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Researchers report intact, healthy retinas in Greenland sharks more than 100 years old, and their visual pigment is tuned to blue light suited for deep water.

Loto Lakewood, a 25-year-old farmer from Wilton, stays in his van in Waterville on nights he works as a downtown chef and cares for three kittens.

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reminded owners that Jan. 31 is the deadline to obtain 2026 dog licenses and published the most popular dog names of 2025, including Bella, Luna, Charlie and Buddy.

The article examines the paradox that the same generative AI systems linked to so-called AI psychosis are also being proposed as tools to help people experiencing AI-induced mental health issues, and it reports that OpenAI is adjusting ChatGPT to flag suspected cases and to connect users with human therapists.

MetaMask now supports the TRON network natively across its mobile apps and browser extensions, enabling management of TRX and TRC‑20 tokens and direct access to TRON dApps; the update was announced by TRON DAO and confirmed by MetaMask.

Mercosur and the European Union will sign a trade agreement on Saturday that eliminates tariffs on more than 90% of bilateral trade and aims to create one of the world’s largest free-trade areas; signing will take place in Asuncion with senior EU officials and some Mercosur leaders present.

Analysts point to updates to Alibaba's Qwen app and momentum at Alibaba Cloud as reasons for renewed confidence. The article mentions the Qwen app now handles over 400 daily tasks and reached 100 million monthly users.

PJM's Board of Managers outlined actions for 2026 to integrate new large loads while preserving reliability and affordability for the 67 million people it serves, including an immediate backstop generation procurement process and a broader market review that will inform possible changes to the recent price floor and ceiling.

The article reports AMD saw meaningful data center revenue in its latest quarter as Phase 1 of the AI infrastructure capex cycle peaks; it also warns that AMD's elevated valuation could compress as spending shifts from securing capacity to utilizing it.

Blue Monday falls on January 19, 2026, and while the label lacks scientific backing, experts say January's short days and post-holiday routine shifts can disrupt sleep and lower energy.

Dogs Trust Evesham has named Leo, a seven-year-old French Bulldog, as its January Dog of the Month; staff say he needs an adult-only home and has ongoing medical needs.

Elly De La Cruz said the Cincinnati Reds did not give him permission to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic because he was dealing with a quad injury; he hopes to represent the Dominican Republic in future tournaments.

Suffolk County Police arrested nurse Bruno Valenzuela after surveillance footage reportedly showed him slapping a 5-year-old child with cerebral palsy; he was charged, pleaded not guilty at arraignment, and released under non-monetary conditions.

St. Petersburg's CALL program is packing and handing out 'Totes of Hope' and other cold-weather supplies to residents during the cold weekend, and Gulf Coast JFCS reports the program had helped about 19,000 people through Dec. 15, 2025.

VIBE ranks seven songs from A$AP Rocky's fourth studio album Don't Be Dumb, placing 'Stole Ya Flow' at number one and 'Robbery' at number seven.

A market report projects the green water treatment chemicals market to grow from USD 1.70 billion in 2025 to USD 2.25 billion by 2029 at a 7.2% CAGR, driven by tighter environmental rules, water scarcity, and demand for bio‑based, low‑toxicity solutions.

The Salvation Army of Montgomery held a ribbon cutting for a new facility off Carter Hill Road that will include a food pantry, clothing closet, worship space and areas for seniors and after-school programs.

Bloomberg reports equity ETFs still draw the bulk of investor flows, while income strategies, active ETFs and crypto are increasingly being incorporated into model-driven portfolios, according to panels held at the ETFs in Depth event.

President Donald Trump praised Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after she presented him her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal; the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Nobel prizes cannot be revoked or transferred.

A new study reported that taking Tylenol as recommended during pregnancy was not associated with higher risk of autism, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities in children.

Republican U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller‑Meeks and Ashley Hinson announced more than $12 million in federal funding for public safety, housing and infrastructure in Eastern Iowa, including roughly $3 million in Community Project Funding for Muscatine, Knoxville and Oskaloosa.

Only about 4% of people are meeting the NHS recommendation of 30g of fibre a day, while average intake in the UK is around 16.4g; experts say fibre supports gut bacteria and is linked with lower risk of several chronic diseases and possible mood benefits.

Najash rionegrina is a roughly 90‑million‑year‑old snake fossil from Patagonia that preserved a pelvis and well-developed hindlimbs, and later CT studies found a mix of lizard-like and snake-like skull features indicating prolonged limb retention in some early snakes.

The City of Williston has paid off a $2.9 million Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility bond using funds from North Dakota's SB2323 oil impact relief program. SB2323 provides $10.5 million annually to oil hub cities, and Williston receives about 70% (approximately $7.3 million).

The Springfield Thunderbirds, through the Thunderbirds Foundation, donated winter hats and gloves to about 250 students at Mary Walsh Elementary during the school's first basketball pep rally, and the team plans a similar visit to South End Middle School next Friday.

Mortgage rates fell to 6.06%, the lowest in over three years, and the article reports the President plans to direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to help lower borrowing costs.

A large systematic review and meta-analysis published Jan. 16 found no link between maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability; major medical organizations have pushed back against earlier claims suggesting a causal connection.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer's appeal seeking to limit state-law claims over the Roundup weedkiller; the article notes the court has not yet scheduled argument dates.

Mission managers approved Crew-11's return; Dragon will undock from the Harmony module at 5:05 p.m. EST Wednesday and is scheduled to splash down off the coast of California at 3:41 a.m. Thursday.

The U.S. Education Department announced a pause on planned tax-refund seizures and administrative wage garnishments for loans in collection while it revises repayment regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.