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Danville City Council says ‘yes’ to new entertainment center

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An all-in-one trampoline park, restaurant and rock climbing facility could be coming to one city in Central Illinois. The Danville City Council voted Tuesday night wit…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:48 AM EST • Entertainment • wcia.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, awards, how to watch

All you need to know ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlutd.com
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlantafalcons.com
OnePlus 15R Hands-on: If only battery and refresh rate were the name of the game

If you stuff a bigger battery and faster display into a device that copies its more expensive counterpart, does that...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
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
Employer health insurance costs reach record highs in Oregon

In Oregon, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance climbed to $24,688 last year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
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Poll: Jerry Demings, David Jolly are tied, but concerns remain about nominating another former Republican

A PPP survey found 22% support for both Democrats now, but there's trouble for Jolly the more respondents learned about his record in Congress.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025

It was another great year for science fiction.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating

“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Seattle passes new transparency law aimed at political consultants

The bill is Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson’s last as a member of the council and would target outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell's unique advisor arrangement.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • seattletimes.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
Video Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Analysts share their naughty and nice lists for Texas politics

In honor of the holiday season, Capital Tonight brought on Democratic and Republican analysts to share their naughty and nice lists in Texas politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Best Bets: Duluth-made Christmas rom-coms on big screen

Also this week: Hillside Holiday Market, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" music live, Rubber Chicken holiday revue, Strikepoint holiday concert and Jolabokaflod.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Entertainment • duluthnewstribune.com
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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
'False hope': Why families who celebrated California's new mental health court feel let down by it

Ronda Deplazes thought Gov. Newsom's CARE Court could save her son as he struggled with mental illness. Almost three years later, she and other families say little has changed for them.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:10 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
The week in politics (Dec. 17, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And soprano Sarah Brightman discusses her career and previews an upcoming holiday concert in Sugar Land.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Venezuela condemns ‘warmongering threats’ as Trump orders oil blockade

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:21 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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A small but crucial detail provides a clue on iPhone Fold pricing

There’s never been any doubt that next year’s iPhone Fold is going to be an extremely expensive device, but a...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:02 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Maga loyalist expands investigation into intelligence officials who angered Trump

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Named 2025 Special Olympics Michigan Sports Partner of the Year

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ilitchnewshub.com
Fort Belvoir Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Youth Sports

Exercise and physical activity play key roles in quality of life, health and mental fitness, according to the World Health Organization, and Fort Belvoir Families have been reaping the benefits of an innovative Fort Belvoir program that has recently been awarded by the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • dvidshub.net
MAGA armada | Latest US politics news from The Economist

Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:43 AM EST • Politics • economist.com
OpenAI is the latest in Silicon Valley to hire a former British politician

The ChatGPT maker has hired former British Chancellor George Osborne to run the global arm of its "Stargate" AI infrastructure initiative.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
When politics overtakes the pulpit, faith and community lose

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Politics • beaconjournal.com
2025 was Robby Hoffman’s year, but don’t call her an overnight success

Comedian Robby Hoffman reflects on the path that led her to her first Netflix stand-up special, "Wake Up," directed by John Mulaney.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
15 must-watch British crime drama series

Whether with an old-fashioned one-case-per-episode or a more sprawling multistrand story, quaint or violent, historic or modern, the birthplace of Agatha Christie understands that we all need stories that make sense of seemingly senseless acts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
The 12 unforgettable TV moments of 2025

Here are some of the year's most memorable TV moments and episodes, according to the Times staff.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
NYC ‘science of reading’ initiative: How a Staten Island school is leading the way

A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:50 AM EST • Science • silive.com
Why Are Democrats So Afraid to Even Mention the Source of Trump’s Political Power?

We're not doing this country any favors by steering people away from the truth.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:14 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress

Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Data centers have a political problem — and Big Tech wants to fix it

A growth engine for the economy is becoming a political albatross. Can messaging change that?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

A group of moderate Republicans have warned for months that their party’s plan to eliminate clean energy tax credits would contribute to utility bills skyrocketing.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics

Good morning. ‘Sunburn’ has been waiting for you.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Wright State, Central State not compliant with Ohio ‘science of reading’ standards, state audit finds

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced this week that Wright State and Central State are two of 10 Ohio universities not fully compliant with a new state law requiring Ohio’s teaching institutions to ban literacy approaches other than the “science of reading” from their curriculum.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • daytondailynews.com
FIFA Women’s Champions Cup tickets on sale now

Tickets are now on sale for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semi-finals, hosted at Brentford's stadium on Wednesday 28 January.Juniors can attend for £5 and adults for as little as £13, with discou...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Sports • brentfordfc.com
Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:58 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed

Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Premier League legend, to be recognised at Sports Personality of the Year

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • independent.co.uk
'Fallout' is bleak but funny science fission : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Fallout is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. The series is set in the game's post-apocalyptic world – an America divided into factions wrestling for control of an irradiated wasteland. When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless – and kinda funny. Fallout just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we’re revisiting our conversation about the show.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Henry to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Thierry Henry wins 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award

Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Tuesday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
MIT grieves shooting death of renowned director of plasma science center

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home, and no details about a suspect or motive have been released

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries

Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegations

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:55 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Nonprofit for disabled adults shines as Loudoun's small business of the year

This is how the work day gets started at Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), a nonprofit that links adults who have disabilities with jobs: More than half of the 200 participants head out for work in the community, others staff three businesses operating inside the large ECHO headquarters near Leesburg, Virginia. Michael Doolin has earned a paycheck there for two…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:53 AM EST • Business • nbcwashington.com
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Myanmar regime claims Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ despite son’s fears

Noble laureate's son says military must 'prove' Suu Kyi is healthy after years in detention following military coup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2025

On Thursday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Jared Kushner’s Luxury Dreams Collide With Balkan Politics

His firm pulled out of a planned luxury hotel in Serbia after anti-government protests, while a resort in Albania is being overshadowed by local scandals.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #285: Dismissing politics as ‘dirty’ is wrong and self-defeating

Rep. Lee H. Hamilton argues that politics is not inherently corrupt and stresses the importance of civic engagement. He highlights how public and private vir...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • news.iu.edu
Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement

Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Council member-elect Denzel McCampbell both identify as democratic socialists.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:01 PM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Morehead State knocks off Little Rock 78-64

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) George Marshall scored 17 points as Morehead State beat Little Rock 78-64 on Tuesday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
'Schoolyard bullies' or voice of the police? Signal 99 shapes debate

As Signal 99, Carolyn Adams and her collaborators have become an increasingly prominent voice in Cincinnati-area politics.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Politics • cincinnati.com
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Robinhood Expands Sports Betting Via Prediction Markets

Since the end of last year, 11 billion event contracts have been traded on Robinhood’s platform which allows investors to wager on sports, politics, and other categories.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Sports • barrons.com
What's next for the historic Valley Plaza shopping center, set for demolition

City leaders said the site could be redeveloped, potentially including affordable housing

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:21 PM EST • Business • spectrumnews1.com
Myanmar junta says Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ after son raises alarm

Myanmar’s junta said on Tuesday that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is “in good health,” a day after her son told Reuters he has received little information about the 80-year-old’s condition and fears she could die without him knowing.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:49 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
Why Steve Kerr is committed to keeping Warriors' starting lineup consistent after recent changes

Warriors coach Steve Kerr detailed why he's committed to keeping a consistent starting lineup after experimenting with a number of different options.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:46 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
State health agency issues first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

Among the findings of a statewide study of alcohol use: Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:33 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving from Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure against leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime and suggesting an economic motive to the US’ military campaign in the region.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Tomball businesses brace for planned power outage during critical holiday week

Tomball businesses face disruption due to a planned power outage on Wednesday, impacting holiday sales. Utility upgrades aim to prevent future extended outages.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:10 PM EST • Business • khou.com
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The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search

In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a bug...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:21 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Ancient bees laid eggs inside bones

A 20,000 year old fossil uncovered in a tarantula-filled cave has paleontologists stunned.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Science • popsci.com
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Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users

Amazon’s AI-powered voice assistant has a new home on the web.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:10 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The issue that's animating a key slice of the Democratic base: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump's chief of staff in the spotlight.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:09 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Samsung Expands Premium Micro RGB Lineup for 2026 With New Sizes and Advanced Features

From 115-inch cinematic displays to 55-inch premium formats, the new lineup offers enhanced color precision and intelligent processing capabilities

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • news.samsung.com
New Samsung Micro RGB TVs are sized for your living room

But will prices be sizes for your bank account?

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Perplexity’s revamped iPad app doubles down on research tools

Perplexity has rebuilt its iPad in an attempt to broaden its appeal to students and professionals who rely on the iPad for their daily tasks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:37 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
House GOP health package lowers spending but boosts uninsured

The Congressional Budget Office estimates Republican leaders’ plan would save billions but lead to tens of thousands more without health insurance.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Health • politico.com
LightBuddy is a new fully customizable ring light Mac app

LightBuddy is a new ring light Mac app by developer Guilherme Rambo, which features full color control, HDR, multi-display support, and more.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:06 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Politics and Disasters Challenge Thai, Indonesian Central Banks

Central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will make their last interest rate decisions of 2025 under a cloud of economic challenges from politics to weather.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums for Affordable Care Act recipients.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:48 PM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Commentary: In disparaging Reiner, Trump shows the shriveled heart of an us-vs.-them presidency

Unlike his predecessors, Trump has repeatedly shown he cares only for his supporters and political allies. While many condemned his cruelty, Republican leaders continue to turn a blind eye.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Entertainment Industry Humans Launch 'Creators Coalition on AI'

A group of artists and entertainment pros have formed the Creators Coalition on AI, an agnostic convening organization to address concerns.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Entertainment • animationmagazine.net
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews

Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality,” Bondi “whiffed” on the Epstein files and Vance’s pro-Trump makeover was “political.”

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:40 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research

Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said the new fusion and computing offices will focus on fostering industries for emerging technologies.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:38 PM EST • Science • aip.org
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Home health care aide steals elderly woman’s credit card info, police say

A home health care aide and her partner are accused of stealing an 81-year-old woman's credit card information to make more than $1200 in payments.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Health • nbcphiladelphia.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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Polis-backed HOME Act aims to increase Colorado housing near transit, businesses

Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic House Speaker Pro Tempore Andrew Boesenecker on Tuesday unveiled proposed legislation aimed at reducing barriers to building affordable housing. The bill, known as the HOME Act, will enable the construction of more new homes near transit and local businesses. “Today’s announcement is a big step in Colorado’s nation-leading work to […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:07 PM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
‘Bo Schembechler would never stop throwing up’: How Michigan’s scandal reveals college sports’ transformation

Legendary Michigan-based columnist Mitch Albom says Bo Schembechler would be sickened by today's college sports landscape where player poaching and money have replaced loyalty in an era unrecognizable to the iconic coach.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
ACA subsidy fraud is 'rampant,' Republicans say. Some health policy experts disagree

The GOP is pointing to a new Government Accountability Office report on subsidy fraud to argue against extending enhanced ACA subsidies.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:49 PM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Fans are furious with Netflix for canceling this show

Netflix has revealed the fate of a new comedy drama

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Entertainment • nj.com
Fifteen Ohio higher ed institutions must align literacy programs with Science of Reading, or else

Two years after Ohio committed to teaching the Science of Reading, Gov. Mike DeWine is now warning colleges and universities to get with the program.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Science • statenews.org
Access Health CT extends enrollment period after website outage

People who were unable to enroll for health care coverage through Access Health CT due to intermittent website outages before the deadline at midnight on Monday still have a chance to sign up. The website has been restored, but anyone who missed out can contact Access Health CT by Saturday, Dec. 20 to enroll. “We understand how important access to…

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • nbcconnecticut.com
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Dems push DOJ to reveal hidden Jack Smith report as GOP readies deposition

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
The Party Politics of Sovereign House

Nick Allen’s venue in Dimes Square was a popular gathering spot for right-wing Zoomers. Now, he’s opening a new club called Reign, an attempt to build a lasting cultural institution.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:06 PM EST • Politics • newyorker.com
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A Talent for Comedy and Liberal Politics

Rob Reiner was a mainstream liberal, devoted to expanding social rights and benefits to people arbitrarily denied them.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Politics • prospect.org
Enter the Mob Maze

Step into Mob Maze, a roguelite multiplayer adventure with SUPER-SIZED environments and scaled-up obstacles, available through the Server list in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition! Do you have what it takes to conquer this colossal place with your unique abilities, grab precious loot, and escape before it’s too late? Let’s find out!

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Opinion | Academic Politics at Their Most Counterproductive

The American Historical Association is being torn apart over members’ views on Israel.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:53 PM EST • Politics • chronicle.com
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam

Keep the mic on you, instead of the camera.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:22 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Florida Realtors PAC throws its weight behind Bill Poteet in HD 82 GOP Primary

'He would be an outstanding addition to the Florida House of Representatives.'

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:12 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Aristotle’s Politics has wisdoms and warnings for our age of tech utopias and inequality

Are we all political animals? Aristotle thought so. Politics, he believed, was the art of the possible, but extremes of wealth could harm democracies.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:09 PM EST • Politics • theconversation.com
The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose

Editorial: The US president has repeatedly targeted American media in an attempt to muzzle debate and scrutiny. His attempt to export the bullying must be resisted

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:04 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Space Force Uses Magic: The Gathering-Style Cards To Announce The War Names For Its Satellites

You've really got to see the cards to believe them.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:03 PM EST • Technology • jalopnik.com