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Why does free agency matter more in MLB than in other sports?: Watch

Baseball free agency is unlike any other major-league free agency in North American sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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The Displace Hub can make your normal TV wireless

Displace is introducing a wall-mounting system at CES that can make the TV you already own wireless.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:38 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Trump signs order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the reclassification of marijuana – an effort to increase research on its medical use but not fully legalize it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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You can now start customizing your Wear OS watch face with Androidify bots

You can now turn yourself into Android's bugdroid mascot and create a personalized War OS watch face with Androidify.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:57 PM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Texas A&M Edge becomes the program's 11th unanimous All-American

Texas A&M senior Edge Cashius Howell is officially the Aggies' 11th unanimous All-American in program history after his stellar 2025 season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Sports • aggieswire.usatoday.com
Analysis: Trump’s divisive address to the nation, annotated

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix, will host sports and cultural live events

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Sports • wral.com
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How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats

With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:17 PM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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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
Elle Duncan Joins Netflix to Lead Live Sports Coverage

The acclaimed ESPN SportsCenter anchor will make her Netflix on-air debut in January.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • netflix.com
Netflix Hires ESPN’s Elle Duncan as Its First Sports Anchor

Netflix Hires ESPN anchor and TV sports veteran Elle Duncan as its first on-air sports host.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • variety.com
2025 Science Activation Opportunity

Full details on the Science Activation opportunity can be found here.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:40 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Trump marijuana order would ease taxes but leave big gaps

President Donald Trump is signaling he plans to sign an executive order to classify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug that can be prescribed by physicians.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.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
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
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
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
What Car Never Lived Up To Its Potential?

Building cars is a very hard thing to do, so making them everything they can be is a nearly impossible task.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:25 AM EST • Technology • jalopnik.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
Broncos vs Jaguars Week 15: Keys to victory

Who would’ve thought that at the beginning of the season we’d be able to say that with a win and certain losses on Sunday, the Broncos can secure the top seed in the AFC? Honestly I was hoping we’d be able to clinch a playoff spot, but there is so much more at stake here. […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • milehighreport.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
Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%

Inflation slowed in November, a welcome change for Americans weighed down by the persistently high cost of living.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Inside the murky future of college walk-on athletes

College walk-on athletes remain a fixture of Americana, but a recent settlement has put that storyline in doubt.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
Inside the murky future of college walk-on athletes

College walk-on athletes remain a fixture of Americana, but a recent settlement has put that storyline in doubt.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Sports • espn.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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Why US lawmakers killed a proposal targeting science efforts with China
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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • scmp.com
Letters to the Editor: Members of Congress should look at their own healthcare plans before cutting ours

'What is so hypocritical and unfair about the Republicans’ desire to slash health programs that serve most Americans is the fact that American citizens provide most of the money for the generous health benefits of Congress,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
Fact-checking Trump's speech and centrist Republicans' health care revolt: Morning Rundown

Plus, HHS terminates millions in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:04 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Everyone caught up to Oregon’s business model. Can Ducks win it all in a world they pioneered?

Oregon has never been better, but the Ducks are no longer gate-crashers. The transformation that took them decades now takes mere months.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • nytimes.com
CMA warns federal cuts to American Academy of Pediatrics undermine children's health

CMA President and pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement following the U.S. Department of Health...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • cmadocs.org
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood

As more movies and TV series about Biblical characters crop up, defining what counts as 'faith-based' can be a challenge.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • thegazette.com
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The Bravofication of American government

What reality TV can tell us about Trump’s second term.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Americans Facing Soaring Health Insurance Costs May Get a Lifeline in 2026, Experts Say

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
House Republicans move to repeal proposed Biden-era heat-safety rule, citing burdens on small businesses

GOP lawmakers and business advocacy groups challenge proposed Biden-era federal heat safety standards, calling the requirements on employers nationwide 'heavy-handed.'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Thanks for asking after my health, but actually I’m doing just fine

Friends, family and assorted strangers have been sending thoughts and prayers about my ‘cancer journey’. It is, in the nicest possible way, a lot

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts say

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
A teenage entrepreneur who does 6-figures in sales explains how anyone can start an e-commerce business with a 3D printer and a couple of hundred dollars

Learn how a teenager built a six-figure business with 3D printing and low-cost resources in high school.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.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
Democrats’ showing in Georgia special elections boosts party, unnerves Republicans

Competitive special elections have put once-securely Republican districts in play for Democrats, who seek to inch toward controlling the Georgia House in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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This CFP first round kind of stinks. Here's why I can live with that

The 12-team CFP has been a gift for the sport – just not for its postseason. The regular season got better. The CFP is still weak.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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‘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
What I’ve learned by mapping the impacts of NIH cuts

The co-founder of SCIMaP looks at the year of NIH cuts — and what they say about the future of American research.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists: top European neurologist

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Science • scmp.com
Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:49 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Game Recap: Hurricanes hold off Predators, 4-1

The Hurricanes smothered the Predators for their fifth straight win.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
Stauber votes for Republican health care bill

The bill does not extend enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. If left to expire on Dec. 31, 22 million ACA enrollees would see their monthly health insurance premiums double on average.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:44 PM EST • Health • duluthnewstribune.com
Fox Entertainment Studios Signs Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures To First-Look Deal

Fox Entertainment Studios signed Jeffrey Levine and his production company Bronson Canyon Pictures to a multi-year first-look deal.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:19 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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What your mouth can reveal about your health

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nationalgeographic.com
Oakland's Jack London Square hopes to get business boost with new CA law

A new state law taking effect next year will relax restrictions on the types of businesses the Port of Oakland can lease to. The law's author, State Senator Jesse Arreguin, says he's hopeful it'll help revitalize not just Jack London Square, but the city as a whole.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Business • abc7news.com
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ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live

There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists based on your Apple Music listening history. Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. Apple Music is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires signing in with your Apple Account for authorization purposes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:50 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Smucker Supports Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:48 PM EST • Health • aclu.org
House Republicans vote to let Obamacare subsidies lapse

A House GOP-authored health care bill passed the chamber Wednesday night but won’t be the final word on the future of the enhanced tax credits.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:32 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here’s how to use it

Following yesterday’s announcement that Apple Music would soon be available on ChatGPT, the app is now live. Here’s what you can do with it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
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House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension

House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
This Jurassic Park science is now a reality

Researchers say they can use the talents of pesky blood-sucking mosquitoes to their benefit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Science • independent.co.uk
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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Republicans defy House leadership to force vote on healthcare subsidies

Democrats push vote on extension of healthcare subsidies that millions of people rely on for coverage.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:58 PM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
Advocates cheer Hochul's support for 'Medical Aid in Dying Act'

Scott Barraco's fight began when he saw the horror that his partner went through while she battled cancer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:43 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Chance Bar owner shares business struggles this holiday season

The holiday season can be one of the busiest times of the year, but some Fort Wayne business owners say this year looks a little different.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Business • 21alivenews.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Quartet programs holiday music for Candlelight Concert

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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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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I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android

Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:03 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Inside xAI's all-hands: Elon Musk says if the company can survive the next 2 to 3 years, it will come out on top

At a companywide meeting at xAI's San Francisco headquarters, Musk discussed the company's future, its finances, and data centers in space.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:23 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Video GOP Rep. Mike Lawler on House health care fight

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., discussed the health care fight in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership and retirements of two dozen Republican members of Congress.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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Fox Entertainment Sets First-Look Deal With Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures

His first projects at the studio include adaptations of Pat Kelly's "Rifle Season" and Thomas Mullen's "Darktown"

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:34 PM EST • Entertainment • thewrap.com
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
Charlie’s Beat: Bringing poetry to the people

You know how there can be something going on right under your nose but you are unaware for some reason? And then you discover it and it’s just the coolest

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Entertainment • madisoncourier.com
Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:10 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Texas look to expand the electorate

State Rep. James Talarico and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are looking to turn out voters who sat at home in past elections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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People trust science more when they see themselves in it

"When it comes to trusting scientists, who is practicing science matters almost as much to Americans as what their science reveals."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:34 PM EST • Science • futurity.org
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GOP lawmaker: These Covid-era fraud-ridden subsidies have made health care more expensive

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, lays out the Republicans' plan for health care and weighs in on Vice President JD Vance's remarks on the economy on 'Varney & Co.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Health • foxbusiness.com
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON GOP HEALTHCARE BILL: “REPUBLICANS NEED TO BRING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION BILL TO THE FLOOR TODAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, emphasizing that House Republicans have a responsibility to join House Democrats in protecting Americans’ healthcare after he received 218 signatures on his discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES: For months now, Democrats have made clear that we have a […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • jeffries.house.gov
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in macOS Tahoe 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas

Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
WATCH: Doctor-lawmaker blames Obamacare for driving health costs higher

House Republicans unveil healthcare bill promising to cut premiums by 11-12% through association health plans and transparency measures for all Americans, among other initiatives.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
4 Ways You Can Turn Your Legacy Business Into a Modern Powerhouse

Businesses that blend traditional expertise with modern systems, transparency and customer education are gaining a powerful competitive edge.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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Congress Might Vote on Health Care Subsidies, But First: Vacation

In a rebuke to House Speaker Mike Johnson, four Republicans broke ranks to force a floor vote. Next year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Health • motherjones.com
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:10 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
US House passes Republican health insurance changes, without help from Colorado Dems

The bill doesn’t extend plan subsidies and is not expected to pass the Senate.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Health • cpr.org
Moderate Republicans force House vote on expiring healthcare subsidies

The vote is a last-ditch effort by some Republicans to show support for extending healthcare subsidies in some form.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Health • bbc.com
You can now lock Windows 11 from Android remotely, send files to PC, share clipboard, mirror screen, and more

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Technology • windowslatest.com
House advances GOP health care package that doesn’t include ObamaCare subsidy extension

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on ACA Subsidies

After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Culture Council: Running a Business? 10 Ways to Stay Cool Under Pressure

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • rollingstone.com
Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies

Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.

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Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care.

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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
Help! American Airlines downgraded me and then refused a refund

I booked a business class seat for my American Airlines flight from St. Thomas to Charlotte, but 45 minutes before boarding, a gate agent told me my seat was broken

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Entertainment • nola.com
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Why Being a Black, Female Science Teachers Matters So Much to Students Like Me

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Science • the74million.org
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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In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies

GOP centrist Brian Fitzpatrick dramatically stepped up his public battle against Republican leadership this morning as he signed onto a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending soon-to-expire enhanced Obamacare subsidies.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding

The Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expected to expire at the end of this year, however, raising insurance premiums for millions of Americans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:20 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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