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What voters say they want for Christmas
Political opposites are closing 2025 as they did 2024: on each side of America’s Donald Trump divide. But CNN’s “All Over the Map” survey did provide several interesting takeaways. Some may be instructive about the midterm election climate, at least at this beginning stage.
Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV’s Programmatic Ceiling
Programmatic media buying is expected to account for the majority of growth in the CTV market in 2026. This year alone, over 90% of CTV ad dollars were transacted through programmatic pipes. That data isn’t surprising. Programmatic has solved a real problem by helping brands reach TV viewers with targeted precision at much lower costs. […]
Amazon's chief security officer says the tech giant blocked over 1,800 suspected North Korean agents from applying for jobs
Stephen Schmidt said AI and machine-learning roles have been increasingly targeted by fraudsters due to high demand.
Expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies to raise health insurance costs for thousands
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Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026
Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”
Avid weightlifter leverages exercise science interest into impactful research
Years ago, Wil King took the intellectual approach to improving his physique.
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug
Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.
It Ain’t Just Sports: Special guest Kelli Lemon, football coaching scandals, VUU standout RB
We’re back with another episode of It Ain’t Just Sports — where the games are just the start of the conversation.
FPL GW18 Player Picks: Top Fantasy Options for This Week
Gameweek 18 is fast approaching, and Fantasy Premier League managers have very little time to make their moves. With fixtures coming thick and fast, choosing the right players could make all the difference. This article highlights players with the most promising runs of matches heading into Gameweek 18 and points out the options worth considering […]
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It's part of new approach to mental health emergencies
San Mateo adopted a new approach to mental health 911 calls by pairing police with mental health clinicians. Researchers found that it reduced the number of future mental health emergency calls and involuntary psychiatric holds by roughly 17%.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 23, 2025, puzzle No. 456
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school sports scores, Dec. 22-28
A look at Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati high school sports scores reported to The Enquirer from Dec. 22 to Dec. 28.
'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella dies at 55 — 'his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment'
One of Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.
Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A
Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti credits Nick Saban with showing him the ropes before CFP
The unbeaten coach of college football's No. 1 team has not forgotten his roots
Nintendo has huge discounts on Switch 2 games in its holiday sale
Nintendo is in a giving state of mind this season, offering some holiday deals on games, including a few recent Switch 2 titles.
US Signs New Health Deals With 9 African Countries That Mirror Trump's Priorities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries, part of its new approach to global health funding, with agreements that reflect the Trump administration’s interests and priorities and are geared toward providing less aid and more mutual ...
Inner Balance Brings New Approach to Women’s Hormone Health and Skin Care
With only two products on the market, Inner Balance is offering an alternative to long-standing treatment models in hormone therapy.
Where Kansas basketball ranks in new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Here's where Kansas basketball ranks in new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
The Year in Politics: Analysts describe 2025 as ‘overwhelming, crazy, chaotic’
For a special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talks with several guests for a recap of local and federal politics in 2025. Guests also shared their thoughts about what they feel are some of the most pressing concerns for voters, the mishaps of both Democrats and Republicans and what each party must do as America turns 250 years old.
North College Hill police ask public to help ID suspect in business, vehicle break-ins
As they investigate the break-ins, North College Hill police are asking business owners and residents in each area to review any available camera footage, photos or info regarding their suspect.
How Climate Instability and Extreme Heat Could Upend High School Sports | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Coaches, scientists, and advocates are sounding the alarm about heat stroke—the leading cause of heat-related deaths in high school athletes.
Broncos’ missed tackles were a big problem vs. Jaguars
"We just have to be better," Broncos coach Sean Payton said of the team's missed tackles against the Jaguars.
Nominate the best in NC high school sports for 2025-26 HSOT Honors
HighSchoolOT Honors recognizes the best in NC high school sports in 2025-26, presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank
12 Christmas movies with Syracuse & CNY ties you can watch right now
Branch out beyond the typical "Home Alone" and "A Christmas Story" films.
Top Viral Social Media Moments Of 2025, From Louvre Heist To ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Memes, ‘Marty Supreme’ Orange & Rachel Zegler’s ‘Evita’
2025 Viral Social Media Moments Film & TV: 'Summer I Turned Pretty', Louvre Heist, Rachel Zegler 'Evita', 'Wicked: For Good', 'Marty Supreme', More
Sources: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ending next year as Irish finalize 2-year deal with BYU
Despite months of negotiations, USC and Notre Dame officials have failed to reach an agreement on playing what would be the 97th game in the series next year.
Year in review: Congress' successes & failures : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at what lawmakers were able to get done -- or not -- in 2025, and how that may influence their 2026 agenda.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & 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.
Home for the holidays? So are COVID, flu and the stomach bug.
'Tis the season for getting sick. Here's what to know about the pathogens circulating in the U.S. this December and how to stay healthy.
The Big Four consulting firms are embedded in Big Tech. Here's who audits each of the Magnificent 7 companies.
The Big Four professional services firms — PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG — are becoming increasingly embedded in the tech world as AI evolves.
Health experts warn of 'super flu' surge as Christmas approaches
As Christmas approaches, health experts are warning about a surge in flu cases driven by a variant dubbed the "super flu," which has already affected millions this year.
Former Arkansas, Louisville HC Bobby Petrino reportedly set to join Bill Belichick at UNC as new OC
The University of North Carolina is working on bringing in former Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino as Bill Belichick’s new offensive coordinator, according to reports by On3.
Foldable phone makers have solved every issue except one
In 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold proved that manufacturers have solved all the major issues with foldable phones except one last thing.
This cancer-fighting molecule took 50 years to build
MIT scientists have achieved the first-ever lab synthesis of verticillin A, a complex fungal compound discovered in 1970. Its delicate structure stalled chemists for decades, despite differing from related molecules by only two atoms. With the synthesis finally complete, researchers created new variants that showed strong activity against a rare pediatric brain cancer. The breakthrough could unlock an entire class of previously unreachable cancer-fighting molecules.
A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins
New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early damage in mice and reduces inflammation linked to disease progression. The treatment was given before symptoms appeared, targeting the disease at its earliest stage. Researchers say this approach could reshape how Alzheimer’s is prevented and treated.
NVIDIA's Quest For A "Safe" Linux Kernel For Automobiles, Robotics
NVIDIA engineer Igor Stoppa presented at the Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC) earlier this month around using Linux in safety-critical environments like automobiles and the current shortcomings of the upstream Linux kernel and the challenges on achieving Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) certifications around the Linux kernel
These 5 Oklahoma politics stories were popular in 2025
Each story we brought you in 2025 is important. However, these five are among the most popular of the year and display the rich breadth of what KOSU offers in Oklahoma political news.
National Education Association spends on politics over teachers
Just 10 cents of every dollar the National Education Association spent in 2025 was on representing teachers. Politics and contributions took nearly four times that amount.
Medicaid Health Plans Step Up Outreach Efforts Ahead of GOP Changes
Even as President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers say the One Big Beautiful Bill Act targets waste, fraud, and abuse, Medicaid health plans are hosting events across the U.S. to prevent low-income families from losing health insurance and food benefits next year.
Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know
A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles.
Sundays are the new Mondays
Overachievers and anxious workers are turning the Sunday scaries into an extra day of work.
As Mike Tomlin extends 19-year streak without losing season, do Steelers need Aaron Rodgers to be great?
Media Buying Briefing: Omnicom Media execs begin their pitch outreach ahead of an expected new-business glut
Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG is only a few weeks old, but its combined offer to the market will soon be put to the test.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 22, 2025, puzzle No. 455
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Studies focusing on deteriorating neighborhoods, electronic health records, and gun trafficking highlight this month's research roundup
December's Research Roundup highlights a new approach for improving genetic risk prediction using electronic health records, how interstate gun trafficking
Week 16 Instant Reactions: December Derrick Henry shows up for fantasy football, but Drake Maye has final word
Patriots vs. Ravens: Drake Maye rallies New England from 11-point deficit in fourth quarter to clinch playoff berth
Maye had 380 yards and two touchdowns. Whether or not Maye wins the MVP award this season, it was certainly his MVP moment.
Building the Offense: MSU Retains Key Position Coaches Under Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald secures key offensive talent, retaining wide receivers and tight ends coaches to reshape Michigan State's attack for the upcoming season.
Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing "political games" after disaster request denials
Abigail Jackson, a White House spokesperson, said Trump responds to each request for federal disaster assistance “with great care and consideration, ensuring American tax dollars are used appropriately and efficiently"
2 Steelers injured in win over Lions
Two Steelers were injured in Pittsburgh’s dramatic, down-to-the-wire 29-24 win in Detroit on Sunday. Speaking to the media in his postgame press conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said cornerback Brandin Echols suffered a groin injury and wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a hamstring injury. Neither were able to return to the game after […]
Everest is a multi-million dollar business, complete with private chefs, espresso machines for some climbers
NFL Week 16 scores, news, live updates: Steelers walk away with win over Lions, Jared Goff has TD nullified on final play of game thanks to OPI
Switch 2's Mario Kart World Bundle Has Apparently Reached The End Of Its Lifecycle
"According to an internal GameStop memo"
Orange Beach unanimously approves one-year extension on entertainment districts
The City of Orange Beach unanimously approved one-year extensions for two of its entertainment districts, maintaining current regulations surrounding alcohol consumption within these districts. …
NFL Week 16 scores, news, live updates: DK Metcalf swings at Lions fan as Steelers fight to maintain AFC North lead
OpenAI sees better margins on business sales, report says
As of October, OpenAI’s compute margins reached 70%, up from 52% at the end of 2024 and double the rate in January 2024, the Information reported,
Sunday Sports: Reaction from Coach Autry following Syracuse’s win Saturday
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Spotify Music Library Leaked Online by Pirate Activist Group
A pirate activist group has reportedly scraped and released all of Spotify’s music. The breach includes 86 million audio files.
NFL Week 16 scores, news, live updates: Quinshon Judkins suffers broken leg; Steelers fight to maintain AFC North lead vs. Lions
Google and Apple are warning some visa employees not to leave the US due to 'significant' return delays of up to a year
The US State Department said it was "prioritizing thoroughly vetting" each visa case, which could cause delays.
Fact-checking Trump’s plaques for past presidents at the White House 'Walk of Fame'
In a break from tradition, President Donald Trump decorated a White House walkway with bronze plaques for each U.S. president. In an even sharper break with tradition, the plaques were written in a style echoing Trump’s Truth Social posts, with misleading or false descriptions of recent Democratic presidents.
Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended
Nintendo is officially ending production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle – at least in the United States. That news comes from an internal GameStop memo. In it, the retailer states: “This bundle SKU has now reached end of lifecycle, and additional units will no longer be produced. Future replenishment of Nintendo Switch 2 will be the base...
See how players have qualified for the Masters
Players expected to compete in the 90th Masters on April 9-12 and how they qualified for their invitations. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur): Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willett, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel, Phil Mickelson, Angel Cabrera, Zach Johnson, Mike Weir, Vijay Singh, Jose Maria Olazabal, Fred Couples. Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas.
College Football Playoff grades: Alabama earns 'A-' for rally on CFP report card
A look at how each of the eight College Football Playoff teams in action fared during the first round
Predicting NFL Week 16 winners: Odds, picks for Sunday
Week 16 is underway. We pick the winners for each game on the Sunday schedule.
College Football Playoff: Oregon, Dan Lanning displeased with defense against JMU
Dan Lanning had a lot to say after beating James Madison, and it wasn't all positive for the Oregon coach
Science says we’ve been nurturing “gifted” kids all wrong
A major international review has upended long-held ideas about how top performers are made. By analyzing nearly 35,000 elite achievers across science, music, chess, and sports, researchers found that early stars rarely become adult superstars. Most world-class performers developed slowly and explored multiple fields before specializing. The message is clear: talent grows through variety, not narrow focus.
The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos
Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.
Rachel Caruso was the first mental health responder to the Brown shooting
Rachel Caruso, a social worker, was the first mental health responder to arrive at Brown University after Saturday, Dec. 13’s shooting
We share some of the 'most' challenging stories we've worked on (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
It's another installment of our series, "Political Mosts," where we answer a superlative-type question about covering politics and our careers in journalism. Today, Sarah McCammon (national political correspondent) and Sam Gringlas (Congress reporter) each take a turn answering this question: "What's been the 'most' challenging political story you’ve worked on?" They also answer this question from a listener: “Who is the politician, living or dead, you’d 'most' like to interview?” Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode!
Taiwan political clash puts global support at risk, foreign officials warn
Opposition resistance to Lai's defense buildup, impeachment threats raise eyebrows
Amy Sedaris Shares How She Stays Mentally Sharp and Young at Heart
Actor and comedian Amy Sedaris, known for her role in "Strangers With Candy," shares her approach to healthy aging and cognitive well-being.
Slot: “[Liverpool] Definitely Not Perfect Yet”
Liverpool’s coach believes the team are headed in the right direction.
GoLocalProv | News | The Politics of Tragedies – “The Sunday Political Brunch”—December 21, 2025
By all measures, it has been a tough week. From the fatal shootings at Brown University and an MIT professor’s home, to the murders of an iconic Hollywood couple. There were also new developments in the Epstein case, some key votes in Congress, and another presidential controversy. Let...
Coupang faces possible business suspension after massive data breach
The government is signaling that it may suspend Coupang’s operations following a massive customer data breach affecting 33.7 million users of the U...
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 21, 2025, puzzle No. 454
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Oregon scores TDs on its first 5 possessions in 51-34 College Football Playoff win over James Madison
Jesuit and De La Salle play their usual pre-Christmas game, and defense makes the difference
De La Salle and Jesuit commonly play basketball against each other on the Saturday before Christmas, and in most seasons, that is the only matchup between the schools.
Eagles clinch repeat NFC East title with win over Commanders, eliminate Cowboys from playoffs
JMU at Oregon score, live updates: Follow College Football Playoff first-round action
Hand on Government: Rising health insurance costs and subsidy expiration threaten coverage for 1.5 million Floridians
As 2026 approaches, affordability remains a dominant concern for Americans, with health insurance costs poised to rise sharply, especially in Florida. Government law attorney Chris Hand explained on This Week in Jacksonville that the end of COVID-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could have severe consequences.
Lawmakers weigh impeachment articles for Bondi over Epstein file omissions
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna said he and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie were “exploring all options” for forcing more disclosures, including by pursuing “the impeachment of people at Justice.”
Rams reportedly fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn after Thursday night implosion vs. Seahawks
Special teams have been a weak link for L.A> in critical moments this season, and now, ahead of a potential playoff run, head coach Sean McVay is reportedly making a change in that phase of the game.
10 greats set for enshrinement to Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame
Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith, an Aliquippa native, and professional wrestling champion and New Brighton native “The Franchise” Shane Douglas are two of a group of 10 athletic greats who will be celebrated with enshrinement into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame on June 13 at The Club at Shadow Lakes in Aliquippa.
RAM is so expensive they’re selling “prebuilt” PCs without it.
It’s no secret that RAM prices are absolutely Out. Of. Control. Paradox Customs is taking an interesting approach, selling “prebuilt” PCs that skip memory entirely. The idea being, if you happen to have spare sticks lying around, you can save some money. Of course, it’s also an alarming sign of what the PC market has come to. [Link: System integrator starts offering prebuilt PCs without RAM | https://videocardz.com/newz/system-integrator-starts-offering-prebuilt-pcs-without-ram | VideoCardz]
New street vendor reforms will dramatically increase available licenses
Up to 2,200 new mobile food vending licenses will be made available each year through 2031.
ENTERTAINMENT: Museum sets sessions for kids; Steinway honors piano teacher
The Rogers Historical Museum and the Rogers Public Library are offering "Museum and Me," an hour-long, free, once-a-month program at the museum for children 3-5 that helps foster interest in history, reading and museums.
Tom Izzo Teases Ref With 'Naughty List' Ugly Christmas Sweater vs. Oakland
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo trolled a referee with a custom sweater worn during its Saturday game against Oakland.
Miami vs. Texas A&M score, live updates: Follow College Football Playoff first-round action
Mets poach top international prospect from Yankees, per report
Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen, 16, will sign with the Mets after backing out of a verbal agreement with the Yankees.
Initial Impressions from the Oklahoma Game
Well, that was something. Alabama opened last night’s game looking like the team we saw in Atlanta. Frankly, they looked like an unprepared team perhaps led by a coach who had been distracted at practice. Down 17-0 in the second quarter without so much as a single first down for the offense, rallying for 27 […]
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has opened Pandora’s box with its free gift
Now that I know Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is bringing back old Lara Croft outfits, I’m going to need the following five classic looks.
Epstein Files Release, Health Care Subsidies, Surviving The Holiday Season : Up First from NPR
The Justice Department releases a vast trove of documents relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Congress left Washington D.C. for its holiday break without reaching a deal on health care. Millions of Americans will face price hikes on their insurance premiums. And surviving the holiday season, we’ll have tips on what can be a stressful time of the year.
Google Assistant will stick around a bit longer than expected for some Android users
Google has announced that it needs a bit more time to make Gemini the new default digital helper for most of its users.
Ramstad: Here’s how the Marvins keep the family business in remotest Minnesota
The fourth generation of descendants of George Marvin are teaching the fifth how to lead one of the nation’s biggest makers of windows and doors.
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant that breaks all the rules
Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest undergrowth. Scientists surveying rare populations across East Asian islands uncovered how its cellular machinery shrank but didn’t disappear, revealing unexpected similarities to parasites like malaria. Some island species even reproduce without sex, cloning themselves to colonize new habitats. This strange survival strategy comes with risks, leaving the plant highly vulnerable to habitat loss.
10 Foods To Eat for a Stronger Immune System
Optimizing immunity requires a holistic approach. A well-balanced diet that includes the best foods for immune system health can help.