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Jan 20 2026CELEBRITIES

New Mexico Hearing: Actor Faces Serious Accusations

In New Mexico, a big hearing is happening. It's about Timothy Busfield, an actor known for shows like "The West Wing. " He's accused of serious things. The charges say he touched kids in a bad way when they were on a TV show set. Melissa Gilbert, his wife, might talk at this hearing. She's famous f

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Davos Under Trump: A Mix of Tension and Strategy

The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is buzzing with anticipation and unease as President Trump prepares to speak. The atmosphere is thick with mixed feelings. Some top executives openly express their concerns, calling recent events "unpredictable" and "unusual. " Yet, many of thes

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Pregnancy and Wildfire Smoke: A Hidden Risk?

Wildfire smoke might be doing more harm than we thought. New research shows that when pregnant women breathe in this smoke, their kids might have a higher chance of having autism. The study looked at over 200, 000 births in Southern California. It found that the risk was highest when moms were expos

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Decoding Protein Folding: The Missing Pieces

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies. They do lots of important jobs. But before they can work, they need to fold into the right shape. This is called the native structure. Scientists know a lot about these final shapes. But they don't know much about the shapes proteins take while folding.

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Jan 20 2026WEATHER

Cleveland's Big Freeze: What's the Deal with These Extreme Temps?

Cleveland is no stranger to cold weather, but this week's temperatures are pushing the limits. The National Weather Service (NWS) says the city can expect a high of 16 degrees on Tuesday, with lows around 9 degrees. But that's not even the worst of it. Wind chills are expected to drop between -15 an

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Section V Stars: Who Shined Brightest This Week?

Section V athletes are making waves, and it's time to decide who stood out the most from January 12-18. The vote is open until 8 p. m. Thursday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Friday morning. Anyone can nominate an athlete by sending an email, but only those who play on Section V boys

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Putting Families First: A New Look at What Really Matters

Utah is known for its strong communities. But what makes a community strong? It's not just about shared beliefs. It's about making sure everyone has what they need to live well. This means good jobs, affordable homes, and access to healthcare. Yet, many policies seem to overlook these basic needs.

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Jan 20 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap in Metro Detroit: Schools Might Shut Down

Metro Detroit is bracing for a harsh cold snap. Temperatures are set to drop significantly, with wind chills plunging below zero. This extreme cold could force schools to close their doors on Tuesday, January 20. The region is under a Winter Weather Advisory. This warning is in effect until Tuesday

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Scarborough's Isabella Harmon: A Day of Personal Bests

At the University of Southern Maine indoor track facility, Scarborough High senior Isabella Harmon was the last one standing. While most athletes had already left, she was still working on her pole vault, aiming to improve her personal best. Earlier, she had already won the high jump and placed thir

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Moldova's Big Step Away From Russian Influence

Moldova is taking big steps to leave a group called the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which is led by Russia. This group was formed after the Soviet Union fell apart. The country's foreign minister, Mihai Popsoi, said they are working on the legal steps to make this happen. Moldova has

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