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The USPTO issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent application covering use of masitinib to treat metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer, AB Science announced. The company says the patent, once granted, would provide US protection until May 2042 and adds to existing European coverage.

Researchers at the University of Florida say influenza D virus and a strain of canine coronavirus have animal origins, have been detected in humans in limited studies, and that improved surveillance, diagnostics and treatments are needed.

The article reports that the 2021 GameStop trading surge was driven in part by financial unease among younger investors and that surge brought many first-time retail traders into the market.

A 2025 European Heart Journal study found that people who drank coffee before noon had lower overall and cardiovascular mortality than non-drinkers, while drinking coffee throughout the day showed no reduced risk.

Hims & Hers will air a Super Bowl ad titled "Rich People Live Longer," narrated by Common, highlighting research the company cited that people in the top 1% live about seven years longer than those in the bottom 50%.

The article describes a suet-free "Marvel Meal," a high-fat mix of peanut butter, vegetable shortening, flour and cornmeal, that can be offered on pinecones, in log feeders, or cut for suet cages to feed winter birds.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced a run for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz ended his bid for a third term, and she filed paperwork on Jan. 22 to form a campaign committee.

Artemis II will fly as an engineering mission to test Orion and related systems, and Artemis III is officially slated to land astronauts on the Moon by 2028 but faces delays because the dedicated lunar lander has not yet been completed.

The Indiana Hoosiers' 2026 football schedule has been released; Indiana enters the year as the reigning national champion after a 16-0 season and Jan. 19 win over Miami, 27-21, and will host Ohio State on Oct. 17 among eight home games at Memorial Stadium.

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance within a wider set of free resources to help people assess digital mental health tools, noting chatbots and apps are widely used but are not a replacement for professional care.

Jerome Powell told his successor to "stay out of elected politics" and to meet regularly with Congress; the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting of 2026.

Same-store sales rose 4% as Starbucks projects fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.15 to $2.40.

The author describes LeBron James becoming emotional during a Cavaliers tribute in Cleveland and argues a final NBA season there is a fitting possibility, noting offseason roster and salary moves would determine feasibility.

Oliver Moore was moved to center after injuries in December and has played more assertively there, which let coach Jeff Blashill shuffle lines and place Frank Nazar on Connor Bedard’s wing during the game in Minnesota.

Washington, D.C., has fallen into single-digit and below-zero temperatures and could see a run of freezing days lasting into early February; the National Weather Service has issued cold-weather advisories and expects more this week.

Love Park Pretzels will cover adoption fees each month in 2026 for senior-aged and long-stay animals at the Napa County Animal Shelter; this month's sponsored animals are Rayo, a 10-year-old female Husky, and Charlotte, a 6-year-old female cat.

Whale watching in California offers seasonal sightings from San Diego to the Bay Area, including winter gray whale migrations and summer blue whale feeding; researchers report gray whale numbers have fallen sharply and recent December counts were unusually low.

JWST observations support the idea that some of the universe's earliest supermassive black holes formed by direct collapse of massive gas clouds rather than growing only from smaller stellar remnants.

From Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, a roundup lists 41 events across Greater Cleveland, including sports, film screenings, workshops, exhibits and family programs.

H&M reports a drop in supplier coal use and says a Vietnamese factory, Bangjie, will reach a carbon intensity score of zero once a new heat pump replaces diesel backup in April.

A study in south-eastern Germany found that applying lynx and wolf scents to sapling plots reduced deer visits and browsing, with lynx scent showing the strongest effect.

The Norton Museum of Art has appointed Lisa Mazzola as its William Randolph Hearst chief officer of learning and community engagement; she will begin the role in March and succeeds Glenn Tomlinson, who is retiring after 25 years.

Five-year cancer survival has improved substantially over the past decades, and experts say the growing number of survivors now face physical, mental and financial needs that require more focused care.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reports about 109,000 pounds of Asian carp were removed from the Kansas River between 2022 and 2025, with 2025 the highest year at 36,863 pounds.

Volvo Trucks North America will deliver three Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest in 2026 under the Bronx is Breathing initiative, supported by a US$10 million New York Clean Transportation Prizes award. The trucks will use battery-electric refrigeration for fully electric collection and initially charge at a new installation at the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative in Hunts Point.

Authorities say a 19-year-old was arrested and charged after a pregnant woman died during a Facebook Marketplace meetup; investigators report the woman and her unborn child were killed and the suspect is in custody.

The North of the River Recreation Foundation is holding a Love Your Park Fun Run & 5K this upcoming month to raise funds for youth recreation programs in Bakersfield.

Tottenham have shown stronger form in European competition while struggling in the Premier League, repeating a pattern from last season; they will not play in the Champions League again until the middle of March.

Sergey Brin donated $20 million to Building a Better California, a new nonprofit focused on housing affordability; the group disclosed other contributions and has funded two ballot initiative drives. It has not taken a position on a proposed 5% billionaire asset tax that could seek the November ballot.

AARP Indiana is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge grants from eligible nonprofits and government entities through March 4, 2026, to fund quick-action projects that improve livability for people of all ages.