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7 Rising Stars who took Wall Street by storm after starting their careers in sports, science, and engineering

From sports to chemistry to fieldwork abroad, Wall Street's Rising Stars harnessed experiences far afield to scale top banks and asset managers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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7 Rising Stars who took Wall Street by storm after starting their careers in sports, science, and engineering

From sports to chemistry to fieldwork abroad, Wall Street's Rising Stars harnessed experiences far afield to scale top banks and asset managers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Science • businessinsider.com
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7 Rising Stars who took Wall Street by storm after starting their careers in sports, science, and engineering

From sports to chemistry to fieldwork abroad, Wall Street's Rising Stars harnessed experiences far afield to scale top banks and asset managers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Sports • businessinsider.com
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A cheaper, easier-to-use version of Wegovy is coming to the US soon

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:33 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Business Owners: 6 Smart Moves to Start the New Year Strong

Strengthen your business for the year ahead by updating your online presence, reviewing vendors, evaluating equipment, and more.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • investopedia.com
Pillen will fully fund $15 million business startup program he had cut by 25%

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Monday to restore funding to a state program that invests early in local startups.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:16 PM EST • Business • nebraskaexaminer.com
Trump’s Plan to Corrupt the Media Is Starting to Work

CBS pulled a critical story after the president complained about the network’s coverage.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:06 PM EST • Politics • theatlantic.com
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Governments Are Starting to Compete Like Startups — And That Changes Everything for Entrepreneurs

When states begin marketing citizenship and incentives, it often marks deeper shifts toward modernization and capital-friendly policy environments.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
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Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn strong again, Kaillie Humphries' first win as mom

Lindsey Vonn made two more World Cup podiums to extend a strong start to the season.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:43 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
Tala Health Launches With $100M to Transform Patient Care Through AI Collaboration

The funding, led by Sofreh Capital, ranks among the largest early-stage rounds for a healthtech startup this year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
New York minimum wage increasing again starting Jan. 1, 2026

Both regions will see an increase of 50 cents.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Google Pixel 10 series starts at $450 in crazy last-minute Amazon deal

Just in time for the holiday, a last-minute Google Pixel 10 deal takes the starting price down to $449, way lower than Black Friday.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:10 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
I started using Gemini to create notes in Google Keep, and it's been a game-changer

Stop typing, start prompting

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • androidpolice.com
A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins

New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early damage in mice and reduces inflammation linked to disease progression. The treatment was given before symptoms appeared, targeting the disease at its earliest stage. Researchers say this approach could reshape how Alzheimer’s is prevented and treated.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Orioles news: One starting pitcher down, one to go

Does Mike Elias have another pitcher up his sleeve?

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Michigan marijuana businesses, customers see hazy future with new tax

Dispensaries, consumers stock up ahead of levy's start Jan. 1 while industry plans to keep up legal fight.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:42 PM EST • Business • detroitnews.com
Uncertainty as Congress is deadlocked on health care uncertainty

While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1. Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies. Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:38 PM EST • Health • fox32chicago.com
When do Detroit Lions play next? Week 17 game vs Vikings on Christmas

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

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:49 PM EST • Sports • freep.com
Millennial fulfilled dream of owning food stall, with one problem

Jonas Koh fulfilled his dream of starting a nasi lemak hawker stall. But in an area filled with a frugal older crowd, he's struggling to get sales up.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:08 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Scotland: Scott McTominay-style finish in perfect start for Morocco

Hosts Morocco kicked off the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Comoros, but what did we discover about Scotland's World Cup opponents?

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:06 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Iowa Medicaid work requirements to start in 2027, Eastern Iowa Health Center could lose millions

Starting on January 1, 2027, people will have to work or volunteer for 80 hours a month to keep their benefits.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:32 PM EST • Health • kcrg.com
When 1 Is Greater Than 11

The manner of Duke’s 1 non-conference loss risks derailing a historically impressive 11-0 start.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:54 AM EST • Sports • dukebasketballreport.com
Wrestling starts to heat up, other high school top performers

Top performances of the week for high school sports in the Battle Creek-area, including boys/girls basketball, wrestling and swimming.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:36 AM EST • Sports • battlecreekenquirer.com
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How this 30-year-old turned her junk journaling hobby into a business after being laid off from her dream job

Nandi Owolo started junk journaling in June 2024. A year and a half later, she's turning the crafting hobby into her full-time business.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • cnbc.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
Miami Dolphins to move on from Tua Tagovailoa; Offered 4 first-round picks for Joe Burrow ahead of 2020 NFL Draft

As the Miami Dolphins prepare to face the Bengals, and search for a new QB, an old rumor starts to resurface.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Sports • thephinsider.com
He Started a Business Legally. Now Trump's Mass Deportations Threaten Him and Other Immigrant Entrepreneurs.

Immigrants start businesses at a higher rate than native-born Americans, benefitting not only themselves but also their American workers and customers.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
I drive for Uber and Lyft after retiring from Wall Street. The principles I learned as a trader help me make more money.

Sergio Avedian started his career as a Wall Street trader before becoming a rideshare driver. Now, he makes videos for The Rideshare Guy on YouTube.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
GOP politicians are starting to do what once would have seemed unthinkable: defy President Trump

The push to release the Epstein files over his opposition is part of a broader pattern.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Luka Dončić ruled out for second half of Lakers-Clippers with leg contusion

The Lakers ruled Dončić with a leg contusion just before the start of the second half.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:56 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Holiday shopping lifts small business sales slump

Christmas shoppers are filling the streets of NuLu as stores stock up with gifts and goods for the holiday, providing relief to small businesses after a sluggish start to the retail season.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:24 PM EST • Business • wave3.com
Small business tax prep: These tools can save you time and money

Filing taxes can be a project for business owners. Here are some products that help you start prepping for the 2026 tax season.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:54 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Providence's East Side businesses seek to recover after Brown University shooting

While the city starts to heal after the manhunt for the Brown University gunman came to a close, small business owners are hoping to eventually recover from the

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Business • turnto10.com
I Spent $160,000 of My Family's Savings to Bootstrap a Startup — Here's What No One Tells You About Funding

Every dollar counts, and you quickly learn to focus on paying customers and measuring ROI before chasing vanity metrics.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
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RAM is so expensive they’re selling “prebuilt” PCs without it.

It’s no secret that RAM prices are absolutely Out. Of. Control. Paradox Customs is taking an interesting approach, selling “prebuilt” PCs that skip memory entirely. The idea being, if you happen to have spare sticks lying around, you can save some money. Of course, it’s also an alarming sign of what the PC market has come to. [Link: System integrator starts offering prebuilt PCs without RAM | https://videocardz.com/newz/system-integrator-starts-offering-prebuilt-pcs-without-ram | VideoCardz]

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:47 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Longtime Iowa State starting QB Rocco Becht to transfer
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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:22 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Valve discontinued the last remaining LCD model of the Steam Deck

The entry-level Steam Deck LCD, which started at $399, is gone for good.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:15 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Top 25 And 1: Stakes high for Kentucky vs. St. John's in CBS Sports Classic

The Wildcats face the Red Storm in Atlanta to get a busy Saturday started

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:33 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Ramstad: Here’s how the Marvins keep the family business in remotest Minnesota

The fourth generation of descendants of George Marvin are teaching the fifth how to lead one of the nation’s biggest makers of windows and doors.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • startribune.com
I worked at Tesla and Waymo. Here are the leadership lessons I bring to my startup.

Spencer Penn worked at Tesla and Waymo before he founded LightSource, an AI-powered sourcing and procurement startup.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:52 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Alabama scores 27 straight points to stun Oklahoma 34-24 and advance to Rose Bowl vs. Indiana

The College Football Playoff starts with a rematch as the first round kicks off Friday night.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:43 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Padres pitcher Michael King: "unfinished business" in San Diego

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King says he has "unfinished business,", a big reason he signed a 3-year contract to return to Petco Park.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:37 PM EST • Business • nbcsandiego.com
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US Health Agency Announces Two Medicare Pilot Programs on Drug Pricing

Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. government ‌on Friday announced pilot programs ‌to start in 2026 and 2027 that are aimed at reducing out-of-pocket drug costs under the Medicare ‍healthcare program for older and disabled Americans to prices on par with economically comparable ⁠countries. The Centers ...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:39 PM EST • Health • usnews.com
The Nautilus Winter Reading List 2025

The Nautilus Winter Reading List 2025: Ten books we loved to start your new year off right.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:44 PM EST • Science • nautil.us
Opinion | UCare’s collapse is a warning light for our health care system

"We must act decisively to protect consumers, stabilize our insurance markets and ensure that no Minnesotan loses access to the care they need because the system around them is collapsing," Matt Klein writes.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Health • startribune.com
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance awards 25 small business grants

The grants were awarded in three categories — startup, micro, and small business — and can be used for expenses such as equipment, inventory, software and hardware, marketing, furniture, consulting services, and licensing or certification fees.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Business • mlive.com
Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 (For Now)

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now transitioned to making new iOS 18 updates unavailable on any device capable of running iOS 26. If you have an iPhone 11 or later, Apple is no longer offering new versions of iOS 18, even though there was a security update that came out alongside iOS 26.2.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:37 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.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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Fairview says it’s owed $100M by UCare as court orders consumer protections for patients

A Ramsey County judge backed a state petition for ‘rehabilitation’ at the health insurer, which ultimately will be liquidated.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Health • startribune.com
For a prime minister struggling in the wake of Bondi terror, standing up to the gun lobby is smart politics

Restoring a feeling of safety for Australian Jews will take extraordinary effort. As well as stamping out antisemitism, the work should start with a national approach to managing guns

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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'It’s just been a nightmare': Friday's planned power outages cause worry for Boulder business owners

Starting at 5 a.m. Friday, Xcel Energy said it would turned off power for about 69,000 customers as part of planned power outages to reduce wildfire risk amid strong winds.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:09 AM EST • Business • denver7.com
New family entertainment: Explore the underwater-themed Mermaid Bay Kids Indoor Play

With play sessions starting at just $8, Mermaid Bay's owner says the West Michigan venue inspired by his young children is family-focused and affordable.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Entertainment • mlive.com
Defensive injuries force Patriots to adapt ahead of Ravens game

The Patriots had four starters missing from practice on Thursday.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Sports • patspulpit.com
Winners and losers are emerging in Trump's new H-1B visa landscape

New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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How should Chelsea line up against Newcastle United?

Newcastle United vs. Chelsea, Premier League: You choose the starting lineup

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:49 AM EST • Sports • weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com
On verge of AP Top 25, LSU welcomes Southeastern Louisiana

LSU is off to arguably its best start of the Matt McMahon era as it continues its nonconference slate against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night in Baton Rouge, La.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Jaguars-Broncos Preview

DENVER (AP) Denver is the hub of the sports world right now with the NBA's Nuggets and NHL's Avalanche off to historic starts as they seek to add some hardware to their trophy cases and the Broncos are an NFL-best 12-2.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:52 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
ChatGPT launches Apps beta: 8 big apps you can try right away

Is this the start of an eventual competitor to the Google and Apple app stores?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
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
You can now start customizing your Wear OS watch face with Androidify bots

You can now turn yourself into Android's bugdroid mascot and create a personalized War OS watch face with Androidify.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:57 PM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
News & Rumors: The Crawfish Boil 12/18/2025

All the latest news and rumors on your Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 18, 2025: Cliff Notes: Passan identified the Astros as being in the mix for a top-tier starting pitcher. Rosenthal also goes on to say that trading Marte is the most likely […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:11 PM EST • Sports • crawfishboxes.com
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Business • washco-md.net
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Capital Region commercial developers eye 2026 as momentum returns

The local commercial real estate market has picked up and is expected to strengthen in 2026 as interest rates fall, insurance costs ease and construction prices stabilize, according to Capital Region experts. Charlie Colvin of Momentum Commercial Real Estate says activity has noticeably increased, with many deals moving toward completion before year’s end. “We’re starting […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:24 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Rashid Shaheed start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Rashid Shaheed ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Rams.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
Who's playing Thursday Night Football tonight? Where to stream TNF

Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight live time to kickoff NFL Week 16? When does the game start? Here's what, where, how to stream.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:03 AM EST • Sports • app.com
The ironic case for Tom Brady as my sports media person of the year: Deitsch

Richard Deitsch started the year predicting Tom Brady wouldn't last. He ends it making the case Brady is the Sports Media Person of 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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A teenage entrepreneur who does 6-figures in sales explains how anyone can start an e-commerce business with a 3D printer and a couple of hundred dollars

Learn how a teenager built a six-figure business with 3D printing and low-cost resources in high school.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Offers nothing in start

Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Offers nothing in start

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:19 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Patriots Wednesday Week 16 injury report: Multiple starters out

Multiple starters were listed as non-participants at the Patriots' practice on Wednesday, ahead of their Week 16 showdown with the Ravens.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:41 PM EST • Sports • patriotswire.usatoday.com
Building business relationships in Asia starts with camaraderie

We speak with a member of BioProcess International's editorial advisory board about the link between friendship and business.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:54 PM EST • Business • bioprocessintl.com
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they're behaving strangely, a new study finds

Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting with each other.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

Following Northwestern’s announcement that UnitedHealthcare will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield as the University’s employee health care administrator, human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. The University announced June 12 that all medical plans for NU faculty and staff will be administered by UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, 2026. Faculty...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029

The Academy Awards will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
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
NFL news, injury updates: Dolphins reportedly bench Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie Quinn Ewers in Week 16
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:57 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
Apple Tested a MacBook With the A15 Chip

An internal Apple kernel debug kit suggests Apple has tested a MacBook with the A15 chip, alongside a separate A18 Pro-based MacBook that appears to be closer to a shippable product. The information comes from internal kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Max Space unveils plans for commercial space station

Max Space, a startup developing expandable module technologies, plans to build a commercial space station that could launch on a single Falcon 9 rocket.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • spacenews.com
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: TE Edition

Which tight end is going to take you to a Christmas fantasy championship?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Sports • touchdownwire.usatoday.com
Week 16 NFL QB Power Rankings: Shedeur Sanders tumbles; Josh Allen into top three

Evaluating all the NFL's starting signal-callers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:51 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Exclusive: Clinical automation startup Drive Health gets $15M

Vitalis Ventures led the round.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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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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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says some AI startups are wildly overpriced — and a correction is coming

The Google DeepMind CEO warns that some early AI startups are overvalued and the current pace of funding won't last.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Cate Blanchett says she swears by a 'cliché' morning habit to kickstart her day

Cate Blanchett says her beauty habits let her skip heavy makeup: "If your skin is in good shape, there's no need for a lot of cover-up."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:06 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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You can now build AI-powered mini apps directly from Gemini

Google has started rolling Opal into Gemini on the web, letting users create and remix AI-powered mini apps.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:42 PM EST • Technology • androidauthority.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
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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • facebook.com
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UCF out to continue strong start as it hosts Mercer

Since taking over as head coach in 2016, Johnny Dawkins has always prioritized putting together a difficult nonconference schedule at UCF.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:46 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Apple's next-generation iPad mini will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, according to a MacRumors tipster who analyzed a macOS kernel debug kit containing internal Apple codenames. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Dunn Economic Development announces recipients of Dunn County Small Business Development Grant

The grant has been awarded to 27 small businesses and startups across Dunn County.

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Legendary radio host claims politics split Mets’ clubhouse: ‘It started over Trump’

The sports radio legend reveals that differing views on President Trump created tension between key Mets players

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:29 PM EST • Politics • nj.com
TROY’s “Start Your Business” Program Recognized Among Alabama’s Top Work-Based Learning Innovations

Troy University’s Start Your Business program has been named one of the top 17 work-based learning programs in Alabama by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:13 PM EST • Business • today.troy.edu
Fallout 4 December 2025 Patch Makes a Number of Fixes, Sorts 'A Few Key Pain Points for Players'

Bethesda has released a December update for Fallout 4 just in time for the holidays and the start of Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video. Check out the patch notes.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:32 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Sucker Punch Productions Co-Founder Brian Fleming Passes the Reins to the Next Chapter of Creative Leadership

Starting January 1, Sucker Punch's Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley will step into new roles as studio heads to lead the team into the future

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2025 Week 16 RB Rankings: Fantasy Sleepers, Streamers, Busts

See the top projected fantasy running backs for Week 16. Our rankings highlight the best RB options to start in your fantasy football lineup.

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2025 Week 16 QB Rankings: Fantasy Sleepers, Streamers, Busts

See the top projected fantasy quarterbacks for Week 16. Our rankings highlight the best QB options to start in your fantasy football lineup.

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French Health Tech Unicorn Plans Secondary Investment Of Hundreds Of Millions

Doctolib, once France’s most valuable startup, was worth $6.4 billion at its previous funding round in 2022.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:26 AM EST • Health • forbes.com
Check out the exclusive pitch deck Valerie Health used to raise $30 million from Redpoint Ventures to automate healthcare faxes

The startup aims to fully automate front-office healthcare tasks for independent provider groups with AI.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • businessinsider.com
Larian's Last Engine Held Baldur’s Gate 3 Back

In fact, Act III was split up because the engine couldn’t stream well enough for a contiguous city.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:06 AM EST • Technology • restart.run
The FBI is investigating a startup founder accused of using VC money to pay for her house and a Caribbean wedding.

Shiloh Luckey faces SEC charges for using VC funds to pay for her home, Super Bowl tickets, trips to Aspen, and a wedding. The FBI is also investigating.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com