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  1. A partial shutdown commenced at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 31, 2026, due to Congress's failure to pass appropriations, according to reports.

  2. Ski resorts in Colorado and Utah report snowpack at 56%-82% of average. This has led to declines in skier visits and international tourism.

  3. Long-term studies show strong adolescent family ties correlate with higher adult social connections and better health outcomes, according to research.

  4. A device from the University of Cambridge enhances communication for stroke survivors, showing a 55% satisfaction increase during trials, researchers report.

  5. Unannounced inspections in July 2025 rated maternity services as 'good' and A&E as needing improvement, according to the regulator.

  6. A company statement outlines plans for a 40% decrease in water-use intensity by 2030, according to corporate reports.

  7. Seven meningococcal disease cases have been reported in Chicago since January, according to health officials. Two of these cases resulted in deaths.

  8. SpaceX filed with the FCC to deploy up to one million satellites as orbital data centers, aiming to support AI computing, according to the company.

  9. As 25% of U.S. physicians are 65 or older, hospitals are urged to adopt competency assessments for aging doctors, according to recent findings.

  10. A jet has been traced to a region approximately 0.09 light-years from M87*, according to findings published in Astronomy & Astrophysics.