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Costco is firing on all cylinders — and shoppers are loving it

Costco beat expectations with net sales of nearly $66 billion for its first fiscal quarter, including US comparable sales growth of 5.9%.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:28 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
C of I Students Shine at Murdock College Science Research Conference - The College of Idaho

Twenty-five members of The College of Idaho community traveled to Vancouver, Washington, on November 7–8 to participate in the annual Murdock College Science Research Conference, a leading regional event showcasing undergraduate scientific research. Every C of I student in attendance presented the results of their summer research projects, reflecting the College’s strong commitment to hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:27 PM EST • Science • collegeofidaho.edu
Sugar23 Reorganizes Amid Evolution Into Next-Generation Branded Entertainment Studio, Six Managers Expected To Depart

Sugar23 has announced a comprehensive reorg amid its transition into a next-gen branded entertainment studio.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:16 PM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
When people see themselves in science, they trust it more

A new study led by URochester finds that the demographics of scientists influence public trust and the fate of science-based public policy.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:50 PM EST • Science • rochester.edu
DOJ sues Colorado Secretary of State for refusing to release voter information

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold after she refused to provide the agency with voter information. Last week, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division asked Griswold’s office to provide unredacted voter data, including full names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and driver’s license numbers. Federal authorities […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:23 PM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
The future of American science and a dispatch from ASH

This week on "The Readout LOUD": Is a new obesity drug making people lose too much weight? Plus catch up on #ASH25 and hear how the country's scientific institutions have had a bruising year.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:18 PM EST • Science • statnews.com
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BBC Audio | BBC Inside Science | Would our ancestors have benefited from early neanderthals making fire?

New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:02 PM EST • Science • bbc.com
Nail tech shares negative impact salon chemicals had on her son’s health

Multiple studies have identified correlations between harsh chemicals used in nail salons and health issues including skin, respiratory, cancer and birth defects. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah spoke to a nail salon tech about the health repercussions she faces as a result of her job.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:42 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Justice Department again fails to reindict N.Y. AG James, AP source says

A judge threw out the original indictment against James and Comey in November.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:39 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
Rumor Replay: AirTag 2, iPhone 18 upgrade, Studio Display 2

This week’s Rumor Replay covers: iPhone 18’s Face ID upgrade, AirTag 2 rumors, the latest on Apple’s new Studio Display, and more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:17 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
How Investors May Respond To Elevance Health (ELV) Expanding AI Assistant Access And Adding Schulman To Board

Elevance Health recently expanded access to its AI-powered Virtual Assistant for about 22 million commercial members and announced that Amy Schulman, a senior healthcare executive and governance expert, will join its board and sit on the Audit and Finance Committees in January 2026. Together, these moves highlight Elevance Health’s push to blend digital-first member support with strengthened board oversight in healthcare innovation and regulatory strategy. We’ll now examine how the broader...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Comcast and Amazon Bring Amazon Luna Cloud Gaming to Xfinity’s Entertainment Devices

Comcast and Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Luna, a cloud gaming service, on millions of Xfinity TV and streaming devices across the U.S.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Entertainment • corporate.comcast.com
Menopause treatment is getting personal

Menopause care innovations include at-home hormone testing, virtual appointments, and new non-hormonal therapies for symptom relief.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:51 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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AETH Entertainment and Kartoon Studios Partner to Launch TaleSphere Studios

New Live-Action Banner to Produce Family and Youth Entertainment; First Project, “Real Santa”...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Entertainment • globenewswire.com
AETH Entertainment and Kartoon Studios Partner to Launch TaleSphere Studios

New Live-Action Banner to Produce Family and Youth Entertainment; First Project, “Real Santa” BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON), a global producer and distributor of children’s and family entertainment, and AETH Entertainment, a full service entertainment studio, today jointly announced they have teamed up to launch TaleSphere Studios, a joint venture that will produce live-action youth and family focused entertainment. “This marks an

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Senator warns the clock is running out on pandemic fraud cases

Joni Ernst and Ed Markey are split over extending deadlines to pursue fraud in restaurant relief and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant programs.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:35 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Senate Tackles Dueling Health Plans - Inside Politics with Dana Bash and Manu Raju - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:21 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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2 snow plows stolen from Troy business parking lot

Police are investigating after two snow plows were stolen from a Troy business on Saturday, Nov. 29

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:59 PM EST • Business • clickondetroit.com
AETH Entertainment and Kartoon Studios Partner To Launch TaleSphere Studios; Will Focus On Live-Action With ‘Real Santa’ As Debut Film

TaleSphere Studios, a joint venture of Kartoon Studios and AETH Entertainment, has launched with 'Real Santa' as its first project.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:42 PM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
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WATCH: Rep. Thompson calls on Noem to resign for 'making America less safe'
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:41 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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Apple AirTag 2: Four New Features Found in iOS 26 Code

The AirTag 2 will include a handful of new features that will improve tracking capabilities, according to a new report from Macworld. The site says that it was able to access an internal build of iOS 26, which includes references to multiple unreleased products. Here's what's supposedly coming: An improved pairing process, though no details were provided. AirTag pairing is already fairly simple, but there's room for improvement with the naming and emoji selection.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness

Researchers found that Covid vaccines reduced the risk of emergency room and urgent care visits by 56% to 76%. It comes as some federal health officials have sowed doubt in the shots.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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New AirTag 2 leak reveals five improved features coming

When AirTag 2 finally arrives, a new leak has revealed five improved features that could be included with the long-awaited update.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Einstein was right: Time ticks faster on Mars, posing new challenges for future missions

Clocks on Mars tick faster by about 477 microseconds each Earth day, a new study suggests. This difference is significantly more than that for our moon, posing potential challenges for future crewed missions.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:50 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Jury convicts Netflix director Carl Rinsch in $11 million fraud case

Prosecutors accused Carl Rinsch, who directed the Keanu Reeves-starring "47 Ronin," of fraud after an ambitious sci-fi Netflix project collapsed.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
The fact-checking mandate evolves from politics to personal security

"Online scams, phishing attempts, and fraudulent schemes have grown in both volume and sophistication, creating a new front in the war on falsehoods."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:17 PM EST • Politics • niemanlab.org
Ole Miss issues RFP for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium mixed-use development project

Ole Miss issued an RFP for a Vaught-Hemingway Stadium mixed-use development project on Dec. 10, 2025. The project would enhance the entrance from The Grove to the university's football stadium and include an entertainment district and condotel.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:04 PM EST • Business • sportsbusinessjournal.com
'Supergirl' trailer reveals Jason Momoa's Lobo, Milly Alcock taking flight

Supergirl and Jason Momoa's Lobo take flight in the first trailer for next year's Milly Alcock-fronted DC Studios movie, based on the 'Woman of Tomorrow' comic.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Runway releases its first world model, adds native audio to latest video model

Runway debuts a physics-aware world model that simulates reality to train agents and power video, robotics and avatar applications.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We expect the update to be released by early next week. iOS 26.2 includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, such as a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Universal Orlando’s New Year’s Eve celebrations feature live entertainment, characters, countdowns
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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:31 AM EST • Entertainment • clickorlando.com
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Results of Its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”), announced today the results of…...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • investor.amctheatres.com
Gallatin College MSU student uses certificate to bolster his business

Dan Hill, a 55-year-old entrepreneur, will graduate on Friday, Dec. 12, with a professional certificate in business management.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:04 AM EST • Business • montana.edu
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WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on ACA subsidies with premiums set to rise in 2026
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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Health • pbs.org
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WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on ACA subsidies with premiums set to rise in 2026
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'Heated Rivalry' stars talk overnight success, butt tweets, and viral moments

'Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are still processing those fans tweeting about their butts. The actors get into the spicy drama's runaway success and go behind the scenes of viral moments.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Cleveland’s Independent Music and Comedy Venues Drive $742.5 Million in Economic Impact, New Study Finds

A kernel from the study: The city’s venues account for nearly 50 percent of the indie live entertainment GDP of the Buckeye State, more than 28 states.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:27 AM EST • Entertainment • cleveland.com
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Pets dream just like humans, and the science behind it will surprise you | - The Times of India

Witnessing pets twitching in their sleep sparks curiosity about their inner worlds. Scientific studies reveal mammals, including our pets, exhibit bra

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Brain science, social media and a modern moral panic

In brain scans, social media addiction looks the same as gaming and gambling addictions and substance abuse, says grad student Kylie Falcione at UCSB's Media Neuroscience Lab

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • news.ucsb.edu
Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Dylan Weaver

The College of Science is proud to recognize 10 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Dylan Weaver is this semester's recipient from Chemistry & Biochemistry.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • science.arizona.edu
Global Politics Meet the Classroom

Dr. Gabriel de Arruda Castro, a former Brazilian political journalist, joins Cedarville University as assistant professor of international relations, enriching...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • cedarville.edu
Ravens Sports Network Broadcasting DII Soccer Championship Weekend in Spanish

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- For the third straight season, Franklin Pierce's Ravens Sports Network will be on the road the NCAA DII men's and women's soccer championships this weekend. FPU students Erik Valdovinos and Elliot Scholes traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo. to live stream all six games this weekend in Spanish.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:34 AM EST • Sports • northeast10.org
One Critical Factor Predicts Longevity Better Than Diet or Exercise, Study Says

It's vital for almost every aspect of our well-being.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Red Dead Redemption 2 Character Referenced In New GTA Online Update

Rockstar Games have seemingly referenced Red Dead Redemption 2 once again inside of GTA Online. We've seen Rockstar previously include screenshots from Red Dead Redemption 2 inside the game, the cash notes in GTA 6 contain the presidents of the game and much more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • rockstarintel.com
I stopped dyeing my hair and was suddenly treated differently. One recruiter told me I was too mature for a role.

A recruiter told Jillian Bowman, 52, that her maturity wasn't a fit for the team she would be working with.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
ETV Win Brings Telugu Entertainment to Life with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Over 20 titles are now available in Dolby on ETV Win.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:39 AM EST • Entertainment • news.dolby.com
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Devlin playing 'best football of his life'

With rival fans and a few pundits claiming the air had been seeping out of Hearts' bubble after a few dropped points, the victory over champions Celtic may make them reconsider their opinion. While the spotlight has been on Hearts' new recruits this season - the likes of Claudio Braga and Alexandros Kyziridis have claimed much of the attention - the standout player is now in his fifth season at Tynecastle. Few people had heard of Cammy Devlin when he joined the club in summer 2021.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:37 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Lehigh Sports Central: Women's Wrestling

On the latest episode of Lehigh Sports Central, hear from Lehigh Women's Wrestling head coach Brazel Marquez and first year Genevieve An as they discuss the ...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • lehighsports.com
RWS Global entertains over 7.5 million guests at worldwide attractions this winter

The company has created more than 150 custom holiday experiences, including concept, decor, show production, casting and operations

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:54 AM EST • Entertainment • blooloop.com
Health insurers ask GOP to fix their fraud problem — and extend Obamacare subsidies

In a last-minute plea, insurers are urging Republicans to crack down on fraud in their industry.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Steelers sign fourth-year offensive tackle ahead of Week 15

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed OT Dylan Cook to the active roster off the practice squad ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:31 AM EST • Sports • steelerswire.usatoday.com
The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week.

The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • grist.org
Report identifies science objectives of human Mars exploration

The search for past or present life should be the top science objective of future human missions to Mars, a new National Academies report concludes.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Science • spacenews.com
From classroom to community: Student’s journey exemplifies ‘public health in action’

When Waveney Brooks transferred to the University of Kentucky as a sophomore, she never imagined that a classroom experience would open the door to real-world public heath practice across Kentucky. What started as a broad introduction to the many disciplines of well-being soon grew into a purposeful public health career path defined by mentorship, community engagement and purpose.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • uknow.uky.edu
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Is the universe ending sooner than we thought? New physics suggests a much shorter lifespan | - The Times of India

Science News: A groundbreaking study from Radboud University suggests the universe may end in approximately 10^78 years, significantly earlier than the previously assumed 10^1100 years. By revisiting Hawking radiation, researchers argue that all compact massive objects will evaporate, altering our understanding of cosmic lifespans.

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year: England stars and 2025 champions nominated

England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris and Rory McIlroy.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: England stars and 2025 champions nominated

England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris and Rory McIlroy.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist

England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris, Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.

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Turning Passion Into Purpose Through Science and Resilience

A first-generation college student and parent, Tearica Moore is graduating Saturday with a bachelor's degree in biology.

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Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa

Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:35 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
After 'Disagreeing With <i>Dhurandhar's</i> Politics', Hrithik Roshan Says "I Cant Wait For Part 2"

In his first post, though Hrithik Roshan lauded the storytelling, he admitted that he might disagree with the "politics" of the film

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:29 AM EST • Politics • ndtv.com
Science for Living: Examining hidden risks of cannabis use among older adults

Emergency visits tied to cannabis use are surging among older adults. Jerry H. Gurwitz, MD’83, led a nationwide study that is shedding light on the trend.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:13 AM EST • Science • umassmed.edu
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS  - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • gjia.georgetown.edu
Science Can’t Wait: Why Stable Funding Matters for Discovery

The end of the shutdown did not resolve the uncertainty facing US researchers, who continue to navigate delays and budget constraints that slow scientific progress.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • the-scientist.com
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OU football eager to face Alabama under 'Friday night lights' in College Football Playoffs

The Sooners are prepping to host a playoff game in Norman with excitement building.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:51 PM EST • Sports • oudaily.com
YouTube TV Launching Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles in Early 2026

YouTube TV will be updated with more than 10 genre-specific television packages in 2026, YouTube announced today. The upcoming YouTube TV Plans will be more affordable than the current version of YouTube TV, which is priced at $82.99 per month. There will be packages for sports, news, family, entertainment, and more. A YouTube Sports Plan will include top broadcast networks along with all ESPN networks and sports networks like FS1 and NBC Sports networks.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:46 PM EST • Entertainment • macrumors.com
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How New Growth Drivers Are Shaping What Analysts Think Gives BrightSpring Health Services The Edge

BrightSpring Health Services latest update nudges its fair value estimate slightly higher to about $40.54 per share, underpinned by steady revenue growth expectations of roughly 12.49% and a largely unchanged discount rate near 6.96%. The modest bump reflects growing conviction in the companys ability to win additional limited distribution drug contracts and unlock further upside from generic conversions and Provider Services opportunities. Read on to see what is driving this evolving...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:13 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Google DeepMind to build materials science lab after signing deal with UK

Big Tech group will work with Sir Keir Starmer’s government to enhance AI use across public sector

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:01 PM EST • Science • ft.com
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(BPRW) Assembly Studios partners with Autumn Bailey Entertainment and Braveheart Entertainment | Black PR Wire, Inc.

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA — Independent film powerhouses Autumn Bailey Entertainment (ABE) and Ty Walker's Braveheart Entertainment have announced a major production partnership with one of Atlanta's most ad...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • blackprwire.com
MHA Nation family entertainment center opens doors

NEW TOWN —MHA Nation on Wednesday, Dec. 10, opened the doors on family fun during the grand opening of the new Thrill & Chill Family Entertainment Center in New Town. The new center includes mini golf courses, a laser tag venue, ropes course, an arcade and movie theater. A family restaurant and private party rooms […]

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • minotdailynews.com
Reconnecting with people in the U.S. to see how political divisions are affecting them
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Dec 10, 2025 • 6:25 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
James Uthmeier: More than 900 Starbucks locations in Florida engaged in hiring discrimination

The lawsuit says DEI hiring practices by coffee giant excluded nonminority workers.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 5:48 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
CeeDee Lamb, Jadeveon Clowney limited in Wednesday's practice
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Dec 10, 2025 • 5:09 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
DC Wrap: A third judge agrees to unseal records from Epstein investigations

Also, Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, and the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate

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Dec 10, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Sherrone Moore fired for cause by Michigan amid 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer

The Wolverines will undergo their second coaching change in three years, releasing Moore after eight years with the organization, including two as head coach

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Dec 10, 2025 • 4:47 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Federal health policy changes could upend coverage across U.S., experts warn | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Significant changes in federal policy slated to take effect in the coming months could disrupt health care coverage, costs, and access to care for millions of people, according to experts who spoke at a Studio event at Harvard Chan School.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Health • hsph.harvard.edu
Republicans are torn over health care. Here’s what we know

In about 22 days, a large portion of government health care subsidies expire, affecting the cost and availability of insurance for no less than millions of people. And yet, Congress is set to leave Washington in two weeks.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 4:03 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
Entertainment CEO with Alabama ties wanted by FBI in $30 million fraud scheme

She is known to have ties to Los Angeles, Montgomery, and Dubai, according to the FBI.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Entertainment • al.com
Musk reportedly plans record IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

Elon Musk, already the world’s richest man, could soon be much richer. Bloomberg reports he’s planning one of the largest initial public offerings in history for SpaceX.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 2:38 PM EST • Business • cnn.com
According to 'Forbes,' Taylor Swift is the most powerful woman in entertainment

Who's the most powerful woman in media and entertainment? It's not the head of a TV network or a movie studio — it's Taylor Swift.That's according to Forbes, which has published its annual list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women, based on four main metrics: money, media, impact and spheres of influence. Taylor comes in at #21 on the list, which makes her the highest-ranked, and therefore the most powerful, woman in the Media & Entertainment category.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 2:03 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
New Species of Tiny Pumpkin Toadlet Discovered in Brazil's Cloud Forests

Adorable.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
More A than I: Testing for Large Language Model Plagiarism in Political Science -

More A than I: Testing for Large Language Model Plagiarism in Political Science By Robert Keener, The University of Tennessee This article shows how the sudden introduction of large language models (LLMs) has allowed a [...]

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Dec 10, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
YouTube TV to launch a new sports package next year

Early in 2026, YouTube TV will launch 10 genre-specific packages, including a YouTube TV Sports Plan.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:48 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Google says Gemini for Home is now rolling out 'within 24 hours' on smart speakers and displays

After kicking off the rollout a few weeks ago, Google says the Gemini for Home replacement of Assistant on smart...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made his remarks in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, who is married to White House adviser Stephen Miller.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:26 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, study finds

LONDON (AP) — Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. The findings, described in the journal Nature, push back the earliest known date for controlled fire-making by roughly 350,000 years. Until now, the oldest confirmed evidence had come from Neanderthal sites in what is now northern France

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:26 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
AI Business Deals Are Getting a Bit 2008-ish

The complex financial ties binding the sector together could become everyone’s collective downfall.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:13 PM EST • Business • theatlantic.com
Tracking Key Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Actions Under the Trump Administration

A new KFF tracker highlights key federal policy actions during President Trump’s second term that concern issues related to mental health and substance use. The second Trump administration has emphasized law-and-order strategies and scaled back several mental health and substance use-related services, while also continuing some treatment-focused initiatives. The tracker can be viewed in multiple ways, including chronological order of policy actions and by category (Mental Health; Opioids/Substance Use Disorder; Federal Infrastructure/ Data/Guidance; and Gun Violence).

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Dec 10, 2025 • 1:05 PM EST • Health • kff.org
Weather Classroom: Earth Science classes at Merrimack HS

Kevin Skarupa recently spoke to the students in the earth science classes at Merrimack High School.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Science • wmur.com
NFL, VisitPITTSBURGH call huddle with local business owners ahead of 2026 draft

Local business owners got their first sampling of NFL Draft related business yesterday. They say they're ready to work with the NFL.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:42 PM EST • Business • nextpittsburgh.com
Paxton cites fraud in trans health care lawsuits against Dallas doctors

The Texas attorney general adds health care fraud claims to lawsuits against Dallas doctors who allegedly provided gender-affirming care to minors.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:40 PM EST • Health • dallasnews.com
Report says states along northern border losing business because of White House policies

A report released Wednesday by congressional Democrats says states along the Canadian border are losing business because of President Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:36 PM EST • Business • wmur.com
We may finally know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like

Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding light on what a healthy gut microbiome actually consists of

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Health • newscientist.com
In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned the rise of political violence during a joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, calling on politicians, including President Donald Trump, to help lower the temperature in the country.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
House GOP to bring vote on health care plan without ObamaCare subsidies

House GOP leaders will bring a vote next week on a package of health care bills that does not include an extension of expiring ObamaCare enhanced subsidies, as Republicans remain divided about how …

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
How many wins will the 49ers finish with this season?

We walk through the remaining 49ers’ schedule and attempt to predict how many wins they’ll finish with.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:54 AM EST • Sports • ninersnation.com
Pre-Business Program Overview at Clemson

Discover the foundational Pre-Business curriculum at Clemson University, designed to guide students toward successful majors in business fields.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:33 AM EST • Business • clemson.edu
Two Business Students Visit the Amazon, Network with Sustainability Experts, Gain New Perspectives at COP30 Summit

‘The Most Wonderful and Insane Experience of My Life!’

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:28 AM EST • Business • today.uconn.edu
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DAVID MARCUS: Somali power surge raises the question Minnesota avoids

Somali community continues to gain political power in Minnesota amid billion-dollar fraud scandal involving tied organizations, raising accountability questions.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:23 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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House GOP erupts over health care as leaders hunt for a plan

Speaker Mike Johnson presented a list of concepts that did not include extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:23 AM EST • Health • politico.com