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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.

Alphabet’s market value crossed $4 trillion after shares rose about 1% following Apple’s announcement that it chose Google’s Gemini for its AI models; the company also finished 2025 with a roughly 65% gain in its shares.

Many Americans are moving away from the traditional age‑65 retirement model and choosing flexible approaches such as phased retirement, semi‑retirement, micro‑retirements, or continuing to work for fulfillment.

Equilibrium Baltimore offers aerial yoga classes that blend strength, stretching and mindfulness using fabric silks, and the studio owner says the practice helped her reclaim mental health after a violent carjacking and foster community.

JPMorgan Chase reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.0 billion, down 7% after a $2.1 billion charge tied to assuming the Apple credit card, while revenue rose 7% to $45.8 billion.

The article reports that NAD+ is a cellular coenzyme linked to aging and that the supplement market ranges from expensive monthly products to lower‑priced options; it mentions a liposomal NAD+ product listed near $22 for a 45‑day supply.

Kīlauea is not erupting after episode 40, which ended Jan. 12, and webcams show continuing incandescent flows and recent small earthquakes; monitoring data and inflation suggest another episode may occur in about two weeks but forecasts remain uncertain.

The Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation has expanded from a single $1,000 award in 2016 to $50,000 in community-funded scholarships for 2026, and applications are open with a deadline of April 1, 2026.

Kīlauea is not erupting following episode 40 on January 12, which produced lava fountains up to about 800 feet (250 m); scientists report another episode is likely about two weeks away but more data are needed to forecast.

Iran has reportedly used a 'kill switch' and military jammers to interrupt Starlink satellite internet, and NetBlocks reported national connectivity near 1% after more than 60 hours.

The EPA proposed narrowing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to restrict state and tribal reviews to direct water quality effects and to impose a one-year deadline for certification requests. The agency is seeking public comment for 30 days and aims to finalize the rule by spring.

Federal Reserve officials said recent productivity gains, including hopes tied to AI, are encouraging but too uncertain to justify lowering interest rates now; they expect policy to remain near the current 3.50%-3.75% range while inflation stays above target.

Senior bank executives publicly urged protecting the Federal Reserve's independence after the Justice Department issued subpoenas related to an investigation involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, has died at 68; his former wife announced his death and read a statement he said he had written before his death, and he had announced in May 2025 that he had aggressive prostate cancer.

The article reports that routine clean installs are rarely needed on modern Windows PCs and can remove useful manufacturer utilities; Windows 11 includes recovery options that repair system files or fully reset the PC without the old install complexities.

Researchers studied T7 bacteriophages and E. coli on the International Space Station and found infections began more slowly and that both microbes developed unusual mutations under microgravity. The results were published in PLOS Biology.

Two House members asked a federal judge to appoint a special master to oversee release of investigative materials on Jeffrey Epstein, saying the Justice Department has not complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the judge has set deadlines for a DOJ response and possible replies from Ghislaine Maxwell.

Google said it will shift from building headline AI models to embedding Gemini’s capabilities into phones, TVs and other hardware to prioritize practical uses. Android Ecosystem president Sameer Samat framed the effort as moving from AI curiosity to “AI utility.”

The iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB option is priced at $1,999, and the article notes many users will not need that capacity; external SSDs and cloud plans are presented as lower-cost alternatives.

Bill and Hillary Clinton did not appear for closed-door depositions in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein inquiry, and Chairman James Comer said the panel will move next week to hold Bill Clinton in contempt with similar action expected for Hillary Clinton.

South Carolina reported 124 new measles cases, bringing the outbreak total to 434, and more than 400 people are in quarantine.

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, driven mainly by a 0.4% gain in shelter costs and a 0.7% increase in food prices; core CPI excluding food and energy advanced 0.2%.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ is a compact digital instant camera available in Midnight Blue and Sand Beige that prints on demand instead of using film for every photo.

The article reports CNBC's Jim Cramer said Alphabet could reach about $400, implying roughly 20% upside. It also notes the stock hit an all-time high near $338 after a 65% gain in 2025.

Video published by the Associated Press shows federal agents entering a Minneapolis home and arresting a man during a large immigration enforcement operation while protesters gathered outside; the actions follow the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. Authorities report thousands of recent arrests in Minnesota and have not announced a next procedural step.

The article reports the free 3.0 update adds a Switch 2 island transfer tool and expands storage to 9,000 items, and it outlines in-game ways to earn bells such as turnips, bugs, fish and farming.

Some families and activists say the Autism Spectrum Disorder label is too broad and want a separate 'profound' high‑needs category, while disability advocates warn such a label could lead to more segregated services; CDC data shows about one in 31 eight‑year‑olds has been diagnosed.

Mattel added a Barbie designed to represent autism spectrum disorder to its Fashionistas collection, with flexible joints, sensory-friendly fabric and accessories such as noise-canceling headphones and a tablet showing symbol-based AAC apps. The doll was developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and joins other inclusive Fashionistas dolls representing Down syndrome, blindness, Type 1 diabetes and limb differences.

Josh Allen delisted his Dana Point, California, four-bedroom home that had been listed at $8.5 million; the move came days after his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, announced they are expecting.

The American Cancer Society reports that 70% of U.S. patients diagnosed from 2015–2021 survived at least five years, up from about 50% in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s.