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Kings 125, Rockets 124: Houston suffers another late meltdown

For a second time in four days, the Rockets (17-9) blew a second-half lead of at least 14 points to a team with six-or-fewer wins entering the game.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:34 AM EST • Sports • rocketswire.usatoday.com
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Tillamook businesses celebrate major sales boost on Small Business Saturday

Downtown Tillamook was buzzing on Black Friday, and again on November 29, as small businesses welcomed a steady stream of shoppers for the Tillamook Chamber’s annual Small Business Saturday event.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:08 AM EST • Business • tillamookheadlightherald.com
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Canopy Northwest Arkansas expo in Fayetteville puts focus on immigrants pursuing business dreams

FAYETTEVILLE -- Businesses ranging from makers of homemade jams and jellies to major home renovators lined the walls at Canopy Northwest Arkansas' immigrant-owned business expo.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:45 PM EST • Business • nwaonline.com
Read the memos Google, Apple, Microsoft, and ServiceNow sent visa workers warning them not to travel

The US is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants. Several major tech companies are warning visa holders not to leave the country.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:39 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Former Duke football players use 3D printing to transform sports medicine

Their innovative products are now widely adopted across major sports leagues and colleges.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • abc11.com
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This simulation reveals what really happens near black holes

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and matter, researchers have built simulations that closely match real astronomical observations. These models reveal how matter forms chaotic, glowing disks and launches powerful outflows as it falls into black holes. It’s a major step toward decoding how these cosmic engines actually work.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Colorado’s business competitiveness shows cracks as investment drifts out of state

Business experts say 2025 was a mixed bag for Colorado's business climate.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • aspentimes.com
WATCH: Nicki Minaj discusses faith and politics with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA summit

Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them “role models” for young men.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

The US is pursuing a vessel in international waters near Venezuela on Sunday after attempting to intercept it, a US official said, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens its crackdown on the country’s oil industry.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:05 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Female rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:19 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Chargers vs. Cowboys: First-half takeaways from Week 16 game

The Chargers lead the Cowboys at the half.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Sports • chargerswire.usatoday.com
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Close Up: Longtime school superintendents move toward retirement; latest on health insurance

On this week's Close Up, a major health insurance deadline just passed and Congress left town without a deal.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Health • kcci.com
Devils Confirm Major Lineup Returns vs. Sabres

It truly is a Christmas/Holiday miracle. The New Jersey Devils confirm they will have major lineup returns when they host […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Sports • sportsnaut.com
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Gene Simmons tells Americans to 'shut up and stop worrying' about politics of their neighbors

Gene Simmons told CNN's Manu Raju Sunday that Americans should stop worrying about their neighbors' political beliefs and said, "It's their America too."

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:27 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
U.S, Nigeria sign $5.1 B health MOU, largest co‑investment under America First strategy

The United States has signed a five-year, $5

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • africa.businessinsider.com
10 best concerts of 2025, ranked

From Backstreet Boys to Oasis, we saw more than two dozen major shows in 2025. Here are the 10 most remarkable concerts of the year.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • usatoday.com
Jake Ferguson start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Jake Ferguson ahead of Week 16

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:02 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
Science says we’ve been nurturing “gifted” kids all wrong

A major international review has upended long-held ideas about how top performers are made. By analyzing nearly 35,000 elite achievers across science, music, chess, and sports, researchers found that early stars rarely become adult superstars. Most world-class performers developed slowly and explored multiple fields before specializing. The message is clear: talent grows through variety, not narrow focus.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Review: ‘Wizard of Oz’ sprinkles new magic on the classic story

City Springs Theatre’s “The Wizard of Oz” re-creates the 1939 classic film as faithfully as possible with fun performances, great music and Broadway-quality design.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ajc.com
12/21 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Oregon vs. Gonzaga

There are six Big Ten games set for the day, mainly involving schools at home hosting mid-majors. The two exceptions, however, include Penn State taking on Pitt in Hershey Pennsylvania and Oregon facing Gonzaga in the Northwest Elite Showdown in Portland. Pittsburgh vs Penn State Nittany Lions The first game of the day involves an […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • btpowerhouse.com
A.J. Preller had a busy week

Padres Notes No. 6

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:32 PM EST • Sports • gaslampball.com
Textbook basketball from Tajianna Roberts! 🙌

Textbook basketball from Tajianna Roberts! 🙌

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Do it for Trump: Treasury pushes businesses, wealthy people to contribute to 'Trump Accounts'

A pair of major contributions from business titans recently is part of a strategy to pump money into the new savings plans for children.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:54 AM EST • Business • politico.com
Men’s brains may age faster than women’s, suggests major new study | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, yet women are more at risk of Alzheimer's than men.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:35 AM EST • Science • sciencefocus.com
I Bought a Used iPhone 13 Mini and Learned a Hard Lesson

Commentary: The iPhone Air intrigued me but I didn't want to spend $1,000. So I got a $353 used iPhone 13 Mini, and found it quite capable despite a major drawback.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics

Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy reflects on who has been naughty and nice in Georgia politics for 2025.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Major collapse: perennial troublemaker to rescue crisis club

There are those images that burn themselves into the collective memory of an entire football club. For example, a sold-out Merkur Spiel-Arena on May 27, 2024. With the 3-0 win from the first leg in Bo...

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:01 AM EST • Sports • onefootball.com
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Another Health Condition, Study Says

Researchers have found a new link between exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ and one lifelong health condition. A Sweden-based study found that people exposed to two major environmental toxins are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:40 AM EST • Health • people.com
Jackson councilman concerned about business closures in city

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Businesses leaving Jackson is a trend many officials said they’re seeing more and more. Now, another long-standing business could be next if a major bridge stays…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:19 PM EST • Business • wjtv.com
Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026

The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:02 PM EST • Business • kentucky.com
Midwest Health acquires Overland Park senior-living facility

Midwest Health Inc. acquired Homestead Estates Memory Care in Overland Park, marking its second major Johnson County purchase this month.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Health • bizjournals.com
Krispy Kreme sells business in major market for $65 million

The company has debt to pay, it said.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Business • mlive.com
Trump secures agreements with major drugmakers to lower Medicaid prescription costs for Americans

President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine additional pharmaceutical companies joined its most-favored-nation pricing initiative.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:25 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Orioles Continue Hot Offseason, Improve Rotation With Impact Trade

The Baltimore Orioles have had one of the most active and successful offseasons in Major League Baseball, having already added Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Ward to their roster entering Friday. Even so, Orioles PBO Mike Elias has remained under intense pressure to fill Baltimore’s most glaring need: starting pitching. Baltimore has two talented […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:28 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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NFL Week 16 bold predictions: Philip Rivers torches 49ers, Jaguars stun Broncos

A crucial Week 16 slate of five bold predictions with major postseason implications.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:37 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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The Business of Sports Tourism: How Dallas Converts Sporting Events Into Long-Term Economic Growth

On the DLC Drop Podcast, Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul explains how the region recruits major sporting events—and what hosting nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches means for Dallas–Fort Worth’s economy, community, and global brand.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • marketscale.com
Entering an Important Window of Time - Kansas State University Athletics

Kansas State head coach Jeff Mittie said that he loves this time of year. The university is on winter break, meaning academics aren't a part of the equation,...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
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News Analysis: Trump's math problem: Rising prices, falling approval ratings

Rising prices have given President Trump a major political problem: Many of the voters who backed him last year are losing faith.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Where to Find Lorwyn Eclipsed Previews

Our return to the plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is here! Prepare for a pastoral preview season when Lorwyn Eclipsed debuts on January 5, 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • magic.wizards.com
Jets-Saints Preview

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets have gone through major staff and roster changes in the past year, the result being seven victories between them 15 weeks into the season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died

T. Rogers Wade mentored generations of young Georgians, like Attorney General Chris Carr, seeking traction in politics and the business world.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:56 PM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Trump signs order to expand access to marijuana, lower taxes on cannabis businesses

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts in motion the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Business • startribune.com
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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7 moments that defined UCLA sports in 2025

Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:41 PM EST • Sports • newsroom.ucla.edu
AFC North Recap Week 15: Ravens end Bengals’ season

Only two teams remain in the hunt for the AFC North crown after the Ravens’ Week 15 win over the Bengals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Sports • baltimorebeatdown.com
College basketball conference rankings: Big 12 tops high-major hierarchy

With nonconference play winding down, here's how the high-major conference hierarchy is shaping up

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats

With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:17 PM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Christiana Care, Virtua Health scrap regional care system plans

The two major healthcare networks signed a letter of intent "to explore the co-founding of a regional not-for-profit health system" back in July.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Health • delawareonline.com
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Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say

A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Business • wsbtv.com
Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
AJ McCarron named head coach of Birmingham Stallions, steps back from politics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and NFL veteran AJ McCarron has officially been named the new head coach of the Birmingham Sta

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:09 AM EST • Politics • abc3340.com
Galaxy Z Fold 8 tipped to upgrade two cameras next year

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to get major camera upgrades next year, including higher-resolution telephoto and ultrawide shooters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:49 AM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Banijay Entertainment Expands Creator Push With Breakout Format ‘All Star Hide and Seek’ From Finnish YouTuber Roni Bäck (EXCLUSIVE)

Banijay has picked up the breakout streaming format 'All Star Hide and Seek,' underscoring a broader push into creator-led entertainment.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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Blank Foundation to give $6 million to sports programs in metro Atlanta schools

The foundation, in partnership with Atlanta United, the Atlanta Falcons and the PGA Tour Superstore, will provide the funding to six school districts over three years.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • ajc.com
Democrats’ showing in Georgia special elections boosts party, unnerves Republicans

Competitive special elections have put once-securely Republican districts in play for Democrats, who seek to inch toward controlling the Georgia House in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Popular salad dressings, sold at Costco and reportedly Publix, recalled over ‘foreign objects’

Ventura Foods salad dressing recall affects thousands of cases at major retailers such as Costco due to black plastic contamination in onion ingredients.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.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
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
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • 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
Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors point to a thinner build, better display

Rumors claim that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will introduce major upgrades, particularly a thinner build and performance improvements.

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Apple Seen Moving From AI Laggard To Leader In 2026

Morgan Stanley sees Apple becoming an AI leader in 2026, starting with a new Siri digital assistant. Apple stock is in a tight pattern.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Technology • investors.com
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

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

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

Charging every night is extremely optional.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Three Things Learned from UNC’s win against ETSU

A good win against a pretty quality mid-major foe

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Thermal Energy Receives $1.5 Million in Repeat Business from Multinational Building Materials Company

Turnkey heat recovery project for four two-stage HeatSponge boiler economizers to be installed at second customer siteOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction solutions to major corporations around the world, today announced an order valued at approximately $1.5 million from a leading multinational building...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.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
Jake Paul vows to beat Anthony Joshua and 'shock the world', promises 'biggest upset in sports history'

Jake Paul the underdog for fight with former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua but vows to shock the world; AJ , who says he is honoured to be invited to America, could fight Tyson Fury in 2026 with talks taking place between the respective camps

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:20 AM EST • Sports • skysports.com
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Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado

The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:32 PM EST • Science • usatoday.com
State Farm Arena ranks among top live entertainment venues worldwide, Billboard says

The Atlanta arena placed fifth in the U.S. and seventh globally after hosting dozens of sold-out concerts, comedy shows and major sporting events.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Entertainment • cbsnews.com
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OpenAI just launched a Nano Banana competitor: ChatGPT Images

Nano Banana has been a major hit for Google, and now OpenAI is striking back.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:27 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like

Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Metro Atlanta health facility owners indicted for stealing over $1.4 million in Medicaid, AG says

"They’re abusing a program that’s meant to care for our most vulnerable Georgian," the attorney general said.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Health • wsbtv.com
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Inside Apple’s iPhone Road Map, From Foldable Screens to Curved Glass Cases

The iPhone family is growing again. Over the next two years, Apple is planning a major expansion of its smartphone product line that could see it selling at least seven new models of its flagship device by fall 2027, up from five iPhone models today, according to multiple people working directly ...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theinformation.com
Louisiana athletic director discusses program ahead of 68 Ventures Bowl

Louisiana VP for Intercollegiate Athletics, Bryan Maggard talks about the Ragin' Cajuns football team and other sports ahead of 68 Ventures Bowl.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:11 AM EST • Sports • theadvertiser.com
Why theater owners are nervous about the Warner Bros. sale

Theater owners fear a sale of Warner Bros. to another major media player could further decrease movie production at a time when the industry has faced multiple setbacks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Netflix Just Canceled One of My 10 Favorite Shows of the Year and I’m Not Happy

Netflix just made a major mistake. It canceled one of the best shows of 2025 after just one season, 'Boots,' and I'm not happy about it.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:52 AM EST • Entertainment • purewow.com
Galaxy Watch 4 now getting One UI 8 Watch with Wear OS 6, likely its last major update

Samsung is now rolling out One UI 8 Watch, its Wear OS 6 update, to the Galaxy Watch 4 series...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Bluetooth 6.0: What You Need to Know About the Future of Wireless Headphones

Bluetooth got a major upgrade, and it's already showing up in phones and headphones. Here's what to expect and what we're still waiting for.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Global Business Activity Growth Slows as Tariffs Bite

Business activity in the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia continued to grow as 2025 draws to a close, but at a slower pace as higher barriers to trade and uncertainty about relations between major powers took their toll.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:16 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
Barcelona XI vs Guadalajara – Predicted lineup and team news

Barcelona make the trip to Estadio Pedro Escartín to take on third-tier outfit CD Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 on Tuesday, as the holders begin the defence of the trophy they lifted la...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:39 AM EST • Sports • thefootballfaithful.com
SANMINA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ENERGY BUSINESS WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACTORY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

/PRNewswire/ -- Sanmina Corporation ("Sanmina") (NASDAQ: SANM), today announced a major expansion of its Energy business with a new state-of-the-art factory in...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:01 AM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
Wyatt Johnston with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings
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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:49 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Major San Marcos businesses that closed for good in 2025

From wings to vinyl, these spots said farewell.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • mysanantonio.com
LG will debut its first Micro RGB television at CES

LG is getting in on one of the newest trends for televisions with the introduction of Micro RGB.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Technology • engadget.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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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Sports • npr.org
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GM Revamps In-Car Entertainment, Adds Apple Music Directly to Cadillac and Chevrolet

General Motors ($GM) is taking a major step to modernize its in-car entertainment experience. The company is rolling out a built-in Apple ($AAPL) Music app to selec...

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Dec 15, 2025 • 2:05 PM EST • Entertainment • tipranks.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
Indie singers, 2 rock bands announced as latest Musikfest 2026 headliners

Indie band AJR will be coming to the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on August 9, 2026.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:23 AM EST • Entertainment • wfmz.com
Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • abcnews.go.com
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Ant Group Announces Major Upgrades to Its 15-Million-MAU AI Health App AQ Amid Wider Push into Health Sector

HANGZHOU, China, December 15, 2025--Ant Group today announced major upgrades to its AI health app AQ, with a new Chinese name "Ant A-Fu." The character "Fu" conveys good wishes and well-being, reflecting the app’s goal to promote better health and quality of life.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

The global success of “Parasite,” “Minari” and “Squid Game” has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Entertainment • apnews.com
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More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

The global success of “Parasite,” “Minari” and “Squid Game” has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Entertainment • abcnews.go.com
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Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

Megan Zipprich, an animal science major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, was among the 10 recipients of the All-American Livestock Judging Award during the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, held in November in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psu.edu
National Avenue businesses losing customers to construction

A major reconstruction project hasn't even begun, but work moving underground utilities has made access to parking and some businesses difficult.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:03 AM EST • Business • jsonline.com
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Data Breaches Confirmed by Revere Health & Health Management Systems of America

Revere Health in Utah and Health & Health Management Systems of America in Michigan have recently confirmed that they have experienced cyberattacks in Revere Health in Utah and Health & Health Management Systems of America in Michigan have recently confirmed that they have experienced cyberattacks in which patient data was exposed.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • hipaajournal.com
The Week Ahead: Republicans face a health care dilemma

Republicans are staring down a major health care challenge as Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are set to expire at the end of the month. With a two-week recess beginning Dec. 22, they only have…

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Brian Kemp’s lame-duck dilemma: Swing big or play it safe?

The two-term Georgia governor enters his last legislative session next month.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com