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Eddie Izzard’s breakneck solo 'Hamlet' opts for cracking good storytelling over subtlety
Wry, gender-fluid British comedian Eddie Izzard's solo 'Hamlet,' adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, arrives at the Montalbán Theatre for the touring production's Los Angeles run.
Mayo Clinic, Hormel CEOs among business leaders calling for 'de-escalation' of tensions
More than 60 leaders of Minnesota's biggest companies have signed onto the letter.
The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.
Opinion | Bill Foege’s optimism helped save the world from smallpox
His design of “surveillance-containment” changed the course of public health strategy.
Some Republicans express concern over the tactics used in Minnesota and urge shooting investigation
Some Republicans are expressing growing concern about the tactics that federal immigration officials are using in Minnesota
Grassroots politics begins at local precinct caucuses
Both parties’ caucuses are an opportunity for citizens to discuss candidates and issues that matter to them.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon
Amazon this weekend is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.00, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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.
Protests inside churches are unusual despite long history of civil disobedience in the US
American religious history is rife with protest movements
Kaiser nurses plan to go on strike statewide; several hospitals in L.A. and Orange counties to be affected
More than 31,000 healthcare professionals plan to walk off the job on Monday.
Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.
Science & Medicine: Studying the chemical miscommunication that may lead to obesity
The chemical cross-communication between the guts and other organs that occurs when a person metabolizes nutrients begins before we open our mouths, when we see or smell food. The answer to why some people develop obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders, and why some people respond so well to medicines like Ozempic, might lie in those signals. UT Health San Antonio endocrinologist Dr. Marzieh Salehi is studying that communication in patients with spinal cord injury.
News Analysis: A playbook emerges to counter Trump as 'middle powers' unite
The Greenland crisis has proved to be an inflection point for U.S. allies, whose leaders shed the pretense that all is well with Washington as they confront a new order.
Cybersecurity’s New Business Case: Fraud
Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions.
Melania Trump’s multimillion-dollar documentary project faces a key test this week
First lady Melania Trump and Amazon MGM Studios face a high-stakes test this week with the release of the “Melania” documentary: Will the multimillion-dollar investment pay off?
Column | My toxic relationship with my stove — and how to fix yours
Stanford University scientists’ new model estimates exposure to the pollutant nitrogen dioxide based on home size, how often the stove is used and where people live.
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
Senate Democrats will block key funding package, citing aggressive tactics
The announcement from Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) came hours after Border Patrol agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Sports bar preps for packed AFC Championship crowd in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sports bar Rhino's Sports and Spirits prepares for another packed crowd after last week's standing-room-only Broncos playoff game.
Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement
Christen Press, who was honored by the U.S. women's soccer team before its win over Paraguay, is determined to be advocate for women's sports in retirement.
Ahead of the storm, business as usual at Charlottesville's Waffle Shop
The "Waffle House Index" is frequently used to gauge the severity of weather conditions in the South.
Freeze of public health funds for states, then reversal, sows confusion
A sense of whiplash spread across state public health agencies after the Trump administration paused $5 billion in federal spending, only to quickly say it would lift the pause on Saturday.
Fosston discusses primary health care, new clinic during community meeting
An upcoming hearing between Fosston and Essentia Health regarding the future of arbitration, initially scheduled for Feb. 5, has been postponed.
Business trip: Patriots head to Denver for AFC title game
The Patriots boarded buses Saturday to head to the airport for Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver.
Sundance's second day brings Charli XCX and fandoms of all kinds
We report from the scenes of the Charli XCX world premiere "The Moment" and an exclusive listening party for the world's rarest album.
North Dakota Legislature passes several bills unrelated to rural health access
The bills included a correction in property tax law that ensures residents get the full $1,600 primary residence credit enacted last year.
Can the Florida Legislature keep politics off campuses
Protests on college and university campuses aren’t new. Student activism goes back decades, to the civil rights movement and Vietnam. Elected officials and administrators have long torn their hair over how to keep the issues of the day off campuses. Just last week, protests erupted at Florida universities against the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE.
Letters to Sports: Readers debate whether the Dodgers are ruining baseball
Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, the Rams, the LeBron James-Jeanie Buss rift and college football.
How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York
A judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain
What’s Working: So many new Colorado businesses filed to start up in 2025, but renewals declined
Fourth-quarter business filings results are in, as are other year-end reports. Plus: apartment rent incentives, municipal budgets and more.
NFL conference championship picks: Rams prevail over Seahawks
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the AFC and NFC championship games, with the Patriots and the Rams prevailing to reach the Super Bowl.
Youngkin long had ambitions beyond Virginia. What’s next is anyone’s guess.
Republican Glenn Youngkin, freshly out of the Virginia governor’s office, faces uncertain political prospects and tricky dynamics around his path forward.
California becomes first state to join a World Health Organization network, Newsom's office says
The news comes after the Trump administration withdrew the United States from the World Health Organization.
Patriots take care of business vs. Big Reds, 63-47
PARKERSBURG — With the status of games for the week ahead in limbo due to inclement weather, Parkersburg South’s boys basketball coach Mike Fallon has the ideal solution for keeping his players conditioned. Shoveling snow. The directive might be serving a dual purpose after Fallon was visibly upset with his team’s performance down the stretch […]
California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump admin threats
Rady Children’s Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government.
Amazon employees share memes as layoffs loom, sparking pizza humor
Amazon employees respond to expected layoffs and corporate job cuts by posting memes referencing founder Jeff Bezos' two-pizza rule.
Heart attacks linked to shoveling heavy snow | Tips to stay safe
Consider heart health: Heavy snowfall, cold weather mean 34% increased risk of dying
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations and Trump backs off Greenland threat : The NPR Politics Podcast
It was another busy week in politics. We discuss former special counsel Jack Smith’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee — the first time he testified publicly about his investigations into President Trump — and Trump’s announcement of a new “framework” related to Greenland.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Detroit Launches Technology Grant Fund for Small Businesses
The microgrant initiative aims to help support technology adoption among small businesses. The city joins other local and state governments in fostering the adoption of AI and other technologies.
Health department reports data breach of third-party system
The Baltimore City Health Department is investigating a data breach involving its electronic medical records system.
Amazon in deal for warehouse at Campanelli Business Park in Uxbridge
Online retailer leased 450,000 square feet
Commentary: This is not normal: Why a fake arrest photo from the White House matters
The White House altered a photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer arrested in Minneapolis for protesting inside a church.
How Macron's Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses became a sensation at the Davos gathering of world leaders
Viral moments: What James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett both get about politics in 2026
The two hopefuls for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate have bolstered their careers and raised their profiles across YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms.
Sundance's first major drama arrives early with the heartbreaking 'Josephine'
In The Times’ first daily newsletter from Sundance 2026, several movies lead the pack, including Charli XCX’s "The Moment" and "Buddy," starring a homicidal orange unicorn.
Trump lawyers urge Supreme Court to block California's new election map while upholding Texas'
Texas hopes to elect five more Republicans to Congress, while California would like five more Democrats.
North Dakota takes 'historic' step to authorize nearly $400 million for improving rural health access
Legislators approved the Rural Health Transformation funding during a three-day special session.
A dozen 2026 tax-planning moves to help your business owner clients
The OBBBA reshaped several baseline assumptions for 2026 planning around state and local tax, above-the-line deductions and updated inflation adjustments.
Omaha business partners with Nebraska's GUIDE program to provide dementia assistance
"I want families to know they're not out there dealing with this alone because it can feel very isolating," said director Sandra Miller.
How to watch the Grammys — and everything else you need to know
Here's how to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah for the final time and featuring a performance from nominee Sabrina Carpenter.
Why Europe's far right has split with Trump over Greenland
Many far-right groups across Europe, which aligned with Trump's MAGA movement in their fervent opposition to immigration, are suddenly in rebellion against an administration they once thought of as an ideological ally.
Health insurance enrollment declines in Colorado, but not as much as feared
Enrollment in health insurance plans through Connect for Health Colorado declined for 2026, but not as much as state officials had feared.
How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis
In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.
Jackson residents, business owners raise concerns over grocery access at special council meeting
Residents, advocates and owners warn closures are worsening food deserts and health outcomes
Bucksport public health organization to shut down
The Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition, a public health organization, is set to dissolve due to reduced funding and lack of volunteers.
Amazon expected to cut thousands more corporate jobs soon
Amazon plans major cuts impacting thousands of corporate employees, following a previous round of job cuts in October.
XG leans into radical self-love with debut album 'The Core'
XG’s first full-length release, 'The Core,' builds on the group's signature sound with a couple of twists.
Sure, Phil Collins has health problems. But maybe that 24/7 nurse could come out on tour with him?
Phil Collins is talking about health woes as part of a BBC podcast series marking his 75th birthday. Maybe his 24/7 nurse will join him in the recording studio one day?
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Jan. 23-30
Disco Lines at Belly Up Aspen Jan. 24 Disco Lines set to take the stage from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Jan. 24 at Belly Up Aspen. The Colorado-born DJ is known for tracks like “Baby...
Frustration over U.S. health costs erupts at congressional hearing
Democrats and Republicans are divided on many things, but they joined in pillorying health care executives at a committee hearing on Thursday.
Australian summer is undergoing a 'total transformation,' scientists warn
Scientists say climate change made this summer's blistering heatwave five times more likely and cities need to adapt urgently.
Duluth businesses to close Friday; events planned to protest ICE
Some local merchants say they are willing to sacrifice a day of sales to stand up for immigrants and other community members who have been targeted in Minnesota.
Ohio health officials warn of flu despite small drop in statewide cases
Flu numbers across Ohio are starting to dip as January moves along, but doctors say this could be the quiet before the storm.
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump : The NPR Politics Podcast
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, feel frustrated with Trump and why they say the latest immigration enforcement tactics have gone too far.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
BIZNOTE: Meet the new owners of longtime West Seattle business O’Neill Plumbing
Tyler and Katie Blanchard wanted to ensure that O’Neill Plumbing - founded in 1917 - would remain a family-owned business. So they bought it. Tyler worked for the Morgan Junction-based plumbing company (a WSB sponsor) for 15 years before becoming co-owner wirh Katie, whose previous career was in health care, with a focus on nursing. ...
NIH says it will stop funding research using human fetal tissue
Scientists denounced the move, arguing that fetal tissue is crucial for understanding human development and diseases.
Can leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not
Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.
Officers de-escalate armed person having mental health crisis in Canton police lobby
"Because of the officers' actions, this situation was resolved without injury, and the individual was connected with the appropriate mental health services."
A vaccine trial is called 'unethical' and a 'unique' opportunity. Is it on or off?
The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local officials say the trial is suspended. U.S. officials say that's inaccurate.
NBC SPORTS DELIVERS ITS MOST WATCHED NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME ON RECORD AS RAMS-BEARS THRILLER AVERAGES 45.4 MILLION VIEWERS ON NBC & PEACOCK
NBC Sports is The Home of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8
FOX SPORTS OPENS 2026 NASCAR SEASON WITH THE COOK OUT CLASH AT BOWMAN GRAY STADIUM ON FOX - Fox Sports Press Pass
FOX Deportes Embarks on Its Milestone 15th NASCAR Season with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports kicks off its 26th season of NASCAR coverage with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium […]
BOB COSTAS RETURNS TO NBC SPORTS, TO HOST SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL PREGAME SHOW
Costas Served as a Play-by-Play Voice and Host for NBC Sports’ MLB Coverage for 15 Seasons & Was Honored in 2018 by Baseball Hall of Fame with Historic Ford Frick Award for Excellence in Baseball Broadcasting
‘Almost Like a Religion’: Pfizer CEO Slams RFK Jr.’s 'Anti-Science' Vaccine Policies
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that the main thing getting in the way of changing vaccine discussions in the U.S. is “the Secretary of Health,” Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Prep talk: The Marcaccini family is back in high school basketball
Freshman James Marcaccini and father Monte are at Oaks Christian as a player and an assistant coach.
Do Incentives Matter When Politics Drive Emigration?
SURF postdoctoral fellow Emil Kamalov explains why political freedoms outweigh material benefits for many Russian emigrants considering return.
Administration Censors Climate Science, Harms Visitor Experience at Historic Fort Sumter
To censor and erase sound science at this park, where the first shots of the American Civil War rang out, is a deep insult to the Park Service’s hard work and legislative mandate.
Opinion | The curse of purity in Iranian politics
Time and again, idealism untethered from reality has brought ruin to Iran.
Column | The right, and wrong, words for your kid’s postgame talk
The rising pressure of youth sports has made postgame moments, from the sideline to the parking lot to the drive home, more fraught than ever.
Trump hedges in the Arctic
In his Davos speech focused largely on the fate of Greenland, Trump made no mention of the residents whose lives have been consumed by confusion and concern over his designs.
Can your health records be sold for profit? A lawsuit says it’s happening.
Epic Systems says 300,000 people’s digital health information records were accessed and sold from health records networks to law firms seeking clients.
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.
Entertainment this week: Smoked Out Soul, Dead Winter Carpenters and more
Friday, January 23 Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop. Join us each Friday at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar in Truckee for a fun night of...
New commercial strip in Thornton home to dozens of businesses
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ THORNTON New strip in Thornton houses 27 commercial tenants One of the four buildings that make up Thunderbird Business Park in Thornton | Courtesy […]
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 […]
Business owner says Amazon is listing their products via AI without permission
Concerns over Amazon’s AI implementation are not limited to Montgomery. They have been reported on nationwide by outlets like CNBC and Bloomberg.
NBC 5 fires sports anchor Mike Berman; Lou Canellis expected to start next week
Canellis' arrival and Berman’s departure are not related. Canellis will fill the role held by former NBC 5 lead sports anchor Leila Rahimi, who left in 2024. The station now has an opening for a weekend sports anchor.
The 2026 Entertainment Law Forecast: Navigating Fair Use, AI Training, and Trademark Trends
The year 2025 left the media and entertainment industry with a series of significant, unresolved legal questions. As we move into 2026, several high-profile cases are poised to redefine the...
Cinergy delays $45 million entertainment center construction in Corpus Christi
Cinergy Entertainment delays construction on $45 million Southside entertainment center, due to the company redesigning the layout.
Texas chain crushes Costco and Trader Joe's to claim America's top grocery store title
A Texas-based chain beats Amazon, Costco and Trader Joe's to claim the title of America's best grocery store for the fifth time in nine years.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is one part of McAuliffe's legacy. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s.
Silverthorne is now accepting applications for its business grant program
Silverthorne has allocated $40,000, with awards up to $10,000 per business, for its 2026 business grants cycle. Introduced in 2012, the Business Improvement Grant Program provides grants to businesses through a competitive application review process....
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland : The NPR Politics Podcast
The president continued his fight to acquire the Danish self-governing territory of Greenland during a speech billed as an address related to domestic affordability issues. We explain what happened.Then, members of Congress met with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen last week to discuss the increased tensions with the U.S. We talk about how the meetings went, and what Danes are thinking about it all.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
In Good Health: What We Know About ADHD : 1A
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects tens of millions of people in the U.S.About one in nine children and one in 16 adults have ADHD. That’s according to an analysis from the nonprofit Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or CHADD.As researchers learn more about the brain and its complexities, they’re also gaining new insights into what the condition looks like across different ages, genders, and races.In recent years, more adults — especially women — are being diagnosed than ever before. In this installment of our series “In Good Health,” we focus on ADHD – from symptoms, to diagnoses, to treatments.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
JaxCo Sports Complex Authority reviews future as Chiefs, Royals determine plans
News that the Chiefs secured a deal to relocate to WyCo, coupled with the Royals' plans to build a new stadium, left many in the community wondering what would happen to the Truman Sports Complex.
Trump backs away from military force, says U.S. has 'framework' for Greenland's future
The developments followed weeks of escalating threats from Trump to control Greenland by any means necessary — including by force, if left with no other choice.
'I won't use force' and other key quotes from Trump's Davos speech
President Trump criticized European countries, demanded to acquire Greenland and said he wants to help California combat crime.