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Israel recognized the Republic of Somaliland on Dec. 26, and President Abdullahi announced plans to open Somaliland's first embassy in Israel.

A new federal law allows whole and 2 percent milk to be served in schools, reversing a 2012 policy that limited federally supported school meals to nonfat or 1 percent milk; experts say milk provides important nutrients but research is mixed on whether higher-fat milk benefits or harms children's health.

Evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement and will receive a $250,000 award on April 23; her research maps and studies mycorrhizal fungal networks and she co-founded SPUN and the Underground Atlas to document and protect them.

An essay by Milwaukee native Sxdni Small recalls childhood tree-climbing and a large neighborhood tree that sheltered wildlife, linking those memories to Tu BiShvat. Tu BiShvat, the Jewish "New Year for Trees," is observed on the 15th of Shevat and in 2026 runs from sundown Feb. 1 to nightfall Feb. 2.

Notices said nearly $2 billion in federal funding to more than 2,000 mental health and substance abuse programs will end effective immediately, according to agency notices and people inside the government.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced the Gaza ceasefire plan is entering its second phase, which foresees a technocratic Palestinian administration to run daily affairs; mediators named Ali Shaath to lead the committee, while key issues such as disarming Hamas and funding reconstruction remain unresolved.

NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute published a book that reviews the Hubble Space Telescope’s design, instruments, operations and servicing missions, and highlights its major scientific discoveries and cultural and technological influences since the 1990 launch.

The article recounts the Hubble Space Telescope’s history from its April 1990 launch through its first 30 years, noting an early mirror flaw, subsequent servicing missions that restored and upgraded instruments, and Hubble’s scientific and public impact.

Resorts and local initiatives in Okinawa are adopting low-impact designs, coral-friendly rules, EV infrastructure, and community cleanups; the prefecture aims for carbon neutrality by 2050.

The EPA announced it will no longer monetize some health benefits from reductions in fine particulate matter and ozone for at least some Clean Air Act proposals, and the agency says it will continue to account for health impacts without assigning dollar values.

Sleep experts told Fox News Digital that forcing an earlier wake time can reduce REM sleep and leave people fatigued and mood‑unstable; they noted chronotype is partly inherited, around 40–50 percent.

Our Lady Guadalupe parish in Logan Heights opened the Pope Francis Center with a soft opening on Jan. 5 and plans an official grand opening in early February; the center offers legal, psychological and financial support to the immigrant community.

Marcus Freeman spoke to reporters for the first time since signing day, addressing reported NFL interest and Notre Dame's exclusion from the College Football Playoff.

By the 40s and 50s retirement feels more immediate and 401(k) balances matter especially for those considering early retirement because funds generally cannot be accessed without penalty until age 59½.

Art Rooney II said Mike Tomlin told him he is stepping down after 19 seasons and does not expect to coach "in the near future." The Steelers retain Tomlin's 2026 contract rights and will begin a search for a new head coach.

Tesla said it will stop selling its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) package as a one‑time purchase and will offer it only as a monthly subscription beginning Feb. 14, and the announcement comes as the company reports declining vehicle sales and ongoing work on robotaxi plans.

President Trump told the Detroit Economic Club he regarded his first year back as the "greatest first year in history," citing inflation and GDP data; reporting notes that inflation has eased from earlier highs but remains above typical levels and many Americans continue to express affordability concerns.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to start drafting an ordinance to bar civil immigration enforcement from county-owned and county-controlled properties, and county counsel has 30 days to return a draft.

Dermatologists identify five signs that can indicate a damaged skin barrier and link common causes to overuse of active topicals, hot water, and environmental stressors.

Kim Greene left a policy career to found Svalinn, which breeds and trains protection dogs sold for about $175,000; the company reported $2.97 million in income and was profitable in 2024.

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) was discovered on Sept. 8, 2025 and is reported to pass near Earth around April 27, 2026.

Joe Roberts argues that while coastal Jewish centers remain central, investing in smaller and mid-sized heartland communities is essential to strengthen resilience and continuity.

An aerial survey on Jan. 10 recorded 33 North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay, representing over 8% of the estimated 384 whales worldwide, and researchers reported most were shallow subsurface feeding.

Engineers at Tufts reprogrammed bacteria using an enzyme from slime mold to produce tagatose with reported yields up to 95 percent, and the sugar is already designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as generally recognized as safe.

A coastal storm driven by a jet stream shift is expected to produce a band of snow from southern Georgia to Delaware on Sunday, with the potential for additional accumulation into parts of the Northeast. Exact amounts will hinge on the storm's track and speed.

Little Lambs Foundation plans a 12,000 square-foot diaper bank and community resource center in Logan with construction set to begin in spring, while the foundation still needs about $500,000 of the $1.5 million project cost.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for St. Johns County as an Arctic cold front is expected to bring widespread frost and lows near or below freezing through Jan. 19.

Sheinelle Jones says she continues to grieve after her husband, Uche Ojeh, died last May from glioblastoma. She has returned to television and was announced as a co-host on Today with Jenna & Friends.

On Jan. 14, 2025, Kate Middleton announced she was in remission; since then she has gradually resumed public duties while keeping many personal details private.

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 14; the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the droneship and the network now has nearly 9,500 active units, according to tracker Jonathan McDowell.