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How AI broke the smart home in 2025

Why AI hasn’t made the smart home smarter

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Family nurse practitioner offers membership health care services

Hayden resident Brandon Lehman said the Love Wellness Ltd. subscription medical model of direct primary care that includes unlimited visits for a monthly membership fee is a good fit for his needs and is “efficient...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:55 AM EST • Health • steamboatpilot.com
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield

Scientists at MIT and Stanford have unveiled a promising new way to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. Their strategy targets a hidden “off switch” that tumors use to stay invisible to immune defenses—special sugar molecules on the cancer cell surface that suppress immune activity. Early tests show it can supercharge immune responses and outperform current antibody therapies.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The culture war is consuming the Supreme Court

The Court’s overall docket is shrinking, even as it hears more and more cases dealing with Republican cultural grievances.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Female youth sports injuries on the rise in Michigan, doctors say

Doctors are seeing an uptick in ACL knee injuries in young athletes across Michigan. WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently sat down with WCMU multimedia producer Stefanie Mills to learn more.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • radio.wcmu.org
The best entertainment photos of 2025

Photographers share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of their favorite entertainment shoots of 2025 and reveal how they got 'the' shot.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
The best reality TV of 2025

Scandals, competitions and breakups are par for the course on reality shows, but this year also brought some tender moments that made for must-see TV.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in?

Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Managing the politics of a holiday get-together

We live in a polarized nation, and sometimes, those varying political beliefs and opinions make their way to the holiday dinner table. It can be awkward and uncomfortable. So, how can we bring it all back together and appreciate one another’s company? WEMU’s John Stockwell went looking for answers and, as you’ll hear, found a number of them.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:50 AM EST • Politics • wemu.org
Quitting a job to go on a European road trip helped her rethink her career

Nurya Doorenbos took a five-month European road trip to figure out what she truly wanted to do for work.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Doctor, 56, Says It Was Finally the 'Right Time' for Plastic Surgery After Health Journey Had Her Body 'Aging in Reverse' (Exclusive)

Dr. Jennifer Ashton turned to her friend Dr. Oren Tepper for an upper blepharoplasty and fat transfer. Here, they both detail the procedure to PEOPLE.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • people.com
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LG Display’s new 240 Hz RGB stripe OLED panel could fix one of OLED’s biggest monitor issues

LG Display is set to showcase the world’s first 240 Hz OLED panel with an RGB stripe pixel structure at CES 2026. The new 27-inch 4K display arranges its red, green, and blue subpixels in a straight line and drops the white subpixel to help improve text clarity and color accuracy.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:36 AM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
LG Display Announce a New 27" 4K OLED Panel with RGB-Stripe Layout

Share this contentOLED panel manufacturer, LG Display today announced some further details of one of their new panels which was teased a couple of days ago in a promotional video....[click link for more]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:29 AM EST • Technology • tftcentral.co.uk
The latest Android figure is this awesome little 3D maze [Gallery]

Google just released a really cool new Android figure on its merch store that has a built-in 3D maze game....

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:50 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Miami-Dade Tax Collector cracks down on businesses with suspected ties to Cuba

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced Monday that he revoked the licenses of 20 businesses suspected of engaging in trade with the Cuban regime.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:29 PM EST • Business • nbcmiami.com
'Big Brother' alum Mickey Lee in 'critical condition' after suffering multiple cardiac arrests

Micky Lee, an alum of 'Big Brother' season 27, is in 'critical condition' after suffering a 'series of cardiac arrests'. Her family is currently fundraising to help cover sudden medical expenses.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:59 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
U.S. signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

Annual U.S. health funding to the nine countries has dropped 49% compared with 2024, while the nations must increase domestic spending and meet political conditions.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:17 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
The 5 best science books of 2025

It’s been an uneasy year for science.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:36 PM EST • Science • latimes.com
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway

Vince Zampella, the video game developer who launched the 'Call of Duty' franchise and 'Apex Legends' outlet Respawn Entertainment with Jason West, has died.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Technology • latimes.com
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
Should You Use the Shiny or Dull Side of Foil? Reynolds Settles the Debate

While it doesn't matter which side of the foil you cook on, there is a reason one side is shiny and the other is dull. Read on to learn more.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • eatingwell.com
Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A

Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:46 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Is CBS News censoring 60 Minutes?

Bari Weiss blocked a critical story about the Trump administration — as CBS’s billionaire backers seek Trump’s help.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:35 PM EST • Politics • vox.com
ChatGPT’s yearly recap sums up your conversations with the chatbot

How many messages did you send to ChatGPT this year?

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:12 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
2,000 pounds of sausages recalled after consumer finds dangerous metal strip over 1-inch long

U.S. Department of Agriculture recalls nearly one ton of Olympia Provisions holiday kielbasa after consumer reportedly found a metal strip in sausage.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:42 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries. These new deals reflect the Trump administration's priorities and its focus on mutual benefits.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:32 PM EST • Health • apnews.com
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A rift in MAGA has top Heritage Foundation officials leaving to join with Mike Pence

The exit of more than a dozen staffers follows turmoil at Heritage and the larger conservative movement over the role of right-wing influencers who've promoted antisemitic and other extremist ideas.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:06 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

Let’s get one last mailbag in for 2025, shall we?

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • pinstripealley.com
From CIA officer to Governor: Abigail Spanberger on intelligence and politics : Sources & Methods

Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman and the first former CIA officer to lead the commonwealth.Host Mary Louise Kelly talks to Spanberger about her unconventional career path that took her from Langley to D.C. and now to Richmond, and how some of her skills from gathering intelligence come in handy in politics. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Suburban business cited for big oily asphalt spill in Chicago canal

Trump’s EPA offloaded cleanup to Gov. JB Pritzker’s environmental agency, which accused Apex Oil of violating state laws.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Business • chicago.suntimes.com
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THE WEEK OF DEC 22, 2025

- NCAR to be broken up - NSF alters org structure - Grant review requirements loosened

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:03 PM EST • Science • aip.org
Find Hub app rolling out map layers support on Android

Following last week’s quiet release of Find Hub for Wear OS, Google is rolling out support for map layers on Android.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:49 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind 'Call of Duty' franchise, killed in mountain road crash

Vince Zampella is the former CEO of video game developers Infinity Ward, the studio behind the wildly successful "Call of Duty" franchise.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Entertainment • nbclosangeles.com
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind 'Call of Duty' franchise, killed in mountain road crash

Vince Zampella is the former CEO of video game developers Infinity Ward, the studio behind the wildly successful "Call of Duty" franchise.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Technology • nbclosangeles.com
North College Hill police ask public to help ID suspect in business, vehicle break-ins

As they investigate the break-ins, North College Hill police are asking business owners and residents in each area to review any available camera footage, photos or info regarding their suspect.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:59 PM EST • Business • wcpo.com
Indie Game Awards retracts Expedition 33 prizes due to generative AI

The game lost its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:47 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Tim Cook’s ‘top priority’ product could finally take shape next year

Next year’s unveiling of Apple Glasses could be a key step toward Tim Cook’s “top priority” AR product finally launching.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Gemini for Home camera updates improve Familiar Face, animal detection, more

The latest Gemini for Home updates are focused on camera improvements for Nest and other compatible devices.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:29 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
The power of women's sports: Oregon becoming a female sports mecca

On this edition we talk with Kyra Buckley of OPB about her recent reporting that shows in a sluggish state economy, women's sports are doing much better economically than other industries in Oregon.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:13 PM EST • Sports • klcc.org
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
USC and Notre Dame will not play football rivalry game in 2026

After months of stalled negotiations and clashes over contract terms, longtime rivals USC and Notre Dame will not face off in college football in 2026.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:33 PM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Samsung releases One UI 8.5 Beta 2, but it's mostly bug fixes

Samsung just released One UI 8.5 Beta 2, but it's primarily full of bug fixes and some additional regional rollouts.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Bowling venue 810 Entertainment coming to Overland Park

The new venue in Overland Park will offer bowling, burgers and cocktails — much like the space's former occupant, Pinstripes, did.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • johnsoncountypost.com
James Cameron explains 'the power couple from hell' at the core of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

With the help of the VFX experts at Wēta FX, the filmmaker turned his focus to the physics of fire for 'Avatar 3' — and forged a villain alliance like no other.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Year in review: Congress' successes & failures : 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 look at what lawmakers were able to get done -- or not -- in 2025, and how that may influence their 2026 agenda.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & 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 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Deals: Pixel 10 from $449 all-time low, Pixel 10 Pro/XL $400 off, Pixel Watch 4 $150 off, more

Alongside the ongoing Samsung deals, the holiday discounts just got ramped back up – Amazon is delivering some wild bonus...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:48 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
The Indie Game Awards snatches back two trophies from Clair Obscur over its use of generative AI

The Indie Game Awards has stripped Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of two awards over its use of generative AI. The awards ceremony doesn't allow the use of generative AI in any capacity.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:47 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
‘Hateful’ Republican ripped for saying Americans ‘don’t have to apologize for being white’

"The only time I’ve ever felt compelled to apologize for being white is after listening to JD Vance talk."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:04 AM EST • Politics • al.com
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Transition, conflict and adversity defined Missouri and Illinois politics in 2025

St. Louis Public Radio’s politics team and editors picked the top stories that defined 2025 for Missouri, Illinois and St. Louis politics.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Politics • stlpr.org
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The Epic Games Store is giving out free PC games daily for the holidays

The Epic Games Store is currently giving away a PC game every day during its holiday sale.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:38 AM EST • Technology • pcworld.com
Apple Wallet’s iOS 26 boarding passes now offered by three major airlines

Apple Wallet has a new experience for boarding passes in iOS 26, and another major airline has recently added support for 3+ total.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:27 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.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
Apple TV has three fan-favorite shows returning soon, here’s what’s coming

Apple TV will kick off 2026 with a strong lineup, including three fan-favorite returning shows that you still have time to catch up on.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
iPhone Fold’s key display breakthrough may still be in flux, per leak

A new leak indicates a key feature of the iPhone Fold’s display—its crease-free design—is still very much in flux within Apple.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:40 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
iPhone Fold and future Galaxy foldable may end up copying the original Pixel Fold

According to a new report, Google's original Pixel Fold form factor will be copied by the iPhone Fold and a future Galaxy foldable.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
'The Office' star shares 'disappointment' of 'Back to the Future' firing after Michael J. Fox hiring

Melora Hardin is reflecting on her casting in 'Back to the Future' — and being let go after Michael J. Fox swapped in for Eric Stoltz: 'I was 17, you know. I burst into tears.'

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Samsung ‘Wide Fold’ rumored to rival Apple’s foldable next year

A battle over book-style foldables.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
It’s finally time to retire the word ‘podcast’

“Podcast” is becoming an outdated relic

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
It’s finally time to retire the word ‘podcast’

“Podcast” is becoming an outdated relic

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Stars leaving L.A., leadership lessons and fighting Parkinson's: Our favorite 2025 sports stories

The Times' sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2025, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
These 5 Oklahoma politics stories were popular in 2025

Each story we brought you in 2025 is important. However, these five are among the most popular of the year and display the rich breadth of what KOSU offers in Oklahoma political news.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:15 AM EST • Politics • kosu.org
Maggie O'Farrell didn't want to write 'Hamnet's' script. How Chloé Zhao changed her mind

From their first Zoom call to a 58-minute voice note, Maggie O'Farrell details how she and Chloé Zhao came to co-write the screenplay for 'Hamnet' across continents and time zones.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors

For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it finally succeeded.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Politics • propublica.org
From avocado toast to third spaces: Exploring Gainesville’s resilient small business community

From home bakeries to hat-making to third spaces, Gainesville’s small business scene thrives on passion and perseverance. Owners were motivated by their visions and dreams. And what they found was a supportive local community.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:11 AM EST • Business • wuft.org
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025

His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • npr.org
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Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know

A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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How systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons

The share of people with severe mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals accused of serious crimes has risen steeply. The shift has all but halted the possibility of care before a catastrophic crisis.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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From family feuds to friendly feasts: Learn the art of talking politics at the holiday table

The Conversation Across the Aisle project seeks to bring together people with different views for a meal. The goal: civil discourse.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • wusf.org
The DOGE mindset is still central to the Trump administration's agenda as 2025 ends

The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Mahmood Mamdani’s 'Slow Poison' centers politics of belonging in postcolonial Uganda : NPR's Book of the Day

Mahmood Mamdani — a professor of government at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s next mayor — has spent decades researching colonialism and its effects on the African continent. His work is both political and personal, influenced by his own experience in Uganda as an exiled citizen deemed nonindigenous by colonial structures. In today’s episode, Mamdani talks to NPR’s Leila Fadel about his newest book, Slow Poison, an account of colonial legacy in Uganda, the rise of the country’s modern autocrats, and the politics of belonging that surround it all.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Chinese OpenAI rivals MiniMax and Zhipu AI offer first look at business models ahead of listings

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:23 AM EST • Business • seekingalpha.com
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use

It had previously been announced Game of the Year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:18 AM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Vance refuses to set red lines over bigotry at Turning Point USA's convention

Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the controversies that dominated the Turning Point conference, but he did not define any boundaries for the conservative movement besides patriotism.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:53 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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CBS correspondent accuses Bari Weiss of 'political' move in pulling '60 Minutes' piece

A '60 Minutes' story on the imprisonment of Venezuelan deportees was scheduled to air Sunday.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:01 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
The Science of breast milk

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Katherine Chetta about the science of breast milk.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:30 AM EST • Science • southcarolinapublicradio.org
If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave

Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? 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 22, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Utahns mark winter solstice with reflection, ritual and science

Some mark the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year, but for others — especially those who love a little magic — those longer days mean a chance to reflect.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:56 PM EST • Science • fox13now.com
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Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:23 PM EST • Science • kpbs.org
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:23 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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James Ransone, star of 'The Wire' and 'Sinister,' dies at 46

James Ransone, the prolific star of such series as 'The Wire' and films like 'Sinister' and 'The Black Phone,' has died by suicide at the age of 46.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:27 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Fact-checking Trump’s plaques for past presidents at the White House 'Walk of Fame'

In a break from tradition, President Donald Trump decorated a White House walkway with bronze plaques for each U.S. president. In an even sharper break with tradition, the plaques were written in a style echoing Trump’s Truth Social posts, with misleading or false descriptions of recent Democratic presidents.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Teens are drinking and smoking less — but more are using these 2...
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Dec 21, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
What is the winter solstice? Storm Team4 Meteorologist explains

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how the Earth's rotation around the sun contributes to the winter solstice and other seasons.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:24 AM EST • Science • nbcwashington.com
This is the exact age when fitness and strength begin to decline:...
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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:09 AM EST • Health • nypost.com
In No Other Choice, the real job killer is this guy

An interview with director Park Chan-wook.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Ben Shapiro: In all of politics, this is the dumbest assumption

The motive matters. The ideology matters.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • grandforksherald.com
Did Jim Carrey really work with a CIA trainer to play the Grinch? How the actor endured the hellish role

While filming 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' Jim Carrey worked with a CIA trainer versed in torture endurance. Here's the full story, including the tactics he used to survive his long hours in the makeup chair.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
How AIM taught the internet to chat

On Version History: LOLing, BRBing, and JKing through the early internet.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Commentary: Shea Serrano's 'Expensive Basketball' headlines remarkable year for Latino sports books

Gustavo Arellano highlights a special year for Latinos in sports, with Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman and four strong sports books released.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos

Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
The Times' 2025 All-Star high school football team

A look at the Los Angeles Times' 24-player All-Star high school football team for the 2025 season.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Science & Medicine: Can acupressure provide a safer pain relief alternative for people with dementia?

Many people dismiss alternative therapies like auricular — which means ear — acupressure as unscientific, but a UT Health San Antonio researcher thinks it may be an effective way to reduce chronic pain for people with dementia that doesn't carry the risks associated with opioid medication.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
Commentary: She went to jail for Trump's Big Lie. He's trying to get her sprung

The president issued a symbolic and meaningless 'pardon' for Tina Peters, who was convicted on seven criminal counts tied to Trump's Big Lie about a stolen 2020 election. She remains unrepentant.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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We share some of the 'most' challenging stories we've worked on (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast

It's another installment of our series, "Political Mosts," where we answer a superlative-type question about covering politics and our careers in journalism. Today, Sarah McCammon (national political correspondent) and Sam Gringlas (Congress reporter) each take a turn answering this question: "What's been the 'most' challenging political story you’ve worked on?" They also answer this question from a listener: “Who is the politician, living or dead, you’d 'most' like to interview?” Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode!

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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'SNL' reveals first host and musical guest of 2026, including 'Stranger Things' star

'Saturday Night Live' season 51 resumes on Jan. 17 with a 'Stranger Things' star as the year's first host.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:37 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Golden Knights put up ‘burn the tape’ game against Flames

The trip to Edmonton will be one of soul searching for the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:40 AM EST • Sports • thesportingtribune.com
Eagles grades by position after division-clinching win over Commanders

Here are the Eagles grades by position after a win to clinch the NFC East for the second straight season.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:53 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Roob's Observations as Eagles head to playoffs for fifth straight year

The Eagles had plenty of ups and downs this year, but thanks to a 29-18 win over the Commanders, they’re in the playoffs for a fifth straight year.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:27 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
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