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Kratom and 7-OH products are widely available. They’re also at the heart of a public health debate. : Short Wave

Kratom and 7-OH products are available in many smoke shops. But earlier this year, the FDA recommended certain 7-OH products be scheduled alongside opioids. This isn’t the first time kratom has come under scrutiny. Nearly a decade ago, the DEA wanted to make certain active ingredients in kratom controlled substances. Meaning products would go from being widely available to highly restricted. After a massive wave of protest, the DEA decided not to move forward. Producer Rachel Carlson joins host Emily Kwong to talk about what could happen this time around, and what scientists know – and don’t know – about kratom and 7-OH. Interested in more of the science behind drugs and supplements? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Baptist Health-Cigna contract dispute could lead to disruption in care

More than 1.4 million Texas families insured with Cigna face healthcare uncertainty as the company may not renew its contract with Tenet Healthcare.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:53 PM EST • Health • ksat.com
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NFL playoff picture: Patriots clinch AFC East title; Steelers-Ravens set for winner-take-all showdown
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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:35 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded freezing, missile-tormented Kyiv on Sunday for the frescoed dining room at Mar-a-Lago, where he hoped to gain President Donald Trump’s sign-off on a revised 20-point peace plan to end the war in his country.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Nursing home giant dodges millions in settlements for patient deaths

Genesis HealthCare used bankruptcy to avoid paying families after settling lawsuits over neglect, including cases with maggot-infested wounds and sexual assault.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 6:21 PM EST • Health • abqjournal.com
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Monday its Chief Financial Officer Frank Krile has resigned and will be leaving the firm, effective immediately.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 6:07 PM EST • Entertainment • reuters.com
Political violence, historic spending and a retiring governor: 2025 in Wisconsin politics

FOX 11's Emily Matesic recaps the notable stories of 2025 in Wisconsin politics.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:03 PM EST • Politics • fox11online.com
Photographing Cosmic Rays With A Consumer Camera

The reason photographic darkrooms are needed is because almost any amount of light can ruin the film or the photographic paper before they are fixed. Until then these things are generally kept in s…

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Dec 28, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Technology • hackaday.com
Politics chat: Trump meets Zelenskyy; American heritage creates GOP rift

President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy today and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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N.J.’s ‘ghost malls’ need new life. Can these vibrant small businesses save them?

Some entrepreneurs are paying less than $1,000 monthly to rent storefronts that once housed major chains as New Jersey's malls turn to small businesses to survive.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:31 AM EST • Business • nj.com
Zelensky to meet Trump as Russia continues to pound Ukraine

Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives here Sunday as his frozen capital of Kyiv comes under assault by Russian missiles and drones, a deadly reminder from the war’s aggressor that its attacks would continue even amid accelerated peace talks.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
EA-War on Politics 24 VideoCast: Can Ukraine and Europe Break Putin's Invasion?

32 minutes on negotiations and state of Kyiv's resistance of Russian invasion: can Ukraine and Europe get US support to halt Vladimir Putin?

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Dec 28, 2025 • 1:26 AM EST • Politics • eaworldview.com
Prospects Live Predicts The 2028 Washington Nationals Roster

Breaking down Prospects Live’s prediction of the future of Nationals baseball

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Dec 27, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Sports • federalbaseball.com
Full-length Replay: Juve Stabia vs Südtirol

From Romeo Menti Stadium in Castellammare di Stabia, Napoli, Italy.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 2:52 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Beloved Middle Tennessee businesses that closed in 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — From new restaurants opening to old favorites closing their doors after years of service, the dining scene in Middle Tennessee was busy in 2025. As some businesses saw lines wrapped around buildings for their much-anticipated openings, such as California-based burger chain In-N-Out, several beloved staples said goodbye for good. Here’s a […]

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Dec 27, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
A wave of bankruptcies is hitting nearly every corner of the economy, leading to this 'unusual' pattern

Bankruptcies are suddenly everywhere, from billion-dollar giants to small businesses to individuals. Experts are stumped at the breadth of industries.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs

Businesses in vulnerable sectors found themselves caught between rising tariffs and beleaguered consumers.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • washingtonpost.com
‘I Hope He Never Loses’

The Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya relationship has come a long way. Famously, it was their kickboxing rivalry that led to Pereira’s entire UFC career. The two faced off twice in the ring, with Pereira winning once via knockout and once via controversial decision. When Adesanya left kickboxing and became a UFC champion, he glibly […]

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Dec 27, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Sports • mmamania.com
Small businesses sound the alarm as inflation, high rates crush Main Street

‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses whether small businesses are being squeezed by inflation, high borrowing costs and corporate dominance as Wall Street profits soar and bankruptcies on Main Street hit record highs.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:27 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
How to Watch Jets vs. Patriots: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 17 New York Jets and New England Patriots game, Sunday, Dec. 28.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:14 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
UCF’s First Two Big 12 Games Will be Pivotal

KU and OSU matchups are two critical early games

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Dec 26, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Sports • blackandgoldbanneret.com
NFL Christmas clunkers and NBA kryptonite, plus a holiday streaming guide

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Today: We present a cornucopia of viewing options, and you can find all the latest sports news here. When the NFL handed the Christmas streaming keys to Netflix and Prime last offseason, it initially looked like a must-watch crusade. Put on your August expectations hat and consider these teams: Dallas! Washington! Detroit! Minnesota! Denver! Kansas City! We refuse to apologize for the excessive exclamation points. Those six teams...

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:09 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Voices: Women’s voices in sports media aren’t just valuable, they’re necessary

“Varied perspectives don’t just influence how we tell stories; they determine which stories get told at all,” writes Jaydin Kroutil in an op-ed.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 8:11 AM EST • Sports • sltrib.com
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Downtown Colorado Springs brewery working toward "nice list" status after health dept. concerns

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A well-known brewery in Downtown Colorado Springs is working hard to get back on the “nice list” after a run-in with the

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:35 PM EST • Health • krdo.com
Parkrun hopes to beat festive record

Last year, about 1,000 people took part in Worcester Parkrun hon Christmas Day.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 2:16 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit

Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Business • dailyinterlake.com
Ukrainian soldiers have incredible tactical patience and are far happier moving slowly than the British military

The Ukrainians are "are very happy being slow" as they know they need to secure everything, a British military officer told BI.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 12:16 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
iPhone Fold 3D printed mockup gives us first glimpse at what Apple's foldable phone could look like

It's got the scale, but not the look

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:38 AM EST • Technology • tomsguide.com
Andrei Kuzmenko with a Goal vs. Seattle Kraken
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Dec 24, 2025 • 12:22 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Ukraine explains how it attacked Russian Sea Dragon with drone carrying an airburst warhead

The SBU said that it used the drone to strike a Russian Sea Dragon maritime recon aircraft, a key step for its later attack on the submarine.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 12:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Sapporo Holdings to sell real estate business for $2.6 billion to KKR-led consortium: NHK

The move is because Sapporo wants to concentrate management resources on its core beer business.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:42 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Japan brewer Sapporo to sell real estate business to KKR-PAG group for $2.6 billion, NHK reports

Japan's Sapporo Holdings will sell its real estate business to an investor group made up of private equity firms KKR and PAG for more than 400 billion yen ($2.57 billion), public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:25 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Business power broker departs Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Gale Castillo will remain board chair through the end of December and attend board meetings in an advisory role for another three months, she said.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:46 PM EST • Business • oregonlive.com
Hochul will deliver 2026 State of the State address on Jan. 13 in Albany

She will give the speech at the Egg.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Hochul will deliver 2026 State of the State address on Jan. 13 in Albany

She will give the speech at the Egg.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The Kennedy dynasty: the future of America's most famous political clan

All you need to know about the family’s younger generation

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:25 AM EST • Politics • theweek.com
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Cone Health Announces New CEO

Dr. Paul Krakovitz will join the leading regional health system in 2026.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • conehealth.com
Dodgers' Offseason Work Gets High Grades At This Point

While Los Angeles has just added Edwin Díaz to help its bullpen, that move alone has ballclub in top category in new article.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:55 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
Ukrainian troops say 'droid' with .50-cal gun fought off Russians for 45 days

It's one of the first times that Ukrainian troops have said they used a ground drone to replace humans in holding the line for an extended period.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:49 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Report: DK Metcalf loses millions in guarantees following suspension

Metcalf’s two-game suspension is a bigger deal than we thought.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:18 AM EST • Sports • behindthesteelcurtain.com
Roman Henry named Sports Illustrated National Player of the Week

Henry has scored 155 points in his first 6 games

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:14 PM EST • Sports • ktiv.com
Erik Bottcher to exit crowded NY-12 race, run for state Senate

Bottcher is bowing out of the race to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
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Pirate group Anna's Archive says it has scraped Spotify in its entirety

An controversial activist hacker group has scraped Spotify's entire library.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Hochul signs bills into law to regulate kratom drug products in New York

Kratom is a leaf that naturally occurs in Southeast Asia that has mild sedative effects when chewed.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Ukraine said it sneaked into a guarded Russian airbase and destroyed 2 jets worth up to $100 million combined

Ukraine said a resistance agent was able to sneak into a Russian hangar and destroy two Russian fighter jets.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Who in the world wants to watch Grandpa Philip Rivers? Answer: Everyone
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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Violence, politics and social media dominated Utah headlines in 2025

2025 reshaped the state in ways few saw coming.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:20 AM EST • Politics • axios.com
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Winter Science Series brings hands-on learning to Flossmoor Library

The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. The program was created and organized by Youth Services Librarian Krystal Webb who designed the workshop to[Read More...]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:13 PM EST • Science • hfchronicle.com
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iRobot founder says company's bankruptcy revealed a new kind of competitor: 'The Chinese fast follower'

As iRobot's founder Colin Angle looks back on its path to bankruptcy, he says it was hard to overcome competitors in China.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:17 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
NY Giants vs. Vikings postgame analysis, player statistics, position grades

Grading the New York Giants players in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:13 PM EST • Sports • bigblueview.com
Football gossip: Strand Larsen, Isak, Fullkrug, Karetsas, Bouaddi, Jacquet, Wolfe

West Ham express interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Isak's injury could force Liverpool to buy Antoine Semenyo, Aston Villa join race to sign David Moller Wolfe, plus more.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:32 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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TN businesses among the most optimistic for hiring next year, new report says
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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Business • yahoo.com
'Hearts have arrived'... but McInnes warns they can get better

Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:04 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Thousands of gamers are installing Bazzite instead of sticking with Windows — and the reasons behind the shift are surprisingly compelling

With weekly installs rising and SteamOS-style usability, Bazzite is quietly carving out a space for gamers tired of Windows friction.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:32 AM EST • Technology • windowscentral.com
Caleb Williams had coldest (literally) celebration before OT TD landed

Caleb Williams knew that DJ Moore was going to catch that 46-yard touchdown in overtime of the Bears' win vs. Packers.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:47 AM EST • Sports • ftw.usatoday.com
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Miami Dolphins to move on from Tua Tagovailoa; Offered 4 first-round picks for Joe Burrow ahead of 2020 NFL Draft

As the Miami Dolphins prepare to face the Bengals, and search for a new QB, an old rumor starts to resurface.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Sports • thephinsider.com
Glittering new James Webb telescope image shows an 'intricate web of chaos' — Space photo of the week

This mash-up of data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals two galaxies mid-collision, with their spiral arms overlapping and bending toward their neighbors' cores.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Coupang faces possible business suspension after massive data breach

The government is signaling that it may suspend Coupang’s operations following a massive customer data breach affecting 33.7 million users of the U...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:20 AM EST • Business • koreatimes.co.kr
Judge orders Dept. of Education to reverse ‘unlawful discontinuation’ of youth mental health grants

Judge Evanson ruled that the Department of Education acted unlawfully when it abruptly terminated the mental health grants, which were originally intended to fund additional mental health professionals in schools.

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Coloradans weigh options as health insurance premiums double: ‘If something bad happens, are we going to go bankrupt?’

The Denver Post spoke to Coloradans facing large premium increases about the choices they face as their insurance costs increase.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • denverpost.com
When your student-loan payment jumps from $86 to $689

David Chatman, 51, said he's going through bankruptcy proceedings because he cannot afford his student-loan payments without the SAVE plan.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:49 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Thunder take their 3rd loss in thriller vs. T-Wolves, remain on pace for 73 wins

OKC won 24 of its first 25 games of the season. They've now lost two of the last three.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:22 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
College Football Playoff first-round preview and how to watch

We give a quick breakdown of each first-round game, including how you can watch the College Football Playoff.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:23 PM EST • Sports • aseaofblue.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
Krispy Kreme sells business in major market for $65 million

The company has debt to pay, it said.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Business • mlive.com
Montgomery hospital sues Blue Cross, argues insurer “destabilized” Alabama healthcare, caused bankruptcy

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama for an excess of $250 million.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:43 PM EST • Health • al.com
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, security official says

A source in the Security Service of Ukraine told Business Insider that the attack was carried out more than 1,240 miles away.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Are you Cleveland’s best fan? Sports Awards contest is open

Browns, Cavaliers and Guardians fans can submit photos showing their team spirit for a chance to win tickets to the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in February.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:35 AM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
German business bankruptcies hit decade high amid downturn

Business bankruptcies have climbed to an 11-year high, with small firms hardest hit by Germany's anemic growth. Economists warn of job losses but see tentative signs that the insolvency wave may be leveling off.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:21 AM EST • Business • dw.com
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Nkrumah's 23 lead Tennessee State past UT Martin 78-71

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Aaron Nkrumah had 23 points in Tennessee State's 78-71 victory against UT Martin on Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:35 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026

New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:12 PM EST • Politics • wamu.org
The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026

New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:12 PM EST • Politics • wamu.org
Kristin Cabot breaks her silence after Coldplay kiss cam debacle: 'My kids were afraid that I was going to die'

Kristin Cabot, the former head of HR for Astronomer who got caught with her boss in the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment, speaks out for the first time several months after the event.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Jessica Jones first look in 'Daredevil: Born Again' previews war for New York (exclusive)

'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 first look reveals Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Matthew Lillard's Mr. Charles, and more players in the war for New York City.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Russia’s return to sports competitions ignites outrage in Ukraine

Kyiv denounces steps that “whitewash the aggressor” even as Moscow’s full-scale invasion continues unabated.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • politico.eu
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Johnson Wagner leaving Golf Channel for CBS Sports

Golfweek has learned that Wagner is leaving the cable channel to join CBS Sports as an on-course reporter, a role previously filled by Colt Knost.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:03 AM EST • Sports • golfweek.usatoday.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
Russia gave Putin its annual review of the Ukraine war. Here are 10 highlights.

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Rethinking Business Education: Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair, INSEAD Board of Directors

INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
Titans vs. Chiefs Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans on December 21, 2025.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Judge fines Goodlettsville ‘adult entertainment’ venue

Back in September, the Back Stage Venue was cited by the City of Goodlettsville, which claimed it was an adult entertainment business operating in a commercial services limited zone and not an indu…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Entertainment • wkrn.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
SSM Health St. Mary's celebrates Christmas with annual Joy Day

KRCG offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the communities of New Bloomfield, Shaw, Boonville, Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Centralia, Mexico, Auxvasse, Fulton, California, Tipton, Eldon, Wardsville, Westphalia and Sedalia, Missouri.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Health • krcgtv.com
Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired for cause after administrative review revealed 'serious professional misconduct'

Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave from Ohio on Dec. 1.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jackson reduces parking fees, expands free options amid business concerns

City council votes 6-1 to reduce daily parking fees from $10 to $7 and add another free lot for downtown employees.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:53 AM EST • Business • mlive.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
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