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Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms
As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.
Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom
The Senate is set to vote on dueling health care proposals. Both plans are likely to fail, even as Affordable Care Act premiums are set to skyrocket at the end of the year.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Six contenders announced for SPOTY shortlist
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
Ask a doctor: Should I trust health advice on social media?
Not all health advice online is legit. Learn how to spot reliable info and make smart choices for your well-being.
Samsung makes progress on One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S23, Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6
The first test firmware for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 have been spotted on Samsung's servers.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 11, 2025, puzzle No. 444
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Mets showing interest in Cardinals' Willson Contreras: reports
The Mets reportedly approached the Cardinals with interest regarding a potential trade for three-time All-Star Willson Contreras.
Warner Bros. Merger Fight Draws Fire Across US Political Divide
The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. has already lit a fire in Hollywood, with unions decrying the potential job losses, theaters sounding an alarm about the future of film releases and actors worrying about free speech.
Virginia City business owners face steep rent increases from state
Virginia City business owners say new state lease agreements increasing rent to 15% of gross revenue could force closures in the historic town.
Dynamite located during mental health crisis call in Apache Junction on Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon, Apache Junction police officers were called to Axiom Care, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, located near Ironwood Drive and Apache Trail, for a person in crisis.
The Game Awards 2025: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect
From Facebook Live and Twitch to TikTok Live and YouTube, here's a breakdown of where you can watch Geoff Keighley's annual awards show.
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Ukraine delivered its response to the latest US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia to the Trump administration on Wednesday, US and Ukrainian officials told CNN, as the contours of a tenuous potential deal take shape and the US president continues to make clear he wants the conflict resolved quickly.
Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm
Create your next playlist with a chatbot
Supreme Court considers vastly expanding the president’s powers : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Supreme Court is considering whether President Trump should be able to fire the head of the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies without cause. We discuss why Congress created these independent agencies in the first place and the broader impact of the court eroding the 90-year-old precedent that protects them from presidential politics.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, labor and workplace correspondent Andrea Hsu, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.
Mysterious X-ray signal from deep space may be the scream of a star ripped apart by two black holes
A strange X-ray signal spotted decades ago may be the result of a star that got attacked by two black holes, one after the other.
YouTube TV will offer new sports package to customers next year
The Google-owned service will offer 10 genre-specific packages in 2026.
'Can’t blame me for anything anymore': Joe Carollo's near 50-year stint in Miami politics ends
A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.
FIU helps small business owners harness the potential of AI
Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FIU teamed up with OpenAI recently to host a hands-on workshop in Wynwood to help 200+ small business leaders learn practical ways to use ChatGPT...
WTA Tour and Mercedes-Benz sign potentially largest partnership deal in women's sport
The Women's Tennis Association announces a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz that has the potential to be the largest in women's sport.
Panasonic Whisper Symphony™ Transforms Your Bathroom with Entertainment, Comfort, and Innovation
Panasonic, a leading provider of ventilation and sustainable home comfort solutions, today announces its new Whisper Symphony™ exhaust fan, now available for purchase in stores and online at The Home Depot and Do it Best. Designed for modern homeowners and DIYers, this innovative fan enhances daily bathroom routines by combining Panasonic's superior ventilation, energy-efficiency, and immersive audio into a single, easy-to-install solution.
The Never-Seen-Before First Stars In The Universe Might Have Finally Been Spotted
They’re the very definition of live fast and die young!
Letter from the editor: Highlights from our Dec. 11 issue
Our editor in chief discusses highlights from our Dec. 11 issue, including our Actors Roundtable, Laura Dern and 'The Smashing Machine's' fight scenes.
How Salt & Stone Made Fancy Deodorant Into a $140 Million Business
With a hero speed stick that became a top seller at both Amazon and Sephora, Salt & Stone has leveraged fragrance, design and a pricing sweet spot to ride the body-care boom — however long it lasts.
State championship football games set to produce lots of tears
Final high school football games for 2025 will produce emotional endings in Orange County this weekend.
Ignored, misdiagnosed, left to die: Illinois' new prison health care provider has a history of poor care, records show
A Sun-Times review of more than 100 lawsuits against Centurion Health shows a recurring pattern: People in prison repeatedly complain about a health issue, are ignored by correctional and medical staff and their condition worsens to the point of dangerous complications or death.
Boynton Beach CRA still has $450,000 available for small business grants
At a recent meeting, the city's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) gave an update on businesses they have helped through grants, announcing that $450,000 is still available to be allocated.
The 33 best comedy specials of 2025
The best comedy of 2025 includes specials by Frankie Quiñones, Andrew Schulz, Jordan Jensen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Burr, Atsuko Okatsuka and Gabriel Iglesias.
Healthcare consolidation and rising costs happen, but Obamacare is not the key culprit
The debate over Affordable Care Act tax credits has prompted Republicans to blame the ACA for consolidation in the healthcare industry. But experts disagree about how much this can be tied to Obamacare.
Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers
Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google Maps' senior product manager, the new feature auto-detects your parked location even if you don't use the parking pin function, saves it for up to 48 hours, and then automatically removes it once you start driving again. Saving your parking spot in Maps isn't a new ability in itself.
The Unlikely State Where Democrats Could Turn U.S. Politics on Its Head
Republicans believe that it will stay red forever. Their arrogance could be their undoing.
Brett Cooper says she makes up her own mind — about Trump and everything else
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks conservative commentator Brett Cooper about her YouTube following, her recent criticisms of President Trump and her opinion of Nick Fuentes.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For December 2025 Include Assassins And Skateboarders
PS Plus Premium and Extra subscribers can look forward to these 10 games later this month.
Penguins' Thomas Novak: Pots another goal
Penguins' Thomas Novak: Pots another goal
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Gameplay Trailer Shows Just How Explosive 50v50 Jungle Warfare Can Be
Welcome to the jungle, we've got guns and flames.
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants
On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."
Viture Reveals High-Tech Cyberpunk 2077 Limited-Edition XR Glasses
Viture Luma Cyber XR Glasses create a 152-inch virtual display for gaming on Switch 1/2, Steam Deck, Windows handhelds, and more devices.
Prep basketball roundup: Freshman Major Williams makes 11 threes for Edison
Major Williams tied a school record with 11 threes and finished with 39 points in Edison's 96-82 victory over Long Beach Jordan on Tuesday night.
The Mystery Of The Game Awards Monolith Appears To Have Been Spoiled By A Trademark Filing
A piece of routine paperwork may have just leaked one of The Game Awards 2025's biggest mysteries.
FTBOA To Pursue Development Of Racing, Entertainment Facility In Ocala Area
Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and attorney John Morgan named as partners in potential Central Florida project
Supreme Court poised to strike down Watergate-era campaign finance limits
The Supreme Court's conservatives signaled they are likely to rule for Republicans and President Trump by throwing out a Watergate-era limit on campaign funding by political parties. Such a ruling could allow parties to support their candidate's campaigns with help from wealthy donors.
HBO Max subscriber sues Netflix to halt merger
As concerns emerge about Netflix's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets, an HBO Max subscriber sued Netflix on Monday to prevent the merger from happening.
Trump offers farmers $12-billion bailout to offset pain from trade war : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader economic policy agenda, and whether it detracts from his message that tariffs will be a boon for the country’s economy.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.
Akron RubberDucks sold to emerging sports ownership company
The RubberDucks, the Class AA affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, were acquired by Prospector Baseball Group, LLC. Ken Babby, the previous owner since 2012, recently became CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Bridgestone Americas awards grants to support adaptive sports programming at schools across the country
Bridgestone Americas has awarded eight grants to support adaptive sports programming at 62 public schools nationwide, including those here in Middle Tennessee.
Entertainment jackpot: Larchwood casino enhances entertainment
LARCHWOOD—Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort northwest of Larchwood wants to be known as “the entertainment destination,” according to marketing director Greta Brower, especially as its growing “exponentially” in 2026.
Sheinelle Jones named co-host for the fourth hour of 'Today'
Jones will join Jenna Bush for program formerly co-hosted by Hoda Kotb
The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone
It’s an easy way to talk to your phone, and potentially a way to make it do stuff. Just don’t call it an agent.
Enjoy the gift of live entertainment this holiday season
Check out a variety of productions running in the coming weeks.
Axios AI+ DC Summit: Fractured system blocks AI's full potential in health care, experts say
Improving communication and cross-functional collaboration could greatly improve how AI is used in health care environments
Divinity Original Sin 3 Not Happening Now At Larian, Or Toilet Simulator
"I can confirm we aren't working on a toilet simulator at this moment."
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
The Hawkins Helicopter Tour Company takes off in the new Stranger Things Expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Grant Thornton Invitational 2025: Teams, format and how to watch
Here's a look at the two-player PGA Tour and LPGA teams as well as the format and TV times.
Optum Golf Channel Games: Scottie Scheffler
Watch the reigning World No. 1 and four-time major champion Scottie Scheffler tee it up at the Optum Golf Channel Games on December 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Golf Channel.
The best theater of 2025
Theater critic Charles McNulty selects his top productions in Los Angeles, including "Furlough's Paradise" at the Geffen Playhouse, "& Juliet" at the Ahmanson Theatre, "The Night of the Iguana" at Boston Court Pasadena' and "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl.
Jalen Hurts had an unprecedented two turnovers on one play
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts did something on Monday night that may never have happened before in the NFL: He turned the ball over twice on one play.
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Jaguars steal AFC spotlight as contenders crumble
The Chiefs' and Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after both teams suffered losses Sunday
PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up: See How Much You Played This Year
How many hours did you spend playing games this year?
The Fed could cut interest rates tomorrow — here's how it would hit your wallet
Jerome Powell will soon announce the next Fed decision on a potential interest rate cut. The Fed is missing key economic data on jobs and inflation.
High school basketball: Monday’s boys’ and girls’ scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Monday.
Rochester council moves forward with sports complex plans
Support for funding labor and material expenses comes with potential to add other elements to project.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 9, 2025, puzzle No. 442
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
To escape Washington politics, follow this nature path out of town
The C&O towpath takes you from Georgetown to Great Falls Park, where the Potomac River runs wild and commuters, hikers and kayakers roam
Geoff Keighley's Demonic Game Awards Monolith Has Been Spotted In LA
Only a few more days remain until we can see what the heck Keighley has been teasing with the mysterious monolith.
News | Netflix could own some of the nation’s top entertainment real estate following Warner Bros. deal
Here’s a glimpse at the properties involved in the planned $72 billion agreement
Attorneys call for timeout on Cleveland Browns receiving unclaimed funds
Attorneys are asking for a timeout — arguing in federal court Monday that the public's money shouldn't be given to the Cleveland Browns, especially without telling Ohioans.
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
For a critical sliver of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of what are called enhanced premium tax credits after Dec. 31 is a pressing concern as they potentially face headwinds in a 2026 midterm election.
Ditching Spotify Has Been A Bleak Experience To Say The Least
It's bad out there
The Best Way to View Trump’s Alarming New National Security Strategy
It’s an unserious document—but it can tell us a few things about how Trump sees the world.
Trump administration urges 'remigration,' borrowing white nationalist language : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has refocused some of its immigration policy on a push to get immigrants to "remigrate," or leave the country voluntarily. We discuss the administration's language and policy and examine its links to white nationalism.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef.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.
JPMorganChase to raise fees on some small-business accounts
The bank is increasing monthly and transaction fees on a business checking account for the first time since 2017.
2026 World Cup Playoffs: Schedule, Bracket, Teams
2026 World Cup playoff guide with schedule, bracket breakdown and the teams battling for the final spots in the expanded tournament.
Arrowhead Stadium emerges as sports betting hotspot in Missouri launch weekend
Arrowhead Stadium saw a surge in live betting activity during Missouri’s first weekend of legal sports wagering
THE WEEK OF DEC 8, 2025
- NDAA text released - S&T nominees face vote - Genesis Mission to get hearing
WAMU's Week Ahead: Reporter roundtable on data centers, Bowser on 'The Politics Hour', the region's best ice skating
This week WAMU will be taking a region-wide look at critical issues surrounding data centers, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be our guest on The Politics Hour, and a guide to top ice skating spots this winter.
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Golden Globes shut out controversial figures Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Joe Rogan, more from odd new category
Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and more were on the shortlist for potential nominations.
Why Is Ice Slippery? A New Hypothesis Slides Into the Chat.
A newly proposed explanation for the slipperiness of ice has revived a centuries-long debate.
Column: The Golden Globes' ethics are worse than ever, and no one seems to care
The Golden Globes came back from the brink of scandal. But the awards' suspect ethics haven't really changed, our columnist writes.
Golden Globes Nominations Are Here... And This Awards Season Already Has A Clear Favorite
Stories about retired revolutionaries, southern vampires and film world has-beens all have major potential at Hollywood’s Party of the Year next month.
UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program
The University of California, Davis, has awarded $100,000 through the autumn 2025 cohort of the Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR) Grant Program to help scientists advance innovative research with strong commercial potential.
Agora Open Science Trust Announces Nomination of M4K2009 as Lead Development Candidate for Pediatric Brain Cancer Therapy
TORONTO, December 08, 2025--Agora Open Science Trust today announced the nomination of M4K2009 as the lead development candidate for its M4K Pharma program, which applies open science to drive the development of an affordable treatment for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and devastating pediatric brain cancer. Nominating a lead development candidate marks the point where a discovery program selects a single molecule with the highest potential to advance further towards human clin
Business school changes admissions model
The Future Business Admits program guarantees selected Carolina applicants a spot in UNC Kenan-Flagler as sophomores.
Central Michigan to face Northwestern at Ford Field for GameAbove Sports Bowl
The Central Michigan Chippewas will be in Detroit for the holiday season as they'll face the Northwestern Wildcats at Ford Field.
Jonathan Taylor: "Devastating" to lose Daniel Jones
Jones tore his Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.
Highlights: Top shots from Hero World Challenge
Watch some of the top shots from the 2025 Hero World Challenge, including highlights from winner Hideki Matsuyama as well as Scottie Scheffler and Alex Noren.
Mike Tomlin: You go into business with Aaron Rodgers for days like Sunday
The Steelers' lopsided loss to the Bills in Week 13 made for a week of questions about head coach Mike Tomlin's future and quarterback Aaron Rodgers' ability to play through a fractured left wrist, but their trip to Baltimore in Week 14 ended with on a much more positive note.
Hegseth in 2016 repeatedly warned of Trump issuing unlawful military orders
In 2016, as then-presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed that US troops would carry out even his most extreme battlefield orders as commander in chief — some of which former military leaders said would be illegal — Pete Hegseth warned that service members had a duty to refuse unlawful orders from a potential President Trump.
Bossier City planning entertainment district with potential tax incentives: Council president
Bossier City officials are planning a potential entertainment district encompassing the city's casinos, the Louisiana Boardwalk and the East Bank District with the aim of courting investment, Council President Chris Smith says.
In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, Adam Schiff challenged President Trump while pressing the issue of affordability. He also tried to pass legislation, without much luck.
Kevin Stefanski: I'm responsible for unsuccessful two-point play
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski handed play-calling responsibilities to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees earlier this season, but he pointed the finger at himself when it came time to discuss the team's bid to tie the Titans late in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
Weird Science: Citizen science and monkey sweat help NC researcher determine whether current obsession with skincare routines may be doing more harm than good
Dr. Julie Horvath is the head of the Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and also an Associate Research Professor at North Carolina Central University. She’s studying personal hygiene and its effects on the microbes on our skin – by taking samples from people's arm pits and from the underarms of other primates.
Vermont farmers face another crisis: rising health care costs
When federal health care subsidies sunset, the state’s farmers will be hit particularly hard.
Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts
A Republican call to give Americans cash instead of health insurance subsidies revives an old idea that has left millions with medical debt.
Netflix is buying Warner Bros. What it could mean for the entertainment industry
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matt Belloni of Puck News about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. and the potential challenges ahead.
Tributes, not politics, play center stage as President Trump hosts the Kennedy Center honors ceremony
President Trump hosts his first Kennedy Center awards ceremony
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 8, 2025, puzzle No. 441
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Findings may move science closer to growing organs in other species
Failure of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to survive when grown with the PSCs of distantly related species occurs because of an innate immune reaction in the nonhuman cells, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.
New study suggests link between childhood cell phone use and health risks
Family and emergency medical physician Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discusses a new study analyzing potential health risks of childhood cell phone use on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’
In snowy Buffalo, Bengals lead Bills 21-11 at halftime
It’s a showy day in Western New York and the Bengals had little problem with that offensively in the first 30 minutes of Sunday’s matchup with Buffalo, carrying a 21-11 lead at halftime.