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Christmas Day sports: Here's a look at the premier matchups on the holiday

The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Sports • news4jax.com
A Daring Scene on Broadway This Season Has Audiences Talking, in More Ways Than One

NEW YORK (AP) — On any given evening as the lights come up on Act 2 of “Liberation,” Bess Wohl's intergenerational Broadway play about a women’s consciousness-raising group, you can hear supportive cheers of “Whoo!” and “Yeah!” — and sometimes, a round of applause. All before a single word has been ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Entertainment • usnews.com
Mike Tomlin on D.K. Metcalf taking swing at Lions fan: 'Don’t condone the behavior, but I support D.K.'
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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:24 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cincinnati's second-largest private company relocating headquarters to Texas in 2026

RelaDyne will relocate its headquarters from Cincinnati to Houston in 2026 but will expand its Hebron facility and create dozens of jobs.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:20 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
49ers Players on Team's Mindset: 'Just Handle Business Each Week'

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, TE George Kittle, RB Christian McCaffrey, T Trent Williams, and LB Dee Winters highlighted team chemistry, preparation, and the importance of staying focused as the 49ers look ahead to the playoffs.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:17 PM EST • Business • 49ers.com
Harriet Hageman announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking re-election.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
Sharks Sports & Entertainment's 2025 Holiday Assist

The San Jose Sharks partnered with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Assist program this season, including a $30,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Entertainment • nhl.com
Sharks Sports & Entertainment's 2025 Holiday Assist

The San Jose Sharks partnered with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Assist program this season, including a $30,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Sports • nhl.com
The Supreme Court’s most consequential term yet?
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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
With the ‘Trump Class,’ Navy battleships join a long list of government entities named for the President
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
27-year-old boosted his income from $50,000 to $432,000 at Amazon in 5 years—it allowed him to quit and start his own business

Nabeel Khan was methodical in building his career at Amazon, rising the ranks quickly from operations manager to project manager to product manager.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:50 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
5 Eagles Players Selected to 2026 Pro Bowl
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Will the new year bring a new shutdown?

A January deadline for Congress could bring the pain all over again

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Politics • theweek.com
Christmas Day sports schedule: When and how to watch every NFL and NBA game on Dec. 25
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:07 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Year in review: Trump's economy : The NPR Politics Podcast

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at President Trump's handling of the economy, including his tariff policy.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025

A look back at the biggest tech stories of the year, from the rise and fall of Musk’s Doge to lucrative investments into AI

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Technology • theguardian.com
Watch the new trailer for ‘The Hillside Strangler,’ coming soon to MGM+
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
Airing my grievances towards the 2025 Los Angeles Rams

“I’ve got (some) problems with this team and now you’re gonna hear about it!”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • turfshowtimes.com
Mayor, council clash over Rochester’s plans for sports complex

The City Council’s decision to move forward with an outdoor sports complex has drawn the ire of DFL lawmakers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Sports • startribune.com
Are the Rockets true contenders? Why their recent struggles are cause for concern
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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:39 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Boston health officials urge flu shots as cases jump 114%

Officials said the surge is occurring a month earlier than last flu season, when similar levels were not reached until January.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55

One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Christal Jordan gives the latest in entertainment headlines

Celebs are getting into the reality TV business, but it's all about helping others, and telling stories.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:02 AM EST • Entertainment • fox5atlanta.com
After 70 years of business, Circle Furniture is closing its doors

On Tuesday morning, employees received an email confirming they’re being laid off.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Business • bostonglobe.com
Review: The Yeti LTe Feels Like Magic

Big Orange goes quick.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • pinkbike.com
Scientists create replica human womb lining and implant early-stage embryos

Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Former Sen. Ben Sasse announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is ‘gonna die’

Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse announced Tuesday that he’s been diagnosed with “metastasized, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die.”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:56 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
All of the Power, None of the Fun

Being a GOP member of Congress in the Trump era is pretty miserable.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:54 AM EST • Politics • theatlantic.com
5 Broncos players snubbed by Pro Bowl voters

Marvin Mims and Devon Key headline the Broncos' list of Pro Bowl snubs this season.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • broncoswire.usatoday.com
Boston issues flu warning amid dramatic spike in cases

Boston health officials issued a flu warning on Tuesday amid a dramatic spike in cases in the city. The City of Boston and the Boston Public Health Commission said in a release that flu cases are surging earlier this year than they did last year, with a recent 114% increase in cases. They said flu related emergency department visits are…

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:28 AM EST • Health • nbcboston.com
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GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman launches Senate run in Wyoming

Hageman is looking to replace retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis, and touted her support for Trump's agenda in her campaign launch video.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:26 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Billy Porter gives health update after scary sepsis hospitalization:...
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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:16 AM EST • Health • nypost.com
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Ikea has made some of its Matter-compatible smart home devices even cheaper.

As the cost of some electronics continues to skyrocket, Ikea has dropped the price of several of its new smart home accessories. The Myggspray motion and Klippbok water sensors are now down to $7.99 from $9.99, and while the three-pack of the colorful two-button Bilresa remotes launched in the US for $19.99, they’re now $14.99. [Image: Two of Ikea’s new Matter-compatible smart home sensors and its two-button remote are now cheaper in the US. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ikea_matter.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:14 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Beloved sports reporter dies at 41 after fall from LA building

Australian sports reporter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, who covered international tennis for Stan Sport, died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 41.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:11 AM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
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Alec Baldwin reveals intense health struggles after 'Rust' shooting:...
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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:06 AM EST • Health • nypost.com
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Do the Detroit Lions need big, sweeping changes?

Our latest Detroit Lions podcast episode discusses the Steelers loss and debates what changes are needed in 2026.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • prideofdetroit.com
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Sports • boltsfromtheblue.com
Why scientists want ice from 600 meters below the surface
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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Science • cnn.com
Fearing the Worst for J.J. McCarthy

And hoping for the best

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Sports • dailynorseman.com
Cash rules everything around sports: The K-shaped economy widened gaps between haves, have-nots in 2025

What did we learn in 2025? The K is coming for sports, and we’re not just talking strikeouts.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:11 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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CDT Environmental Technology Reports 2025 Unaudited Interim Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Revenue of $7.3 million and loss per share of $0.11 impacted by reduced project activity due to a slowdown in the PRC economySHENZHEN, China, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CDTG) (“CDT”, the “Company”, or “we”), a leading provider of waste treatment systems and services throughout China, today reports its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and provides updates on key business development

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:03 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Junglepussy is ready to conquer the world

It’s hard not to be inspired by Junglepussy — just ask “One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson. In our “Annual Self-Assessment,” the rapper reflects on the year and looks ahead to 2026: “You see how I rock the boat?”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:01 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Why do we have five fingers and toes?

It all goes back to our fishy ancestors.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:01 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
Orioles stories of the year: Baltimore’s 2025 power outage

A steep drop in home runs and extra-base hits sunk the O’s offense in 2025. Is there hope for a turn around in 2026?

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • camdenchat.com
Federal cuts and a race to replace McConnell. Here’s a look at top state politics stories in 2025

Kentucky Public Radio has covered a tumultuous year of federal cuts and shifts, the lawsuits challenging them, state governance and another hefty legislative session. Rediscover our top politics stories of 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • lpm.org
Economic growth surges in late summer, the highest in two years

“This was the strongest six months of growth since late in 2023, but it certainly didn’t feel that way for most people,” one analyst said.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:36 AM EST • Business • washingtonpost.com
From less business with primes to a better-funded Army network: 2025 review

In 2025, the Army experienced some of its biggest changes in decades, and with this came new programs and new attitudes toward acquisition at large.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Business • breakingdefense.com
Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • cnn.com
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USA TODAY Sports unveils the 2025 ALL-USA West Football Team

Tradon Bessinger and Tony Cumberland headline the 2025 ALL-USA West Football Team.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Sports • usatodayhss.com
How AI broke the smart home in 2025

Why AI hasn’t made the smart home smarter

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Joe Burrow: Breaking NFL Records & Joining the Elite

In Joe Burrow's 75th career game, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback threw for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns in the win over the Miami Dolphins

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:26 AM EST • Sports • touchdownwire.usatoday.com
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Why Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Smaller Than Expected

Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored for release next year, may turn out to be smaller than most people imagine, if a recent report is anything to go by. According to The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will measure just 5.3 inches – that's smaller than the 5.4-inch screen on the ‌iPhone‌ mini, a line Apple discontinued in 2022 due to poor sales. The report has led some people to wonder why Apple would settle on such a compact form factor.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Durant out, D-Backs cash in, Mercury rise

Arizona sports fans saw surprises, stumbles and standout moments in 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:20 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Boost Your Windows SSD Performance by up to 85% With This Server Driver Trick

It's almost as good as downloading more RAM.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:19 AM EST • Technology • extremetech.com
What voters say they want for Christmas

Political opposites are closing 2025 as they did 2024: on each side of America’s Donald Trump divide. But CNN’s “All Over the Map” survey did provide several interesting takeaways. Some may be instructive about the midterm election climate, at least at this beginning stage.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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The Morning After: The best games of 2025

The biggest news stories this morning: US bans new foreign-made drones and components, Paramount has an updated Warner Bros. Discovery bid.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
A new matcha pop-up opens in Des Moines

Matcha Luv is a locally owned matcha pop-up.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Business • axios.com
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A Quarter Of American Families Face Financially Overwhelming Medical Expenses

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1 in 4 Americans are struggling with financial toxicity, with big medical bills dragging down both their money and their health, a new study says. Nearly 27% of U.S. residents faced high medical expenses or ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
Can Science Tell Us Why?

The field of science is filled with questions. But are we asking the right ones?

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • answersingenesis.org
Avid weightlifter leverages exercise science interest into impactful research

Years ago, Wil King took the intellectual approach to improving his physique.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • kennesaw.edu
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug

Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • iai.tv
These 5 Atlanta arts venues will open new or renovated spaces in 2026, 2027

Atlanta has a sizable list of new venues poised to open in the next two years, while favorites like Fernbank Museum and Woodruff Arts Center are getting upgrades.

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McClellan Excited for Strong Family Bond at K-State - Kansas State University Athletics

Nick McClellan, a first team all-state honoree at Christian Brothers College (Mo.) High School and one of the finest two-way players in the country, had star...

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Toronto Maple Leafs 12/23/25

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9, 39 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5, 35 points, 8th place Atlantic Division) When: 4:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: National broadcast on TNT, HBO Max and truTV Pens’ Path Ahead: Tonight is the last game before the Pens’ holiday break. They’ll look to brighten what has been a tough […]

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From the Texas Legislature: 5 big moves that shaped your life this year

Decisions in Austin reset taxes, schools, gaming and the balance of power across the state.

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Dodgers' Offseason Work Gets High Grades At This Point

While Los Angeles has just added Edwin Díaz to help its bullpen, that move alone has ballclub in top category in new article.

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5 ways to get your business finances ready for the new year

Comerica reports 5 ways to prepare your business finances for the new year: review finances, update payroll, assess credit, strengthen security, and set goals.

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The culture war is consuming the Supreme Court

The Court’s overall docket is shrinking, even as it hears more and more cases dealing with Republican cultural grievances.

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New batch of Epstein files released featuring more Trump mentions

New set of files released overnight into Tuesday

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Key Wisconsin motor sports events for the 2026 racing season

With IndyCar, IMSA, Outlaws and High Limit, ASA, dirt late models and specials, Wisconsin racing has plenty to offer in 2026. Still no NASCAR though.

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Companies collecting pennies on the dollar in market to recoup some tariff costs

Some U.S. companies are hedging their bets on the Supreme Court case against President Donald Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs by selling their rights to collect potential government refunds of the taxes to outside investors.

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We're backing the partnerships that strengthen mental health care for Idaho’s kids

Idaho is widely known as a mental health care desert, especially for kids. We believe that can change, writes guest columnist Roger Quarles.

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UNC Health's new CEO takes the helm amid "acute headwinds" in health care

This comes amid looming Medicaid cuts, a drop in research funding, expansion statewide and the uncertain future of a children's hospital.

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The Science Media Centre connects researchers and journalists.

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Female youth sports injuries on the rise in Michigan, doctors say

Doctors are seeing an uptick in ACL knee injuries in young athletes across Michigan. WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently sat down with WCMU multimedia producer Stefanie Mills to learn more.

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The Bear’s Den, December 23, 2025

The Chicago Bears spent Monday night watching the Niners, next team up

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The best entertainment photos of 2025

Photographers share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of their favorite entertainment shoots of 2025 and reveal how they got 'the' shot.

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The best reality TV of 2025

Scandals, competitions and breakups are par for the course on reality shows, but this year also brought some tender moments that made for must-see TV.

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It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in?

Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

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How America’s Health Care System Broke in 2025

2025 exposed the consequences of political interference, rising costs, workforce strain, and unregulated AI.

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What explains the perpetual need for political enemies?

Politics today is driven by grievances that can never be assuaged. For democracy’s survival, we must grapple with this dynamic

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Managing the politics of a holiday get-together

We live in a polarized nation, and sometimes, those varying political beliefs and opinions make their way to the holiday dinner table. It can be awkward and uncomfortable. So, how can we bring it all back together and appreciate one another’s company? WEMU’s John Stockwell went looking for answers and, as you’ll hear, found a number of them.

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FPL GW18 Player Picks: Top Fantasy Options for This Week

Gameweek 18 is fast approaching, and Fantasy Premier League managers have very little time to make their moves. With fixtures coming thick and fast, choosing the right players could make all the difference. This article highlights players with the most promising runs of matches heading into Gameweek 18 and points out the options worth considering […]

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IFLScience The Big Questions: Can Magic Be Used As A Tool In Science?

What do cybercrime, the placebo effect, and driving have in common? They can all be better understood with a bit of magic.

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‘It breaks our heart’: These 30 business locations across Pa. are closing

The businesses on the list are located in 12 counties.

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Nebraska football 2025 transfer portal tracker

In the modern era of college football, every team is impacted by the transfer portal, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are no exception.

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Opinion | Trump’s War on Public Health Is a Battle to the Death

The war on public health is a battle to the death.

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Prediction markets are coming to sports in a big way. Here’s what you need to know

Prediction markets are growing quickly in the United States. Here's what you need to know about them and how they affect the sports world.

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What does a huge festive meal do to your brain?

Many of us with throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch. But what do these blow-out festive meals do to our body and brain?

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Quitting a job to go on a European road trip helped her rethink her career

Nurya Doorenbos took a five-month European road trip to figure out what she truly wanted to do for work.

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Non-crime hate incident recording system for police ‘not fit for purpose’

Police chiefs to call for non-crime hate incidents to be scrapped and replaced with a ‘common sense’ checklist system

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Doctor, 56, Says It Was Finally the 'Right Time' for Plastic Surgery After Health Journey Had Her Body 'Aging in Reverse' (Exclusive)

Dr. Jennifer Ashton turned to her friend Dr. Oren Tepper for an upper blepharoplasty and fat transfer. Here, they both detail the procedure to PEOPLE.

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'The ambition around the club feels different now'

Ethan Ampadu was immense, setting the tempo from the back and leading like a proper captain, calm in possession but aggressive when it mattered. The atmosphere lifted every time he stepped in to break up play. The free transfer signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin already looks inspired.

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The politics of the pause: 6 things to know about Trump administration’s suspension of offshore wind

The administration’s decision highlights a growing state-federal conflict over energy policy. It could also rebound by prompting more solar in rural Virginia.

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Samsung Electronics unit Harman to acquire ZF Group's ADAS business for $1.8 billion

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen's autonomous driving technology unit to combine it with its audio business and offer next-generation in-car platforms.

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Live updates: Justice Department releases new set of Epstein documents
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One thousand Pennsylvanians now dropping health insurance daily

Nansi Armstrong is living in America’s painful health insurance purgatory: earning too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to cover premiums...

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HARMAN to Acquire ZF’s ADAS Business

STAMFORD, CT – December 23, 2025 – HARMAN International, a global leader in automotive technology and lifestyle audio, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to...

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HARMAN To Acquire ZF’s ADAS Business

Secures HARMAN’s strategic foundations in ADAS and centralized automotive electronics platforms to define the fast-growing SDV market

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