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Israeli scientists work to remove atmospheric CO2 by mimicking weathering of rocks

Hebrew University experts continue in footsteps of Open University researcher who built special reactor that flushes CO2, seawater through rock, before his untimely death from cancer

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • timesofisrael.com
Refugee and migrant health system review in Lithuania

Lithuania has experienced a substantial increase in the number of refugees and migrants, particularly following the 2021 Belarus border situation and the mass displacement from Ukraine in 2022. By late 2024, over 91,000 Ukrainians had been cumulatively registered in Lithuania, with about 47,000 holding valid temporary protection status. This increase, alongside sizeable communities of Belarusian nationals, Russian citizens and other regular migrants covered under compulsory health insurance contributions, has brought new challenges for Lithuania’s health system, especially related to continuity of care, interpretation support and equitable access across municipalities. This report presents the findings of a joint review of the health system in Lithuania, conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Lithuania, and other partners. The review examines the capacity of Lithuania’s health system to provide services for refugees and migrants. It focuses on the health challenges facing refugees and migrants, the policies and systems in place to address these challenges, and the opportunities to strengthen long-term health system capacity. Furthermore, the report offers practical recommendations for addressing the barriers refugees and migrants face in accessing health services.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
Tuberculous hyperglycaemia: a clinical, epidemiological and public health perspective

A commentary, published in BMJ Global Health, highlights the need for a novel clinical concept: tuberculous hyperglycaemia.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:49 PM EST • Health • eatg.org
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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
Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win

Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 1:43 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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5 Side Hustles From Home That Can Become Real Businesses In 2026

Side hustles from home are no longer just extra income. Here are five that can turn into real businesses in 2026, with clear next steps to apply.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:23 PM EST • Business • forbes.com
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Warning: Apple’s iOS 26.2 Update Is Quietly Changing A Key iPhone Feature For Some Users

The latest iPhone update is here, and it’s already proving controversial, with some users finding an unrequested change being made. Here’s what to do.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Campbell County health and food inspections (12/5/25–12/11/25)

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]

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Dec 14, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Health • county17.com
iOS 26.2 Or iOS 18.7.3—Here’s Which New iPhone Update To Choose

Apple has released iOS 26.2 and iOS 18.7.3, fixing iPhone security holes that have been used to perform real-life attacks. So, which iPhone update should you choose?

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Dec 14, 2025 • 9:15 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
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
Mental Health Matters, People with Mental Illness Matter Too

Personal Perspective: Amid the mental health positive catchphrases, deep-rooted prejudice still exists toward people living with serious mental health conditions.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • psychologytoday.com
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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Small Business Technology News This Week: Does Microsoft Have “Shoddy” Products?

Also: Agents are increasingly being used in the enterprise and some think AI could replace seasonal workers.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
Will concert tickets ever be accessible in Canada?

Most people are familiar with the pains associated with buying tickets for high-profile events: Face value tickets are expensive — if they’re even available, and tickets often sell out fast, only to pop up on resale sites, where they’re sold for exorbitant prices. But there are ways to push back, experts say, especially as people voice increasing dissatisfaction.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Entertainment • cbc.ca
Aspyr explains how it approached the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, patches planned

In a recent interview with Nintendo Everything, Aspyr explained how it approached the recently-released Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. There’s been a lot of talk about the port since the launch last month. Especially given that there’s also a version for the original Nintendo Switch, some have speculated that the Switch 2 version is based on...

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
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
Paradise Coast shooting suspect identified as North Carolina man

William Wharton of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been charged with aggravated battery following a shooting at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:26 PM EST • Sports • naplesnews.com
Crowd rallies in Lewiston in support of Somalis

Speakers at the Lewiston rally pushed back against Trump’s recent comments about Somalis: “We are Americans. We are citizens, right? He should respect us and protect us and serve us like any other American.”

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Details: Samsung Confirms Powerful Upgrade

Ahead of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's launch in January, Samsung's filings with the FCC reveal the answer to a long-standing community question... Exynos or Snapdragon?

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern takes care of business, defeating Jackson State 93-53

Your best source for quality Northwestern Wildcats news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:07 PM EST • Business • insidenu.com
Black-owned businesses highlighted in holiday market

G.I.F.T. stands for Generating Income for Tomorrow's Goal. The organization provides grants to Black-owned businesses in Kansas City with a specific interest in those operating in low-income areas.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:48 AM EST • Business • kmbc.com
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iOS 26.2—Apple Confirms Critical Update For 1 Billion iPhones

Apple's update is finally here — and it includes urgent fixes.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Apple Confirms iPhone Attacks—All Users Must Update Now

1 billion users warned to update to iOS 26.2 now.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:26 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Who is Al Carns? Former Marine and Labour minister with sights on leadership

Ex-special forces colonel, who is sounding alarm on Russia, has risen swiftly to role of armed forces minister

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Dec 13, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’

Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is direc…

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
The Petrolhead Corner: Celebrating F.A. Porsche's 90th Birthday

A unique chance to step into Porsche's Sonderwunsch facility and check out a very special 911 GT3 to celebrate 90 years of F.A. Porsche.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:35 AM EST • Technology • monochrome-watches.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
Business owner loses money over USPS shipping delays, Congressman demands answers

If you have a package on the way from USPS, you may have to wait a little longer, and several say they are already in that position. And, it’s been especially hurtful for business owners who rely on fast shipping for their products.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:20 PM EST • Business • wave3.com
BIA Business Perspective: Connecting political and business leaders creates solutions

At the BIA’s 11th annual Leadership Summit this week a consistent theme arose: access to talent and available workforce is critical for New Hampshire’s economic future.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Business • unionleader.com
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Saturday Pre-orders: Era of Ruin special edition guaranteed stock

This week’s new releases are live.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • warhammer-community.com
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem

The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and center.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:42 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Dueling Dem And GOP Health Care Bills Both Fail In The Senate— Now What?

Lynn Barr, founder of Caravan Health, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss what's next and the best ways to bring down health care costs.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Health • forbes.com
Qinshon Judkins Gives Perspective on Browns' Failed 2-Point Play

Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins breaks his silence on the Cleveland Browns' pivotal two-point conversion miscue

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
The Republicans’ Endangered Health

The refusal to extend ACA subsidies becomes a huge political liability and signals deepening splits.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Health • prospect.org
Why reliable internet is a must-have for a growing Brooklyn retail business

Spectrum Business helps Brooklyn retail businesses like Rider Gifts grow, enabling seamless e-commerce and team collaboration.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:05 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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
Health Technologies: Where We Are Now and a Look Ahead to 2026

More than ever before, digital solutions are transforming how health care is accessed and delivered. The potential of health technologies to bring about transformative change is especially pronounced in rural areas where health care challenges such as hospital closures and health workforce shortages are acute.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:02 AM EST • Health • bipartisanpolicy.org
The Paris Agreement Fueled A Decade Of Economic Growth, With Business Leading The Way

A decade after the Paris Agreement, U.S. economic competitiveness depends on continued global business leadership

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Dec 12, 2025 • 9:58 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
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Meet Landon Robinson: How Navy star NG emerged as Midshipmen's soft-spoken 'freak'

Robinson can do it all for Navy, from disrupting plays in the backfield to providing sparks on special teams

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Dec 12, 2025 • 9:38 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Belichick, UNC fire offensive, special teams coordinators after 4-8 season

Bill Belichick is making changes after his first season at North Carolina.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Sports • wral.com
Speculative Meta Analysis of Mega Dimension DLC Megas in Pokémon GO

The Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is here, and the brand-new addition has fans on the edge of their seats with the revelation of new Mega Evolutions! Legends: Z-A brought a host of new Megas whose stats, when translated, gave us a good idea of how meta-relevant these Mega Evolutions would be in […]

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:11 AM EST • Technology • pokemongohub.net
Health inspections found moldy coconuts, room-temperature eggs

Pink buildup in an ice machine and signs of a pest infestation were among the violations found by Washoe County health inspectors from Nov. 8-14.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Health • rgj.com
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Timothée Chalamet won’t confirm or deny rumors he’s mysterious British rapper EsDeeKid

Timothée Chalamet is feeding speculation that he could be the anonymous British rapper EsDeeKid.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:49 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Apple iOS 26.2 Release Date—Critical Update For 1 Billion iPhones

Here's when Apple's next update should come to your iPhone.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:42 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Boston hospital cafeteria addresses health code violations after inspection

A December health inspection found multiple violations, including temperature control problems and poor sanitation practices.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
Ex-Meta staffer nicknamed 'coding machine' says the best engineers aren't on LinkedIn — but they're special cases

Michael Novati , a former Meta principal software engineer, said the names of the best of the best engineers are "nowhere" online.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:39 AM EST • Technology • businessinsider.com
Scientists have been studying the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e. Could it harbor alien life? : Short Wave

Want to be a top notch candidate for hosting alien life? Then there's a few key requirements you should be aware of: Ideally, you're a large object like a moon or a planet; scientists suspect you also have an atmosphere and water; plus, you should orbit your star from a nice mid-range distance — in the "Goldilocks Zone" of habitability. Until recently, you would be competing against TRAPPIST-1 e. It's a planet outside of our solar system. TRAPPIST-1 e is also only 40 light years away, rocky and the same size as Earth, which prompted researchers to investigate whether it also has an atmosphere — and the potential for alien life. A team of researchers has been investigating TRAPPIST-1 e to learn more about its potential. Their answers, recently published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, say a lot not just about this exoplanet, but about how scientists should refocus their hunt for alien life.Interested in more space 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 12, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Sources: Trump told Blakeman victory unlikely in race against Stefanik

Blakeman told Spectrum News he feels he is the best man for the job.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
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Capcom Finally Confirms Leon S. Kennedy Is In Resident Evil Requiem | The Game Awards 2025

After months of speculation and a revealing leak earlier this week, Capcom has finally, officially confirmed what we all knew: Leon S. Kennedy is in Resident Evil Requiem, and he's here to kick butt.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:59 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
YouTube TV to offer new plans, including Sports package with ESPN

YouTube TV will expand its subscription options in 2026 with more than '10 genre-specific packages' including a Sports Plan with ESPN.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:19 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Local business owner introduces monthly hands-on AI workshops

GRAND JUNCTION Colo. (KREX)- A local business owner and educator is launching a new AI training series designed specifically for small business owners in Grand Junction. Nick Gumpert, owner of the UPS Store on 12th Street and Patterson Road, is introducing a monthly lineup of hands-on artificial intelligence workshops beginning in February. Gumpert said after […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:29 PM EST • Business • westernslopenow.com
RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men’s Health Initiative

At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men’s access to hormones.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:11 PM EST • Health • wired.com
AI Bubble Or Business Revolution? Essential Business Insights

Most AI companies will fail, yet the industry will transform business. The trial and error economy drives today's AI revolution alongside significant risks.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Business • forbes.com
Exciting spectacle awaits enthusiasts at science city | Lucknow News - The Times of India

Lucknow: If you're in Lucknow and eager to experience vibrant underwater world of Australia's coral reefs, nature and history, like ‘Journey to Space,.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Stand up and take a stand, ACC. Call Notre Dame's bluff after CFP brouhaha

After brouhaha with the College Football Playoff selection of Miami, the ACC must play hardball with Notre Dame and regain respectability.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:27 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We expect the update to be released by early next week. iOS 26.2 includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, such as a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 6 – Sports Wagering, Player Proposition Bets, and Prediction Market Battles

In this episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by Cole White from our RISE Practice Group's

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:35 AM EST • Sports • troutman.com
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Despite Chiefs’ 2025 struggles, the Chargers still respect their rival

Los Angeles expects a competitive Week 15 game against Kansas City.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • arrowheadpride.com
Lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit

Lawmakers may instead bulk up Hoosier START, the state's defined benefit plans. They say that would offer retirees and current staff greater flexibility.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • indianacapitalchronicle.com
Penn State College of Ag Sciences to offer food science short courses

In 2026, food inspectors and sanitarians, quality assurance managers, food plant managers and food engineers can learn the latest developments in food science with short courses offered by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psu.edu
Islanders Gameday News: Here come the Ducks

They’re not your father’s Ducks! Or at least not your older brother’s Ducks, or something. Tonight the Islanders host a Fairly Strong Ducks of Anaheim team that is first in its division at a very respectable 19-10-1. After years of “very tough negotiator” Pat Verbeek at the helm, it seems he just needed to hire […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:15 AM EST • Sports • lighthousehockey.com
NFL Week 15 predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every game

Microsoft Copilot AI is coming off another respectable week predicting the results of NFL games. Here are its NFL Week 15 picks.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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One Critical Factor Predicts Longevity Better Than Diet or Exercise, Study Says

It's vital for almost every aspect of our well-being.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Tiny tracker following monarch butterflies during California migration

When this monarch butterfly hits the sky it won't be traveling alone. In fact, an energetic team of researchers will be following along with a revolutionary technology that's already unlocking secrets that could help the entire species survive.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:16 AM EST • Science • abc7news.com
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The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS  - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Lawmakers explain their bipartisan efforts to tackle rising health insurance premiums

'Common Ground': Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., discuss their efforts to make health insurance more affordable and prevent premium spikes on 'Special Report.'

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:25 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
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A new pick-your-package setup is on the way as YouTube TV readies genre-specific plans for early 2026.

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YouTube TV Launching Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles in Early 2026

YouTube TV will be updated with more than 10 genre-specific television packages in 2026, YouTube announced today. The upcoming YouTube TV Plans will be more affordable than the current version of YouTube TV, which is priced at $82.99 per month. There will be packages for sports, news, family, entertainment, and more. A YouTube Sports Plan will include top broadcast networks along with all ESPN networks and sports networks like FS1 and NBC Sports networks.

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YouTube TV will offer new sports package to customers next year

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Live: UFC Vegas 112 media day video

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YouTube TV to launch a new sports package next year

Early in 2026, YouTube TV will launch 10 genre-specific packages, including a YouTube TV Sports Plan.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:48 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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We may finally know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like

Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding light on what a healthy gut microbiome actually consists of

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New movie filming in Syracuse seeks local actors for 7 specific roles

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Two Business Students Visit the Amazon, Network with Sustainability Experts, Gain New Perspectives at COP30 Summit

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YouTube TV to Launch More Than 10 Cheaper Genre-Specific Plans, Including a Sports Tier With ESPN Unlimited

In early 2026, YouTube plans to launch YouTube TV Plans, over 10 genre-specific packages including a sports tier with ESPN, FS1 and NBC Sports Network.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Sports • variety.com
Genre Bundles Coming to YouTube TV Next Year as Tech Giant Sets Cheaper and More Flexible Plans

Christian Oestilen, YouTube's subscription chief, says that more than 10 genre-specific packages are planned, including for sports and news.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • hollywoodreporter.com
YouTube TV Is Adding 10 Genre-Specific Subscription Plans, Including A Sports Bundle

YouTube TV says it will begin offering cheaper, more targeted packages of programming like a sports bundle starting early next year.

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Hubble & Citizen Science

Hubble's vast and growing archive is a treasure trove of data for researchers, especially with help from citizen scientist volunteers.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Cyberpunk 2077 Celebrates Five Years Since Launch!

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'Special' AJ Dybantsa shows exactly why Nets would be lucky to draft...

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Is history repeating itself or will Emery 'seize the moment'?

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How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner

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The 33 best comedy specials of 2025

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7 Quick Wins To Put AI To Work In Your Small Business

Small business leaders are put off AI by perceptions they need to master a sophisticated technology. But simple AI tools are easy to use and will deliver quick results

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Pixel 10a leak reveals key specs via Verizon listing

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7 Media Trends That Will Redefine Entertainment In 2026

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South Korea's Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians, Lee's office said on Wednesday.

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Dec 9, 2025 • 11:11 PM EST • Politics • reuters.com
Georgia Democrat flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits, CNN projects

Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.

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IRS Issues Guidance For Expanded Health Savings Accounts Under New Tax Law

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Marvell Technology CEO addresses reports the company lost business from Amazon and Microsoft

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Call of Duty Will No Longer Do Back-to-back Releases of Modern Warfare or Black Ops Games

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Humans rank among leading monogamous mammals, study finds

Human beings in 7th place out of 35 species on monogamy scale but behind moustached tamarins and Eurasian beavers

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Dec 9, 2025 • 7:01 PM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Gut micro-organisms associated with health, nutrition and dietary interventions

Nature - Comprehensive large-scale studies of multi-national populations identified microbiome species consistently associated with favourable and unfavourable health markers, informing future...

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Dec 9, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nature.com