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What Qualifies a Patient for Skilled Nursing Care? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • For seniors barely recovering from illness or surgery, knowing where to turn to next can feel both daunting and urgent. Fortunately, skilled nursing care can provide the support needed for a safe recovery. Here's what to know about navigating short-term skilled nursing care, also referred to as skil Therapy Red Flags: 8 Reasons to Leave Your Therapist 01/29/2026 07:00pm • If you've ever left therapy and wondered "is it just me, or should I find a new therapist?" you may want to be aware of these red flags. Some of the signs you should leave your therapist are clear. For instance, it would be inappropriate to have a romantic relationship with your therapist, and it wo After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began 01/29/2026 05:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including Microsoft’s worst drop in years and a sudden reversal for the price of gold, finished with only relatively modest moves on Thursday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% after flirting with its record high in the morning and dropping by US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says 01/29/2026 12:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It's the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death rates from all the nation's top killers, including heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses. What's mo A pre-Olympic treat for the US women's bobsled and skeleton teams: They got their hair done 01/29/2026 06:00am • The U.S. Olympic women's bobsled and skeleton racers spent this week going through their final preparations in advance of arrivals this weekend at the Milan Cortina Games. They were running, lifting weights, strategizing, whatever they could to get ready. They also worked on their hair. Well, techni New Florida coach Jon Sumrall making players 'earn the logo' in offseason workouts 01/29/2026 06:00am • GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jon Sumrall had no idea one of his first major moves as Florida’s football coach had been done before in Gainesville — more than two decades ago. Sumrall gave his players shorts, shirts and other gear without any Gators logos. It was reminiscent of Hall of Fame coach U Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, K-pop and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2026 Grammys 01/29/2026 01:13am • The competition is fierce. Kendrick Lamar's dominance continues at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where he leads the nominations with nine. He's followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, who boast seven each. Then it's Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Th A Guide to Senior Wound Care 01/28/2026 07:00pm • A lot of things change as you age -- from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal. For older adults, even small wounds can linger, raising the risk of infection and more serious complications. PSG's injury woes continue as winger Kvaratskhelia hurts right ankle against Newcastle 01/28/2026 06:03pm • PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain's injury woes continued as star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia limped off with a right ankle injury against Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday. Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury following a tackle from Anthony Elanga midway through the first half at Parc US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes 01/28/2026 05:22pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Few ripples washed through Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to hold its main interest rate steady, just like investors expected. The U.S. stock and bond markets each remained at a virtual standstill, while the U.S. dollar stabilized following its sharp recen Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents 01/28/2026 01:34pm • For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold. Where there's snow and cold, there are slips, falls and ice-related injuries. Authorities, first responders and medical professionals say that by following some common-sense rules, many of those problem Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to withdraw US support for Iraq 01/28/2026 11:48am • BAGHDAD (AP) — Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressed defiance Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw Washington’s support for Iraq if he returns to power. Al-Maliki, who was nominated last week by the country’s dominant political bloc to return to th Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it 01/28/2026 05:11am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person. “It is not lik Today in History: January 28, explosion of the space shuttle Challenger 01/28/2026 04:10am • Today is Wednesday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2026. There are 337 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. 7 police officers won't face criminal charges after man’s restraint death in Boston suburb 01/27/2026 10:16pm • SALEM, Mass. (AP) — The seven officers involved in the death of a 43-year-old man who became unresponsive and died as police tried to restrain him in a Boston suburb will not face criminal charges, Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker announced Tuesday. “After a comprehensive review of the facts,