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2026-01-17T19:06:33+00:00
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from cutting off Minnesota SNAP benefits
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A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for Minnesota’s food stamp program amid widespread claims of fraud. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) in a letter last month to recertify the eligibility of nearly 100,000 households in four counties…
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5694215-judge-bars-trump-administration-cuts-minnesota-food-stamps/
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2026-01-17T19:00:00+00:00
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Trump is reversing Martin Luther King Jr.’s accomplishments
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President Trump is attempting to reverse the progress made towards racial equality by Martin Luther King Jr. by eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, withdrawing from legal actions to enforce the Voting Rights Act, and cutting funding for anti-poverty initiatives.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5693043-trump-reversing-mlk-legacy/
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2026-01-17T18:53:42+00:00
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Danish officials react to tariff threat: We will not ‘bow down’ to Trump’s ‘bullying tactics’
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Denmark leaders are refusing to “back down” to the Trump administration after President Trump announced plans Saturday to impose new tariffs on the country and seven of its allies next month amid his push to acquire Greenland. Danish lawmaker Pelle Dragsted, in a translated post on social platform X, urged European leaders to demonstrate “solidarity…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5694216-denmark-response-trump-tariff-threat-greenland/
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2026-01-17T18:00:00+00:00
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How a pandemic rescue became a 30-year debt trap
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Millions of small businesses are discovering that the emergency fiscal help they relied on in 2020 came with a long tail of unintended consequences.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5692543-small-business-loan-debt-trap/
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2026-01-17T17:55:08+00:00
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Trump calls for regime change in Iran, blasts leader as ‘sick’: ‘It’s time’
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President Trump on Saturday said it’s “time to look for new leadership” in Iran, after the nation’s leader lashed out at the president for supporting anti-government protesters and blamed the U.S. for the regime’s deadly crackdown. In an interview with Politico, Trump doubled down on his criticism of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Tehran’s “use of violence”…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5694156-donald-trump-regime-change-iran/
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2026-01-17T17:14:53+00:00
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Trump announces 10 percent tariffs on Denmark, allies amid Greenland turmoil
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President Trump announced Saturday that he will implement a 10 percent tariff on Denmark and its European allies starting next month, ratcheting up the pressure in his bid to acquire Greenland. “We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5694162-trump-tariffs-denmark-allies-greenland-acquisition-push/
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7eb5f8e965310ffe2be4309aefdebdc7348a447adeea262857a6e3ab41ec5fbd
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2026-01-17T17:00:00+00:00
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Trump isn’t ‘screwing around’ with our elections — it’s dangerous to suggest he is
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Words matter. Matthews, as the consummate political insider, knows that better than most.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5691762-chris-matthews-trump-democracy/
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8ba3a312b084a718f398f6862bf8cb46a990c35cd6ac9ac05c784b83f185bac1
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2026-01-17T17:00:00+00:00
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Trump’s year on immigration reflects massive change in American life
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In his first year back in office, President Trump has completely shifted the U.S. approach to immigration, launching the most visible enforcement effort seen in history while closing the door to many legal pathways for entering the U.S. Trump promised to plug the border and crack down hard on those living in the country illegally,…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5693537-trump-immigration-crackdown-year-one/
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2026-01-17T16:51:55+00:00
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Iranian leader says ‘criminal’ Trump at fault for deadly protests
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged Saturday that “several thousands” of people have been killed amid the mass of anti-government protests, casting blame on the U.S. and critics for the casualties. “In this revolt, the U.S. president made remarks in person, encouraged seditious people to go ahead and said: ‘We do not support you,…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5694112-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-donald-trump-iran-protests/
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2026-01-17T16:38:52+00:00
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Miller amid Greenland push: Nations not entitled to territories ‘they cannot defend’
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White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Friday doubled down on the Trump administration’s argument that acquiring Greenland is “essential” for U.S. national security. “The new domain of international competition is going to be polar competition,” Miller told Fox News’s Sean Hannity, seeking to justify President Trump’s proposal to take over the Arctic…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5694105-stephen-miller-greenland-acquisition-defense/
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2026-01-17T16:00:00+00:00
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Authorities’ inaction on threats against Trump voters is alarming
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Trump voters in Pennsylvania received death threats, and the FBI and Pennsylvania State Police have failed to take any action, despite the fact that it is a felony to threaten a voter with death.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5693096-pennsylvania-trump-threat-letters/
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2026-01-17T15:58:15+00:00
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Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe economy is weak under Trump: Poll
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Nearly 60 percent of Americans have a negative view of the economy under President Trump, according to a new survey. The Wall Street Journal poll, released earlier this week, found that 57 percent of respondents described the strength of the U.S. economy as “not so good” or “poor.” Only 9 percent of respondents said the…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5694036-trump-economy-weakness-survey/
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2026-01-17T15:33:09+00:00
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FAA advises airlines to take ‘caution’ when flying over Latin America
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday urged airlines to “exercise caution” when flying over parts of Latin America, warning of military activities and possible interference with satellite navigation capabilities. In several advisories, the agency said “potential risks exist for aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight and the arrival and departure phases of flight.”…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5694050-faa-advisory-pilots-latin-america-trump-venezuela/
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2026-01-17T15:30:00+00:00
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Newsom’s gerrymander just might have a racial discrimination problem
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California may have a slight problem: Its new congressional map may be based on racial discrimination.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/5693035-california-congressional-map-challenge/
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2026-01-17T15:01:55+00:00
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UVA board members resign ahead of Spanberger’s inauguration: Report
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Top members of the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors have reportedly resigned following pressure from state Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D). The New York Times reported Friday that Rachel Sheridan, head of the board, board member Porter Wilkinson and major donor Paul Manning have stepped down. All of the current and resigning board members were…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5694014-uva-board-members-resignation-abigail-spanberger-governor-inauguration/
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2026-01-17T15:00:00+00:00
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Is there really an ‘affordability’ crisis?
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I love to eat out, but man is it expensive! I feel like you can’t get a decent dinner for two in any nice restaurant for under $125. My friends all agree. But then again, they’ve always agreed. As long as I can remember, I have complained about the high price of restaurants, travel, Broadway shows and concert tickets. People like…
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https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5691609-wages-inflation-debate/
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2026-01-17T14:41:57+00:00
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Massie calls Clintons’ subpoena over Epstein ties ‘theater’: ‘Just release the doggone files’
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Wednesday dismissed his GOP colleagues’ subpoena of former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the move “theater.” Massie was asked by the “Breaking Points” hosts about his pressure on the Trump administration to release the Epstein files…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5693982-massie-clinton-house-gop-subpoena-epstein-files/
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2026-01-17T14:30:00+00:00
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Experts reveal greatest concerns with RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines
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(NEXSTAR) – After Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “turned the food pyramid upside down,” health experts are weighing in on what they see as the most worrying – and positive – aspects of the new dietary guidelines. Americans are being instructed to eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less…
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https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5692009-experts-reveal-greatest-concerns-with-rfk-jr-s-new-dietary-guidelines/
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2026-01-17T14:00:00+00:00
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Social Security: What is the minimum amount a retiree is entitled to?
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Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social Security Administration.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5693273-social-security-what-is-the-minimum-amount-a-retiree-is-entitled-to/
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4aab6f7cd929039558c365c600939c5245e226a9ef20045829d514998f3337df
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2026-01-17T14:00:00+00:00
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A better way to fund national parks — paid for by their most eager visitors
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Awe has an upkeep cost, and right now, we’re not keeping up.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5692761-national-parks-international-tourists-fees/
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2026-01-17T13:46:12+00:00
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Former federal prosecutor blasts DOJ over Walz, Frey subpoenas: ‘Total garbage’
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Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman condemned the Justice Department’s (DOJ) probe into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) as “total garbage.” In an interview Friday on MS NOW, Litman called the investigation “a complete and utter non-starter.” “The statute that Ken refers to requires force, intimidation or threats,” Litman told…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5693944-harry-litman-doj-subpoenas-walz-frey-minnesota-immigration/
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2026-01-17T13:16:33+00:00
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Democratic lawmakers come to Walz’s defense after DOJ subpoena
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Democrats on Capitol Hill are defending Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) after the Justice Department (DOJ) accused him of obstructing federal law enforcement’s operations in the North Star State. DOJ issued subpoenas for Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday, more than a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693913-democrats-defend-tim-walz-minnesota-doj-subpoeana/
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2026-01-17T12:49:07+00:00
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Major ski resorts are short on something essential: Snow
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Vail's CEO said it's the worst early-season snowfall in more than 30 years for the company's western U.S. resorts.
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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5693677-major-ski-resorts-lack-snow/
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2026-01-17T12:29:16+00:00
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911 call, police radio released in Luigi Mangione arrest: ‘He looked like the CEO shooter’
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The 911 call and police radio audio in Luigi Mangione's arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania were released Friday to Nexstar's WTAJ News.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693755-911-call-police-radio-luigi-mangione-united-healthcare-shooting/
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2026-01-17T12:22:50+00:00
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NY council member on church leader detained by ICE: ‘We have to stand up against this nonsense’
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“We have to stand up against this nonsense."
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693773-brooklyn-new-york-ice-detainee-criticism/
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f8ae7ceb69ef339e89c1862cece4f9948ea5008f2f4147156e904d81c1b74fcc
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2026-01-17T11:00:00+00:00
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Ocasio-Cortez ramps up fight with Vance amid 2028 speculation
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is increasingly taking aim at Vice President Vance, her possible opponent in a 2028 presidential matchup, should she choose to launch a White House bid.  In the last week, Ocasio-Cortez has drawn a stark contrast between her views and those of Vance on the recent Minneapolis shooting, arguing that his defense…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5692659-ocasio-cortez-presidential-bid/
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c23cd618f472a8e06851a29f3bf8ca98a419dd5911d498b5ca3a798880717a74
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2026-01-17T11:00:00+00:00
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Both sides on edge as Supreme Court appears poised to uphold transgender athlete bans
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Both those for and against transgender athlete bans are on the edge of their seats after oral arguments at the Supreme Court this week, where a majority of the justices seemed open to allowing the bans. While it will likely be months until a final decision is announced, the conservative-majority high court appeared inclined to…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5691352-supreme-court-transgender-athlete-bans/
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2026-01-17T03:56:38+00:00
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Sanders tells Oz it’s not ‘cool’ that robots performing ultrasounds in Alabama
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday told Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz that it is not “cool” that robots are performing ultrasounds in Alabama, after Oz brought up the subject at the White House earlier in the day. Oz joined President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5693814-sanders-oz-robots-ultrasounds-alabama/
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2026-01-17T03:22:09+00:00
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DOJ sues Virginia for not providing voter data
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday sued Virginia for not handing over state voter data, the latest among several states the department has targeted in an effort to retrieve registration information from individuals across the country since last year. Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general to the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, shared screenshots of the…
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5693787-doj-sues-virginia-voter-data/
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2026-01-17T02:53:27+00:00
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Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests
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A federal judge on Friday ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to limit their tactics against protesters in Minnesota, as federal immigration enforcement officers confront demonstrators rallying after a woman was killed by an ICE officer last week. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez wrote in her order that ICE cannot retaliate against, arrest or…
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5693762-judge-limits-ice-tactics-protests/
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2026-01-17T01:50:28+00:00
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Threat level for Al Udeid US Air Force Base lowered
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This comes as officials indicated there were no imminent plans for the U.S. to attack Iran.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5693739-threat-level-al-udeid-lowered/
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2026-01-17T00:53:55+00:00
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DOJ issues subpoenas for Walz, Minneapolis mayor in criminal investigation
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer’s abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post reported. Both were given subpoenas as part of an investigation at the DOJ,…
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5693648-minnesota-officials-doj-subpoenas/
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2026-01-17T00:12:11+00:00
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Trump grapples with red lines in Iran as protests crushed — for now
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President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that “help is coming” earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters — warnings Iran’s leaders ignored. While Iran remains under a nationwide internet blackout, reports from the country indicate that street protests, which rocked the country a…
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https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5693657-iran-protests-trump-red-lines/
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7fd438678d74fe3597485a7f9117ea59399267b68ef216ea9a3765a65eff3916
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2026-01-17T00:05:15+00:00
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California sends xAI cease and desist letter over sexualized deepfakes
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) sent a cease and desist letter Friday to xAI demanding that it stop producing AI-generated sexualized deepfakes of girls and women online, including on the social platform X. Bonta said in a statement that the “creation, distribution, publication and exhibition” of deepfakes of girls is child sexual abuse material…
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https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5693608-california-ag-targets-deepfakes/
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2026-01-16T23:58:33+00:00
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House Ethics Committee investigating allegations against Nancy Mace
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The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against conservative firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). The Ethics Committee did not go into detail about the probe. However, it noted that the matter regarding Mace was transmitted by the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) on Dec. 2, 2025. “The Committee notes that the…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5693642-ethics-committee-investigates-mace/
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2026-01-16T23:33:55+00:00
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Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ announced: Witkoff, Kushner among members
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The White House announced Friday the composition of the “Board of Peace” tasked with implementing President Trump’s 20-point peace plan and steering Gaza’s postwar reconstruction. The body, headed by Trump, will also include three of his closest diplomatic advisers — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5693615-gaza-board-of-peace-members/
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2026-01-16T23:19:36+00:00
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Biggest US grid operator appears to stop short of reforms pushed by Trump and bipartisan governors
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After the Trump administration and a coalition of bipartisan governors called on the biggest U.S. electric grid operator to enact reforms to cut electricity prices, the operator announced its own plan that does not include key details of the bipartisan proposal. The grid operator, PJM, which serves states on the East Coast and in the Midwest, said Friday…
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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5693600-pjm-power-grid-electricity-prices-ai-data-centers/
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2026-01-16T23:01:24+00:00
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Nobel Prize committee says Machado decision to give Trump award doesn’t change who won
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The committee that awards the Nobel Prize said Friday that the physical symbols of the prize — a medal and diploma — can be given away, but the honor itself is “inseparably linked” to the winner.   “The medal and the diploma are the physical symbols confirming that an individual or organisation has been awarded…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5693556-nobel-prize-medal-ownership/
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2026-01-16T22:45:11+00:00
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Tax changes coming for seniors this year
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The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act that President Trump signed into law last July implemented multiple changes to the tax code, including for seniors. One notable change is a new $6,000 deduction available for people age 65 and older, in addition to the standard deduction previously available. On Thursday, officials from the AARP discussed…
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https://thehill.com/business/5692808-new-tax-break-for-seniors/
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2026-01-16T22:29:28+00:00
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DOJ seeks life sentence for convicted would-be Trump assassin
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The Justice Department is seeking a life sentence for the man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump while he golfed in South Florida in 2024. Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty last year on all five counts he faced following a trial where he mounted his own defense. Federal prosecutors wrote in court filings…
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5693466-doj-seeks-life-sentence-routh/
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e61ae28cbca9c9384f2a66abddf1a6162cdbbf9dcae2bc82616515f1c178630e
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2026-01-16T22:21:28+00:00
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Omar tells protesters throwing projectiles at police: ‘Do not let your anger get the best of you’
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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) urged those demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota to not let anger win out in response to reports of protesters throwing projectiles at police. “Do not let your anger get the best of you,” Omar said in an interview with NewsNation’s Mills Hayes on Friday.  “We are…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693505-ilhan-omar-urges-peaceful-protests/
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2026-01-16T21:50:59+00:00
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Trump housing plan would open 401(k)s for down payments: Hassett
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President Trump will announce a proposal next week to allow Americans to dip into their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home as part of his housing affordability push, one of his top economic advisers said Friday. Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said Trump will unveil the plan at the upcoming…
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https://thehill.com/business/personal-finance/5693471-trump-401k-housing-proposal/
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2026-01-16T21:29:29+00:00
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Education Department delays wage garnishment for defaulted student loan borrowers
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The Education Department said Friday it would delay plans to garnish the wages of federal student loan borrowers who are in default. The department said it will temporarily delay wage garnishment for those who haven’t paid toward their loans in more than nine months as new student loans reforms are implemented this year. It previously…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5693408-student-loan-wage-garnishment-debt-relief/
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2026-01-16T21:22:48+00:00
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New Venezuela leader calls for warmer relations with US, opening oil industry to outside investors
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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday called for warmer diplomatic relations with the U.S. and advocated for opening her country’s oil industry to foreign investors in the wake of President Trump’s decision to take control of Venezuela’s oil. “Let us not be afraid of diplomacy,” Rodríguez said in her first state of the union…
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5693337-venezuela-interim-president-us-oil/
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2026-01-16T21:13:50+00:00
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Schatz says US ‘absolutely rolled’ by China-Canada trade deal
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Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Friday Americans would be hurt by a trade deal between China and Canada as foreign nations seek new trade partners amid the Trump administration’s tariff wars. “We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada – China deal. A stark foreign policy failure with domestic economic consequences,” Schatz wrote in a…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5693288-schatz-criticizes-china-canada-deal/
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2026-01-16T20:50:11+00:00
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Third offshore wind project halted by Trump is allowed to resume construction
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A third offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration was allowed to resume construction Friday, dealing yet another blow to the administration’s anti-wind efforts. Federal Judge Jamar Walker, an appointee of former President Biden in Virginia, allowed the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project to temporarily keep building. Walker granted a preliminary injunction Friday…
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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5693355-offshore-wind-project-trump-virginia-dominion/
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2026-01-16T20:48:15+00:00
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Liberian man released for second time after ICE officers broke into home with battering ram
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A Liberian national who was arrested by federal immigration officers in Minnesota last weekend after they used a battering ram to break down his door was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody Friday for the second time in less than 24 hours, according to his attorney, who spoke with The Associated Press. A…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693339-liberian-man-ice-arrest-released/
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2026-01-16T20:28:45+00:00
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of geofence warrants
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The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review the constitutionality of geofence warrants, which allow law enforcement to demand companies turn over information on cellphones online at a location during a specific time window. In a brief order, the justices said they will review a defendant’s appeal that argues such warrants violate his Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. The case will potentially be…
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https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5693307-constitutionality-geofence-warrants-supreme-court/
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2026-01-16T20:26:17+00:00
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Supreme Court takes up Bayer’s bid to limit Roundup weed killer liability
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The Supreme Court on Friday took up a bid from Bayer to limit liability for pesticide makers, including Bayer’s Roundup weed killer, which has become the subject of numerous cancer suits. The court said it would take up the company’s petition, which was backed by the Trump administration.  It said it would only evaluate the question of…
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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5693313-supreme-court-bayer-pesticide-liability/
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2026-01-16T20:11:10+00:00
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Taiwan to invest more in US chip manufacturing in new trade deal
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Taiwan has reached a trade agreement with the U.S., committing to a multibillion-dollar investment in American chip manufacturing in exchange for reduced tariffs, the Commerce Department announced Thursday. As part of the trade deal, Taiwanese companies will invest at least $250 billion in building out advanced semiconductor, energy and AI capacity in the U.S. The…
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https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5693243-taiwan-trade-deal-chip-manufacturing/
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2026-01-16T20:10:03+00:00
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Newsom on criticism of fatal ICE shooting post: ‘That’s fair’
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday called criticism over an online post from his press office about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “fair” after it equated the agency with state-sponsored terrorists. Newsom addressed the post on his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom” with conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, who said the post “makes our politics…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693147-newsom-criticism-ice-post/
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2026-01-16T19:59:25+00:00
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Indiana, Florida senators bet gummy bears, cafecitos on college football championship
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Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Ind.) and Jim Banks (R-Fla.) agreed to a playful bet ahead of the upcoming college football national championship game between the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana University Hoosiers. The teams will face off Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Moody posted a video to social platform X on Friday…
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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5693215-jim-banks-ashley-moody-bet-college-football-championship-iu-miami/
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2026-01-16T19:50:00+00:00
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Watch: Trump to attend boulevard renaming ceremony near Mar-a-Lago
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President Trump’s name will soon be attached to several miles of Sunshine Boulevard in Palm Beach, Fla. The president participated in the renaming ceremony Friday after commissioners voted last summer to designate 4 miles of the stretch running from Palm Beach International Airport to his Mar-a-Lago resort as President Donald J. Trump Boulevard, with honorary…
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https://thehill.com/video-clips/5693127-watch-live-trump-sunshine-boulevard-renaming-ceremony-florida/
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2026-01-16T19:42:00+00:00
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Mortgage rates hit lowest level in more than 3 years
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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06% this week — down from 7.04% a year ago.
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https://thehill.com/business/5693188-mortgage-rates-lowest-level-in-3-years/
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2026-01-16T19:28:41+00:00
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Harris addresses MLK event in Chicago
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The former vice president spoke for about 20 minutes, touching on topics around the theme of “Defending Our Democracy, Protecting Our Rights.”
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5693163-mlk-day-chicago-kamala-harris/
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2026-01-17T15:00:00+00:00
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Hubble Snaps Stellar Baby Pictures
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Newly developing stars shrouded in thick dust get their first baby pictures in these images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble took these infant star snapshots in an effort to learn how massive stars form. Protostars are shrouded in thick dust that blocks light, but Hubble can detect the near-infrared emission that shines through holes formed by the protostar’s jets of gas and dust. The radiating energy can provide information about these “outflow cavities,” like their structure, radiation fields, and dust content. Researchers look for connections between the properties of these young stars – like outflows, environment, mass, brightness – and their evolutionary stage to test massive star formation theories. These images were taken as part of the SOFIA Massive (SOMA) Star Formation Survey, which investigates how stars form, especially massive stars with more than eight times the mass of our Sun. The high-mass star-forming region Cepheus A hosts a collection of baby stars, including one large and luminous protostar, which accounts for about half of the region’s brightness. While much of the region is shrouded in opaque dust, light from hidden stars breaks through outflow cavities to illuminate and energize areas of gas and dust, creating pink and white nebulae. The pink area is an HII region, where the intense ultraviolet radiation of the nearby stars has converted the surrounding clouds of gas into glowing, ionized hydrogen.Cepheus A lies about 2,400 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. Glittering much closer to home, this Hubble image depicts the star-forming region G033.91+0.11 in our Milky Way galaxy. The light patch in the center of the image is a reflection nebula, in which light from a hidden protostar bounces off gas and dust. This Hubble image showcases the star-forming region GAL-305.20+00.21. The bright spot in the center-right of the image is an emission nebula, glowing gas that is ionized by a protostar buried within the larger complex of gas and dust clouds. Shrouded in gas and dust, the massive protostar IRAS 20126+4104 lies within a high-mass star-forming region about 5,300 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. This actively forming star is a B-type protostar, characterized by its high luminosity, bluish-white color, and very high temperature. The bright region of ionized hydrogen at the center of the image is energized by jets emerging from the poles of the protostar, which ground-based observatories previously observed. New images added every day between January 12-17, 2026! Follow @NASAHubble on social media for the latest Hubble images and news and see Hubble’s Stellar Construction Zones for more images of young stellar objects. Media Contact: Claire AndreoliNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MDclaire.andreoli@nasa.gov
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https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubble-snaps-stellar-baby-pictures/
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2026-01-16T23:18:49+00:00
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission
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After 167 days in space, the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will hold a news conference at 2:15 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to discuss their science expedition aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov will answer questions about their mission. The crew members returned to Earth on Jan. 15, splashing down off the coast of San Diego, and arrived in Houston on Friday, where they will undergo standard postflight reconditioning and evaluations. NASA will provide live coverage on the agency’s YouTube channel. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of additional online platforms, including social media. Media are invited to attend in person or virtually. For in-person attendance, contact the NASA Johnson newsroom no later than 5 p.m. CST, Tuesday, Jan. 20, at jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov or 281-483-5111. Media participating by phone must dial into the news conference no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the event to ask questions. Questions also may be submitted on social media using #AskNASA. A copy of NASA’s media accreditation policy is available on the agency’s website. The crew spent more than five months in space, including 165 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, traveling nearly 71 million miles, and completing more than 2,670 orbits around Earth. While living and working aboard the station, the crew completed hundreds of science experiments and technology demonstrations. Get the latest NASA space station news, images, and features on Instagram, Facebook, and X. NASA’s Commercial Crew Program has delivered on its goal of safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station from the United States through a partnership with American private industry. This partnership is opening access to low Earth orbit and the space station to more people, more science, and more commercial opportunities. For more than 25 years, people have continuously lived and worked aboard the space station, advancing scientific knowledge and demonstrating new technologies that enable us to prepare for human exploration of the Moon as we prepare for Mars. Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at: Joshua Finch / Jimi RussellHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1100joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov / james.j.russell@nasa.gov Anna Schneider / Shaneequa VereenJohnson Space Center, Houston281-483-5111anna.c.schneider@nasa.gov / shaneequa.y.vereen@nasa.gov
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https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-spacex-crew-11-to-discuss-space-station-science-mission/
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2026-01-16T22:10:44+00:00
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NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
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For the 15th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or “clean,” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2025 financial statements. The rating is the best possible audit opinion, certifying that NASA’s financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for federal agencies and accurately present the agency’s financial position. “NASA has delivered a complete and reliable report of our fiscal operations, critical to our success for the Golden Age of exploration and innovation,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “NASA’s mission drives innovation in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our fiscal year 2025 budget fuels economic growth, drives the growing space economy, and keeps America first amidst increasing global competition.” The 2025 Agency Financial Report provides key financial and performance information and demonstrates the agency’s commitment to transparency in the use of American taxpayers’ dollars. In addition, the 2025 report presents progress during the past year, and spotlights the array of NASA missions, objectives, and workforce advanced with these financial resources. “This achievement reflects our team’s diligent stewardship of NASA’s resources, including our commitment to responsibly managing taxpayers’ dollars entrusted to the agency,” said Sidney Schmidt, NASA’s acting chief financial officer. “Their unwavering dedication to sound financial management and robust internal controls ensures we uphold public trust. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved for your commendable efforts and hard work.” In fiscal year 2025, NASA marked significant progress toward the Artemis II test flight. Targeted to launch no earlier than Friday, Feb. 6, the Artemis II mission will send four astronauts around the Moon and back to test the systems and hardware which will return humanity to the lunar surface. NASA and its partners landed two robotic science missions on the Moon, welcomed seven new signatory countries to the Artemis Accords, and advanced medical and technological experiments for long-duration space missions like hand-held X-ray equipment and navigation capabilities. NASA also led a variety of science discoveries, including launching a joint satellite mission with India to regularly monitor Earth’s land and ice-covered surfaces, as well as identifying and tracking the third interstellar object in our solar system; achieved 25 continuous years of human presence aboard the International Space Station; and, for the first time, flew a test flight of the agency’s X-59 supersonic plane that will help revolutionize air travel. For more information on NASA’s budget, visit: Bethany Stevens / Elizabeth Shaw Headquarters, Washington202-358-1600bethany.c.stevens@nasa.gov / elizabeth.a.shaw@nasa.gov
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https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-receives-15th-consecutive-clean-financial-audit-opinion/
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2026-01-16T21:25:29+00:00
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What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
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NASA is weeks away from sending astronauts farther than any crew has traveled before, with the agency’s second mission in its Artemis campaign. The Artemis II Press Kit now is available with information on the mission, astronauts, and other resources for media. “Artemis II will be a momentous step forward for human spaceflight. This historic mission will send humans farther from Earth than ever before and deliver the insights needed for us to return to the Moon — all with America at the helm,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Artemis II represents progress toward establishing a lasting lunar presence and sending Americans to Mars. I could not be more impressed by our NASA team and the Artemis II crew, and wish them well. Boldly forward.” Under the Artemis campaign, NASA is returning humans to the Moon for economic benefits, scientific discovery, and to prepare for crewed missions to Mars. To learn more about Artemis, visit: Lauren Low / Rachel KraftHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1600 lauren.e.low@nasa.gov / rachel.h.kraft@nasa.gov
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https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/what-you-need-to-know-about-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission/
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2026-01-16T20:11:16+00:00
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NASA Develops Blockchain Technology to Enhance Air Travel Safety and Security
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By Supreet Kaur In an era where data security is critical to aviation safety, NASA is exploring bold new solutions. Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred between aircraft and ground stations from being intercepted or manipulated. For aviation and airspace operations to remain safe, users need to be able to trust that data is reliable and transparent. While current systems have been able to protect flight data systems, cyberthreats continue to evolve, requiring new approaches. NASA researchers found the blockchain-based system can safely transmit and store information in real time. Blockchain operates like a decentralized database — it does not rely on a single computer or centralized system. Instead, it shares information across a vast network, recording and verifying every change to a dataset. The system ensures the data stays safe, accurate, and trustworthy. Previous cybersecurity research focused on implementing a layered security architecture — using multiple physical and digital security measures to control system access. For this test, researchers took a different approach using blockchain to address potential threats. Using drones allowed the team to show that the blockchain framework could yield benefits across several priority areas in aviation development, including autonomous air traffic management, urban air mobility, and high-altitude aircraft. This NASA research explored how blockchain can secure digital transactions between multiple systems and operators. The team used an open-source blockchain framework that allows trusted users real-time sharing and storage of critical data like aircraft operator registration information, flight plans, and telemetry. This framework restricts access to this data to trusted parties and approved users only. To further examine system resilience, the team introduced a set of cybersecurity tests designed to assess, improve, and reinforce security during operations in airspace environments. During an August flight at Ames, the team demonstrated these capabilities using an Alta-X drone with a custom-built software and hardware package that included a computer, radio, GPS system, and battery. The test simulated an environment with a drone flying in real-world conditions, complete with a separate ground control station and the blockchain and security infrastructure. The underlying blockchain framework and cybersecurity protocols can be extended to support high-altitude operations at 60,000 feet and higher and Urban Air Mobility operations, paving the way for a more secure, scalable, and trusted ecosystem. NASA researchers will continue to look at the data gathered during the test and apply what they’ve learned to future work. The testing will ultimately benefit U.S. aviation stakeholders looking for new tools to improve operations. Through its Air Traffic Management and Safety project, NASA performed research to transform air traffic management systems to safely accommodate the growing demand of new air vehicles. The project falls under NASA’s Airspace Operations and Safety Program, a part the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate that works to enable safe, efficient aviation transportation operations that benefit the flying public and industry.
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https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasa-develops-blockchain-technology-to-enhance-air-travel-safety-and-security/
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Detecting single-electron qubits: Microwaves could probe quantum states above liquid helium
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One intriguing method that could be used to form the qubits needed for quantum computers involves electrons hovering above liquid helium. But it wasn't clear how data in this form could be read easily.
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https://phys.org/news/2026-01-electron-qubits-microwaves-probe-quantum.html
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The world's first room-temperature continuous-wave UV-B laser diode on a sapphire substrate
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Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) semiconductor lasers are highly sought for medical, biotechnology, and precision manufacturing applications; however, previous UV-B laser diodes were limited to pulsed operation or required cryogenic cooling, making continuous room-temperature operation unattainable.
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https://phys.org/news/2026-01-world-room-temperature-uv-laser.html
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2026-01-17T10:43:09
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Engineers just created a “phonon laser” that could shrink your next smartphone
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Engineers have created a device that generates incredibly tiny, earthquake-like vibrations on a microchip—and it could transform future electronics. Using a new kind of “phonon laser,” the team can produce ultra-fast surface waves that already play a hidden role in smartphones, GPS systems, and wireless tech. Unlike today’s bulky setups, this single-chip device could deliver far higher performance using less power, opening the door to smaller, faster, and more efficient phones and wireless devices.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260116035319.htm
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2026-01-17T16:33:38+00:00
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NASA rolls Artemis 2 rocket to the pad ahead of historic moon launch
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The rocket that will launch the Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon is rolling to the pad for its historic mission, which could lift off just a few weeks from now.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-rolls-artemis-2-rocket-to-the-pad-ahead-of-historic-moon-launch
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2026-01-17T14:00:00+00:00
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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 12, 2026: What is an Einstein-Rosen bridge more commonly known as?
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Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/space-com-headlines-crossword-quiz-for-week-of-jan-12-2026-what-is-an-einstein-rosen-bridge-more-commonly-known-as
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2026-01-17T13:55:14+00:00
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 193 — A History of Tomorrow
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On Episode 193 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius about the space agency's past.
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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-193-a-history-of-tomorrow
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2026-01-17T13:00:00+00:00
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1 month until a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse puts on a show — mostly for penguins
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The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/1-month-until-a-ring-of-fire-annular-solar-eclipse-2026-puts-on-a-show-mostly-for-penguins
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2026-01-17T12:17:31+00:00
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Artemis 2 rocket rollout latest news: Giant NASA moon rocket arrives at launch pad
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Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket rollout to the launch pad.
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https://www.space.com/news/live/artemis-2-nasa-moon-rocket-rollout-jan-17-2026
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2026-01-17T05:04:07+00:00
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Crew-11 astronauts arrive in Houston after 1st-ever medical evacuation from ISS
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The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission made it to Houston today (Jan. 16), just a day after their unprecedented medical evacuation from the International Space Station.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasa-says-its-crew-11-astronauts-have-arrived-in-houston-after-1st-ever-medical-evacuation-from-space-station
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2026-01-16T23:00:00+00:00
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Watch NASA roll huge Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad today
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NASA will roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on Saturday (Jan. 17), and you can watch the slow-moving action live.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/artemis-2-sls-orion-rocket-rollout-launch-pad-ksc-webcast
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2026-01-16T22:00:00+00:00
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Congress passes $24.4 billion NASA budget, rejecting Trump's deep cuts
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Congress just approved a $24.4 billion budget for NASA for this year, rejecting the deep cuts that President Trump had proposed last spring.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/in-rejection-of-trumps-deep-cuts-congress-passes-usd24-4-billion-budget-for-nasa
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Space & Physics
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2026-01-16T21:00:00+00:00
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Astronomers searching for alien life are sharpening our cosmic clocks. Here's why
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Tiny delays in pulsar signals measured by SETI scientists could aid the search for gravitational waves and extraterrestrial life.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/astronomers-searching-for-alien-life-are-sharpening-our-cosmic-clocks-heres-why
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2026-01-16T20:30:00+00:00
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NASA hopes to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon next month, but it's going to be tight: 'This is not a rush'
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NASA hopes to launch its crewed Artemis 2 moon mission in early February, but everything will have to go right to hit that ambitious target.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-hopes-to-launch-artemis-2-astronauts-to-the-moon-next-month-but-its-going-to-be-tight-this-is-not-a-rush
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2026-01-16T20:00:00+00:00
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Meet a trio of intrepid cadets boldly joining 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' (interview)
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'I think walking onto the bridge and sitting on the captain's chair blew my mind.'
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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/meet-a-trio-of-intrepid-cadets-boldly-joining-star-trek-starfleet-academy-interview
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2026-01-17T23:12:18+00:00
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A New Census of Dwarf Galaxies Shows More Massive Black Holes than Previously Thought
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A new census of more than 8,000 galaxies finds active black holes rising in frequency with galaxy mass, jumping sharply in galaxies similar in mass to the Milky Way.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/a-new-census-of-dwarf-galaxies-shows-more-massive-black-holes-than-previously-thought
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2026-01-16T23:53:47+00:00
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Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.
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Our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains and a thicker crust on the far side. Now we might be closer to knowing why.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/analysis-of-change-6-samples-addresses-mysteries-about-the-far-side-of-the-moon
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2026-01-16T22:16:34+00:00
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A Simulated Asteroid Impact Reveals the Strength of Iron-Rich Rocks
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Physicists at the University of Oxford have contributed to a new study which has found that iron-rich asteroids can tolerate far more energy than previously thought without breaking apart - a breakthrough with direct implications for planetary defence strategies.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/a-simulated-asteroid-impact-reveals-the-strength-of-iron-rich-rocks
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2026-01-16T21:35:14+00:00
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Exploring Where Planets Form With The Hubble Space Telescope
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This collection of new images taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope showcases protoplanetary disks, the swirling masses of gas and dust that surround forming stars, in both visible and infrared wavelengths. Through observations of young stellar objects like these, Hubble helps scientists better understand how stars form. These visible-light images depict dark, planet-forming dust disks […]
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/exploring-where-planets-form-with-the-hubble-space-telescope
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Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California
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Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are revealing what lies beneath the surface where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, one of the most dangerous seismic regions in North America.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260117053529.htm
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AI maps the hidden forces shaping cancer survival worldwide
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Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health system information from 185 countries, the AI model highlights which factors, such as access to radiotherapy, universal health coverage, and economic strength, are most closely linked to better survival in each nation.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260117053526.htm
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2026-01-16T09:09:31
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Scientists found hidden synapse hotspots in the teen brain
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Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These clusters emerge only in adolescence and may help shape higher-level thinking. When the process is disrupted, it could play a role in conditions like schizophrenia.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260116085131.htm
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2026-01-17T04:25:08
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An endocrinologist tried a new weight loss approach and it worked
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A simple change in how primary care clinics approach weight management is delivering big public health wins. PATHWEIGH lets patients openly request help and gives doctors the tools to focus entire visits on weight care. In a massive real-world trial, the program halted population weight gain and increased access to obesity treatment. Now, health systems across the U.S. are lining up to adopt it.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260116035317.htm
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Scientists are rethinking bamboo as a powerful new superfood
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Bamboo shoots may be far more than a crunchy side dish. A comprehensive review found they can help control blood sugar, support heart and gut health, and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Laboratory and human studies also suggest bamboo may promote beneficial gut bacteria and reduce toxic compounds in cooked foods. However, bamboo must be pre-boiled to avoid natural toxins.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260116035313.htm
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2026-01-17T14:54:37-05:00
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Backcountry.com’s 3-day clearance flash sale dropped jackets, hoodies, fleeces, and more up to 70% off
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The post Backcountry.com’s 3-day clearance flash sale dropped jackets, hoodies, fleeces, and more up to 70% off appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/backcountry-jacket-fleece-coat-winter-gear-clearance-sale/
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2026-01-17T14:54:07-05:00
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Backcountry.com is blowing out dozens of sunglasses for clearance prices during this flash sale
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The post Backcountry.com is blowing out dozens of sunglasses for clearance prices during this flash sale appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/backcountry-sunglasses-clearance-deals-flash-sale/
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2026-01-17T11:01:00-05:00
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What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome?
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The post What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome? appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/what-were-books-like-in-ancient-greece-and-rome/
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2026-01-17T10:08:00-05:00
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Baby chimpanzees like to free fall through trees
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The post Baby chimpanzees like to free fall through trees appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/baby-chimpanzee-risk-taking/
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2026-01-17T08:00:00-05:00
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How to avoid the iPhone’s notorious ‘silent alarm’ bug
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The post How to avoid the iPhone’s notorious ‘silent alarm’ bug appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/diy/iphone-silent-alarm-bug/
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2026-01-17T07:00:00-05:00
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Duluth Trading’s winter clearance drops its toughest coats, pants, and outerwear up to 70% off
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The post Duluth Trading’s winter clearance drops its toughest coats, pants, and outerwear up to 70% off appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/duluth-trading-alaskan-hardgear-coat-jacket-pants-deals-winter/
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2026-01-16T14:57:00-05:00
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Hubble spots three young stars going through growth spurts
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The post Hubble spots three young stars going through growth spurts appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/growing-stars-hubble/
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2026-01-16T14:45:19-05:00
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You need a portable jump starter in your car and Amazon has these GOOLOO models for clearance prices
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The post You need a portable jump starter in your car and Amazon has these GOOLOO models for clearance prices appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/gooloo-portable-jump-starter-tire-inflator-amazon-deals/
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2026-01-17T14:00:00-05:00
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Colombus’s Ombú in Seville, Spain
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The Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, known as La Cartuja, is linked to Cristopher Columbus. In fact, in 1509 he was buried there, alongside his son Diego, until 1536, when his remains were transferred to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Yet something of his voyages to America still endures here. Another son, Hernando Colón, brought ombú seeds from the American continent on one of his father's voyages, which he accompanied. He planted them later in the Monastery's gardens, so the ombú tree of La Cartuja became the first European specimen of this species. The ombú (Phytolacca dioica) is a herbaceous tree native of the Argentine pampas and bordering areas of Uruguay, southern Brazil, and Paraguay. It is characterized by its longevity, its remarkable immunity to insect attacks due to its toxic sap, and its soft trunk containing a large amount of water. This was precisely the problem that nearly killed the tree in 1992, due to a poorly planned restoration. In an attempt to repair the cavities caused by the humidity, technicians from the Andalusian Regional Government applied an obsolete technique: They filled them by injecting polyurethane foam. However it had the opposite effect from the one intended, since the tree absorbed even more water, generating in turn a growing amount of fungus. Fortunately, specialized gardening technicians managed to save the tree by removing the polyurethane foam. Thus, today we can see this five-hundred-years-old ombú tree, close to the statue of Columbus that was erected here in 1887 by the Pickman family, the British owners of the pottery factory that was established in the former monastery.
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/colombuss-ombu
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Fanny O’Deas in Ireland
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The country of Ireland is known for many things, from its world-class writers and singers to its award winning actors and playwrights. But there is one iconic institution you can find in any corner of the globe, and that is the pub, with its welcoming charm and decor, and its full-hearted embrace of music. Perhaps this is singularly personified in Fanny O'Dea's (pronounced DEES), a 17th-century pub that is still operated by the same family, for nine generations and counting. Not only is this family-run business, perhaps the longest continually operated pub in all of Ireland. It also contains a few hidden treasures as well, if one knows where to look. The first one is easy to locate, but a rarity nonetheless, and that is its thatched roof. Due to modernization, not a lot of places maintain this feature of a bygone era. The second is the traditional turf fire. What makes this common attribute so special is that it has been continually burning for nearly three hundred years! What started out as a remote traveler's inn serving the clientele moving between the more populated towns of Ennis and Kilrush, would blossom into a restaurant and bar. Fanny's serves traditional meals five days a week and the bar will have both whiskey and Guinness. They also have a speciality known as the Egg Flip. This a family-made concoction with warm whiskey, brandy, or Bailey's. It is a closely guarded family recipe that has been handed down through several generations. It is perfect for those cold and chilly nights.
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fanny-o-deas
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McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum in Chicago, Illinois
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When you walk along the Chicago Riverwalk between May and October, you may stumble across a bridgehouse that is actually open to the public. This would be the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, located in the southwest tower of the Michigan Ave Bridge. The Friends of the Chicago River opened the museum in this 5-story tower in 2006. The ground floor contains the gear room, which contain the massive gears and weights that lift the bridge a couple times per week. The remaining floors are dedicated to exhibits on the history and impact of the Chicago River, such as native wildlife in the watershed, and how the river's flow was reversed in 1900.
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mccormick-bridgehouse-chicago-river-museum
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The Passing of the Buffalo in Muncie, Indiana
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The Passing of the Buffalo statue might more accurately be called The Passing Around of the Buffalo Statue, as it has now been moved from New Jersey and is at its third location in Muncie, Indiana. Currently, it is appropriately placed in a roundabout, where it can be passed around more conveniently. The beautiful statue of a Native American chief with his foot resting on the skull of a bison was created by renowned sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin. Dallin created over 260 statues, many of which depict Native Americans. The Passing of the Buffalo was created in 1929 and installed on the estate of Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge in Madison, New Jersey, in 1931. Mrs. Dodge died in 1973, and the statue was purchased from her estate in 1975 by Margaret Ball Petty in honor of her late husband, Fred J. Petty. Mr. Petty died in 1949 and had been a director at the Ball Corporation in Muncie. The Ball family, their businesses, and their foundation have been benefactors of Muncie and its charities for many years. In 1976, the statue was placed at the intersection of Charles and Walnut Streets, where Mr. Petty had served as president of Ball Stores. The statue remained there until 1999. The statue was then passed on to the lobby of the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, where it remained until 2007. Its current “passing” is to the roundabout at 599 S. Walnut Street, two blocks south of its original Muncie location. If you are passing through Muncie, take a look around—the statue may be on the move.
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Villa Seurat in Paris, France
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In Paris, the 14th arrondissement is rarely visited by tourists. Yet many places there are worth a visit. The Villa Seurat is one of them. Contrary to what its name might suggest, it is not a large and luxurious country house, because in Paris, the term "villa" refers to a street or cul-de-sac lined with individual houses. This one was built between 1920 and 1926 on land that had previously been used for stables and sheds. It is named after the painter Georges Seurat, inventor of pointillism, and is unique in that it houses several studios that were designed from the outset for artists. The villa—and the eight artists' studios it contains—was designed by architect André Lurçat, who was commissioned by his artist friends. Architecturally, the studios he designed for this villa are characterized by : large bay windows to let in light ; high ceilings for working in good conditions, especially for sculpture ; a fairly minimalist modernist style that highlights raw materials such as reinforced concrete, cement, and bricks. Salvador Dali and his muse Gala lived at No. 1 between 1932 and 1934. It was here that he painted his painting The Enigma of William Tell. At No. 7 is the house of the sculptor Chana Orloff. It is worth noting that on the ground floor, the double-height studio opens onto large wooden doors that allowed the large blocks of stone used by the artist to be brought in. At No. 18, Henry Miller began writing his novel Tropic of Cancer in 1931, which was published in 1934 (and banned in France until 1964). Beyond its history, this dead-end street is worth a visit for its charm, especially in spring when it's bursting with flowers. After exploring it, you can continue your stroll in the Parc Montsouris, which is right next door.
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/villa-seurat
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A new book provides a toolkit to tackle anxiety. Can it really help?
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How do we deal with anxiety generated by ever-accelerating change? Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar-Lewis's The Uncertainty Toolkit sets out to empower us, but it's a flawed read
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https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935780-600-a-new-book-provides-a-toolkit-to-tackle-anxiety-can-it-really-help/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-17T00:01:57+00:00
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First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force
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A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken effect
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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2512101-first-treaty-to-protect-the-high-seas-comes-into-force/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-17T19:00:00+00:00
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This is SPARDA: A self-destruct, self-defense system in bacteria that could be a new biotech tool
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A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future biotechnologies.
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https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/this-is-sparda-a-self-destruct-self-defense-system-in-bacteria-that-could-be-a-new-biotech-tool
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2026-01-17T16:00:00+00:00
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Romans regularly soaked in filthy, lead-contaminated bath water, Pompeii study finds
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A study of limescale buildup in an early bathing facility at Pompeii has revealed that the water was replaced only once per day.
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https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/romans-regularly-soaked-in-filthy-lead-contaminated-bath-water-pompeii-study-finds
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