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Queer Community Brings Winter Relief With Coat and Boot Drive
On January 31, 2026, Erie's queer community reported its largest-ever Warm Coat and Boot Drive, collecting the biggest volume of donations to date and delivering two vanloads and four SUVs of winter items to Community Shelter Services.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum advances to 5-on-5 workouts in Achilles recovery
Jayson Tatum has begun 5-on-5 work with Celtics coaches while rehabbing a torn right Achilles, and Celtics GM Brad Stevens said Tatum has met many rehabilitation thresholds but still has more progress before a return.
Space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
Crew 12 — Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot and Andrey Fedyaev — are scheduled to launch Wednesday to the International Space Station and will restore the station's crew to seven after an early Crew 11 return for a medical issue.
Replacement space station crew to launch ahead of schedule.
Crew 12 — Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot and Andrey Fedyaev — are scheduled to launch Wednesday on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral to replace Crew 11 after an early return for a medical issue, with docking expected Thursday; the flight was moved up after NASA delayed Artemis II.
Linux: Six ways to use it without the command line
The article explains that you can use Linux without the terminal by choosing user-friendly distributions and relying on graphical tools such as software centers, file managers, and settings panels.
Detention hearing set for mother and boyfriend in death of 8-year-old in Round Lake Beach
Officials say an 8-year-old was found unresponsive and preliminary findings are consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse; the child's mother and her boyfriend have been charged and a petition to detain them was filed ahead of a detention hearing on Monday.
Super Bowl: Americans choose healthier game-day snacks over traditional junk food
An analysis of Google search data by the blog Coffeeness found hard‑boiled eggs were the most searched healthy Super Bowl snack in over half the states, with pico de gallo, pistachios and cowboy caviar leading searches in other states.
Puppy Bowl 2026 starts at 2 p.m. Eastern and will be on TV and live stream
Puppy Bowl 2026 begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and runs three hours, featuring a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters, including 15 special-needs competitors.
Puppy Bowl 2026 features 150 rescue dogs competing for the Lombarky Trophy.
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl will air Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST and features 150 dogs from 72 shelters competing for the Lombarky Trophy.
Bone health: Hidden signs your bones may be weaker, doctor says.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver says about 50% of women can expect an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime, and subtle clues such as loss of height, back pain, receding gums and brittle nails may signal lower bone density.
Third Annual Small Business Summit returns March 19 at SUNY Morrisville.
The Madison County Rural EQ Small Business Summit will be held March 19 at SUNY Morrisville; the third annual event features panels, a Micron-focused lunchtime keynote, interactive roundtables and complimentary headshots for attendees.
Super Bowl ads try to bring health, caring and gentle laughs
This year’s Super Bowl commercials mix messages about health and community with comic spots and celebrity appearances, while several ads use AI tools; they arrive amid reported national unease and lower consumer confidence.
Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider ends as U.S. particle physics looks ahead.
The Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory completed its 25-year run with a final set of collisions, and the lab plans to reuse part of RHIC's infrastructure to build an Electron-Ion Collider over the next decade.
Dave Coulier urges attention to warning signs after cancer remission
Dave Coulier said he is in complete remission after two cancer diagnoses and credited early detection during routine checkups with finding a second cancer early. He described how noticing body changes and a prompt medical visit helped lead to the diagnosis.
7:1 sleep rule may extend life for people in their 40s
A Vitality–LSE analysis reported that meeting a '7:1' sleep goal most nights was associated with longer life expectancy and lower markers linked to cognitive decline for adults aged 40 and over.
Small Oakland County city Clawson is known as 'little city with a big heart'
Clawson, a 2.2-square-mile city in Oakland County with about 11,389 residents, has seen downtown revitalization and business growth while maintaining longtime traditions such as its Fourth of July celebration.
CNY Inspirations: Strength that will carry us through
A reflection on how everyday acts—shared food, cleared driveways and quiet help—express a steady community strength and a circulating gift economy that sustains people across seasons.
Breakfast at Tiffany's brunch and a Polar Bear Plunge headline local events.
Several community fundraisers and social gatherings are scheduled in the Akron area this winter, including an Akron Civic Theatre 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' brunch on Feb. 19 and the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump on Feb. 28.
Puppy Bowl 2026 viewing guide: start time, TV channel and streaming info
Puppy Bowl 2026 matches Team Ruff against Team Fluff and features a record 150 dogs plus a new senior-dog exhibition; the broadcast includes adoption segments and is anchored by Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks.
Bad Bunny headlines Super Bowl as MAGA voices criticism
Bad Bunny will perform a primarily Spanish halftime set at the Super Bowl in Levi's Stadium, a decision that has drawn criticism from MAGA-aligned figures and praise from others; the selection has highlighted debates about language, identity and immigration policy.
Chipotle is offering free entrees during the Super Bowl
Chipotle will publish a 30-second Instagram Reel during the Super Bowl with a text-to-claim code, and the first 100,000 people who text the code can receive a free entrée.
Apple's AI progress: Tim Cook outlines new features and partnerships.
On the fiscal Q1 earnings call, Tim Cook described new Apple Intelligence features such as live AirPods translation, multilingual writing tools, and visual intelligence, and said Apple is collaborating with Alphabet on foundation models.
Prince, a 2-year-old pit bull, is ready for a new home
Prince is a 2-year-old, 60-pound pit bull who enjoys hikes and car rides and is up to date on vaccinations; he has been neutered and microchipped.
Health: Mom almost skips scan and is diagnosed with lung cancer
A Nashville mother underwent a paid full‑body MRI that found a lung spot; follow-up testing led to a Stage 1B lung cancer diagnosis and prompt surgery. She has written a book and launched a foundation to support screening access and research.
Lindsey Vonn to race final Olympic downhill despite recent ACL injury
A week after rupturing her ACL, Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in her final Olympic downhill and completed two official training runs, finishing 11th and third.
Weekly round-up: Five local stories you may have missed
A five-story round-up from Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire highlights vehicle damage to a rare chalk stream and reported sewer discharges into a Dorset stream.
Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show: a beginner's guide
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 8 and has released six studio albums, including Grammy-winning Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Ryan Coogler Praises DGA Healthcare and Mentions Domestic 'Carnage' at Awards
Ryan Coogler thanked the Directors Guild of America for its healthcare support during his awards speech and referenced domestic "carnage" affecting communities, comments delivered as DGA negotiations approach.
Washington County cleanup continues after water main break
A 48-inch water main broke late Friday in Union Township, Washington County, leaving dozens without service and prompting a boil water advisory for nearly 95,000 customers; crews worked through the weekend to clean up and officials hope to lift the advisory by Sunday evening.
Guy Fieri champions veterans and military in exchange with Kevin Costner
At a Fanatics party before Super Bowl LX, Guy Fieri and Kevin Costner spoke about their work supporting veterans and first responders; Fieri described his foundation’s motto as “serving those who serve us” and said they feed responders after disasters and recognize veterans nationwide.
