Health

Discovery

Cheminformatics Merges Chemistry and Computing for Drug Design

Cheminformatics fuses chemistry with computer science to model molecular behavior and speed up drug discovery. Researchers use algorithms and machine learning to predict compound interactions and design targeted therapies.

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Public Health

Eric Dane’s Last Ship: Legacy of a Star Sunk by ALS

Eric Dane commanded the screen as a steely naval hero in The Last Ship, staring down apocalyptic plagues with unyielding grit. His real-life battle with ALS proved an even fiercer storm, one he faced until his death at 53, leaving behind a final on-camera plea to his daughters that echoes across Netflix screens.

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Corporate

Philips CEO: AI Boosts Diagnostics Without New Investment

Artificial intelligence can double global diagnostic capacity through software upgrades alone, without requiring fresh capital spending, Royal Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said. Speaking in Bengaluru after the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Jakobs highlighted India's pivotal role in this shift.

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Asia Pacific

21-Year-Old Cargo Ship Navigator Arrested in Fatal Japan Collision

Japanese authorities arrested a 21-year-old navigator Saturday for professional negligence after her cargo ship slammed into a stationary fishing boat off central Japan, killing two men. Hanon Sugimoto admitted she was alone at the helm during Friday's crash near Toba in Mie Prefecture.

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US Politics

CNN’s Abby Phillip clashes with podcaster over Trump tariff powers

CNN anchor Abby Phillip sharply challenged conservative podcaster Anthony Esposito on air Friday night after he claimed tariffs differ from taxes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling. Phillip pressed Esposito on whether foreign governments pay U.S. tariffs, prompting her to say, 'I can't believe you just said that.'

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Elections

Libertarian Candidate John Hancock Charged in Hit-and-Run on Woman

John Hancock, a Libertarian candidate for Congress in Ohio's 1st District, faces felony charges for allegedly striking Adrienne Fant with his car and fleeing the scene on Dec. 3. The crash near Groesbeck Road and Hamilton Avenue left Fant with life-threatening injuries requiring three brain surgeries.

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US Politics

Irish Schools Face SNA Cuts Despite Record Hiring for 2026/27

Schools across Ireland report sharp reductions in special needs assistant (SNA) allocations for the 2026/27 school year, even as the total number of SNA posts nationwide reaches a record high. Principals and teachers blame the shift of resources to new special classes and schools, leaving mainstream classrooms strained.

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Cybersecurity

90% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Firewalls First, Barracuda Says

Attackers exploited firewalls in 90% of ransomware incidents last year through unpatched software or stolen accounts, according to Barracuda Networks. One attack encrypted systems just three hours after breaching defenses.

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Corporate

NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

The New York State Nurses Association announced a second tentative contract Friday for 4,200 striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after six weeks on the picket line. The union scheduled an immediate ratification vote without releasing details of the agreement.

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Energy & Commodities

21 Families Displaced 6 Days After Centreville Gas Explosion

Twenty-one families in Centreville, Virginia, remain displaced six days after a natural gas explosion destroyed a home, with crews still hunting for the leak's source. Residents like Kim Rogers and Cami Minks have taken up temporary residence at the Hyatt Place in Chantilly, footing the bill for hotel stays and restaurant meals.

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Medicine

Tirzepatide Cuts Alcohol Intake 50% in Rodent Study

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, slashed voluntary alcohol consumption by more than 50% and blocked relapse-like drinking in rodents, researchers reported. The findings appear in the journal eBioMedicine.

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Medicine

Forceps Left in Patient’s Abdomen Sparks Kerala Protests

Police in Kerala filed charges against a retired doctor after artery forceps turned up inside a woman's abdomen two years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. The discovery ignited protests across the state, including a Youth Congress mob storming Health Minister Veena George's home with demands for her ouster.

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Wellness

Houston Group Distributes Narcan to Combat Overdoses in Black Men

A Houston nonprofit is training residents to reverse overdoses with free Narcan nasal spray, targeting older Black men who face rising death rates from opioids. The African American Male Wellness Agency just secured a $1 million grant to expand its efforts downtown and beyond.

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Medicine

Nativ African Restaurant Shocked by 0/5 Hygiene Rating in Bournemouth

A family-run African restaurant on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth received a zero out of five food hygiene rating during a January 2026 inspection by the Food Standards Agency. Owner Prince Ogbuji called the result shocking and expressed disappointment for loyal customers.

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Corporate

Philips CEO: AI in Healthcare Will Improve Billions of Lives

Artificial intelligence in healthcare will be remembered for improving billions of lives over the next decade, Philips CEO Roy Jakobs predicted at the AI Impact Summit. He stressed that AI aims to free clinicians for more human interaction rather than replace them.

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