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Weekend Snow and Bitter Cold: What's in Store?

January 17, 2026

The weather is taking a turn this weekend. A low-pressure system that's been hanging around the Great Lakes is finally moving out. Some places got a good amount of snow, but we don't have reports from last night or this morning. However, there were some reports from Friday evening. Dry air messed w

health

Alaska's Big Chance: Tech Firms Eye Rural Health Funds

January 17, 2026

Alaska is getting a lot of attention right now. The state is set to receive a huge chunk of federal money for rural health. We're talking about $272 million just for the first year. That's a lot of cash, and it's attracting companies from all over the country. These companies are showing up in Anch

health

Surgery's Secret Gene Battle: What's Really Happening Inside?

January 17, 2026

After surgery, some older adults experience a confusing state called postoperative delirium. This condition is more than just a minor issue; it can significantly impact their brain function and overall recovery. Experts believe that the body's immune response to surgery plays a crucial role in this.

health

Speeding Up Cancer Treatment Checks with Smart Tech

January 17, 2026

In the world of cancer treatment, time is of the essence. Doctors are always looking for ways to make treatments faster and safer. One big challenge is checking the daily computer-generated outlines of organs at risk during radiation therapy. This is where CAT-QA comes in. It's a smart tool that hel

weather

Southern Africa Faces Severe Flooding Crisis

January 17, 2026

Southern Africa is in the grip of a severe flooding crisis. Over 100 people have lost their lives in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe due to relentless heavy rains. The downpours have been ongoing for weeks, causing widespread devastation. In South Africa, the situation is dire. Army helicopt

education

How Interactive Flipbooks Are Simplifying Communication in Schools

January 17, 2026

Colleges and universities are finding new ways to share information. They are using interactive flipbooks to make it easier to communicate. These flipbooks are like online versions of traditional documents. They keep the familiar look of printed materials but add more flexibility. Instead of sendin

weather

Chilly Chaos: A Nation Gripped by Winter's Wrath

January 16, 2026

Across the U. S. , winter is showing its might, turning roads into ice rinks and sidewalks into slippery slides. On Friday, a whopping 18 million people woke up to cold weather alerts, while 10 million more braced for winter weather advisories. From the northern plains to the Great Lakes, and even u

politics

A Closer Look at the Fed Chair Investigation

January 16, 2026

A recent probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The investigation is about a renovation project that went over budget by a lot. Powell has denied any wrongdoing and believes the probe is politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to lower intere

technology

AI Chatbots: A New Trick for Stealing Data

January 16, 2026

Security experts have uncovered a sneaky way to steal information from AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot. This trick, called Reprompt, lets hackers grab sensitive data with just one click on a seemingly safe link. The worst part? The victim doesn't even need to interact with the chatbot after that

science

Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Models with EMC2

January 16, 2026

Cognitive models are like secret codes that help us understand how people make choices. EMC2 is a tool in R that makes working with these models easier. It guides users through five steps to build and analyze these models using Bayesian statistics. First, EMC2 helps translate complex cognitive mode