Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth.
News We Love: ‘Banks,’ a dog pulled from a muddy Iowa river, may soon have a new home

Firefighters rescued a Great Pyrenees stuck in mud along a river in Iowa, using a boat to reach the dog in a wooded area.
Vermont’s first ‘kid governor’ sworn into office

During the one-year term she won through a civics education program, Roslyn Fortin will advocate for community-level ways Vermonters can support people experiencing homelessness.
Judge restricts federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests in Minneapolis

A judge is restricting federal officers from using tear gas and other crowd control tactics on peaceful protesters who are not obstructing authorities in Minneapolis, where demonstrations against immigration enforcement persist.
Man gets human kidney after record-breaking pig kidney performance

Tim Andrews set a world record — living with a genetically modified pig kidney for 271 days. Now, he has a human kidney again.
Wintry mix possible for Sunday ahead of frigid temperatures Monday morning

A look at the cold blast for Martin Luther King Day across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry
OpenAI plans to introduce ads based on your conversations with ChatGPT

OpenAI makes some money from paid subscriptions but needs more to pay for its over $1 trillion in financial obligations for the computer chips and data centers that power its AI services.
Tracking 2026 Super Bowl ticket prices

While NFL teams are vying for a spot in this year’s Super Bowl, fans from around the country are looking ahead at ticket prices for the big game.
Savannah Hockey Classic gets underway Friday with SEC showdowns, overtime thriller

The 27th Savannah Hockey Classic heats up with six teams, SEC showdowns, and the Ghost Pirates Cup on the line.