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Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays, Business Insider says

Alphabet's Google has advised some employees on U.S. visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:26 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Blakeman stakes out positions after Stefanik exits governor's race

It was his first address since Rep. Elise Stefanik dropped out of the race for governor of New York.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:54 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Rep. Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection to House

Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said in a statement that she was confident of her chances in the primary against Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City’s suburbs. But she said, “It is not an effective use of our time” to stay in the race.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:50 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
NFL injury tracker: Latest injury news, fantasy implications as Rashee Rice ruled out, Tee Higgins remains in concussion protocol ahead of Week 16
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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:10 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Orioles Continue Hot Offseason, Improve Rotation With Impact Trade

The Baltimore Orioles have had one of the most active and successful offseasons in Major League Baseball, having already added Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Ward to their roster entering Friday. Even so, Orioles PBO Mike Elias has remained under intense pressure to fill Baltimore’s most glaring need: starting pitching. Baltimore has two talented […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:28 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Intercard powers Cinergy’s ninth luxury Cinema Entertainment Center

ST. LOUIS —Intercard, the leader in cashless technology for the attractions and amusement industries, recently completed an installation at the newest Cinergy Entertainment Center in Midland, Texas…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
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As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

US health care policy will remain fractured until lawmakers address the core question of who is responsible for health care costs.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:17 AM EST • Health • theconversation.com
Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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Mississippi-Tulane predictions: CFP picks for first-round rematch

It didn't go well for Tulane the first time it met Mississippi this season. Can the Green Wave change things in the playoff? We make our predictions.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith: Why sports’ leaders must address growing gambling crisis

Fans must believe that games, and the actions within them, are authentic. That belief is being threatened by multiple gambling scandals.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Google's new invite-only AI tool emails you morning briefings based on your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. I tried it.

Google Labs debuted its new productivity tool, CC, which generates morning briefings using AI. It was great for sifting through my spam folder.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:18 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Hearts favourites against Rangers after 'remarkable transformation'

With Christmas just around the corner, Hearts supporters are craving the early present of three points against Rangers at a packed Tynecastle. For the first time in recent memory, the bookmakers have Hearts as favourites - and it's hard to argue. Derek McInnes' side have already shown this season that reputations count for little, with impressive victories at both Ibrox and Celtic Park.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:13 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Frustrations mount among survivors about House Democrats’ selective releases of Epstein files and photos

A number of Jeffrey Epstein survivors voiced their concern in a private meeting with female Democratic lawmakers earlier this week about the intermittent disclosure of Epstein-related documents and photos by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, sharing that the selective publication of materials was distressing, four sources familiar with the call told CNN.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:12 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
VA Central Iowa Health system in Des Moines reassigns staff due to low demand

The VA Central Iowa Health System in Des Moines is reassigning 10 employees as it reduces domiciliary care beds from 60 to 40 due to low demand.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:11 PM EST • Health • kcci.com
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The Burning Landscape That Explains India’s Coal Addiction

A journey through Jharkhand reveals why coal remains embedded in the nation’s economy, politics and daily life — and what it would take to break free.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Analysis: Trump’s shifting justifications on Venezuela and his boat strikes

Susie Wiles’ recently published interviews in Vanity Fair are remarkable for a multitude of reasons. But perhaps leading that list was what the White House chief of staff said about Venezuela.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:56 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
AEW and AEW Stars Win 10 Best of 2025 Awards From Sports Illustrated, Including Wrestlers of the Year and Promotion of the Year

This week, All Elite Wrestling and its Stars took home 10 awards from Sports Illustrated's 2025 Pro Wrestling Awards, including both the Female and Male Wrestler of the Year, as well as Promotion of the Year and many more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:55 PM EST • Sports • allelitewrestling.com
Maryland takes next step toward redistricting, but roadblocks remain

A new political map in the state still faces an uphill battle in the next General Assembly session, amid opposition to the idea from Senate President Bill Ferguson.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:03 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Research powers agricultural science

Agricultural innovation requires more than ideas — it demands acres of land, barns full of livestock, fleets of equipment and teams of specialists who keep it all running. Few research

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Science • agupdate.com
Riot Has a Secret Plan to Remake Its ‘League of Legends’ Game

A refreshed version being called ‘League Next’ is planned for 2027

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:06 PM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Cornerstone University Launches Two In-Demand Business Degrees Through SOAR™

Cornerstone University launches two SOAR™ business degrees with flexible learning and 50% less tuition to help adults and employers grow workforce-ready talent.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:25 PM EST • Business • cornerstone.edu
Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’

The Sony-owned gamemakers have been racing to hit a December deadline

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Trump Mobile's T1 still doesn't exist, but the company is now selling refurbished phones

The T1 smartphone from Trump Mobile remains non-existent vaporware, but the company is still finding new ways to take people's money.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
AFC North Recap Week 15: Ravens end Bengals’ season

Only two teams remain in the hunt for the AFC North crown after the Ravens’ Week 15 win over the Bengals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Sports • baltimorebeatdown.com
Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today unveiled its new Sports Talk lineup, debuting Monday, December 29, 2025. This bold expansion delivers nonstop sports conversation, expert analysis, and fan engagement across all major platforms. The new programming lineup features a mix of established voices and rising stars, giving listeners access to compelling content around the clock. The Jim Rome Show will remain in its prime 3 pm – 6 pm ET weekday sl

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Watch live: RFK Jr. gives remarks on updated guidance for youth health care

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver remarks Thursday on new federal guidance related to health care for minors. The remarks come after Centers for Medicare …

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
The best games of 2025: The ballots

Find out how The A.V. Club's games editors and writers fit the overwhelming deluge of games released this year into a single top 25 list.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:47 AM EST • Technology • avclub.com
NFL playoff picture: Ranking the 10 most important remaining games

With just three weeks left in the regular season, 17 teams are fighting for 12 playoff spots.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:53 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Sky Sports remains exclusive home of The Masters Tournament with more live coverage than ever before

Sky Sports will remain the exclusive home of the Masters tournament in a new multi-year extension with Augusta National Golf Club; the 2026 Masters will take place from April 6-12 as Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion after completing the career Grand Slam in 2025

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • skysports.com
History-makers Hearts top at Christmas

It's Christmas 1991, Queen are top of the singles charts with Bohemian Rhapsody - and Hearts sit atop the Scottish Premiership table. Now, more than three decades later, Hearts are guaranteed to be number one on Christmas Day. Celtic's 2-1 defeat at Dundee United on Wednesday night means Derek McInnes' side remain six points clear of the defending champions, who have played a game fewer.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:53 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Inflation remained elevated in November as Fed considers pausing interest rate cuts

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November consumer price index which showed that CPI inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:34 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Inside the murky future of college walk-on athletes

College walk-on athletes remain a fixture of Americana, but a recent settlement has put that storyline in doubt.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
Inside the murky future of college walk-on athletes

College walk-on athletes remain a fixture of Americana, but a recent settlement has put that storyline in doubt.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science

Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Science • uncg.edu
Sports Personality of the Year odds and predictions: Rory McIlroy remains favourite

Who is the favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year this year? And is there likely to be an upset?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
The Best Steam Winter Sale Discounts On 2025 Games

Here are some of the best deals we've found during the Steam Winter Sale.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • gameinformer.com
Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua drew attention this week by blaming Taylor Swift for the Kansas City Chiefs’ collapse. The remark came on social media when the Chiefs confirmed an early exit from playoff contention. The conversation also dived deeper into injuries this season and what comes next for the franchise, including Travis Kelce. […] The post Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star appeared first on Mandatory.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:26 AM EST • Sports • mandatory.com
Season’s Greetings 2025 from Amer Sports

As we wrap up another remarkable year, we’re excited to share a special Season’s Greetings video featuring team members from across Amer Sports. In this short film, they reflect on memorable moments…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:17 AM EST • Sports • amersports.com
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Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address

Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:59 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Where’s the snow: Is weather affecting business in Big Sky?

Big Sky ski rental shops report slower business due to warm weather limiting terrain, though tourism officials remain optimistic about bookings.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Business • kbzk.com
Trans athlete restrictions proposed again to high school sports rulemaking body

Proposal from several Whatcom districts still in conflict with state law, WIAA says

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:13 PM EST • Sports • cascadiadaily.com
Previewing 2026 Free Agent Offensive Lineman

Previewing fits for the Raiders OL in the 2026 Free Agent Class

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Sports • silverandblackpride.com
Knicks, Pacers rematch comes amid much different circumstances

After battling in last season's Eastern Conference final in May, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks come into their first matchup of the 2025-26 season in a much different place.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care Partners With Consulates to Promote Health Care Access and Provide Blood Pressure Screenings - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program today announced a partnership with the Consulate General of Guatemala in New York to provide NYC Care tabling

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:47 PM EST • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
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Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over

Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine within the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over just yet: 'That's what my gut says.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:46 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
$150 million, 12,500-seat entertainment venue coming to Houston in 2027

A massive new entertainment venue is coming to Houston in 2027. The Sunset Amphitheater will be an all-season venue with a 12,500 person capacity and a $150 million price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Entertainment • houston.culturemap.com
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GOP lawmaker: These Covid-era fraud-ridden subsidies have made health care more expensive

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, lays out the Republicans' plan for health care and weighs in on Vice President JD Vance's remarks on the economy on 'Varney & Co.'

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From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026

Main Event will take over a 46,189 square-foot storefront next to Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Regal Cinemas.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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🧪 Science with Sarah: Topo-Chico Thermometers! 🌡️

A bit of science will transform the glass bottle into a homemade thermometer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • ksat.com
RELEASE: DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIRES ADMINISTRATOR - State of Delaware News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email: alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator Wilmington — The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) is excited to welcome Katie Leibel-Marin as its Administrator. With extensive experience in strategic development, budget management, community engagement, and board management, Leibel-Marin […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:40 AM EST • Health • news.delaware.gov
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Why Being a Black, Female Science Teachers Matters So Much to Students Like Me

Educator's view: Diversity in teaching and STEM is not just about who stands at the front of the classroom, but about who kids believe they can become

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Science • the74million.org
Apple Has Reportedly Kicked Off iMac OLED Development With a Screen Size Of 24 Inches, Will Tout Higher Brightness Levels But Resolution Said To Remain Unchanged

A new report states that Apple has commenced the development of the iMac OLED, but it will take years before a revamped product has launched

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Poll: Jerry Demings, David Jolly are tied, but concerns remain about nominating another former Republican

A PPP survey found 22% support for both Democrats now, but there's trouble for Jolly the more respondents learned about his record in Congress.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Trump's chief of staff says he has 'alcoholic personality.' Who is Susie Wiles?

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles shared candid remarks about President Donald Trump in a Vanity Fair Interview. Here's what to know.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:57 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
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The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • appleinsider.com
Suspect remains at large after stabbing near northeast Oklahoma City business

Police taped off the Sonic near Northeast 23rd Street and I-235 as they investigated the crime.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • koco.com
Knicks win the NBA Cup behind a balanced team effort

In today's edition: Knicks win NBA Cup, Crawford retires from boxing, the parallels between Pete Golding and Steve Fisher, NFL power rankings, emailing with the Warriors owner, and more.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:41 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Once the Party of Business, Republicans Have Gone Rogue

The Republicans have always been enemies of labor. Now, freed from the shackles of their business patrons, Paul Heideman argues in his new book, the GOP may be more dangerous than ever.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • jacobin.com
Google's New AI Agent Helps You Get Ahead With a Morning Briefing

The new experiment, CC, sends you a daily email summarizing the meetings and tasks you need to get to.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:43 AM EST • Technology • pcmag.com
Resonac CEO on Business Outlook

Hidehito Takahashi, President and CEO of Resonac, discusses his outlook for demand and business growth for the Japanese semiconductor materials supplier, and says the company will seek to procure rare earths from Australia and Europe. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
State health agency issues first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

Among the findings of a statewide study of alcohol use: Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:33 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"

MicroProse is excited to announce its renewed partnership with legendary game developer Geoff Crammond, creator of some of the most influential racing simulation games of the 1990s and early 2000s. Together, we are bringing back his groundbreaking racing game engine in a re-release of the original game technology, enhanced with updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop support, through the upcoming Geoff Crammond Racing series: GCR1, GCR2, GCR3, and GCR4, scheduled to release in 2026. These titles are being reintroduced under new names to reflect our independent direction and to ensure full separation from any official motorsport licensing. While the names are new, the core simulation engine, physics systems, and pioneering gameplay features developed by Geoff Crammond remain at the heart of each release. Geoff Crammond’s original work helped define the foundations of modern racing games, introducing innovations such as advanced real-time physics, highly configurable driving assists (including the ideal racing line, steering help and auto braking), realistic AI driver behaviour, deep telemetry analysis, comprehensive car setup systems, extensive wet weather system, and the list goes on. The GCR series proudly carries this legacy forward. Steam Workshop support will enable the community to create and share custom tracks, cars, liveries, teams, drivers and more. This reunion marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between MicroProse and Geoff Crammond, with further announcements in the series to come. MicroProse is officially back on the track at full speed. GCR1 Steam Page GCR2 Steam Page GCR3 Steam Page GCR4 Steam Page -- MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • gamespress.com
Samsung Expands Premium Micro RGB Lineup for 2026 With New Sizes and Advanced Features

From 115-inch cinematic displays to 55-inch premium formats, the new lineup offers enhanced color precision and intelligent processing capabilities

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • news.samsung.com
Health insurance premiums to rise as Obamacare deal remains elusive

House Speaker Mike Johnson all but guaranteed that Congress will allow the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of the year.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:31 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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DEI Challenge Hits State Small Business Credit Initiative, Threatens Funding Opportunities

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:37 PM EST • Business • jacksonlewis.com
The family business: President Papps follows in dad's footsteps as education leader

Davenport President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. discussed his views on education and other issues during his appearance on a recent episode of "CEO Thought Leadership Series on LinkedIn Live," hosted by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The series is produced in conjunction with the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and Corp!

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Business • post.davenport.edu
Michigan coaching search lingers as top targets send mixed signals

Michigan football’s coaching search remains unresolved as Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham addresses rumors.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:33 PM EST • Sports • wolverineswire.usatoday.com
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Dems push DOJ to reveal hidden Jack Smith report as GOP readies deposition

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Ohio State, other schools fail reading audit as DeWine demands action

Many educator preparation programs at Ohio colleges are aligned with a law requiring the "science of reading" be taught, but some are not.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • dispatch.com
Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe

The House Judiciary Committee is demanding interviews with four current and former Department of Justice officials who were involved in subpoenaing phone records for several members of Congress around the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, the day before Republicans interview former special counsel Jack Smith.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:50 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trilith entertainment zone, ‘next-generation’ cinema near grand opening

Following years of design tweaks and construction, the full scope of a public-accessible Trilith project described as a new metro Atlanta epicenter for arts, culture, and entertainment is just weeks from its world premiere. Officials with Trilith LIVE, the entertainment and special events component of the massive New Urbanism project a half-hour south of Atlanta, today announced their grand opening season will officially kick off Jan. 15.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:49 PM EST • Entertainment • atlanta.urbanize.city
College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Tested Michigan Remains No. 1

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers through week 6.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
6 takeaways from Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles’ unvarnished interviews

When the history of the Donald Trump presidencies is written, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’ remarkable interviews with Vanity Fair are likely to figure substantially.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Every media business becomes an events business

"People show up for figures who can build strong parasocial connections. But none of that matters if the other people who show up can't hang."

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:27 PM EST • Business • niemanlab.org
Police investigating after person found dead behind SE Houston business, HPD says

Police said homicide investigators were called after a female victim was found dead behind a business near Cullen.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:08 PM EST • Business • abc13.com
Google tests an email-based productivity assistant

Google's new email based assistant will be available to 18+ AI Pro and Ultra plan users in North America

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI'

This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the scenes. The backlash has been swift, and now Larian founder and game director Swen Vincke is responding to clarify his remarks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Tesla's EV Business Isn't the Star Anymore -- but It's Still the Whole Stage

Key PointsTesla’s EV business remains the financial backbone of the company.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Business • nasdaq.com
Larian is using generative AI, confirms CEO, but Divinity won't contain anything AI-generated

Larian is using generative AI as part of its game development process, but the studio's new Divinity game won't include anything AI-generated.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Divinity will be a turn-based RPG and see Larian "unleashed", declares CEO Swen Vincke, replacing the D&D system with one "made for a video game"

Larian CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed the studio's next game, Divinity, will be a turn-based RPG, describing the game as "us unleashed".

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
RSM US Middle Market Business Index Improves on Rising Revenues and Earnings

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, rose to 131.5 in the fourth quarter from 123.3 in the prior period on a seasonally adjusted basis. The survey results are supported by rising revenues and earnings and reflect growing optimism among middle market firms, even as attitudes on the general economy remain sour.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:32 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
View: Gulf cash is coming for American entertainment

In Gulf leaders’ techno-optimist view, AI revolutionizes our lives, leaving us with more money to spend enjoying ourselves, including on entertainment.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:10 AM EST • Entertainment • semafor.com
The science behind winter exercise

In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian Leary offers advice on how to stay warm while remaining active in winter weather.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • enews.wvu.edu
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Ramanujan’s 100-year-old pi formula is still revealing the Universe

Ramanujan’s elegant formulas for calculating pi, developed more than a century ago, have unexpectedly resurfaced at the heart of modern physics. Researchers at IISc discovered that the same mathematical structures behind these formulas also describe real-world phenomena like turbulence, percolation, and even black holes. What once seemed like pure mathematics now appears deeply intertwined with the physical laws governing the universe.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remaining on restriction Monday

Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remaining on restriction Monday

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:23 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Book Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’

'Free Gifts' is a book for deep thinkers wishing to delve into the ideas that formed our society and are now remaking the physical planet.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • earth.org
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Better Business Bureau warns of Labubu toy scams targeting holiday shoppers

Counterfeit versions of popular collectible flooding online marketplaces as demand soars

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:09 PM EST • Business • kwch.com
Mesa business loses access to all social media accounts after wrongful suspension

Let ABC15 Know has received dozens of emails from people who were devastated that their social media accounts were suspended.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:23 PM EST • Business • abc15.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
Jayden Daniels injury news: Commanders shut QB down for remainder of 2025 season

The Washington Commanders made an injury decision on Jayden Daniels, who will not return until the 2026 season

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:47 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Where Wisconsin falls in latest USA TODAY Sports coaches poll

Wisconsin basketball remains on the outside of the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll after the latest week of results.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:25 PM EST • Sports • badgerswire.usatoday.com
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Where Kansas basketball landed in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Kansas basketball remains in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Here’s where the Jayhawks rank heading into their next week of play.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Sports • cjonline.com
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak

For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola to enter transfer portal; Oregon potential suitor

Raiola will join an intriguing QB portal class for 2026 with two years of eligibility remaining

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:59 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
On Politics: Republicans are giving Kathy Hochul a re-election gift

It was already going to be hard for Elise Stefanik, the Republican congresswoman, to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.Now she’ll have to contend with Bruce Blakeman, who recently announced his plans to run for governor and will, at the minimum, make life more difficult for her in the Republican primary. Stefanik has come out swinging against the Nassau County executive, attacking him as a perennial candidate who is too liberal for Republican primary voters.Stefanik should win. A large chunk of the GOP primary vote is concentrated north of the New York City suburbs, where she is strongest. She has the support of the state party chair, Ed Cox, and a wide array of politicians and local organizations. She is a loyal ally of Donald Trump and a frequent presence on cable TV.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Politics • crainsnewyork.com
A record Medicare drug payout, and the JPM dodgers

This is the online version of STAT's weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:04 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Anti-Semitic email to Jewish-owned business in Wayne County prompts police investigation
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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Business • wnep.com
Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more

The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:26 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com