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GenAI users Larian forced to build Divinity around RAM shortage caused by GenAI

Larian's new Divinity game is having to be made with the current RAM storage in mind - a shortage caused by generative AI tools like the ones Larian employ.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:52 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
The creator of Anthropic's Claude Code likes to hire engineers who do 'side quests' like making kombucha

Claude Code creator Boris Cherny said that he looked for engineers with "cool weekend projects." Anthropic is also looking for "generalists," he said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Apple’s Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook Was Tested With An A15 Bionic, Making It Slower Than The Current-Generation iPad, Retail Versions Said To Feature An A18 Pro

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
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
Why Being a Black, Female Science Teachers Matters So Much to Students Like Me

Educator's view: Diversity in teaching and STEM is not just about who stands at the front of the classroom, but about who kids believe they can become

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Science • the74million.org
ChatGPT Adds Realism to Its Powerful Image Generator

Looks like real photos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • petapixel.com
This giant microbe organizes its DNA in a surprising way

3-D microscopy shows that the giant bacterium Thiovulum imperiosus squeezes its DNA into peripheral pouches, not a central mass like typical bacteria.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
State-County Mental Health Talks Blow Past Deadlines

“Let’s be real. If all we are doing is restoring somebody—which, to be blunt, is forced medication and flash cards on basic court procedures like ‘Who is a judge?’ ‘What does your lawyer do?’—it is not treatment.”

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • wweek.com
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The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • appleinsider.com
I tried to do all my Christmas shopping at Costco in one trip. Here are the 12 best gifts and deals I found.

While shopping for Christmas gifts at Costco this year, I found deals on stocking stuffers and name-brand items from brands like Touchland and Dyson.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Nightlife in Raleigh: Top clubs, bars and entertainment

Raleigh's nightlife is thriving, and the city has plenty to offer residents and visitors alike.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Entertainment • wral.com
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U.S. scientists must compete internationally, just like auto and steel workers do

“We ask auto and steel workers to compete with the world, yet we treat research funding as something that must be protected from it,” an economist writes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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Former Bills fan favorite delivers memorable quote after Patriots loss

Patriots WR Mack Hollins, a former Bills fan favorite, doesn't like to let things linger and delivered one of the more memorable quotes of the season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:35 AM EST • Sports • democratandchronicle.com
Kansas State Football: It’s All About Trust

Drew likes what he sees with the developing K-State staff.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:31 PM EST • Sports • bringonthecats.com
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
Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth

Colin – Mainoo is built for the chaos, but not for defending it Ruben Amorim has faced a hail of questions about the inclusion of Kobbie Mainoo in his plans for much of this season, and rightfully so. The young midfielder quickly broke into the first team under Erik ten Hag and looked like a […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:39 PM EST • Sports • thebusbybabe.sbnation.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
How a Trump business deal with a crypto firm exposes potential conflicts of interest

Crypto.com was under siege — investigated by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration and told enforcement action was likely. Then Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and the company’s legal peril dissipated.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Business • pbs.org
Heart attacks are less harmful at night. And that might be key to treating them.

Controlling immune cells' internal clocks helped reduce inflammatory damage in conditions like heart attack and sickle cell disease, a mouse study found.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
6 takeaways from Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles’ unvarnished interviews

When the history of the Donald Trump presidencies is written, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’ remarkable interviews with Vanity Fair are likely to figure substantially.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Netflix has done its second big podcast deal as it prepares to launch a slate of shows in early 2026

Netflix's podcast deal with iHeartMedia brings exclusive video podcasts like "The Breakfast Club" and "My Favorite Murder" to the streamer in 2026.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity

This analysis examines how people of color fare compared to White people across 64 measures of health, health care, and social determinants of health using the most recent data available from federal surveys and administrative sets as well as the 2023 KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:41 AM EST • Health • kff.org
Angie Nixon still mulling political future as 2026 nears

Compounding Nixon’s Senate hopes, and likely fueling her delay in making a decision, is a difficult, if not nonexistent, path to victory statewide.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:33 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
'If You Like Baldur's Gate 3, This Is Gonna Be Great' — Larian Boss Swen Vincke Reveals What to Expect From Divinity in First Interview Since The Game Awards Announcement

Larian boss Swen Vincke reveals what to expect from Divinity in his first interview since The Game Awards announcement.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
How cryptocurrency is changing politics

From electoral campaigns to government investments, crypto is everywhere and looks like it’s here to stay

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:31 AM EST • Politics • theweek.com
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Ramanujan’s 100-year-old pi formula is still revealing the Universe

Ramanujan’s elegant formulas for calculating pi, developed more than a century ago, have unexpectedly resurfaced at the heart of modern physics. Researchers at IISc discovered that the same mathematical structures behind these formulas also describe real-world phenomena like turbulence, percolation, and even black holes. What once seemed like pure mathematics now appears deeply intertwined with the physical laws governing the universe.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.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
Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now

Last spring, CellarTracker, a wine-collection app, built an AI-powered sommelier to make unvarnished wine recommendations based on a person’s palate. The problem was the chatbot was too nice. “It's just very polite, instead of just saying, ‘It's really unlikely you'll like the wine,’” CellarTracker CEO Eric LeVine said.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Mount Athletics Announces Partnership With Accelerate Sports Ventures - Mount St. Mary's University

EMMITSBURG, Md. (December 16, 2025) - Mount St. Mary's University has officially partnered with Accelerate Sports Ventures to serve as the department's Revenue Sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) consultancy. As the college athletics landscape continues to evolve, Accelerate will play a pivotal role in advising the administration, head coaches, student-athletes, and staff to best navigate this new era of college sports.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:23 AM EST • Sports • mountathletics.com
Five Penn State Sports Moments That Felt Like Christmas Morning

These five recent moments made us feel like kids again.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Sports • onwardstate.com
House GOP moderates signal they’ll fall in line with Johnson’s health plan

Vulnerable members have agitated for a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies. But that appears unlikely to happen.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:23 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Will Congressional Inaction Force Farmers to Choose Between Health Insurance and Their Farm Budget?

Farmers likely need to prepare for substantially higher premiums and healthcare costs for 2026, unless Congress acts now to address the problem.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:11 PM EST • Health • agweb.com
Oklahoma doctor explains health risks of processed meats

Health experts warn processed meats like bacon and hot dogs are linked to higher risks of cancer, heart disease, stroke and obesity, while unprocessed meats are healthier choices.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:59 PM EST • Health • news9.com
Ford ends F-150 Lightning production, starts battery storage business

It looks like battery electric vehicles are out of fashion at the Blue Oval.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:05 PM EST • Business • arstechnica.com
How smart small business owners are planning for a successful 2026 — even on a tight budget

Affordable small business internet, strategic spending, and investing in people help owners like Amanda Hofman and Sara McCarthy prepare for success.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Sports entertainment is finally dead in WWE

It sounds like WWE is done using the term ”sports entertainment” after the sad ending of John Cena’s career.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • cagesideseats.com
Every Rockefeller Center Christmas tree since the 1930s, and where it came from

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is arguably the most famous tree in the country. Here's what it has looked like through the years.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:51 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Like it or not, the end of the year doesn't mean letting off the gas

Don't say bah humbug to applying to jobs during the holiday season.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:24 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
MSI MEG X870E Godlike X Edition Review

MSI aims for the AMD motherboard crown with one of the most over the top halo tier models we've seen yet. You get a crazy specification with cutting edge features and an equally mad price. But has MSI done enough to beat the competition?

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:17 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
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Health insurance costs rising in 2026: What to know

Whether you have insurance through work, Medicare, or the exchange, you are likely paying more next year.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • newsday.com
Sacramento Kings depth chart: This season and in the future

How the Sacramento Kings are projected to look like this season and beyond

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:37 AM EST • Sports • hoopshype.com
Irrelevant Hickenlooper draws a challenger

State Sen. Julie Gonzales should be ashamed of herself. Doesn’t Gonzales understand that U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper is entitled to the Democratic nomination for Senate? Doesn’t Gonzales know that, just like in 2020, Hickenlooper “needs his sleep” and cannot be bothered with some pesky, young state senator who actually knows why she is running? And […]

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Dec 15, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Vikings vs. Cowboys: Dallas falls flat in loss to Minnesota, likely dealing final blow to playoff hopes

The Cowboys aren’t mathematically eliminated from the playoffs at 6-7-1, but it would take a miracle for them to make it.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 11:32 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Dell and Lenovo may limit mid-range laptops to 8GB DDR5 RAM in response to rising memory prices

With DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketing, some mid-range laptops could soon ship with budget-level specs. TrendForce expects companies like Dell and Lenovo to stock more notebooks with 8GB of memory. These reasonably priced options may no longer handle intense office and gaming tasks.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 9:18 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
The world's largest truck stop makes 350,000 meals a year

Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, is the Disney World for truckers. But why are family-owned truck stops like this one drying up across America?

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:22 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Viking-Age Grave Reveals a Burial Unlike Anything Seen Before

Why was she buried this way?

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Dec 14, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Supernova immersion model suggests Earth-like planets are more common in the universe

Rocky planets like our Earth may be far more common than previously thought, according to new research published in the journal Science Advances. It suggests that when our solar system formed, a nearby ...

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Dec 14, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • phys.org
You Might Soon See 8GB Laptops Everywhere, as Manufacturers Are Likely to Make High-RAM Configurations Unaffordable

Memory shortages are anticipated to pose constraints on laptop manufacturers, as a new report states that 8GB memory will become common.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:52 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
5 Free Apps That Can Replace Your Microsoft Office Subscription

If you are tired of paying a fortune for a Microsoft Office subscription, you must check out some alternative apps like Canva, Mailspring, and more.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 10:47 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
Can Lawmakers Find a Solution to Expiring Health Care Subsidies?

The United States Senate rejected a pair of health care bills that would have delivered relief to more than 20 million Americans before the end of the year. Now, cost-saving subsidies added to the Affordable Care Act in 2021 are likely to expire on New Year’s Eve, causing patient prices to increase by as much as 100%. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports in this week’s Sunday Focus.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Health • today.com
CNET’s Complete Pet Tech Roundup: We Tested Every Device With Our Pets

CNET explored every kind of pet technology to see what we -- and our four-legged friends -- liked the most.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
At this small buyout firm, talking about AI for cost-cutting is off-limits

Unlike their buyout peers, Tide Rock isn't looking to AI to cut costs. Instead, it's CEO told us, its using it to find new customers and deals.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:28 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

The Republican plans to pick off five Democratic-held congressional seats in Texas once seemed like a sure thing. Not anymore.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Strange, 7-hour explosion from deep space is unlike anything scientists have seen — Space photo of the week

Astronomers used major telescopes across the world to probe a cosmic explosion 8 billion light-years from the solar system.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Indiana's redistricting debate was unlike any I've covered. Here's why

Typically redistricting is a wonky topic with little public appeal. Not this time.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • indystar.com
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This Week in Gaming (Week 51)

Welcome to the second to last full week of 2025 and most likely the last week of any kind of interesting new game releases. This week's major release is a first person MMO set in a post Soviet-era universe. If that's not your ginger bread flavour, how about a top-down mix between a MOBA and an RPG, ...

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:36 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
Repairs needed after business hit-and-run

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned business in Scranton is reeling after a hit-and-run crash that badly damaged their property. The owners are now looking for answers, hoping someone will come forward. The family told 28/22 News while there have been instances when someone sideswiped their fence, they’ve never seen anything quite like this […]

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Dec 13, 2025 • 11:33 PM EST • Business • 2822news.com
‘Silent Hill f’ Wins Big at The Horror Game Awards 2025, Including Game of the Year

Unlike The Game Awards 2025 last Thursday, Konami’s Silent Hill f was the big winner at The Horror Game Awards 2025. Nominated in six categories, NeoBard’s survival horror hit took home four awards, including the coveted Game of the Year. Apart from Silent Hill f, the only other multiple award winner was Frankie Smile Show’s […]

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Dec 13, 2025 • 8:10 PM EST • Technology • bloody-disgusting.com
The Edna Karr-St. Augustine state-title winner posts familiar result in Dome away from home

For Edna Karr, this was a business trip. A ride across the Crescent City Connection and into the place that felt like home.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 7:52 PM EST • Sports • nola.com
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Crowd rallies in Lewiston in support of Somalis

Speakers at the Lewiston rally pushed back against Trump’s recent comments about Somalis: “We are Americans. We are citizens, right? He should respect us and protect us and serve us like any other American.”

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Slab is the first MIDI controller built exclusively for Serato Studio

Slab gives Serato Studio users an MPC-like hands-on controller for chopping samples and building beats

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Dec 13, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The great wealth transfer will likely reshape U.S. politics. Are we headed for a ‘millennial civil war’?
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Dec 13, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Democrat likens Trump’s economic messaging to famous Ron Burgundy moment
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Dec 13, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Music City Madness: How sports build community across fanbases

For University alum Larry Gies, sports are all about a community coming together. Before tipoff for Illinois men’s basketball’s game against Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 6, Gies talked about what an off-campus event like this means. “I think it’s just all about community,” Gies said. “Life’s about community, life’s about interacting with people,...

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:53 AM EST • Sports • dailyillini.com
Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication

Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex scientific ideas in creative and engaging ways. Founded in 2015, the contest encourages young people to break down advanced scientific theories using imagination and storytelling— “Steven Spielberg meets Albert Einstein,” as organizers describe it. Lee’s submission centers on the principle of least time in physics, a concept that explains why light always travels the path that takes the least amount of time. To bring the idea to life, she used intricate origami characters and stop-motion animation, along with simple at-home experiments, she said. “The fact that light always travels via the path that takes the least amount of time sounds simple at first, but nature is full of surprises,” she said. “This principle is actually very profound and underlies many different fields in physics that seem completely unrelated, from optics to Newton’s laws to Einstein’s theory of relativity.” Also, origami has long been one of her passions and integrating it into her project felt natural. She often makes origami gifts for friends and teaches origami in her school clubs. “A single 10-second scene would take hours to craft,” she said, noting the mixture of stop-motion and post-production editing required to animate expressions and movement. To ensure the science remained accurate and accessible, she spent time reading books and online resources, writing a script, creating a storyboard, and filming and editing repeatedly until the visuals worked.The experiments were among the biggest challenges. To demonstrate water waves, she used everyday household items — “a spatula and an electric toothbrush to vibrate the waves, glass in a baking pan for different depths, and an iPhone flashlight so the waves would be visible.” She also put careful thought into explaining the principle through analogies, including a gingerbread man and a fox. “Analogies and visuals are incredibly important,” she said. “Visual demonstrations allow viewers to see how the science actually works.” Beyond the competition, Lee is deeply involved in science leadership and advocacy. She serves as International President of miRcore, the world’s largest student computational biology organization, with 136 chapters across five countries. She leads a 20-member executive board, organizes outreach connecting schools worldwide, and has helped run workshops at locations including Scripps Research Institute and the University of Michigan. “I used to be intimidated,” she said, but she gradually grew her skills and confidence. “Now I am no longer afraid to use my voice and enthusiasm to bring out the best in others.” Her research experience includes two peer-reviewed papers on asthma and vaping. Misconceptions around vaping, she said, show why clear science communication matters. “Our research shows that there is long-term harm to your lungs on the cellular level that isn’t obvious unless you come down with an illness like the flu,” she said. Lee also founded Full Hearts at Eastlake High School, transforming the small club into one of the school’s largest, with hands-on service projects in partnership with local nonprofits. She continues mentoring younger students to sustain the mission. If she wins the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Grace hopes the $100,000 science lab prize for her school will expand opportunities for students who have limited access to equipment and hands-on science outside the classroom.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • thestarnews.com
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Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'

Dick Van Dyke is officially a centenarian! Here are three research-backed staples in his routine that he credits for his 100 years of life.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • cnbc.com
As Epstein releases near, Americans think Trump knew about Epstein’s alleged crimes

Friday featured yet another drop in the drip-drip-drip of new information from the Jeffrey Epstein files. This time: new pictures released by House Democrats that feature Donald Trump and other powerful people like Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon and Richard Branson, culled from tens of thousands of photos from Epstein’s estate.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 7:55 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’

Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is direc…

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
War of the words: Why Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing is more than a fight over a backpack

A fight over words like "execution," "manifesto" and "Faraday" is the undercard bout at Luigi Mangione's ongoing evidence-suppression hearing in NYC.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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St. Charles wins state title over Shaw with winning field goal after unsportsmanlike penalty

There were just 5 seconds remaining.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:30 PM EST • Sports • nola.com
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House G.O.P. Releases Health Plan That Would Allow Subsidies to End

The legislation, expected to come to a vote next week, would make changes that could eventually affect health care costs but are unlikely to immediately curb rising premiums.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:09 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Pittsburgh's Black Market showcases local and Black-owned businesses

The Black Market, part of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Pittsburgh, is a venue where small businesses sell unique homemade gifts like purses, jewelry and body butters.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:56 PM EST • Business • wtae.com
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Jayden Quaintance making great progress: What about Mo Dioubate?

“It was like a Christmas miracle.”

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:24 PM EST • Sports • aseaofblue.com
House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension

House Republicans on Friday unveiled a health care bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party, like cost sharing reductions and reforms to th…

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:23 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies — the latest sign that Congress is unlikely to avert skyrocketing insurance premiums for millions of Americans in the new year.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:18 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
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House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies — the latest sign that Congress is unlikely to avert skyrocketing insurance premiums for millions of Americans in the new year.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:18 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Officials warn Californians of 'junk' health care plans supported by White House

It is very likely that ACA tax credits will expire by January.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:02 PM EST • Health • sfgate.com
IKEA's new wireless charger is as cute as it is practical

IKEA has a new collection of wireless chargers, including one that looks like a silicone donut.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 2:50 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Unlike Taylor Swift, I argue with my partner every day. We've been together for 30 years.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's claim they never argue. I've been married for 30 years and I fight daily with my partner. It's healthier this way.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Why reliable internet is a must-have for a growing Brooklyn retail business

Spectrum Business helps Brooklyn retail businesses like Rider Gifts grow, enabling seamless e-commerce and team collaboration.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:05 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Giant structure discovered deep beneath Bermuda is unlike anything else on Earth

A thick layer of more than 12 miles of rock may explain why Bermuda seems to float above the surrounding ocean.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:54 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Want To Know What The Last 2 Minutes Before Being Swallowed By A Volcanic Eruption Look Like? Now You Can

RIP Camera V3.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:24 AM EST • Science • iflscience.com
Why affordability is the 'beating heart' of the ACA enhanced subsidy debate, health policy experts say

Health plans proposed by Senate Democrats and Republicans failed on Thursday, making it more likely enhanced ACA subsidies would expire at year end.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:17 AM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Resident Evil Requiem is "like jumping into a cold bath after sitting in a hot sauna"

Resident Evil: Requiem is "like jumping into a cold bath after sitting in a hot sauna" in terms of how it splits Leon and Grace's sections, Capcom say.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:10 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
A Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuela and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling

The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Business • nytimes.com
Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will have differing gameplay like "jumping into a cold bath after a hot sauna"

Resident Evil Requiem's dual protagonists will represent two styles of gameplay, which its developers describe as "jumping into a cold bath after a hot sauna".

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:05 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Kirby Air Riders team is disbanding soon, but game could get another balance patch

According to director Masahiro Sakurai, the team behind Kirby Air Riders will be disbanding soon. At this point there largely isn’t a reason to keep everyone together. Development is finished, and as previously announced, the game isn’t getting DLC. However, we’re likely to get one more balance patch. Sakurai shared the following on social media: “As discussed in Air Riders...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Scientists reveal the real benefits and hidden risks of medical cannabis

A sweeping review of more than 2,500 studies reveals that despite booming public enthusiasm, cannabis has strong scientific support for only a few medical uses, leaving most popular claims—like relief for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia—on shaky ground. The findings spotlight a persistent gap between what people believe cannabis can do and what clinical evidence actually shows.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
What's on the agenda for Toure today?

Yes, that's right - Manchester City assistant Kolo Toure will be facing the cameras this lunchtime to preview Sunday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace. Boss Pep Guardiola has a "personal matter" to deal with so is not around today but is expected to return to work on Saturday and will be in the dugout at Selhurst Park. Toure is likely to field questions about City's magnificent win at Real Madrid during the week and the title race as it reaches an important juncture.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:43 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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The year the Big Tech job market cracked

"It feels like recruiters are looking for Superman," said one job seeker who's struggled during the tech job market's brutal year.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:02 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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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?

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Scientists have been studying the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e. Could it harbor alien life? : Short Wave

Want to be a top notch candidate for hosting alien life? Then there's a few key requirements you should be aware of: Ideally, you're a large object like a moon or a planet; scientists suspect you also have an atmosphere and water; plus, you should orbit your star from a nice mid-range distance — in the "Goldilocks Zone" of habitability. Until recently, you would be competing against TRAPPIST-1 e. It's a planet outside of our solar system. TRAPPIST-1 e is also only 40 light years away, rocky and the same size as Earth, which prompted researchers to investigate whether it also has an atmosphere — and the potential for alien life. A team of researchers has been investigating TRAPPIST-1 e to learn more about its potential. Their answers, recently published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, say a lot not just about this exoplanet, but about how scientists should refocus their hunt for alien life.Interested in more space science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is granting Tina Peters a full federal pardon, which is likely to increase the pressure campaign to free the former Colorado clerk from state prison even though he cannot erase her state charges.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:40 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Sources: Trump told Blakeman victory unlikely in race against Stefanik

Blakeman told Spectrum News he feels he is the best man for the job.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
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Health insurance subsidies expire this month but Congress can't agree on a fix : The NPR Politics Podcast

The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of this month, and when they do, many Americans will see their insurance premiums balloon. We discuss Democrats' and Republicans' competing proposals to address rising healthcare costs and whether Congress is likely to come to an agreement before — or after — the looming deadline. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin.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 11, 2025 • 4:41 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Video Health care in jeopardy for millions as Senate votes down competing proposals

Cynthia Cox, vice president of health policy group KFF, says premiums will likely increase next month for people who buy their health insurance on the ACA marketplace.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:42 PM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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How Sports Fans are Streaming ESPN Content Like Never Before | The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific

Hear from five ESPN employees who made history for how sports fans stream content in Australia and New Zealand.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:35 PM EST • Sports • sites.disney.com
Exciting spectacle awaits enthusiasts at science city | Lucknow News - The Times of India

Lucknow: If you're in Lucknow and eager to experience vibrant underwater world of Australia's coral reefs, nature and history, like ‘Journey to Space,.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension: 7 Tips For Its Roguelike Mode

Time is not on your side in the Mega Dimension DLC, so here’s a few tricks to help you out in Hyperspace

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Technology • kotaku.com