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Assemblymember David A. Alvarez introduced AB 35 to exempt Proposition 4 funds from the Administrative Procedure Act so $10 billion in voter-approved climate funding can be disbursed more quickly; the bill advanced from the Assembly Appropriations Committee and now awaits a floor vote.

A new study estimates residential wood combustion accounts for about 21.9% of wintertime PM2.5 in the contiguous U.S. and is associated with roughly 8,600 premature deaths each year.

A NASA study using triple oxygen isotope measurements of Apollo lunar regolith reports that meteorite delivery since about four billion years ago could have supplied only a small fraction of Earth's ocean water.

A guide outlines seven vitamins and natural supplements — including magnesium, melatonin and vitamin D — that studies and market research associate with improved sleep, and it notes possible side effects, interactions and that supplements are not regulated like prescription drugs.

Samuels & Associates agreed to take over operations of Time Out Market in Fenway a day before it was set to close, and the Time Out Market name will remain under a license agreement.

A beauty editor describes a single Fraxel laser session, reporting a week of visible downtime with 'MENDS' flakes around days 4–5 and clear improvement in skin tone and texture by three to eight weeks after treatment.

Archaeologists uncovered two chamber tombs and a probable shrine to Hercules near Via Pietralata, outside Rome's ancient walls, along with an ancient road and large stone basins. Bronze coins found at the site indicate use from the 5th–4th centuries B.C. through the first century A.D., officials reported.

Researchers report that volunteering is associated with better mood and lower stress in older adults.

The Weather Prediction Center says guidance shifted slightly north for a major winter storm that will bring bands of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies and Plains into the East Coast Friday through the weekend.

JWST observations have found very large black holes in the early universe that challenge traditional stellar-seed growth models, and researchers are examining direct-collapse, primordial, and related formation scenarios.

Research published in JAMA using American Cancer Society data reports that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among U.S. adults aged 50 and younger, even as overall cancer deaths in that age group fell about 44% since 1990.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will deposit February 2026 disability payments on Friday, Feb. 27; about 6.5 million veterans received tax-free VA disability compensation as of 2024.

Starting in 2026, Medicare Part B premiums increase to $202.90 per month; a six-state prior-authorization pilot called WISeR began on Jan. 1; and Medicare narrowed telehealth coverage with a Jan. 31 rule requiring many virtual visits to occur from a rural medical facility.

Veterinary groups and pet experts outline seven practical measures for cold-weather pet safety, including preparing emergency supplies, keeping animals indoors during severe storms, cleaning paws after walks, and confirming identification. The guidance aims to reduce risks such as hypothermia, poisoning from de-icing chemicals or antifreeze, burns near heaters, and pets becoming lost.

Police in Lawrenceville found four adults dead in a home and discovered three unharmed children hiding in a closet; a suspect was arrested nearby and authorities said the case appears domestic-related.

The US Poison Center Network — 53 regional centers serving every state and territory — handles millions of exposures and, according to a RAND report, saves about $3.1 billion a year; recent budget pressures and years without inflation-adjusted federal funding threaten their capacity.

In 94,006 UK Biobank participants followed for a median 9.8 years, lower wrist-activity circadian rhythm amplitude (lowest quartile) was associated with higher risks of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma; MRI data from a 15,106-person subcohort showed higher liver fat and fibroinflammatory scores with lower rhythm amplitude.

Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel tells TODAY.com he prioritizes dietary fiber for healthy aging, and reports show most U.S. adults consume about 14 grams daily versus the 25–38 grams recommended.

Meal-replacement bars can be nutritious when they are high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients; some bars contain added sugars, extra calories, and artificial ingredients and should not replace all meals.

Researchers dated a faint hand stencil in a Limestone cave at Liang Metanduno to about 67,800 years ago using uranium‑thorium dating of overlying calcite, making it the oldest known surviving human-made rock art; the team surveyed dozens of Sulawesi-area sites and dated multiple pieces of ancient cave art.

The article presents four soups—spiced lentil and carrot, butternut squash and sweet potato, chicken and bean, and minestrone—as batch-cooking options and highlights ingredients linked to heart health such as leafy greens, beans, and potassium-rich vegetables.

Malawi began a cholera vaccination campaign this week targeting vulnerable areas after unusually heavy rains and flooding raised the risk of outbreaks; health officials reported at least 17 cases and one death in Blantyre.

A new modeling study by researchers including Austin Green suggests salt-rich patches of Europa's near-surface ice can become denser and weaker, detach, and sink through an approximately 30-kilometer ice shell, carrying oxidants and other chemicals toward the hidden ocean. NASA's Europa Clipper is scheduled to arrive at Jupiter in 2030 and will conduct close flybys to study Europa's ice shell and ocean in greater detail.

India has confirmed five Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, including healthcare workers, and nearly 100 people have been asked to quarantine while patients are treated in hospitals around Kolkata; there is no approved vaccine or specific cure.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Storm Ingrid, which will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of southwest England and south Wales; the warning runs until 9am on Saturday.

Former Tennessee economic development director Lady Jackson was recruited by Gov. Phil Bredesen to expand Dolly Parton's Imagination Library across the state, and within about 18 months all 95 counties had committed to support the program. The state pledged more than $1.5 million annually to match local contributions while private donors and nonprofits helped fund local participation.

Microsoft is rolling out AI features to Paint and Notepad for Windows Insiders, including a Paint 'Coloring book' tool that generates four blank templates from text prompts and Notepad streaming for AI writing tools.

Two proposed data centers in Port Washington and Mount Pleasant have requested nearly four gigawatts of power; the article calls for requiring developers to cover infrastructure costs and use clean energy to protect ratepayers and water supplies.

A study by Cai, Jiang and Li published in the International Journal of Equity Health presents function-specific pathway models and a group difference perspective to examine factors shaping healthy ageing among disabled older adults, using large-scale longitudinal data and advanced modeling.

Analysts say 2026 could be make-or-break for OpenAI as investor attention shifts to returns; the company has reported large cash burn while preparing for a possible IPO.