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There's Always Room For Dessert, And Science Can Explain Why

Oh, go on then.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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Patriots Clinching Scenarios For Week 17

The New England Patriots have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but they can clinch the AFC East in Week 17. Clinching the division would guarantee a home playoff game. The Patriots can clinch in two ways, but not with a loss. They can clinch the division with a win and a Buffalo Bills […]

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:43 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal blood flow returned. This discovery opens the door to new treatments aimed at fixing vascular problems in dementia.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Moment of Science: Year in Review

Whether you’re old school, new school, or out of school, it’s always good to learn something new.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:27 PM EST • Science • 13abc.com
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Orlando Pirates academy product secures fresh PSL move

ExclusiveBucs academy graduate joins new PSL clubPhoto: Orlando Pirates @ XFoot Africa understands that Orlando Pirates academy product Katlego Cwinyane has signed for Betway Premeirship outfit Orbit ...

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Dec 24, 2025 • 2:25 PM EST • Sports • foot-africa.com
School Mental Health Projects Canceled by Trump Might Still Survive

The end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 1:49 PM EST • Health • edweek.org
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway for More than 1,000 Children and Families - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan today announced its annual holiday toy giveaway has distributed gifts to over 1,000 children and families this holiday

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Dec 24, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis

Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 11:27 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Exclusive: OnePlus Turbo Leaks In Live Images With Massive 9,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display

This is the upcoming OnePlus Turbo while will be making its way to India fairly soon. This device is using the codename 'Prado' and has some pretty

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Dec 24, 2025 • 10:38 AM EST • Technology • androidheadlines.com
The Year in Entertainment 2025: The TV that was top

The small screen took us everywhere from the shores of Cousins Beach to the emergency room at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center this year. Here's a look at the shows and limited series that defined 2025:It was the medical procedural drama The Pitt that scored the top prize at the Emmys this year. Led by Noah Wyle, who won the best actor in a drama Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Robby in the new series, The Pitt's first season followed the challenges faced by health care workers on the front lines over the course of a single, 15-hour shift at the hospital. Other big winners at the ceremony included Seth Rogen's new comedy series The Studio, as well as the Netflix limited series Adolescence.Many prestige shows captured the cultural zeitgeist in 2025. Fans traveled to Thailand to check in for season 3 of The White Lotus, while the mystery at Lumon Industries continued to unfold as Severance season 2 rolled out. The Last of Us viewers mourned a fan-favorite character during its sophomore season, while Star Wars fans returned to a galaxy far, far away to bid farewell to Andor as it debuted its second and final season.Nobody could stop talking about The Summer I Turned Pretty. Whether you were team Conrad or team Jeremiah, fans couldn't keep their eyes off the dramatic third season of the teen romance series, which spanned from the U.S.'s East Coast all the way to Paris. While the series ended with Belly finally picking which brother she wanted to be with, the story isn't quite over. A feature film that will end the romantic saga has been greenlit by Prime Video.Finally, the year ended with the release of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. It turned Netflix's streaming records upside down, accumulating 59.6 million views in its first five days and becoming the best-ever premiere week viewing numbers for an English-language series on the streaming platform.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 8:53 AM EST • Entertainment • willmarradio.com
Our 7 Best Science TikToks You Need to Watch Right Now

On TikTok and other short-form video platforms, Scientific American explored the underground labs of Greenland, brand-new colors and the perfect way to make eggs

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Attacks are Evolving: 3 Ways to Protect Your Business in 2026

In 2025, small and mid-sized businesses made up 70.5% of data breaches, driven by weaker defenses and high-volume cyberattacks.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Business • thehackernews.com
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The tough lesson US scientists learned from Trump

A yearlong assault on federal science programs taught researchers they can't always count on Washington to be a reliable partner.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:14 AM EST • Science • eenews.net
Local business openings and closings to know

Plus, 18 ways to ring in the new year from Phoenixville to Kennett Square.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Business • inquirer.com
Blackstone's CTO explains how he uses his 35-minute subway ride to stay sharp and upskill

John Stecher reads about technology in another industry on his daily subway ride to work and spends his weekends being hands-on with tools.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:35 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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What giving flu shots backstage taught me about public health

On or off Broadway, public health lives or dies at the level of ordinary, everyday interactions.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Cracker jokes and custard chemistry: ways to smuggle science into Christmas

Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this Christmas

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Dec 24, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Dismissing politics as ‘dirty’ is self-defeating

If we turn our backs on politics, we reject an essential way to improve our communities and our nation.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • moabtimes.com
'Palace fight will have delighted Glasner'

Former Crystal Palace forward Glen Murray says Oliver Glasner will be "delighted" with the spirit shown by his side despite their Carabao Cup quarter-final exit on Tuesday evening. The Eagles fought back after Maxence Lacroix's late own goal to equalise deep into stoppage time and force penalties away at Arsenal, before the Gunners eventually progressed by winning the shootout. "When you take into consideration the way they lost the game at the weekend against Leeds, coming away to the Emirates in the quarter-final of a cup competition and digging in in the manner that they did showed character," Murray told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 3:52 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Waymo explains why its robotaxis clogged San Francisco streets during a power outage

Waymo says the San Francisco power outage overwhelmed its robotaxis at scale, creating a backlog that led to response delays.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 12:04 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Augusta business gives away toys despite delayed opening

An Augusta business gave away toys to kids in the community one night before Christmas Eve, despite not being able to open this holiday season.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:58 PM EST • Business • wrdw.com
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New flu variant hits SoCal, raises concerns among public health experts

Holiday travel is in full swing and flu cases are ramping up. Some experts are worried about a new flu variant making its way to Southern California.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:38 PM EST • Health • abc7.com
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Santa Clarita resident and ‘Call of Duty’ creator Vince Zampella dies in crash

Vince Zampella, “Call of Duty” co-creator and Valencia resident, has died at the age of 55 in a fiery car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway. Respawn Entertainment, a video game […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:11 PM EST • Technology • signalscv.com
The Incredible Shrinking President

The president is no longer dominating his party or the country in the way he once did.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Politics • theatlantic.com
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E&E News: The tough lesson US scientists learned from Trump

A yearlong assault on federal science programs taught researchers they can't always count on Washington to be a reliable partner.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • subscriber.politicopro.com
What is the goal now?

Let’s start with the low bar to clear: as long as our coach doesn’t assault a small child with a projectile, this season will be mostly ok. Of course, Xavier could always schedule a throwaway game so they could sternly pretend to have disciplined the coach. That kind of behavior is usually saved for guys […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:48 PM EST • Sports • bannersontheparkway.com
Galaxy Z TriFold is probably durable enough, hinge gives way after 150,000 folds in torture test [Video]

Samsung’s brand new Galaxy Z TriFold form factor has arrived and, of course, one of the big questions around it...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:50 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Columbus immigrant business owners say ICE fear is driving customers away

Immigrant-owned businesses in Columbus say fear tied to ICE activity has slashed foot traffic, leaving owners struggling to keep their doors open.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:49 PM EST • Business • dispatch.com
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Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:19 PM EST • Health • centralmaine.com
4 takeaways from the latest batch of the Epstein files

The Justice Department has released a new batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – documents that include many more mentions of President Donald Trump than last week’s dump.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Science funding was hit in 2025. What does that mean for the future? : Consider This from NPR

2025 was a hard year for science. The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists and officials who worry that those cuts could cause the United States to lose its competitive edge as a global hub for research and innovation, and steer future generations away from careers in science. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Michael Levitt, with audio engineering by Zo vanGinhoven. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Scott Hensley and Amina Khan. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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Hubble spots massive sandwich shaped blob in deep-space

Nicknamed Dracula’s Chivito, the disk is 1,000 light-years away from Earth.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Science • popsci.com
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments

Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount refuses to go away, launching a hostile bid. Here's a timeline of key developments.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.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
The Thunder's chance at the NBA wins record appears to be slipping away

OKC (26-3) has lost two of three and has the hardest schedule remaining in the league

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The climb to CEO is getting harder for women

Women fought for these gains—and now they may be slipping away.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:21 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
Iowa City sports superfan 'Smiley' dies at 79

One of the most famous sports fans in Iowa has passed away.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:08 AM EST • Sports • kcci.com
These space stories made us look up in 2025

Space is always inspiring and 2025 was no exception, with finding Betelgeuse’s buddy, debuting a prolific survey telescope and more.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.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
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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Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV’s Programmatic Ceiling

Programmatic media buying is expected to account for the majority of growth in the CTV market in 2026. This year alone, over 90% of CTV ad dollars were transacted through programmatic pipes. That data isn’t surprising. Programmatic has solved a real problem by helping brands reach TV viewers with targeted precision at much lower costs. […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • adexchanger.com
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Brand Innovators Outlook 2026: Entertainment

The entertainment industry faces a year of change and adjustment in 2026. New technologies and merger activity will keep movies, TV and live events in play. With the limitations of the COVID pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the sector anticipates consumers will indulge in movies and live events, and brands will find new ways […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:08 AM EST • Entertainment • brand-innovators.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
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
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield

Scientists at MIT and Stanford have unveiled a promising new way to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. Their strategy targets a hidden “off switch” that tumors use to stay invisible to immune defenses—special sugar molecules on the cancer cell surface that suppress immune activity. Early tests show it can supercharge immune responses and outperform current antibody therapies.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
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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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
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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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Business • comerica.com
Looking Back on 2025’s Most Memorable Political Style Moments

From our first glimpse at Rama Duwaji’s first-lady look to the stink over men in pink, fashion found its way into the political discourse in more ways than one this year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • vogue.com
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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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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:50 AM EST • Politics • wemu.org
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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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
In Pursuit of the Monarch’s Magnetic Sense

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading the way.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • nytimes.com
In Pursuit of the Monarch’s Magnetic Sense

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading the way.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
When local news and science go dark, the river loses its voice: A warning and a rallying cry from Stroud Water Research Center

As federal money fades and science comes under fire, supporters of the Delaware River should find ways to advocate for the waterway.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:51 AM EST • Science • delawarecurrents.org
3 takeaways from latest Indianapolis Colts loss to 49ers

Following the Indianapolis Colts' performance on Monday Night Football, here are three takeaways from what took place against the 49ers.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:31 PM EST • Sports • coltswire.usatoday.com
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The future of worldbuilding in entertainment

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – New innovations in entertainment and content creation have changed the way users consume and interface with media. From games and film to music and interactive media, platforms have been leveraged to coincide with one another to paint a broader picture. Creators have said the days of standalone titles are giving way […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:08 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway

Vince Zampella, the video game developer who launched the 'Call of Duty' franchise and 'Apex Legends' outlet Respawn Entertainment with Jason West, has died.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Technology • latimes.com
VISN 8 Innovators Poised to Transform Veteran Care at the 2025 Veterans Health Make-a-thon | VA Tampa health care

VISN 8 continues to lead the way in health care innovation within the Veterans Health Administration.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • va.gov
Medtronic’s diabetes spin-off files for IPO

Make way for MiniMed! Medtronic's diabetes division has filed the necessary paperwork to go public. The company hopes to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbol MMED.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:32 PM EST • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
NCAA women's volleyball Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2026

Will Texas A&M and Kentucky be the teams to beat again in 2026? How about Nebraska and Texas?

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:31 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Trump critic George Conway files papers for U.S. House bid in New York

George Conway is joining a crowded Democratic race in New York to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler for his U.S. House seat.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:26 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:23 PM EST • Technology • bbc.com
JD Vance tries to have it both ways on Nick Fuentes and antisemitism

Vice President JD Vance has never looked more like the presumptive 2028 Republican presidential nominee.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:12 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Kalamazoo salon owner faces financial uncertainty after car crash damages business

WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Business • wwmt.com
Paying More, Getting Less: Rising health care costs, poor outcomes, and harmful federal policy decisions are putting New Yorkers at risk

Paying More, Getting Less: Rising health care costs, poor outcomes, and harmful federal policy decisions are putting New Yorkers at risk Key Takeaways Health care costs are rising sharply across all forms of coverage, while federal policy decisions are worsening affordability and access. Enhanced ACA premium tax credits are set...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:50 PM EST • Health • comptroller.nyc.gov
Nintendo News: Spread Nintendo Cheer with the Hits for the Holidays Sale!

’Tis the season, and Nintendo is offering more ways to liven up the celebration with the Hits for the Holidays Sale! From now through 11:59 p.m. PT on Januar...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • businesswire.com
Was Nicki Minaj always a Trump supporter? She spoke at Turning Point USA

Rapper Nicki Minaj expressed support of President Donald Trump at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest. She previously mentioned him in "Black Barbies."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:28 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Elon Musk takes dig at Waymo after San Francisco blackout

Elon Musk mocks Waymo after rival's self-driving cars stopped at intersections during San Francisco power outage, while claiming Tesla's robotaxi remained unaffected.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Shoppers Want Easy Choices This Holiday Season — Here's How Small Businesses Can Meet Their Needs

Here are three ways businesses of all sizes can stay in the game this holiday season and set themselves up for long-term growth.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
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The Epic Games Store is giving out free PC games daily for the holidays

The Epic Games Store is currently giving away a PC game every day during its holiday sale.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:38 AM EST • Technology • pcworld.com
Google Pixel 10 series starts at $450 in crazy last-minute Amazon deal

Just in time for the holiday, a last-minute Google Pixel 10 deal takes the starting price down to $449, way lower than Black Friday.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:10 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
The Democrats Had One Huge Shutdown Win. Trump Tried to Thwart It. He Just Failed.

Congress struck back in a little-noticed move that shifted power away from the Trump administration.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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Takeaways from Patriots Week 16 'SNF' win vs. Ravens 'GMFB'
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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The art of the hook: How Simon Squibb redefines influence

British entrepreneur Simon Squibb made his fortune — then amassed legions of followers by giving away sharp business advice for free.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • bigthink.com
Violence, politics and social media dominated Utah headlines in 2025

2025 reshaped the state in ways few saw coming.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:20 AM EST • Politics • axios.com
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Trump’s marijuana reclassification needs to include health warnings

It’s far from obvious why President Trump would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug at a time when we are learning the many ways it is more dangerous than thought.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
How Virgin Voyages reinvented cruise entertainment (hint: it has nothing to do with Broadway shows)

Discover how Virgin Voyages reimagined cruise entertainment with immersive experiences, boundary-pushing performances, and unexpected shipwide moments.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • virginvoyages.com
New Omaha Chamber report urges state business incentives overhaul, ways to stem ‘brain drain’

A new report from the Greater Omaha Chamber urges a revamp of state business incentives and other changes to help stem "brain drain."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:45 AM EST • Business • nebraskaexaminer.com
Christmas Candlelight Tour in Kirkwood celebrates magical holiday season [photos]

The Christmas season was celebrated in a magical way at the Gnome Countryside's Christmas Candlelight Tour in Kirkwood on Friday through Sunday evenings. Tours featured a bonfire, storytelling, songs, a

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
New LSU business school dean says students want to 'manage their own destiny'

"Also, if you think about modern-day students, they're always stimulated by technology, right? They've got earbuds in or are always doing something. So we have to rise to the occasion to get their attention in a meaningful way to be able to educate them."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • nola.com
Wilton Simpson offers personalized certificates recognizing Santa's imminent entry into Florida

Simpson called it 'a reminder that Florida always cherishes its families and traditions.'

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Executive ghostwriter gives LinkedIn makeovers to execs. Here are 4 ways to brag more effectively on your profile.

Jillian Richardson offers professional LinkedIn makeovers, and she has 4 tips on how to brag more on your profile.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:19 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Former Braves Player Albert Hall Passes Away at 67
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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:37 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
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Origami On Another Level With 3D Printing

Origami has become known as a miracle technique for designers. Elegant compliant mechanisms can leverage the material properties of a single geometry in ways that are sometimes stronger than those …

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Technology • hackaday.com
$20,000 worth of collectibles stolen ahead of grand opening celebration at La Verne business

The thief ransacked the card collectible store overnight, getting away with thousands of dollars worth of vintage sports items and Pokémon trading cards.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:55 AM EST • Business • abc7.com
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4 Takeaways From the Patriots' Win Over the Ravens

The Patriots clinched a playoff berth while the Ravens fell into a potentially insurmountable hole. Here's what we learned about both teams.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:18 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Core Kitchen—Heating things up with a winter residency at Gateways Inn in Lenox

Launched in October 2024, the couple-owned business has been offering private dinners, pop-ups, supper clubs, special events, micro-catering, and take-home heat-and-eat meals.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:07 AM EST • Business • theberkshireedge.com
One Protein Is a Better Predictor of Heart Disease Than Cholesterol

It's always more complicated.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:02 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Rapid takeaways as Lions suffer devastating loss vs. Steelers

Rapid takeaways following the Lions' 29-24 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:50 PM EST • Sports • lionswire.usatoday.com
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NFL Week 16 scores, news, live updates: Steelers walk away with win over Lions, Jared Goff has TD nullified on final play of game thanks to OPI
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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:59 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis

A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less swelling, healthier joints, and signs of tissue protection. Just as important, the extract showed a promising safety profile at tested doses. The discovery could pave the way for new plant-based anti-inflammatory treatments.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scottish Open: Chris Wakelin defeats Chang Bingyu in final to win title

England's Chris Wakelin wins eight frames in a row on his way to securing the Scottish Open title with a 9-2 victory over Chang Bingyu in Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:20 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
4 Takeaways From the Chargers' Win Over the Cowboys

The Chargers put up their highest point total since October. Here's what that means for both teams.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:46 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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MIT Scientists Have Discovered a Way To Rejuvenate the Immune System

As the immune system weakens with age, researchers have found a way to temporarily boost its function by reprogramming liver cells to support T-cell development.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:39 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Waymo shut down service during San Francisco's blackout because its driverless taxis got confused

A widespread power outage in San Francisco affected thousands of residents. It also left Waymo robotaxis stalled on city streets.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:35 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Can Your USB-C Laptop Charger Also Charge Your Phone?

As it turns out, there's no need to carry around two chargers, as you can almost always use the same USB-C charger that powers your laptop to charge your phone.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:17 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
MPV 0.41 Released With Wayland Improvements, Vulkan Hardware Decoding Preferred

MPV 0.41 is out today as the newest feature release for this MPlayer/mplayer2-derived open-source video player

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
Chargers vs. Cowboys: First-half takeaways from Week 16 game

The Chargers lead the Cowboys at the half.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Sports • chargerswire.usatoday.com
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Fact-checking Trump’s plaques for past presidents at the White House 'Walk of Fame'

In a break from tradition, President Donald Trump decorated a White House walkway with bronze plaques for each U.S. president. In an even sharper break with tradition, the plaques were written in a style echoing Trump’s Truth Social posts, with misleading or false descriptions of recent Democratic presidents.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
'Reshaped the direction of the city': The history behind San Francisco's MUNI

December 28 marks 113 years since the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) began operating.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:25 AM EST • Politics • kcra.com
Predicting NFL Week 16 winners: Odds, picks for Sunday

Week 16 is underway. We pick the winners for each game on the Sunday schedule.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:33 AM EST • Sports • thephinsider.com