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Ten years ago, SpaceX turned tragedy into triumph with a historic rocket landing

“It’s hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure.”…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
We Watch Movies For A Living. These Were The 17 Films That Blew Us Away This Year.

"Sinners," "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" weren’t the only movies we loved this year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • huffpost.com
The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four

Kyndal Stowers was medically retired because of concussions before transferring to Texas A&M. After helping the Aggies oust No. 1 Nebraska, she's ready to star in the final four.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
Celtic: 'Wilfried Nancy must go', but 'board are to blame'

After another turbulent day for Celtic ended with a fourth defeat in a row under new manager Wilfried Nancy, fans have been reacting angrily to the Frenchman's tenure and the club hierarchy.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:58 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Russia says it hopes Trump did not make ‘fatal mistake’ after latest US strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills four

Pete Hegseth says attack took place on Wednesday as Russian foreign ministry warns of ‘unpredictable consequences for the entire western Hemisphere’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Thanks for asking after my health, but actually I’m doing just fine

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

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

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
What’s going on with Donald Trump’s health?

The president’s appearance and schedule have sparked speculation – perhaps fueled in part by his political fortunes

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Hot Springs gets 2nd $25,000 check from business for Helene recovery

For the second straight year, Dental Advocacy Group gifted Hot Springs $25,000, which will primarily be used to help repair 14 Hot Springs area homes.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Business • citizen-times.com
This CFP first round kind of stinks. Here's why I can live with that

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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The Wall Street gift guide: What bankers are asking for this holiday season

While watches dominated recent survey results, experiences, health gear, and "boardroom to bar" clothing are also high on the list.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent

Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua drew attention this week by blaming Taylor Swift for the Kansas City Chiefs’ collapse. The remark came on social media when the Chiefs confirmed an early exit from playoff contention. The conversation also dived deeper into injuries this season and what comes next for the franchise, including Travis Kelce. […] The post Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star appeared first on Mandatory.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:26 AM EST • Sports • mandatory.com
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner

Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:25 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:04 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another

The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Life beyond Earth? Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock on the mysteries of space

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science educator who has worked on a number of instruments that are revolutionising our view of the cosmos, including the James Webb Space Telescope. This year she will be giving the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, Britain’s most prestigious public science lectures, in which she will be exploring some of the big questions space science still has to answer.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Review of 2025: another fine mess?

John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Georgetown at Marquette

The Hoyas (7-3) host the Golden Eagles (5-6) in the Big East opener for both schools.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:35 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Game Recap: Hurricanes hold off Predators, 4-1

The Hurricanes smothered the Predators for their fifth straight win.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
Business owners: No ‘hustle and bustle’ in Providence after Brown University shooting

Thayer Street has been unusually quiet for this time of year, with the capital city still reeling from last weekend’s deadly shooting at Brown University.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:02 PM EST • Business • wpri.com
Stauber votes for Republican health care bill

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:44 PM EST • Health • duluthnewstribune.com
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
JD Sports: Former employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her

A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Scientists spent 10 years chasing a particle that wasn’t there

After a decade of painstaking measurements, scientists have delivered a major plot twist in particle physics: a long-hypothesized “mystery particle” likely doesn’t exist. Using the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab, researchers analyzed neutrinos from two powerful beams and found no evidence for a sterile neutrino, ruling it out with 95% certainty.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • comstocksmag.com
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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Midlands families face healthcare uncertainty as Cigna, Lexington Health split

Midlands families insured through Cigna are facing new uncertainty about their healthcare after an announcement that Cigna will no longer cover care at Lexington Health the same way.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • wistv.com
No stadium yet, but women's sports campus coming to Fiesta Mall site

Developers sidestepped questions about professional soccer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:28 PM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director

Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino is stepping down soon from the job after eight months marked by clashes with his boss, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and fighting off the conspiracies he once fueled.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:16 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

For the first time since 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing out the string in late December and are eliminated from postseason contention with multiple games left to play. The Bengals’ 4-10 record is a frustrating reality for a team that entered the year with playoff ambitions. “It comes down to being able to win when we need to and showing up in these big games and these big moments,” captain and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Bears' injury report is concerning update for D'Andre Swift

The Bears might be playing short-handed this weekend against the Packers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:36 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
New December 2025 update rolling out to some Pixel phones

Some Pixel owners today are getting a new December 2025 update today after installing the initial release (Android 16 QPR2)...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Knicks, Pacers rematch comes amid much different circumstances

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Lufthansa’s Dreamliner Business-Class Limit to Last Longer, HB Reports

Deutsche Lufthansa AG will face several more months of flying its new Boeing Co. Dreamliner aircrafts with most business-class seats blocked as it waits for US approvals, Handelsblatt reported.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:29 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

Following Northwestern’s announcement that UnitedHealthcare will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield as the University’s employee health care administrator, human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. The University announced June 12 that all medical plans for NU faculty and staff will be administered by UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, 2026. Faculty...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over

Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine within the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over just yet: 'That's what my gut says.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:46 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
John Kirwan is out as Pennington Biomedical’s executive director

After eight years at the helm of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, John Kirwan is stepping away from his role as executive director. In a letter sent to Pennington staff, Kirwan writes tha… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — including insults, baseless claims and random capitalization.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
GOP seizes on Dem civil war as progressives jump into key 2026 Senate races: ‘They're in shambles’

Progressive Democrats enter competitive Senate primaries amid party divisions, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas campaign highlighting ideological rifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Riddle of nuclear science professor shot dead at home

Tributes pour in as murder hunt launched after three gunshots heard

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • telegraph.co.uk
New Year’s Sale 2025

2025 is coming to an end, and what better way to commemorate this year than with a massive sale!

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Penguins to be sold to new owners Hoffmann family; Fenway Sports Group out after 3-plus years

Rumors have swirled about a potential sale. Now, the Penguins will have their third owners since 2021.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
Last-minute gifts made in Illinois, local small businesses

There's still time to get a gift under the tree that is made in Illinois.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:44 PM EST • Business • abc7chicago.com
'Larian Said They Were Doing Something Absolutely Everyone Is Doing and Got an Insanely Crazy Sh*tstorm' - KCD 2 Dev Talks 'AI Hysteria'

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 lead Daniel Vávra said Larian got embroiled in the 'AI hysteria', since 'absolutely everyone' is doing the same.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay

The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Health • fiercebiotech.com
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON GOP HEALTHCARE BILL: “REPUBLICANS NEED TO BRING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION BILL TO THE FLOOR TODAY”

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • jeffries.house.gov
Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029

The Academy Awards will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
iOS 26.3 public beta now available, here’s what’s new

iOS 26.3 is now available in public beta, arriving just one day after the first developer beta debuted. Here’s what’s new.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:05 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
High school students learn about exercise science during Ohio State visit

High school juniors from the Tolles Career and Technical Center in Plain City recently visited The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus to learn about health science courses of study and careers. The College of Education and Human Ecology’s (EHE) exercise science program hosted the visit.The students, who study exercise science at Tolles,...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • news.osu.edu
ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: Post Exam Edition

Where do the ACC teams rank after taking time for exams?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:59 PM EST • Entertainment • wtop.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
New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026

Main Event will take over a 46,189 square-foot storefront next to Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Regal Cinemas.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs

MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:13 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Ford shows the consequences of whiplash politics

Big shifts in political power tend to lead to extreme regulatory swings, too.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • axios.com
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In aftermath of January wildfires, ER visits surged amid alarming health effects, study finds

For the first time, researchers have been able to study the direct health effects the January wildfires had on Angelenos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:40 AM EST • Health • abc7.com
Live updates: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son expected in court after being charged with their murders
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on ACA Subsidies

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Apple’s Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook Was Tested With An A15 Bionic, Making It Slower Than The Current-Generation iPad, Retail Versions Said To Feature An A18 Pro

The low-cost MacBook currently in development was leaked to be tested with an A15 Bionic, but luckily, the commercial units will likely feature the A18 Pro

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
Phillies Unveil Frustrating News After Polarizing Move
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Google's Gemini 3 Flash model outperforms GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks

Almost exactly a month after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro in November, Google has begun rolling out the more efficient Flash version of its latest AI model.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Apple Has Reportedly Kicked Off iMac OLED Development With a Screen Size Of 24 Inches, Will Tout Higher Brightness Levels But Resolution Said To Remain Unchanged

A new report states that Apple has commenced the development of the iMac OLED, but it will take years before a revamped product has launched

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Apple Tested a MacBook With the A15 Chip

An internal Apple kernel debug kit suggests Apple has tested a MacBook with the A15 chip, alongside a separate A18 Pro-based MacBook that appears to be closer to a shippable product. The information comes from internal kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Mikado Closed After Board of Health Inspection

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Health • vineyardgazette.com
DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for Bulls-Cavaliers, Delaware-Louisiana, Timberwolves-Grizzlies

DraftKings offers a $200 bonus on a $5 winning wager for Wednesday NBA and college football betting

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Video Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995

Last month, November, was a shockingly terrible month for video game sales in the U.S. While we traditionally think of November as a huge sales month what with Black Friday and all, November 2025 was the worst November in video game hardware unit sales, and the worst in physical software dollar sales the U.S. has seen since 1995.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
Is Eileen Higgins’ Miami win a harbinger of shifting Democratic fortunes in 2026?

Here's what Democrats can learn from Miami’s mayoral election.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Live updates: GOP health care bill comes to House floor; Senate takes up NDAA

The House is set to vote Wednesday on a narrow, GOP-crafted health care bill, having shut down any chance of an amendment that includes an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. A contentious …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:39 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
When business and democracy don’t mix

Liberals were wrong to assume the two ideas are natural twins

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:29 AM EST • Business • ft.com
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What Netflix's co-CEOs are saying after WBD rejected Paramount's hostile bid

Warner Bros. Discovery just turned down a hostile bid from Paramount Skydance. Netflix's co-CEOs sent a letter about the decision and the deal.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:27 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Should Guardians Pursue Former All-Star After Phillies Recent Move?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
I tried to do all my Christmas shopping at Costco in one trip. Here are the 12 best gifts and deals I found.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Suspect remains at large after stabbing near northeast Oklahoma City business

Police taped off the Sonic near Northeast 23rd Street and I-235 as they investigated the crime.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • koco.com
Venezuela condemns ‘warmongering threats’ as Trump orders oil blockade

Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:21 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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We relied on my mom for childcare. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and everything changed.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:18 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Maga loyalist expands investigation into intelligence officials who angered Trump

Experts decry Jason Reding Quiñones’s ‘fishing expedition’ as subpoenas reportedly issued to John Brennan and others

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Video Game Hardware And Physical Software Sales This Year Had The Worst November Since 1995 In The US

What a year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • gameinformer.com
Nike cofounder Phil Knight tops 2025 donations with $2 billion gift

Phil Knight's $2 billion cancer research pledge leads the list of the 2025 largest donations, with Buffett and Bezos also making notable gifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:43 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
When politics overtakes the pulpit, faith and community lose

A call for open-hearted, compassionate Christianity free of political messaging.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Politics • beaconjournal.com
Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:14 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Continental Names New CEO After Shedding Auto Parts Business

Continental AG appointed Christian Kötz to lead the German tire maker after the company spun off its auto parts unit this year in a return to its roots in rubber.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:03 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows

Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

LOS ANGELES — At the movies this fall, Josh O’Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings, and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found God. But it’s not just starry big-budget Netflix

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:51 AM EST • Entertainment • triblive.com
Diageo to sell Kenyan drinks business to Japan’s Asahi in $2.3bn deal

Spirits group will offload its 65% stake in EABL as it seeks to reduce debt

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 AM EST • Business • ft.com
Francis Collins and Marc Siegel say medicine is a gift from God

“To have Christians be the group that was most resistant” to the Covid vaccine “really seems wrong here,” said former NIH Director Francis Collins.

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Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU

British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say

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