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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

How Kids With Early Brain Injuries Handle New Words

Kids who had a stroke at birth often find it tough to use language. But do they have trouble learning new words? A recent study tried to find out. They tested 3. 5-year-olds with a specific type of stroke called PAIS and compared them to kids without strokes. The test involved a game to teach new wo

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Jan 09 2026SPORTS

Wild-Card Weekend: A Clash of Predictions

The NFL playoffs are here, and the wild-card weekend is about to kick off. This is the time when teams fight for a spot in the next round. The last week of the regular season didn't go as planned for some. One expert went 9-7 straight up and 6-10 against the spread. Meanwhile, another expert had a b

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Jan 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating Icons: A Night of Honors and Heartfelt Moments

The Golden Globes festivities kicked off with a star-studded event, Golden Eve, in Los Angeles. This year, the spotlight was on two legendary actresses, Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren. Parker received the prestigious Carol Burnett Award, while Mirren was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Awar

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Jan 09 2026CRYPTO

No Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, Trump Says

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX, is in prison for a huge financial scam. He got 25 years for stealing billions from customers. Now, he wants a pardon. But Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, says no way. Trump made this clear in a recent interview. He won't pardon Bankman-Fried or ot

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Jan 09 2026SCIENCE

Mars Rocks and Political Shocks: The Fight for NASA's Future

On Mars, a rover named Perseverance found a rock that could change everything. This rock, full of ancient mud and organic stuff, might hold clues about life on Mars. Scientists are excited because if life existed there, it could mean life is common in the universe. But bringing this rock back to Ear

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Jan 09 2026OPINION

Anchorage's Child Care Dilemma: Learning from Minnesota's Mistakes

Anchorage is thinking about using local money to support child care. Some people say this is a bad idea because of a fraud scandal in Minnesota. But is this a fair comparison? Minnesota's problem was with federal money. The money went through many hands before reaching the day cares. When fraud was

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Jan 09 2026FINANCE

Investors of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) - What You Need to Know

Investors who bought shares of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) between February 26, 2025, and August 4, 2025, might want to pay attention. A law firm is reaching out to these investors, suggesting they could be part of a class action lawsuit. The firm claims that during this time, the company made

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Jan 09 2026WEATHER

Chilly Days Ahead: Arizona Braces for a Deep Freeze

Arizona is not just about scorching sun and cacti. It can get pretty cold too! The National Weather Service in Tucson issued a freeze warning on Thursday, Jan. 8. This warning covers several areas, including Upper San Pedro River Valley, Sierra Vista, Benson, and even parts of Eastern Cochise below

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Ancient Bones Reveal Our Roots and a Magnetic Twist

Deep in a cave in Morocco, old bones tell a story. They show where our species might have started. These bones are over 773, 000 years old. They were found in layers of earth that formed when Earth's magnetic field flipped. This flip happened a long time ago. The north pole was near the south pole.

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Golden Globes: Stars Shine Bright as Presenters Revealed

The Golden Globes is gearing up for its 83rd edition, and the list of presenters is nothing short of star-studded. From Hollywood legends to rising stars, the ceremony will feature a diverse group of celebrities taking the stage. Among the notable names are George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Charli

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