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Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Lori Grant says heel cushioning and arch support are essential for plantar fasciitis, and supportive shoes can include sneakers, sandals, and dress shoes. The article lists ten affordable options available on Amazon, with prices starting around $30.

WHO Regional Director for Africa notes that neglected tropical diseases persist because of inequities, while more than 1 billion people remain at risk and 22 countries in the region had eliminated at least one NTD by December 2025.

South Korea passed the AI Basic Act on January 22, 2026, creating a country-wide legal framework that addresses generative AI, deepfakes, labeling and mental health in broadly stated terms. The law sets up a National AI Committee, uses a single "High-Impact AI" category, and contains some enforcement provisions while leaving many details open.

The Netflix documentary 'Miracle: The Boys of '80' revisits the U.S. hockey team's 1980 upset of the Soviet Union through game footage and interviews with surviving players, while commentators place the moment against the era's Cold War tensions and domestic troubles.

WHO and Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health have expanded services against lymphatic filariasis, achieving full national mass drug coverage in 2023 and training 348 health workers between September and December 2025 to strengthen patient care and surgical capacity.

Rima Horton marked the 10-year anniversary of Alan Rickman’s death and said pancreatic cancer symptoms are often hard to detect and diagnosed late; she is supporting fundraising with Pancreatic Cancer UK for research and a breathalyzer test.

A study by Serrano, Gallego and Alfaya examines how presenting stories and profiles of female scientists in early childhood settings shapes children's attitudes toward science; the researchers used qualitative interviews and classroom observations to gather rich narratives.

The Multicultural Affairs Book Club meets monthly to discuss diverse authors and to support student leadership and community building.

Quinton Aaron's family says he suffered a spinal stroke and is "alert, aware and recovering," and a GoFundMe was set up to help with medical expenses.

Belz received final authorization to expand its bais medrash building at its world center in Yerushalayim, with plans to enlarge the main beis medrash and rebuild the Groyse Shtub into a multi-level hall. The approval was granted on the Belzer Yom Hatzalah after years of effort by community askanim and city officials.

At the Trump Kennedy Center world premiere of the documentary "MELANIA," President Trump said the first lady has been more outspoken this term and Melania said she is selective about when she speaks.

Episode 4 of The Pitt's second season reveals Dr. Heather Collins has left the Pittsburgh hospital for an attending job in Portland and is adopting a child, and Noah Wyle described the on-screen reveal as "an interesting opportunity."

Dario Amodei of Anthropic warns that AI is advancing rapidly and could be dominant within two to three years, and he says AI is already writing much of the code at his company.

Robert Saleh was introduced as the Tennessee Titans' sixth head coach after previously leading the New York Jets and spending time with the 49ers; he says his experience in New York reshaped how he will coach and he plans to call defensive plays for the Titans.

An opinion video says the Trump administration favors a more open, skeptical public debate to try to rebuild trust in vaccines while reaffirming support for core childhood vaccines such as MMR, polio and DPT.

The Senate agreed to remove the Homeland Security funding bill from a six-bill package, advance five spending bills, and extend DHS funding at current levels for two weeks while talks continue on ICE reforms; the House is not set to return until Monday, making a short lapse possible.

South Florida is expecting unusually cold weather, and many residents are testing heaters or using space heaters and other heat sources. Local technicians and fire officials emphasized routine heater maintenance and noted the risks of space heaters placed too close to flammable items.

A video from Colorado's spring workouts showed coach Deion Sanders bench-pressing about 205 pounds alongside players, a moment that highlighted his increased physical involvement after last season's health challenges.

José Ramírez signed a seven-year extension with the Guardians that runs through 2032, and he said he wants to finish his career in Cleveland and help the team chase a World Series title.

Eliza Morales, a 30-year-old who was five months pregnant, was found dead after a Facebook Marketplace meeting; 19-year-old Nedas Revuckas has been arrested, charged with multiple crimes and appeared in court on Jan. 28.

Authorities say a Grand Rapids man was arrested and charged after his fiancé and her two teenage sons were found dead; investigators reported inconsistencies in his account and say he later allegedly confessed, while a 5-year-old in the home was unharmed.

Broadway Polaroids, a New York project known for candid Polaroid portraits of Broadway performers, says audiences increasingly value authenticity and presence as digital attention becomes harder to sustain.

A Spanish research team published results in PNAS showing a three‑drug (CNIO) regimen fully eliminated pancreatic tumors in mice; the authors say clinical trials are not yet possible and optimization for patients will be complex.

A three-day-old calf named Honey is the focus of Fouts Farm's second annual Kiss the Calf fundraiser, which aims to raise $5,000 for Seven Valleys Health Coalition's food rescue program and will be livestreamed Feb. 13.

The article describes Tengah Garden Residences as part of Singapore's planned Forest Town and highlights its eco-friendly design, smart‑home features, and community amenities.

The Town of Oyster Bay presented its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award to Jarvis Brown, president of CSEA Long Island Region 1, in recognition of his decades of labor and community service. Supervisor Joseph Saladino highlighted Brown's long record of advocacy and leadership.

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins warned in her 2025 Annual Report to Congress that the IRS will confront staffing cuts, leadership turnover and complex new tax rules for the 2026 filing season, and the agency is phasing out paper refund checks, which could delay refunds for people without direct deposit.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced 21 new members of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, including clinicians, advocates and some individuals reported to hold anti-vaccine views. The change follows policy directions by HHS leadership and a CDC wording update about vaccines and autism in November 2025.

Brooke Eby posted a video saying she has developed bulbar symptoms—trouble swallowing, changes in speech and extra saliva—and that she has been choking more over the past two months while adjusting her diet.

Pints for Paws will be held this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goodwood Museum and Gardens as a fundraiser for the Animal Shelter Foundation; tickets are $50 or $10 for non-drinkers.