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Health care is 'engine' of the job market — and that's risky for the economy
Health care is a bright spot in the cooling job market. However, that poses risks to the economy if the sector falters.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.
'There is no accountability.' Lawmakers, advocates call for more oversight of prison health care
A Sun-Times investigation found the state's new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record.
Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source
Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in some of the most consequential Hollywood deals in a generation is just the latest and perhaps the most audacious move by the kingdom to expand its footprint in the U.S. entertainment industry.
The 12 best needle drops of 2025
These songs made their scenes indelible, from classic rock and dance pop to old-timey blues and thrash. There's even a former Beatle on here.
She’s Married to the Architect of Trump’s Darkest Policies. She Wants America to Love Her. It’s Not Going Well.
I spent a month in her head. I was surprised by what I found.
Best Steam Winter Sale 2025 Game Deals
The Steam Winter Sale is offering big discounts on PlayStation ports and several GOTY-nominated games.
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner
Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’
Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Collabs, Cosmetics, Gameplay Changes, And Everything Else To Know
There's less Harry Potter than you'd think.
Stauber votes for Republican health care bill
The bill does not extend enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. If left to expire on Dec. 31, 22 million ACA enrollees would see their monthly health insurance premiums double on average.
Role Model to headline entertainment for 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic
Will perform at Enterprise NHL pregame fan festival, also during 1st intermission at loanDepot park on Jan. 2
Scientists spent 10 years chasing a particle that wasn’t there
After a decade of painstaking measurements, scientists have delivered a major plot twist in particle physics: a long-hypothesized “mystery particle” likely doesn’t exist. Using the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab, researchers analyzed neutrinos from two powerful beams and found no evidence for a sterile neutrino, ruling it out with 95% certainty.
Judges quiz California and GOP attorneys in Prop. 50 redistricting case
Three federal judges questioned attorneys as they weigh whether to grant the GOP’s request to block congressional redistricting under Proposition 50.
Where’s the snow: Is weather affecting business in Big Sky?
Big Sky ski rental shops report slower business due to warm weather limiting terrain, though tourism officials remain optimistic about bookings.
Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast
Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android
Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.
Penguins to be sold to new owners Hoffmann family; Fenway Sports Group out after 3-plus years
Rumors have swirled about a potential sale. Now, the Penguins will have their third owners since 2021.
Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029
The Academy Awards will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.
Proposal would bring stadium, sports complex to Clearwater
The Landings Golf Course, which first opened in 1970, would be replaced. The stadium does not currently have any sports franchise as a potential suitor.
Provident Entertainment Named Billboard's Top Christian Label for 2025
Provident Entertainment Named Billboard's Top Christian Label for 2025
Google releases Find Hub app for Wear OS
As previously spotted in a promo video for the Pixel Watch 3, Google has released a Find Hub app for Wear OS.
A giant in Monroe County politics and government honored by Morelle on the House floor
In a one-minute speech on the House floor , Congressmember Joe Morelle paid tribute Wednesday to Lucien Morin, Monroe County's first elected executive.
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026
NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.
Best Bets: Duluth-made Christmas rom-coms on big screen
Also this week: Hillside Holiday Market, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" music live, Rubber Chicken holiday revue, Strikepoint holiday concert and Jolabokaflod.
Congress addresses 'crisis' in youth sports. Can we fix it?
Experts and Congressmembers push to national forefront many of the issues that consume sports parents, offer potential changes to the system.
Augustana Rydell School of Business Introduces Trust Minor in Fall 2025
This fall, the Augustana University Rydell School of Business introduced a trust minor to its offered studies — developed as part of Augustana’s strategic plan Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. The minor — available at only a handful of colleges nationwide — aims to offer Augustana students another avenue to study as a potential career.For more information on the trust minor at Augustana University, visit augie.edu/trust.
2025 was Robby Hoffman’s year, but don’t call her an overnight success
Comedian Robby Hoffman reflects on the path that led her to her first Netflix stand-up special, "Wake Up," directed by John Mulaney.
15 must-watch British crime drama series
Whether with an old-fashioned one-case-per-episode or a more sprawling multistrand story, quaint or violent, historic or modern, the birthplace of Agatha Christie understands that we all need stories that make sense of seemingly senseless acts.
The 12 unforgettable TV moments of 2025
Here are some of the year's most memorable TV moments and episodes, according to the Times staff.
'Long term, Brighton are in a great place'
Former Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens believes the current group of players reflects a model the Seagulls have refined over a number of seasons, but stressed that potential alone is no longer enough once players step into the first team environment. Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Stephens believes Brighton's continued reliance on youth has once again put the spotlight on the balance between development and results. Long term, Brighton are in a great place.
Why Are Democrats So Afraid to Even Mention the Source of Trump’s Political Power?
We're not doing this country any favors by steering people away from the truth.
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.
5 of Wall Street's favorite New York lunch spots
We set out to find some of the hot spots among Wall Streeters that aren't slop bowl chains. Here are five recommendations.
How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress
Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.
'Fallout' is bleak but funny science fission : Pop Culture Happy Hour
Fallout is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. The series is set in the game's post-apocalyptic world – an America divided into factions wrestling for control of an irradiated wasteland. When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless – and kinda funny. Fallout just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we’re revisiting our conversation about the show.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Tuesday.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 17, 2025, puzzle No. 450
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Vt. delegation expresses concern over potential lapse in health care coverage
Vermont’s congressional delegation is warning of red financial flags if health care benefits lapse for millions of Americans.
What's next for the historic Valley Plaza shopping center, set for demolition
City leaders said the site could be redeveloped, potentially including affordable housing
State health agency issues first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois
Among the findings of a statewide study of alcohol use: Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.
Tesla's EV Business Isn't the Star Anymore -- but It's Still the Whole Stage
Robotaxis and humanoid robots may grab the spotlight, but Tesla's EV business is still holding up the entire production.
The issue that's animating a key slice of the Democratic base: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's chief of staff in the spotlight.
Commentary: In disparaging Reiner, Trump shows the shriveled heart of an us-vs.-them presidency
Unlike his predecessors, Trump has repeatedly shown he cares only for his supporters and political allies. While many condemned his cruelty, Republican leaders continue to turn a blind eye.
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research
Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said the new fusion and computing offices will focus on fostering industries for emerging technologies.
Year in review: Trump's foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore what President Trump's administration has done in terms of foreign policy, and what might be expected in the coming year.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Fifteen Ohio higher ed institutions must align literacy programs with Science of Reading, or else
Two years after Ohio committed to teaching the Science of Reading, Gov. Mike DeWine is now warning colleges and universities to get with the program.
The Party Politics of Sovereign House
Nick Allen’s venue in Dimes Square was a popular gathering spot for right-wing Zoomers. Now, he’s opening a new club called Reign, an attempt to build a lasting cultural institution.
Opinion | Academic Politics at Their Most Counterproductive
The American Historical Association is being torn apart over members’ views on Israel.
How a Trump business deal with a crypto firm exposes potential conflicts of interest
Crypto.com was under siege — investigated by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration and told enforcement action was likely. Then Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and the company’s legal peril dissipated.
Florida Realtors PAC throws its weight behind Bill Poteet in HD 82 GOP Primary
'He would be an outstanding addition to the Florida House of Representatives.'
Meta rolls out AI glasses update with conversation boosting feature
There’s also a new Meta AI integration with Spotify.
‘Harry Potter’ star reportedly joining the cast of ‘The White Lotus’ season 4
A 'Harry Potter' alum is reportedly in talks to star in season 4 of 'The White Lotus'
Updates to Meta AI Glasses: Conversation Focus, Spotify Integration, and More
The latest software update for our AI glasses lets you hear people more easily in noisy environments, creates playlists based on what you're looking at, and more.
Here's how Packers can clinch playoff spot during Week 16
The Packers can clinch a playoff spot with only two results in Week 16. Here's how.
Why theater owners are nervous about the Warner Bros. sale
Theater owners fear a sale of Warner Bros. to another major media player could further decrease movie production at a time when the industry has faced multiple setbacks.
Diversity and representation of women on streaming TV series in sharp decline, UCLA study shows
The latest edition of the Hollywood Diversity Report released Tuesday determined that the top shows in 2024 were less culturally diverse than the previous year.
Jackpot Digital to Deploy Electronic Poker Tables at Two PENN Entertainment Properties in Mississippi
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot Digital")Jackpot Digital, the world's leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, is pleased to announce that it has finalized installation agreements to deploy its Jackpot Blitz® dealerless poker electronic table games ("ETGs") at Boomtown Casino Biloxi and Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in...
Letters to the Editor: Readers remember Rob Reiner’s contributions to both Hollywood and politics
'Rob Reiner's work has impacted generations of Americans. The characters, dialogue and visuals he brought to life in film and television are woven throughout our culture,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Youth Mental Health Spotlighted at U.S. Launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health
In October 2025, global health leaders, policymakers, youth advocates, and researchers convened in the nation’s capital for a two-day A Call to Action for Youth Mental Health. The event served as the U.S. launch of the report of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, an international effort to address the urgent and escalating challenges facing adolescents worldwide. Hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health, the convening followed the World Health Assembly launch in May 2025. The next steps will be to continue collaborating with partners across the U.S. and the world to support the actions responsive to youth needs, including, Integrate youth lived experience expertise into mental health research, policy, and practiceApply data-driven accountability for equitable access to quality careShape urban environments to promote youth mental healthUnderstand gendered drivers and tailored responses to support youth mental healthCatalyze intersectoral engagement for youth mental health: health, education, and social support systems
A Journey of Constant Change - Kansas State University Athletics
It wasn't hard to spot Dejon Ackerson Jr. at the National Signing Day ceremony at Putnam City (Okla.) High School on December 3. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound line...
Jackpot Digital to Deploy Electronic Poker Tables at Two PENN Entertainment Properties in Mississippi
Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot Digital")Jackpot Digital, the world's leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, is pleased to announce that it has finalized installation agreements...
6 actresses on refusing the boxes Hollywood tried to put them in
On our Oscar Actresses Roundtable, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Fanning and Tessa Thompson open up about bad press, career boxes and inhabiting their roles.
Scott Evans' 'House Guest' redefines the interview show by putting the vibe first, cameras second
Scott Evans House Guest Q&A
Big media and sports deals soared in 2025, report finds
Consulting firm PwC noted an uptick in deal values, a trend that should continue next year with the planned sale of Warner Bros.
Worlds apart in water politics, Denver and Phoenix seek similar solutions to a drier Colorado River Basin
Western cities are stuck planning for potential cuts, without knowing what the cuts might be, as they wait for news about future Colorado River management.
Long-awaited jobs report to give snapshot of labor market strength
The Labor Department’s jobs report will provide insight into the labor market’s direction, amid concerns of a potential downturn.
Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence.
Where To Find Candleberries In Arc Raiders And All Flickering Flames Items
Here's everything you need to know about the Flickering Flames project in Arc Raiders.
High school basketball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball scores from Monday.
Quincy sports commission advances with 48th Street site for potential indoor complex
Quincy Sports Commission
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 16, 2025, puzzle No. 449
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Akron's Time Traveler Records' future uncertain after 46 years in business
As one of Northeast Ohio’s longest-running independent record stores, Akron’s Time Traveler Records has been around for some time.
Major San Marcos businesses that closed for good in 2025
From wings to vinyl, these spots said farewell.
Will Congressional Inaction Force Farmers to Choose Between Health Insurance and Their Farm Budget?
Farmers likely need to prepare for substantially higher premiums and healthcare costs for 2026, unless Congress acts now to address the problem.
The Game Awards Gave Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 A Massive Boost
Winning Game of the Year and eight additional Game Awards really paid off for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Netflix executives seek to calm fears over multibillion-dollar Warner Bros. deal
Netflix co-chief executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters say the streamer will only see a slight increase in share of TV viewing with their proposal.
Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Mesa business loses access to all social media accounts after wrongful suspension
Let ABC15 Know has received dozens of emails from people who were devastated that their social media accounts were suspended.
News | Retail leasing surges in San Jose as lifestyle and entertainment concepts drive demand
The first three quarters of 2025 had the strongest activity in years
Commentary: Trump’s callous political attack on Rob Reiner shows a shameful moral failure
Hours after Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered, President Trump blamed the beloved Hollywood figure for his own death. It's a new low, but also shows just how right Reiner was.
THE WEEK OF DEC 15, 2025
- NSF seeks input on new funding structure - Academies propose Mars mission plans - Science Republicans investigate civil rights offices
FDA commissioner on growing public mistrust of government health advice
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary discusses vaccine policy, COVID-era decisions and the erosion of trust in government health guidance.
Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola to enter transfer portal; Oregon potential suitor
Raiola will join an intriguing QB portal class for 2026 with two years of eligibility remaining
ACA shoppers face sticker shock as Congress dithers on health care
With subsidies that help consumers pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution.
RiverStone Health announces crackdown on kratom sales in Yellowstone County
RiverStone Health announced Monday it will begin enforcement against the sales of kratom in Yellowstone County.
Newsom taps former CDC leaders critical of Trump-era health policies for new initiative
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new California-led public health initiative, tapping former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials who publicly clashed with the Trump administration.
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death
Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
Oregon’s economy is struggling, but its women’s sports industry could be a lifeline
The state’s economy has yet to recover from the pandemic, but leaders hope the success of women’s sports can help spark economic growth while preserving its grassroots culture.
Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn's emotional season start, Jordan Stolz goes 5 for 5
Lindsey Vonn had the best weekend of her comeback so far.
Chancellor Julio Frenk's warm embrace of UCLA sports is a needed, welcome change
The comments by UCLA chancellor Julio Frenk were heartening for anyone who cares about Bruins athletics.
Today's biggest science news: 'Little Foot' potential unknown human ancestor | Geminids peak | Comet 3I/ATLAS closest approach
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.
A JetBlue jet had a near-miss with an Air Force plane close to Venezuela. Cockpit audio shows how it happened.
A JetBlue flight was ascending out of Curaçao, near Venezuela, when the pilot spotted an Air Force plane. "It's outrageous," he told ATC.
Spesh brings alt-comedy out of coffee shop backrooms and into the mainstream
A new Silver Lake production company launches unpolished, unconventional comedy specials designed to break streaming industry molds.
Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot
Google has upgraded Gemini’s local search by putting Google Maps front and center, serving visual maps, cards, and review highlights.
What's behind the wellness claims for the synthetic dye methylene blue?
Taking drops of a medical dye is trending in wellness and biohacking circles. Some influencers claim it boosts longevity and brain health. Scientists say the hype has gotten ahead of the research.
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Releases Its Acclaimed Previous Game On Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series X|S
Divinity: Original Sin II gets a free Upgrade Pack for previous owners.
Quantum science research is full of promises. When will they happen? : Short Wave
This year, quantum science and computing came up a lot. There have been broad claims that quantum science and engineering could one day help cure diseases, design new materials, optimize supply chains -- or help in other ways not yet fathomable. And, while the Trump administration has made strides to cut scientific funding, quantum research is one of two things they’ve pledged to continue investing in – along with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, scientists have been hard at work, pushing the research to move quantum engineering from sci-fi to real-world usefulness. All of this got science correspondent Katia Riddle wondering: When will all of this effort actually pay off? She talked to a lot of scientists to figure it out -- and to figure out how much scientist really understand about quantum science. She brings everything she learned onto the show today. To hear more Short Wave reporting on quantum clocks, check out this episode: Quantum Mechanics For BeginnersInterested in more quantum science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Mariners reportedly sign C Andrew Knizner for depth role
Seattle has found their backup backstop, potentially.
Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. 'Just a really special man. A terrible day'
The Hollywood director known for 'Stand by Me' and 'When Harry Met Sally' was also a political force and an outspoken voice for same-sex marriage and early childhood education.