Martha R Rainville
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U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim 'good to go' for Olympics despite torn labrum reut.rs/4jCmpB3
U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim 'good to go' for Olympics despite torn labrum
A torn labrum in her shoulder will not keep two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim out of the Winter Games next month in Milan, Italy.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim 'good to go' for Olympics despite torn labrum reut.rs/4jCmpB3
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For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers has reached 70 percent, according to a new report, a trend that reflects the effectiveness of early prevention and detection strategies, and advancements in treatment and care, experts say. https://wapo.st/45T6Zm3
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers has reached 70 percent, according to a new report, a trend that reflects the effectiveness of early prevention and detection strategies, and advancements in treatment and care, experts say. https://wapo.st/45T6Zm3
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President Trump made an obscene gesture with his middle finger and mouthed “f--- you” twice to a person who can be heard yelling “pedophile protector” at him during a tour of a Ford factory in Michigan — a reaction the White House said was “appropriate.”
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward someone shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
President Trump made an obscene gesture with his middle finger and mouthed “f--- you” twice to a person who can be heard yelling “pedophile protector” at him during a tour of a Ford factory in Michigan — a reaction the White House said was “appropriate.”
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No NFL franchise is more synonymous with stability than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over the past 57 seasons, they’ve reached the playoffs 35 times. And they’ve done it by employing just three coaches.
Now, the Steelers are searching for a new coach. on.wsj.com/4pBTmi8
Now, the Steelers are searching for a new coach. on.wsj.com/4pBTmi8
January 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
No NFL franchise is more synonymous with stability than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over the past 57 seasons, they’ve reached the playoffs 35 times. And they’ve done it by employing just three coaches.
Now, the Steelers are searching for a new coach. on.wsj.com/4pBTmi8
Now, the Steelers are searching for a new coach. on.wsj.com/4pBTmi8
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Some good news for once! Firings from April and June at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are being reversed! 👏
It would appear that many, if not all, of the firings affecting NIOSH are being reversed. These happened back in APRIL and JUNE, gutting our personnel.
No other communication- just a short email (without CDC or HHS signatures) stating RIF recission.
@altcdc.altgov.info
#SaveNIOSH
No other communication- just a short email (without CDC or HHS signatures) stating RIF recission.
@altcdc.altgov.info
#SaveNIOSH
January 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Some good news for once! Firings from April and June at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are being reversed! 👏
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DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say reut.rs/49CozvE
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
The resignations are the latest sign of tumult in the Justice Department under Trump.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say reut.rs/49CozvE
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How to make a habit actually stick: the small changes that worked for you
How to make a habit actually stick: the small changes that worked for you
Most resolutions don’t survive past January, so how do you make a change that lasts? Readers share their top tips, from habit stacking to drinking their second coffee outdoors
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM
How to make a habit actually stick: the small changes that worked for you
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Follow along with our updating list of Golden Globes winners here.
Golden Globes Winners: Updating List
The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Follow along with our updating list of Golden Globes winners here.
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Noah Wyle Wins Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Noah Wyle Wins Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Noah Wyle Wins Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama
www.huffpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Noah Wyle Wins Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama
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Exposure to natural light improves metabolic health
An international team has provided the first direct evidence of the beneficial effects of scheduled daylight as compared to artificial light in people with type 2 diabetes.
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
An international team has provided the first direct evidence of the beneficial effects of scheduled daylight as compared to artificial light in people with type 2 diabetes.
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Exposure to natural light improves metabolic health
An international team has provided the first direct evidence of the beneficial effects of scheduled daylight as compared to artificial light in people with type 2 diabetes.
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
An international team has provided the first direct evidence of the beneficial effects of scheduled daylight as compared to artificial light in people with type 2 diabetes.
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
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Incyte's blood cancer therapy slows disease progression in trial reut.rs/4jqpDHq
Incyte's blood cancer therapy slows disease progression in trial
Incyte said on Monday its experimental combo therapy helped patients with a type of blood cancer live longer without their disease worsening in a late-stage study.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Incyte's blood cancer therapy slows disease progression in trial reut.rs/4jqpDHq
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Nice news article www.earth.com/news/small-s... published by Earth.com. Original BAMS article is here: journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal... and news story is here: headlines.ametsoc.org/2025/12/01/e... @ametsoc.org @agu.org
Small sea ice cracks are fueling major Arctic climate shifts
Scientists found that sea ice cracks, pollution, and cloud formation interact to amplify Arctic warming faster than expected.
www.earth.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Nice news article www.earth.com/news/small-s... published by Earth.com. Original BAMS article is here: journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal... and news story is here: headlines.ametsoc.org/2025/12/01/e... @ametsoc.org @agu.org
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
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China strongly condemned the overnight U.S. strike on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, which came just hours after a Chinese special envoy met with the Venezuelan leader to reaffirm Beijing’s support for the imperiled regime.
China condemns U.S. strike in Venezuela, hours after top diplomat met with Maduro
China, a longtime ally of Venezuela, condemned the U.S. strike and capture of President Nicolás Maduro, which came just hours after a high-level diplomatic meeting.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
China strongly condemned the overnight U.S. strike on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, which came just hours after a Chinese special envoy met with the Venezuelan leader to reaffirm Beijing’s support for the imperiled regime.
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Looking for Santa right now? Here's how to see where the jolly old elf is at on Christmas Eve.
Santa tracker 2025: Follow his Christmas Eve trip using NORAD, Google
Looking for Santa right now? Here's how to see where the jolly old elf is at on Christmas Eve.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Looking for Santa right now? Here's how to see where the jolly old elf is at on Christmas Eve.
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A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has been charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges in connection with the ambush that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second. https://to.pbs.org/3KPEcaZ
Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has been charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges in connection with the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has been charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges in connection with the ambush that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second. https://to.pbs.org/3KPEcaZ
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The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funds from the Smithsonian if it did not submit extensive documentation for a sweeping content review.
President Trump is set out to purge what he called “improper ideology” from the museum system.
President Trump is set out to purge what he called “improper ideology” from the museum system.
White House threatens Smithsonian funds in sweeping content review
It is not clear on what authority the administration could withhold Smithsonian funds, as President Trump tries to purge “woke” content from cultural institutions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funds from the Smithsonian if it did not submit extensive documentation for a sweeping content review.
President Trump is set out to purge what he called “improper ideology” from the museum system.
President Trump is set out to purge what he called “improper ideology” from the museum system.
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This Roasted Beef Tenderloin recipe is a holiday splurge that comes together quickly but still feels festive. nyti.ms/48Wk8LT
December 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This Roasted Beef Tenderloin recipe is a holiday splurge that comes together quickly but still feels festive. nyti.ms/48Wk8LT
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Qween Jean’s Black Trans Liberation Kitchen brings chosen family together over a feast.
The kitchen helping trans New Yorkers celebrate the holidays
Qween Jean’s Black Trans Liberation Kitchen brings chosen family together over a feast.
www.motherjones.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Qween Jean’s Black Trans Liberation Kitchen brings chosen family together over a feast.
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If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
5 ways to find common ground during the holidays
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
www.pbs.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
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European leaders committed to lend Ukraine about $105 billion to help the country keep fighting Moscow’s invasion but failed to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets for the loan.
EU Commits to a $105 Billion Loan to Ukraine—but Without Russian Assets
The bloc is divided about how to confront Russia over its war in Ukraine.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
European leaders committed to lend Ukraine about $105 billion to help the country keep fighting Moscow’s invasion but failed to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets for the loan.
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The attack on a Hanukkah celebration shocked the world, but the extraordinary acts of bravery heartened many in Australia and beyond.
Bondi Beach Heroes Show Why Everyday People Run Toward Danger
The world was transfixed by stories of bystanders trying to stop the gunmen. But ordinary people often respond to such violence with bravery.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The attack on a Hanukkah celebration shocked the world, but the extraordinary acts of bravery heartened many in Australia and beyond.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi has been threatened with jail time if she doesn’t cough up the full Epstein files by Friday’s deadline.
Pam Bondi Gets Jail Time Warning Over Epstein Files Cover-Up
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna threatened the attorney general directly.
trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Attorney General Pam Bondi has been threatened with jail time if she doesn’t cough up the full Epstein files by Friday’s deadline.