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Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
The 6 biggest reveals from WBD's filing on why it rejected Paramount

A new filing says Paramount offered pay and a job to WBD CEO David Zaslav, and gives other takeaways from the bidding war.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:52 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Senators press FCC Chair Carr over Kimmel suspension, agency's independence

Carr contended that because the five-member panel does not have for-cause removal protections, it is not an independent agency

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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New December 2025 update rolling out to some Pixel phones

Some Pixel owners today are getting a new December 2025 update today after installing the initial release (Android 16 QPR2)...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
A moderate mutiny adds to the GOP’s Obamacare woes

By now, it’s become conventional wisdom about Congress: “Moderates always cave.” The more extreme elements sometimes force leadership’s hand, but those near the political center have a tendency to lose their nerve.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:21 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics

The move marks an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:15 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Bill to recognize Fort Ontario as National Park unanimously passes U.S. Senate

Dating back to the 1840s, Fort Ontario has been a state historic site.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android

Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:03 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 18 #451

Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Sports • cnet.com
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, announced today that the Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) did not meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Brensocatib was well tolerated, with no new safety signals identified

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they're behaving strangely, a new study finds

Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting with each other.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Owner of CT roofing business sentenced to 15 months in prison for tax evasion

He also was ordered to pay more than $1.1 million to the IRS and $578,259 to the Connecticut Medicaid program, officials said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:43 PM EST • Business • nhregister.com
Joe Burrow expects to be with Bengals in 2026, but doesn't deny thinking about opportunities later in career
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
NFL awards picks: Does Philip Rivers deserve consideration for CPOY?

SportsLine NFL analyst Josh Nagel gives his analysis and recommended plays for MVP and other season-long NFL awards

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

Following Northwestern’s announcement that UnitedHealthcare will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield as the University’s employee health care administrator, human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. The University announced June 12 that all medical plans for NU faculty and staff will be administered by UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, 2026. Faculty...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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Game Awards 2025 Set New Record, Delivering Whopping 171 Million Livestreams Worldwide

The 2025 Game Awards show again set new viewership records with an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, up 11% from last year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • variety.com
John Kirwan is out as Pennington Biomedical’s executive director

After eight years at the helm of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, John Kirwan is stepping away from his role as executive director. In a letter sent to Pennington staff, Kirwan writes tha… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Savannah business owner offers $25,000 reward for information in Forsyth Park acid attack

Nine Line Apparel is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in last week’s acid attack in Forsyth Park.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • wtoc.com
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as suspected, study suggests

New research suggests Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth's polar seas instead of a buried ocean as long suspected.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
Fox Entertainment Sets First-Look Deal With Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures

His first projects at the studio include adaptations of Pat Kelly's "Rifle Season" and Thomas Mullen's "Darktown"

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:34 PM EST • Entertainment • thewrap.com
Meta is pausing its dream of sharing Quest's Horizon OS with third-party headset makers

The company said that it would revisit opportunities for third-party partnerships in the future.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — including insults, baseless claims and random capitalization.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
'Non-Political' Creators Have Outsized Influence on Audience's Politics, Study Finds

Measuring the Joe Rogan effect.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Politics • gizmodo.com
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Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Texas look to expand the electorate

State Rep. James Talarico and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are looking to turn out voters who sat at home in past elections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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New Year’s Sale 2025

2025 is coming to an end, and what better way to commemorate this year than with a massive sale!

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Checkers And Novant Health Partner For Community Captains Program - Charlotte Checkers Hockey

The Charlotte Checkers and Novant Health have partnered for the Community Captains Program

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:53 PM EST • Health • charlottecheckers.com
The Biggest Lie in Texas Politics

Ahead of the midterm elections, the state Democratic party is leaning on an old message.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Politics • texasmonthly.com
GOP lawmaker: These Covid-era fraud-ridden subsidies have made health care more expensive

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Health • foxbusiness.com
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Heading into 2026, Commissioners reaffirm commitment to business community

Douglas County has a strong history of eliminating barriers for business investment, creating effective partnerships, and maintaining a low-tax environment. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners reaffirmed its commitment to…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Business • douglas.co.us
'Larian Said They Were Doing Something Absolutely Everyone Is Doing and Got an Insanely Crazy Sh*tstorm' - KCD 2 Dev Talks 'AI Hysteria'

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 lead Daniel Vávra said Larian got embroiled in the 'AI hysteria', since 'absolutely everyone' is doing the same.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Tesla's car business is only worth $30 a share, analyst warns

While Tesla stock hits records on robotaxi hype, Jed Dorsheimer of William Blair says the core EV market is only worth a fraction of the current $480 per share price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay

The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Health • fiercebiotech.com
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Schmidt Gives Keynote Address for Political Trust Conference

Professor Vivien Ann Schmidt gave the opening keynote address, titled Political Trust and Legitimacy in the Age of Populism, for the Political Trust conference, organized by CEVIPOF at the French Political Science School at Sciences Po in Paris on December 5, 2025. This year’s conference, named Political Trust: A Challenge for Democracies, brought together researchers from…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:21 PM EST • Politics • bu.edu
LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON GOP HEALTHCARE BILL: “REPUBLICANS NEED TO BRING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION BILL TO THE FLOOR TODAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, emphasizing that House Republicans have a responsibility to join House Democrats in protecting Americans’ healthcare after he received 218 signatures on his discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES: For months now, Democrats have made clear that we have a […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • jeffries.house.gov
Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029

The Academy Awards will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in macOS Tahoe 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas

Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
High school students learn about exercise science during Ohio State visit

High school juniors from the Tolles Career and Technical Center in Plain City recently visited The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus to learn about health science courses of study and careers. The College of Education and Human Ecology’s (EHE) exercise science program hosted the visit.The students, who study exercise science at Tolles,...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • news.osu.edu
Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy

A new poll shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Houston Matters discusses that story and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired for cause after administrative review revealed 'serious professional misconduct'

Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave from Ohio on Dec. 1.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A debate is raging over the origins of an elusive cousin to modern humans

Who were the Denisovans?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Science • economist.com
Checklist: 10 Tactics for Building Killer Entertainment Experiences

As immersive entertainment experiences continue to thrive, brand-side event profs break down 10 tactics for building top-notch campaigns.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Entertainment • eventmarketer.com
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Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election

Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Where race and politics meet

Kinder Institute students learn new perspectives studying abroad in Cape Town.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:40 PM EST • Politics • showme.missouri.edu
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Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Will Week 15's unexpected fantasy football playoff heroes deliver again?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Knicks will not hang banner for NBA Cup win

The Knicks become the first NBA Cup champions to not hang a banner

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:25 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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I worked with Rob Reiner on 'Stand by Me' and 'Misery.' He taught me an important lesson.

Dennis Maguire, who worked alongside Rob Reiner as his first assistant director on his 1990 film 'Misery,' shared his memories of the director.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:20 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Scientists Say They've Found Another Anomaly About 3I/ATLAS

A "detection of a wobbling high-altitude jet" in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb intrigued.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:14 PM EST • Science • futurism.com
A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs

MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:13 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide

New York City, NY, December 17th, 2025, FinanceWireDiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service Digital Marketing Agency known for its ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

Netflix’s co-CEOs don’t see it for Paramount Skydance, either.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Proposal would bring stadium, sports complex to Clearwater

The Landings Golf Course, which first opened in 1970, would be replaced. The stadium does not currently have any sports franchise as a potential suitor.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • tampabay.com
US House passes Republican health insurance changes, without help from Colorado Dems

The bill doesn’t extend plan subsidies and is not expected to pass the Senate.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Health • cpr.org
Apple Seen Moving From AI Laggard To Leader In 2026

Morgan Stanley sees Apple becoming an AI leader in 2026, starting with a new Siri digital assistant. Apple stock is in a tight pattern.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Technology • investors.com
DIY science experiments to keep kids entertained during the winter break
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Science • cbsnews.com
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In aftermath of January wildfires, ER visits surged amid alarming health effects, study finds

For the first time, researchers have been able to study the direct health effects the January wildfires had on Angelenos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:40 AM EST • Health • abc7.com
Live updates: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son expected in court after being charged with their murders
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
The creator of Anthropic's Claude Code likes to hire engineers who do 'side quests' like making kombucha

Claude Code creator Boris Cherny said that he looked for engineers with "cool weekend projects." Anthropic is also looking for "generalists," he said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Apple’s Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook Was Tested With An A15 Bionic, Making It Slower Than The Current-Generation iPad, Retail Versions Said To Feature An A18 Pro

The low-cost MacBook currently in development was leaked to be tested with an A15 Bionic, but luckily, the commercial units will likely feature the A18 Pro

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
Google releases Gemini 3 Flash, promising improved intelligence and efficiency

Google’s Gemini 3 family is now complete with release of Gemini 3 Flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Prosecutors claim Terry Rozier paying for co-defendant's legal defense in sports betting case

An attorney for the Miami Heat guard didn't deny that his client has helped childhood friend and co-defendant Deniro Laster.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC

The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the fourth and final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 12, the family-owned bakery will receive Chicago Bears led promotion across the

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • chicagobears.com
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • wired.com
Jack Smith denies politics played any role in Trump prosecutions at House hearing

Special counsel takes full ownership of 2020 election and classified documents cases against former president

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:56 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies

Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • c-span.org
A giant in Monroe County politics and government honored by Morelle on the House floor

In a one-minute speech on the House floor , Congressmember Joe Morelle paid tribute Wednesday to Lucien Morin, Monroe County's first elected executive.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:51 AM EST • Politics • wxxinews.org
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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How dogs make teens feel less anxious

The beneficial relationship is much more than skin deep

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Science • economist.com
RELEASE: DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIRES ADMINISTRATOR - State of Delaware News

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:40 AM EST • Health • news.delaware.gov
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Science • the74million.org
Xbox Sales Are Down 70% Year-Over-Year With PS5 Down 40%

Xbox, PlayStation and even Nintendo are suffering from very low console sales due to price hikes, economic conditions and more.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations

The extensions, available for Chromium browsers, harvest full AI conversations over months.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Scientists Denounce Trump's Plan to Kill Crucial Atmospheric Science Center

The U.S. government is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research, jettisoning key climate science projects in the process

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:22 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Apple Has Reportedly Kicked Off iMac OLED Development With a Screen Size Of 24 Inches, Will Tout Higher Brightness Levels But Resolution Said To Remain Unchanged

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding

The Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expected to expire at the end of this year, however, raising insurance premiums for millions of Americans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:20 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Apple Tested a MacBook With the A15 Chip

An internal Apple kernel debug kit suggests Apple has tested a MacBook with the A15 chip, alongside a separate A18 Pro-based MacBook that appears to be closer to a shippable product. The information comes from internal kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Google's vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini

The company on Wednesday said it is integrating the tool, which lets you build AI-powered mini apps, inside the Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps.

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Google's Pixel pocket-dialing nightmare is finally getting a fix

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Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

Two bills mark the first time Congress has voted over national care bans and an escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Korea’s long-term strategy for 2D materials: fundamental science is the secret of success

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Science • physicsworld.com
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Karis Community Health receives Health Access Hero Award, including $100,000 grant, from Sun Life and DentaQuest

Karis Community Health has been selected as a 2025 Health Access Hero Award and grant recipient by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest. The $100,000 grant will help expand access to dental care within and beyond Bradley County. The annual Health Access Hero Awards recognize nonprofits and individual change-makers working to broaden access to health services for communities in need.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
CIAC bans Connecticut sports writer from high school games and events for 'expression of violence'

The writer complained in the column about spending $56 for a copy of his birth certificate and a Real ID to attend a high school football game at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Sports • ctinsider.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially during the holiday season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
House to vote on GOP health care bill as Congress makes year-end sprint
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Mikado Closed After Board of Health Inspection

According to the health inspection report, the Main street Asian fusion restaurant was dinged for not meeting state and local cleanliness standards and improperly handling food.

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Congress live updates as GOP lawmakers join Democrats to force vote on extending health care subsidies
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Former sports reporter, husband found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Alabama

A former sports reporter and her husband were found dead in their home in what police are calling a murder-suicide.

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Employer health insurance costs reach record highs in Oregon

In Oregon, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance climbed to $24,688 last year.

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Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

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