. The owner of Simi Sportscards says that burglars stole sports and Pokémon cards from the glass cases, resulting in…
Downtown Anchorage business says sales are up thanks to the cold
With subzero temperatures blanketing Anchorage throughout the weekend, the effects could be seen with a quick look downtown.
Jets officially go entire season without recording an interception in NFL first since 1933
Since interceptions first became a recorded stat more than 90 years ago, no team has gone an entire season without fewer than at least two interceptions.
Trump political base sets aside isolationism to cheer Maduro capture
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump have largely praised the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as a swift, painless win, though political analysts warn support could wane if the operation drags on and echoes past foreign interventions.
Why some people really struggle to lose weight more than others
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field
Everyday chemicals are quietly damaging beneficial gut bacteria
A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, found in pesticides and everyday industrial products, were never thought to affect living organisms at all. When gut bacteria are stressed by these chemicals, some may also become resistant to antibiotics. The research raises new questions about how chemical exposure could be influencing human health behind the scenes.
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA
A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors. The work confirms these tags actively silence genes, settling a long-running scientific debate. This gentler form of gene editing could offer a safer way to treat Sickle Cell disease by reactivating a fetal blood gene. Researchers say it opens the door to powerful therapies with fewer unintended side effects.
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions
Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly improved collision model matches experiments better than older ones and reveals that the “entropy” remains unchanged throughout the process. This unexpected result turns out to be a direct fingerprint of quantum mechanics at work.
A missing flash of light revealed a molecular secret
Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once thought impossible for fluids. When they mixed nearly identical chemicals, one combination behaved strangely—producing less light and erasing a single harmonic signal altogether. Simulations revealed that a subtle molecular “handshake” was interfering with electron motion. The discovery shows that liquids can briefly organize in ways that dramatically change how electrons behave.
Mar-a-Lago is a familiar place for Trump to manage high-stakes military operations
Hours after declaring from underneath the tented ceiling of Mar-a-Lago’s Tea Room that Venezuela’s leader was in American custody and the US was running the country, President Donald Trump emerged victorious onto his club’s crowded patio as dinner-goers cheered the audacious mission he’d ordered up from a few yards away.
Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics
Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.
Epstein, health care and a shutdown fight: Here’s what the House faces in January
The House will return from a holiday break to face sagas that have vexed the chamber for months. Debates on health care and attempts to revive expired ObamaCare subsidies will stretch into January …
Browns rally for walk-off win, but enter offseason of QB uncertainty after another shaky Shedeur Sanders performance vs. Bengals
The Browns won, but they remain without an answer at quarterback.
This wireless HDMI adapter from Belkin lets you link devices from across the room
The Belkin ConnectAir, unveiled at CES, makes it easy to cast to any screen without an app or Wi-Fi.
You Can Switch HDMI Inputs Using Your Apple TV Remote - Here's How
Though Apple TV provides quality entertainment, the remote has one issue: an inability to switch HDMI inputs. Fortunately, here's a trick to get around that.
Trump renews push to annex Greenland after Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump has repeatedly talked about annexing Greenland. He reupped those calls hours after the U.S. captured Venezuela's leader.
You can charge the battery in Belkin’s new Switch 2 power case without opening it
The Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 adds an external USB-C port and status screen.
Belkin’s new Qi2 Modular Charging Dock looks perfect for your Pixel Watch
Belkin is kicking off CES with a slate of new accessories, including a new charging dock that should be on...
Belkin’s new HDMI adapter wirelessly connects to screens over 130 feet away
Connect your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to TVs and projectors without a wire or Wi-Fi network.
Berlin power outage blamed on political extremists
A fire that left over 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses in southwest Berlin without electricity was a politically motivated attack by left-wing extremists, city officials have said
Baseus’ new desktop dock includes a Qi2 25W charger
And it can support 4K@120Hz output, though only to one monitor at once.
This 10,000 mAh Qi2 battery bank for Pixel 10 is thin without compromise [Gallery]
Qi2 battery banks are perhaps one of the best accessories for a Pixel 10 owner, but finding one that’s compact...
Maduro arrives in U.S. after capture; Trump will let U.S. 'run' Venezuela
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has arrived in the United States to face criminal charges.
City Section boys' basketball has nowhere to go but up after hitting rock bottom
The exodus of high school basketball talent from LAUSD schools has left the City Section with no more powerhouse programs.
AI may not need massive training data after all
New research shows that AI doesn’t need endless training data to start acting more like a human brain. When researchers redesigned AI systems to better resemble biological brains, some models produced brain-like activity without any training at all. This challenges today’s data-hungry approach to AI development. The work suggests smarter design could dramatically speed up learning while slashing costs and energy use.
Messenger: Senior moment with a prescription sparks thoughts about US health care
As 2026 begins, a lot of Americans are worried about where they'll get their healthcare amid massive Medicaid cuts.
China’s “artificial sun” just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable
Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma. The experiment confirmed that plasma can remain stable even at extreme densities if its interaction with the reactor walls is carefully controlled. This finding removes a major obstacle that has slowed progress toward fusion ignition. The advance could help future fusion reactors produce more power.
Some thoughts on hope as a new year arrives
Discover pearls of wisdom from award-winning author Essie Chambers on the power of hope and perseverance.
California vs. Trump: 5 decisions that could reshape the fight in 2026
California’s roller-coaster relationship with President Donald Trump is poised to shift again in 2026 as the state elects a new governor and Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs a run for the White House.
Brother went from business partner to murder suspect accused of killing 4 and torching 2 houses
Paul Caneiro's long-awaited quadruple murder trial is set to open Monday in New Jersey.
Georgia getting funds for health care from budget reconciliation bill
Funds for rural health care comes as thousands of Georgians expected to see spike in health insurance premiums.
Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump’s allies in the Republican Party and his Make America Great Again movement — even some who previously warned against wading into new foreign conflicts — largely rallied behind his actions in Venezuela on Saturday, hours after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale military operation.
Three free agents Barcelona should consider signing in the summer
As Barcelona look ahead to the summer transfer window, planning is already centred around realism rather than luxury. Financial limits remain tight, and that means free agents will once again be a ke...
Five new things to watch: Staffordshire politics in 2026
This year should bring clarity on how Staffordshire councils will be replaced.
The mental health walks thousands of men are joining
Men Walking & Talking groups have been springing up across the UK after the first one was set up in Telford, Shropshire.
Worlds Smallest Steam Machine Packs 32GB RAM & VRR
Build a tiny SteamOS Steam Machine rig powered by Ryzen 7840U and Radeon 780M, so you get steady 1080p play without thermal throttling.
A trainer says returning to exercise in your 40s and 50s should look different to what you did in your 20s—here’s how to get started again
Coming back to exercise later in life can feel disheartening—here’s how to rediscover your mojo
Can You Use Apple CarPlay Without Cell Service?
Apple CarPlay comes in handy during your travels, but will it work when you don't have cell service? Here's everything you need to know.
Dug McDaniel scores 18 as Memphis downs Rice 76-70
HOUSTON (AP) Dug McDaniel scored 18 points as Memphis beat Rice 76-70 on Saturday.
Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 18: Saturday edition
Who Patriots fans should be rooting for in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.
Watch the Saginaw Spirit Live on the Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network
Tonight the Saginaw Spirit begin the first half of a back-to-back home weekend at the Dow Event Center when the Spirit host the Soo Greyhounds.
4 Cheaper Alternatives To The MacBook Pro Actually Worth Buying
If you want MacBook Pro specs without the heavy price tag, these options are worth considering.
Say Goodbye To Fossil Fuels With This Gas Alternative Without Petroleum
Though our cars still need gas, they may not need petroleum for much longer; Aircela has found a way to create gas from the air itself.
Historical Mysteries Solved by Science in 2025
Researchers across the globe put on their sleuthing hats this year to provide answers to questions that have lingered from decades to centuries. The thought-provoking findings offer new ways of
Analysis: Entertainers again but no win
Bournemouth's slide down the table is continuing. The 3-2 loss to Arsenal makes it 11 games without a win - their worst run in a top-flight season. In December they drew with Chelsea and had a remarkable 4-4 match at Manchester United.
Vang: Somali women entrepreneurs are revving up Minnesota’s economy
They run child care centers, health care agencies, salons, restaurants, consulting firms and retail shops. Many work two jobs while also managing households, Ka Vang writes.
The Sabans are in the house for the Tide 👏
The Sabans are in the house for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Trump’s legal authority in Venezuela, explained
On November 2, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair that land strikes in Venezuela would require the approval of Congress. She said that if Trump “were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then (we’d need) Congress.”
Computer model locks in Colts vs. Texans picks, score prediction
How to bet Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans in NFL Week 18 action on Paramount+
Expert: There's a flood of political campaign spending flowing into Michigan in 2026
2026 is a big political year in Michigan. Voters are not only electing a new governor, attorney general and secretary of state, but also 13 representatives to the U.S. House and a U.S. senator.
Wolfhounds beat Clovers in Celtic Challenge derby
Holders Wolfhounds score four tries to secure a bonus-point 24-7 win over Irish rivals Clovers in Saturday's Celtic Challenge derby in Galway.