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U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes spoke Jan. 17 at the Power, Love & Justice MLK Weekend Youth Symposium in Akron, urging girls and young women to recognize their worth and take part in service and leadership activities.

Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi told Newsweek that modern environments are straining children's developing brain networks, and he recommends five lifestyle-focused steps that he says can lead to meaningful improvements within eight to 12 weeks.

TSMC plans to spend tens of billions to build several new chip fabs in Arizona as part of a larger U.S. expansion; a recent Taiwan-U.S. trade deal includes more than $250 billion in Taiwanese spending in the U.S. and $250 billion in credit guarantees.

The Department of Education announced a temporary pause on wage garnishment and the Treasury Offset Program to give defaulted student-loan borrowers more time to arrange repayment before filing taxes. The pause was announced on January 16.

NASA rolled its 32‑story Space Launch System rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39B as teams begin pad checkouts and prepare for a wet dress rehearsal ahead of a possible February Artemis II flight.

Harvard research finds that metros issuing the most building permits have a high share of foreign-born construction workers, and experts warn that stepped-up immigration enforcement could worsen a nationwide construction worker shortage.

The article reports that yoga and breathwork can calm the nervous system and lower cortisol, and a yoga teacher describes several gentle evening poses that may help relax a racing mind.

Unitil employees raised a record $46,095 for the United Way and collected hundreds of winter clothing items and meals to benefit local partner organizations.

Thousands gathered at San Francisco's Civic Center to celebrate Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who died last week at 78; Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke at the event.

An Oura Ring flagged that the author's sleep timing had become inconsistent, and research cited in the article links irregular sleep schedules to higher health risks; the author reports falling asleep faster after adopting more regular wake and bed times and related habits.

Hundreds of counterprotesters in Minneapolis overwhelmed a small pro-ICE rally and forced attendees to leave; the Minnesota National Guard was mobilized and staged but not deployed.

Australia is advancing national packaging reforms led by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation to improve packaging recyclability, increase recycled content and support a circular economy for plastics. Independent analysis cited by APCO projects environmental and economic benefits by 2030, including lower emissions and reduced landfill.

The author, CEO of Save the Storks, says many churches avoid discussing abortion and shares a Colorado story of a teen father who faced bullying after choosing to continue a pregnancy.

Thousands of fans gathered at San Francisco's Civic Center for a public memorial honoring Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who died Jan. 10 at age 78; organizers estimated about 20,000 attendees.

More than 100 volunteers gathered at St. Paul Baptist Church in Boise for a Multi‑Faith Action Project MLK Day of Service, making banners, sorting donations and assembling snack bags to support local nonprofits.

The Archbold Community Library has hired Kenzie Keene as its new Youth Services Specialist, and the library will hold an open house for families on January 22.

More than 80 predominantly African American high-school pitchers and catchers gathered in Tempe, Arizona, for the ninth annual DREAM Series, combining on-field instruction with community service; participants packed duffle bags for The Foster Love Project.

Community donors gathered in Canfield to celebrate Diane Less, founder of Angels for Animals, at her annual birthday event where she gave tours of the shelter's medical wing and noted recent donations will support a $2 million renovation of the 23-year-old dog kennels.

A candlelight vigil in Lakewood honored victims of an incident officials described as a murder-suicide, and a GoFundMe for the surviving siblings had raised more than $70,000.

A New Mexico warrant was issued for Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges, and the Albuquerque Police Department says he has not been taken into custody.

NASA began moving the Artemis II SLS and Orion stack to Launch Complex 39B on Jan. 17, and NASA says the earliest launch window for the crewed around-the-Moon mission opens Feb. 6.

Weeks of heavy rain have caused flooding across Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, with more than 100 people reported dead and further heavy rain expected through the weekend.

Legislator Rebecca Sanin's office, Walt Whitman Barnes & Noble and the South Huntington Public Library collected and delivered more than 250 winter coats in one month to Helping Hands Rescue Mission. The coats will be distributed to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

The article explains that late winter is a common time to prune plants that bloom on new wood and lists 14 shrubs, trees and perennials that typically respond well to this timing; it highlights basic pruning aims such as removing dead or damaged branches, cutting suckers, and thinning to promote stronger stems.

Oakland County will form a water safety committee after Legionella bacteria were detected at two county buildings, and officials say recent tests show the presence of the bacteria has been significantly reduced.

Miami's 2025 team has leaned on former Hurricanes such as Michael Irvin and Ray Lewis for messages and visits, and the team is one win away from the program's first national title since 2001.

A major review published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health found no link between taking acetaminophen as directed in pregnancy and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability; the conclusion was driven by higher-quality studies, including sibling-comparison analyses.

Experts identify five early dementia signs that are often missed — memory lapses, language problems, executive function changes, behavioural shifts and financial errors — and studies show many people delay mentioning concerns, which can reduce time to plan or access treatments.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services and Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter are waiving adoption fees for rabbits and guinea pigs through Feb. 15, and adoptable small pets can be met 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday at SBCAS shelters and BUNS.

A 5-year-old boy in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, died on Jan. 1 while severely underweight; his parents have been arrested and charged, and an autopsy is pending.