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Cornerstone University Launches Two In-Demand Business Degrees Through SOAR™

Cornerstone University launches two SOAR™ business degrees with flexible learning and 50% less tuition to help adults and employers grow workforce-ready talent.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:25 PM EST • Business • cornerstone.edu
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
HPE offloads its Telco Solutions business in deal with HCLTech

Cloud and digital services consulting firm HCLTech is buying HPE's Telco Solutions businessThe deal is the second between the two companies in as many years

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:50 PM EST • Business • fierce-network.com
7 moments that defined UCLA sports in 2025

Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:41 PM EST • Sports • newsroom.ucla.edu
Spears Business HTM students excel at ICHRIE competitions testing hotel management skills

Students in OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management excelled in two recent International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education competitions. Mel Gelnar won the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge, while Carrie Bailey placed second in the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge and the LEVEL UP competition.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:33 PM EST • Business • news.okstate.edu
Eagles-Commanders Preview

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:08 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science

By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • theweek.com
Mamdani appoints veteran city official as budget director

Sherif Soliman will be director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
Coordinating holidays with multiple divorced families is tough. At 72, I'm learning when to let go.

For decades, I've juggled exes, step-grandparents, shifting traditions, and multiple households. Managing a blended family takes emotional labor.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Kennedy, US health officials outline new rules, warnings to block transgender care for youth in the US

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials said Thursday that the federal government will block hospitals and doctors from providing transgender care to children, saying, “this is not medicine, it is malpractice.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:26 PM EST • Health • cnn.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
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
HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors

The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Watch live: RFK Jr. gives remarks on updated guidance for youth health care

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
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
MLB rumors: Bellinger, Bregman unlikely to settle, plus an intriguing Murakami option

Here are Thursday's MLB rumors and moves

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:28 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Health • aha.org
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
The Futuristic New Progen Luiva Supercar Arrives for the Holidays in GTA Online

Don’t be alarmed by the absence of a roof, windshield, or windows — that’s all part of Progen’s creative vision… and the Luiva’s goal of fusing high-caliber performance with weightlessness. Think of it as a super powered sleigh that's purpose-built for...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:59 AM EST • Technology • rockstargames.com
Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.

“A calorie-neutral, drug-free, low-cost, readily available tool for when we need a boost in performance.”…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:46 AM EST • Science • arstechnica.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
Survey: AI’s role in business ideation is growing

Generative AI is beginning to reshape not just business operations but the way companies think, according to a new analysis in the Harvard Business Review. While many executives focus on efficiency and cost reduction, the authors argue that the technology’s greater promise lies in the ideation phase—the early stage of innovation where assumptions are challenged […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Business • businessreport.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
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
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencefocus.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
A vote against gerrymandering shows why political courage is rare

Yet it is particularly valuable now

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:43 AM EST • Politics • economist.com
Corey Feldman says Corey Haim 'molested' him while working on 'The Lost Boys'

Corey Feldman alleges in new documentary 'Corey Feldman vs the World' that his late costar Corey Haim 'molested' him while the two costarred in vampire film 'The Lost Boys.'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.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
Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science

Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Science • uncg.edu
Advancing health equity for people on the move

On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Wayne Guymon Named Vice President & General Manager of Learfield’s USC Sports Properties

LOS ANGELES – Learfield and USC Athletics announced today that 25-year industry veteran Wayne Guymon has been named the Vice President & General Manager of t...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • usctrojans.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
A Filmmaker Made a Sam Altman Deepfake—and Got Unexpectedly Attached

The director of “Deepfaking Sam Altman” created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska | Bureau of Land Management

Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • blm.gov
Celtic: 'Wilfried Nancy must go', but 'board are to blame'

After another turbulent day for Celtic ended with a fourth defeat in a row under new manager Wilfried Nancy, fans have been reacting angrily to the Frenchman's tenure and the club hierarchy.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:58 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
In Memoriam 2025: Business

In the Business section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate Kathleen Cotter, ‘Santa’ Irwin, Jim Ayers and many others.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • nashvillescene.com
'It speaks to the human condition itself': Why people are flocking to experience the Titanic disaster

Immersive shows recreating the ocean liner's fateful voyage are attracting audiences. But are they valuable historical experiences, or cynically turning tragedy into entertainment?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:35 AM EST • Entertainment • bbc.com
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four

AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:26 AM EST • Sports • mandatory.com
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
Russia gave Putin its annual review of the Ukraine war. Here are 10 highlights.

Russia disclosed several new figures on Wednesday, including how much it's specifically spent on the war and how many soldiers it hired in 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another

The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
‘Today’ Show’s Al Roker Rebukes Trump Goon for Blowing Up Science

The climate change-denying White House says it’s moving to dismantle a “woke” climate center.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:47 PM EST • Science • thedailybeast.com
US military strikes another boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing 4

The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing 4 people, according to US Southern Command.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:38 PM EST • Politics • cnn.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
Council to hold last stated meeting of term

As many as 70 bills could be voted, with some already facing opposition.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:25 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk

Plus, humanitarian crises surge as global aid dries up.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:18 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Societies must adapt to the rise of multimodality cardiac imaging

ASE President David Wiener detailed some of the many ways imaging societies need to adapt now that so many imagers are specializing in multiple modalities. It may be time to change how annual conferences are scheduled, for example, so that the costs of travel are easier to manage.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Previewing 2026 Free Agent Offensive Lineman

Previewing fits for the Raiders OL in the 2026 Free Agent Class

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Sports • silverandblackpride.com
'Silver tsunami' of retiring business owners leaves Main Streets at a crossroads

Michigan still adds more businesses than it loses, but business is slowing down as nearly 1 in 4 proprietors reach retirement age.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Business • bridgemi.com
NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

Following Northwestern’s announcement that UnitedHealthcare will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield as the University’s employee health care administrator, human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. The University announced June 12 that all medical plans for NU faculty and staff will be administered by UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, 2026. Faculty...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffman family

Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over

Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine within the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over just yet: 'That's what my gut says.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:46 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Report: Fenway Sports Group reaches deal to sell Penguins to Chicago-based firm

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Chicago-based investment group.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:24 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Fenway Sports Group to sell Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffman family, reports say
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Penguins to be sold to new owners Hoffmann family; Fenway Sports Group out after 3-plus years

Rumors have swirled about a potential sale. Now, the Penguins will have their third owners since 2021.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
'Larian Said They Were Doing Something Absolutely Everyone Is Doing and Got an Insanely Crazy Sh*tstorm' - KCD 2 Dev Talks 'AI Hysteria'

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 lead Daniel Vávra said Larian got embroiled in the 'AI hysteria', since 'absolutely everyone' is doing the same.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
High school students learn about exercise science during Ohio State visit

High school juniors from the Tolles Career and Technical Center in Plain City recently visited The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus to learn about health science courses of study and careers. The College of Education and Human Ecology’s (EHE) exercise science program hosted the visit.The students, who study exercise science at Tolles,...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • news.osu.edu
A debate is raging over the origins of an elusive cousin to modern humans

Who were the Denisovans?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Science • economist.com
Sonicwall warns of new SMA1000 zero-day exploited in attacks

SonicWall warned customers today to patch a vulnerability in the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) that was chained in zero-day attacks to escalate privileges.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors point to a thinner build, better display

Rumors claim that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will introduce major upgrades, particularly a thinner build and performance improvements.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Holiday stage shows in New Orleans: Mannheim Steamroller, 'Nutcrackers' and more

Discover a sleigh-full of festive shows and performances keeping the holiday spirit alive in New Orleans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • nola.com
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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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
Scientists Denounce Trump's Plan to Kill Crucial Atmospheric Science Center

The U.S. government is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research, jettisoning key climate science projects in the process

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:22 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
The growing scourge of sports microbetting

If the risks associated with sport gambling on college athletes is to be reduced, including the growth of gambling addiction, then microbets on individual player performance or plays during games m…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • thehill.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially during the holiday season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Inside GM’s $242M push to rebuild America’s skilled trades workforce

General Motors is investing $242 million in a skilled trades apprenticeship program, training 600 new journeypersons yearly through hands-on experience.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.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
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
Snakes' mind-bending 'heat vision' inspires scientists to build a 4K imaging system that could one day fit into your smartphone

The human eye can only detect wavelengths in the visible light range, but a new imaging system will let us "see" infrared radiation using smartphones.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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
Congress addresses 'crisis' in youth sports. Can we fix it?

Experts and Congressmembers push to national forefront many of the issues that consume sports parents, offer potential changes to the system.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:31 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Trump spent 2025 attacking science. That could set back his “Genesis Mission.”

Trump’s AI “Manhattan Project” will fail if DOGE cuts are kept, critics say.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • arstechnica.com
Once the Party of Business, Republicans Have Gone Rogue

The Republicans have always been enemies of labor. Now, freed from the shackles of their business patrons, Paul Heideman argues in his new book, the GOP may be more dangerous than ever.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • jacobin.com
Help Shape the Health of Spokane County — Apply to Join the Board of…

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
Public Health in 2025: Year in Review | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.jhu.edu
2025 was Robby Hoffman’s year, but don’t call her an overnight success

Comedian Robby Hoffman reflects on the path that led her to her first Netflix stand-up special, "Wake Up," directed by John Mulaney.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.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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Continental Names New CEO After Shedding Auto Parts Business

Continental AG appointed Christian Kötz to lead the German tire maker after the company spun off its auto parts unit this year in a return to its roots in rubber.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:03 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

LOS ANGELES — At the movies this fall, Josh O’Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings, and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found God. But it’s not just starry big-budget Netflix

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:51 AM EST • Entertainment • triblive.com
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
Germany’s Business Outlook Deteriorates More Than Expected

German business confidence dipped in December, underscoring the challenges for Europe’s largest economy to overcome years of economic weakness.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:06 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement

Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Council member-elect Denzel McCampbell both identify as democratic socialists.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:01 PM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com
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NASA Completes Next-Gen Telescope, And It Could Soon Reveal Whether We're Alone

A new era begins.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:23 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Tennessee crushes Louisville 83-62

Tennessee delivered just what the doctor ordered to end their losing streak, dismantling the #11 Louisville Cardinals 83-62 inside the Food City Center. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led all scorers with 23 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, going a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line. Nate Ament had 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Jaylen […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:13 PM EST • Sports • rockytoptalk.com
Brown's 21 points help Sooners past Kansas City 89-67

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points as the Sooners rolled past Kansas City 89-67 on Tuesday, opening a four-game homestand with a convincing win.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:13 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Resonac CEO on Business Outlook

Hidehito Takahashi, President and CEO of Resonac, discusses his outlook for demand and business growth for the Japanese semiconductor materials supplier, and says the company will seek to procure rare earths from Australia and Europe. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Working Families Party makes early endorsements

The party voted to back Assemblywoman Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas over State Sen. Jessica Ramos.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:46 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado

The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:32 PM EST • Science • usatoday.com
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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Efficacy of a digital health application for weight management in people with obesity: 6-months results from a randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Obesity - Efficacy of a digital health application for weight management in people with obesity: 6-months results from a randomized controlled trial

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nature.com