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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.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • iai.tv
McClellan Excited for Strong Family Bond at K-State - Kansas State University Athletics

Nick McClellan, a first team all-state honoree at Christian Brothers College (Mo.) High School and one of the finest two-way players in the country, had star...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
10 Transformational Health Discoveries of 2025

From advancements in male birth control to the science of supplements, Scientific American highlights some of the most fascinating health and medicine stories of 2025

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • scientificamerican.com
10 Transformational Health Discoveries of 2025

From advancements in male birth control to the science of supplements, Scientific American highlights some of the most fascinating health and medicine stories of 2025

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
The culture war is consuming the Supreme Court

The Court’s overall docket is shrinking, even as it hears more and more cases dealing with Republican cultural grievances.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Where Kentucky Basketball stands heading into Christmas

Victory against St. John’s was a great early Christmas present

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:15 AM EST • Sports • aseaofblue.com
What to get Lane Kiffin, Nick Saban for Christmas? Our college football shopping list

I’ve put off my college football Christmas shopping long enough. Let’s take care of this so I can get to the eggnog.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
Gridlock dotted with bipartisan breakthroughs in divided Legislature

The first divided Michigan Legislature in years stands out as historically unproductive. Despite some bipartisan action, gridlock looms over the year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:03 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
Looking Back on 2025’s Most Memorable Political Style Moments

From our first glimpse at Rama Duwaji’s first-lady look to the stink over men in pink, fashion found its way into the political discourse in more ways than one this year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • vogue.com
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Call of Duty game cocreator Vince Zampella dies in car crash in the US

The developer and executive was known as one of the most influential figures in modern first-person shooter games.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:09 AM EST • Technology • aljazeera.com
What does a huge festive meal do to your brain?

Many of us with throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch. But what do these blow-out festive meals do to our body and brain?

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • bbc.com
CAN 2025: 3 teams chasing a historic first victory

3 teams in search of their maiden CAN winTanzania/@CAFAmong the eight teams competing this Tuesday, December 23 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, three sides are looking to make history. B...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:20 AM EST • Sports • foot-africa.com
Purdy matches Montana to keep 49ers title bid alive

Brock Purdy throws a career-high five touchdown passes as San Francisco beat Indianapolis 48-27 to keep their NFC West title hopes alive.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:53 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Science history: Anthropologist sees the face of the 'Taung Child' — and proves that Africa was the cradle of humanity

Over a century ago, anthropologist Raymond Dart chipped an ancient skull out of some rock from an ancient quarry — and revealed the face of an ancient human relative.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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Report: DK Metcalf loses millions in guarantees following suspension

Metcalf’s two-game suspension is a bigger deal than we thought.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:18 AM EST • Sports • behindthesteelcurtain.com
Surviving the family dinner: Why you should never discuss politics or holes in jeans

Writer Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the beauty of "last" holidays, passing down family recipes, and the simple rules for a joyful, drama-free Christmas.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:36 AM EST • Politics • farmanddairy.com
3 takeaways from latest Indianapolis Colts loss to 49ers

Following the Indianapolis Colts' performance on Monday Night Football, here are three takeaways from what took place against the 49ers.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:31 PM EST • Sports • coltswire.usatoday.com
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2025 NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Does NFC's Road to Super Bowl Run Through The West?

Ralph Vacchiano sorts out the NFL's hierarchy after every week of the 2025 season.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:28 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Alabama Basketball Climbs to No. 14 in Latest AP Poll

Crimson Tide rebounds strongly, ascending to No. 14 after decisive wins. This momentum builds as SEC play looms.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:32 PM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
Villa Rica family loses home, business to fire days before Christmas: 'I’m devastated'

"We’re going to have a Christmas with our family." A Villa Rica family lost their home and in-home bakery to a weekend fire just days before Christmas.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:28 PM EST • Business • fox5atlanta.com
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Monday Night Football: 49ers lead Colts 24-17 at halftime
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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:52 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
Sabol scores 31, Buffalo defeats Penn State-Behrend 92-63

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ryan Sabol's 31 points led Buffalo over Penn State-Behrend 92-63 on Monday.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:23 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Family, friends remember former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers

A funeral Mass was held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman. Chambers was killed at her home in Hoover on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Sports • wbrc.com
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge calendar of events for the week. TODAY * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park * Christine Rhodes multi-medium artwork display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Here the Pioneers Landed, exhibit, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum, Marietta * Storytime, newborn-preschool, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library WEDNESDAY, […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • newsandsentinel.com
Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

President Donald Trump said Monday the US remains in active pursuit of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, more than 24 hours after the chase began, while repeating his threats against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:47 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Full-length Replay: First Things First

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes offer their opinions on the day's sports stories.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:53 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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30 Years of Standing for Science and Equity

This month, AVAC marked our 30th anniversary. Over three decades, the HIV field has evolved dramatically—but what we do, and why we do it, has remained constant: standing for science, equity, and community leadership, and ensuring evidence drives decisions that affect people’s lives. We’ve been able to do this work because of your partnership and […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:28 PM EST • Science • avac.org
Congress flees town as health care premiums set to explode for millions of Americans in January

Congress failed to fix soaring health care premiums before leaving for recess, setting up a big political battle in 2026 as costs spike for millions.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:18 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Kalamazoo salon owner faces financial uncertainty after car crash damages business

WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Business • wwmt.com
Breaking down the biggest flips of the 2026 cycle

There was no shortage of drama surrounding some of the most high-profile recruitments in the 2026 cycle. Of the top 100 overall prospects in the cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, 21 committed to multiple programs throughout their recruitments. That includes five five-star prospects. From the nation’s No. 1 passer to an elite pass-catcher and […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:07 PM EST • Sports • on3.com
10 Major Business Openings, Closings, Developments For South Jersey In 2025

Smaller establishments closed, bigger names took root, and signs of the changing political and economic landscapes were visible throughout.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:53 PM EST • Business • patch.com
Trump declared new federal holidays. He once said US has 'too many'

President Donald Trump declared Christmas Eve and December 26 holidays for federal workers. But other businesses are not obligated to do the same.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:57 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Social media g a glimpse inside companies' lavish holiday parties

Some of the parties featured Optimus robots, truffle mushrooms, and carnival rides.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Governors’ Health Priorities in 2025

Through emergency response, behavioral health investments, maternal health protections, nutrition innovations, rural health transformation, and workforce development, Governors have demonstrated that effective governance requires evidence-based policymaking, cross-agency coordination, and sustained political will. Governors confronted complex challenges with innovative solutions grounded in evidence and adapted to local contexts. As highlighted at the 2025 Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute, states […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:46 PM EST • Health • nga.org
RWJBarnabas Health’s Monmouth Medical Center and Seaview Orthopaedics Partner with Operation Walk USA

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and Seaview Orthopaedics, a partner practice of RWJBarnabas Health, teamed up to give the gift of mobility to two Jersey Shore residents this holiday season through Operation Walk USA, a nationwide initiative that provides free joint replacement surgeries to uninsured patients in need.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:36 PM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
New details surrounding Nick Reiner's mental health history emerge

Los Angeles Magazine's Lauren Conlin discusses new details in the Reiner murder case as reports emerge of suspect Nick Reiner's schizophrenia diagnosis.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn strong again, Kaillie Humphries' first win as mom

Lindsey Vonn made two more World Cup podiums to extend a strong start to the season.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:43 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
Bernie Sanders to swear in Zohran Mamdani at public ceremony Jan. 1

After a more private event headed by NY Attorney General Letitia James, Sen. Bernie Sanders will swear in the mayor-elect at a large public ceremony.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:40 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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Tala Health Launches With $100M to Transform Patient Care Through AI Collaboration

The funding, led by Sofreh Capital, ranks among the largest early-stage rounds for a healthtech startup this year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
12 Christmas movies with Syracuse & CNY ties you can watch right now

Branch out beyond the typical "Home Alone" and "A Christmas Story" films.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:31 PM EST • Entertainment • syracuse.com
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Christmas card for all those who brought us sports in 2025

l'd like to use a column to say Merry Christmas to a ton of folks and save money on all the nice cards and stamps.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Sports • indianapolisrecorder.com
Sustained Impact for Pre-Health Students: Fall Semester Highlights

Through advising, programming and hands-on experiences, PPAC continued to support pre-health students with the tools and guidance needed to thrive this fall.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:04 PM EST • Health • shu.edu
Nintendo News: Spread Nintendo Cheer with the Hits for the Holidays Sale!

’Tis the season, and Nintendo is offering more ways to liven up the celebration with the Hits for the Holidays Sale! From now through 11:59 p.m. PT on Januar...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • businesswire.com
Certified Incubator Success Stories: Meridian Technology Center North | Small Business University - Oklahoma Department of Commerce

The Small Business University is designed to empower existing small business owners with the skills needed to thrive through classes, workshops and resources.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:59 AM EST • Business • okcommerce.gov
FSU board OKs College of Business naming after billionaire's $65M gift

FSU's College of Business now bears the name of a billionaire after businessman and philanthropist Herbert Wertheim’s major gift commitment.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:32 AM EST • Business • tallahassee.com
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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.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:06 AM EST • Health • wcvb.com
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Shoppers Want Easy Choices This Holiday Season — Here's How Small Businesses Can Meet Their Needs

Here are three ways businesses of all sizes can stay in the game this holiday season and set themselves up for long-term growth.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
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Apple Wallet’s iOS 26 boarding passes now offered by three major airlines

Apple Wallet has a new experience for boarding passes in iOS 26, and another major airline has recently added support for 3+ total.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:27 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple TV has three fan-favorite shows returning soon, here’s what’s coming

Apple TV will kick off 2026 with a strong lineup, including three fan-favorite returning shows that you still have time to catch up on.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Gov Sanders rejects demand from legal group to undo Christmas closure: 'I will do no such thing'

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders fires back at religious freedom group over new Christmas proclamation controversy, defending state office closures.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:53 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
SGMC Health Celebrates Babies Born Christmas Week

SGMC Health is spreading holiday cheer to its tiniest patients this Christmas week with a beloved tradition that has warmed hearts for decades.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:46 AM EST • Health • sgmc.org
How This Alumna Built the Nonprofit Good Sports

Christy Keswick reflects on her journey from Georgetown to leading the national nonprofit Good Sports to expand access to youth sports.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:43 AM EST • Sports • georgetown.edu
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FSU receives $65 million philanthropic investment from Dr. Herbert Wertheim to elevate College of Business

Florida State University’s College of Business will take a monumental step in advancing its reputation as one of the top public business schools in the

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:42 AM EST • Business • news.fsu.edu
iPhone Fold’s key display breakthrough may still be in flux, per leak

A new leak indicates a key feature of the iPhone Fold’s display—its crease-free design—is still very much in flux within Apple.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:40 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Hult Launches 3 New Undergraduate Business Programs

Hult’s latest undergraduate programs target the human-centered capabilities HR leaders say graduates lack most.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:36 AM EST • Business • poetsandquantsforundergrads.com
2025 was a tumultuous year in New Orleans politics

2025 was full of historic events, including a deadly terrorist attack, a snowstorm and hosting Super Bowl LIX. But ironically enough, it was the inability of city government to perform seemingly simple duties, like following through on deals and staying on budget, that revealed the true dysfunction at City Hall.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • nola.com
San Mateo seeks to solidify local business

As San Mateo approves a three-year economic development plan, the City Council reiterated the need for diversifying its small business base — ensuring key establishments such as grocery stores and

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • smdailyjournal.com
Disney on Ice, GREAT Salt City Blues, ‘The Nutcracker:’ 10 things to do this week in CNY

There are several chances to get out of the house during Christmas week in Central New York.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Entertainment • syracuse.com
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Risk, hard work and sacrifice: Hispanic small business owners fight and thrive

Hispanics across North Texas have invested their life savings into small businesses even amid economic turbulence and immigration anxieties.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • dallasnews.com
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AMC Entertainment Scores Its Biggest Pre-Christmas Holiday Weekend Since 2021, as More Than 4 Million Moviegoers Visited an AMC or ODEON Cinemas Location From Thursday Through Sunday

LEAWOOD, Kan., December 22, 2025--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced a strong opening-weekend performance for AVATAR: FIRE & ASH at AMC’s U.S. theatres and internationally at ODEON Cinemas. Combined with solid performances from several other new releases and holdover films, AMC enjoyed its best pre-Christmas holiday weekend since 2021, based on attendance and admissions revenue.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:40 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
My family's holiday budget is smaller than I'd like. Here's how I'm making sure the season is still magical for us.

My family's holiday budget is smaller this year. I'm making sure the season still feels magical through decorations, free events, and homemade gifts.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:17 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Five big global health wins in 2025 that will save millions of lives

From HIV to TB, scientists and doctors made breakthroughs in treatment and prevention of some of the world’s deadliest diseases

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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2025 Health Care Delivery Snapshot

In 2025, MSMS advanced physician interests through advocacy, collaboration, and direct support on payer, legal, and regulatory issues. MSMS submitted letters, individually or jointly, to federal and state legislators and regulators on issues including Medicare payment, Medicaid funding, telehealth, physician-owned hospitals, downcoding policies, out-of-network care, substance use disorder home health, ACA premium tax credits, immunizations, and medical student loans. MSMS met...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • msms.org
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.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Where is Santa? NORAD, Google Santa trackers are here, where to find them

Christmas Day is almost here, which means Santa Claus is gearing up to put presents under Floridians' trees. Here's how you can track his journey

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Entertainment • news-journalonline.com
Idaho’s senior senator has doubled down on brutal cuts to health care in 'big, beautiful' tax plan

On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, Idaho’s senior senator doubled down on the brutal cuts to health care contained in the 2025 tax plan, introducing another plan that goes farther in fracturing health care in Idaho. Instead of finding his better angel, he has assumed the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge. And just in time for Christmas! […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic

From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s “Halo” memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic

From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s “Halo” memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • wired.com
Sports brands and AI: A winning combination

Millions of sports fans are being brought ever closer to the live action from their home screens through the power of agentic and generative AI.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:56 AM EST • Sports • wired.com
Three immediate problems for Potters to solve

BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott on how things have shifted for Stoke City and how they need to get back on track going into 2026.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:42 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Balancing Water and Wildlife: How Science Guides the State Water Project

As a series of atmospheric rivers bring rain and high elevation snow to communities throughout California, the winter storms are crucial for the State Water Project, helping fill reservoirs and support water deliveries.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:18 AM EST • Science • water.ca.gov
From avocado toast to third spaces: Exploring Gainesville’s resilient small business community

From home bakeries to hat-making to third spaces, Gainesville’s small business scene thrives on passion and perseverance. Owners were motivated by their visions and dreams. And what they found was a supportive local community.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:11 AM EST • Business • wuft.org
I was laid off by Oracle 2 years ago and still can't find a job. I've blown through my savings and now sell antiques to stay afloat.

After being laid off by Oracle, Clair Todd has spent about two years job hunting, reselling antiques, and rethinking her pivot to the tech industry.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Christmas Candlelight Tour in Kirkwood celebrates magical holiday season [photos]

The Christmas season was celebrated in a magical way at the Gnome Countryside's Christmas Candlelight Tour in Kirkwood on Friday through Sunday evenings. Tours featured a bonfire, storytelling, songs, a

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Wilton Simpson offers personalized certificates recognizing Santa's imminent entry into Florida

Simpson called it 'a reminder that Florida always cherishes its families and traditions.'

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
The Times' high school sports athletes of the week for Dec. 14-20

Cast your vote for the Beaver County Times' fall high school sports athletes of the week for Dec. 14-20. The poll is open through noon Friday.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:04 AM EST • Sports • timesonline.com
December 22, 2025: Rural Health Symposium Opens Registration, Announces Call for Abstracts

The Duke University School of Nursing will convene healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, community leaders, and policymakers for a 1-day symposium dedicated to reducing rural health disparities across North Carolina through […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • rethinkingclinicaltrials.org
Noah Hiles: The 2025 Christmas wish list for Pittsburgh sports fans

Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well. It’s been quite some time since we last spoke — 22 years if my memory is correct. Thank...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Sports • post-gazette.com
Mahmood Mamdani’s 'Slow Poison' centers politics of belonging in postcolonial Uganda : NPR's Book of the Day

Mahmood Mamdani — a professor of government at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s next mayor — has spent decades researching colonialism and its effects on the African continent. His work is both political and personal, influenced by his own experience in Uganda as an exiled citizen deemed nonindigenous by colonial structures. In today’s episode, Mamdani talks to NPR’s Leila Fadel about his newest book, Slow Poison, an account of colonial legacy in Uganda, the rise of the country’s modern autocrats, and the politics of belonging that surround it all.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Spotify says ‘anti-copyright extremists’ scraped its library

This is not the Christmas present that Spotify would have been hoping for: a huge chunk of its metadata being released on filesharing.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:42 AM EST • Technology • musically.com
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 22, 2025: Norwin, Upper St. Clair set for rematch

Three days before the big man comes sliding down the chimney looking for a midnight snack, there are plenty of treats on a busy night of WPIAL girls section basketball Monday.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Sports • tribhssn.triblive.com
What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' Jennifer Lawrence, 'Ne Zha II' and Kate Winslet

Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes are some of the new television, films, music and

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:54 AM EST • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
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Westwood business owner speaks out after thief targets shop in smash and grab

Small business owner Jaclyn Frondorf is speaking out after her store, Montclair Street, was broken into on Friday. Frondorf says that three other stores in Westwood were also targeted this week.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:09 AM EST • Business • wlwt.com
'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town

PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Sudanese bloc declares Nairobi roadmap, but is it a civilian breakthrough?

The new bloc's roadmap echoes the Quad plan, but observers say this only splinters civilian forces in Sudan.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:29 AM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
West Hartford Business Buzz: December 22, 2025 - We-Ha

A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton It's rare for me to be breathing a sigh of relief with just days left before Christmas, but last week was so

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:02 AM EST • Business • we-ha.com
San Francisco businesses, families throw out food due to PG&E power outage
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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:17 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Uncertainty as Congress is deadlocked on health care uncertainty

While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1. Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies. Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:38 PM EST • Health • fox32chicago.com
Winter Science Series brings hands-on learning to Flossmoor Library

The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. The program was created and organized by Youth Services Librarian Krystal Webb who designed the workshop to[Read More...]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:13 PM EST • Science • hfchronicle.com
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One Protein Is a Better Predictor of Heart Disease Than Cholesterol

It's always more complicated.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:02 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Politics Now: Year in review

Politics Now host John Langeler and a panel of former Democratic Clark County Commissioner Chris Guinchigliani & former Republican Assemblyman Tom Roberts look at the biggest political stories …

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:56 PM EST • Politics • 8newsnow.com
When do Detroit Lions play next? Week 17 game vs Vikings on Christmas

Detroit Lions next game will be on Christmas Day vs Minnesota Vikings, one of 3 NFL games on Christmas. Here's start time, TV channel and streaming.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:49 PM EST • Sports • freep.com
While we eat crabs and lobsters at Christmas, science issues a warning that could change a tradition that dates back decades

Crab nerve signals fire off in pain tests, reigniting the debate on pain and putting laws banning “boiling them alive” in the spotlight.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:16 PM EST • Science • ecoticias.com
Colorado businesses push through power outages during holiday season

Many Colorado businesses tried to keep the doors open during the recent power shutoffs despite the drop in foot traffic. Now, they're hoping customers will return in greater numbers ahead of the coming Christmas holiday.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:11 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Book examines life purpose, from ancient wisdom to emerging science

In a new book, “Purpose in Life as Ancient but Nascent,” psychology professor Anthony Burrow and colleagues explore purpose through the lens of psychology, philosophy and human development to help readers cultivate a sense of purpose.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • news.cornell.edu
Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When scientists manipulated dopamine during movement, nothing changed—but restoring baseline dopamine levels made a big difference. The finding could reshape how Parkinson’s disease is treated.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis

A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less swelling, healthier joints, and signs of tissue protection. Just as important, the extract showed a promising safety profile at tested doses. The discovery could pave the way for new plant-based anti-inflammatory treatments.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Aggies win school's first NCAA volleyball title

Texas A&M won its first NCAA volleyball championship after sweeping Kentucky, one of three No. 1 seeds the Aggies beat in the tournament,.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:09 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Bob on Business: Fort Worth real estate group’s mental health nonprofit aids research

Also, scholarship funding from a Fort Worth business.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:50 PM EST • Business • fortworthreport.org
Scottish Open: Chris Wakelin defeats Chang Bingyu in final to win title

England's Chris Wakelin wins eight frames in a row on his way to securing the Scottish Open title with a 9-2 victory over Chang Bingyu in Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:20 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com