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The U.S. Agriculture Department said it ran simulations showing about $3 a meal meeting its dietary guidelines; Wall Street Journal reporters found examples in Boston and New Orleans that came in around $2.39 to $2.96, though portions were modest.

Stanford researchers report that a 3-nanometer silver treatment diffused into LLZO solid electrolyte surfaces and made them about five times more resistant to cracking; so far the experiments used small samples rather than full commercial battery cells.

A head-to-head check of 12 Trader Joe's private-label items found they were largely nutritionally similar to comparable products at Stop & Shop and Foodtown, while Trader Joe's often had lower prices.

SEABA is moving its headquarters into the former ArtsRiot building at 400 Pine St. and plans monthly art shows, concerts and other community events while the venue will not operate as a bar when events are not happening.

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation's 'Food for Thought' dinner on Nov. 8 raised nearly $500,000 for Mandel Public Library programs and featured a conversation with author Daniel Silva and CNN correspondent Jamie Gangel.

Nurses at several major New York hospitals have gone on strike citing chronic understaffing and patient safety concerns; university research and surveys report widespread inadequate staffing and rising turnover.

At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Dorchester County Council reviewed the November fiscal report showing the county about 42% through the fiscal year and approved a workforce housing incentive policy that defines qualifying projects and potential tax abatements.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA simulations indicate some meals meeting the administration's revised dietary guidelines can cost about $3 each, and the department offered sample low-cost food lists; critics and experts questioned the practicality of those examples amid rising food prices.

Coachella Valley Horse Rescue held its third annual "Raising Hay" fundraiser on Dec. 13 at J & J Ranch to help cover horse care and program scholarships, and the nonprofit runs therapeutic programs for veterans and underprivileged youth.

Kenya has launched the National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan 2026–2030 with support from the World Health Organization; cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Kenya, with about 2,300 new cases and 1,600 deaths reported each year.

Chamber music concerts featuring guest tubist Tyler Benedict are scheduled Friday and Saturday, and multiple community film screenings and other events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula through Sunday.

Computer simulations published in ACS Central Science found that frozen hydrogen cyanide crystals can have reactive surfaces that convert HCN into hydrogen isocyanide, a change that the researchers report could help form more complex prebiotic molecules.

Australian officials say platforms deactivated roughly 4.7 million accounts belonging to users under 16 in the first month after a law requiring age checks took effect; the rule applies to ten major social platforms and includes fines for noncompliance.

A senior woman wrote that she and her husband have had no intimate contact for four years and that financial and emotional concerns make leaving difficult; Dear Abby suggested medical and mental health consultation and advised against making final decisions while depressed.

A new paper by Abraham 'Avi' Loeb and Toni Scarmato reports that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has a rotation period of 7.1 hours after perihelion, based on jet position angle analysis and photometric time series, and that the jet's periodic wobble did not change during perihelion.

Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS) introduced a new Clermont County chapter at a January 2026 DAV Chapter #63 meeting and described free companion dog placements plus training and community programs for veterans.

Volvo has previewed the EX60, an all-electric version of the XC60, and estimates about 400 miles of range; full details will be revealed at a Jan. 21 livestream in Stockholm.

The New York Knicks lost 126-113 to the Golden State Warriors after Jalen Brunson sat out with an ankle sprain; Karl-Anthony Towns struggled in the second half and New York has lost seven of its last nine games.

Hytale is a Windows game from Hypixel Studios that combines sandbox building, scripting and mini games with an adventure mode. Riot Games provided funding and later acquired Hypixel, and the game was released for Windows in 2021.

Nick Taylor shot an 8-under 62 and shares the first-round lead with Kevin Roy at the Sony Open in Honolulu; The Sentry at Kapalua was canceled because of water issues and wind arrived later in the day.

An AFP survey of analysts estimated China's 2025 growth at a median 4.9 percent, while President Xi said growth was 'around five percent'; official national growth figures were scheduled for release on Monday.

Dolly Parton has released an 80th-birthday version of her 1977 song "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" featuring Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah and Miley Cyrus; net proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

An American Chamber of Commerce in China survey of 368 companies found 64% named slowing Chinese growth as their main concern, while 58% cited U.S.-China trade tensions.

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 as new coach Rick Bowness' team held steady and goalie Elvis Merzlikins made 30 saves in a calm performance.

A 19-year-old Shrewsbury school employee was arrested after police say child pornography images were found on his social media account; authorities say the district will cooperate with Lunenburg police and conduct its own investigation.

John Brittingham picked two toddlers off a busy A1A roadway in Cocoa Beach and reunited them with their family while the Brevard County Sheriff's Office investigates how the children left through an open gate.

President Donald Trump welcomed the Florida Panthers to the White House in the East Room to mark their consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025.

In the Jan. 15 episode, Jo remains hospitalized after an emergency C-section while her premature twins are in the NICU; she displays emotional and hormonal difficulties and breaks down after being denied access to a fellow patient's chart.

Tracy Marie Gorder passed away on December 23, 2025, with family and friends at her side; she is survived by her husband Brian Kuntschik and extended family, and a celebration of her life will be announced for spring or early summer 2026.

CBS has relaunched the CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil under Bari Weiss's oversight; initial viewership in Dokoupil's first week averaged about 4.17 million, lower than a year earlier, and critics have raised concerns about tone, editorial choices and on-air errors.