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The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) coalition has moved from shaping health policy into environmental discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency; Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new restrictions on five chemicals and the agency says it will publish a 'MAHA agenda' in the coming months.

Itron and Toumetis announced a project with San Diego Gas & Electric under the EPIC program to deploy real-time analytics across more than 800 distribution circuits, combining smart meter and other grid sensor data to help prevent outages and shorten outage duration.

Denton Parks and Recreation received the Texas Public Pool Council's Safety Program of the Year Award on Jan. 13 for a new ASL swim lessons program at the Denton Natatorium, launched last summer by ASL interpreter and instructor Savannah Boyd.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million STREETS Initiative to connect people experiencing addiction and homelessness with treatment, housing and recovery supports, and also unveiled a $10 million grant for assisted outpatient treatment as part of broader SAMHSA funding for 2026.

A 34-year-old groom suffered a reported cardiac arrest at his wedding and was resuscitated by a guest EMT; he was taken to Kaplan Medical Center in "serious but stable" condition.

A nearly 25,000-square-foot Martin Luther King Park Lodge in Grand Rapids will open Feb. 21 and includes a full-size gym, fitness classes and a 3,500-square-foot rentable event space; the $19.7 million project was funded by local millage, grants and federal ARPA funds.

The sun produced an X8.3-class flare from Active Region 4366 and NOAA says related coronal mass ejections could reach Earth around Feb. 5, possibly sparking auroras; timing and visibility remain uncertain.

A Spanish hospital said it performed a facial transplant last fall for a woman who developed necrosis and sepsis after an infected insect bite; the donor had chosen medical aid in dying and offered her face. The hospital described the operation as complex and involving roughly 100 professionals.

House Republican leaders plan a Tuesday vote to pass a Senate-approved funding package after funding lapsed Saturday, and DHS would be held to a two-week stopgap through Feb. 13 while talks continue.

Autopsies found the Ohio couple died of multiple gunshot wounds; authorities have arrested and charged the wife's ex-husband, who has pleaded not guilty.

Experts say fewer very cold days in recent decades, combined with human adaptation to milder winters, makes this cold snap feel more intense for many Americans; data show a national decline in subfreezing days and larger regional drops in places like Albany.

A retired internal-medicine physician says he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 57 after a positive p‑tau217 blood test and confirmatory PET and spinal tap, and reports improvement after anti-amyloid treatment while arguing the U.S. system often delays early diagnosis and access to care.

Quarterback Mason Rudolph posted a public farewell to retiring coach Mike Tomlin, and the Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy to replace Tomlin.

Researchers analyzed hair samples from 48 Utah residents dating back to 1916 and found lead concentrations were much higher before the EPA's 1970 regulations, with a steep decline in levels after that period.

Bloomberg reported that builders including Lennar and Taylor Morrison have discussed a privately funded pathway-to-ownership program, sometimes called 'Trump Homes,' that could let investors rent homes while tenants build toward a future down payment. The article mentions Lennar shares rose and were up about 9% for 2026.

Newly released files include a diary and emails alleging Jeffrey Epstein sought to spread his DNA and an account that a baby was taken from a teenage victim; authorities have not publicly confirmed he fathered any children.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has demanded information from major diesel engine manufacturers about DEF system failures and said the agency will use the data to inform rulemaking and actions in 2026.

More than 20 million Americans are facing sharply higher ACA premiums after Congress did not pass a vote to extend pandemic-era subsidies, and nearly 50 million people rely on the law for health coverage.

An American Psychological Association study of nearly 3,000 grandparents (average age 67) found those who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests after adjusting for age and health.

The simulation hypothesis argues we might be living inside a computer-like simulation based on Nick Bostrom’s projection of future technology, and the idea has drawn interest and skepticism from scientists and the public alike.

Illumina will sequence up to 4,000 samples from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's Frozen Zoo, representing about 1,300 species, and selected samples will support multiomic research with data shared with SDZWA and its collaborators.

Gov. Josh Shapiro will introduce 'Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development' standards in his budget address that would require data center developers to cover new power costs, commit to transparency and local hiring, and meet water‑conservation standards; he will ask the Legislature to codify the guidelines and link compliance to faster permitting and available tax credits.

Disney said parks chair Josh D'Amaro will become the company’s CEO on March 18, succeeding Bob Iger; Dana Walden will move into the role of president and chief creative officer.

WHO said five patients and seven companions were evacuated to Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Feb. 2; more than 18,500 patients in Gaza remain on evacuation waiting lists, including over 3,000 children.

HHS announced a $100 million 'Streets' initiative and $794 million in block grant allocations to support community mental health and substance use services.

A 30-year-old man’s shortness of breath, bloating and jitters were diagnosed in 2024 as late-stage heart failure, and he later received a left ventricular assist device while awaiting a transplant.

Amazon says it delivered more than 13 billion items worldwide same or next day last year and expanded free same- and next-day delivery to over 4,000 smaller US cities and towns, with grocery and everyday essentials making up a large share of those orders.

On Jan. 30 Angola marked World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day and launched its first Self-Care Group for case management of lymphedema and dracunculiasis.

Physical therapist Molly Ruecker says posture and gait can cause uneven wear on walking shoes and outlines signs to watch for as well as a 28-minute walking routine intended to redistribute pressure and improve posture.

Nintendo reported lifetime Switch sales of 155.37 million units, surpassing the Nintendo DS's previous record of 154.02 million and making the Switch the company's top-selling console.