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D.C. auditor finds advisory neighborhood commissioner misused public funds

The auditor found that Salim Adofo, the ANC 8C chair who ran for D.C. Council twice, used government funds for politics and referred the case to the D.C. attorney general.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
News & Rumors: The Crawfish Boil 12/18/2025

All the latest news and rumors on your Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 18, 2025: Cliff Notes: Passan identified the Astros as being in the mix for a top-tier starting pitcher. Rosenthal also goes on to say that trading Marte is the most likely […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:11 PM EST • Sports • crawfishboxes.com
Analysis: Trump’s divisive address to the nation, annotated

President Donald Trump tried to hit the reset button with Americans on Wednesday night by reminding them of the Biden administration and arguing his own policies have driven down prices and made America great.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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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FBI raids Bloomington business that had license suspended for fraud

FBI agents raided the offices of a Bloomington business on Thursday, days after the State of Minnesota suspended a business license at that address citing fraud.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:21 PM EST • Business • fox9.com
Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women’s sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:08 PM EST • Sports • washingtonspirit.com
The Muttropolitan Pet: A Small Business Making Big Moves in the DMV

This small business spotlight features The Muttropolitan Pet, a Washington, DC gem that has grown rapidly thanks to the vision and passion of its founder.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:07 PM EST • Business • wjla.com
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Dec. 18

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
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DraftKings backed Healey’s political nonprofit on housing. Other funders are a mystery

DraftKings, the Boston sports-betting giant, donated $50,000 to a political advocacy group launched by Gov. Maura Healey to promote housing policies. It's a rare look at who's donating to this fund, at a time when sports gambling is getting greater scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
US Health Secretary Kennedy Proposes Rules to Cut Access to Gender-Affirming Care

WASHINGTON, Dec ‌18 (Reuters) - U.S. ‌Health Secretary Robert F. ‍Kennedy Jr. moved on Thursday ⁠to cut access to gender-affirming care ‌for children proposing rules that ‌would ‍bar hospitals that ⁠deliver such care from its Medicare and Medicaid programs and also bar Medicaid and children's ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:31 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Odyssey Entertainment Group Surpasses $30 Million Sales Milestone In First Four Years

Nashville-based Odyssey Entertainment Group, the talent and creator management company led by [...]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:08 AM EST • Entertainment • musicrow.com
Chargers-Cowboys Preview

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Justin Herbert has managed well enough while playing with a broken non-throwing hand to help the Los Angeles Chargers win three consecutive games and close in on a second trip to the playoffs in two seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:06 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
In a first, a US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone

A top US commander called the launch a "significant milestone" in delivering cheap drones to American forces.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
ChristianaCare, Virtua Health reverse course on merger

ChristianaCare and New Jersey-based Virtua Health terminated a letter of intent they signed this summer, ending their potential merger.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:42 AM EST • Health • spotlightdelaware.org
Entertainment this week: Handel’s Messiah, Tahoe Philharmonic, Curtis Woodman’s Wayfinder Tour and more!

Friday, December 19 Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop. Join us each Friday at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar in Truckee for a fun night of...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:02 AM EST • Entertainment • sierrasun.com
Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America. An interview with Dr. Joanna Dee Das.

Washington University professor Dr. Joanna Dee Das has done research at the intersection of live performance and history. Her latest book is titled "Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America." Dr. Das spoke with KSMU about her book earlier this month.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ksmu.org
Houston-area health officials warn of sharp rise in whooping cough cases

Houston health officials are sounding the alarm over a dramatic spike in whooping cough cases, with over 3,500 reported across Texas this year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:59 AM EST • Health • click2houston.com
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Raiders-Texans Preview

HOUSTON (AP) Houston’s top-ranked defense has been dominating teams for most of the season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:52 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Blackstone’s Schwarzman Says Data Center Business Not a Bubble

Blackstone Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Schwarzman brushed aside talk of a bubble surrounding the data centers powering artificial intelligence, saying the business is conservative.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.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
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
US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’

It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:02 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life

Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • rollingstone.com
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:32 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:32 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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California’s Geospatial Science in Action

How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 AM EST • Science • audubon.org
How organized crime is impacting politics in Latin America

Chile elected far-right President José Antonio Kast after he promised to reduce crime.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
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
We Watch Movies For A Living. These Were The 17 Films That Blew Us Away This Year.

"Sinners," "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" weren’t the only movies we loved this year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • huffpost.com
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Americans Facing Soaring Health Insurance Costs May Get a Lifeline in 2026, Experts Say

By Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums ‌could still get a break from expanded government subsidies in ‌2026 through retroactive legislation and possibly a special enrollment period, investors,

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Column | Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 déjà vu

GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Katherine Ho, esteemed health economist and ‘true role model,’ dies at 53

Ho, the John L. Weinberg Professor of Economics and Business Policy, was “a brilliant scholar, a charismatic teacher and a devoted adviser,” said department chair Wolfgang Pesendorfer. A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:27 AM EST • Health • princeton.edu
Reading vs Luton Town: 2025/26 Match Preview

The Royals host League One football for the final time in 2025, with Luton the visitors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:35 AM EST • Sports • thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
Sam Houston wins 85-75 over Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Kashie Natt scored 19 points as Sam Houston beat Oregon State 85-75 on Wednesday night.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:28 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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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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Column | Asking Eric: Facebook posts fracture friendship

Friends wants the letter writer “to censor what I post on Facebook on her behalf.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
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
China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists: top European neurologist

Consciousness expert Steven Laureys has taken on a role at Hangzhou Normal University amid ‘challenging times’ for science in the US.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Science • scmp.com
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Creighton at Xavier

The Musketeers (8-3, 0-0 Big East) seek a sixth straight win as they host the Bluejays (5-5, 0-0).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:39 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Clayton Keller with a Goal vs. Detroit Red Wings
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:35 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Google Pixel adds Samsung's navigation button layout in latest Android 16 beta

In the latest Android 16 beta release, Google Pixel phones are adding support for the same navigation button layout as Samsung uses.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:30 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela

The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.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
Nationals reportedly hiring Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old Phillies assistant GM, as new general manager

Washington's president of baseball operations is 35 and its manager is 33. The organization's youth movement is rolling full steam ahead.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Smucker Supports Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) and released the following statement:

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:49 PM EST • Health • smucker.house.gov
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ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill to Criminalize Transgender Health Care | American Civil Liberties Union

WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives voted 216-211 to pass a bill sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that would criminalize the...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:48 PM EST • Health • aclu.org
Cowboys vs. Chargers Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers 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
Trump attempts domestic reset with White House address Wednesday evening

The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:13 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Quartet programs holiday music for Candlelight Concert

The rotating-member Listeso String Quartet drives a sleigh-ful of Christmas music, illuminated by thousands of candles, for a Candlelight Concert, 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Albert Pike Memorial Center

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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Rams-Seahawks Preview

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Sam Darnold was far from his best the last time he and the Seattle Seahawks squared off against his hometown team and he is amply aware he will need to perform better than when he tossed four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 16.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:38 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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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
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: K-State at Creighton

From CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Teladoc Health provides free virtual health services to those impacted by WA flooding

Teladoc Health is providing free virtual health services to those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding.

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John Kirwan is out as Pennington Biomedical’s executive director

After eight years at the helm of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, John Kirwan is stepping away from his role as executive director. In a letter sent to Pennington staff, Kirwan writes tha… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
$150 million, 12,500-seat entertainment venue coming to Houston in 2027

A massive new entertainment venue is coming to Houston in 2027. The Sunset Amphitheater will be an all-season venue with a 12,500 person capacity and a $150 million price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Entertainment • houston.culturemap.com
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American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.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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Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy

A new poll shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Houston Matters discusses that story and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs

MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:13 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub convenes leaders to advance pediatric health

At the 2025 MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation event, more than 100 leaders from academia, hospitals, and industry gathered at Boston’s Museum of Science to confront the challenges facing pediatric medicine — and to explore new, collaborative models for turning breakthroughs into better care for children.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Health • news.mit.edu
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Culture Council: Running a Business? 10 Ways to Stay Cool Under Pressure

High-stakes moments can make or break a business. As a leader, your personal practices and mindset can help you stay steady when it matters most.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • rollingstone.com
RELEASE: DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIRES ADMINISTRATOR - State of Delaware News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email: alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator Wilmington — The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) is excited to welcome Katie Leibel-Marin as its Administrator. With extensive experience in strategic development, budget management, community engagement, and board management, Leibel-Marin […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:40 AM EST • Health • news.delaware.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
Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their first two games last week before the rare blowout loss took them down a notch. Nick Hart at WBSPenguins with more: Wednesday, Dec. 10 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 0Sergei Murashov thwarted a first-period barrage from the Wolf Pack, earning to a 34-save shutout. Phil Tomasino and Avery Hayes scored on […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:16 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating

“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Bitdefender Achieves Exceptional Results in Latest AV-Comparatives Business Security Test

BUCHAREST, Romania & SAN ANTONIO, December 17, 2025--Bitdefender announced outstanding results in the AV-Comparatives Business Security Test.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Analysts share their naughty and nice lists for Texas politics

In honor of the holiday season, Capital Tonight brought on Democratic and Republican analysts to share their naughty and nice lists in Texas politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $100 million raised to support lifesaving care at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Penn State Health Milton S.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:12 AM EST • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
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
Wednesday BP: How is Vitello preparing for his new role?

What is new manager Tony Vitello prioritizing as he prepares for his new role with the Giants?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • mccoveychronicles.com
The Best TV Shows Of 2025

"The Pitt," "Paradise," “The Four Seasons,” “Forever” and more TV series that we couldn't get enough of this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • huffpost.com
Game Preview #34: New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights

Tonight the Devils face the Knights in their 2nd and final matchup this season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:36 AM EST • Sports • allaboutthejersey.com
'Long term, Brighton are in a great place'

Former Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens believes the current group of players reflects a model the Seagulls have refined over a number of seasons, but stressed that potential alone is no longer enough once players step into the first team environment. Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Stephens believes Brighton's continued reliance on youth has once again put the spotlight on the balance between development and results. Long term, Brighton are in a great place.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:57 AM EST • Sports • bbc.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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Wright State, Central State not compliant with Ohio ‘science of reading’ standards, state audit finds

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced this week that Wright State and Central State are two of 10 Ohio universities not fully compliant with a new state law requiring Ohio’s teaching institutions to ban literacy approaches other than the “science of reading” from their curriculum.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • daytondailynews.com
Nonprofit for disabled adults shines as Loudoun's small business of the year

This is how the work day gets started at Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), a nonprofit that links adults who have disabilities with jobs: More than half of the 200 participants head out for work in the community, others staff three businesses operating inside the large ECHO headquarters near Leesburg, Virginia. Michael Doolin has earned a paycheck there for two…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:53 AM EST • Business • nbcwashington.com
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Hamilton on Foreign Policy #285: Dismissing politics as ‘dirty’ is wrong and self-defeating

Rep. Lee H. Hamilton argues that politics is not inherently corrupt and stresses the importance of civic engagement. He highlights how public and private vir...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • news.iu.edu
Boston Bruins vs. Utah Mammoth
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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:46 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the “dam is breaking” in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday slammed President Donald Trump for his comments on the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, as she predicted more Republicans will follow her lead in breaking with Trump.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:40 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Why the Rockets Are Built for What Comes Next

Houston's quiet resilience shines when games get tough. They're proving a gritty, adaptable style is built for late-season battles, not just flashy wins.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:52 PM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
Tesla's EV Business Isn't the Star Anymore -- but It's Still the Whole Stage

Robotaxis and humanoid robots may grab the spotlight, but Tesla's EV business is still holding up the entire production.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Business • fool.com
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Students apply their knowledge at Britton Science Fair | Morgan Hill Times | Morgan Hill, San Martin, CA

Eighth-graders at Britton Middle School transformed their gymnasium into a showcase of scientific inquiry Dec. 11, presenting projects ranging from lemon-powered batteries to studies on caffeine’s effects on heart rate.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:01 PM EST • Science • morganhilltimes.com
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a GOP health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums millions of Americans will soon endure…

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:50 PM EST • Health • wtop.com
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White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews

Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality,” Bondi “whiffed” on the Epstein files and Vance’s pro-Trump makeover was “political.”

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:40 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like

Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Photo gallery: Doddridge County defeats Charleston Catholic, 52-44

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Doddridge County’s 52-44 win at Charleston Catholic. (Photo gallery courtesy of Teran Malone/Malone Sports Media)

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:51 PM EST • Sports • wvmetronews.com
Is Becton Dickinson Now an Opportunity After Diagnostics Expansion and 2026 Business Separation Plans?

If you have been wondering whether Becton Dickinson is quietly turning into a value opportunity or just a value trap, you are not alone. This breakdown is designed to give you a clear, no jargon view of where the stock really stands. The share price has bounced 5.6% over the last week and 3.7% over the past month, even though it is still down 11.7% year to date and 10.2% over the last year. This mix often signals shifting expectations around growth and risk. Recent headlines have focused on...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:09 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Police investigating after person found dead behind SE Houston business, HPD says

Police said homicide investigators were called after a female victim was found dead behind a business near Cullen.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:08 PM EST • Business • abc13.com
iPhone 17e Will Reportedly Fix iPhone 16e's Biggest Limitation

In February, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and released a new entry-level iPhone 16e. The device features a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, an Action button, a USB-C port, and more, but one capability that it lacks is MagSafe wireless charging. In a wide-ranging report today about future iPhone models, The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu said that the iPhone 17e will address this limitation.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:49 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Watch Carrollton vs. Buford in Georgia 6A football championship: Live stream

The game begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
The Most Underrated Movie Santa Claus Is...

Who is the best movie Santa Claus? Lots of people will say Tim Allen, Ed Asner or even Jack Skellington. But the most underrated movie Santa of all time? Definitely Kurt Russell from 'The Christmas Chronicles' on Netflix.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • purewow.com
HOF Resort & Entertainment Co. reports on Q3 loss, pending merger

The HOF Resort & Entertainment Co. reported a net loss of $14.36 million and that the agreement to go private has not been completed.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:59 AM EST • Entertainment • cantonrep.com
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This Disappointing Western Drama Is Still A Top Show On Netflix Right Now

Other shows trending this week include HBO Max's hit "It" prequel and a Taylor Swift tour docuseries.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • huffpost.com
I'm Happy the 2026 Moto G Power Is $300 but Bummed It Lacks Wireless Charging

Motorola switches up some of the features on its lower-cost phone while adding an improved selfie camera and a larger battery.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.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