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Main Street Martinsburg launches new program, celebrates community
MARTINSBURG - Main Street Martinsburg held its annual “Main Event” celebration on Friday night to both look ahead to the future of downtown and recognize the people and organizations that
Fewer Minnesotans have opted for MNsure health insurance. More could drop soon
State officials said higher premiums and diminished federal tax credits mean some people likely feel they can’t afford coverage.
Here's the age when strength and fitness begin fading, long-term data shows
Fitness decline starts at 35, not old age, according to a groundbreaking 47-year study. Swedish researchers tracked people since 1971 to make this discovery.
Kamber Parker Bowden '17 featured in Greenville Business Magazine, UpstateBizSC
Bowden dives deep to understand how people work, communicate and lead across generations. Her company, Generational Performance Solutions, and her new book are highlighted in Greenville Business Magazine and UpstateBizSC.
Google’s Gemini Sees Skyrocketing Business Sales
Google’s improvements to its Gemini AI models are boosting the company’s top line. Over the past year, Google’s business selling access to its Gemini AI models has skyrocketed, reflecting the improving quality of those models, according to three people with knowledge of Gemini’s sales. That’s ...
People agreed to be buried face down in snow, for avalanche science
A safety device helped maintain the buried person’s oxygen levels for a half hour or more, which might provide time for an avalanche rescue.
Policymakers And Lawmakers Eyeing The Use Of AI As A Requisite First-Line For Mental Health Gatekeeping And Therapy Intervention
Should we use AI to pre-screen whether people can see a human therapist? And should we use AI to do initial intervention? It's a huge controversy. An AI Insider scoop.
OPINION: We cannot wait until high school or college to integrate computer science lessons
If schools want to prepare young people for a future shaped by technology, they must act now to ensure that computer science is not a privilege for a few but a foundation for all. The time to begin is during middle school.
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 19, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Today is Martin Luther King Day and although it’s a federal holiday and many people have the day off, please note that
Analysis: Who can save NATO from Trump as he escalates bid to grab Greenland?
President Donald Trump has pitched NATO into what could become its worst-ever crisis by threatening new tariffs against US allies who oppose his grab for Greenland against the will of its people.
El Paso content creators interview movie, entertainment stars in Hollywood
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Without much forethought but driven by relentless motivation, three young content creators from El Paso took a five-day trip to Los Angeles and West Hollywood, capturing interviews with successful people in the movie and entertainment business as part of a motivational filming project. “You throw a bunch of young 20-year-olds […]
Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office
The richest people on the planet are far more likely to be in power politically than everyone else, Oxfam’s annual inequality report found.
Parkersburg joining other W.Va. cities in effort to remove business barriers
PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg is joining West Virginia’s other largest cities in an effort aimed at making it easier for people to start businesses. The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm, recently announced plans to partner with the Mountain State’s five largest cities – Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg and Wheeling – for West […]
High-End Computer Monitors Are Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Cheaper Panel
Even though high-end computer monitors may offer extra bells and whistles, their higher price point can't always be justified for what most people need.
When politics chases headlines, government still owes residents results
“Mosley’s advocacy for legacy neighborhoods should be understood as what it is: insisting that progress include the people who are already here.”
Science 4 Everyone: How do water sources influence where people live?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and science teacher) Ryan Miller explains how the housing market can influence drought conditions and water supply.
Davos 2026: Rich and powerful arrive by private jet
Some of the most powerful people will be coming to Davos this week by private jet. But its closest airport is quieter due to airspace restrictions.
I tried out the LSU UREC’s Zumba workout class for the first time. Here’s what it was like
Recently, I have been on a journey to try new things. Through this journey, I found myself at a Zumba class, which allowed me to dance with a group of people
Matt Damon says Netflix wants plot repeated 3 or 4 times in movies for viewers watching while on their phones
While promoting his new Netflix movie, Matt Damon said the streamer 'standard way to make an action movie' in light of people watching while on their phones.
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Trump administration quietly abandons plan to merge ATF and DEA after pressure from both sides of gun debate
After pushback from both gun rights and gun control groups, the Trump administration has quietly abandoned its plan to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to people briefed on the matter.
Dozens protest UW-Health decision on gender-affirming care
MADISON (WKOW) -- Several dozen people protested UW-Health’s recent decision to stop providing gender-affirming care for patients under 18 outside The American Family Children's Hospital on Friday.
Phoenix-area theatergoers exposed to measles. What to know
Anyone who was inside this theater during five days in January should be on alert for measles symptoms, although vaccinated people are at low risk.
How Harmony Health's Yuba-Sutter street medicine team is making a difference
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
WATCH: Trump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions
“Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”
Health needs, insurance woes compound fears for Minnesota families amid ICE operations
Health care providers say the Twin Cities immigration enforcement surge is leading people to cancel doctor’s appointments and delay treatments even if they’re U.S. citizens or have other legal status in the country. Fears of losing health insurance are also mounting.
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles within a week
More than 500 people are in a 21-day quarantine and about 200 are "actively infected." The largest current outbreak in the U.S. has spread to at least three other states.
Dangerous bacterial outbreak in Bay Area city sparks health alert
"People may delay seeking medical care because it doesn't feel serious at first."
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller
Thousands of state lawsuits allege Bayer failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer
Lynchburg official on hopes for incoming Spanberger Administration for business policy
As the preparations continue, excitement is also rising for people in our area attending the festivities.
Letters to the Editor: Some people will always find a way to downplay the importance of science
'Periodically, I’ve had chats with neighbors about the heat. Most of the talks have been thoughtful, but some have veered into cuckoo territory,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
The ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Leaves Open Questions for People with Pre-existing Conditions
President Trump announced a health care framework that leaves open key questions, including those about out-of-pocket costs, premiums, federal spending, and health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired
A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, increasingly they are no longer allowed to request people’s credit history.
Abby Alder
A lot of people are less tech-savvy, and AI allows us to meet those people in unique and meaningful ways.
Switzerland Is Asking Itself: Is 10 Million People Too Many?
As the world flocks to Davos, the host country ponders a population cap
The biggest myth about aging, according to science
"This will help people take meaningful steps to slow the rate of aging and increase what we call their health span or their kind of time of life expectancy free from disease."
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science ...
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist
26 people charged in sports bribery scheme involving US university basketball players
The indictment alleges that over three years individuals influenced or fixed men's basketball games.
New UC Merced major teaches how to tackle questions of ethics in science, tech
In a world where artificial intelligence, climate change, epidemics and more compete for our concern, the need for people who can weigh the technical and humanistic sides of an argument is crucial. A new UC Merced major addresses this need.
Dolls, pencils, backyard chickens and ‘a piece of broccoli’: The Trump team’s awkward austerity talk
Amid the European debt crisis in the early 2010s, a Fox News pundit named Donald Trump warned about a backlash against leaders asking people to tighten their belts.
Self-Help Ghouls Are Charging People Absurd Prices to Talk to Impersonator Chatbots
Sure, it's exploitative, but it's also profitable.
Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums
President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes millions of Americans are facing.
Opinion | Fear is bad for business. Minnesota leaders can’t stay silent.
"When a 17-year-old U.S. citizen is reportedly removed from his job because of the color of his skin and a major employer offers no response, people notice," the authors write.
AI Coding Startup Replit Nears Funding at $9 Billion Valuation
Replit Inc., an artificial intelligence coding startup, is nearing a deal for a new round of funding that would roughly triple its valuation to $9 billion, including the money raised, according to people familiar with the matter.
Burson hires Sylvester Peoples to lead US sports, entertainment
Peoples joins from HP, where he served as a global social content architect.
Are people avoiding iOS 26 because of Liquid Glass? It’s complicated.
Liquid Glass is controversial, but adoption rates aren't as low as they seem.
AI as a life coach: experts share what works, what doesn’t and what to look out for
It’s becoming more common for people to use AI chatbots for personal guidance – but this doesn’t come without risks
President Trump Unveils The Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and Deliver Money Directly to the People
President Donald J. Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums,
15 former NCAA players allegedly rigged basketball games
Prosecutors charged 20 people, including players, in what they called a betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
20 people indicted in alleged college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association point-shaving scheme
The scheme allegedly started in the CBA and then spread to college basketball.
My 2026 Headphones Forecast Might Surprise You, but It's an Open Secret
CES 2026 was a little light on new headphones, but several open earbuds were announced, as companies bet that more people will transition away from noise-isolating buds to open designs.
20 people charged in connection to sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
This FBI probe marks the latest gambling scandal to rock high-level sports.
One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns
Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.
In the eyes of Trump’s EPA, human health is now literally worthless
How the agency’s new math favors polluters over people.
Governor Stein Provides NC Strong Update: Promoting Safe & Healthy Families Across North Carolina
Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to reaffirm his commitment to a healthier North Carolina, including announcing new funding for rural health care and summer meals for kids and calling on the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive state budget that fully funds Medicaid as federal Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Governor Stein also gave an update on his successful work to keep people safe from malicious drones.
GOP Cuts Will Cripple Medicaid Enrollment, Warns CEO of Largest Public Health Plan
Martha Santana-Chin, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, last year took the helm of L.A. Care, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. She warns that looming federal cuts will push up to 650,000 people off L.A. Care’s Medicaid rolls by the end of 2028.
We asked over 100 people in sports which leaders they most admire. Here are the top 40
What do Dawn Staley, Andy Reid, Emma Hayes and Steph Curry have in common? They all finished in the top 10 in our leadership survey.
Wikipedia’s 25 most popular entries of all time
A lot of people wanted to know who's dead.
Grok stops users from making sexualized AI images after backlash
Grok will no longer be allowed to edit photos of real people to show them in sexualized or revealing clothing.
Start the New Year Strong: UCTV’s “Best of” Health and Science Programs for 2026
Looking for inspiration to start the year feeling energized and informed? UCTV’s free, on-demand programs have reached millions of people worldwide, offering real science and practical takeaways. Learn about the “best of” viewer favorites for 2026—and transform your year.
Sports for People and Planet
The $2.3 trillion global sports economy is experiencing robust growth, with annual revenues projected to reach $8.8 trillion by 2050. However, factors such as rising levels of physical inactivity and escalating environmental challenges could erode up to $1.6 trillion in annual revenue by mid-century. The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, has developed this insight report to highlight the urgent social and economic imperative for coordinated public–private action to secure the sector’s long-term resilience, presenting transformative, multistakeholder pathways and innovative case studies.This approach ensures that the future of sport remains competitive and inspiring, while also being sustainable and inclusive for people and the planet alike.
NKY health department says to monitor symptoms after measles exposure
After the Ark Encounter and a Northern Kentucky hotel had a visitor with measles before Jan. 1, people are urged to watch for symptoms.
Trump administration cuts nearly 2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction
The Trump administration has cut nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for programs that serve people with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Providers say the cuts are devastating.
Trump admin abruptly cancels mental health grants
Patient advocates said the terminations would put people's lives at risk and undercut behavioral health efforts..
‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health
Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recovery
Elon Musk Wants To Make 'Star Trek' Real Without Everything That Makes 'Star Trek' Great
O brave new world, that has such people in't!
I Honestly Was Not Ready For How Hard I Laughed At These Random People Who Dropped The Funniest Replies Out Of Nowhere
Absolutely nailed it.
Does anyone remember the zany 'New Orleans Nite People' TV show from the late '60s?
From the same scorching Times-Picayune account of the show: “It was deranged. It was disgusting. It was discontinued."
Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds
Washington, D.C., 14 January 2026 (PAHO) – Drug use disorders are a major and growing public health problem in the Americas. Drug use is among the top 10 risk factors contributing to all-cause mortality and disability in the Region, according to findings published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.In 2021, an estimated 17.7 million people in the Americas were living with a drug use disorder, resulting in nearly 78,000 deaths directly attributable to these disorders, representing a mortality rate four times higher than the global average.
Driving Progress on the America First Global Health Strategy Through Bilateral Global Health MOU with Malawi - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is advancing a new model of global health assistance—one that prioritizes the protection of the American people from infectious disease threats while empowering recipient countries to achieve self-reliance and accountability within their national healthcare systems. Today, the United States and the Government of Malawi signed a five-year, $936 million bilateral health cooperation Memorandum […]
Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain
A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and trigger a tiny but harmful calcium leak inside muscle cells. That leak may weaken muscles directly or activate processes that slowly break them down, offering a long-sought explanation for statin-related aches.
What Makes Men Attractive? Science Reveals the Ideal Body
Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most people think.
HSBC Is Said to Consider Selling Singapore Insurance Business
HSBC Holdings Plc is exploring options for its insurance unit in Singapore, including a sale, people familiar with the matter said, following other business revamps globally under Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery.
New outdoor sports complex striving to become Boston’s next social hot spot
Featuring pickleball, padel and more, Ballers is hoping to build "a wellness center for people that want to be outdoors."
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s ‘spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID
Ministers have rolled back central element of digital ID plans, possibly allowing people to use other forms of identification to prove their right to work
Bangkok Wakes to Toxic Air Choking Central Business Districts
Bangkok residents woke up to a hazy, polluted sky, with authorities urging people in the city’s main business and financial hubs to stay indoors.
Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation
White House officials are heaping blame on DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro over her office’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, faulting her for blindsiding them with an inquiry that has forced the administration into a dayslong damage control campaign, four people familiar with the matter told CNN.
Disneyland Park attendance reaches 900 million over 70 years in business
Over its 70 years in existence, 900 million people have visited Disneyland, according to a new documentary.
As enhanced ACA subsidies lapse, millions poised to drop health insurance
About 1.5 million people have dropped their Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage, federal data shows. The decline comes as premium subsidies lapsed.
Meta-analysis challenges the link between economic inequality and mental health
Does living in an unequal society make people unhappy? Not necessarily, reveals the largest study ever conducted on the subject. Nicolas Sommet, a social psychologist and research manager at the LIVES ...
Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found
For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned UC Berkeley scientists their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy.
Mike Tomlin is out of people to blame
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to move on from Mike Tomlin
Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s First AI Gadget May Try to Kill AirPods
Thank god someone is brave enough to take down many people's favorite wireless earbuds.
Hytale has officially opened its early access to hungry pixel MMO players today
As of 10 a.m. EST this morning, Hytale is officially back in business and playable for everyone who ponied up the early access fee, following a cancellation and comeback story that was a highlight of 2026. How many people are in there? We don’t know because the game’s early access isn’t on Steam – yet […]
Behind-the-scenes at SUN Entertainment
NAU is more than lectures, deadlines and degrees: It is a place for community, connection and success. This is why the students and staff who are part of SUN Entertainment dedicate their time to creating student-centered experiences that bring people together. SUN—which stands for Student Union Network— designs multiple campus events every year, including concerts, comedy shows, movie screenings, tournaments and craft nights. Each event offers students an opportunity to relax, have fun, make connections outside of…
Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm face layoffs
In its latest cost-cutting effort, Ubisoft proposed a headcount reduction of around 55 people across its two Swedish studios.
The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-container first-paragraph”] Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ … Continue reading “The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being”
Science Says Highly Intelligent People Tend to Be More Thoughtful, Generous, and Kind
'It’s smarter to be a giver than a taker.'
Scientists find a natural sunscreen hidden in hot springs bacteria
Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it’s biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the environment. The molecule is produced only under UV and salt stress and uses a unique biosynthetic pathway never seen before. This could help drive a new generation of eco-friendly sunscreens and skincare products.
More young people are getting dangerously hooked on online sports betting
Online sports betting is quickly growing in popularity. It's a huge boon for state revenue, but it's also resulted in more young people struggling with gambling.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump's administration to restrict the rights of transgender people.
Why showing up matters in relationship-driven Knoxville business world
Knoxville’s true calling card isn’t any one amenity − it’s the way this place shows up for the people who show up for it.
Home Office says illegal-working raids and arrests at record level
Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office says
Experts warn of the health consequences of ‘bed rotting’
Videos of bed rotting show people living among mold, bugs and old food and drink containers
Klarna CEO backs Trump's 10% credit card cap
Even people who don't use credit cards pay more for everyday goods because merchants raise prices to cover card fees, said Klarna's CEO.
Dani Isaacsohn's 'American dream' version of Ohio
Dani Isaacsohn, Cincinnati's most powerful Democratic lawmaker, is one of The Enquirer's 2026 people to watch.
Police: Man kills 2 inside Boynton Beach business before taking own life soon after
Boynton Beach police say someone walked into a business on Monday afternoon and killed two people.