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So, CES 2026 happened, and wow, it was a lot. It’s like the future decided to show up early this year. We saw a bunch of new tech that’s supposed to change things, from how we work to how we live. It’s always a bit of a mix of what’s actually coming soon and what’s just a cool idea, but this year felt different. A lot of it seemed pretty real, and the big buzzword, as usual, was AI. It’s everywhere, seriously. We’re talking about it powering everything from our homes to our cars. It’s getting pretty wild out there.…

Kelly McDuff and her family had just moved into her new home when she was greeted by an unexpected gift: a homemade cake. “We just moved into a house and my 98-year-old neighbor just dropped off a cake to welcome us to the neighborhood,” McDuff wrote in the caption of a TikTok video, which currently has 20.1 million views. Image via Kelly McDuff / TikTokAs she filmed herself with her hand over her mouth, speechless, the next caption read: “He’s lived here for 52 years and ‘hopes we love it as much as he has.’”The next day, McDuff returned the favor by…

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CareSource Nevada and the UNLV School of Public Health have announced a grant challenge supporting nonprofit initiatives and research focused on key community health priorities, backed by a $300,000 investment from the CareSource Foundation. Of the $300,000 investment, $150,000 will be distributed through the CareSource Foundation Community Health Innovation Grant Challenge, providing grants of up to $25,000 to as many as six Nevada nonprofit organizations. The remaining $150,000 will support UNLV School of Public Health faculty research and the work of the Nevada Community Health Coalition in the areas of maternal and child health,…

                                Do You Know the Rule? To be compensable, an injury must occur in the course and scope of employment and arise out of employment. ’Under the street-risk rule, an injury that occurs while an employee is driving arises out of employment only if: The employee’s duties require his presence on public streets; and  The injury was caused by a risk inherent to traveling on streets. To recover under the street-risk rule, there must be a connection between work and using the road. What categories of…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley (SPCRV) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) are presenting the fifth annual Youth Mental Health Awareness Month this February.The objective of this month for SPCRV and BRBH is to promote positive youth mental health and underscore resources for those who may struggle.In addition, the two organizations are offering free training to better understand mental health challenges, suicide, prevention strategies, and more:AdvertisementAdvertisementAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives Presentation: an introduction to suicide preventionYouth or Adult Mental Health First Aid Training: a course that trains participants on mental health…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration is changing its workflow, with agents now taking on cases nationwide rather than just locally.A recent investigation found members of the Department of Government Efficiency may have mishandled the Social Security data of at least 1,000 people.The government is currently shut down as Congress debates the next funding bill. This will not impact the distribution of benefits. From changes to the Social Security Administration workflow to what happens to benefits during a government shutdown, here is what you need to know about Social Security for February. Why This Matters Most Social Security beneficiaries live…

Gilah Mashaal, the owner of Minnesota yarn shop Needle & Skein, has had a busy few weeks.“It’s been insane,” she told Good Good Good. “It really has.”Needle & Skein launched a call to action for the craft community amidst aggressive United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Minnesota in mid-January. Their intention was to encourage knitters and crocheters to create a red winter hat with a tassel on the end — called the “Melt the ICE hat” — inspired by a Norwegian design made in opposition to Nazi Germany in the 1940s. Needle & Skein made knitting and crochet patterns available…

Millions of Americans will receive a Social Security payment this week, with some retirees eligible for monthly benefits as high as $5,181, depending on their earnings history and when they chose to claim.More than 70 million people nationwide rely on Social Security each month for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Because of the program’s size, the Social Security Administration issues payments on a staggered schedule rather than sending all checks at once.Here’s what beneficiaries should know as February payments roll out.Social Security: What to Know This WeekTuesday, February 3, is a key payment date for several groups of recipients:People who…

The mushroom cloud from the thermonuclear explosion resulting from Operation Crossroads Baker 8 years, 4 months, and 29 days—that’s how long it’s been since the last nuclear weapon was detonated on Earth—and it’s also the longest such timespan since the nuclear age began. Since that fateful day in the sands of America’s southwest in 1945, it’s actually rather mind-boggling how many nuclear weapons have been donated. Dylan Spaulding, a senior member at the Union of Concerned Scientists who saw fit to mark this long, inter-detonation period with a blog post, explained that since the Trinity test, 2,000 nuclear weapons have…

By Capital Blue CrossFor years, mental health has been discussed primarily in terms of emotions, behavior, and cognitive well-being. But emerging evidence shows it plays a far greater role in overall health than many realize – including a direct connection to heart disease.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health disorders can contribute to physical changes in the body that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. These effects can arise from both short‑term episodes and long‑term conditions, influencing how the heart functions and how the body responds to stress.“We often separate mental and physical health in…