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Grey's Anatomy shows Jo's postpartum struggles after premature C-section
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.
Obituary: Tracy (Gorder) Kuntschik remembered by loved ones
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.
Tony Dokoupil and CBS Evening News face trust and ratings challenges
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.
Empowering seniors with community-based participatory research to age in place.
A BMC Geriatrics study by Pani-Harreman et al. describes a method using community-based participatory research to activate local networks that support older adults ageing in place. The paper reports qualitative work — focus groups, interviews and participatory workshops — and highlights participation, intergenerational links and adaptable feedback processes.
Baltimore reviews police response to mental health crises
Baltimore City Council is reviewing how police respond to mental health crises after two people died following encounters with officers last summer; officials are considering civilian response teams and expect cost estimates in about three weeks.
Soil nitrogen doubles tropical forest regrowth in early recovery.
A long-term experiment across 76 Central American plots found that adequate soil nitrogen can double tropical forest regrowth during the first decade of recovery; the study was published January 13 in Nature Communications.
My Dad Got Cancer and His Three-Word Reply Was Why Not Me.
The author’s father was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2014 and died in May 2015; during his treatment he responded to the question 'Why him?' with, 'Why not me,' a phrase that shaped the author’s perspective.
Malaysia and Indonesia block Grok over deepfake images
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after regulators said it was used to create sexually explicit deepfakes of real people.
Intel could become the No. 2 chip foundry, analyst upgrades rating
KeyBanc upgraded Intel to Overweight and raised its price target from $40 to $60; Intel shares jumped nearly 8% in Tuesday trading.
Canada's Carney to meet China's Xi Jinping in Beijing
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing and is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping after almost a decade of strained relations; officials described the visit as consequential and historic.
Hilary Duff releases new song 'Roommates' about 'when life is life-ing, babe'
Hilary Duff posted a snippet of the music video for her new song "Roommates" on Instagram and described it as reflecting the ache for a freer, wilder time amid everyday routines. The track will appear on her upcoming album "luck... or something," and she plans a run of intimate shows called "Small Rooms, Big Nerves."
Lakewood triple shooting leaves a 17-year-old girl and two adults dead, authorities say
Authorities said a 17-year-old girl and two adults were found dead inside a Lakewood home Thursday morning near Lorelei Avenue and South Street.
12 Hopkins affiliates recognized for community service at MLK commemoration
Twelve Johns Hopkins affiliates will be honored at the 44th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration; eleven received the 2025 Community Service Award and Alvin "Joe" D'Angelo will receive the 2026 Levi Watkins Jr. Ideals Award.
Zdeno Chara's work ethic earned his No. 33 a place in the Bruins' rafters
Zdeno Chara's No. 33 was retired at TD Garden in a ceremony that celebrated a career built on hard work, leadership and a 2011 Stanley Cup, with teammates and family taking part.
CyPurr Session at Brooklyn Public Library covers tech and free expression
An event at the Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library Info Commons Lab features EFF's David Greene and Rory Mir alongside the CyPurr Collective to discuss cybersecurity and free expression.
FDA expands chocolate recall to 8 products nationwide over salmonella fears
The FDA and Spring & Mulberry expanded a nationwide recall from one to eight date‑sweetened chocolate products after a routine test reportedly detected Salmonella, and the company says no confirmed illnesses have been reported.
District 5 Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez shares New Year message
Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez highlights completion of four operational heli-hydrants in the San Gorgonio Pass, a $2.1 million investment to support firefighting response, and the launch of a D5 Furry Pets Foster Care Program that saved over 570 at-risk animals.
Astronauts return safely after NASA medical evacuation from space station
Four astronauts returned to Earth after a controlled medical evacuation from the International Space Station, and NASA said the affected crew member was stable; all were taken to a nearby hospital for further tests.
Cincinnati reports a decline in overdose deaths a decade after synthetic opioids surged
A decade after carfentanil and other synthetic opioids arrived in 2016, Cincinnati-area officials report four consecutive years of falling overdose deaths; the CDC says national overdose deaths peaked in 2023 and were estimated near 73,000 for the 12 months ending August 2025.
China's $1.2 trillion windfall is seeping into global markets
China's record trade surplus last year generated about $1.2 trillion in foreign exchange, and the article reports roughly two-thirds of that flowed into private-sector foreign assets, boosting overseas purchases including a reported $535 billion surge in portfolio investment through September.
Jalen Brunson's ankle update is reassuring for the Knicks for now
The Knicks listed Jalen Brunson day-to-day after a right ankle sprain suffered in Sacramento; a sports medicine physician said it appears to be a low-grade sprain but noted repeated sprains can undermine ankle stability.
Fibermaxxing in 2026 may bring more fiber-focused foods to shelves.
Food companies and social media attention have helped push dietary fiber into the spotlight, while studies and health organizations report most U.S. adults still fall short of recommended daily fiber amounts.
Local patriotism may ease sour feelings about politics
Research finds people who report loving their town are more likely to take part in local civic life, and brief experiments that prompt hometown feelings raised small donations compared with control groups.
Asia-Pacific markets expected to track Wall Street rally after U.S.-Taiwan chip deal
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher following a Wall Street rally led by chip and bank stocks; the article mentions a U.S.-Taiwan trade deal that includes at least $250 billion of Taiwanese semiconductor investment in U.S. production capacity.
Antarctica's hidden landscape revealed in greater detail
Researchers combined satellite measurements and models of ice flow to produce a new, higher-resolution map of Antarctica's bed, reporting tens of thousands of previously undiscovered hills and ridges and a long channel in the Maud Subglacial Basin.
Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm after 14 years as Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan assume leadership
Walt Disney Studios announced Kathleen Kennedy will leave her role as Lucasfilm president after 14 years; Dave Filoni is named President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan is named Co‑President.
Kathleen Kennedy will step down as Lucasfilm president and become a full-time producer.
Disney announced that Kathleen Kennedy will step down as Lucasfilm president and transition to a full-time producer role, and that Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm.
ACA enrollment drops by 1.4 million as premiums rise and tax credits expire
CMS data shows about 1.4 million fewer people have selected Affordable Care Act plans so far this enrollment period, with premium costs rising and enhanced premium tax credits having expired.
Microplastics: new analysis questions earlier study methods
A recent analysis finds that several peer-reviewed studies reporting micro- and nanoplastics in human tissues face methodological challenges, citing lab contamination, false positives from fatty tissue, and limits in detection technology.
MSCA receives Florida Main Street Program recognition
The Main Street Crestview Association was named the Florida Main Street Program’s Main Street Program of the Month, and officials highlighted its work on downtown revitalization and community events.
