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Fiordaliso | Moment | Getty ImagesOver the last few years, Emma Kobil, a trauma counselor in Denver, started noticing a new topic coming up with her patients: artificial intelligence. “I’ve had clients lose their jobs due to AI, and it’s something we’ve processed in our sessions,” Kobil said. Often, they express “shock, disbelief and fear about navigating a changing career landscape where their skills are no longer needed,” she said. Other therapists said the technology is also vexing their patients. “What I hear most often is a fear of becoming obsolete,” said Harvey Lieberman, a clinical psychologist in New York.…

Between the toxic culture of the locker room and the Supreme Court’s challenges to trans athletes, it’s little wonder that queer and trans people have not often felt welcomed by the world of sports—one that, in 2026, still manages to feel overwhelmingly straight and male.Lately, though, there’s been a change in the cultural discourse around LGBTQ+ athletes, thanks in no small part to Heated Rivalry. Crave’s tremendously popular “gay hockey show,” which premiered on HBO Max in November, has managed to break through at a moment when, to hear actress and trans rights advocate Laverne Cox tell it, Hollywood is…

According to a press release from Thursday, OpenAI has just partnered with a major government contractor called Leidos to “deploy artificial intelligence in support of national priorities, including boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of government agencies.” The headline of the release described what Leidos and OpenAI are doing as “deploying AI to transform federal operations.” With an estimated market cap of $24 billion, Leidos is one of those big corporations like Sun Microsystems or Oracle that are clearly beloved by the powers that be despite not having—or apparently wanting—much in the way of a public-facing brand. The new arrangement between Leidos…

Jan 24, 2026, 07:19 PM ETLUBBOCK, Texas — JT Toppin and No. 12 Texas Tech just keep proving their toughness.Toppin had another double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Red Raiders beat No. 6 Houston 90-86 on Saturday, when they outrebounded the Cougars and overcame a spectacular 42-point game by true freshman Kingston Flemings.”They did an awesome, awesome job on the offensive boards,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. “They did to us what we’ve made a living doing to other people.”Editor’s PicksTexas Tech (16-4, 6-1 Big 12) finished with a 44-28 rebounding edge, including 21 offensive boards that…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The Winklevoss twins were donors to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and also backed his family’s business ventures. In a joint filing on Friday, the SEC and Gemini asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, which centered on the collapse of an investment product called Gemini Earn, with some investors losing access to their money for 18 months. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Gemini in 2023 and accused the company of defrauding investors. To justify dismissing the SEC’s…

Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy. This feature uses Apple Intelligence to provide spoken feedback during workouts and give motivation based on your activity history. Workout Buddy analyzes your pace, heart rate, distance and other metrics to deliver real-time encouragement and performance insights directly through connected Bluetooth headphones. It works in conjunction with the Workout app on Apple Watch and is partially controlled through the Fitness app on iPhone. This guide walks you through everything needed to set up and use Workout Buddy effectively during workouts.What Workout Buddy doesIt’s important to note…

It’s always a big deal when you get the commitment of a blue-chip recruit, but when it comes from the son of an Oregon Ducks legend, it becomes that much more special.On Saturday afternoon, 4-star athlete Sam Ngata announced his commitment to the Ducks. Ngata is the son of Oregon legend Haloti Ngata, who was recently inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Sam is rated as the No. 274 overall player in the 2027 class and the No. 12 ATH in the nation.AdvertisementAccording to 247Sports, Ngata is listed as a linebacker and will likely play somewhere on the…

Before Electronic Arts goes private in a groundbreaking sale, some US lawmakers are pleading for some federal oversight. Democratic members of the US Congress, as part of the Congressional Labor Caucus, penned a letter asking the Federal Trade Commission to “thoroughly review” the $55 billion acquisition of EA.EA confirmed the sale to the Public Investment Fund, or the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in September, but the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. Before the official change of ownership, the 46 House Democrats who signed the letter to the…

Colorado residents fill out cards and share their stories for content to send to congressional representatives regarding health-care cuts on Nov. 1, 2025, the first day of ACA open enrollment, in Northglenn, Colorado.Tom Cooper | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesSome states are stepping in to blunt the financial fallout of lapsed federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Mexico have all started offering additional state-funded premium subsidies in 2026 in order to help keep insurance premiums from becoming unaffordable for many residents after enhanced federal subsidies expired at the end…

New year… new bookshelf! At least that’s how we feel around here; nothing quite beats the thrill of a new book season.In that spirit, we present to you the best books we’ve read so far in 2026. As is the case in years past, this isn’t a comprehensive list. There are plenty of books you won’t find below that we’re excited to read: Tayari Jones’s Kin, a follow-up to her breathtaking American Marriage; new short story collections from Lauren Groff and Colm Toibin; the final installation in a Tana French trilogy; a new release from the Booker-winning Douglas Stuart. Perhaps…