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New US envoy to Venezuela arrives in Caracas as administration aims to reopen embassy

Laura F. Dogu, the United States’ new top envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on Saturday as the Trump administration aims to reopen an embassy there for the first time in nearly seven years.

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Jan 31 • 5:13 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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A flu variant called subclade K emerged too late to be fully covered by this year’s vaccine. But the flu shot can still help protect you. Plus, a new study suggests dogs began to diversify about 11,000 years earlier than we thought. And, in turbulent times, it helps to hear stories of resilience. What can we learn from 3.5 billion-year-old bacteria that eat light?

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Basil Talbott Jr., legendary Chicago Sun-Times political editor, has died

Talbott, 89, was known for his dogged pursuit of the story, chronicling in depth the political fortunes of Jane Byrne, the city’s first female mayor, Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor and the run-ups to the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns.

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Jan 29 • 9:20 PM EST • Politics • chicago.suntimes.com
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Eau Claire County Health Department releases measles and respiratory update

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department’s communicable disease team released statements about both measles and a respiratory update.

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Jan 28 • 3:34 PM EST • Health • weau.com
Sergi López on 'Sirāt': A journey that makes you look inward

The movie “Sirāt” follows Luis as he treks through the North African desert with his son and dog to find his missing daughter.

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Jan 28 • 10:38 AM EST • Entertainment • click2houston.com
Scientists say these two viruses may become the next public health threats

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two emerging pathogens with animal origins — influenza D virus and canine coronavirus — have so far been quietly flying under the radar,…

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Jan 28 • 5:41 AM EST • Health • ufhealth.org
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FOX SPORTS PRESENTS HISTORIC 150th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA PRO PLAN JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 2–3 - Fox Sports Press Pass

FOX Sports and Westminster Kennel Club Offer Multiplatform Coverage of Landmark Anniversary Including 13th Annual Masters Agility Championship January 31 on FOX and Best In Show February 3 on FS1 Milestone Year Features Veteran Broadcaster Lineup Special Celebrity Voiceovers From […]

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Jan 26 • 4:55 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
A hidden magnetic order could unlock superconductivity

Physicists have discovered that hidden magnetic order plays a key role in the pseudogap, a puzzling state of matter that appears just before certain materials become superconductors. Using an ultra-cold quantum simulator, the team found that even when magnetism seems disrupted, subtle and universal magnetic patterns persist beneath the surface. These patterns closely track the temperature at which the pseudogap forms, suggesting magnetism may help set the stage for superconductivity.

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Jan 26 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Patriots enter Super Bowl as underdogs against Seahawks

The Patriots will be taking on the Seahawks with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the line.

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Jan 26 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • patspulpit.com
The US military's drone-defense confusion is leaving bases vulnerable

A Pentagon watchdog found confusing counter-drone policies are leaving some US military bases vulnerable to drone incursions.

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Jan 25 • 9:07 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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"Watch Dogs" Franchise Is 'Completely Dead'?

Ubisoft announced the other day a corporate restructure, one that led to multiple projects being cancelled, including “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” remake. In addition, two of its studios (Ubisoft Halifax and Ubisoft Stockholm) were being shut down, while others would be hit by smaller impacts. The reasoning was put down to a […]

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Jan 24 • 7:38 PM EST • Technology • darkhorizons.com
Ubisoft reportedly kills Watch Dogs franchise as insider says IP is “completely dead”

Here’s what we know about Ubisoft reportedly killing the Watch Dogs franchise, after insider Tom Henderson claimed the IP is now “completely dead.”

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Jan 24 • 2:38 PM EST • Technology • dexerto.com
Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

There has been some recent action on the underdogs, but sportsbooks still need the Broncos and Rams to cover.

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Jan 23 • 5:12 PM EST • Sports • covers.com
USF’s Tyrone Riley IV’s Preparation for the Kennel in Spokane

Hear from San Francisco sophomore guard Tyrone Riley IV before the Dons travel to the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs.

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Jan 23 • 2:22 PM EST • Sports • slipperstillfits.com
Beast of Reincarnation: A One-Person, One-Dog Action RPG

Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation arrives this summer - learn more about this unique action-RPG in our breakdown of the story, combat, and more:

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Jan 22 • 1:25 PM EST • Technology • news.xbox.com
Former DOJ official urges pro sports leagues to create internal watchdog to police illegal gambling
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Jan 21 • 8:00 PM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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PAWS Chicago works to nurse abandoned, injured bulldog back to health
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Jan 21 • 4:05 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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New sports bar opens in Middleburgh

A new sports bar and grill is now open in Middleburgh. Yellow Dog Tavern opened for business on Saturday, January 17.

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Jan 21 • 10:35 AM EST • Sports • news10.com
Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data

A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.

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Jan 20 • 6:53 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Favorite 'Dogs: Why Broncos, Rams Can Win Conference Title Matchups

Will Hill makes his case for why this weekend's underdogs — the Broncos and Rams — are capable of advancing to the Super Bowl.

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Jan 20 • 9:43 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Which dog breed stereotypes are true? Here’s the science

A large dataset shows some dog stereotypes are based in reality, and others might be unfair characterizations

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Jan 20 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
College Football Playoff results: Indiana wins first national championship ever
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Jan 20 • 2:20 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Underdog Dynasty’s full final 2025 college football rankings, 1-136

From Indiana to UMass, here are our final rankings for the 2025 college football season. The full 136.

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Jan 20 • 1:38 AM EST • Sports • underdogdynasty.com
Eyes Back On UnitedHealth As First Health Insurer To Report Earnings

All eyes are on UnitedHealth Group for signs the health insurance industry is getting a handle on rising costs that have dogged health insurers for the last two years.

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Jan 19 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • forbes.com
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Duncan Lutz Named Director Of Sports Performance - University of Georgia Athletics

ATHENS, Ga.------ Duncan Lutz has been named director of sports performance for the Georgia Bulldog baseball program, Ike Cousins head coach Wes Johnson anno...

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Jan 16 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • georgiadogs.com
Homeless encampment at center of health alert over rat-borne disease

Berkeley declares health emergency as leptospirosis outbreak forces homeless encampment evacuations. Multiple rats and dogs infected with disease.

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Jan 15 • 12:27 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Fallout Is Returning To Magic: The Gathering With A Twist

The Prime Video show will be the focus of MTG's next Fallout adventure.

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Jan 15 • 7:40 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
Analysis: Inside Trump’s ‘crazy world’ of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb Iran

The American president’s extraordinary — and utterly exhausting — grip on the global psyche intensified on Wednesday.

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Jan 15 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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51-year-old quit policy career to start a business—now the wealthy buy $175,000 'protection dogs' from her

Svalinn breeds, trains and sells family protection dogs. Co-founder Kim Greene quit her previous career in international policy to start the business.

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Jan 14 • 2:58 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Rat-Borne Disease Reported In Berkeley, Health Officials Warn

Numerous rats and at least two dogs in and near a homeless encampment recently tested positive for the disease, health officials said.

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Jan 13 • 1:01 PM EST • Health • patch.com
College watchdog group nixed 500-plus NIL deals

The College Sports Commission has rejected nearly $15 million in name, image, likeness agreements since it started evaluating them over the summer, representing more than 10% of the value of all the deals it has analyzed and closed.

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Jan 12 • 2:58 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Roob's Observations after an excruciating Eagles loss to end season

The Eagles’ season is over thanks to an excruciating 23-19 loss to the underdog 49ers in a wild-card round game at the Linc.

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Jan 11 • 8:10 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
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Which dog breeds look happiest? Science has an answer

A new study suggests expressive breeds may appeal more to humans thanks to exaggerated play faces

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Jan 11 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
From Snoop Dogg’s blunt to the Eagles locker room: Inside the wild world of the company changing sports memorabilia

Jason Arnold is walking through the detritus littering the Philadelphia Eagles post-game locker room, sidestepping assorted gloves, socks, athletic tape, empty Gatorade bottles, a discarded comb, an orange, a banana and even a toothbrush – used or unused is unclear.

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Jan 11 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • cnn.com
2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend Odds: Back Underdog Jaguars, Chargers

Wild Card weekend will be the day of the 'dog, at least according to Geoff Schwartz. Here's where he's putting his money.

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Jan 9 • 8:11 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs

It’s now as easy as pasting over the text you want to hyperlink.

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Jan 9 • 5:58 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
How Some Dogs Build Up Their Vocabularies

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.

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Jan 8 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Super smart dogs learn by eavesdropping

Like toddlers, some dogs can learn words by simply listening to humans talk.

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Jan 8 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • popsci.com
Dawgs in the NFL: The Playoffs are set

Even though our Georgia Bulldogs are no longer playing football this season (sadly), several former Bulldogs will be gearing up for a run at a Super Bowl title. Every matchup has been set in both the AFC and the NFC. Georgia will be looking to have representation in the big game for the 25th consecutive year. […]

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Jan 8 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • dawgsports.com
Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards; CFP semifinal preview: Miami vs. Ole Miss

Plus, we rank all Wild Card Weekend underdogs by their likelihood to pull an upset

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Jan 8 • 9:10 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Netflix co-CEO says he doesn't read business books—instead, he reads one 1902 novella about a ship and its captain ‘over and over again'

Like Elon Musk and Tim Cook, Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos is a fan of good books. But instead of picking up traditional management reads, he leans on a 123-year-old fiction he once thought was about a reckless “hot dog.”

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Jan 7 • 11:13 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
Local Business Spotlight: Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic

For nearly a decade, Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic has provided care for dogs, cats, lizards, guinea pigs, and other unique pets in Grand Marais. The clinic, owned by Dr. Nadder Samari, DVM, and his wife, Lee, began in 2017 and has been a staple in the small town since opening. “We fell in love with...

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Jan 7 • 6:46 AM EST • Business • wtip.org
Measles spreads to Buncombe as public health officials worry about spread in the face of declining vaccination rates

A major outbreak of measles in South Carolina has spread to Buncombe County, with public health officials announcing three cases Tuesday and expressing concern that more will follow due to decreased vaccination rates and the highly contagious nature of the disease. The Buncombe cases are confined to three siblings whose family visited Spartanburg County, South […]

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Jan 6 • 4:52 PM EST • Health • avlwatchdog.org
11,000-year-old dog skulls reveal a hidden origin story

Dogs began diversifying thousands of years earlier than previously believed, with clear differences in size and shape appearing over 11,000 years ago. A massive global analysis of ancient skulls shows that early dogs were already adapting to different roles in human societies. This challenges the idea that dog diversity is mainly a product of recent breeding. Instead, it points to a long process of coevolution between humans and their earliest canine companions.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Can animals read? Not in the human way.

Bonobos, dolphins, and other animals can decode complex symbols.

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Jan 5 • 9:01 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
Excited about 2026. Lainey Wilson, Mötley Crüe, water park, HOF art

Entertainment writer Ed Balint anticipates 2026. Lainey Wilson at the Concert for Legends, wiener dog races at the fair, and Mötley Crüe at Blossom.

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Jan 4 • 5:58 AM EST • Entertainment • cantonrep.com
Browns vs. Bengals: Five matchups to watch in season finale

The Browns' 2025 season will end on Sunday with a division game against the Bengals. Here are five key matchups to watch:

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Jan 3 • 3:42 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2025 NFL Week 18 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back Underdog Panthers, Steelers to Cover

Geoff Schwartz is back with his best bets for NFL Week 18, including backing the Steelers "voodoo" against the Ravens.

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Jan 3 • 11:21 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Georgia loses 2 coaches after brutal loss to Ole Miss

Reports indicate that the Georgia Bulldogs football program has lost two coaches shortly after the Sugar Bowl loss to the Ole Miss Rebels.

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Jan 2 • 8:46 PM EST • Sports • clutchpoints.com
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Good Sports: Fresno State swim ranked in top 25 for first time ever

This week, Fresno State swim is ranked in the top 25 for the first time ever. Looking ahead to the conference tournament and hopefully the big stage, the 'Dogs aren't slowing down.

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Jan 2 • 8:16 PM EST • Sports • abc30.com
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How to Watch Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest: Duke's Mayo Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Duke's Mayo Bowl game, Friday, Jan. 2.

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Jan 2 • 3:28 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Derby Lane owner wants to turn the dog track into an entertainment hub

An investment firm bought the 130-acre site earlier this year. Now it’s soliciting proposals from developers.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • tampabay.com
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Butler at Creighton

The Butler Bulldogs travel to face the Creighton Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 12:43 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Mamdani Takes Health Fund Audit 'Seriously' as Insolvency Reverberates

The audit from Comptroller Brad Lander, concluding the joint union-City Hall insurance fund owes billions of dollars to the city, is applauded by fiscal watchdogs and advocates who have long decried deals they say ripped off retirees and taxpayers.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 6:39 PM EST • Health • thecity.nyc
All The Video Games I Started But Did Not Finish In 2025

If the commenters of this site and also the Defector Twitch chat are to be believed, I have many problems, but there’s one that haunts me every single day: I am terrible at finishing video games. Just an absolutely dog shit completionist, that’s what I am. I played a lot of games in 2025, thanks…

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Dec 30, 2025 • 1:02 PM EST • Technology • defector.com
Trump, DOGE and deep divides: Biggest Michigan politics stories of 2025

It was a monumental political year in Michigan, with the return of a divided state government and the return of President Donald Trump. These are the stories that defined the year, from the Michigan Capitol to the White House.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Politics • bridgemi.com
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025

Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
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These businesses just opened in North Jersey. Get glasses, lunch, more

The Dawg House offers hot dogs, burgers in Hawthorne. JAG Physical Therapy has a location in Succasunna. Warby Parker is open in Ridgewood.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Business • northjersey.com
The best of 2025 entertainment. Niko Moon, Nickelback and 'Air Bud'

Entertainment writer Ed Balint ranks the best of 2025. From Stark County's celebrity dog to Niko Moon in downtown Canton to Nickelback's metal mayhem.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:59 AM EST • Entertainment • cantonrep.com
NFL Week 17 big underdog picks of the week

Howard Balzer and Jess Root make their top underdog picks of Week 17.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 2:13 PM EST • Sports • cardswire.usatoday.com
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High school business club helps rescue dogs find second chances

Stafford High School’s FBLA chapter partnered with Old Dominion Humane Society, raising money and awareness for a volunteer-led, no-kill rescue organization.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 1:04 PM EST • Business • fredericksburgfreepress.com
Miami (Ohio) vs. Fresno State prediction, odds, spread: 2025 Arizona Bowl picks from proven model

SportsLine's computer model reveals its Fresno State vs. Miami (OH) Arizona Bowl picks

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Dec 27, 2025 • 8:18 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
I've traveled to 16 countries with my guide dog. He gives me freedom, but sometimes strangers make me want to stay home.

My guide dog helps me travel the world as a fully blind person. I don't take it for granted, but the hardest part is dealing with people's ignorance.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Whiskey, Soup, Parody and Politics: Lessons from Two Key District Court Trademark Decisions of 2025

This year started with a district court decision defining the parameters of parody and trademark infringement and ended with a case that could have taken the overlap of parody and political free speech to a new level, had it not settled.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Politics • ipwatchdog.com
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Snoop Dogg Headlines Netflix’s NFL Christmas Entertainment Spot With Huntr/x, Andrea Bocelli & More: Watch

Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday Live featured an all-star lineup for 'Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.'

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Dec 26, 2025 • 4:29 AM EST • Entertainment • billboard.com
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Our favorite sentences of 2025

Weird orgies, dog food, techno-feudalists, and proof of heaven — the sentences that made sense of the senseless in 2025.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 4:11 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Beloved social media dog Raffie dies from heart attack amid vicious assault

Beloved social media influencer dog Raffie of the Bundleofbullies TikTok account has died after a reported heart attack amid a vicious assault from another dog.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 4:52 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Costco, Wawa, Sheetz, and more: These 55 business locations opened in central Pa. in 2025

The list includes more than 50 businesses that opened locations in the region in 2025, including medical practices, convenience stores, a sports card shop, a doggie daycare, grocery stores, bookstores, thrift stores, discount stores, housing, a vendor marketplace, a sneaker store, large membership-only warehouses and a pet store.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 5:11 AM EST • Business • pennlive.com
Expert shares top NFL money line parlays for favorites and underdogs in Week 17

SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman breaks down his top money line parlays for favorites and underdogs for Week 17 of the NFL season

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Dec 24, 2025 • 12:07 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
'Weird Science' star makes rare appearance since leaving Hollywood after Steven Seagal divorce

'Weird Science' star Kelly LeBrock made a rare public appearance at 'Real Housewives' alum Lisa Vanderpump's Vanderpump Dog Gala, years after she quit Hollywood following her divorce from Steven Seagal.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Christmas 2025 entertainment roundup: 'Marty Supreme,' NFL Christmas...

This episode of Yap Session is all about the Holidays! From must watch Christmas movies to Snoop Dogg’s NFL Christmas halftime show to the highly anticipated release of “Marty...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:52 PM EST • Entertainment • pagesix.com
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Bill from Rep. Deluzio targets 'ripoff' of costly sports stadiums hot dogs and beer

As President Donald Trump calls affordability concerns a “hoax” and Democrats look to highlight the issue in the upcoming midterm elections,...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:09 PM EST • Sports • post-gazette.com
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Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Technology • theguardian.com
Favorite 'Dogs: Back Browns to Push Steelers to the Brink

Pittsburgh might have the AFC North sewed up ahead of its Week 17 matchup, which is why Will Hill sees the Browns keeping it close.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.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
A Year of Health Science Under Siege

When leaders mirror Stalin by promoting false dogma, we must defend evidence-based reason. Lives depend on it.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Science • thetyee.ca
The DOGE mindset is still central to the Trump administration's agenda as 2025 ends

The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:24 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave

Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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I sold my home and moved to Europe at 55. I'm not living my dream life yet, but it's better than working my life away in the US.

Natalie Lynch moved from San Francisco to Europe with her dog last year. She told BI that her life isn't perfect, but it's better than in the US.

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The year Trump broke the federal government

How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.

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Why dogs love you so much, according to science

Thousands of years of history have secured their status as man’s best friend – and there are ways to strengthen the bond even further

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WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

In today’s episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:58 PM EST • Politics • wired.com
Grand jury: Man's fraudulent service dog business scammed families out of nearly $600K

The president of a since-shuttered Raleigh company that provided service dogs to those with medical concerns appeared in court on Friday, years after he was charged with fraud.

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Kirk’s widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages

Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.

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Report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees take on "mandatory" overtime

A new report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees to take on "mandatory" overtime as it worked to get the Inte…

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Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’

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HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit

The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.

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Tesla's Holiday Update: Photos and Videos of Every Feature

From Dog Mode Live Activities to the SpaceX Docking Simulator, we round up the best hidden gem features in the Tesla 2025 Holiday Update.

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How dogs make teens feel less anxious

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Science • economist.com
Trump spent 2025 attacking science. That could set back his “Genesis Mission.”

Trump’s AI “Manhattan Project” will fail if DOGE cuts are kept, critics say.

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Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
Jake Paul vows to beat Anthony Joshua and 'shock the world', promises 'biggest upset in sports history'

Jake Paul the underdog for fight with former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua but vows to shock the world; AJ , who says he is honoured to be invited to America, could fight Tyson Fury in 2026 with talks taking place between the respective camps

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Trump's chief of staff dishes on Elon Musk's time at DOGE

"He's an odd, odd duck, as I think geniuses are," Susie Wiles said of Elon Musk Musk. "You know, it's not helpful, but he is his own person."

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Susie Wiles Talks About The First Year of Trump’s Second Term (Part 1 of 2)

In the first half of ‘Vanity Fair’’s interview with Susie Wiles, the chief of staff discusses Elon Musk’s DOGE disaster, the FBI’s “incredible job” investigating January 6, and how Trump once berated her.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:45 AM EST • Politics • vanityfair.com
Oklahoma doctor explains health risks of processed meats

Health experts warn processed meats like bacon and hot dogs are linked to higher risks of cancer, heart disease, stroke and obesity, while unprocessed meats are healthier choices.

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Prengwyn man admits part in illegal dog breeding business

Thomas John Jones, 27, admits to the charge which dates back to March 2015 when he was 17 years old.

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AP Top 25: Arizona stays No. 1 in updated college basketball rankings

The new AP Top 25 is here with a battle between Michigan and Arizona for top dog

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Horse Tracks: Broncos are the ‘overdogs’

Immediately following the Broncos’ playoff-clinching win over the Packers, CBS’ lead sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson asked Bo Nix what the “underdog Broncos team showed against a really difficult Packers team?” “That we’re the overdogs,” the quarterback said without skipping a beat. Yeah. Take that, sports pundits. The Denver Broncos are the overdogs. “Every unit played […]

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Monday ‘Dawg Bites Is Kickin’ It During Awards Season

Good morning, Bulldog Nation! Here’s hoping you enjoyed a fantastic weekend in which your coach didn’t appear for an arraignment and your Athletic Director isn’t trying to explain why this sort of thing keeps happening on his watch. Sadly University of Georgia athletics has t been completely immune from crime and punishment news as word […]

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