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Netflix executives seek to calm fears over multibillion-dollar Warner Bros. deal

Netflix co-chief executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters say the streamer will only see a slight increase in share of TV viewing with their proposal.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:48 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Sports • npr.org
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Jimmy Lai's daughter says he'd focus on family, not activism, if he's freed in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai would devote himself to God and his family rather than political activism if he were released

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:34 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
News | Retail leasing surges in San Jose as lifestyle and entertainment concepts drive demand

The first three quarters of 2025 had the strongest activity in years

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Entertainment • costar.com
Commentary: Trump’s callous political attack on Rob Reiner shows a shameful moral failure

Hours after Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered, President Trump blamed the beloved Hollywood figure for his own death. It's a new low, but also shows just how right Reiner was.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:58 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
THE WEEK OF DEC 15, 2025

- NSF seeks input on new funding structure - Academies propose Mars mission plans - Science Republicans investigate civil rights offices

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Science • aip.org
FDA commissioner on growing public mistrust of government health advice

FDA Commissioner Martin Makary discusses vaccine policy, COVID-era decisions and the erosion of trust in government health guidance.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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ACA shoppers face sticker shock as Congress dithers on health care

With subsidies that help consumers pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:57 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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RiverStone Health announces crackdown on kratom sales in Yellowstone County

RiverStone Health announced Monday it will begin enforcement against the sales of kratom in Yellowstone County.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:49 PM EST • Health • ktvq.com
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits

Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Business • mainstreetdailynews.com
Trump sustains political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing

President Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a shocking post that seemed intent on decrying his opponents even in the face of a tragedy

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:59 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Newsom taps former CDC leaders critical of Trump-era health policies for new initiative

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new California-led public health initiative, tapping former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials who publicly clashed with the Trump administration.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
Sports generate up to $280 million in local economic activity for Colorado Springs, study finds

The inaugural Pikes Peak Sports Economy Report was released this month.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:18 AM EST • Sports • cpr.org
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death

Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:14 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Oregon’s economy is struggling, but its women’s sports industry could be a lifeline

The state’s economy has yet to recover from the pandemic, but leaders hope the success of women’s sports can help spark economic growth while preserving its grassroots culture.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Sports • klcc.org
HRC Mourns Loss of Entertainment Icon and LGBTQ+ Activist Rob Reiner…

The Human Rights Campaign is mourning the loss of legendary actor, director and LGBTQ+ activist Rob Reiner and his wife Michele.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:16 AM EST • Entertainment • hrc.org
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Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn's emotional season start, Jordan Stolz goes 5 for 5

Lindsey Vonn had the best weekend of her comeback so far.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:02 AM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
Poll shows Americans’ growing concern over influence of sports gambling

Overall, 36 percent of Americans say the increasing number of states allowing people to bet on sports is “a bad thing” — up from 23 percent in 2022.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • washingtonpost.com
Visit Milwaukee launches campaign supporting local businesses during holiday season

The Buy Local Bonus program will support local businesses experiencing a decline in holiday shoppers.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Business • wisn.com
Public health officials warn about dangers of extreme cold

Officials are urging anyone who has to go out in the cold to be prepared and take frequent breaks.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:13 AM EST • Health • wlwt.com
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Chancellor Julio Frenk's warm embrace of UCLA sports is a needed, welcome change

The comments by UCLA chancellor Julio Frenk were heartening for anyone who cares about Bruins athletics.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:55 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Hollywood and political world mourn Rob Reiner

Reactions to the death of actor-director Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife Michele Reiner at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:39 AM EST • Politics • wapt.com
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured

Monday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning Jan. 1. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as Congress's failure to extend pandemic-era tax credits has spiked premiums.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:27 AM EST • Health • wyff4.com
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Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured

Monday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning Jan. 1. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as Congress's failure to extend pandemic-era tax credits has spiked premiums.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:27 AM EST • Health • wcvb.com
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Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

Megan Zipprich, an animal science major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, was among the 10 recipients of the All-American Livestock Judging Award during the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, held in November in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psu.edu
Opinion | The hunting tradition that explains Pennsylvania’s wild politics

To understand this critical swing state, you must understand bear camp.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Colorado’s unaffiliated voters say they’re intentionally not joining a political party. Here’s why.

The results of a new poll erode the assumption that the growing share of unaffiliated voters in the state in recent years — who as of Dec. 1 made up half of active, registered voters — has been caused by automatic voter registration

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradosun.com
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Spesh brings alt-comedy out of coffee shop backrooms and into the mainstream

A new Silver Lake production company launches unpolished, unconventional comedy specials designed to break streaming industry molds.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Silverman: Colorado sports fans must rewrite some history to climb aboard the MAGA train

Can Colorado’s sports stars really be our heroes if they came from other countries? Not in the new MAGA-American way.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Sports • coloradosun.com
What's behind the wellness claims for the synthetic dye methylene blue?

Taking drops of a medical dye is trending in wellness and biohacking circles. Some influencers claim it boosts longevity and brain health. Scientists say the hype has gotten ahead of the research.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Do Democrats need their own billionaire? JB Pritzker is betting on it.

The Illinois governor has tapped his wealth to climb the political ladder, moving toward a White House run while presenting himself as a champion for everyday people.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
MAGA leaders warn Trump the base is checking out. Will he listen?

President Donald Trump is taking criticism from supporters for not addressing cost-of-living issues while focusing too much on foreign policy and billionaires.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say the U.S. health care system is in crisis

A new Gallup poll found that about eight in 10 Democrats, and 64 percent of Republicans, say the system is in crisis or has “major problems.”

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Quantum science research is full of promises. When will they happen? : Short Wave

This year, quantum science and computing came up a lot. There have been broad claims that quantum science and engineering could one day help cure diseases, design new materials, optimize supply chains -- or help in other ways not yet fathomable. And, while the Trump administration has made strides to cut scientific funding, quantum research is one of two things they’ve pledged to continue investing in – along with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, scientists have been hard at work, pushing the research to move quantum engineering from sci-fi to real-world usefulness. All of this got science correspondent Katia Riddle wondering: When will all of this effort actually pay off? She talked to a lot of scientists to figure it out -- and to figure out how much scientist really understand about quantum science. She brings everything she learned onto the show today. To hear more Short Wave reporting on quantum clocks, check out this episode: Quantum Mechanics For BeginnersInterested in more quantum science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Irrelevant Hickenlooper draws a challenger

State Sen. Julie Gonzales should be ashamed of herself. Doesn’t Gonzales understand that U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper is entitled to the Democratic nomination for Senate? Doesn’t Gonzales know that, just like in 2020, Hickenlooper “needs his sleep” and cannot be bothered with some pesky, young state senator who actually knows why she is running? And […]

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION (NYSE: FUN) DEADLINE ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Investors of Upcoming Deadline

Six Flags Entertainment Shareholder Lawsuit Filed - Contact Bernstein Liebhard For More Information...

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:45 AM EST • Entertainment • globenewswire.com
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Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. 'Just a really special man. A terrible day'

The Hollywood director known for 'Stand by Me' and 'When Harry Met Sally' was also a political force and an outspoken voice for same-sex marriage and early childhood education.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:02 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Half Rats—Great Barrington’s friendly neighborhood wine bar

The name, from a Victorian slang term meaning “tipsy," is in keeping with the unpretentious approach to wine and the communal, convivial vibe. (Nibbles provided, or BYOF.)

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:05 AM EST • Business • theberkshireedge.com
Miami-Dade, Broward schools get federal boost for mental health services

The combined $5.2 million in funding was provided through the Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:40 PM EST • Health • wlrn.org
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NFL playoff picture: Chiefs eliminated; Broncos take over No. 1 seed in AFC
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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:45 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NFL playoff picture: Chiefs eliminated; Rams clinch postseason berth
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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates

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Dec 14, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hacker hijacks Amazon accounts via Kindle ebook

An ethical hacker has warned Kindle users against downloading ebooks from third-party sites after discovering flaws that can expose credit cards

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Dec 14, 2025 • 3:50 PM EST • Technology • thetimes.com
Santa Maria Police catch suspected burglar behind closed business

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, around 5:28 p.m., a Santa Maria Police Department officer spotted a man trying to leave a secured parking lot next to a closed business.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Business • ksby.com
Thomas Frank reaction — What did Spurs boss say after heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest?

Thomas Frank's reprieve from harsh, intense criticism following Tottenham Hotspur's recent poor performances was rather brief, as Spurs were wayward once again in a 3-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 10:54 AM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
Week in politics: Crunch time for new health insurance plans, Trump sued over White House renovations, Americans killed by ISIS

Despite being in control of the White House and Congress, Republicans have been unable to pass their health care agenda. We look at why that's the case, as well as a new lawsuit against the president.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:34 AM EST • Politics • kuow.org
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Health insurance under Affordable Care Act to skyrocket after Senate fails to extend tax credits

Health care advocates and progressive groups across Florida said the U.S. Senate's failure to extend premium subsidies for the Affordable Care Act was a "disheartening setback" that will significantly raise the cost of health insurance for nearly 5 million Floridians, including hundreds of thousands of people in South Florida.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:14 AM EST • Health • wusf.org
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Week in politics: Crunch time for new health insurance plans, Trump sued over White House renovations, Americans killed by ISIS

Despite being in control of the White House and Congress, Republicans have been unable to pass their health care agenda. We look at why that's the case, as well as a new lawsuit against the president.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Week in politics: Crunch time for new health insurance plans, Trump sued over White House renovations, Americans killed by ISIS

Despite being in control of the White House and Congress, Republicans have been unable to pass their health care agenda. We look at why that's the case, as well as a new lawsuit against the president.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Apple Releases Emergency Patch For Two Zero-Day Flaws Used In Highly Targeted Attacks

Apple has issued urgent security updates to address two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited in sophisticated real-world attacks targeting specific individuals, the company confirmed this week. The patches are part of a broader emergency update that spans iOS, iPadOS, macOS, wa

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • linkedin.com
iOS 26.2—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.2, fixing 26 iPhone flaws, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:36 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he’s become a key figure in the Oval Office

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:34 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Florida's Latino families being squeezed financially by high health care, child care costs

The findings, released by Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and UnidosUS, the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights group, paint a portrait of a rapidly growing electorate that is highly engaged on economic and social issues but increasingly strained by the rising cost of living in the Sunshine State.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:22 AM EST • Health • wusf.org
Tanning bed users are at higher risk of skin cancer, especially in unusual places

Indoor tanning is trending among Gen Z. A new study finds tanning bed users not only have a much higher risk of melanoma, they also have DNA damage linked to cancer across nearly their entire skin.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Westwood High Computer Science Club Named National Winner

Westwood High School’s Computer Science Club has been named the winner of a nationwide high school...

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • roundrockisd.org
'Hamnet' seemed 'completely lost.' How four days saved the year's most emotional film

Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Chloé Zhao and more of the artists behind 'Hamnet' detail the making of the climactic sequence inside the Globe Theatre.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Science & Medicine: A breakthrough for glioblastoma patients that may lengthen lives

A new technique for delivering radiation to glioblastoma brain tumors may allow doctors to use much higher doses while preserving healthy brain tissue. UT Health San Antonio's Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD, says this may give patients more time.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
Analysis | Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care

As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Analysis | Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care

As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Commentary: Is Newsom blazing a path to the White House? Running a fool's errand? Let's discuss

Times columnist and Newsom skeptic Mark Z. Barabak doubts the California governor's chances in 2028. Veteran Democratic strategist Garry South believes Newsom has a strong shot. The two hash it out.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Carman: Hickenlooper owes Colorado voters answers, not threats

The Democratic campaign machine is already mobilizing to crush Julie Gonzales’ bid to unseat Sen. Hickenlooper

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • coloradosun.com
A Trump-touted drug for autism is now in demand, but doctors see a dilemma

Pediatricians debate leucovorin for autism treatment after Trump’s endorsement of the drug.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Florida's Latino families being squeezed financially by high health care, child care costs

The findings, released by Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and UnidosUS, the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights group, paint a portrait of a rapidly growing electorate that is highly engaged on economic and social issues but increasingly strained by the rising cost of living in the Sunshine State.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • wusf.org
Column | More money, more corruption requires more attention, nonprofit says

OpenSecrets, which started four decades ago, is renewing its drive to help voters follow the money between special interests and government officials.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 7:14 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
After failure in the Senate, House GOP has its own health care proposal

House Republicans released proposed legislation late Friday that would not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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Denfeld senior talks mental health in mom-daughter podcast

Through a grant from the Ann Bancroft Foundation, Ileini and Ashley Hirt share their journey of navigating mental health via shared podcast.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 3:33 PM EST • Health • duluthnewstribune.com
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Reform and Reaction: The Arc of Kansas Politics

From Kansas Governors Bob Bennett to Laura Kelly, political scientists Michael Smith and Ed Flentje look at the push and pull of state politics in "Reform and Reaction: The Arc of Kansas Politics."

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Dec 13, 2025 • 12:14 PM EST • Politics • kansaspublicradio.org
Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication

Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex scientific ideas in creative and engaging ways. Founded in 2015, the contest encourages young people to break down advanced scientific theories using imagination and storytelling— “Steven Spielberg meets Albert Einstein,” as organizers describe it. Lee’s submission centers on the principle of least time in physics, a concept that explains why light always travels the path that takes the least amount of time. To bring the idea to life, she used intricate origami characters and stop-motion animation, along with simple at-home experiments, she said. “The fact that light always travels via the path that takes the least amount of time sounds simple at first, but nature is full of surprises,” she said. “This principle is actually very profound and underlies many different fields in physics that seem completely unrelated, from optics to Newton’s laws to Einstein’s theory of relativity.” Also, origami has long been one of her passions and integrating it into her project felt natural. She often makes origami gifts for friends and teaches origami in her school clubs. “A single 10-second scene would take hours to craft,” she said, noting the mixture of stop-motion and post-production editing required to animate expressions and movement. To ensure the science remained accurate and accessible, she spent time reading books and online resources, writing a script, creating a storyboard, and filming and editing repeatedly until the visuals worked.The experiments were among the biggest challenges. To demonstrate water waves, she used everyday household items — “a spatula and an electric toothbrush to vibrate the waves, glass in a baking pan for different depths, and an iPhone flashlight so the waves would be visible.” She also put careful thought into explaining the principle through analogies, including a gingerbread man and a fox. “Analogies and visuals are incredibly important,” she said. “Visual demonstrations allow viewers to see how the science actually works.” Beyond the competition, Lee is deeply involved in science leadership and advocacy. She serves as International President of miRcore, the world’s largest student computational biology organization, with 136 chapters across five countries. She leads a 20-member executive board, organizes outreach connecting schools worldwide, and has helped run workshops at locations including Scripps Research Institute and the University of Michigan. “I used to be intimidated,” she said, but she gradually grew her skills and confidence. “Now I am no longer afraid to use my voice and enthusiasm to bring out the best in others.” Her research experience includes two peer-reviewed papers on asthma and vaping. Misconceptions around vaping, she said, show why clear science communication matters. “Our research shows that there is long-term harm to your lungs on the cellular level that isn’t obvious unless you come down with an illness like the flu,” she said. Lee also founded Full Hearts at Eastlake High School, transforming the small club into one of the school’s largest, with hands-on service projects in partnership with local nonprofits. She continues mentoring younger students to sustain the mission. If she wins the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Grace hopes the $100,000 science lab prize for her school will expand opportunities for students who have limited access to equipment and hands-on science outside the classroom.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • thestarnews.com
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To 'graduate' from poverty, they can borrow to build a business. So why aren't they?

It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to self-sufficiency. But in this innovative Uganda project, something isn't clicking.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 8:34 AM EST • Business • npr.org
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Trump moves on D.C. golf courses with a default notice to nonprofit

The administration puts the National Links Trust on the clock in a bid to take control of the city’s three public golf courses.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Commentary: What the Dodgers are doing isn't normal in pro sports. Be sure to appreciate it

The Dodgers are perfectly fine with spending more money than anyone else to win championships, and fans should appreciate it considering what's happening in Anaheim.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 7:30 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Dr. Oz took over Medicare. It hasn’t been the disaster his critics feared.

The former TV doctor running the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Washington’s wonky health agency, has garnered positive reviews — even from some Democrats.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
As Netflix and Paramount circle Warner Bros. Discovery, Hollywood unions voice alarm

Several Hollywood unions, including the Writers Guild of America and Teamsters, have expressed serious concerns over a potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery or its assets to Netflix or Paramount.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs

Strains on the system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors, nurses and support staff.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
iOS 26.2—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.2, fixing 26 iPhone flaws, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:03 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Apple Issues Security Updates After Two WebKit Flaws Found Exploited in the Wild

Apple fixes two exploited WebKit bugs targeting specific users, issuing security updates across iOS, macOS, and Safari.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 12:32 AM EST • Technology • thehackernews.com
SCV’s top cop speaks with business community

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Capt. Brandon Barclay, the SCV’s de facto “chief of police,” shared a message with the business community Thursday, touting another month of reduction in overall crime numbers […]

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:42 PM EST • Business • signalscv.com
Pittsburgh's Black Market showcases local and Black-owned businesses

The Black Market, part of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Pittsburgh, is a venue where small businesses sell unique homemade gifts like purses, jewelry and body butters.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:56 PM EST • Business • wtae.com
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Rare, deep-sea encounter: California scientists observe 'extraordinary' seven-arm octopus

Almost a half-mile below Monterey Bay's surface, California scientists recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus eating a red, bioluminescent jellyfish last month.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Science • latimes.com
Chemical Bonding: COSI demonstration, donated science kits get a big reaction at Marietta Elementary School

MARIETTA — Fifth and sixth grade students at Marietta Elementary School were paid a visit from COSI with a science experiment demonstration Friday morning. As part of the event, students also received the COSI Connects American Innovation Kits, which will arrive at the school Monday. COSI, in partnership with AT&T, selected Marietta for the opportunity […]

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • newsandsentinel.com
Science kits are donated along with a demonstration by COSI at Marietta Elementary School

Fifth and sixth grade students at Marietta Elementary School were paid a visit from COSI with a science experiment demonstration Friday morning. As part of the event, students also received the COSI Connects American Innovation Kits, which will arrive at the school Monday. COSI, in partnership with AT&T, selected Marietta for the opportunity which was […]

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • mariettatimes.com
KC civil rights leaders back Black business owners in $70 million Westport lawsuit

Local civil rights groups are backing Black business owners in a $70M RICO suit alleging Westport CID prevented Black-focused nightlife from opening in Kansas City.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:02 PM EST • Business • kansascity.com
House Republicans unveil healthcare plan, set up vote for next week

House Republicans unveil a new healthcare proposal to address rising health insurance costs and extend ACA subsidies

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump order blocking state AI laws could slow health AI adoption, leave patients vulnerable

Trump's order to block state AI laws could help the tech industry but hurt health systems looking to adopt AI safely, and leave patients vulnerable.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Roundup: Indiana rejects redistricting, Trump bashes immigrants in Pennsylvania : The NPR Politics Podcast

It’s been a busy week in the political world. We discuss the Indiana state Senate's rejection of President Trump's push to redraw the state’s congressional districts, President Trump's speech on the economy in Pennsylvania in which he denigrated immigrants, and the United States' seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:09 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Female athletes protesting transgender competition in sports drop lawsuit against OSAA

Two female athletes dropped a lawsuit they had filed alleging that the OSAA discriminated against them for protesting transgender competition in women's sports.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:41 PM EST • Sports • katu.com
Google and Apple roll out emergency security updates after zero-day attacks

Apple released patches for all of its flagship devices to fix security flaws under attack. Google also updated Chrome to remediate one vulnerabilty exploited in the attacks.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Taylor Swift gave her Eras Tour crew bonuses in amounts that literally made their jaws drop

In the new Eras Tour docuseries, Taylor Swift distributes bonuses and handwritten letters to her dancers, musicians, and crew members.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:24 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list

Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:19 PM EST • Technology • npr.org
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News | School signs one of biggest office deals in Los Angeles entertainment hub

Concorde Career Colleges brings hundreds of students and staff to Burbank

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:05 PM EST • Entertainment • costar.com
Longtime state representative from Des Moines will not seek reelection

State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, who was first elected in 2010, will retire when her term ends in 2026.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Politics • kcci.com
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1 injured, 1 in custody following shooting at Paradise Sports Complex in Golden Gate Estates

According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was reported at 10:30 a.m. Deputies responded to the scene and quickly took a suspect into custody.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:33 AM EST • Sports • gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Powerful men in politics and media shown in new Epstein estate images

Newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate do not reveal wrongdoing, but do show Epstein in the company of powerful men from the worlds of politics, business and entertainment.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:16 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
These new 2026 health care laws are taking effect in Pa., N.J. and Del.

Bills on diagnostic breast cancer testing, GLP-1 medications, lead paint and breastfeeding were signed into law.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Health • whyy.org
RFK Jr is a danger to public health – but local Maha laws could be a bigger threat

An array of under-the-radar initiatives are taking hold across the US, often tied to immunization, fluoridation and raw milk

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs

Isaia Vandermade and Santa Margarita will face De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship football game.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Review: 'Stereophonic' at the Pantages can't hit Broadway's high notes

The Hollywood Pantages presents the L.A. premiere of David Adjmi's Tony-winning play 'Stereophonic.' The work, which includes original music by Will Butler, exposes the behind-the-scenes drama of a 1970s rock band recording a new album while on the brink of massive superstardom.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Health insurance prices in Colorado set to soar for 225,000 people as Senate fails to extend subsidies

The U.S. Senate failed to extend expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies, raising health insurance prices for 225,000 Coloradans.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:48 AM EST • Health • coloradosun.com