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SpongeBob SquarePants Biomes

SpongeBob SquarePants is returning to Minecraft! Grab your spatula and get hyped up on Goofy Goober Sundaes as SpongeBob SquarePants Biomes is coming!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
NBA MVP rankings: The race for the most valuable player award is heating up

We have officially hit the one-third mark of this campaign, so what better time to take stock of an MVP race that is as stacked with top-end talent as it has ever been.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brand Partnership Exec Tom Cestaro Launches Mulberry Street Entertainment

Brand partnership exec Tom Cestaro has launched his own company, Mulberry Street Entertainment, after more than two decades in marketing.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and More

It's the final Free Play Days of 2025! Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and much more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • news.xbox.com
Watch live: RFK Jr. gives remarks on updated guidance for youth health care

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver remarks Thursday on new federal guidance related to health care for minors. The remarks come after Centers for Medicare …

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Amazon Expands Business Prime With New Benefits For Small Businesses

(RTTNews) - Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday said that Amazon Business has enhanced its Business Prime membership by adding new benefits through partnerships with Intuit QuickBooks, CrowdStrike, and Gusto, aimed at helping small and midsize businesses save time and money.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:17 AM EST • Business • nasdaq.com
House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January

The House yesterday passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation to expand association health plans, increase transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and fund cost-sharing reductions for some Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees. The measure advanced by a 216-211 vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Update to Good Lock's Theme Park bring six new features

Samsung has released an update to Good Lock's Theme Park module. It bring six new features. Here are more details.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:56 AM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Capital Region commercial developers eye 2026 as momentum returns

The local commercial real estate market has picked up and is expected to strengthen in 2026 as interest rates fall, insurance costs ease and construction prices stabilize, according to Capital Region experts. Charlie Colvin of Momentum Commercial Real Estate says activity has noticeably increased, with many deals moving toward completion before year’s end. “We’re starting […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:24 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
3,500-Seat Entertainment District Planned in Downtown Tampa

Strategic Property Partners plans a new entertainment district in downtown Tampa featuring a 3,500-seat venue, hotel, retail and parking near Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:07 AM EST • Entertainment • tbbwmag.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
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.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:35 AM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Who's playing Thursday Night Football tonight? Where to stream TNF

Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight live time to kickoff NFL Week 16? When does the game start? Here's what, where, how to stream.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:03 AM EST • Sports • app.com
Tampa’s Water Street will get new concert venue, hotel, parking and more

Vinik Sports group will manage the entertainment venue, located near Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • tampabay.com
Analysis: Trump’s dark Christmas story doubles down on a political error

It was the nightmare before Christmas.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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How Bentley’s brand is creating business advantage in disruptive times

The Supersports model is a loud and proud reminder of Bentley’s legacy, executed at a pivotal moment in automotive history.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
What’s going on with Donald Trump’s health?

The president’s appearance and schedule have sparked speculation – perhaps fueled in part by his political fortunes

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • businessobserverfl.com
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • businessobserverfl.com
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.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
Kent State University Adds Women’s Wrestling as 20th Varsity Sport, Planned to Compete in 2027 - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced today that women's wrestling will become the athletics department's 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addit...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Sports • kentstatesports.com
Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua drew attention this week by blaming Taylor Swift for the Kansas City Chiefs’ collapse. The remark came on social media when the Chiefs confirmed an early exit from playoff contention. The conversation also dived deeper into injuries this season and what comes next for the franchise, including Travis Kelce. […] The post Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star appeared first on Mandatory.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:26 AM EST • Sports • mandatory.com
Season’s Greetings 2025 from Amer Sports

As we wrap up another remarkable year, we’re excited to share a special Season’s Greetings video featuring team members from across Amer Sports. In this short film, they reflect on memorable moments…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:17 AM EST • Sports • amersports.com
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Trump Supporters Distrust Science. We Need Ways to Reach Them.

Opinion | Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:06 AM EST • Science • undark.org
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West Georgia takes down Brewton-Parker 70-49

CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) Shelton Williams-Dryden's 18 points helped West Georgia defeat Brewton-Parker 70-49 on Wednesday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address

Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:59 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:18 PM EST • Entertainment • nhl.com
‘People business first and the food business second.’ Artie T. testifies in court battle to regain Market Basket post.

Deposed Market Basket chief executive Arthur T. Demoulas took the stand Wednesday, vigorously refuting the case that the company's board made for firing him.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Business • bostonglobe.com
LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

It’s been a rough year for job seekers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:24 PM EST • Technology • cnn.com
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
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This Jurassic Park science is now a reality

Researchers say they can use the talents of pesky blood-sucking mosquitoes to their benefit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Science • independent.co.uk
Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director

Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino is stepping down soon from the job after eight months marked by clashes with his boss, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and fighting off the conspiracies he once fueled.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:16 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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‘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
Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:21 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics

The move marks an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:15 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Bill to recognize Fort Ontario as National Park unanimously passes U.S. Senate

Dating back to the 1840s, Fort Ontario has been a state historic site.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they're behaving strangely, a new study finds

Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting with each other.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Savannah business owner offers $25,000 reward for information in Forsyth Park acid attack

Nine Line Apparel is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in last week’s acid attack in Forsyth Park.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • wtoc.com
Fox Entertainment Sets First-Look Deal With Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures

His first projects at the studio include adaptations of Pat Kelly's "Rifle Season" and Thomas Mullen's "Darktown"

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:34 PM EST • Entertainment • thewrap.com
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
GOP lawmaker: These Covid-era fraud-ridden subsidies have made health care more expensive

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, lays out the Republicans' plan for health care and weighs in on Vice President JD Vance's remarks on the economy on 'Varney & Co.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Health • foxbusiness.com
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Tesla's car business is only worth $30 a share, analyst warns

While Tesla stock hits records on robotaxi hype, Jed Dorsheimer of William Blair says the core EV market is only worth a fraction of the current $480 per share price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Checklist: 10 Tactics for Building Killer Entertainment Experiences

As immersive entertainment experiences continue to thrive, brand-side event profs break down 10 tactics for building top-notch campaigns.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Entertainment • eventmarketer.com
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DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide

New York City, NY, December 17th, 2025, FinanceWireDiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service Digital Marketing Agency known for its ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Jackson reduces parking fees, expands free options amid business concerns

City council votes 6-1 to reduce daily parking fees from $10 to $7 and add another free lot for downtown employees.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:53 AM EST • Business • mlive.com
Google releases Gemini 3 Flash, promising improved intelligence and efficiency

Google’s Gemini 3 family is now complete with release of Gemini 3 Flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Google's Gemini 3 Flash model outperforms GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks

Almost exactly a month after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro in November, Google has begun rolling out the more efficient Flash version of its latest AI model.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Danville City Council says ‘yes’ to new entertainment center

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An all-in-one trampoline park, restaurant and rock climbing facility could be coming to one city in Central Illinois. The Danville City Council voted Tuesday night wit…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:48 AM EST • Entertainment • wcia.com
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
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

Two bills mark the first time Congress has voted over national care bans and an escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.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. Angel Studios' animated biblical film "David" has already exceeded $14 million in pre-sale tickets. "The Chosen," a popular drama about Jesus, has grossed over $116 million domestically since Fat...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:08 AM EST • Entertainment • wral.com
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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
US Game Console Sales Crater in Worst November in Two Decades

US spending on video game consoles fell 27% last month, marking the worst November in two decades as tariffs and rising component costs pushed prices to record highs.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Trump's chief of staff says he has 'alcoholic personality.' Who is Susie Wiles?

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles shared candid remarks about President Donald Trump in a Vanity Fair Interview. Here's what to know.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:57 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Entertainment • duluthnewstribune.com
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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
Public Health in 2025: Year in Review | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Many of this year’s biggest stories mark the beginning of—or turning points for—important public health issues.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.jhu.edu
A CT restaurant that saw hard times has been reborn. Business booming in sparkling clean rebranding.

“Our intention is to bring unity and community together. People are loving it completely,” said one of the new owners

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:15 AM EST • Business • courant.com
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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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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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Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995

This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:53 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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SM Entertainment accelerates US push with early debut plans for rookie acts

SM Entertainment is moving more aggressively into the US market, deploying its rookie groups earlier than ever as part of its evolving global strategy. For year

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:08 AM EST • Entertainment • koreaherald.com
The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2025

On Thursday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Delaware defeats Rider 65-57

NEWARK, Del. (AP) Macon Emory's 17 points helped Delaware defeat Rider 65-57 on Tuesday.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:54 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Robinhood to Offer Custom Sports Parlays Using Kalshi Tech

Bettors will be able to request odds for the "combo" bets they want to place, and market makers will respond within seconds.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Sports • sportico.com
Robinhood Expands Sports Betting Via Prediction Markets

Since the end of last year, 11 billion event contracts have been traded on Robinhood’s platform which allows investors to wager on sports, politics, and other categories.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Sports • barrons.com
"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"

MicroProse is excited to announce its renewed partnership with legendary game developer Geoff Crammond, creator of some of the most influential racing simulation games of the 1990s and early 2000s. Together, we are bringing back his groundbreaking racing game engine in a re-release of the original game technology, enhanced with updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop support, through the upcoming Geoff Crammond Racing series: GCR1, GCR2, GCR3, and GCR4, scheduled to release in 2026. These titles are being reintroduced under new names to reflect our independent direction and to ensure full separation from any official motorsport licensing. While the names are new, the core simulation engine, physics systems, and pioneering gameplay features developed by Geoff Crammond remain at the heart of each release. Geoff Crammond’s original work helped define the foundations of modern racing games, introducing innovations such as advanced real-time physics, highly configurable driving assists (including the ideal racing line, steering help and auto braking), realistic AI driver behaviour, deep telemetry analysis, comprehensive car setup systems, extensive wet weather system, and the list goes on. The GCR series proudly carries this legacy forward. Steam Workshop support will enable the community to create and share custom tracks, cars, liveries, teams, drivers and more. This reunion marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between MicroProse and Geoff Crammond, with further announcements in the series to come. MicroProse is officially back on the track at full speed. GCR1 Steam Page GCR2 Steam Page GCR3 Steam Page GCR4 Steam Page -- MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • gamespress.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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Man injured in apparent road rage shooting near Nashville business park

So far, officers report that one person was injured and transported to Skyline Medical Center for treatment.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Business • wsmv.com
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Enter the Mob Maze

Step into Mob Maze, a roguelite multiplayer adventure with SUPER-SIZED environments and scaled-up obstacles, available through the Server list in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition! Do you have what it takes to conquer this colossal place with your unique abilities, grab precious loot, and escape before it’s too late? Let’s find out!

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Playoff Eliminations, Injuries Reshape NFL Futures Betting Markets

The Kansas City Chiefs had the third-highest handle percentage to win the Super Bowl, but their loss in Week 15 officially ended bettors' hopes.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Sports • covers.com
LISTEN: Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment

On a special 'Daily Variety' podcast, we mark Variety's 120th birthday with showbiz historians discussing the entertainment marketplace in 1905.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:29 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings: No. 3 Duke has case for No. 1

The Blue Devils are 10-0 and own victories vs. Michigan State, Florida, Kansas and Arkansas so far this season

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
6 takeaways from Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles’ unvarnished interviews

When the history of the Donald Trump presidencies is written, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’ remarkable interviews with Vanity Fair are likely to figure substantially.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI'

This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the scenes. The backlash has been swift, and now Larian founder and game director Swen Vincke is responding to clarify his remarks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Tesla's EV Business Isn't the Star Anymore -- but It's Still the Whole Stage

Key PointsTesla’s EV business remains the financial backbone of the company.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Business • nasdaq.com
AI Is Getting Better at Science. OpenAI Is Testing How Far It Can Go

OpenAI’s new FrontierScience benchmark shows AI advancing in physics, chemistry, and biology—and exposes the challenge of testing these systems.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • time.com
Illinois marketplace extends health insurance enrollment deadline

Using its new power as a state-run marketplace, Get Covered Illinois is giving residents until Dec. 31 to enroll in health insurance coverage that begins with the new year.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:36 AM EST • Health • chicagobusiness.com
Apple Developing iMac Pro With M5 Max Chip

Apple is developing a high-end iMac featuring the M5 Max chip, according to information from leaked internal software. The finding comes from leaked kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. These kernel debug kit files enumerate unreleased Apple hardware by internal identifiers, such as codenames and platform names, and they can also include separate references that map platform identifiers to chip codenames and marketing names.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
The smartphone market is expected to shrink in 2026 due to rising chip, memory costs

According to a new report, the smartphone market as a whole is expected to shrink in 2026 due to the...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Year in Review: The biggest Arkansas entertainment stories of 2025

Arkansas had an eventful 2025, with Miss Arkansas' Teen Peyton Bolling winning Miss America's Teen 2025, Johnny Cash's music featured in a Super Bowl LIX commercial, the Little Rock Zoo announcing the birth of a baby gorilla, Kid Rock and Gov. Sanders meeting to discuss the Rock the Country music festival, and the Magic Springs amusement park shutting down the Arkansas Twister coaster.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Year in Review: The biggest Arkansas entertainment stories of 2025

Arkansas had a busy 2025 with Miss Arkansas’ Teen Peyton Bolling winning Miss America’s Teen, Johnny Cash’s music featured in a Super Bowl commercial, the Little Rock Zoo announci…

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • kark.com
Rising memory costs are about to test buyers' patience

AI-nflation: Rising DRAM and NAND prices are squeezing handset makers and threatening a fragile market recovery

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Technology • theregister.com
RSM US Middle Market Business Index Improves on Rising Revenues and Earnings

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, rose to 131.5 in the fourth quarter from 123.3 in the prior period on a seasonally adjusted basis. The survey results are supported by rising revenues and earnings and reflect growing optimism among middle market firms, even as attitudes on the general economy remain sour.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:32 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
iPhone sales predicted to fall next year, with production costs up

Market intelligence company Counterpoint Research has predicted that iPhone sales will fall next year compared to this – and that...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:28 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple Best Positioned to Weather DRAM Price Surge, Says Counterpoint

Apple and Samsung are best equipped to handle rising memory chip costs that could drive down global smartphone shipments by 2.1% in 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Image credit: iFixit In its latest projection for the smartphone market next year, the firm has downgraded its forecast from a previously expected 0.45% growth, citing a memory shortage that has pushed component costs up 10% to 25%.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:25 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing

It’s getting harder to escape AI slop. But a growing backlash could put a premium on “human-made” content.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • cnn.com
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing

It’s getting harder to escape AI slop. But a growing backlash could put a premium on “human-made” content.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Immigration raids could threaten the rise of youth sports

The Aspen Institute’s National State of Play details how raids of parks where children play as well as rising costs, NIL, AI could reshape landscape.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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He built JPMorgan's coast-to-coast banker network. Now exec John Richert says the middle market's moment is coming.

JPMorgan's mid-cap chief explains how investment banking works beyond Wall Street, and why the middle market has become a billion-dollar opportunity.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:19 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Arc Raiders Cold Snap Update Goes Live Alongside Big 1.7.0 Patch Notes

Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has released the Cold Snap update alongside lengthy patch notes for version 1.7.0 of the extraction shooter.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:02 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
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.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • washingtonpost.com
UK jobs market continues to weaken as unemployment hits four-year high and wage growth slows

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:14 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Why a Bollywood spy film sparked a political storm in India and Pakistan

Thriller starring Ranveer Singh has raised eyebrows over its portrayal of tensions between the two countries.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:53 PM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
Pentagon "escalating" its review of Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging defiance of illegal orders

The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:32 PM EST • Politics • cbsnews.com
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