The Atlanta Falcons have hired former MVP quarterback and Ring of Honor member Matt Ryan as their new president of football. Owner Arthur Blank made it official on Saturday. Blank and Ryan will hold a news conference on Tuesday. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “Throughout his remarkable 14-year career in Atlanta, Matt’s leadership, attention to detail, knowledge […]
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MIT named to prestigious 2026 honor roll for mental health services
MIT is often recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher learning not only in the United States, but in the world, by several publications, including U.S. News & World Report, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, and Forbes. Now, MIT also has the distinction of being one of just 30 colleges and […]
Read MoreEighteen MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2025-27
At MIT, a strong spirit of mentorship shapes how students learn, collaborate, and imagine the future. In a time of accelerating change — from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to the evolving realities of global research and work — guidance for technical challenges and personal growth is more important than ever. The Committed to Caring (C2C) […]
Read MoreBen Swesey: More to the story — Part 1
More than a hundred years after Ben Swesey and Bill Weaver steered an outboard-powered dory out of Resurrection Bay and were never seen again, an American video broadcaster included a segment about their disappearance on his YouTube channel. David Paulides, whose Missing 411 series boasts nearly a half-million subscribers, sat before shelves of labeled three-ring […]
Read MoreGoing boldly with pastry
I have made a lot of big decisions lately, and now that there is no turning back, it feels a little overwhelming … a sure bet is still a gamble, after all, and the stakes are so very high. I have suffered the disappointment of disillusionment, the bitter taste of soured dreams, and the sting […]
Read More'Philly Takeover': 49ers fans heading east to this weekend's playoff game against Eagles
San Francisco 49ers fans are heading to Philadelphia for this weekend’s playoff game. On Tuesday, we spoke with Avery Keyes – who is finalizing details for a Philly Takeover. “From Sunday night until this very moment, it’s been nonstop, planning, signing contracts for events,” Keyes said. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Keyes lives in Pennsylvania. He’s the […]
Read MoreArt has no bounds
A biologist, botanist, naturalist, environmental educator and artist, Conrad Field’s passion for the natural world is matched only by his passion for sharing it with others. This commitment to education, preservation and creativity manifests in his guiding local tours, lecturing on ships around the world, working as a seasonal biologist with the Kachemak Bay National […]
Read MoreStart your engines: 2026 speed season in Central Florida is near
The City of Daytona Beach is excited to kick off its Speed Season this month, inviting motorsport fans to enjoy an exhilarating lineup of events at the Daytona International Speedway. The season kicks off with the Roar Before The Rolex 24 from Jan. 22-25, 2026, which acts as a crucial test session for teams getting […]
Read MoreAtlanta Falcons fires head coach and general manger, team confirms
The Atlanta Falcons have made changes at the top Sunday after another lackluster season. The team fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, NFL league sources first confirmed to Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein on Sunday. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Morris leaves the team after two straight 8-9 seasons with no playoff […]
Read MoreSUGAR BOWL: UGA loses a heartbreaker to Ole Miss
No. 3 Georgia and No. 6 Ole Miss battled it out in the Sugar Bowl for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. In the end, it was the Rebels who came out on top. Ole Miss defeated Georgia, 39-34, behind a last-second field goal and safety to end the Bulldogs’ season. The Rebels […]
Read MorePet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth transitions for pets
Our Home-to-Home Program helps families rehome their pets without bringing them into a shelter. Pets stay in the home they know while their family, with our help, finds a new, loving one for them. This reduces stress for pets, gives families more choice, and helps the shelter to focus on animals in urgent need. If […]
Read MoreThe experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 8
Over the past 50 years or more, the City of Kenai has attempted on several occasions to capitalize on its long history, particularly on the remnants of the past still evident at this gathering place near the mouth of the Kenai River. Even today, the city’s website features a section called “Old Town,” which asks […]
Read MoreFood to fuel growing minds
In the last week of December 2024, I bought myself a kitten calendar for the coming year. I hung it on the wall beside my treadmill and set a black pen on the lid of an old trunk nearby. This calendar would be used to track the miles until I reached my 1000-mile goal. Every […]
Read MoreArt on holiday
Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and busy planning their 2026 exhibits. Others are hosting events and activities and are open regular hours, providing an opportunity to stroll downtown, meet artists and enjoy the variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. […]
Read MoreRobinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons recover to upset Rams
A Los Angeles Rams team that spent most of the season competing for the best record in the NFL now is third in its division, saddled with a two-game losing streak and bound to open the playoffs on the road. “This is a humbling league and we got humbled tonight,” Rams coach Sean McVay said […]
Read MoreFalcons’ Morris still seeking ways to ‘mimic’ the Rams’ winning formula entering Monday night game
Raheem Morris is trying to coach the Atlanta Falcons to play like the Los Angeles Rams. The records show Morris has found the Rams’ success is difficult to duplicate. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Coach Sean McVay’s Rams (11-4) will try to improve their playoff position when they face the […]
Read MoreOut of the Office: A metaphor on ice
I went ice skating for the first time in years last week, during the annual community Christmas Eve skate at Kevin Bell Arena. The last time I was there for something other than hockey photos, I was celebrating a friend’s birthday. That time, it’d been a while again since I’d put on skates. It didn’t […]
Read MoreJacksonville Icemen postpone game against Orlando after players’ union goes on strike
A months-long negotiation-turned-strike has caused the Jacksonville Icemen to postpone their Friday game against the Orlando Solar Bears. It was one of 13 total games across the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) to be postponed as players with the Professional Hockey Players’ Association, the union representing the Icemen and other players in the ECHL, are […]
Read MoreGeorgia Tech faces off against BYU in Pop-Tarts Bowl – Saturday on Channel 2
Georgia Tech goes for its first 10-win season since 2014 when it faces BYU at the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. The 24th-ranked Yellow Jackets (9-3) will be led by the ACC Player of the Year, senior quarterback Haynes King. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Watch the Pop-Tarts Bowl LIVE on Channel 2 at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. King […]
Read MorePet of the Week: Elma
Elma is a gentle soul with a huge heart. She gets along with other cats, enjoys playing with toys and loves attention. She is a sweet and affectionate young gal looking for her furever home. Make an appointment with us to meet Elma. To make an appointment to visit the Pets of the Week, call […]
Read MoreThe experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 7
AUTHOR’S NOTE: After the agricultural experiment station in Kenai closed May 1, 1908, Alaska station supervisor C.C. Georgeson had to decide the fate of the infrastructure at the decade-old facility. On May 1, 1908, Prof. Charles Christian Georgeson, supervisor of all agricultural experiment stations in Alaska, officially and “temporarily” closed the Kenai Station, which had […]
Read MoreChristmas cookies for a shared tradition
All around us, mothers and grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and daughters are making magic this week. We tell our bedtime stories and sing our songs in harmony and gather at the counter to roll and cut and toss our sweet memories in sugar. If we’re lucky, we have elder voices to recite their treasured recipes or […]
Read MoreCreativity as connection
A Homer artist working in a variety of mediums, June Denver’s creative outlets nurture both her creativity and her mental wellbeing. Working primarily in acrylic paint and oil pastel, Denver also occasionally dabbles in oil painting and sculpture. She paints on canvas, wood panels and driftwood in the way of reclaimed construction scrap and waste […]
Read MoreMIT in the media: 2025 in review
“At MIT, innovation ranges from awe-inspiring technology to down-to-Earth creativity,” noted Chronicle, during a campus visit this year for an episode of the program. In 2025, MIT researchers made headlines across print publications, podcasts, and video platforms for key scientific advances, from breakthroughs in quantum and artificial intelligence to new efforts aimed at improving pediatric health […]
Read MoreMIT community in 2025: A year in review
In 2025, MIT maintained its standard of community and research excellence amidst a shift in national priorities regarding the federal funding of higher education. Notably, QS ranked MIT No. 1 in the world for the 14th straight year, while U.S. News ranked MIT No. 2 in the nation for the 5th straight year. This year, President Sally […]
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On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for our times
I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first go-around, I’m just trying to keep up with the plot, as one does, and there are inevitably small details I end up missing. I’m a big fan of small details, so I delight in finding them upon rewatching the movie I’ve just seen. […]
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“Wait, we have the tech skills to build that”
Students can take many possible routes through MIT’s curriculum, which can zigag through different departments, linking classes and disciplines in unexpected ways. With so many options, charting an academic path can be overwhelming, but a new tool called NerdXing is here to help. The brainchild of senior Julianna Schneider and other students in the MIT […]
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Q&A: The secret sauce behind successful collegiate dining
MIT Director of Dining Andrew Mankus has been serving the Institute community since his arrival on campus in June. He brings a wealth of energy and experience — and a problem-solver’s sensibilities — to food service at MIT. Most recently, he led dining at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which has won the top […]
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Pet of the Week: Eep
This long-haired beauty is so sweet and affectionate. Eep loves her human friends, young and old. She even gets along with dogs, if they are calm and leave her be. Eep can be around some other cats, but prefers people to cats in general. She wants lots of love and attention from anyone who wants […]
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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 6
AUTHOR’S NOTE: By 1907, the end of the line had nearly arrived for Kenai’s agricultural experiment station, which had begun operation just north of the village in 1899. Newlyweds Milton and Margaret Snodgrass boarded the S.S. Tyonic, of the Cook Inlet Transportation Company, on the Fourth of July 1907, bound for the village of Kenai, […]
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Whimsy and magic
This is my last week working in the preschool. The decision to leave was not a hasty one, and was not brought on by upset or dissatisfaction, but was just the next step in my plan. I know sometimes it is necessary to make big sacrifices in the name of growth, but still, this one […]
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