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Vote now for the Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Athlete of the Week

Players from Orchard Lake, Milford, Birmingham Groves and Center Line are finalists for the Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Sports • freep.com
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'The ambition around the club feels different now'

Ethan Ampadu was immense, setting the tempo from the back and leading like a proper captain, calm in possession but aggressive when it mattered. The atmosphere lifted every time he stepped in to break up play. The free transfer signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin already looks inspired.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:19 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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A cheaper, easier-to-use version of Wegovy is coming to the US soon

Wegovy's new pill has been approved in the US, offering a needle-free option with a lower starting price than injections.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:33 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Surviving the family dinner: Why you should never discuss politics or holes in jeans

Writer Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the beauty of "last" holidays, passing down family recipes, and the simple rules for a joyful, drama-free Christmas.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:36 AM EST • Politics • farmanddairy.com
Entertainment vs. reality: How media glamorizes opioids and warps teens' perception

Opioids are often shown in movies, music, and social media as party drugs, symbols of fun, rebellion, or a carefree lifestyle. Instead of highlighting the real dangers of addiction, withdrawal or overdose, entertainment culture turns powerful and deadly substances into aesthetic props. This glamorized image shapes how teens and young adults think about opioids, making […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:13 PM EST • Entertainment • pleasantonweekly.com
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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Fantasy Football 2025: Waiver wire, Week 17 championship edition

Wading into the free agent pool for roster help

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Sports • bigblueview.com
Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A

Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:46 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Pillen halts freeze on Business Innovation Act funding

After a review of the program, Gov. Jim Pillen said he will ask the Legislature for an increase in funding for the Business Innovation Act, from $12 million this fiscal year, to $15 million next year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Business • nebraskapublicmedia.org
RWJBarnabas Health’s Monmouth Medical Center and Seaview Orthopaedics Partner with Operation Walk USA

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and Seaview Orthopaedics, a partner practice of RWJBarnabas Health, teamed up to give the gift of mobility to two Jersey Shore residents this holiday season through Operation Walk USA, a nationwide initiative that provides free joint replacement surgeries to uninsured patients in need.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:36 PM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, Dec. 22

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
Year in review: Congress' successes & failures : The NPR Politics Podcast

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at what lawmakers were able to get done -- or not -- in 2025, and how that may influence their 2026 agenda.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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The Epic Games Store is giving out free PC games daily for the holidays

The Epic Games Store is currently giving away a PC game every day during its holiday sale.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:38 AM EST • Technology • pcworld.com
Gov Sanders rejects demand from legal group to undo Christmas closure: 'I will do no such thing'

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders fires back at religious freedom group over new Christmas proclamation controversy, defending state office closures.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:53 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
iPhone Fold’s key display breakthrough may still be in flux, per leak

A new leak indicates a key feature of the iPhone Fold’s display—its crease-free design—is still very much in flux within Apple.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:40 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
The art of the hook: How Simon Squibb redefines influence

British entrepreneur Simon Squibb made his fortune — then amassed legions of followers by giving away sharp business advice for free.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • bigthink.com
My family's holiday budget is smaller than I'd like. Here's how I'm making sure the season is still magical for us.

My family's holiday budget is smaller this year. I'm making sure the season still feels magical through decorations, free events, and homemade gifts.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:17 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • marvelrivals.com
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • marvelrivals.com
Mahmood Mamdani’s 'Slow Poison' centers politics of belonging in postcolonial Uganda : NPR's Book of the Day

Mahmood Mamdani — a professor of government at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s next mayor — has spent decades researching colonialism and its effects on the African continent. His work is both political and personal, influenced by his own experience in Uganda as an exiled citizen deemed nonindigenous by colonial structures. In today’s episode, Mamdani talks to NPR’s Leila Fadel about his newest book, Slow Poison, an account of colonial legacy in Uganda, the rise of the country’s modern autocrats, and the politics of belonging that surround it all.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave

Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? 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 22, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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New York parents say kids 'freeze' on mandated electric school buses during brutal winter weather

Parents in western New York report heating problems with mandated electric school buses, claiming children come home cold after rides in freezing weather.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:02 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
When do Detroit Lions play next? Week 17 game vs Vikings on Christmas

Detroit Lions next game will be on Christmas Day vs Minnesota Vikings, one of 3 NFL games on Christmas. Here's start time, TV channel and streaming.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:49 PM EST • Sports • freep.com
Orange Beach unanimously approves one-year extension on entertainment districts

The City of Orange Beach unanimously approved one-year extensions for two of its entertainment districts, maintaining current regulations surrounding alcohol consumption within these districts. …

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • gulfcoastmedia.com
Scott’s Addition parking enforcement changes spark mixed reactions from residents, business owners

New parking enforcement measures will begin Jan. 5 in Scott's Addition, with timed-parking zones in high-demand commercial corridors while residential blocks maintain free parking. Residents and business owners expressed mixed reactions, with many worried the changes will make parking more difficult for people visiting breweries and restaurants.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Business • 12onyourside.com
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Epic Games Store expands mystery free game lineup with an acclaimed hit

A new Epic Games store mystery free game is now live, and it's an acclaimed survival title with arcade-style gameplay. This freebie, Sorry We're Closed, will remain available to claim for a very limited time, expiring in 24 hours.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Sunday Science: Why do bridges freeze first?

Whether precipitating or not, it's always important to have a sense of road conditions whenever the temperature heads below freezing. You've likely seen the sig

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:36 AM EST • Science • turnto10.com
Amazon's 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Is Now $58 — Just in Time for Christmas

This tablet comes with a mouse, stylus, Bluetooth keyboard, and free shipping.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:29 AM EST • Technology • athlonsports.com
Hidden seismic signals hint at a tsunami threat in Alaska

Researchers studying a massive landslide in Alaska have detected strange seasonal seismic pulses caused by water freezing and thawing in rock cracks. These faint signals could become an important early clue to changes that might someday trigger a dangerous landslide-driven tsunami.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Michigan high school boys basketball: Top players for 2025-26 season

Here are 25 of the top boys basketball players for the 2025-26 season in Michigan.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Sports • freep.com
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Steam Drops Brand New Free Game With 100% Positive Rating

A brand new free game that has just launched on Steam this weekend has accrued 100% positive ratings.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • gamingbible.com
Packers' sideline heaters mysteriously go out on freezing night in Chicago in loss to Bears

As expected in December, it's cold in Chicago. Especially for the Packers.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:48 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Museum sets sessions for kids; Steinway honors piano teacher

The Rogers Historical Museum and the Rogers Public Library are offering "Museum and Me," an hour-long, free, once-a-month program at the museum for children 3-5 that helps foster interest in history, reading and museums.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, Dec. 20

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has opened Pandora’s box with its free gift

Now that I know Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is bringing back old Lara Croft outfits, I’m going to need the following five classic looks.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • trueachievements.com
Fires and mental health

Non-profit offers free therapy

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:54 AM EST • Health • laist.com
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver

Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy” sweetener that may stress the liver.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
3 New Free PC Games Include Certified Banger, 100% Steam Discount Confirmed

These three Steam freebies are up for grabs for a seemingly limited time, so grab them ASAP

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Technology • gamingbible.com
A guide on candidates running for the Michigan Senate's 35th District

A special election to fill the vacancy in the Michigan Senate's competitive 35th District could sway the power dynamic in Lansing.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
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Syracuse swears 'nothing wrong' with offense ahead of Northeastern game

Although Syracuse coach Adrian Autry insists there's nothing wrong with his team's offense, the Orange will enter Saturday's nonconference game against visiting Northeastern ranked last among ACC teams in free-throw percentage.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Steam Drops Early Free Slice of Stunning 2026 RPG, Play Now

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is an upcoming RPG that has just dropped a free demo for players to try on Steam.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • gamingbible.com
Washington West African Center to host community health fair

The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health services.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:54 PM EST • Health • heraldnet.com
Roundup: Congress skips town without ACA vote, Trump reclassifies cannabis : The NPR Politics Podcast

It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss President Trump’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a schedule 3 drug, a revealing news story about the inner workings of the White House, and Congress’s decision to leave town without voting to extend expiring healthcare subsidies.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:23 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Supreme Court revives free speech lawsuit from immigration judges in loss for Trump

The Supreme Court on Friday sided against the Trump administration, keeping alive a federal lawsuit from immigration judges who are attempting to challenge a policy that limits their ability to speak publicly.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:24 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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12 Days of Mercenary Day

Celebrate the season with a series of festive Borderlands 4 freebies on our social channels!

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Technology • borderlands.2k.com
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, Dec. 19

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
Intriguing Free PS5, PS4 Games Stealth Dropped on PS Store

If you're looking for something different to play this weekend, then the PS Store has a pair of free PS5 and PS4 games for you.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:27 AM EST • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?

Jonathan Freedland is joined by the anthropologist Prof Janine Wedel, as they wade through the most egregious allegations of corruption from Trump’s first year in office

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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The Burning Landscape That Explains India’s Coal Addiction

A journey through Jharkhand reveals why coal remains embedded in the nation’s economy, politics and daily life — and what it would take to break free.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Trump uses prime-time speech to blame Biden, immigrants for economy woes : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump used his prime-time speech Wednesday night to blame the country’s ongoing economic challenges on the Biden administration. We discuss what we learned from the speech and whether it is likely to sway Americans who don’t already support Trump. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Matt Siemer, head of nonprofit that provides free health care in underserved communities, dies at 43

Mr. Siemer helped expand the reach of Mobile Care Chicago, which currently operates four medical clinics on wheels.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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Why does free agency matter more in MLB than in other sports?: Watch

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Dec. 18

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
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McNeese’s Small Business Center to Help Entrepreneurs Win 2026

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University is inviting entrepreneurs in southwest Louisiana to a free training in January titled “Winning 2026: Strategic…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Business • mcneese.edu
Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and More

It's the final Free Play Days of 2025! Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and much more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • news.xbox.com
Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.

“A calorie-neutral, drug-free, low-cost, readily available tool for when we need a boost in performance.”…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:46 AM EST • Science • arstechnica.com
STEM Center launches free, open-source science curriculum for Missouri middle schools

The Kummer Center for STEM Education at Missouri S&T is now offering a free, open-source science curriculum for sixth- through eighth-grade educators across Missouri. The curriculum project began with the STEM Center’s first Rigorous Curriculum Cohort in 2022, when middle school teachers from

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Science • news.mst.edu
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Here’s What’s In Each ‘Fortnite’ Winterfest Cabin Present

Want to grab some free gifts from the Fortnite Winterfest cabin? Here is what is in each present so you can make some informed decisions

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Advancing health equity for people on the move

On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Starbucks is doubling down on its free bachelor's degree program as enrollment surges 60%

Starbucks' Chief People Officer Sara Kelly spoke to Business Insider about the company's increasingly popular free college program.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump tests the First Amendment: A timeline

Within weeks of retaking the White House, President Donald Trump boasted that he had “brought free speech back to America.” But since then, he has tested the limits of the First Amendment time and again.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:02 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Previewing 2026 Free Agent Offensive Lineman

Previewing fits for the Raiders OL in the 2026 Free Agent Class

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Sports • silverandblackpride.com
Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Teladoc Health provides free virtual health services to those impacted by WA flooding

Teladoc Health is providing free virtual health services to those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Health • kiro7.com
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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
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
Trump's chief of staff says he has 'alcoholic personality.' Who is Susie Wiles?

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles shared candid remarks about President Donald Trump in a Vanity Fair Interview. Here's what to know.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:57 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
Amid extremist attacks, Senate must stop playing politics with Walker nomination

Each delay sends a message — not only to victims, but to their persecutors — that religious freedom is negotiable.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Michigan Senate votes to restore more than $600M in GOP funding cuts

Groups said they were blindsided by the cuts and their state-authorized spending plans did not constitute waste, fraud or abuse.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:27 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • marvelrivals.com
Once the Party of Business, Republicans Have Gone Rogue

The Republicans have always been enemies of labor. Now, freed from the shackles of their business patrons, Paul Heideman argues in his new book, the GOP may be more dangerous than ever.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • jacobin.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
Tennessee crushes Louisville 83-62

Tennessee delivered just what the doctor ordered to end their losing streak, dismantling the #11 Louisville Cardinals 83-62 inside the Food City Center. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led all scorers with 23 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, going a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line. Nate Ament had 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Jaylen […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:13 PM EST • Sports • rockytoptalk.com
Year in review: Trump's foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore what President Trump's administration has done in terms of foreign policy, and what might be expected in the coming year.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Tipitina's Unveils Entertainment Schedule for Mardi Gras 2026: Galactic, The Rumble, Big Freedia, Dumpstaphunk and More

New Orleans beloved music venue, Tipitina’s, has unveiled its nightly schedule for Mardi Gras 2026. Festivities at the location will begin on Friday,

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:38 PM EST • Entertainment • jambands.com
Tipitina's Unveils Entertainment Schedule for Mardi Gras 2026: Galactic, The Rumble, Big Freedia, Dumpstaphunk and More

New Orleans beloved music venue, Tipitina’s, has unveiled its nightly schedule for Mardi Gras 2026. Festivities at the location will begin on Friday,

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:34 PM EST • Entertainment • relix.com
Goblins and Gifts Galore in Goblin Greedings

Goblin Greedings descends on Sanctuary as Treasure Goblin variants roam in increased numbers and bountiful spoils. Earn bonus Whisper Caches and claim free holiday cosmetics.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • news.blizzard.com
Trinity, MyMichigan Health pledge to offer hepatitis B vaccine at birth

Trinity Health Michigan and MyMichigan Health say their hospitals will join five others in the state to offer the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:32 AM EST • Health • freep.com
Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day Event Set for February 7

WASHINGTON - American University Athletics is excited to once again celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) with a free postgame clinic on Saturday, February 7, following the 1 p.m. women's basketball game against Navy.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Sports • aueagles.com
Ready for a whole lot more Silksong? Team Cherry casually unveils first "big" expansion Sea of Sorrow - and it's completely free

Team Cherry has unveiled Silksong's first big - and free - expansion, alongside a Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:33 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
“The faces of CERN” at the Globe of Science and Innovation

Originally created for the Cité des métiers, the exhibition “The Faces of CERN: People Advancing Science” will be displayed in CERN's Globe of Science and Innovation from December 17, 2025 to March 1, 2026. From 25 to 30 November, CERN was the guest of honour at the Cité des métiers, held at Geneva’s Palexpo. During the fair more than 112,000 visitors had the opportunity to discover the CERN stand and exhibition, talk to those who advance science on a daily basis and explore the world of CERN through a range of immersive activities. Designed by interior design students from IPAC Design Geneva, the exhibition was inspired by the birth of the World Wide Web at CERN. Woven together from reusable ribbons and modular structures, symbolises a living network where ideas, knowledge, and collaboration come together. Come and immerse yourself in this network, where each thread tells a story of curious collaboration and showcases your talents. Free admission | Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:04 AM EST • Science • home.cern
Google is retiring its free dark web monitoring tool next year

Google is shutting down the free tool that can tell you if your personal information has appeared on the dark web.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:31 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Hollow Knight: Silksong Expansion Coming 2026, Hollow Knight: Switch 2 Edition Also Announced

Free update and free upgrade confirmed

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:30 PM EST • Technology • nintendolife.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
Holow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow DLC revealed

Holow Knight: Silksong has just revealed brand new DLC, which is known as Sea of Sorrow. Team Cherry is prepping it for a 2026 debut. Sea of Sorrow will feature new areas, bosses, tools, and more. Team Cherry teases: “Hornet’s adventures continue in our nautically themed expansion, coming free for all players next year. We’ll keep further details a secret...

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:59 PM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Book Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’

'Free Gifts' is a book for deep thinkers wishing to delve into the ideas that formed our society and are now remaking the physical planet.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • earth.org
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Fantasy football 2025: Waiver wire, Week 16 edition

Wading into the free agent pool for roster help

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:03 PM EST • Sports • bigblueview.com
Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Jimmy Lai's daughter says he'd focus on family, not activism, if he's freed in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai would devote himself to God and his family rather than political activism if he were released

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:34 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Ford to make big pivot in future vehicle offerings, add a new business

Ford Motor is keeping the F-150 Lightning, but changing its technology. It plans to add thousands of jobs and enter this new business.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:05 PM EST • Business • freep.com
Trump's religious freedom nominee is being held up by a former political foe, his allies say

Eight months after being nominated for an ambassadorship, former Rep. Mark Walker hasn’t had a hearing because of a senator he once ran against, sources say. Now, Trump is involved.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:15 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Who pays the most for 'typical' health costs? Detroiters spend a lot

While Detroit residents spend more than 13% on health care items, health care eats up far less in other places.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Health • freep.com
Stalker 2 is adding "hours" of new quests in a major free update coming very, very soon

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2 is getting a free update promising "hours" of new quests very soon.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:20 PM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Clair Obscur's new Endless Tower bosses are providing quite the challenge for returning players

Whether it's rust or because the bosses are just artificially hard, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 players are reeling at the free DLC's difficulty.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:24 AM EST • Technology • polygon.com
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Receives Surprise Free Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S

"Now available on the latest generation of consoles!"

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Technology • purexbox.com
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev's Divinity: Original Sin 2 Out Now on PS5, Offers Free Upgrade

Sintillating

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Technology • pushsquare.com
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Surprise Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, And It's Out Now

And it's a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:20 AM EST • Technology • nintendolife.com
Trump’s Business Model Is to Break Europe

Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:54 AM EST • Business • foreignpolicy.com