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Steelers Narrow Down Coaching Choices

January 20, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making progress in their search for a new head coach. They have scheduled a meeting with Mike McCarthy for Wednesday. McCarthy has been out of the NFL since 2025, after his time with the Dallas Cowboys ended in 2024. McCarthy also had a chat with the Tennessee Titans, bu

health

Finding the Right Exercise for Cancer Fatigue: A Closer Look

January 20, 2026

Cancer patients often feel very tired. Exercise might help, but what kind of exercise works best? A recent study looked at different exercise programs to see which ones help the most with fatigue. It seems that moderate workouts, like walking or light weightlifting, done a few times a week, can make

technology

AI in Gaming: A Double-Edged Sword?

January 20, 2026

The gaming world is buzzing with debates about generative AI. Some love it, others hate it. Razer's CEO, Min-Liang Tan, thinks AI has a place in gaming. He believes that even though there's a lot of low-quality AI-generated content out there, some truly amazing art can still come from it. Razer is

science

Decoding Protein Folding: The Missing Pieces

January 20, 2026

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies. They do lots of important jobs. But before they can work, they need to fold into the right shape. This is called the native structure. Scientists know a lot about these final shapes. But they don't know much about the shapes proteins take while folding.

science

Stem Cells and the Fight Against Cell Death

January 20, 2026

Stem cells, specifically mesenchymal ones, are like tiny repair kits in the body. They have great potential for healing and regenerating tissues. But there's a big problem: these cells often don't survive well when they are transplanted into a patient. One reason for this is something called anoikis

health

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Vaccines Matter More Than Ever

January 20, 2026

Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea

health

Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Xylazine and Fentanyl Mix

January 20, 2026

Xylazine, a drug mainly used to calm animals, is sneaking into street fentanyl. This mix is causing serious problems. Scientists wanted to see how xylazine changes the effects of a fentanyl overdose. They used rats to study this. The team looked at how xylazine affects breathing and heart function

politics

Israel's Bold Move Against UNRWA: What's Really Going On?

January 20, 2026

Israel has taken a strong step against the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees. They destroyed two UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem. One was an office in Sheikh Jarrah, and the other was a school in Qalandia. This is part of a bigger plan to stop UNRWA from working in areas Israel controls. UNR

sports

Baseball Buzz: Hall of Fame, Rays' New Home, and Phillies' Updates

January 20, 2026

Big things are happening in the baseball world today. Let's dive in! First up, the Hall of Fame ballot results are coming out later today. This is a big deal because it decides who gets into the baseball Hall of Fame. Jeff Kent is already in, but the spotlight is on Cole Hamels and Manny Ramirez. H

science

Droplets and Gravity: A Smart Way to Handle Tiny Liquids

January 20, 2026

In the world of tiny tech, handling droplets is a big deal. Imagine trying to move and split tiny drops of liquid with precision. That's what digital microfluidic devices do. They use something called electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) to control droplets. But there's a problem. The way droplets sp