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Science foundation targets National Center for Atmospheric Research for breakup
A letter from the federal agency opens the door to privatizing the Boulder research center.
Unpacking trauma’s health impacts | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Trauma can have a long-term impact on physical as well as mental health over time, but there are ways to cultivate resiliency, according to Harvard Chan School’s Karestan Koenen.
WinRAR path traversal flaw still exploited by numerous hackers
Multiple threat actors, both state-sponsored and financially motivated, are exploiting the CVE-2025-8088 high-severity vulnerability in WinRAR for initial access and to deliver various malicious payloads.
N.J. approves $12.5M to boost med-tech, maternal health startups
The state will invest in two innovation centers aimed at advancing maternal health entrepreneurship.
Grant powers innovation in the science of freezing
We all know the difference between water and ice is a drop in temperature, but...
Air Partner U.S. private jet business folded under Wheels Up
In a move to leverage synergy with Delta Air Lines, Wheels Up is merging Air Partner's non-cargo private jet business into a single unit
Penn State Health is offering free skin cancer screenings – here's how to sign up
Reservations open next month for free skin cancer screenings through Penn State Health Dermatology at its Lime Spring Outpatient Center in East Hempfield Township.
Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes
The superhydrophobic design of unsinkable metal tubes could lead to resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations.
Autism Science Foundation Releases Request for Applications for 2026 Undergraduate Summer Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
New York, NY — January 27, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has released its 2026 Request for Applications for Undergraduate Summer Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, a competitive funding opportunity designed to support undergraduate students pursuing basic or clinical autism research during
Who voted to split public and private high school school sports? What to know about AHSAA’s Central Board
The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board voted 13-2 to approve a landmark decision that will split public and private schools in championship play.
'He's a treasure.' Why an eastern Idaho science teacher continues his career 41 years later
The minute kids walk into Mr. Alan Southern's classroom, they are captivated by his enthusiasm for teaching science.
SRNL Appoints Jackson to Lead Science, Energy and Innovation Directorate
Savannah River National Laboratory has appointed Roderick Jackson as associate laboratory director for the Science, Energy and Innovation Directorate. January 27, 2026
A Century of Service: How Jackson County Public Health in Missouri is Leading a New Approach to a Healthy Community
Explore how Jackson County Public Health in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, marks 100 years by leading innovation for lasting public health change.
Private club teams have upended youth sports. But are they good for kids?
Pay-to-play leagues dominate the landscape for young athletes. Some parents wonder if they’re steering children in the wrong direction.
Clawdbot has AI fans buzzing, buying Mac Minis
Clawdbot is a local AI agent that promises to manage your digital life, from organizing your calendar to booking restaurant reservations.
Holland America's Eurodam elevates at-sea entertainment with pickleball and world-class performances
Scientists finally explain Earth’s strangest fossils
The Ediacara Biota are some of the strangest fossils ever found—soft-bodied organisms preserved in remarkable detail where preservation shouldn’t be possible. Scientists now think their survival in sandstone came from unusual ancient seawater chemistry that created clay “cements” around their bodies after burial. This process captured delicate shapes that would normally vanish. The finding helps clarify how complex life emerged before the Cambrian Explosion.
From war damage to heart repair: ERC grantees supported to turn their science into practice
The European Research Council (ERC) has published the outcomes of the last 2025 round of its Proof of Concept Grants. In this round, 136 grantees will each receive €150 000, supporting them in exploring how their scientific results can move towards practical application or early commercial use. With these awards, the total number of Proof of Concept Grants under the ERC 2025 Work Programme reached 300, representing an overall budget of €45 million. The scheme is funded under Horizon Europe, the EU’s framework programme for research and innovation.
Alex Pretti Shooting Poses a Question for the Right: Who’s a Conservative?
Republicans wrestle with Trump administration positions that seem to contradict their beliefs on gun rights, states’ rights and limited use of federal power.
Trump's war on immigration entangles business in PR disaster and the literal site of contested arrests
In Minneapolis, hotels, restaurants and other businesses have temporarily closed their doors or stopped accepting reservations amid widespread protests.
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?
The Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s motives.
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.
Amendment 41: A.10 INNOVATE Updates
A.10 Impactful and novel use of NASA earth observations and models for value-added applications, technology, and societal benefits (INNOVATE) solicits
Google settles privacy lawsuit for $68m over voice assistant
Tech company denied illegally recording and circulating private conversations to send phone users targeted ads
Ben Albritton under observation for blood clot in lung, 'in good spirits'
The Senate President is receiving medical care.
Business jet with 8 on board crashes at Maine airport
The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine's Bangor International Airport.
Astronomers unveil map of dark matter's distribution in universe
Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope in a patch of the sky covering almost three times the area of the full moon, scientists have created the most detailed cosmic map to date of the mysterious substance called dark matter that accounts for most of the stuff that populates the universe.
Innovative Artists Entertainment Signs Jim Cummings, Voice Actor Behind Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Tasmanian Devil & Other Classic Characters
Veteran voice actor Jim Cummings has inked with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation, Deadline can report exclusively.
All Star Healthcare Solutions Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters at Boca Raton Innovation Campus
All Star Healthcare Solutions ("All Star"), a national leader in locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions, announced the grand opening of its new headquarters at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), marking a major growth milestone for All Star.
Airports launch COVID-style health checks after outbreak of deadly virus
Asian countries have implemented health alerts after Nipah virus cases were reported in India. Travel screening and prevention measures have been activated across the region.
UNCG Nursing Innovates Training to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
Professors Tammy Hall and Lisa Anders use simulation training to address maternal mortality disparities at UNCG.
Outdoor learning at Burke Lake shows students science career pathways
Environmental science and policy professor Cynthia Smith organizes outdoor education programs for seventh graders across the county, diving into the importance of hands-on research and environmental conservation.
Public and private and high school sports: Down in Alabama
Listen to "Down in Alabama" wherever you get your podcasts.
Accelerating Innovation: Wonderbelly Joins the P&G Personal Health Care Portfolio
Expanding P&G’s commitment to personal health by delivering effective, 'free-from' digestive relief to a wider range of shoppers.
Drew Piers named President of Sachs Media as firm celebrates 30 years
'Drew is a motivating leader and a battle-tested strategist who is trusted by clients and deeply respected by our team.'
Sound Smart: 5 Observations from NFL Championship Sunday
Breaking down the biggest talking points from the conference title games and why the Seahawks and the Patriots advanced to Super Bowl LX.
National Academy of Sciences salutes Schnable for pioneering work
The National Academy of Sciences has awarded Husker plant geneticist James Schnable one of its highest honors for multiple advancements he has achieved in plant science. “Schnable’s pioneering innovations in plant genomics, quantitative genetics and phenotyping are reshaping how we understand, improve and sustain the world’s major crops,” the organization said in awarding him the 2026 NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences.
New Mexico law has triggered review of two health care mergers since 2024
Lawmakers and advocates argue the law still has loopholes allowing some private equity transactions to avoid scrutiny.
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After US$1b Debt Refinancing And Extended Maturities
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) recently completed a private offering of US$1b in 8.625% senior notes due 2032, using the proceeds to redeem its existing 2027 notes and to extend its debt maturity profile. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The refinancing news comes after a sharp 30 day share price return of 16.25% that partly offsets a 90 day share price return decline of 33.35%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 61.75% shows that longer term investors...
UMass Chan rural health scholars lead culinary workshops at local senior center
The students are leading “Cultivating Connections,” a monthly, hands-on culinary workshop for area residents at the Barre/Hardwick senior center.
2026 Hill Prizes for Texas science, technology, health announced
The seven $500,000 awards from Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology in collaboration with Lyda Hill Philanthropies will support top researchers to drive groundbreaking innovations across the state....
European Business Leader Optimism Dips
The second edition of Boston Consulting Group'sEuropean Competitiveness Barometer, released today, signals widespread concern across the private sector, with 93% of executives warning of potential dire consequences for Europe's competitiveness, innovation, and job retention.
'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office
Some 250 theaters were forced to close, from Texas to Maine
'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office
Some 250 theaters were forced to close, from Texas to Maine
'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office
Some 250 theaters were forced to close, from Texas to Maine
Letters to the Editor: Yes, political extremists are dangerous, but more so when they’re in power
'Wingnuts are dangerous, but mainstream wingnuts even more so. It’s time we all wake up to the reality that there is nothing conservative about MAGA populism,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Roob's Random Observations: Some coaching candidates the Eagles should consider
Some offensive coordinator options who the Eagles haven’t been linked with, wide receiver options if A.J. Brown isn’t here and more.
Trump's leaked texts show private diplomacy isn't private anymore
Trump posted screenshots of messages from Macron and NATO's chief, highlighting how private diplomacy — and work chats — can quickly become public.
“Stars like the Sun don’t just stop shining,” but this one did
A distant Sun-like star suddenly went dark for months, stunning astronomers who quickly realized something massive was passing in front of it. Observations revealed a gigantic disk of gas and dust filled with vaporized metals, swirling around an unseen companion object. For the first time, scientists directly measured the motion of these metallic winds inside such a disk. The findings suggest that even ancient star systems can still experience catastrophic planetary smashups.
VA readies massive contract for veterans’ private sector health care
VA says the contract will increase oversight and competition in the private sector care it pays for, which now makes up more than 40% of all veterans' care.
GTCR Leans Into Youth Sports With $400M Deal for LiveBarn
GTCR, a Chicago private equity firm, is buying LiveBarn, a youth sports streaming service.
Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos
The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the chaotic scenes unfolding in the state.
This week in HS Sports: Was public, private ‘restructuring’ the right move for all student-athletes?
Plenty of questions as the AHSAA's Central Board decides to split private schools away from their public school counterparts in championship play beginning in the fall.
Shreveport advances 50 Cent's $22M entertainment dome
(The Center Square) – A 30,000-square-foot, dome-style entertainment venue in downtown Shreveport is part of a multimillion-dollar plan using public and private dollars to try to revive the city's economy.
Chris Collins campaign reserves TV ad time during Super Bowl for CD 19 run
Ads call him the 'original Trump conservative.'
Four Minnesota Wild Games to Be Televised on KSTP-TV, 5 Eyewitness News and KSTC-TC, 45TV
Games will also air on Gray Media Stations throughout Upper Midwest
AHSAA announces public, private school football split: Here’s what’s happening next year
The AHSAA's Central Board of Control voted today to separate public and private schools in athletics for the first time in the Association's 104-year history.
Video Trump sues Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase for alleged 'political' account closures
President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, alleging the bank closed his accounts for "political and social motivations," according to a court filing.
UK's Starmer Names Business Adviser Chandra as Special Envoy to US, Source Says
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his top business adviser, Varun Chandra, as a new special envoy to the United States, with a focus on trade and private sector investment, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The move comes amid ...
TheWrap Promotes Carolyn Bernstein and Michael Kosasky to VPs of Entertainment Sales
President and COO Edward J. Menicheschi celebrates the pair as "instrumental in elevating TheWrap’s position as a trusted partner."
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Pedro Allende Confirmed as New Under Secretary of Science and Technology
Pedro Allende has been confirmed as the new Under Secretary for Science and Technology, assuming leadership of the office responsible for advancing research, development, and innovation in support of national security priorities.
With Science and Technology Innovation Center, UWRF gets an upgrade
When students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return to class on Jan. 26, the newly opened Science and Technology Innovation Center is waiting for them.
With Science and Technology Innovation Center, UWRF gets an upgrade
When students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return to class on Jan. 26, the newly opened Science and Technology Innovation Center is waiting for them.
‘Mr. President, it’s now time’: Social conservatives beg Trump for abortion pill crackdown
As thousands of protestors demonstrate in Washington, DC, at Friday’s annual March for Life, the Trump administration faces a deadline to explain why it opposes a lawsuit that could end the availability of abortion pills by mail.
Observations after Sixers pull out dramatic overtime win over Rockets
The Sixers rode out ample chaos Thursday night to earn a dramatic overtime win.
Rick Caruso says decision not to run for political office had to do with well-being of his family
Making his first comments since announcing last week that he will not run for political office, Rick Caruso said what motivated his decision was that he felt the well-being of his family could be at risk.
Cutting Back On Red Meat Is Good For Health & Equity
Cutting back on red meat is not about deprivation. It is about replacing it with options that support longer, healthier lives and a more equitable food system.
Exclusive: Pelosi privately blasts Democrats for vote to hold Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was disappointed after nearly half of the House Oversight Committee’s Democrats voted Wednesday to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. And on Thursday, she let them know it.
Massive Microsoft 365 outage affects Outlook, Defender, more
Microsoft is investigating a widespread outage affecting several Business and Enterprise Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook.
AMP Sports Joins Athletes First as Official Media Partner of "The Block" During Big Game Week in San Francisco February 5–7
AMP Sports to connect athletes, fans, and brand partners through live podcast programming and fan-forward events and activations Baltimore, MD- January 22, 2026 — AMP Sports, Sinclair’s premium sports media brand, will serve as the official media partner of Athletes First’s The Block, the premier hospitality and content destination of Big Game Week, taking place...
Round of Applause: Katharine Mooney, Student Health Services, Receives Institutional Impact Award
Recognized for innovative preventive care programs
Paul Renner wonders if Byron Donalds is 'really a Republican or a conservative'
The Palm Coast Republican presses his case that the Donald Trump-backed front-runner lacks authenticity and will let the Right down.
Healthier Capital Closes $220M Oversubscribed Fund 1 to Advance Transformative Health-Tech Innovation
Healthier Capital, a health-tech venture capital firm founded to deliver healthier outcomes, today announced the closing of its $220 million oversubscribed i...
Frank Winston Crum Launches New Commercial Package Policy to Empower Small Businesses
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Winston Crum (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Commercial Package Policy (CPP), a flexible solution designed to meet the evolving needs of small businesses. This innovative product combines essential coverages — General Liability, Property, Crime & Fidelity, and Inland Marine — into one customizable policy, streamlining protection and simplifying the insurance experience. General Liability is required as its foundation, and
Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing
DPH confirmed it will be leaving 112,000 square feet at 250 Washington St. this fall to move into 51,000 square feet at 100 Cambridge St., a privately owned tower.
It’s Not ‘Christian Nationalism.’ It’s Conservative Identity Politics.
Academics and pundits critiquing evangelical voters have misdiagnosed their behavior.
Albany Entertainment Centre Chooses Anolis
Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) is a contemporary performing arts and events venue famous for its stunningly cool architectural design, located on the waterfront in Albany, about 420 km south‑eas | Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) upgrades the auditorium lighting of its main theatre space with Anolis Ambiane fixtures.
The New Gold Rush in Brain Science
Fueled by advances in biomarkers, brain mapping, and AI, investment in neuro and CNS innovation shows no signs of slowing, even amid costly setbacks. BioSpace spoke to investors at JPM26 to get their take on recent bets in new therapies and neurotech.
Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that
The Supreme Court has gone along for years with President Donald Trump’s unconventional moves and brash legal arguments, as the conservative majority emphasized its regard for the presidency and appeared willing to accept the cost to its own reputation.
The Politics of Three Cardinals
Just a week after Archbishop Coakley, the new president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), met with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Noem, three U.S. cardinals ignored Archbishop Coakley’s […]
The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apple's
Nestled in Bloomberg’s reporting earlier on Apple’s plans to revamp Siri as a chatbot with iOS 27, was an interesting...
Matt Caja
First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to announce Matt Caja has been promoted to VP/Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager. Matt is responsible for collateral and personal financial analysis and preparing loan presentations, while also managing and servicing his own clients. Matt has over 30 years of expertise in commercial and consumer lending and joined the Bank in 2016.
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court signaled deep skepticism Wednesday that President Donald Trump had the authority to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, with several conservative justices joining their liberal colleagues in posing pointed questions of the lawyer defending the president.
Sound and Hearing Studies, Earth Observations Fill Science Schedule
Sound and hearing studies as well as Earth observations kept the Expedition 74 trio busy on Wednesday. The International Space Station residents also worked on cargo transfers, downloaded radiation data, and kept up lab maintenance.
Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay Lightning extend arena deal to at least 2043
Both the county and the team have agreed to increase their portion of arena renovation spending.
Students Across New England Contribute to Climate Science Through NASA’s GLOBE Green Down
In fall 2025, more than 50 educators and over 1,500 young people across Maine and New Hampshire participated in NASA’s Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Green Down, a citizen science (also known as participatory science or community science) initiative that engages students and volunteers in tracking seasonal changes in plant life. By observing and documenting leaf color change and leaf drop, participants contributed valuable data used by scientists studying how ecosystems respond to a changing climate.
NASA's Universe of Learning Unveils Fresh Facilitator Guides Inspired by Community Feedback
The goal of NASA's Universe of Learning (UoL) is to connect the public to the data, discoveries, and experts that span NASA’s Astrophysics missions. To make this possible, the NASA's UoL team creates engaging STEM experiences that let people explore data and discoveries from NASA’s Astrophysics missions and learn from the experts behind them.
Takeda inks big expansion at former Motorola Mobility campus
The pharmaceutical giant is beefing up its distribution space at Innovation Park Lake County, a win for the Chicago developer that bought it just more than a year ago.
Merck partners with global health coalition to develop affordable Ebola vaccine
Merck and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations said on Wednesday they have partnered on a $30 million program to develop an updated version of the drugmaker's Ebola vaccine aimed at improving affordability and access for low- and middle-income countries.
Blues, Circa Sports to send two fans to Vegas for each remaining home win
To celebrate its new partnership with the St. Louis Blues, sports betting venture Circa Sports will award two lucky winners a trip to Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for all home game wins at Enterprise Center the rest of the 2025-26 regular season. Circa Sports launched in the
Hedman, NOSOLO partner to raise awareness, support for mental health on Hockey Talks Night
Lightning captain Victor Hedman has long been a supporter of mental health in the Tampa Bay area
The Val di Fiemme is transformed into a large cultural and entertainment stage for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Concerts, exhibitions, DJ sets, fan parades and cultural events: the complete programme that will liven up the valley during the Winter Games.
Do Caesars Palace Luxury Upgrades Reveal a Strategic Shift in Caesars Entertainment’s (CZR) Risk Profile?
In recent weeks, Caesars Entertainment has drawn mixed analyst reactions and increased insider buying while unveiling major luxury villa expansions and renovation plans at Caesars Palace as part of its 60th anniversary. Despite these visible investments in high-end hospitality, investors remain focused on Caesars’ weak long-term revenue growth, thin free cash flow, and sizeable debt load that heightens financial risk. We’ll now examine how the tension between Caesars’ new luxury...
Tickets on Sale for ASF’s 13th Annual Day of Learning
New York, NY — January 21, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that registration is open for its 13th Annual Day of Learning. This highly anticipated event will take place in person on March 26, 2026, at 583 Park Avenue in
Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells in the lab using “vibrating molecules” - Futura-Sciences
A groundbreaking advance in the fight against cancer has just been made. Scientists have developed a revolutionary technique that uses vibrating molecules to kill malignant cells. This innovative method showed a remarkable 99 percent success ... Read more
Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster, prepares a Republican bid for US Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster and conservative commentator, filed papers Tuesday to run for US Senate in Minnesota, giving the Republican Party a well-known candidate in a state that’s being roiled by the ongoing federal immigration crackdown.
The 10 Best Home Theater Systems For Cinephiles
Modern TVs are too thin to house impressive speakers -- here are the best home theater systems that'll elevate films and TV with sharp detail and potent impact.
Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides
A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party lines