The first material ever collected from the far side of the Moon could help settle a long-held lunar mystery.
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The first material ever collected from the far side of the Moon could help settle a long-held lunar mystery.
According to a Chinese Academy of Sciences analysis of Moon dust ferried to Earth by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, the reason the…

DALLAS, TEXAS (January 12, 2026) – In December, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 issued Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders (SSUROs) for unregistered pesticides to four companies following marketplace inspections in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), companies must register pesticides with EPA, including cleaning products that claim to kill bacteria and other microbes. The orders were issued to AK Wholesale LLC, C.T. Grocers dba La Abarrotera, Productos Bredy USA, and Border Cash & Carry.
“EPA is cracking down on companies that sell illegal pesticides to unsuspecting customers,” said Regional Administrator Scott Mason. “When you go to the store to buy antibacterial cleaners, you expect them to be safe and not pose a danger to you and your family. This action demonstrates EPA’s unwavering commitment to protecting American families from the sales of illegal pesticides.”
The SSUROs addressed pesticidal products labelled as Ajax Pino, Ariel Matic, Axiom Polvo Superficies, Bed Bugs No More, Clorox Blanqueador (Concentrado), Clorox Ropa, Fabuloso Ultra Frescura/Frescura Activa (various), and Salvo Multiusos. These products, which were not registered with EPA, appear to have been made in Mexico, Pakistan, or Vietnam and are considered pesticides under FIFRA due in part to the pesticidal claims made on their labels.
Under FIFRA, EPA regulates the importation of pesticides and devices to ensure only safe and compliant products are sold in the United States. EPA can take enforcement actions if a company fails to register a pesticide, including denying entry of those products and issuing notices of warning, a SSURO, and penalties to companies for illegal distribution.
EPA urges consumers to look at the labels of all pesticide products. Cleaning products that claim to kill bacteria, viruses, and microbes must have EPA registration numbers. With limited exceptions, all pesticides distributed or sold in the United States must be registered with EPA to ensure that they perform as intended and will not adversely harm people, non-target species, or the environment when used as directed.
For additional information about pesticides, visit EPA’s Pesticide website.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Monday (Jan. 12) that Graham Family Head Ice Hockey Coach Brandon Naurato has agreed to a contract extension with the Wolverine program…

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January 12, 2026
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Federal bank regulatory agencies today released the 2025 Shared National Credit (SNC) report that indicates credit risk associated with large, syndicated bank loans remains moderate. Credit risk trends continue to reflect the effects of borrowers’ ability to manage higher interest expenses and other macroeconomic factors.
The 2025 report reflects the examination of SNC loans originated on or before June 30, 2025. The reviews focused on leveraged loans and stressed borrowers from various industry sectors and assessed aggregate loan commitments of $100 million or more that are shared by multiple regulated financial institutions.
The 2025 SNC portfolio included 6,857 borrowers, totaling $6.9 trillion in commitments, an increase of 6 percent from a year ago. The percentage of loans that deserve management’s close attention (“non-pass” loans rated “special mention” and “classified”) decreased to 8.6 percent of total commitments from 9.1 percent in 2024. The decline is primarily due to growth in new commitments rather than an underlying improvement in credit quality. U.S. banks hold 45 percent of all SNC commitments. However, they only hold 22 percent of non-pass loans, down slightly from the prior year. Nearly half of total SNC commitments are leveraged, and leveraged loans comprise 81 percent of non-pass loans.
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