MILAN — The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina is happening right now, marking the official start of these Games. This year's main ceremony is at San Siro Stadium in Milan, a 100-year-old venue and the oldest in Italy. Officials previously announced an inclusive theme featuring a show inside the stadium, but the festivities stretch across the clusters of the Milano Cortina Games, including satellite ceremonies in Livigno and Predazzo. The parad

There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an external trigger. The trigger can be short-term, such as a work deadline or a fight with a loved one or long-term, such as being unable to work, discrimination, or chronic illness. People under stress experience mental and physical symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue, muscle pain, digestive troubles, and difficulty sleeping. Anxiety, on the other hand,

CHICAGO, IL — Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Chicago Hope Academy in support of both the U.S. Department of Education’s national Returning Education to the States Tour and History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour. On her Returning Education to the States tour, Secretary McMahon is visiting all fifty states to hear from students, teachers, and leaders about best educational practices in their own communities. The History Rocks! tour aims to stre

There are currently 33,179 aliens in California’s custody with active detainers. The crimes of these aliens include  399 homicides, 3,313 assaults, 3,171 burglaries, 1,011 robberies, 8,380 dangerous drugs offenses, 1,984 weapons offenses, and 1,293 sexual predatory offenses WASHINGTON — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta calling on him to put the safety of Americans first and hon

" Melania ," the controversial documentary featuring first lady Melania Trump , surprised at the box office, notching a $7 million opening weekend, according to estimates released Sunday, Feb. 1, by Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Brett Ratner , who has been in Hollywood exile since denying sexual harassment allegations in 2017, "Melania" had been tracking for a $3 million to $5 million opening. The movie follows the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump 's second in

A group of Harvard University alumni have committed $50 million to endow 50 new PhD fellowships in the university’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The gifts represent an effort to shore up financial support for graduate students during a period of continuing political and economic pressures on the institution. The initiative, announced by FAS Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra on Tuesday, will be used to create a matching fund with the ultimate goal of raising $100 million by June 30, acco

As digital relationships proliferate, psychologists explore the mental health risks and benefits Once the realm of science fiction, human-AI relationships are becoming normal aspects of daily life. While generative AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have become common tools for many users, a new wave of AI apps, such as Replika, Character.AI , and dozens more, are specifically designed to simulate human companionship. The essential distinction between the assis

WASHINGTON — Today in Nogales, Arizona, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that one year into the Trump administration, DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are continuing to set new records for border security. Preliminary January data shows both CBP overall encounters and U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions remain at historic lows, with January marking the fourth consecutive month of declining border crossings. “In President Trump

There are few things more universal than a sweet tooth. Whether it’s a warm cookie after dinner, a popsicle on a summer afternoon or a handful of candy to get you through the work day, most of us find comfort in something sweet. And among America’s most beloved treats, few rival chocolate. But not all chocolate is created equal. While many varieties are loaded with added sugars and other additives, "dark chocolate contains a much higher percentage of cocoa than milk chocol

Children and adolescents are growing up in a whirlwind of digital overload, climate anxiety, economic uncertainty, and social instability. In response, psychologists are leading a paradigm shift toward a preventive, whole-child approach that can better support the mental well-being of today’s youth. “Our field originally held this assumption that there’s going to be a small subset of kids with mental or behavioral conditions who need our services,” said psychologist Cody Host

Celebrate America’s 250 th  Anniversary by Entering the America250FL Essay and Art Contests Tallahassee, Fla., February 2, 2026 –  To honor the 250 th  anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite all Florida students in grades K-12 to participate in the America250FL art and essay contests. The essay and art contests provide an opportunity for students to pause and reflect on our nation’s past and honor Florida’s contr

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communities allowing thousands of religious workers—including priests, nuns, and rabbis—that previously were required to remain outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services. This rule significantly reduces this wait time, providing stability and minimizing disruptions for faith-based communities. “Under the leadership of

From ride breakdowns to meltdowns, these simple strategies help you stay calm and keep your family happy when Disney World plans go off track. 0:00 / The Most Magical Place on Earth  may not always feel magical. Sometimes a ride you were looking forward to  breaks down  or an experience you wanted is booked up. You or your kids may get hangry, overstimulated, or just  too hot . In four decades of going to Walt Disney World, I’ve run into just about every hiccup guests may enc

Do you avoid difficult conversations, at home or at work, even when you see no other way to resolve an ongoing problem? If you do, you’re not alone. According to a recent study, people in troubled relationships delay an average of 2.68 years before beginning couples therapy , and workplace studies show that employees will often quit rather than complain. Fear is at the root of most of our conflict avoidance. We’re scared of damaging relationships—as well as our own reputatio

Tallahassee, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida will be opting in to the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit established through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to expand school choice efforts. “Florida families have access to the nation’s top ranked and largest school choice program. About 1.4 million students are enrolled in school choice options in Florida—more than most other states’ entire K-12 school population,” said Governor Ron DeSantis . “The new

CALEXICO, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced the implementation of a temporary pedestrian facility at the Calexico West Port of Entry. The temporary facility is scheduled to open Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Located one block east of the current pedestrian crossing areas, the temporary building will provide up to eight processing lanes to increase capacity and facilitate more travel. All pedestrians entering and exiting to and from Mexicali