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Jan 16 2026RELIGION

Baton Rouge Faith Events: Celebrations and Inspiration Ahead

Baton Rouge is buzzing with faith-based events in the coming weeks. First up, St. James Baptist Church is throwing a big party. They're celebrating their pastor, Rev. J. L. Franklin, and his wife, Lisa, on February 1st. The service kicks off at 8 a. m. , and everyone's invited. After the service, th

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

The Unseen Pages of History: A Look at Past Events

History often hides in plain sight. Old newspapers are like time capsules. They show us what life was like in the past. On January 16, several big events happened over the years. These events shaped the region in different ways. In 1918, the world was at war. The Dixon Evening Telegraph talked abou

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Jan 16 2026SPORTS

A Mother's Fight for Fair Play in Sports

Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and women's sports advocate, recently shared a concerning experience. She had to take extreme measures to protect her 3-month-old daughter during a visit to the Supreme Court. The reason? Death threats related to her advocacy work. Gaines was in Washington, D. C.

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Pharma's Future: How Contract Manufacturing is Changing the Game

The world of pharmaceuticals is changing fast. Companies are teaming up to innovate, strengthen their supply chains, and get their products to market. This shift is big news, and it's important for anyone making decisions in this field to stay informed. The market for contract manufacturing in phar

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Queen and Glastonbury: A Clash of Values

Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has made it clear that the band won't be playing at Glastonbury anytime soon. His reason? Politics. May has been vocal about his disagreement with Michael Eavis, the festival's founder, over badger culling. Badger culling is a hot topic in the UK. It's a go

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Tuberculosis: The Path to Smarter, Shorter Treatments

Tuberculosis is a tough nut to crack. Doctors need to understand the patient's unique profile to treat it effectively. This includes looking at their health background, the severity of the disease, the amount of bacteria present, how the bacteria respond to drugs, and the patient's immune response.

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Jan 16 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Models with EMC2

Cognitive models are like secret codes that help us understand how people make choices. EMC2 is a tool in R that makes working with these models easier. It guides users through five steps to build and analyze these models using Bayesian statistics. First, EMC2 helps translate complex cognitive mode

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces Wanted for Baywatch Revival

Fox Entertainment and Fremantle are on the hunt for new talent to bring the classic show Baywatch back to life. They're looking for a diverse group of actors to play various roles, from lifeguards to beachgoers, and even bartenders. The open casting call is set for February 18 at the Marina Del Rey

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Crypto: A Question of Trust

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised eyebrows by highlighting former Representative Carolyn Maloney's new job in the crypto world. Maloney recently joined the Coalition for Prediction Markets, a group that includes big names like Kalshi, Crypto. com, and Robinhood. The coalition's main goal is to pus

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Oil Markets: A Storm Brewing?

Oil traders are in a tough spot. They're dealing with big problems in Venezuela, Iran, and the Black Sea. These issues have pushed oil prices up in the last three months. But there's still a lot of oil out there. This makes things confusing for investors. First, there was a big shake-up in Venezuel

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