Dept. of Education: Title IX applies to athlete pay - ESPN

The direct payment plans that many major college athletic departments are making for athletes would violate Title IX law, according to a Department of Education memo.

Bills go from favorite to underdog in Divisional Round rematch with Ravens - Buffalo Rumblings

After opening as -1.5 point favorites, are the odds really stacked against the Bills this Sunday?

Cancer in young women, impact of preferential treatment, NFL playoff preview: Catch up on the day’s stories - CNN

CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.

Biden’s Meta 'censorship' revelations 'vindicated' Alito dissent in RFK Jr case - Fox News

Conservatives said the decision from Mark Zuckerberg vindicated free speech protections for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., whose COVID-19 posts containing misinformation were taken down.

US FDA officially authorises Zyn nicotine pouches for sale - BBC.com

The pouches are used by less than 2% of US teens, the FDA said in granting the application allowing them to continue to be sold.

Trump's space policy won't catch Europe off guard, ESA chief says - Space.com

"We are certainly prepared for any scenarios that might come to the table."

Iowa Issues Warning For All Dog And Cat Owners - B100

Watch your pets closely.

Woman’s ‘Severe’ Hearing Loss Caused by a Tick Stuck in Her Ear - Gizmodo

Thankfully, the woman recovered fully once doctors "delicately" removed the creepy-crawly passenger.

Study explores link between people's professions and their genetic predisposition to neuropsychiatric traits - Medical Xpress

Polygenic scores (PGS) are metrics used to estimate the genetic predisposition of people to developing specific mental health conditions, personality traits or diseases. In recent years, these metrics have often been used to investigate the intricate connecti…

Planetary parade’s peak to align with clear Seattle skies this weekend - The Seattle Times

Stargazers have the best chance of catching a glimpse of Saturn and Venus in alignment on Saturday, Jan. 18.

US Retail Sales Broadly Advance After Upward Revision - Bloomberg

US retail sales broadly advanced in December, indicating strong consumer demand to wrap up the holiday season.

Hot dogs, sausage, and . . . dementia? Harvard and MIT research links ultra-processed meat with new health concerns. - The Boston Globe

The scientists hoped their findings would inform new dietary guidelines expected later this year.

Trump’s outsider Cabinet picks are rapidly gaining support for confirmation - The Associated Press

One by one, President-elect Donald Trump's hoped-for Cabinet is falling into place. Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth was back on track after a fiery Senate confirmation hearing that probed his drinking, allegations of sexual assault and qualifications to l…

Ravens reclaim Diontae Johnson in move with sneaky NFL draft implications - New York Post

Diontae Johnson is back for a second stint with the Ravens — but it has nothing to do with trying to help them win a Super Bowl this season.

Walgreens closing 5 Chicago stores next month - WGN TV Chicago

Walgreens announced plans to close about 1,200 locations over the next three years.

Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at Georgia airport for allegedly showing up to work intoxicated: police - Yahoo! Voices

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia for allegedly driving under the influence, police say.