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A population study reported that universal nirsevimab given to most infants was associated with about an 86% reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations in 2023–24 and a 55% reduction in 2024–25, with additional declines in clinic visits.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider a motion to bar ICE from civil immigration enforcement, including staging and processing, on county property. If advanced at the meeting, the motion would be returned in 30 days for possible consideration as an ordinance.

AARP Vermont is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge through March 4 at 5 p.m.; the program funds quick-action projects that improve livability for people 50 and older.

The World Health Organization now describes cervical cancer as an eliminable disease, and experts point to advances in vaccination, screening and at-home HPV testing; in the U.S. most diagnoses occur between ages 35 and 44, with an average age near 50.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland underwent a second surgery on his left foot, and a source told ESPN he is expected to be ready during the offseason program with the aim of being fully recovered by training camp in July.

Experts say recent US funding cuts to PEPFAR and USAID have reduced HIV treatment, prevention, and research support in sub‑Saharan Africa, risking interruptions to antiretroviral supplies and the halting of some clinical trials.

Tim Macklin Sr. remembered Renee Good as outgoing and "a real good person" and said he is praying for their six-year-old son; federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating Good's Jan. 7 death after an encounter with an ICE agent.

AAA East Central honored multiple local police departments for road safety, and Penn Hills officials issued a winter parking advisory; the notice also lists upcoming events, meetings and community programs.

The FDA asked manufacturers to remove label warnings about suicidal thoughts from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs after a review found no evidence of increased risk; the review covered 91 trials with about 107,910 participants.

The Senate Banking Committee released the full text of a proposed market-structure bill that includes limits on stablecoin rewards and is scheduled for committee markup this week.

President Trump declared an economic boom in a Detroit speech while Labor Department data showed consumer prices rose 2.7% over the year; he mentioned housing and credit proposals but did not provide full legislative details.

TTC reached service entry for its 60th Alstom Flexity light rail vehicle, completing the 2021 order and bringing the fleet to 264 LRVs; LACMTA announced a new Care-Based Services Division to coordinate outreach and build Crisis Response Teams for behavioral-health incidents.

The Stuart Piltch Scholarship for Entrepreneurs is now accepting nationwide applications and offers a one-time $1,000 award, with an application deadline of September 15, 2026.

Construction is underway on the 62-acre Uncommon Grounds sculpture park in Edmond, and organizers expect it to open in 2027 while continuing fundraising toward a $50 million goal.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Jan. 13 appointed Dr. Kimberly Biss of Florida and Dr. Adam Urato of Massachusetts to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; the move followed changes to the CDC childhood vaccine schedule made about a week earlier.

CNN Underscored consulted seven stylists and colorists about hair dyes and maintenance products for gray hair, and the experts note that gray strands can be coarser and more resistant to absorbing pigment.

Actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to Albuquerque authorities and will be booked on an arrest warrant; he has denied the child sex abuse allegations and said he will fight them.

The Senate passed the DEFIANCE Act, which would allow people whose likenesses are used in sexually explicit AI-generated images without their consent to sue the creators; the bill now moves to the House for consideration.

The 2026–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines raise protein recommendations to about 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, and the article illustrates portion examples for seven common protein foods and how those servings typically contribute roughly 20–40 grams per meal.

Ashton Kutcher said Ryan Murphy's series "The Beauty" was inspired by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the show premieres Jan. 21 on FX, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

Microsoft announced a five-point "Community-First AI Infrastructure" plan to address local concerns about its data centers, and the move follows growing community opposition that has led to cancellations of at least 25 projects.

Areva Martin of Special Needs Network said the autistic Barbie has sparked national discussion about representation and that visibility should be paired with authentic, sustained supports and engagement with autistic communities.

A person who took a thin, meowing cat to the vet to look for a microchip discovered the cat was malnourished and nursing three kittens, and the article says the cat is now in the care of an experienced owner.

A Tasting Table article compiles seven store‑bought gluten‑free sweets that Reddit users have recommended, naming items from Trader Joe’s, Katz, Tate’s Bake Shop, Delizza, Goodie Girl, and Publix.

Many patients report that hair loss from chemotherapy is one of the most distressing side effects, and studies cite that 58% of patients view it as the worst chemo effect; scalp‑cooling caps, which received FDA approval, can reduce hair loss by roughly half for some people but can be uncomfortable and do not always prevent shedding.

Union Savings Bank collected 1,000 pounds of nonperishable food and donated $100,000 to 20 local food pantries through its sixth annual "Feeding Our Neighbors" drive.

ONE Neighborhood Builders has begun construction of Center City Apartments in East Providence, converting a vacant three-acre site into 144 affordable apartments; 40% of units will be reserved as permanent supportive housing for households under 30% of area median income.

A study reported that a blood test measuring immune responses to the bacterial protein flagellin was elevated in some people years before they were diagnosed with Crohn's disease, based on samples from relatives in the GEM Project.

Monks from a Texas meditation center began a more than 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' from Fort Worth to Washington, DC in late October as a spiritual practice, and the journey has drawn large online attention including over one million Facebook followers.

George Weiss, a hedge fund veteran, is being recognized for philanthropic leadership focused on education and community initiatives, and he is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.