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President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to allow whole milk options in the National School Lunch Program, and the Department of Agriculture said it will update Child Nutrition Programs to implement the change.

A Jan. 14 Canadian Press story misreported Nova Scotia's planned offshore wind capacity as 40 megawatts beyond a 2.4-megawatt need; the correct figure is 40 gigawatts beyond the 2.4-gigawatt need, and the story has been updated to correct both errors.

The 10th Annual MLK Day of Service in Palm Beach County will offer more than 18 volunteer projects and is led by the Jewish Federation's Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center and Palm Beach Atlantic University, with GL Homes joining as the first corporate partner.

Crew-11 is scheduled to undock from the ISS on Jan. 14 at 5:05 p.m. EST and is reported to spend about 11 hours in transit before a splashdown off Southern California at 3:40 a.m. EST.

Bilt launched three Bilt 2.0 cards that extend rewards to personal mortgage payments and shift housing rewards to a system where Bilt Cash earned on non-housing purchases is used to unlock Bilt Points.

A Unisys analysis finds businesses are moving from large, transformational AI projects to smaller, task-based integrations such as chatbots, coding agents, and service assistants, and the report says widespread AI-driven layoffs are not expected to materialize in 2026.

California regulators gave final approval for Verizon’s planned $9.6 billion acquisition of Frontier after Verizon agreed to concessions including a $500 million small-business spending pledge and other state commitments; the company expects the transaction to close on Jan. 20.

Several states have begun banning purchases of soda and candy with SNAP benefits, but state rules treat beverages that contain milk differently, so sugary canned coffee labeled as containing milk can remain eligible in some programs.

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties now offers self-collection HPV testing for patients 30 and older at nine health centers, with samples sent to a lab and results reported within about three days.

Medicare generally does not cover custodial long-term care, and CareScout and Genworth report average annual costs ranging from about $70,800 for assisted living to $127,750 for a private nursing home.

Kay, known as Miss Kay, served as a Foster Grandparent for nine years and was remembered for consistent kindness and community service; a memorial service is scheduled at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud on Monday, January 26 with visitation at 10:00 am.

Researchers used Ice Flow Perturbation Analysis with satellite ice-surface data and ice-thickness observations to produce the most detailed map yet of Antarctica's subglacial topography, revealing mesoscale valleys and steep-sided channels and indicating where future geophysical surveys could focus.

Recent reviews and expert critiques have challenged several high-profile studies reporting microplastics in human tissues, leaving the extent of microplastics in people uncertain.

A study published in Science used swarms of very small (about magnitude 0) earthquakes to map the Mendocino Triple Junction and found a complex, five-piece geometry that includes a buried Pioneer fragment and may represent an unaccounted seismic hazard.

Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $46 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that patient data from its websites was shared with third parties; the settlement is pending court approval and claims must be filed by March 12, 2026.

President Trump told Reuters he finds Reza Pahlavi 'very nice' but said he is unsure whether Iranians would accept him as a leader; protests are ongoing in Iran and no clear successor to the current leadership has emerged.

The American Cancer Society reports that 70% of U.S. cancer patients diagnosed 2015–2021 survived at least five years, up from about 49% in the mid-1970s; the report also notes rising incidence for several common cancers and persistent racial disparities.

The Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1975, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 21 at its headquarters as it marks 50 years serving parts of Kendall County.

Astronomers are using China's FAST radio telescope to reobserve 100 candidate narrowband signals flagged by SETI@home; the team expects many may prove to be local radio interference and analysis is ongoing.

Four astronauts splashed down off the coast of California after leaving the International Space Station about a month early because of a medical issue; NASA said the affected crew member was in stable condition.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is meeting in Europe to build support for a new NBA-FIBA league, while the EuroLeague has warned it may take legal action over licensed clubs.

SYBO will release Subway Surfers City on February 26; the sequel introduces four unlockable neighborhoods, new abilities, and three game modes.

A surge of solar energy could produce auroras across parts of the northern U.S. late Jan. 16 into early Jan. 17, and NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm.

Park crews completed a planned prescribed burn that treated 900 acres at Cades Cove to help limit woody vegetation and preserve the area's historic open habitat.

UBS says income investors should diversify income sources because it expects higher volatility and tight credit spreads; the firm highlights bonds, private credit and structured products as potential income sources.

Mattel released its first autistic Barbie developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, featuring sensory-friendly clothing, articulated joints, a gentle side gaze, and accessories such as noise-canceling headphones; the company said it will donate more than 1,000 dolls to pediatric hospitals.

Vintage photos trace a shift from early 1900s department stores that sold necessities like food and home goods to a modern retail landscape where many luxury chains are struggling; the article reports that Saks Global filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavor splashed down off the California coast in the early hours of Jan. 15, returning four crew members; NASA called the shortened, 167-day mission a success.

The Bay Area Air District extended its Spare the Air alert through at least Saturday, banning indoor and outdoor burning of wood and other solid fuels. Fine particulate levels were at or above the district's threshold and are expected to remain in the mid- to high-moderate range.

Zion Foster posted a video reading a poem for his twin daughters after they were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, and Jesy Nelson said doctors told them the girls may never walk.