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Wonders, Whiffs, and Wild Facts: Science for the Incurably Curious

Learn the science behind sweat, body odor, scalp hair, cold plunges, and even drunken animals in this collection of Just Curious stories.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • the-scientist.com
New entertainment venue featuring duckpin bowling set to open in downtown South Bend

A mother-son duo has transformed a historic garage into Ivy Alley Social House with pizza, bowling and arcade games.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:42 PM EST • Entertainment • wndu.com
Jets-Saints Preview

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets have gone through major staff and roster changes in the past year, the result being seven victories between them 15 weeks into the season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Patriots-Ravens Preview

Mike Vrabel knows as well as anyone how difficult it is to stop Derrick Henry.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:30 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Rams vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time, spread: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle best bets for 'TNF'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Full Episode: Recapping the 2025 Year in NYS Politics

On This Week's Edition -- It's been quite the eventful year in New York politics - from a competitive mayoral race in New York City to controversial policy items and a late state budget debated at the state Capitol. We'll dive into the headlines that drove the year with POLITICO'S Katelyn Cordero, Bloomberg's Raga Justin and Jimmy Vielkind, of WNYC, Gothamist and the New York Public News Network.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • nynow.wmht.org
Analysis: Trump’s shifting justifications on Venezuela and his boat strikes

Susie Wiles’ recently published interviews in Vanity Fair are remarkable for a multitude of reasons. But perhaps leading that list was what the White House chief of staff said about Venezuela.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:56 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Water Street Tampa expanding with new entertainment district in downtown

Soon, Tampa will have a new spot to see concerts. The parking lot across the street from Benchmark International Arena will become a small concert venue that will allow new artists to have a sell-out show in Tampa.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:49 PM EST • Entertainment • fox13news.com
When we weaponize government to eliminate a political opponent, that's fascism: GOP lawmaker

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., discusses the Mar-a-Lago raid on 'The Evening Edit.'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:24 PM EST • Politics • foxbusiness.com
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MAGA sticks with Trump on Venezuela – for now: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Virginia's district-level results from the 2025 provide new midterm clues.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:02 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Doctor explains health symptoms to watch for this holiday season

ABC7 was joined by Dr. Tiffany Hackett, who talked with us about symptoms not to ignore this holiday season - from heart and stomach concerns to colds, flu, and even mental health.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:44 PM EST • Health • abc7news.com
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ChatGPT launches Apps beta: 8 big apps you can try right away

Is this the start of an eventual competitor to the Google and Apple app stores?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Dan Bernstein, Chicago Sports Network top our 10 biggest Chicago sports-media stories of 2025

The year in Chicago sports media was unlike any other. One of the longest-tenured radio hosts was fired, and entire seasons were blacked out — and it wasn’t even summer yet.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
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Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to relocate to Ohio college campus

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Science • cleveland.com
Falcons-Cardinals Preview

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Even on a pair of teams that have been eliminated from the NFL playoff race, there are standout performances to admire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:57 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
2 defendants in 'Buffalo Billion' case agree to plea deal to avoid retrial

Documents say Steven Aiello and Joseph Gerardi have pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Chris Evans' 'Avengers: Doomsday' return confirmed after leaks

Cap is back! Chris Evans' 'Avengers: Doomsday' return is official, days after Marvel's in-theater teasers leaked online.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
AFC North Recap Week 15: Ravens end Bengals’ season

Only two teams remain in the hunt for the AFC North crown after the Ravens’ Week 15 win over the Bengals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Sports • baltimorebeatdown.com
Concert hall planned for new Tampa ‘entertainment district’

The 3,500-seat venue will fill a longstanding void in local entertainment options.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Entertainment • stpetecatalyst.com
Dallas Cowboys dominate Forbes’ most valuable teams list

Dallas Cowboys valued at $13 billion, leading Forbes' list. Discover how branding and stadium revenue play a crucial role in their success.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:02 PM EST • Sports • nbcdfw.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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Kristin Cabot breaks her silence after Coldplay kiss cam debacle: 'My kids were afraid that I was going to die'

Kristin Cabot, the former head of HR for Astronomer who got caught with her boss in the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment, speaks out for the first time several months after the event.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Entertainment: 6 Ways To Have Last-Minute Holiday Fun

Haunted Holidays at The Rave, city lights tours, The Nutcracker and multiple charity events fill the days leading up to Christmas in Milwaukee.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Entertainment • urbanmilwaukee.com
Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix, will host sports and cultural live events

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elle Duncan has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to host its sports and other cultural live events.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Sports • wral.com
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2025 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Nominees

The best boingers of the year, and a clever suspension adjacent invention.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • pinkbike.com
Rand Paul criticizes National Science Foundation for wasteful grants and irresponsible spending

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to criticize U.S. pressure on Venezuela, reject military escalation, warn that extreme gerrymandering fuels unrest and unveil alarming examples of government waste.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Science • foxbusiness.com
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This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
The Memory Shortage Could End the Era of Physical Games

Get ready for even more game-key cards on Switch 2.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:26 AM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
McNeese’s Small Business Center to Help Entrepreneurs Win 2026

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University is inviting entrepreneurs in southwest Louisiana to a free training in January titled “Winning 2026: Strategic…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Business • mcneese.edu
Russia’s return to sports competitions ignites outrage in Ukraine

Kyiv denounces steps that “whitewash the aggressor” even as Moscow’s full-scale invasion continues unabated.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • politico.eu
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Dr. Quidley appointed to SCCM Bedside Care team

Dr. April Quidley will contribute to the development of a critical care training program with a focus on pharmacy intervention

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:52 AM EST • Health • ecuhealth.org
Watch live: House convenes hearing on implementation of CHIPS and Science Act

Federal officials are set to testify Thursday morning before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to bolster domestic semicon…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:51 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
New 3,500-seat venue announced in plans for entertainment district in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new entertainment district was announced for downtown Tampa by Strategic Property Partners on Thursday. The new district will feature: A 3,500-seat music and performance venu…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Entertainment • wfla.com
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 on Amazon With Christmas Delivery

It's getting more and more difficult to find good deals with guaranteed Christmas delivery, but today Amazon has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, as well as delivery before December 25. There's also a solid discount on the AirPods 4 on Amazon, but holiday delivery dates are slipping into late December for that one. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:37 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.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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AI companies are sick of their favorite buzzword — so they’re inventing new ones

It’s the great AGI rebrand.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Arts and entertainment events happening December 18th-21st across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Lyndsay Dennis joins Daybreak to discuss what’s happening December 18th-21st across the Mid-Ohio Valley!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:28 AM EST • Entertainment • wtap.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
McGraw was ‘Raised on K-State’ - Kansas State University Athletics

They train together, father and son, running hills in northeast Kansas, even now — especially now — as Lawson McGraw finishes his senior year at Blue Valley ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
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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
How climate goals create business value

Atlassian, Cox, Workday and 6 other companies reflect on how sustainability strategy drives new revenue, attracts talent and closes deals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • trellis.net
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
The 12 best needle drops of 2025

These songs made their scenes indelible, from classic rock and dance pop to old-timey blues and thrash. There's even a former Beatle on here.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
EPIC Entertainment Group brings A Holiday in Oz to Hotel del Coronado

The festive installation includes themed décor, custom character trees, and a lightshow spectacular

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:18 AM EST • Entertainment • blooloop.com
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The amateur athletes spending thousands on endurance sport

Wealthy amateurs are spending big money to compete in endurance events around the world.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:09 AM EST • Sports • cnn.com
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Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner

Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:25 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
100 Years Ago, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black

The fact that the meeting was even happening was enough to produce an air of subversive excitement. One hundred years ago on August 25, 1925, Black sleeping car porters, hoping to form a union at the

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • labornotes.org
Rethinking Business Education: Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair, INSEAD Board of Directors

INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
Erik Newson receives promotion at ATG Entertainment

The industry longtimer is now ATGE’s senior vice president of music, comedy and events programming in North America.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:02 PM EST • Entertainment • broadwaynews.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
Popular salad dressings, sold at Costco and reportedly Publix, recalled over ‘foreign objects’

Ventura Foods salad dressing recall affects thousands of cases at major retailers such as Costco due to black plastic contamination in onion ingredients.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Patriots Wednesday Week 16 injury report: Multiple starters out

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:41 PM EST • Sports • patriotswire.usatoday.com
Science Hill senior gains real-world engineering experience through work-based program

A Science Hill High School senior, Julia Fulk, is gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a STEM career before even graduating.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:16 PM EST • Science • wcyb.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
Ready for delivery a second time: Carrera GT, now in Salzburg Design

A 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • newsroom.porsche.com
Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year

Nature - The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Judge fines Goodlettsville ‘adult entertainment’ venue

Back in September, the Back Stage Venue was cited by the City of Goodlettsville, which claimed it was an adult entertainment business operating in a commercial services limited zone and not an indu…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Entertainment • wkrn.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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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
Trump tariffs: Small businesses take on high-interest rate loans to cover new costs

Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:44 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
A moderate mutiny adds to the GOP’s Obamacare woes

By now, it’s become conventional wisdom about Congress: “Moderates always cave.” The more extreme elements sometimes force leadership’s hand, but those near the political center have a tendency to lose their nerve.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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
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
'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50'

'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50', with the nationwide scavenger hunt leading to one grand prize. Full details here.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.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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Maternal health bus, midwife training coming to Alabama

A new maternal health initiative is coming to Alabama to establish a community-driven effort.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Health • al.com
PR agencies eye equity with client-focused venture arms

Capital V, a boutique PR firm founded by Jessica Schaefer, is the latest to launch a venture arm.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • axios.com
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The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:59 PM EST • Entertainment • wtop.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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New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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Trump alleges Ilhan Omar ‘hates Jewish people’ at Hanukkah event

Trump has repeatedly targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar, who is Muslim, since his first term as president.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:14 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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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Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms

Fallout 5 will indeed take into account the canon events of the Fallout TV series, Bethesda development chief Todd Howard has confirmed.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:10 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
You can now lock Windows 11 from Android remotely, send files to PC, share clipboard, mirror screen, and more

You can now remotely lock your computer, send files between the phone and Windows 11, and even share the clipboard.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Technology • windowslatest.com
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
Chicago Snowballs Aim to Reinvent Baseball with Entertainment

The Chicago Snowballs are the newest baseball-entertainment team that begins next May at Kerry Wood Cubs Field in Chicago.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:26 AM EST • Entertainment • stadiumjourney.com
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House advances GOP health care package that doesn’t include ObamaCare subsidy extension

The House advanced a GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies in an act of defiance against le…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.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
Xbox Sales Are Down 70% Year-Over-Year With PS5 Down 40%

Xbox, PlayStation and even Nintendo are suffering from very low console sales due to price hikes, economic conditions and more.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
CIAC bans Connecticut sports writer from high school games and events for 'expression of violence'

The writer complained in the column about spending $56 for a copy of his birth certificate and a Real ID to attend a high school football game at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Sports • ctinsider.com
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The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • appleinsider.com
Venezuela condemns ‘warmongering threats’ as Trump orders oil blockade

Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:21 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Cavaliers vs. Bulls prediction, odds, time: 2025 NBA picks from proven model

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Exclusive: Clinical automation startup Drive Health gets $15M

Vitalis Ventures led the round.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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Have you ever thought about how public health decisions are made in our community? Many people haven’t and that’s why your voice might be needed. The…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • srhd.org
How Sovato and AT&T Business are Redefining Access to Healthcare

AT&T helps Sovato unlock life-changing medical innovations, expanding access to top surgical, interventional and diagnostic expertise.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • about.att.com
Augustana Rydell School of Business Introduces Trust Minor in Fall 2025

This fall, the Augustana University Rydell School of Business introduced a trust minor to its offered studies — developed as part of Augustana’s strategic plan Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. The minor — available at only a handful of colleges nationwide — aims to offer Augustana students another avenue to study as a potential career.For more information on the trust minor at Augustana University, visit augie.edu/trust.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • augie.edu
Science Central to host first holiday event, Winter WonderLab

The Winter WonderLab will take place December 18 through 20.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:09 AM EST • Science • wane.com
Why Are Democrats So Afraid to Even Mention the Source of Trump’s Political Power?

We're not doing this country any favors by steering people away from the truth.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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Scene Calendar: Holiday and Christmas fun rule week in entertainment

A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:03 AM EST • Entertainment • gainesville.com
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Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows

Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Many iconic, beloved North Jersey businesses closed in 2025. See list

2025 was tough for restaurants and brick-and-mortar retail, given inflation, sluggish rate cuts and President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Business • northjersey.com
I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he thought he edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the third Ashes Test.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:46 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Apparent serial scammer cons Toledo business owner out of a donation to a fake charity event

“Miss Alex” has ripped off multiple businesses this year and is wanted by law enforcement

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:42 PM EST • Business • 13abc.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
Ravens' John Harbaugh reveals 'bottom line' to playoff hopes

Harbaugh knows it won't be easy.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:33 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving from Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure against leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime and suggesting an economic motive to the US’ military campaign in the region.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Tomball businesses brace for planned power outage during critical holiday week

Tomball businesses face disruption due to a planned power outage on Wednesday, impacting holiday sales. Utility upgrades aim to prevent future extended outages.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:10 PM EST • Business • khou.com
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