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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and other Nintendo games are up to 50 percent off

Get games for your new Switch

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Dec 26, 2025 • 11:08 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Google is letting some people change their @gmail address

Google is letting some people change their @gmail address, and they can swap back to their old email at any point.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:41 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The 10 best shows to stream on Amazon Prime Video from 2025

Prime Video isn’t just for Fallout.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Quicken Business and Personal vs. FreshBooks

Trying to pick between Quicken Business & Personal and FreshBooks? Here's how the platforms really compare.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Inside Instagram’s all-out battle to win the nation’s teens

Instagram has pursued a yearslong strategy to win teens back to the app after its critics said the platform wasn’t safe for them, documents obtained by The Post show.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Proposal would end in-play sports bets in New York

Yet another piece of legislation has been introduced seeking further limits on sports betting in New York state. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, recently introduced legislation (A.9343) that would no longer allow casinos and mobile sports betting platforms to accept in-play wagers. In-play sports betting, also known as live betting or in-game betting, is…

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • observertoday.com
Proposal Would End In-Play Sports Bets In N.Y.

Yet another piece of legislation has been introduced seeking further limits on sports betting in New York state. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, recently introduced legislation (A.9343) that would no longer allow casinos and mobile sports betting platforms to accept in-play wagers. In-play sports betting, also known as live betting or in-game betting, is […]

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • post-journal.com
Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it

Hollywood bet big on generative AI slop in 2025.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
AMC Entertainment Stock Hits All-Time Low Despite Avatar Success, Billionaire Buy-In

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) stock hit a new all-time low Tuesday at $1.64, even as the company reported its strongest pre-Christmas weekend since 2021. Here’s what investors need to know. Don't Miss: These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – they all believe in one platform that offers a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends 7 Million Gamers Already Trust Gameflip With Their Digital Assets — Now You Can Own a Stake in the Platform What To Know: The bearish price action s

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Dec 24, 2025 • 10:31 PM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Mountain Valley MD Provides Year-End Business Update, Advances Commercialization Across Core Platforms

TORONTO, December 24, 2025--Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc. (the "Company" or "MVMD") (CSE: MVMD) (OTCQB: MVMDF) (FRA: 20MP) provides a year-end business update on its commercialization progress across its three core areas of focus:

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:55 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The US banned a former EU official's visa over Big Tech rules — and the fight is playing out on X

The Trump administration targeted EU figures over platform regulation, triggering backlash from Macron and digital regulators.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 11:23 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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The Year in Entertainment 2025: The TV that was top

The small screen took us everywhere from the shores of Cousins Beach to the emergency room at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center this year. Here's a look at the shows and limited series that defined 2025:It was the medical procedural drama The Pitt that scored the top prize at the Emmys this year. Led by Noah Wyle, who won the best actor in a drama Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Robby in the new series, The Pitt's first season followed the challenges faced by health care workers on the front lines over the course of a single, 15-hour shift at the hospital. Other big winners at the ceremony included Seth Rogen's new comedy series The Studio, as well as the Netflix limited series Adolescence.Many prestige shows captured the cultural zeitgeist in 2025. Fans traveled to Thailand to check in for season 3 of The White Lotus, while the mystery at Lumon Industries continued to unfold as Severance season 2 rolled out. The Last of Us viewers mourned a fan-favorite character during its sophomore season, while Star Wars fans returned to a galaxy far, far away to bid farewell to Andor as it debuted its second and final season.Nobody could stop talking about The Summer I Turned Pretty. Whether you were team Conrad or team Jeremiah, fans couldn't keep their eyes off the dramatic third season of the teen romance series, which spanned from the U.S.'s East Coast all the way to Paris. While the series ended with Belly finally picking which brother she wanted to be with, the story isn't quite over. A feature film that will end the romantic saga has been greenlit by Prime Video.Finally, the year ended with the release of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. It turned Netflix's streaming records upside down, accumulating 59.6 million views in its first five days and becoming the best-ever premiere week viewing numbers for an English-language series on the streaming platform.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 8:53 AM EST • Entertainment • willmarradio.com
The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix in 2025

From the end of Stranger Things and Squid Game to the surprise hit KPop Demon Hunters.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Trump is talking about Greenland again

The fixation on Greenland once looked eccentric. Now, it seems like the distillation of his whole foreign policy.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Quicken Business and Personal vs. QuickBooks

Not sure whether Quicken or QuickBooks fits your needs? Here's what really sets these platforms apart.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Our 7 Best Science TikToks You Need to Watch Right Now

On TikTok and other short-form video platforms, Scientific American explored the underground labs of Greenland, brand-new colors and the perfect way to make eggs

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Central Wisconsin officials earn Packers, WIAA November honors

Stratford and Stevens Point officials lead a group honored by Green Bay Packers and WIAA as November’s high school football crew of the month.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 4:03 AM EST • Sports • stevenspointjournal.com
State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’

The US State Department on Tuesday imposed visa sanctions on a former top European Union official and employees of organizations that combat disinformation for alleged censorship – sharply ratcheting up the Trump administration’s fight against European regulations that have impacted digital platforms, far-right politicians and Trump allies, including Elon Musk.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:38 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now

Coupon codes FTW.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Samsung’s 2026 gaming monitors promise 6K, 3D, and up to 1,040Hz

3D in 6K.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:13 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
007 First Light’s release date gets shaken up

You’ll have to wait a bit longer to be Bond.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:39 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Ikea has made some of its Matter-compatible smart home devices even cheaper.

As the cost of some electronics continues to skyrocket, Ikea has dropped the price of several of its new smart home accessories. The Myggspray motion and Klippbok water sensors are now down to $7.99 from $9.99, and while the three-pack of the colorful two-button Bilresa remotes launched in the US for $19.99, they’re now $14.99. [Image: Two of Ikea’s new Matter-compatible smart home sensors and its two-button remote are now cheaper in the US. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ikea_matter.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:14 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
How AI broke the smart home in 2025

Why AI hasn’t made the smart home smarter

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
2025 was the year Xbox died

The Xbox brand effectively died this year. But can it be resurrected as a PC platform?

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
The culture war is consuming the Supreme Court

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Samsung Electronics unit Harman to acquire ZF Group's ADAS business for $1.8 billion

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen's autonomous driving technology unit to combine it with its audio business and offer next-generation in-car platforms.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:11 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
HARMAN To Acquire ZF’s ADAS Business

Secures HARMAN’s strategic foundations in ADAS and centralized automotive electronics platforms to define the fast-growing SDV market

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Business • news.samsung.com
The future of worldbuilding in entertainment

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – New innovations in entertainment and content creation have changed the way users consume and interface with media. From games and film to music and interactive media, platforms have been leveraged to coincide with one another to paint a broader picture. Creators have said the days of standalone titles are giving way […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:08 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Is CBS News censoring 60 Minutes?

Bari Weiss blocked a critical story about the Trump administration — as CBS’s billionaire backers seek Trump’s help.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:35 PM EST • Politics • vox.com
ChatGPT’s yearly recap sums up your conversations with the chatbot

How many messages did you send to ChatGPT this year?

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:12 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. Announces Filing and Mailing of Information Circular and Receipt of Interim Order in Connection With Plan of Arrangement With Blue Ant Media Corporation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, December 22, 2025--Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF), ("Thunderbird" or the "Company") a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, is pleased to announce that it has filed its management information circular (the "Information Circular") in connection with Thunderbird’s upcoming special meeting (the "Meeting") of the holders (the "Shareholders") of Thunderbird’s common shares

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Maridea Wealth Launches Tax & Business Services Unit With Strategic Acquisition of Hyperion Accounting Group

BROOKLYN, N.Y., December 22, 2025--Maridea Wealth ("Maridea") today announced the launch of its dedicated Tax & Business Services unit, marking a major expansion of the firm’s mission to provide clients with a comprehensive, integrated financial-services platform. As part of this initiative, Maridea is acquiring Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta, who will join as Director of Tax & Business Services.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Indie Game Awards retracts Expedition 33 prizes due to generative AI

The game lost its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:47 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Samsung ‘Wide Fold’ rumored to rival Apple’s foldable next year

A battle over book-style foldables.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
It’s finally time to retire the word ‘podcast’

“Podcast” is becoming an outdated relic

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
It’s finally time to retire the word ‘podcast’

“Podcast” is becoming an outdated relic

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
IAS APPOINTS MELISSA FURZE AS HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE

/PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced that Melissa Furze joined the...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • prnewswire.com
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Science Platform Sustainability 2030: Bridging science and policy for sustainable transformation

Julian Trutz Müller, Scientific Officer at GERICS/wpn2030, discusses the importance of bridging science and policy for sustainable transformation

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:50 AM EST • Science • openaccessgovernment.org
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, partners with global digital skills platform Simplilearn to launch five AI-focused professional programmes for business leaders

Simplilearn, which has more than eight million learners in 150+ countries, has agreed a strategic partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to deliver five cutting-edge programmes to professionals worldwide. Focused on AI-driven business and technology education, the programmes bring together the academic excellence of Oxford Saïd, as part of the world's #1-ranked university (Times Higher Education World University Rankings), with Simplilearn's international platform.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:39 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Zorts Sports Announces Strategic Partnership With GAME Network to Expand Youth and Amateur Sports Visibility

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zorts Sports, a leading sports-technology platform powering youth and amateur tournaments nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with GAME Network, a rapidly growing sports-streaming and athlete-driven content network. The partnership brings together Zorts’ tournament infrastructure and GAME Network’s media and broadcasting capabilities to create a more connected ecosystem for athletes, event operators, families, and fans. Zorts provides

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:28 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Steam’s December update finally brings a fully 64‑bit client to Windows, modernizing the platform after years of partial support

The Steam client finally makes the move to 64 bit on Windows, laying the groundwork for better performance, stability, and future updates across PC gaming’s largest platform.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:42 AM EST • Technology • windowscentral.com
In No Other Choice, the real job killer is this guy

An interview with director Park Chan-wook.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
How AIM taught the internet to chat

On Version History: LOLing, BRBing, and JKing through the early internet.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
RAM is so expensive they’re selling “prebuilt” PCs without it.

It’s no secret that RAM prices are absolutely Out. Of. Control. Paradox Customs is taking an interesting approach, selling “prebuilt” PCs that skip memory entirely. The idea being, if you happen to have spare sticks lying around, you can save some money. Of course, it’s also an alarming sign of what the PC market has come to. [Link: System integrator starts offering prebuilt PCs without RAM | https://videocardz.com/newz/system-integrator-starts-offering-prebuilt-pcs-without-ram | VideoCardz]

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:47 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The LCD Steam Deck is done

The Steam Deck LCD is out of stock on the US store and is no longer being produced.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
You can buy your Xbox Ally an official pair of anti-drift joysticks

Gulikit-manufactured, Asus-approved.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The Epstein files release did nothing to clear up the scandal’s biggest question

Some questions will never be answered. But there’s one that DOJ officials really can clear up — if they want to.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:44 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Epic claims it’ll fight the fees.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:17 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Did a publisher’s slip-up reveal smaller Switch 2 cartridges?

Get a game instead of a game-key.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:49 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Gemini isn’t replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet

Google Assistant isn’t going anywhere just yet.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:39 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Opinion: Chicago's civic power players must act now on Latino representation

In a city where Latinos, especially Mexicans, are essential to economic growth and workforce strength, their lack of representation on key leadership platforms is notable.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Communities are rising up against data centers

Opposition against data centers came to a head in 2025.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • theverge.com
Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper

Not really solid state but it is safer.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:46 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
India’s Health-Tech Firm Practo Said to Seek Banks for 2026 IPO

Practo Technologies Pvt., which runs a digital health platform, is planning an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a wave of companies rushing to capitalize on India’s buoyant market for first-time share sales.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:50 AM EST • Health • bloomberg.com
Nevada launches Orion, a new business licensing platform

Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced that the state's new business licensing system is on track to replace an outdated platform next year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Business • statescoop.com
Instagram wants to limit hashtag spam

Finally, an end to posts with a seemingly endless list of hashtags.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:16 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Google’s Gemini app can check videos to see if they were made with Google AI

Incremental deepfake detection.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio

Santa Ragione's controversial horror game, Horses, has sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam an…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:35 PM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Business • washco-md.net
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Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
One of Trump’s grudges now threatens America’s weather forecasts

What happens when you kill the country’s climate science “mothership”?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Science • vox.com
AI companies are sick of their favorite buzzword — so they’re inventing new ones

It’s the great AGI rebrand.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
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
Kuxiu’s S3 MagSafe power bank is bigger and better and probably won’t explode

2025 was a busy year for power bank recalls.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The ChatGPT app store is here

From chatbot to app platform.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:27 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over

The two sides have settled.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:57 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG): Reassessing Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound and CWT Acquisition Progress

Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) has been quietly reshaping its business travel platform, and the stock’s recent mix of gains over the past month and weakness year to date has investors reassessing its trajectory. See our latest analysis for Global Business Travel Group. Despite the year to date share price return sitting in negative territory, the recent 1 month share price rebound and a solid three year total shareholder return suggest sentiment may be stabilising around Global Business...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:12 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The first Dolby FlexConnect soundbar is coming from LG

Time to expand your home theater.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program

Meta is focusing on first-party VR hardware.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:24 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Maryland launches new platform, allocates $10 million in funding for local businesses
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US

Call of Duty sold less than last year, too.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app

AI responses in a flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
OnePlus 15R review: unbeatable battery life, beatable value

Charging every night is extremely optional.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025

It was another great year for science fiction.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Robinhood Expands Sports Betting Via Prediction Markets

Since the end of last year, 11 billion event contracts have been traded on Robinhood’s platform which allows investors to wager on sports, politics, and other categories.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Sports • barrons.com
Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users

Amazon’s AI-powered voice assistant has a new home on the web.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:10 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
New Samsung Micro RGB TVs are sized for your living room

But will prices be sizes for your bank account?

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam

Keep the mic on you, instead of the camera.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:22 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll

Move over, ChatGPT Pulse.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Meta rolls out AI glasses update with conversation boosting feature

There’s also a new Meta AI integration with Spotify.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Apple Developing iMac Pro With M5 Max Chip

Apple is developing a high-end iMac featuring the M5 Max chip, according to information from leaked internal software. The finding comes from leaked kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. These kernel debug kit files enumerate unreleased Apple hardware by internal identifiers, such as codenames and platform names, and they can also include separate references that map platform identifiers to chip codenames and marketing names.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle

It’s also $630.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
I’ve been waiting years for Animal Crossing’s best new features

Update 3.0 is for the decorators.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Fallout’s goofy apocalypse gets serious in season 2

Maybe war does change.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a gorgeous spectacle of titanic proportions

The third Avatar movie is another visual stunner.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Trump’s war on democracy is failing

And it’s his own fault.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Silksong is getting a free expansion next year

Sea of Sorrow is the game’s “first big expansion.”

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:13 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
A new Micro RGB TV is coming from LG

It’s the new TV tech of 2026.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Apple TV adds Google Cast streaming, but only on Android

Apple on your TV without AirPlay

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:11 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
How Roots Chicken Shak is Building a Radical New Business Model for Restaurant Franchises

The company is choosing franchisees based on shared values, then giving hands-on training to prepare them for success.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Business • dmagazine.com
Bungie’s delayed shooter Marathon launches in March

Bungie also released a new look at the game.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:42 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members

Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Google’s turning off its dark web monitoring service that scoured data breaches for your info

Dark web reports go dark

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Sports entertainment is finally dead in WWE

It sounds like WWE is done using the term ”sports entertainment” after the sad ending of John Cena’s career.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • cagesideseats.com
Morgan Stanley says buy this health tech platform after 30% correction in the past month

Morgan Stanley sees shares of Doximity rising 48% from here.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:57 AM EST • Health • cnbc.com
MedX Health 2025 YEAR REVIEW

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, December 15, 2025--MedX Health Corp. (TSXV: MDX) ("MedX" or the "Company") is a data-driven health analytics business underpinned by proprietary intellectual property and regulated medical technologies. MedX’s platform generates and analyses high-fidelity skin health data using patented imaging, Teledermatology, and Photobiomodulation systems, creating a growing, defensible data asset and IP moat. MedX operates as an ISO 13485–certified medical device manufacturer and maint

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Grok gets the facts wrong about Bondi Beach shooting

Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:17 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com