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Zack Scrivner granted mental health diversion amid felony abuse and weapon charges

KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin, California City, Delano, McFarland, Ridgecrest and Taft.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:53 PM EST • Health • bakersfieldnow.com
Intriguing science discoveries of 2025

This year, our scientists offered new hope for treating neurodegeneration and obesity and dramatically improved the odds that a once-promising immunotherapy could still prove to be a game-changer for cancer patients. They gained new insight into the mechanics of hearing, the emergence of spoken language, and how brand new genes can arise out of […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:29 PM EST • Science • rockefeller.edu
12 Days of Mercenary Day

Celebrate the season with a series of festive Borderlands 4 freebies on our social channels!

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Technology • borderlands.2k.com
Accelerating AI-Powered Chemistry and Materials Science Simulations with NVIDIA ALCHEMI Toolkit-Ops

Machine learning interatomic potentials (MLIPs) are transforming the landscape of computational chemistry and materials science. MLIPs enable atomistic simulations that combine the fidelity of…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • developer.nvidia.com
Commanders cast new light on in-game entertainment, fan experience at Northwest Stadium

Since Josh Harris and new ownership bought the team in July of 2023, the Commanders have invested more than $120 million to improve the team’s facilities and fan and player experience.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Entertainment • commanders.com
West Midlands night-time businesses in call for support

Business Secretary Peter Kyle met with members of a West Midlands night-time economy group.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:49 AM EST • Business • bbc.com
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MLB rumors: Phillies trade reliever to Royals, Padres land KBO star

Here's the latest from baseball's hot stove on Friday, Dec. 19

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:39 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Intercard powers Cinergy’s ninth luxury Cinema Entertainment Center

ST. LOUIS —Intercard, the leader in cashless technology for the attractions and amusement industries, recently completed an installation at the newest Cinergy Entertainment Center in Midland, Texas…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
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Portland home décor retailer Schoolhouse lays off most employees, future uncertain

Schoolhouse sold to Food52, a New York food and lifestyle publisher, in 2021.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Business • oregonlive.com
Are you Cleveland’s best fan? Sports Awards contest is open

Browns, Cavaliers and Guardians fans can submit photos showing their team spirit for a chance to win tickets to the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in February.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:35 AM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
SeaWorld Parks Light Up the Season with Dazzling Displays, New Holiday Entertainment, and the Best Savings of the Year

/PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld parks across Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio are celebrating the holiday season with millions of twinkling lights, new...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
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Whole Hog Politics: Jasmine Crockett’s Texas tornado could do damage in other states

Texas has been taking us all on a wild ride for the midterm elections. There’s obviously the gerrymandering wars that were touched off in Austin by the GOP’s mid-decade land grab. We’re a lon…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns all-time series history

Revisiting the most memorable moments and remembering those who played for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:13 AM EST • Sports • buffalorumblings.com
Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment: SCOTUS & Copyright Law

On December 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the landmark copyright case, Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Discover insightful episodes on Legal Talk Network's portfolio of legal podcasts featuring in-depth interviews and discussions with leaders in legal technology and practice management. Stay updated with the latest trends and tips for enhancing your legal practice.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • legaltalknetwork.com
Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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Winners and losers are emerging in Trump's new H-1B visa landscape

New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Best player? Surprise package? Review of WSL so far

Former England internationals Ellen White and Fara Williams review the Women's Super League season so far as we head into a winter break.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:36 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Slaughtneil set out to banish All-Ireland demons

Chrissy McKaigue says Slaughtneil 'can't look beyond' the challenge of Galway champions Loughrea in Sunday's All-Ireland club Hurling semi-final at Parnell Park (13:30 GMT).

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:26 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
The Best Co-Op Games Of 2025 According To Metacritic

Between Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, and Split Fiction, the co-op game genre was firing on all cylinders in 2025.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:49 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeat

England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 18, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:18 AM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?

Jonathan Freedland is joined by the anthropologist Prof Janine Wedel, as they wade through the most egregious allegations of corruption from Trump’s first year in office

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Flames Roster Update: Kirkland, Hunt, Bean

Calgary, AB — The Calgary Flames announced a series of roster moves on Thursday, including a reassignment, a recall, and a medical update.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:10 PM EST • Sports • thehockeynews.com
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21-year-old business calling it quits in Richland

A Central Richland shop offering locally popped varieties of kettle corn, as well as its associated businesses, will close Dec. 31.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • tricitiesbusinessnews.com
The Burning Landscape That Explains India’s Coal Addiction

A journey through Jharkhand reveals why coal remains embedded in the nation’s economy, politics and daily life — and what it would take to break free.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
New Zealand Consumer, Business Optimism to Stoke Economic Growth

New Zealand business confidence soared to a three-decade high in December and the mood of consumers also surged, adding to signs of further economic expansion in the fourth quarter and into 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:39 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Two NC governors, two parties and ‘mutual respect’: Jim Martin on the late Jim Hunt

Former Republican Gov. Jim Martin talked to The News & Observer about former Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, who died at 88.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:27 PM EST • Politics • newsobserver.com
Maryland takes next step toward redistricting, but roadblocks remain

A new political map in the state still faces an uphill battle in the next General Assembly session, amid opposition to the idea from Senate President Bill Ferguson.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:03 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Research powers agricultural science

Agricultural innovation requires more than ideas — it demands acres of land, barns full of livestock, fleets of equipment and teams of specialists who keep it all running. Few research

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Science • agupdate.com
Google Introduces New Android Features in Pixel Beta Update

Participants in the Android Beta Program get first dibs on the next update, which is set to land in official form next year

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Former NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a longtime, dominant figure in state politics, has died

Jim Hunt was elected to an unprecedented four terms as governor.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:02 PM EST • Politics • newsobserver.com
Popular Tybee Island eatery fails health inspection

A popular breakfast diner on Tybee Island scored a 57 in a routine Georgia Department of Public Health restaurant health inspection last week.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Health • wtoc.com
Apple TV teases new horror-comedy series set in New England

The horror-comedy series is about a supposedly cursed small island community. Here's what we know about it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:26 PM EST • Entertainment • masslive.com
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Trump signs order to ease restrictions on cannabis

Trump's order moves cannabis to Schedule III, potentially saving Maryland businesses millions in taxes and improving access to capital.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to relocate to Ohio college campus

Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School will consolidate its Shalersville and Ravenna campuses into one location by the fall of 2027.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Science • cleveland.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Business • ksl.comhttps
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Business • local10.com
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Business • washco-md.net
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Deaths reported after business jet crashed at an airport in North Carolina

A sheriff has confirmed fatalities in a business jet crash Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. The Federal Aviation Administration reports that a Cessna C550 crashed while landing around 10:20 a.m.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:40 PM EST • Business • wral.com
Business jet crashes in North Carolina with

The plane crashed while landing at the Statesville Airport outside of Charlotte.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:38 PM EST • Business • bbc.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Business • wral.com
Science Lab: Why NFL players refuse to tank

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • dallascowboys.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Business • clickorlando.com
Las Vegas tech CEO lands on Forbes 30 Under 30

TensorWave CEO Darrick Horton has set out to do the impossible and is being rewarded for it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Business • reviewjournal.com
Banijay Entertainment Expands Creator Push With Breakout Format ‘All Star Hide and Seek’ From Finnish YouTuber Roni Bäck (EXCLUSIVE)

Banijay has picked up the breakout streaming format 'All Star Hide and Seek,' underscoring a broader push into creator-led entertainment.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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Owner of Fair Oaks’ Shangri-La seeks to sell the business

What’s going on with Shangri-La + a South Land Park sushi gem.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • sacbee.com
Ten years ago, SpaceX turned tragedy into triumph with a historic rocket landing

“It’s hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure.”…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska | Bureau of Land Management

Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • blm.gov
DHS rolled out a new plane. Here’s why it might look familiar

The Department of Homeland Security’s newest airplane has a very familiar, very Trumpian look.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

In President Donald Trump’s telling, a land strike on Venezuela could come “soon.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four

AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Full-length Replay: Portland at Oregon

Beaver State combatants link up at Matthew Knight Arena as the Ducks (5-5) host the Pilots (7-4).

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:05 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:04 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 17, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:16 AM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Patriots Wednesday Week 16 injury report: Multiple starters out

Multiple starters were listed as non-participants at the Patriots' practice on Wednesday, ahead of their Week 16 showdown with the Ravens.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:41 PM EST • Sports • patriotswire.usatoday.com
Oakland's Jack London Square hopes to get business boost with new CA law

A new state law taking effect next year will relax restrictions on the types of businesses the Port of Oakland can lease to. The law's author, State Senator Jesse Arreguin, says he's hopeful it'll help revitalize not just Jack London Square, but the city as a whole.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Business • abc7news.com
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Titans vs. Chiefs Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans on December 21, 2025.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Midlands families face healthcare uncertainty as Cigna, Lexington Health split

Midlands families insured through Cigna are facing new uncertainty about their healthcare after an announcement that Cigna will no longer cover care at Lexington Health the same way.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • wistv.com
‘14 strong.’ Gritty Kentucky volleyball faces program’s second-ever Final Four

No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball is two wins away from becoming the most-decorated team in program history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

For the first time since 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing out the string in late December and are eliminated from postseason contention with multiple games left to play. The Bengals’ 4-10 record is a frustrating reality for a team that entered the year with playoff ambitions. “It comes down to being able to win when we need to and showing up in these big games and these big moments,” captain and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SSM Health St. Mary's celebrates Christmas with annual Joy Day

KRCG offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the communities of New Bloomfield, Shaw, Boonville, Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Centralia, Mexico, Auxvasse, Fulton, California, Tipton, Eldon, Wardsville, Westphalia and Sedalia, Missouri.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Health • krcgtv.com
Maryland launches new platform, allocates $10 million in funding for local businesses
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Report: Fenway Sports Group reaches deal to sell Penguins to Chicago-based firm

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Chicago-based investment group.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:24 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026

Main Event will take over a 46,189 square-foot storefront next to Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Regal Cinemas.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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Proposal would bring stadium, sports complex to Clearwater

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • tampabay.com
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • chicagobears.com
New Landsat Science Team Announced

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with NASA, has named the new Landsat Science Team that will support the world’s longest-running Earth observation mission for a planned 2026-2030 term.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:36 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlutd.com
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlantafalcons.com
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:07 AM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
The week in politics (Dec. 17, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And soprano Sarah Brightman discusses her career and previews an upcoming holiday concert in Sugar Land.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Should Guardians Pursue Former All-Star After Phillies Recent Move?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
I tried to do all my Christmas shopping at Costco in one trip. Here are the 12 best gifts and deals I found.

While shopping for Christmas gifts at Costco this year, I found deals on stocking stuffers and name-brand items from brands like Touchland and Dyson.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Cavaliers vs. Bulls prediction, odds, time: 2025 NBA picks from proven model

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Cavaliers vs. Bulls NBA picks today

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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NYC ‘science of reading’ initiative: How a Staten Island school is leading the way

A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:50 AM EST • Science • silive.com
Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:14 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Who loves Trump? Apparently fewer people than ever

A year ago, President Donald Trump spoke as if the American people had just delivered him a landslide for the ages.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Fed rates are driving the white-collar recession

America's job market is paralyzed — and white-collar workers are struggling to land roles. The real culprit is high interest rates, not AI.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:23 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Milan vs Sassuolo – Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Sunday’s Serie A action kicks off at the San Siro as title-bidding Milan take on newly promoted Sassuolo. The home side’s pursuit of a landmark 20th Scudetto continued to go swimmingly earlier thi...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:18 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Thailand’s health care giant embraces AI
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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:50 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
How business leaders can adapt and thrive when uncertainty is a certainty

In an economic landscape defined by uncertainty, resilience is now an imperative for business success. Here's what organizations must do to foster that.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Business • weforum.org
Finally off the schneid, Oregon squares off with Portland

Oregon looks to build off the momentum of ending a five-game losing streak last time out when it hosts Portland on Wednesday night in Eugene, Ore.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:42 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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A weekend of "redemption" for downtown businesses

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After three consecutive weekends of not-so-friendly weather, businesses in downtown Sioux Falls are attempting to end the holiday shopping season on a high note. It…

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:18 PM EST • Business • keloland.com
Ancient burrowing bees made their nests in the tooth cavities and vertebrae of dead rodents, scientists discover

Scientists made a unique discovery in a cave on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola: dozens of fossilized bee nests inside rodent bones that were deposited by owls thousands of years ago.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
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Irish Growth to Moderate on Hiring Slowdown, Business Lobby Says

Ireland’s biggest business lobby group expects economic growth to moderate in 2026 on a hiring slowdown.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:01 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
12/17 Big Ten basketball preview: Arizona State at UCLA

UCLA battles an old conference foe, USC takes on UTSA and Oregon welcomes in-state Portland all on Wednesday.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • btpowerhouse.com
Safeguarding Global Health Security in Cameroon through the America First Global Health Strategy - United States Department of State

The United States and the Government of Cameroon signed a bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand significant health gains and advance global health security under the landmark America First Global Health Strategy. The MOU puts Americans first by safeguarding our nation from infectious disease threats, while also supporting Cameroon to build robust, self-reliant […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Health • state.gov
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Politics and Disasters Challenge Thai, Indonesian Central Banks

Central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will make their last interest rate decisions of 2025 under a cloud of economic challenges from politics to weather.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Jerry Jones inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is part of the 19th Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame class for his contributions to helping the NFL secure television rights deals that transformed the league and television forever.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Sports • dallascowboys.com
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SC measles outbreak could soon reach Charlotte, health director warns

More than 1 in 10 elementary school students in Mecklenburg County are vaccinated, but that’s still below the threshold needed for immunity.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Health • charlotteobserver.com
‘Bo Schembechler would never stop throwing up’: How Michigan’s scandal reveals college sports’ transformation

Legendary Michigan-based columnist Mitch Albom says Bo Schembechler would be sickened by today's college sports landscape where player poaching and money have replaced loyalty in an era unrecognizable to the iconic coach.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
Missouri sportsbook promos: Land nearly $3,000 in welcome bonuses with Missouri sports betting promo codes

The best Missouri sportsbook promos are available now that sports betting is legal in the state. Get the latest Missouri sports betting promo codes and claim up to $3,000 in bonuses

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:58 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam

Keep the mic on you, instead of the camera.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:22 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Ohio audit: Cleveland State, nine other universities not compliant with ‘science of reading’ law

Ten Ohio colleges and universities – including many of the state’s largest – aren’t following a new state law to train future educators only in the phonics-based “science of reading” method of teaching kids to read.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Science • cleveland.com
iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID

Next year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, according to a new report from The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu. As a result of these changes, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout at the top of the screen. Nevertheless, the devices will look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, the report said.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com