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Obamacare Changed the Politics of Health Care
It’s one thing for Republicans to deny hypothetical care. It’s another to take this tangible benefit away.
Tory transport culture wars risked making roads less safe, says minister
Lilian Greenwood condemns Conservative ‘mixed messages’ and promises a system that works for everybody
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Halcyon Years by Alastair Reynolds; Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle; All Tomorrows by CM Kosemen; The Salt Oracle by Lorraine Wilson; The Witching Hour by various authors
Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center celebrates 50 years of curiosity
The building now hosts exhibits ranging from space satellites to great white sharks.
California braces for disaster as Congress fails to come to a deal on health care plans
Insurance premiums for nearly 2 million Californians are almost certain to spike in a matter of weeks as a fractured Congress allows federal subsidies for some customers to expire.
Republicans and Democrats can work together on healthcare, says Trump, as rise in premiums looms
President spoke at Congressional ball after Senate rejected two competing proposals to address imminent expiration of Obamacare subsidies
Rachel Reeves to blame for economy shrinking before budget, Tories claim
Shadow chancellor says unexpected contraction is ‘direct result of Labour’s economic mismanagement’
Sports quiz of the week: big climbs, unlikely comebacks and elite camels
Have you been following the big stories in cricket, football, motor racing, darts, climbing, athletics and the NFL?
New laws to be considered after ‘harrowing stories’ from ex-Vodafone franchisees
Concerns about power imbalance in franchise agreements amid claims over firm’s treatment of small-business owners
UK GDP report to show if economy struggled in October before the budget
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The real reason behind Trump’s nasty breakup with Europe
Jonathan Freedland speaks to the US military scholar Joseph Stieb about the Trump administration’s national security strategy
Health and safety rules holding UK infrastructure back, says writer of government report
Exclusive: John Fingleton says regulators need to change their attitude to risk to end the country’s economic stagnation
Stand Against Mephisto: Pre-Purchase Lord of Hatred
Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes, and discover the ancient region of Skovos.
Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center celebrates 50 years of curiosity
The building now hosts exhibits ranging from space satellites to great white sharks.
A political year in review with Melissa Clarke and Michael Read
In the final episode for 2025, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Melissa Clarke from ABC RN Breakfast and Michael Read from the Australian Financial Review about criticisms of Albanese’s ambition for reform and the future of Sussan Ley’s leadership
Anderson Hay CEO says company isn’t closing after Ellensburg business files for bankruptcy
Anderson Hay Enterprise, Inc. of Ellensburg has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
Truth Beer Company to close as owners announce plans to sell business
The owners of Truth Beer Company have announced plans to close their taproom and brewery near the Lancaster Amtrak station ahead of a planned sale of the business.
Einstein was right: Time ticks faster on Mars, posing new challenges for future missions
Clocks on Mars tick faster by about 477 microseconds each Earth day, a new study suggests. This difference is significantly more than that for our moon, posing potential challenges for future crewed missions.
Asked about The Donald’s national security strategy, the Commons was remarkable for its absences
You’d think MPs would be lining up to decry the US president’s threat to destabilise Europe. Instead, only backbenchers and a few junior ministers bothered to turn up
The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral
Northeastern’s 115-year-old Matthews Arena will host its final game this weekend before demolition begins for a new facility.
Major Tomb Raider announcement leaks ahead of The Game Awards
A number of Tomb Raider leaks have started circulating ahead of tonight's The Game Awards show.
Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 12/11/25
Who: Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3, 33 points, 4th place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-7, 35 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The long homestand rolls on with matinee games at PPG Paints this weekend against San Jose (3pm on Saturday) and Utah […]
Disappointing Oracle results knock $70bn off value amid AI bubble fears
Weaker-than-forecast quarterly data for Larry Ellison’s tech company shows slowdown in revenue growth but big rise in spending
Peers told they risk ‘constitutional crisis’ after surprise vote to continue blocking employment rights bill
Government lost Lords vote on employment rights bill by 24 votes, just hours after the creation of 25 new Labour peers
Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist
England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris, Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.
Democrats voice concerns about Venezuelan tanker seizure: ‘sounds a lot like the beginning of a war’
Senator Rand Paul said it was ‘not the job of the American government to go looking for monsters around the world’
Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Social media and ADHD diagnosis, new mpox strain in England and early firestarters
Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay to discuss three eye-catching stories from the week
Korea's entertainment industry struggles as celebrity scandals derail productions
A string of personal scandals involving high-profile Korean entertainers is once again leaving broadcasters and production companies to absorb heav...
Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’
Exclusive: Experts warn mixed messaging from Daniel Elkeles causes confusion and could undermine public faith in official guidance
Humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, study finds
LONDON (AP) — Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. The findings, described in the journal Nature, push back the earliest known date for controlled fire-making by roughly 350,000 years. Until now, the oldest confirmed evidence had come from Neanderthal sites in what is now northern France
Humans were lighting fires from scratch a lot earlier than previously thought
A 400,000-year-old tinderbox is found in eastern England
Man made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests
Groundbreaking find makes compelling case that humans were lighting fires much earlier than originally believed
Scientists discover oldest evidence of human-made fire in a 400,000-year-old hearth
A new archaeological find pushes back the timeline on when humans mastered the ability to make fires, a transformative technology.
US politics live: most Americans blame Trump for high prices, poll shows
New poll shows 55% of Americans hold Trump administration accountable for cost of living rises – a day after Trump makes false claims on economy
Pre-budget leaks ‘unacceptable’, Rachel Reeves tells MPs
Chancellor says income tax U-turn was agreed in partnership with Keir Starmer
US health officials re-examine RSV shots despite documented safety and efficacy
Officials from RFK Jr’s HHS are scrutinizing vaccines that have dramatically lowered infant hospitalizations
7 Quick Wins To Put AI To Work In Your Small Business
Small business leaders are put off AI by perceptions they need to master a sophisticated technology. But simple AI tools are easy to use and will deliver quick results
Alvin and Yvette Harris Sports Peformance Center Pays Off For Student-Athletes
Augusta, Ga- When the Alvin and Paulette Harris Sports Performance Center opened before the start of the first semester at Augusta University, most everyone knew it would be a game changer for student-athletes. They now had a dedicated space for them to get faster, stronger and more fit for their athletic seasons. Now, after a full semester of its utilization, the student-athletes are seeing the dividends.
3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently
As the US military has undertaken a campaign of attacks against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, at least five people have survived initial strikes ending up in the water after explosions killed fellow crew members and disabled their ships.
Reeves faces Treasury committee before Tory censure motion in Commons saying she misled voters about budget
The chancellor will give evidence to the Commons Treasury committee about the budget from 10am
Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘aiming for $1.5tn valuation’ in stock market flotation
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment
Humans rank among leading monogamous mammals, study finds
Human beings in 7th place out of 35 species on monogamy scale but behind moustached tamarins and Eurasian beavers
Scientists have calculated just how much faster clocks tick on Mars
Clocks tick faster on Mars than they do on Earth, in part because Mars experiences less gravitational pull from the Sun. Now scientists have calculated just how much faster -- 477 microseconds, on average.
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
Mission Valley Bank Unveils Sleek, Bold, Contactless Mastercard® Business Debit Card
Mission Valley Bank today announced the launch of its new Mastercard® Business Debit Card, a major enhancement to the Bank's suite of business banking solutions. Designed with sleek, bold, contactless functionality and built for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and business professionals who demand speed, security, and control, the new debit card reinforces Mission Valley Bank's commitment to delivering high-touch, high-performance financial tools that move at the pace of modern business.
Organizers submit enough signatures to block gerrymandered Missouri map
More than 300,000 signatures delivered to secretary of state to force referendum on Republican-drawn map
Pixel Watch 4 adding pinch and wrist gestures, faster Smart Replies
After missing out on last month’s Feature Drop, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Watch 4 update this month that adds one-handed gestures.
Mounts of Mayhem is here
Mounts of Mayhem charges into Minecraft today! Choose your steed, master the spear, and outsmart foes both familiar and new to become a true champion. Mount up and ride into the mayhem today in Bedrock and Java Edition.
Nancy Mace escalated airport incident into ‘spectacle’, police investigation says
Republican congresswoman berated TSA personnel in October with profanity and insults, leaving facility employees ‘visibly upset’
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
iFixit’s FixBot helps with repairs ‘the way a master technician would’
Trained on iFixit’s own repair guides.
US civic health rating downgraded after year of ‘restrictive‘ Trump actions
Civicus, a non-profit that monitors global civic freedoms, moved the US from the ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ category. Plus, the ‘gay wool’ taking over a New York catwalk
Make a political hero of Zack Polanski if you want. Just don’t forget to engage your brain
The Green party leader is riding high in the polls. But across the political spectrum, uncritical adulation leads nowhere fast, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Hegseth and Rubio expected to brief ‘Gang of Eight’ as Trump refuses to rule out sending troops to Venezuela
Group that includes congressional leaders and leading intelligence committee members is traditionally briefed on major national security actions
Trust in science is low among minorities for a reason, research finds
Researchers at Northeastern trace distrust of scientists among certain groups to massive gaps in representation within science itself.
NBA power rankings: Boston Celtics make big jump amid winning streak
The Boston Celtics, still without Jayson Tatum, are lurking in the Eastern Conference and have won five in a row and 10 of their last 12 games.
Through Collaboration, 7 Research Teams Aim to Transform Biomedical Science
Collaboration powers scientific discovery. Now 14 accomplished researchers are teaming up to lead such a charge as The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 Innovation Fund investigators. The new class, announced Dec. 9, brings together pairs of leading scientists whose studies span immunology, cancer biology, biophysics, and more. Through their interdisciplinary partnerships, these investigators will explore creative research projects at the forefront of health and medicine.
Eastern Kentucky visits Eastern Illinois after Jacobi's 20-point outing
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-7) at Eastern Illinois Panthers (2-6, 0-1 OVC)
Eastern Washington visits Washington State following Villa's 23-point outing
Washington State hosts the Eastern Washington Eagles after Eleonora Villa scored 23 points in Washington State's 56-54 loss to the BYU Cougars
Trump accused of ‘colossal economic and national security failure’ for allowing Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to China
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
US civic health rating downgraded after year of ‘restrictive‘ Trump actions
Civicus, a non-profit that monitors global civic freedoms, moved the US from the ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ category
‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support
Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for services
Rage room or yoga class? How to beat anger
Ian Sample hears from science correspondent Nicola Davis, who recently tried out a rage room as a means of channelling her fury, and from Brad Bushman, professor of mass communication and psychology at Ohio State University. Is venting the most effective way to overcome anger, and if not, what is?
Lancaster County police departments pairing with addiction, mental health specialists in state-funded program
Participating Lancaster County police departments are using a peer co-responder program to improve their response to calls involving addiction and mental health issues.
Corpay Completes Mastercard’s Minority Investment in Cross-Border Business
ATLANTA, December 08, 2025--Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today announced that it has completed Mastercard’s (NYSE: MA) $300 million minority investment into Corpay’s cross-border business.
For once, Nigel Farage is the dog that doesn’t bark
Usually found at Monday press conferences, the Reform leader has taken a vow of silence in the face of mounting allegations
SPONSORED Empowering small business success in South Carolina
At Mastercard's Greenville event, local leaders shared ideas to help small businesses grow smarter, safer and stronger.
‘We’ll need to see a warrant’: the group teaching businesses vital tool to fight ICE raids
Siembra in North Carolina gives owners fourth amendment rights trainings should federal agents show up at their door
Elon University launches Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Beginning in Fall 2026, Elon University will launch a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at both the university’s main campus and Charlotte national campus to address...
Elon University launches Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Beginning in Fall 2026, Elon University will launch a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at both the university’s main campus and Charlotte national campus to address...
Two EMU Alumni Enshrined in The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame - Eastern Michigan University Athletics
Former Eastern Michigan University student-athletes Laurie Byrd and Patrick McInnis were inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, D...
Santa Stumble returns to Lancaster city this weekend
This weekend, people aren't elfin' around with this bar crawl.
Sprawling defense bill will ‘restore warrior ethos’, House speaker says
Lawmakers have unveiled policy bill authorizing a record $901bn in national security spending next year
Labour Together reportedly canvassing party members on leadership candidates
Starmer to face questions over reports that local Labour groups have been asked who could lead party into next election
China’s trade surplus hits $1tn for first time despite Trump’s tariffs
Trade data shows China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US markets
Chernobyl nuclear site's steel shield is no longer containing radiation effectively after drone strike: IAEA
Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately targeting the disaster site with a drone strike, which left a 160-square-foot hole in the shield.
Look again at the Nuzzi affair. Because when our politics and media are so debased, the joke’s on us
There is a bread and circuses feel to this scandal. A wise public would see red flags; instead it sees entertainment, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say
Fifteen organisations sign letter expressing deep concern over EHRC guidance being considered by ministers
Columbia Borough police arrest the Grinch, say he threatened to ruin Christmas
This Grinch has been caught in Lancaster County trying to steal Christmas.
Yuletide settles upon the shire at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire grounds [photos]
Yuletide has once again settled upon the shire at the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. The Rapho Township attraction’s annual presentation of olden-time holiday entertainment includes characters such as
'Flipping Farms' reality show, partly filmed in Lancaster, hosts Manheim premiere
Gowns and glam met cowboy hats and Western wear on the red carpet Thursday night as the stars of the streaming reality series “Flipping Farms” held a premiere screening at
Is the religious right on the rise in UK politics?
Powerful Christian figures are emerging in Britain but there are important differences from the US, where evangelism has fuelled Trump
New cosmic lensing test sharpens the Hubble tension and hints at new physics
New analysis of quasar time delays points to a faster-expanding universe, making the gap with early-universe predictions harder to dismiss.
Milwaukee snow removal businesses thrive in recent snow surplus
More snow is expected to hit southeastern Wisconsin through Sunday morning.
Albanese defends decision to sign off on $100,000 US trip for Anika Wells and staff
Communications minister also faces scrutiny over taxpayer-funded family trip to Thredbo
Autopsy the Vikings’ Lost 2025 Season + Commanders Preview
QB disasters dooms Vikings season | KOC & Kwesi on hot seat | Jefferson trade looming? | Commanders preview
Reform UK gains its first peer after Conservative party defection
Malcolm Offord was unveiled as Reform UK’s latest recruit by party leader Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday
Target of racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
Party leader responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor
Rebecca Hendin on potential political candidates
Is your political party struggling? Maybe it’s time for it to refresh its lineup
‘True activism has to cost you something’: Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan on politics, paparazzi and parasocial fandom
The diminutive Derry Girls star isn’t afraid to speak her mind, even if it costs her fans and followers
UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health
British fertility clinics raise scientific and ethical objections over patients sending embryos’ genetic data abroad for analysis
From Eternity to Jamiroquai: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Elizabeth Olsen examines her life choices in metaphysical romcom and the elaborately titferred sometime Space Cowboy returns
Governor McMaster's order sparks debate on minority business opportunities in SC
Gov. Henry McMaster’s executive order restricting state agencies from awarding business contracts based on race is prompting a debate over fairness, opportunity
Masters in Business: JP Morgan's Paul Zummo
Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.