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Why Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from 2026 World Baseball Classic
Francisco Lindor and other notable Puerto Rican players have not been approved for insurance for the WBC
Middle Tennessee businesses struggle with supply chain, power issues from winter storm
Middle Tennessee businesses face ongoing supply chain issues and power outages more than a week after winter storms, impacting operations and revenue.
The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled
If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that creatures like rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations while playing with or anticipating the opportunity to play with other rats. To make matters sillier, rats emitted similar vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory
Sunday marks final day of early voting for 61st Senate District special election
Election Day is Tuesday.
February is Heart Health Awareness Month
When it comes to your child's health, do you think much about their risks for heart disease? Probably not, since so much of keeping kids healthy means dealing with the sore throats, scraped knees, and other ailments happening now.
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79
The Vietnam War veteran was born in Georgia and grew up in Harlem
Cody Rhodes Explains Why He 'Misses' WWE Live Events
With WWE reducing the number of untelevised live events it holds each year, Cody Rhodes explained why he misses the heavier schedule.
Science Sunday: The power of atmospheric pressure
Science Central brought the Magdeburg Hemispheres to First News Weekends to show the power of atmospheric pressure.
Employers are spreading raises like peanut butter – and workers are paying the price
These across-the-board raises to all employees versus individual performance-based raises are simply lazy
Connecticut Science Center temporarily closed due to burst pipe
The Connecticut Science Center is closed on Sunday due to a pipe burst in the building, the science center announced. “Our team has been working tirelessly to clean and restore the affected a…
New PlayStation Patent Could Let You Put Controller Buttons Where You Want
All positioned on a touch screen
Local Columnist Floats Wild Matthew Stafford–Detroit Lions Reunion Scenario
A Detroit Free Press columnist suggests a bold Matthew Stafford return to the Lions via a double trade — but how realistic is it? A full breakdown and reality check.
Angelina Keeley refused to do 'Survivor 50' unless they gave her a jacket
Angelina Keeley refused to do 'Survivor 50' unless they gave her a jacket: 'You take me with a jacket or you leave me. Literally, it came to that.'
Deflated: Israeli scientists find Jupiter is smaller than previously thought
Using data from NASA's Juno spacecraft, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers make most precise measurement to date, say the gas giant is thinner and flatter than believed
Catch a falling star: cosmic dust may reveal how life began, and a Sydney lab is making it from scratch
Recreating cosmic dust may help answer questions about how meteorites hitting Earth came to contain the organic matter that they do
As politics roil the nation, Oregon students compete to make sense of the U.S. Constitution and find solutions
Nearly 200 high schoolers participated in the civic championship at Multnomah County Courthouse with federal judges among those evaluating their constitutional knowledge.
University of Washington astronomers discover a record-breaking asteroid
Astronomers at the University of Washington recently discovered a record-breaking asteroid using early images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
A new pro volleyball team wants in on San Francisco’s women’s sports boom
League One Volleyball is expanding to the Bay Area, and team president Stephanie Martin sees an opportunity to thrive.
Medicaid expansion ballot campaign relaunches and is collecting signatures
'The relaunch comes as the healthcare crisis across the nation and particularly in Florida continues to deepen.'
‘I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,’ says Zack Polanski
Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be ‘the fun police’
Green Bay area high school sports results for Saturday, Jan. 31
High school basketball, hockey and wrestling teams were in action.
How Alex Pretti’s killing scrambled the world of gun politics
Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since Alex Pretti was killed, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training.
Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a fight with Maryland Democrats
Wes Moore can barely describe how he’d feel if he falls short in his push to gerrymander another Democratic seat in his state and the US House of Representatives ends up staying Republican.
US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations
Move is dramatic departure for advisory group under Kirk Milhoan, who says he doesn’t like the term ‘established science’
Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says
CIPS warns of ‘cracks’ in global supply chain affecting computers, electrical machinery and transport equipment
Texas Republicans shift messaging around ICE tactics amid election-year risks
With midterm elections approaching, Texas Republicans are publicly questioning ICE's tactics following deadly and controversial enforcement actions. Analysts say the rhetoric reflects growing political vulnerability rather than a true break from the party's tough stance on immigration.
Florida’s silent storm: Inside new science exposing how humidity can escalate a heat wave
A UF team has developed a measure of heat waves that considers how long the heat lasts and how far it spreads.
A complete, science-backed guide to getting bigger pecs
Which exercises are most effective for your pecs? What to know.
The Da Vinci Science Center fell short of its first year attendance goals in downtown Allentown. Can it get back on track?
Nearing two years in its downtown Allentown location, the Da Vinci Science Center is “experiencing growing pains,” as it fell short of its projected visitor goals.
Sony patent describes a touchscreen PlayStation controller with movable buttons
Patent shows controls that can be removed or enlarged per game Sony Interactive Entertainment has been granted a US patent for a game controller concept
Baby dinosaurs were the backbone of the Jurassic food chain
Despite growing into the largest animals ever to walk on land, sauropods began life small, exposed, and alone. Fossil evidence suggests their babies were frequently eaten by multiple predators, making them a key part of the Jurassic food chain. This steady supply of easy prey may explain why early predators thrived without needing extreme hunting adaptations. The findings offer a rare glimpse into how dinosaur ecosystems truly worked.
750-year-old Indian poems reveal a landscape scientists got wrong
Old Indian poems and folk songs are revealing a surprising truth about the land. Scientists found that descriptions of thorny trees and open grasslands in texts written as far back as the 1200s closely match today’s savannas in western India. This suggests these landscapes are ancient and natural—not ruined forests. The discovery could reshape how conservation and tree-planting efforts are planned.
Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the signals are jumbled and poorly coordinated. As a result, memory-supporting brain cells lose their stability, and the animals struggle to remember where they’ve been.
“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness
Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling.
RFK Jr. is now a wellness guru for Republicans in Washington
Conservatives in the capital are taking up the health secretary’s advice, eating their vegetables and eschewing pharmaceuticals.
District 1199J of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees Endorses Tahesha Way for Congress
Date: February 1, 2026 District 1199J of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees Endorses Tahesha Way for Congress WAYNE, NJ – Less than one week before election day, District 1199J of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE) today endorsed Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State Tahesha Way in[...]
Basil Talbott Jr., Chicago Sun-Times political editor and journalist, dies at 89
Basil Talbott spent more than 30 years at the Sun-Times and was widely respected by his colleagues as a truth-seeker who bluntly challenged obfuscation.
‘They ruined that for me’: How sports gambling addiction and recovery affects men’s bonds with friends, family and fandom
CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.
A ‘bizarro world’: How Trump’s words have scrambled America’s gun politics
In the wake of a horrific shooting that shocked the nation, President Donald Trump starkly broke with pro-gun groups in off-the-cuff remarks: “Take the guns first, go through due process second,” Trump said during a televised meeting with lawmakers.
Science & Medicine: The biostatisticians who drive medical research
From COVID-19 research to Parkinson's disease therapies, these statistical experts turn numbers into answers, helping doctors make evidence-based decisions that improve patient care.
Q&A: Commissioner Justin Rodriguez explains why county government is becoming a political battleground
Texas' largest counties have frequently run up against the state's GOP in its quest to innovate, putting a bigger spotlight on their leaders.
Gavin Newsom Memoir Describes Difficult Childhood, Contrary to Image
Mr. Newsom, the California governor and a potential presidential candidate, writes that the privileged caricature of his background is mistaken.
Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease
More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop cardiovascular problems. A new study finds that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that are toxic to the heart.
Nestlé’s Chief Is in Turnaround Mode. He Drinks 8 Cups of Coffee a Day.
Philipp Navratil recently took over the 160-year-old Swiss food giant, charged with reviving growth and regaining trust after his predecessor was ousted over a scandal.
The best new popular science books of February 2026
Readers are spoiled for choice when it comes to popular science reading this month, with new titles by major names including Maggie Aderin and Michael Pollan
BIZBEAT: Entertainment-themed Airbnb opens doors in Jefferson City
A new gaming and entertainment haven is now open for business in Jefferson City, and visitors even have the option to stay the night.
Is it really possible to 'bank' sleep for later?
From helping you to focus more to improving sports performance, some scientists believe 'depositing' sleep for later use can bring a range of benefits.
World Laureates Summit: Can science give a blueprint for our future?
In a landmark convergence of intellect and governance, the World Laureates Summit (WLS) opens on Sunday in Dubai, gathering over 150 of the world's most eminent scientists, policymakers, and institutional leaders.Convened alongside the 2026 World Governments
How Chinese short-video streaming firms are reshaping Latin America's media landscape
Short-drama apps, many with Chinese origins, are making significant inroads in Latin America as the region becomes more affluent, research shows.
The Science of the Modern Base Season: Why Zone 2 Isn’t Enough Anymore
It's important to keep working hard all through the year, avoiding a major reliance on Zone 2 training. This is why.
Labour party chair says Zack Polanski ‘cowardly’ for not fighting Gorton by-election
The party is trying to shift conversation after the NEC blocked Andy Burnham from fighting the seat
How the left can win back the internet – and rise again
In the final part of this series, we look at how infighting has ripped the left apart online while the right has flourished – and how some progressives are turning the tide, says digital media academic Robert Topinka
Food and football from the campaign trail (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Don Gonyea (national political correspondent) and Deepa Shivaram (White House correspondent) each share the "most" fun politics story they've worked on. Deepa talks about working on her "dream" assignment during the 2024 presidential race. Don recalls a reporting trip during the 2012 presidential campaign where he ended up at a high school football game. He says it was "one of the best nights of his life." Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Business school professors’ picks
Topical FT articles and suggested classroom questions
How Thoughtful Experience Design Leads to Better Business Outcomes
See how CG Infinity’s Salesforce Practice delivers scalable, integrated Marketing Cloud solutions that turn platform capabilities into real business outcomes.
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
Why Opportunity, Not Entitlement, Will Define Alabama Football's Next Team
Forget entitlement. Alabama's evolving team thrives on earned opportunity, where hunger, not hype, fuels players ready to seize their chance and prove their worth.
School IB business management class: Carlsberg’s ‘core’ beer brands drop to less than half of sales for first time
Growth and evolution
Donald Trump’s unprecedented political war chest got even bigger in 2025
Campaign finance disclosures filed late Saturday revealed details of the president’s unmatched political fundraising operation.
Stars top Mammoth 3-2 for 4th straight win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston each scored a power-play goal in the first period to lead the Dallas Stars over the Utah Mammoth 3-2 on Saturday night.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Feb. 1, 2026, puzzle No. 496
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Tigers Drop Close Section Battle To Rams
By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny girls’ basketball team hosted Pine-Richland for a section clash Saturday night from UPMC Court. Despite a back-and-forth battle, the Rams prevailed with a 33-30 win. The first half was a low-scoring affair, as senior Maddie Williams hit a triple for the Tigers, giving NA a brief 3-2 lead. Pine-Richland… More »
Prep Sports Recap: Jan. 31, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The winter high school sports postseason is officially underway as IHSA boys wrestling regionals were held around Illinois on Saturday. 2A powerhouse Washington won their tournament at Metamora with eight separate wrestlers winning weight class titles. In 1A, Olympia cruised to a regional title at Dee-Mack with seven weight class titles. […]
Cavaliers reportedly acquire Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder from Kings in exchange for De'Andre Hunter
Ellis was reportedly the Cavs' main target and now they have him.
Q&A: Bedrock CEO Jared Fleisher talks RenCen, Hudson's, his vision
Several weeks into his tenure, Fleisher is leading the company into what he describes as an “era of execution.”
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Saturday, January 31, 2026; Sunday's schedule
SATURDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 3A Section 2 Bishop Canevin 56, McGuffey 41 McGuffey 12 8 12 9 — 41 Bishop Canevin 13 13 12...
Westry scores 18, UAB defeats North Texas 72-68
DENTON, Texas (AP) Chance Westry had 18 points in UAB's 72-68 victory over North Texas on Saturday.
Josi's late goal lifts Predators past Islanders, 4-3
NEW YORK (AP) Roman Josi scored with 1:14 remaining in the game to lift the Nashville Predators past the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night.
Rutgers Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against USC 78-75
Rutgers men’s basketball falls short against USC 78-75
Hinton scores 26 as Harvard knocks off Yale 67-65
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) Robert Hinton had 26 points in Harvard's 67-65 victory against Yale on Saturday.
Actor Shia LaBeouf spotted in El Paso again
The "Transformers" star was captured outside of El Paso's Finest, a souvenir and fine arts shop across from San Jacinto Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 31.
SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS flag-football team headed to state
Congratulations to the Chief Sealth International High School flag-football team, for earning a trip to the state tournament. Head coach Melvin Estes-Glaspie's Seahawks finished third in the district tournament with a 28-14 win this afternoon over, and at, Renton. When the state matchups are set, they'll be on this page; quarterfinals are at ...
San Francisco Giants Sign Luis Arraez to One-Year Deal
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a one-year contract with former batting champ and infielder Luis Arraez.
Dominican-Mount Carmel gets settled in shootout, the winner by someone who put in extra work with dad
Dominican senior Kristian Champagne has not had many goal-scoring chances while in high school.
Hunter scores 32, Central Arkansas beats Eastern Kentucky 90-81
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) Camren Hunter scored 32 points as Central Arkansas beat Eastern Kentucky 90-81 on Saturday.
Water line breaks disrupt small business in Weirton
A major water line break in downtown Weirton has left Blue Cat Coffee struggling with a lack of water pressure and discolored water.Owner Amber Cekus said, "We
Connecticut Science Center temporarily closed for burst pipe
The Connecticut Science Center is temporarily closed for a burst pipe in the building.
Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories
Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while mice showed healthier cholesterol and insulin changes. Because the drug stays in the gut, it avoids toxic side effects. The study points to a new way of promoting health by targeting microbes rather than the body itself.
Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity
Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding reveals a new way to understand and control how materials conduct electricity and interact with light. It could help power future ultra-fast electronics and quantum technologies.
Lake Shore Bank awards Small Business Recovery grant to WMH
WESTFIELD – Lake Shore Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program, an initiative designed to support local organizations and economic resilience. The grant will help fund vital equipment, services and resources that benefit patients, families and…
Why Minced Broccoli Might Be More Nutritious, According To Science
According to research, mincing broccoli activates enzymes that increases the amount of sulforaphane — a phytochemical with disease-fighting properties.
The science of why chia seeds are a superfood
Chia seeds are full of fiber and protein. Here’s how to make them easier on your digestive tract.
Community Message From NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Group Chairs (AGs)
NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Groups
BREAKING: Police pursuit ends in arrest near Health, Science and Technology Building
An out-of-jurisdiction police pursuit ended in an arrest near the Health, Science and Technology Building, with officials saying there was no threat to the campus community.
Rudovskii scores 23 as Bryant beats New Hampshire 92-84
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) Timofei Rudovskii's 23 points helped Bryant defeat New Hampshire 92-84 on Saturday.
Ken Burns describes how current politics ‘rhymes’ with the American Revolution: Full interview
Filmmaker Ken Burns joins Kristen Welker in a “Meet the Moment” conversation to dissect America's origin story and argues democracy was an “unintended consequence” of the American Revolution.
Djobet's 27 lead Omaha past Denver 84-82
DENVER (AP) Paul Djobet scored 27 points as Omaha beat Denver 84-82 on Saturday.
Researchers pinpoint source of black hole's 3,000-light-year-long jet stream using enhanced telescope network
A new study has connected the famous m87 black hole, the first ever imaged, to its powerful cosmic jet, revealing how it launches particles at near light speed.
This IG Page Collects Funny Dating App Screenshots And These 43 Are The Best
People say that dating is hell nowadays. But after you look at these hilarious interactions on Hinge, you might change your opinion. There's no shortage of funny people on dating apps, and Bored Padna has collected the most interesting screenshots of unhinged and sweet chats to show you that not all has been lost in the dating scene. Fails, Funny
Radford wins 93-84 in OT over Presbyterian
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) Jaylon Johnson scored 23 points as Radford beat Presbyterian 93-84 in overtime on Saturday.
Whitlock leads Lehigh to 77-76 OT victory against Colgate
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) Nasir Whitlock scored 32 points to lead Lehigh, including the game-winning jump shot with about a second remaining in overtime, and the Mountain Hawks knocked off Colgate 77-76 on Saturday.
Mamdani names Dr. Alister Martin to lead NYC Health Dept.
Martin is an emergency physician and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
Scott Galloway urges Big Tech boycott to influence Trump ICE policies
Small businesses struggled to observe the national shutdown to protest ICE. Here's why a boycott of companies like OpenAI and Amazon could be easier and more effective.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.
Giant Virus Discovered in Japanese Pond May Hint at Multicellular Life's Origins
Did viruses create us?
Mamdani names new Department of Correction commissioner
Stanley Richards will become the first formerly incarcerated person to lead the city’s jails.
Detroit Red Wings buried by Avalanche goals early, often
Detroit Red Wings score: Goalie John Gibson had little chance against a dominant Colorado attack that scored five goals for an NHL-best 17th time.