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SpongeBob SquarePants Biomes

SpongeBob SquarePants is returning to Minecraft! Grab your spatula and get hyped up on Goofy Goober Sundaes as SpongeBob SquarePants Biomes is coming!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
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
'Cincinnati may be out of the mix, but pride still counts for fantasy football' — Tale of the Take, Week 16
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit

The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:48 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Steelers-Lions Preview

DETROIT (AP) On paper, the Detroit Lions are strong favorites to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a showdown of 8-6 teams with playoff hopes.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:36 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Chiefs-Titans Preview

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left when playing their first game with no hopes of a playoff berth in more than a decade and worse, no Patrick Mahomes.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters

Riot says a system’s “bouncer” was actually “asleep in the chair.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
3 questions after Cowboys’ loss to Vikings

The coming offseason is going to be an important one for the Cowboys.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • bloggingtheboys.com
Fantasy Football Week 16 Half-PPR Rankings
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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:16 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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A Small Business Owner Noticed 'A Competitor 100x Bigger' Bought Their 'New Innovative Product.' Now They're Worried It's About To Be Copied

A small business owner selling on Amazon recently shared a dilemma that hit a nerve with the r/smallbusiness Reddit community: A massive competitor just bought their “new innovative product,” and now they fear it’s about to be copied. Fear Of Being Crushed By A Giant “A competitor 100x bigger than me just ordered my new product,” the seller wrote. “The name on the shipping label was ‘business name’ LLC and the business name is a billion dollar company… and the name of the person is someone whose

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Thursday — the latest in a series of intermittent disclosures that have fueled significant political intrigue in recent weeks about who may have been associated with the convicted sex offender.

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

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
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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2025 Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB
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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:32 AM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
US Health Secretary Kennedy Proposes Rules to Cut Access to Gender-Affirming Care

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:31 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Jake Paul makes calculated business move in facing Anthony Joshua

Paul's choice to move forward with this fight may have been more motivated by money

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:27 AM EST • Business • cbssports.com
The Trevor Project Condemns Federal Government Efforts to Restrict Health Care for Transgender Youth

Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateResearch shows that access to transition-related care is associated with significantly lower rates of […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:25 AM EST • Health • thetrevorproject.org
Marshall Scholar examines the intersection of books, literature and politics

Jack Wallace, UVA’s 18th recipient of the scholarship, says critical thinking and literacy are antidotes for mistrust generated by technology.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:12 AM EST • Politics • news.virginia.edu
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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
RFK Jr.'s Health Department Just Pulled Millions in Funding from the American Academy of Pediatrics

The grants involved research studying autism and sudden infant deaths.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Health • gizmodo.com
Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today unveiled its new Sports Talk lineup, debuting Monday, December 29, 2025. This bold expansion delivers nonstop sports conversation, expert analysis, and fan engagement across all major platforms. The new programming lineup features a mix of established voices and rising stars, giving listeners access to compelling content around the clock. The Jim Rome Show will remain in its prime 3 pm – 6 pm ET weekday sl

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.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
Could the Bears move to... Northwest Indiana?

In today's edition: The Bears could move to Indiana, Alcaraz splits with his coach, Anthony Joshua's "license to kill," the World Cup's record $50 million prize, baseball behind bars, and more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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
NFL playoff picture: Ranking the 10 most important remaining games

With just three weeks left in the regular season, 17 teams are fighting for 12 playoff spots.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:53 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Raiders-Texans Preview

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:52 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Rashid Shaheed start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Rashid Shaheed ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Rams.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
Here’s What’s In Each ‘Fortnite’ Winterfest Cabin Present

Want to grab some free gifts from the Fortnite Winterfest cabin? Here is what is in each present so you can make some informed decisions

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
History-makers Hearts top at Christmas

It's Christmas 1991, Queen are top of the singles charts with Bohemian Rhapsody - and Hearts sit atop the Scottish Premiership table. Now, more than three decades later, Hearts are guaranteed to be number one on Christmas Day. Celtic's 2-1 defeat at Dundee United on Wednesday night means Derek McInnes' side remain six points clear of the defending champions, who have played a game fewer.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:53 AM EST • Sports • bbc.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
What Can U.S. Employers Do About Rising Healthcare Costs?

U.S. employers are grappling with surging healthcare costs as healthcare prices and service volumes rise. Provider consolidation, high drug prices, labor shortages, and growing chronic disease are fueling the cost increases. Employer have largely responded by shifting expenses to workers. Their track record in pursuing aggressive options—including collective purchasing, tiered plans, value-based care, and advocating for changes in government policies—is poor. The big question is whether they have the will to become more aggressive in pursuing remedies. The outlook is not promising. The reasons include the complexity of the problem, employee resistance to some solutions, and the fact that most employers just don’t have sufficient “skin in the game” to take on the disruption and risk that would be required to bend the healthcare cost curve significantly or sustainably.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Health • hbr.org
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Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year

Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:12 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.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
Banijay Entertainment Expands Creator Push With Breakout Format ‘All Star Hide and Seek’ From Finnish YouTuber Roni Bäck (EXCLUSIVE)

Banijay has picked up the breakout streaming format 'All Star Hide and Seek,' underscoring a broader push into creator-led entertainment.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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How organized crime is impacting politics in Latin America

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
Following controversial bans from Steam and Epic, Santa Ragione's Horses has sold 18k copies and repaid debts

Horses has sold over 18k copies, despite being banned from Epic and Steam.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series

Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual “John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series.”

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

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Bernard Arnault still isn't ready to talk about LVMH's real-life 'Succession' drama

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault generally avoids succession talk, keeping investors guessing about future leadership at the luxury giant.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:07 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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How Bentley’s brand is creating business advantage in disruptive times

The Supersports model is a loud and proud reminder of Bentley’s legacy, executed at a pivotal moment in automotive history.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • fortune.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
She’s Married to the Architect of Trump’s Darkest Policies. She Wants America to Love Her. It’s Not Going Well.

I spent a month in her head. I was surprised by what I found.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
Hospitals acquired by real estate investment trusts associated with greater risk of bankruptcy, closure | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

REIT acquisition of hospitals had no significant impacts on quality of clinical care or patient outcomes—but had a significant negative impact on hospital finances, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Health • hsph.harvard.edu
Katherine Ho, esteemed health economist and ‘true role model,’ dies at 53

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:27 AM EST • Health • princeton.edu
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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Opinion | GLP 1s: 14 Users Discuss

The participants discuss their experiences with taking GLP 1s for weight loss and diabetes.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:06 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Za’atar isn't your average spice blend. Here are a few surprising health perks.

Za'atar adds an earthy depth of flavor to food, but it also comes with a few health perks. Here's what dietitians want you to know.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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Blank Foundation to give $6 million to sports programs in metro Atlanta schools

The foundation, in partnership with Atlanta United, the Atlanta Falcons and the PGA Tour Superstore, will provide the funding to six school districts over three years.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • ajc.com
Fantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 15

In this Fantasy Bundesliga article, we’ll highlight 10 players to consider adding to your team ahead of Matchday 15.As a rule of thumb, we’ll try to steer clear of the most obvious picks, instead ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Full-length Replay: Portland at Oregon

Beaver State combatants link up at Matthew Knight Arena as the Ducks (5-5) host the Pilots (7-4).

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:05 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Bulls' Patrick Williams: Season-low 11 minutes

Bulls' Patrick Williams: Season-low 11 minutes

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:32 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win

Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Offers nothing in start

Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Offers nothing in start

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:19 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Never mind the S26 Ultra, this eagerly anticipated Ultra phone is launching next week

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra was one of our favorite camera phones, and Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is launching next week.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:36 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Sam Houston wins 85-75 over Oregon State

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

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

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
West Georgia takes down Brewton-Parker 70-49

CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) Shelton Williams-Dryden's 18 points helped West Georgia defeat Brewton-Parker 70-49 on Wednesday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
‘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
Louisville Beats EKU 76-51

If all you saw was the final score you might think this game was a cake-walk but if you actually watched the game you probably want to forget the first half. However as Coach Walz said, “This was probably the first game all year that I’ve seen us look as bad as we did in […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
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
Expert issues warning about future of entertainment following $1B Disney investment: 'People are … not just going to want [this]'

"We’re going to use our studio chops to build this into something."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Higher or lower? Week 16 player projections 'NFL Fantasy Live'
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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes

Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • comstocksmag.com
ICYMI: Leaguewide news ahead of Week 16 'NFL Fantasy Live'
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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:47 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Judges quiz California and GOP attorneys in Prop. 50 redistricting case

Three federal judges questioned attorneys as they weigh whether to grant the GOP’s request to block congressional redistricting under Proposition 50.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:46 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Mystery solved: Amazon is the tenant in talks with data center developer rocked by stock plunge

"The lead negotiator for Amazon called me on Thursday," Fermi CEO Toby Neugebauer told Business Insider. The deal would pay more than $20 billion over the next 20 years, he said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:42 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
As flu season hits, new ‘K’ variant has health experts concerned and urging vaccinations

A new strain of influenza has become the most prevalent form of the virus this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:54 PM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics

The move marks an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:15 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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What Rob and Michele Reiner said about how much they loved their son Nick

“He’s more important than anything that could happen to me,” Rob Reiner once said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Knicks, Pacers rematch comes amid much different circumstances

After battling in last season's Eastern Conference final in May, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks come into their first matchup of the 2025-26 season in a much different place.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Rams-Seahawks Preview

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:38 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Checkers And Novant Health Partner For Community Captains Program - Charlotte Checkers Hockey

The Charlotte Checkers and Novant Health have partnered for the Community Captains Program

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:53 PM EST • Health • charlottecheckers.com
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream

The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Blizzard Entertainment Boss on Bringing Back BlizzCon, Gaming Brand’s 35th Anniversary Plans: 2026 Will ‘Be the Biggest Year Yet’

Blizzard Entertainment is turning 35 and they want everyone to know it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
The uphill battle for health care subsidies still hasn’t cleared the abortion hurdle

Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups warn lawmakers that if they buck them, they will pay in the midterms

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:54 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Will Week 15's unexpected fantasy football playoff heroes deliver again?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
I worked with Rob Reiner on 'Stand by Me' and 'Misery.' He taught me an important lesson.

Dennis Maguire, who worked alongside Rob Reiner as his first assistant director on his 1990 film 'Misery,' shared his memories of the director.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:20 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

Netflix’s co-CEOs don’t see it for Paramount Skydance, either.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Netflix Signs Deal With Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports for Exclusive Video Rights to Three Podcasts

Netflix clinched a multiyear pact with Dave Portnoy's Barstool Sports giving the streaming giant exclusive rights to video versions of a trio of its popular podcasts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • variety.com
Apple Seen Moving From AI Laggard To Leader In 2026

Morgan Stanley sees Apple becoming an AI leader in 2026, starting with a new Siri digital assistant. Apple stock is in a tight pattern.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Technology • investors.com
Generational Divide & Antisemitism; City Politics; Artists & Affordability; Rob Reiner Tributes | The Brian Lehrer Show

A Generational Divide on Antisemitism; This Week in City Politics; The Affordability Crisis for Creative New Yorkers; Rob Reiner's Legacy and Your Tributes

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:38 AM EST • Politics • wnyc.org
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The creator of Anthropic's Claude Code likes to hire engineers who do 'side quests' like making kombucha

Claude Code creator Boris Cherny said that he looked for engineers with "cool weekend projects." Anthropic is also looking for "generalists," he said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
Prosecutors claim Terry Rozier paying for co-defendant's legal defense in sports betting case

An attorney for the Miami Heat guard didn't deny that his client has helped childhood friend and co-defendant Deniro Laster.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • nbcnews.com
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A giant in Monroe County politics and government honored by Morelle on the House floor

In a one-minute speech on the House floor , Congressmember Joe Morelle paid tribute Wednesday to Lucien Morin, Monroe County's first elected executive.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:51 AM EST • Politics • wxxinews.org
Danville City Council says ‘yes’ to new entertainment center

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An all-in-one trampoline park, restaurant and rock climbing facility could be coming to one city in Central Illinois. The Danville City Council voted Tuesday night wit…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:48 AM EST • Entertainment • wcia.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
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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Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

Two bills mark the first time Congress has voted over national care bans and an escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Korea’s long-term strategy for 2D materials: fundamental science is the secret of success

An interview with Moon-Ho Jo, director of the IBS Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids in Korea

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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlutd.com
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlantafalcons.com
Karis Community Health receives Health Access Hero Award, including $100,000 grant, from Sun Life and DentaQuest

Karis Community Health has been selected as a 2025 Health Access Hero Award and grant recipient by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest. The $100,000 grant will help expand access to dental care within and beyond Bradley County. The annual Health Access Hero Awards recognize nonprofits and individual change-makers working to broaden access to health services for communities in need.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Mikado Closed After Board of Health Inspection

According to the health inspection report, the Main street Asian fusion restaurant was dinged for not meeting state and local cleanliness standards and improperly handling food.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Health • vineyardgazette.com