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Your Pixel phone can now be used as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2
Google Pixel phones can now be used as webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2. Initially, they were incompatible, but this issue was quietly fixed!
Is Christianity “Anti-Science”?
The idea that Christians are inherently anti-science is not only common but persistent, echoed in conversations and cultural commentary for as long as I can remember. I often hear claims that Christianity has historically repressed scientific progress, sometimes citing stories of Christians burning scientists at the stake or actively inhibiting scientific advancement out of dogmatic […]
Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC plan fizzled, but it still served a purpose
Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC plan launched with a ton of hype, but the company has little to show for it today.
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Knowledge and Views of Medication Abortion
This KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that many, including women of reproductive age, remain unfamiliar with key facts about mifepristone. Fewer than half of all adults say they believe abortion pills are safe now, compared to over half of all adults two years ago. This poll explores awareness and perception of the recent FDA review of the medication, and support for policies aimed at restricting it.
No. 1 Nail Health Red Flag Never to Ignore, According to a Dermatologist
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dermatologist shares an often overlooked nail symptom that can be a sign of a serious underlying issue.
The indoor health hazard most Californians overlook
A new Stanford study adds evidence against a favorite appliance.
New Study Challenges Global Health Advice: Reducing Sweetness Won’t Curb Cravings
A large clinical trial found that changing how much sweetness people consume does not affect their preference for sweet tastes or their metabolic health. Adjusting how much sweetness people consume appears to have no effect on how much they enjoy sweet foods, according to a new clinical trial.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire film and television studio Warner Bros.The acquisition, which gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming service HBO Max, is the largest consolidation deal in the entertainment industry since Disney's $71 billion acquisition of Fox in 2019.
Several Jets players thriving in ESPN's win-rate metrics
Several New York Jets players are thriving in ESPN's win-rate metrics, according to the advanced stats.
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"This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix’s innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros.’ century-long legacy of...
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant's studio and streaming business for $72 billion. The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry's biggest players in film and TV under one roof.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion in a deal that could reshape Hollywood
Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7B, bringing HBO and major franchises under one streaming giant.
Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO
Netflix has triumphed in the bidding war for Warner Bros. and HBO.
City Council overrides four vetoes by Mayor Adams
One bill caps household rental contributions at 30% of monthly income.
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion
A deal "could potentially be killing three birds with one stone," argues one Wall Street analyst, while another one touts "iconic franchises that could be exploited for decades to come."
Primary health care
Primary health care is an approach to health and wellbeing centred on the needs and circumstances of individuals, families and communities. It addresses comprehensive and interrelated physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
Evers vetoes nine bills, including a ban on immigrant health care
Wisconsin already doesn’t allow immigrants without legal status to access BadgerCare, which Evers noted in his veto message.
Rocket League Season 21: Pursuit in Paris!
It’s a full-on French takeover in Rocket League Season 21 featuring the Parc de Paris Arena! Unlock three Car Bodies with Rocket Pass Premium.
World Athletics contributes to global collaboration on sports emergency extrication guidance | News | Endurance Medicine
A video series providing guidance on emergency extrication on the field of play has been developed as part of a global collaboration
Science Quiz: Strange Weather and Desert Planets
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.
Climate change is boosting health care costs » Yale Climate Connections
An online tool helps businesses figure out how much climate change could increase what they pay for their employees’ health care.
New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI
Physicists have transformed a decades-old technique for simplifying quantum equations into a reusable, user-friendly "conversion table" that works on a laptop and returns results within hours.
Transformative AI is coming, and so are the risks
Google AI guru Demis Hassabis says artificial general intelligence is just a few years, and a couple of breakthroughs, away.
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
The Iowa Concern hotline provides farmers with support in times of mental health crisis or need and calls to the hotline are increasing.
200,000 additional children under 5 will die this year — thanks to aid cuts
The historic increase in global child deaths, explained in one chart.
The new normal: Fighting misinformation now consumes 90% of Mass.’ top health official’s time
As the Trump administration questions vaccine science, Dr. Robbie Goldstein says combating disinformation rivals disease prevention as his primary responsibility.
Scientists Discover The First Single Gene to Directly Cause Mental Illness
Surprisingly simple.
Five of the best science fiction books of 2025
An eco-masterpiece, icy intrigue, cyberpunkish cyborgs, memory-eating aliens and super-fast travel sends the world spinning out of control
D.C. health insurance cuts could cost lives, advocates say
Several thousand people have already lost and are slated to lose their medical insurance due to cost-cutting measures in the D.C. budget.
Our Favorite Science Books to Gift This Year
The smartest gifts are often the smartest books.
'Intelligence comes at a price, and for many species, the benefits just aren't worth it': A neuroscientist's take on how human intellect evolved
In his book "One Hand Clapping," Nikolay Kukushkin explores explanations for how consciousness evolved, and ultimately, what makes us human.
City auditor accuses Providence council staffer of using taxpayer funds on politics
Taxpayers will cover the cost for a staffer to attend a Democratic Socialists of America Fund conference in New Orleans this weekend. The city’s law office defended the use of the funds.
Q&A: Can the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund save Ohio's rural hospitals?
Ohio's proposal for a share of the $50 billion federal fund looks promising, local health experts say, but the money may not be enough to make up for rural hospitals' financial struggles.
Kenya's William Ruto secures US health aid in first deal under Trump administration
Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.
OnePlus 15R pops up on Geekbench – and now the full spec picture is basically complete
A new Geekbench listing shows its scores, RAM, and software right before launch day.
Incoming Czech PM Babis' business empire spans chickens to fertility clinics
Czech billionaire Andrej Babis will become prime minister on December 9, after his populist ANO party won an October election. President Petr Pavel said he would appoint Babis after he cleared conflict-of-interest concerns by agreeing to shift his Agrofert business group to an independently governed trust.
Netflix in Exclusive Talks for WBD Acquisition, Sports Broadcasting Reportedly Not Included in Deal
WBD's entertainment, sports and news television brands will reportedly continue to split off into a newly formed Discovery Global brand.
A slew of businesses opened or announced plans to last month
The holiday season is a busy one meaning there may have been news you missed. Don't worry, we have you covered.
FIU helps small business owners to harness the potential of AI
The Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU partnered with OpenAI Academy to train entrepreneurs to adopt tools that boost efficiency and growth.
Speaker Johnson under attack from his own as mood darkens in House GOP
Speaker Mike Johnson is a political survivor, weathering crisis after crisis since his unlikely ascent two years ago.
One Retracted Study Doesn’t Cancel Climate Science
It’s hard enough for most of us to predict what we’re having for dinner tonight, much less how the the world will look in 2100. By that time we might have cured cancer and started building giant space brains. Or maybe we’ll be nothing but batteries for our robot overlords. Or spraying crops with a sports drink.
SJC weighs whether Pittsfield board could act on cell tower health complaints under federal limits
The case arises from years of complaints by residents who report experiencing headaches, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, skin rashes, palpitations and tinnitus since the tower began operating in 2020.
Health insurers appeal to Republicans
The leading health insurance trade group is trying out new messaging in its push to get Republicans on board with extending the enhanced Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire at year’s end.
Health Savings Accounts, Backed by GOP, Cover Fancy Saunas but Not Insurance Premiums
Health savings accounts can be used to cover medical expenses, tax-free. But while wealthier Americans are using them to pay for gym equipment, cedar ice baths, and hemlock saunas, poorer Americans can’t use them to pay their skyrocketing health insurance premiums.
Global Scientists Anticipate Less Reliance on the United States in Future Carbon Monitoring
With Trump’s budget knife still poised over NOAA’s climate research operations, international researchers see a reduced role for the nation that pioneered CO2 measurement.
Guest column: Congress should work to lower health care costs
Congress has the power to make health care cheaper for Americans, argues guest columnist Clarissa Hoff They should use it.
Shaw reaches semifinals with unsung senior captain whose other sports are baseball and cheer
Shaw senior Austin Amadeo doesn’t get many chances to handle the football. His main impact comes with how well the team captain can block opposing linebackers and defensive backs.
President Trump -- the sports fan -- becomes mainstay of his second term
President Trump is a sports fan. In his second term, he's been inserting himself into America's pastimes.
Downtown York merchants saw record sales on Small Business Saturday
Several merchants, including some in Royal Square, reported record-high sales for the 'shop small' event.
Labour announces plans to lift 550,000 children out of poverty
Starmer hails child poverty strategy as a ‘moral mission’ which will include measures to help with childcare and getting families out of temporary housing
Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal
The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.
American Science, Shattered
An eight-decade partnership between universities and the federal government made U.S. science preeminent. It took Trump less than a year to shred that
Life On Arsenic? Why Some Science Just Won’t Die - And Why It Matters For Real Discovery
Remember when a small bacterium from California’s Mono Lake was supposed to rewrite the very definition of life? Headlines screamed: NASA finds “alien” life on Earth! The organism reportedly swapped out precious phosphorus - one of life’s six essential building blocks - for arsenic, the toxic villain in murder mysteries.
When Ancient Scribes Accidentally Became Scientists
On a summer day in 709 BCE, scribes at the Lu Duchy Court in ancient China looked up to witness something extraordinary. The Sun vanished completely from the sky, and in its place hung a ghostly halo. They recorded the event carefully, noting that during totality the eclipsed Sun appeared
Who Gets to Mourn? Rethinking Grief, Resistance and the Everyday Politics of Peace in Colombia
What does it mean to resist when there are no slogans, no marches, no chants, only grief? This piece argues that the Women, Peace and Security agenda—despite its historic contributions—has often reduced women’s political agency to visibility, voice, and institutional participation. A feminist lens invites us to look beyond this framing and recognise the everyday, intimate, and affective forms of resistance through which women remember the dead, survive violence, and hold broken communities together.
Roberts and Kagan prepare for another showdown on executive power
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan are well matched, rhetorically forceful opposites. And they have been clashing for more than a decade over an increasingly relevant question of presidential power: How easy should it be for the president to fire the heads of independent agencies?
Premier League Team of the Week
It’s time for our Premier League Team of the Week after an entertaining round of midweek action, featuring players from Arsenal, Leeds United and Manchester City.Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson – Cryst...
Bullock has 15 as Hawaii downs UC Davis 75-69
HONOLULU (AP) Dre Bullock had 15 points in Hawaii's 75-69 win over UC Davis on Thursday night in a Big West Conference opener.
Governor - Science drives our public health policy here in Washington...
Science drives our public health policy here in Washington state and as part of the West Coast Health Alliance. We don’t trust Robert Kennedy Jr.
UK house prices stagnated in November as south lags behind the north
Halifax reports that affordability is now at its strongest since late 2015, after slowdown in price growth
LeBron James' 18-year-old record comes to an end
LeBron James' incredible run of 1,297 regular-season NBA games scoring 10 or more points ends as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120.
New Orleans faces Brooklyn on 5-game road skid
New Orleans Pelicans (3-20, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (5-17, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans visits Brooklyn looking to stop its five-game road skid. The Nets are 1-10 on their home court.
Pendleton City Council OKs land for future sports complex
Pendleton council approves land for a regional youth sports complex, giving developers exclusive rights once funding is secured.
US appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to halt grants for school mental health workers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration's bid to halt an order requiring it to release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools.
Students channel politics, sexuality through print media exhibition
Printmaking has two components: “contact,” where an artist designs an image on materials, such as wood or stone, and “pressure,” where ink-splayed designs are pressed onto a surface, making the art come alive. Guided by these elements, lecturer Alex Boeschenstein’s advanced print class tasked students with making artwork for a Visual Arts Center exhibit titled...
Cal State Northridge defeats Cal State Bakersfield 87-66
LOS ANGELES (AP) Larry Hughes Jr. scored 27 points as Cal State Northridge beat Cal State Bakersfield 87-66 on Thursday in a Big West Conference opener.
Margot Robbie addresses audience concerns about 'Wuthering Heights' casting: 'Trust me, you’ll be happy'
Margot Robbie wants audiences to know she hears their concerns about her and Jacob Elordi's casting in the upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë's gothic romance, 'Wuthering Heights': "I get it."
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans and local business owners are suffering
FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
The FIFA World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports.
Senyar Swamps Sumatra
A rare tropical cyclone dropped torrential rains on the Indonesian island, fueling extensive and destructive floods.
Theology Department Unveils New Interdisciplinary Minor in Theology, Science, and Technology
The theology department has announced a new minor in theology, science, and technology that aims to combine the humanistic approach of the Jesuit tradition with both scientific and technical fields.
COLLEGE and computer science among most enrolled 2025 fall course
The most enrolled courses largely consist of computer science offerings, along with other STEM classes and core requirements.
To watch or not to watch the big game
Show some grace to those who can’t stomach two or three hours of tension — there’s some good research backing up their hesitance.
We The People: Sphere celebrates second anniversary with continued innovation in Las Vegas entertainment
The Sphere marked its second anniversary by continuing to redefine entertainment through immersive experiences that transport audiences beyond traditional viewing.
Connor McDavid with a Powerplay Goal vs. Seattle Kraken
Nominations Open for 2026 Michigan Hometown Health Hero Awards
The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership, a coalition of 13 statewide organizations that include the MHA, is seeking nominations by Friday, Dec. 19, for individuals and organizations that have contributed to improving the health and well-being of their communities.
US investigating Waymo after footage captures self-driving cars illegally moving past school buses in Texas
The federal safety agency NHTSA investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles after 20 citations for illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.
SoFi Aims to Raise $1.5 Billion to Fund Additional Business Opportunities
SoFi Technologies is looking to fund additional business opportunities with an underwritten public offering of $1.5 billion of shares of its common stock.
Sunshine Bridge construction in Springfield impacting businesses nearby
Food truck owners at Metro Eats are struggling with lost business as the Sunshine Bridge construction project blocks customers from Republic.
‘Unconscionable': Should police have told town leaders about sex offender business owner?
Petros Sismanis, who owned Hillers Pizza in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is in ICE custody after assaulting a 16-year-old employee.
Temasek-Backed Fullerton Winds Down China Hedge Fund Business as Global Managers Struggle
Fullerton Fund Management Co., controlled by Temasek Holdings Pte, is winding down its China private fund businesses including an eight-year-old hedge fund unit, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Bengals-Bills Preview
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Impressed as Sean McDermott was regarding Buffalo’s dominance against Pittsburgh, the Bills coach knows last weekend’s win means little if Buffalo follows it up with a dud in hosting the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Brings A "New Retro FPS" Experience To Switch 2 Next Year
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
OnePlus 15 is finally up for pre-order in the US, here's when it ships
You need to act fast if you want the free perks. The OnePlus 15 is finally up for pre-order in the US today, following a rather lengthy launch delay caused...
Broncos-Raiders Preview
LAS VEGAS (AP) It's certainly not pretty the way the Broncos are playing, and their 10-2 record has led many around the NFL to wonder if this team is for real.
Penny Wong on Trump, Putin and reshaping foreign policy
The foreign affairs minister speaks to Tom McIlroy about Labor’s announcement of new military support for Ukraine and reflects on a tumultuous year in international affairs
Sports aren't giving kids a chance with their unceasing and...
How can kids be no different when those who should know better conspire to help make them creeps?
More than 16,000 tracks found at a ‘dinosaur freeway’ in Bolivia
Theropods once trekked along a “dinosaur freeway” that stretched across a shoreline in what is now Bolivia, according to a new study.
'It puts us on an island' | Covington gets $750k for business advocacy during major bridge projects
Covington Mayor Ron Washington announced on Thursday the city will receive $750,000 to use over the next five years for bolstering local businesses during two major bridge construction projects.
Missouri sports betting is now live: Find the best sports betting apps and launch promos to get-today
Missouri sports betting is now live, and the top Missouri sportsbooks are offering Missouri sports betting promos
2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of 'concerning' uptick
As of Dec. 1, there have been 51 confirmed mpox cases in Massachusetts this year, with 37 of those cases occurring between Aug. 1 and Dec. 1.
How the United States can harness its sports diplomacy moment, as the FIFA World Cup nears
Foreign diplomats, US officials, and figures from the world of soccer gathered at our studios to talk about the power of sports diplomacy.
Health officials worried about the CDC changing vaccine recommendations
Public health officials across the country are worried about a possible change in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendations. Health insurance providers could stop covering the cost of immunizations if that happens, and the change could lower vaccination rates and access.
Pediatrician and Geneticist to Receive 2026 Trinity College President’s Medal for Science and Innovation
Pediatrician and geneticist D. Holmes Morton, M.D., IDP’79, H’90 will receive the 2026 Trinity College President’s Medal for Science and Innovation, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the STEM fields.
Swiss researchers glad to have rejoined EU science schemes but ...
The country officially rejoined Horizon Europe and a range of other programmes in November but what did it cost its science base?
Lexus World Premieres Lexus LFA Concept BEV Sports Car | Lexus | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website
Lexus, today, world premiered the Lexus LFA Concept―a battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car concept model.
GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept World Premiere | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus held the GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept World Premiere. The event footage is available on YouTube.