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Thousands gathered near the California Academy of Sciences to mourn Claude, an albino alligator who died Dec. 2 of liver cancer at age 30; the museum will preserve parts of him and the city plans to rename the road in front of the museum.

Nutritionist Sheridan Genrich presents a sample meal plan and recipes aimed at easing constipation‑predominant IBS symptoms, and the article explains how IBS alters gut‑brain signals.

The village board approved a special use permit for Momo 2 Go, a Nepali eatery that will occupy the former Remo's Deli site in New Hyde Park. Trustees also reported updates on water station upgrades, public works renovations, and local grant and budget matters.

North Charleston held its third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, drawing marching bands, dancers, decorated floats and families to celebrate unity and reflect on his legacy.

LeAnn Rimes posted that she received therapeutic plasma exchange and a stem-cell infusion at a Nashville clinic while taking a day off from filming 9-1-1: Nashville.

Mindy Germain, a longtime Port Washington civic leader, founded Eco-Leap and serves on the Port Washington Water District; her work focuses on local sustainability, water protection and community engagement.

A review and related studies report that bamboo shoots can lower blood sugar and LDL cholesterol and are rich in fiber, amino acids and vitamins.

Apple offers four methods — iCloud restore, Quick Start direct transfer, encrypted computer backup, and Move to iOS — to move data to a new iPhone 17.

Dolly Parton marks her 80th birthday and has written more than 3,000 songs; her Imagination Library has delivered over 200 million books to children worldwide.

Registration is open for the 2026 FORE THE PAWS Charity Golf Outing set for May 15 at Flat Creek Country Club, with a $150 registration fee.

Valentino Garavani has died at 93, his foundation announced; he was an Italian fashion designer known for 'Valentino red' and dressing many high-profile clients.

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia has hired Sandy Holiday as its new executive director; she joined the organization in December 2025 and has 18 years of nonprofit leadership experience.

Fernando Mendoza struggled through a difficult spring after transferring to Indiana but improved methodically and delivered a breakout performance on Sept. 20 against No. 9 Illinois en route to winning the Heisman and heading into the national championship.

NOAA issued a G4 'Severe' geomagnetic storm watch after a coronal mass ejection; the aurora may be visible as far south as Alabama Monday night.

More than 200 volunteers spent MLK Day creating 28 murals and buddy benches at Humboldt Park School during City Year's 16th annual Day of Service.

Katie Thurston, who announced her own breast cancer diagnosis in February, said her mother was recently diagnosed after additional imaging following a routine mammogram.

A LinkedIn post requested a pre-release GTA 6 playtest for a family member reported to have months to live, and the developer later said Rockstar Games had contacted the family.

Colleen Hoover wrote that she no longer has cancer after a successful surgery and finishing radiation, and she had first disclosed a diagnosis in December without naming the cancer type.

Author Colleen Hoover said she completed radiation and wrote that she no longer has cancer; she also reported genetic testing did not show an inherited cause.

A Nature Medicine study reports that neurofeedback training helped some people increase activity in deep reward regions of the brain, and those with higher ventral tegmental area activity showed higher antibody levels after a hepatitis B vaccine; researchers say the finding may relate to mechanisms behind the placebo effect.

A lab study found that how nasal cells respond to rhinovirus — especially how quickly they produce interferon — helps determine whether an infection causes symptoms. Rapid interferon activity limited infection to under 1% of cells, while delayed responses were linked to wider infection, inflammation and more mucus.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be the first Canadian to travel beyond low Earth orbit as mission specialist on NASA's Artemis II, with a launch window identified as early as Feb. 6; the Canadian Space Agency will accept public questions for Hansen until Jan. 23.

At least 39 people died and 122 were injured after two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in Cordoba, Spain; officials say an Iryo service derailed and a second train struck the derailed carriages or debris, and authorities have opened an investigation and established a DNA office for relatives.

An NPR Life Kit episode reports about one in five 17–18 year olds vaped in the past year and that many e-cigarettes contain high nicotine levels, which increase the risk of addiction.

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated a guaranteed annual income as a means of addressing economic inequality, and recent research finds strong support for universal basic income among lower-income white Americans while opposition is higher among wealthier whites with elevated racial resentment.

Naomi Watts says she ignored dry eyes during menopause until learning it can be linked to hormonal changes; she is partnering with Johnson & Johnson to raise awareness about eye health for women in midlife.

Toogi Dorjbayar walked 20,000 steps daily for eight months and lost about 45 pounds; she also reported increased energy and improved mental wellbeing.

OrsoBio published Phase I data for TLC-2716 in Nature Medicine showing favourable safety and dose-dependent lipid reductions in healthy volunteers, and the drug is now being tested in a Phase IIa trial for MASLD and severe hypertriglyceridemia with final data expected by mid-2026.

Independent readers were divided after an analysis said Donald Trump's tariff threat over Greenland could prompt the UK to move closer to the EU; some cited US unpredictability and security concerns, while others pointed to the Brexit vote and lengthy negotiations.

Lindsey Vonn had a partial knee replacement with a titanium implant in April 2024 and soon returned to high-level activity. She has since won World Cup races and recorded multiple podiums while preparing to compete at the Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.