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Jim Hunt’s Cross to Bear

The four-term governor and committed church-goer politicked with evangelical fervor. But Jim Hunt still struggled to sway the Religious Right.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • theassemblync.com
Federal Reserve Chair Powell under criminal investigation over HQ renovation, report

U.S. prosecutors investigate whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell allegedly mischaracterized renovation details during Senate Banking Committee appearances.

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Jan 11 • 7:45 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Science & Medicine: The link between sleep apnea and persistent pain

New research from UT Health San Antonio finds a link between obstructive sleep apnea and persistent pain, suggesting that the intermittant lack of oxygen caused by apnea decreases a person's ability to recover from painful stimuli.

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Jan 11 • 7:10 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
Kevin Rennie: A CT town with fractious politics like no other

Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though recently all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.

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Jan 10 • 5:30 AM EST • Politics • courant.com
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The Sims Developer Teases 'Next Evolution' of Single-Player on PC and Console, as Project Rene Is Committed to Mobile-only

The Sims developer Maxis is teasing the "next evolution" of single-player PC and console The Sims games...even as its long-touted "next generation" of The Sims, Project Rene, is relegated to a mobile-only social spin-off.

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Jan 9 • 1:51 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Bob Buckhorn political committee raises $400K-plus in Q4, bringing total to $1.4M for eventual Tampa mayoral comeback

The early fundraising push could serve to dissuade others considering running for Mayor as the race approaches in 2027.

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Jan 9 • 4:05 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail'

Sophie Germain was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician who won one of France's most prestigious prizes, yet she declined to attend the award ceremony because the committee members didn't respect her work.

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Jan 9 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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New Year, Same Health Fight

Congress returned from its break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke a promise to Bill Cassidy, the chairman of Senate health committee, by overhauling the federal government’s childhood vaccine schedule to reduce the number of diseases for which vaccines will be recommended. Sarah Karlin-Smith of Pink Sheet, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more.

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Jan 8 • 4:15 PM EST • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Insurer CEOs testifying before House health subcommittee Jan. 22

The hearing comes amid pressure on House Republicans to address health care costs after the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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Jan 8 • 11:49 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Mid City Ballroom seeks rezoning to obtain alcohol license

Mid City Ballroom, the intimate concert venue on South Acadian Thruway, has submitted a rezoning application as it looks to move away from its long-running BYOB model and begin selling alcohol on … Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all […]

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Jan 8 • 10:29 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Readers respond: Good neighbors can transcend politics

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

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Jan 8 • 9:30 AM EST • Politics • oregonlive.com
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

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Jan 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • energycommerce.house.gov
Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect

New study suggests intermittent fasting may not deliver promised health benefits beyond weight loss, challenging beliefs about time-restricted eating.

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Jan 7 • 2:23 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Dell admits that PC buyers don’t actually care about AI

AI has been a huge buzzword at Apple and other tech companies for years. But Dell just admitted that PC buyers don’t actually care about AI.

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Jan 7 • 1:45 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
I Just Saw the Wireless Body-Transmitting Network My Future Wearables Need

Ixana's Wi-R network could be a way to help smart glasses stream more reliably to a wide range of connected wearables, and after seeing a few demos, I'm eager to learn more.

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Jan 7 • 5:55 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Small Business Admin. Official Testifies on Regulatory Reform & Small Business Support

Casey Mulligan, chief counsel at the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, testifies on regulatory flexibility and reform before the House Small Business Committee.

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Jan 7 • 12:00 AM EST • Business • c-span.org
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams committed to revitalizing the city by modernizing infrastructure

Williams outlined her administration's priorities for the next four years, which include infrastructure projects such as repairing roads, bridges, and streets.

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Jan 6 • 11:21 PM EST • Business • wgal.com
Physicians Committee Provides Recommendations on Animal-Free Science to White House Office

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently sought input on ways to accelerate the American scientific enterprise.

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Jan 6 • 4:59 PM EST • Science • pcrm.org
Woman Says Boyfriend Asked for ‘Break’ Over Her Health After a Short Hospital Stay. So She Chose a Permanent Goodbye

A woman says her boyfriend asked for a break moments after she was hospitalized and admitted he couldn’t picture a future with her due to her health. Feeling blindsided and hurt by what she saw as conditional love, she chose to end the relationship permanently and sought validation from Reddit.

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Jan 6 • 1:33 PM EST • Health • people.com
Study Raises Serious Questions About The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Calories count too.

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Jan 6 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
2026 International prospect signing period opens soon

Padres committed to multiple players

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Jan 5 • 7:30 PM EST • Sports • gaslampball.com
'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart 'would love to' direct a remake: 'I’m doing it!'

Hold on tight, spider monkey! Kristen Stewart has revealed she 'would love to' direct a 'Twilight' remake: 'I’m doing it! I’m committed!'

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Jan 5 • 1:12 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Appropriations Committee Releases Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; Interior and Environment Funding Package | House Committee on Appropriations

Today, the House Appropriations Committee released text for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment fiscal year 2026 funding package.

Lockin's everlasting vein-recognizing smart lock doorbell cam combo is peak CES

The Lockin V7 Max smart lock is also a doorbell cam that charges wirelessly via an infrared emitter.

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Jan 4 • 8:34 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Lee: Junk science in courts hurts everyone

Junk science admitted during trial continues to undermine our judicial system.

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Jan 4 • 8:00 PM EST • Science • detroitnews.com
Pols & Politics: Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn says Mayor Wu’s pride hurt the city’s finances

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn was caught off-guard by Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to convene a committee to address the budgetary impacts of falling commercial values.

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Jan 4 • 4:11 AM EST • Politics • bostonherald.com
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Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit

Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not improve insulin sensitivity or cardiovascular markers. What did change was the body’s internal clock, which shifted based on meal timing and altered sleep patterns. The results suggest calorie reduction, not the eating window itself, may be the real driver of health benefits.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Man accused of placing pipe bombs near GOP and Democratic headquarters in Washington to remain in jail pending trial

Brian Cole Jr. allegedly placed explosives outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee buildings on January 5, 2021.

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Jan 2 • 12:34 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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Jan 2 • 10:07 AM EST • Science • democrats-science.house.gov
Bernie Sanders ditches meme mittens for Zohran Mamdani's swearing in

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the punchy Vermont progressive, traded his viral meme mittens from Joe Biden's inauguration to celebrate Zohran Mamdani's rise.

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Jan 1 • 2:18 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition

The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 2:43 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Lawmakers mourn Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and proud Native American

Campbell served as the first Native American to chair the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. He also was known for his endeavors outside politics.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 10:55 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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Alleged DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail

Ahead of a detention hearing Tuesday for the man accused of placing two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in 2021, defense attorneys argue their client should be released from jail while awaiting trial, in part because the bombs never detonated.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 9:54 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Duke Health nurse charged with sex crimes is not US citizen, authorities say

A Duke Health nurse charged with committing sexual crimes against patients is not a U.S. citizen, authorities said during a court hearing on Monday.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Health • wral.com
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7 Of The Weirdest Cars Owned By Celebrities

Jay Leno's Morgan Three-Wheeler, George Clooney's Tango T600, Elvis Presley's Messerschmitt KR200, Janis Joplin's Porsche 356, Mick Fleetwood's London taxi.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Technology • jalopnik.com
I've always dreamed of moving to Italy. Before fully committing, I'm giving my favorite city a 90-day test run.

I've dreamed of moving from New York to Italy, so I'm spending 90 days temporarily living in Naples to see if I want to stay there and get a visa.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
'Silly' to change England management

Joe Root says the England players are “absolutely committed” to the team’s management and it would be “silly” to make changes following the Ashes series defeat.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Science & Medicine: Beneficial effects of a keto diet can be enhanced by intermittent breaks

People who eat a strict keto diet are at risk for an accumulation of aged cells in their organs, but taking intermittent breaks from the diet can prevent these detrimental effects.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
2025 Unfiltered: Remembering those we lost in Colorado

Rod Bockenfeld Former Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, R-Watkins, died on Feb. 13, 2025, at his home in Watkins. He was 69. Bockenfeld served in the Colorado House from 2019 to 2025, including on the Joint Budget Committee. He battled cancer during his final year and declined to run for a fourth term. Bockenfeld “led with integrity, […]

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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
'Short Tests are bad for business' - CA CEO hints at intervening on pitches

Todd Greenberg admitted to having a sleepless night with another two-day Test likely to incur huge losses

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:03 PM EST • Business • espncricinfo.com
HOKU PAC launches to support māhū and LGBTQIA+ representation in Hawaiʻi politics

A new political action committee aimed at expanding representation and advancing civil rights in Hawaiʻi was formally launched today, coinciding with the third anniversary of the federal Respect for Marriage Act.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Politics • mauinow.com
House Oversight Committee widens scope on Somali-led health contractor

Gateway Community Financial denies wrongdoing despite having its Medicaid payments from a Maine state agency shut off

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:42 PM EST • Health • newsnationnow.com
New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Plans Star-Studded New Year’s Day Inaugural Party

Ms. Rachel, John Turturro, Luis Guzman and The Kid Mero are among the entertainment names on Mamdani's inaugural committee.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:33 AM EST • Politics • hollywoodreporter.com
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Beverly D'Angelo admits scandalous 'Christmas Vacation' hand gesture was improvised

'Christmas Vacation' actress Beverly D'Angelo has admitted that the scandalous hand gesture she performed on Chevy Chase in the classic holiday movie was improvised in one take: 'You can't do that.'

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Dec 25, 2025 • 1:13 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
After decades in St. Paul, trailblazing lawmakers reflect on what’s changed for women in politics

Sens. Sandy Pappas and Ann Rest watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • startribune.com
US: CD Projekt Red honouring Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition eShop price error

Some of you managed to snag a bargain the other day for Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 as the company submitted the wrong discount amount for the game on the eShop.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:53 AM EST • Technology • mynintendonews.com
Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:19 PM EST • Health • centralmaine.com
Top-5 recruit Robinson picks Staley's Gamecocks

Jerzy Robinson, the No. 5-ranked player in the girls' SportsCenter NEXT 100 class of 2026, has committed to Dawn Stlaley's South Carolina Gamecocks, she announced Tuesday.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:09 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Doctors warn new far-right Health Committee chair may push abortion restrictions

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Health • haaretz.com
Modernize permitting to meet our energy needs

By Gabe Evans and Heather Reams Energy needs across the country are growing, particularly as domestic AI and advanced manufacturing increase. To meet this demand, we need every electron possible, but our current permitting system disincentivizes innovation and new project development. As two leaders in the energy space, we know the United States is more […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:04 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Breaking down the biggest flips of the 2026 cycle

There was no shortage of drama surrounding some of the most high-profile recruitments in the 2026 cycle. Of the top 100 overall prospects in the cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, 21 committed to multiple programs throughout their recruitments. That includes five five-star prospects. From the nation’s No. 1 passer to an elite pass-catcher and […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:07 PM EST • Sports • on3.com
EPA administrator signals faster permitting, industry collaboration at LABI roundtable

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry earlier this month hosted a business roundtable with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, giving Louisiana business leaders a rare chance to engage face… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
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2025 Health Care Delivery Snapshot

In 2025, MSMS advanced physician interests through advocacy, collaboration, and direct support on payer, legal, and regulatory issues. MSMS submitted letters, individually or jointly, to federal and state legislators and regulators on issues including Medicare payment, Medicaid funding, telehealth, physician-owned hospitals, downcoding policies, out-of-network care, substance use disorder home health, ACA premium tax credits, immunizations, and medical student loans. MSMS met...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • msms.org
Readers respond: Get past politics; connect with humans

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • oregonlive.com
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IACUC Chair Ron Emeson retires from decades-long career devoted to science, students and service

Emeson has been on the Vanderbilt University faculty since 1991 has led the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee since 2008.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:43 PM EST • Science • news.vumc.org
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Duke Health employee arrested for committing sexual crimes on patients, university police says

Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, was arrested Thursday for allegedly having sex with two people while they were "incapacitated," according to arrest warrants. One incident took place in May and the other in December.

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Entering an Important Window of Time - Kansas State University Athletics

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
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Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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Frustrations mount among survivors about House Democrats’ selective releases of Epstein files and photos

A number of Jeffrey Epstein survivors voiced their concern in a private meeting with female Democratic lawmakers earlier this week about the intermittent disclosure of Epstein-related documents and photos by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, sharing that the selective publication of materials was distressing, four sources familiar with the call told CNN.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:12 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Thursday — the latest in a series of intermittent disclosures that have fueled significant political intrigue in recent weeks about who may have been associated with the convicted sex offender.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Watch live: House convenes hearing on implementation of CHIPS and Science Act

Federal officials are set to testify Thursday morning before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to bolster domestic semicon…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:51 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
Federal Officials Testify on the Implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act

Officials from NASA, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy testify to the implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • c-span.org
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election

Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Jack Smith testifies in closed-door House Judiciary Committee session as GOP ramps up probe of Trump prosecution

Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify Wednesday in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his prosecutions of Donald Trump.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Why Steve Kerr is committed to keeping Warriors' starting lineup consistent after recent changes

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:46 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Fifteen Ohio higher ed institutions must align literacy programs with Science of Reading, or else

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

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

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • nbcconnecticut.com
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Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe

The House Judiciary Committee is demanding interviews with four current and former Department of Justice officials who were involved in subpoenaing phone records for several members of Congress around the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, the day before Republicans interview former special counsel Jack Smith.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:50 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro Modem Specs Leak Online

Internal Apple code suggests the iPhone 17e may ship with Apple's first-generation C1-series cellular modem technology while omitting Apple's N1 wireless chip, and it indicates Apple is still deciding between the C1X and C2 for the iPhone 18 Pro. The details come from internal kernel debug kit files derived from an Apple prototype device running an early build of what became iOS 26. The considerable leak has revealed specific details about dozens of upcoming Apple devices.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Elmhurst Business Group Barred From City Committee

The association's representative could have conflicts of interest, according to a city committee.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:37 AM EST • Business • patch.com
Spurs great David Robinson sues business partner, alleges he committed fraud

Robinson, Admiral Capital Group and two other firms accuse Daniel Bassichis of diverting millions of dollars to his investment firm and another business.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:57 PM EST • Business • expressnews.com
100-plus years of New Mexico women in politics

1912: New Mexico becomes the 47th state admitted to the Union. Nina Otero-Warren helped lead women in a movement that paved the way for voting

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:41 AM EST • Politics • searchlightnm.org
Readers respond: Business-friendly Oregon falters on land development

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • oregonlive.com
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Frameshift: Shari Wiseman reflects on her pivot from science to publishing

As chief editor of Nature Neuroscience, Wiseman applies critical-thinking skills she learned in the lab to manage the journal’s day-to-day operations.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • thetransmitter.org
Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Stance on Epstein Testimony Dec. 10

Bill and Hillary Clinton’s lawyer writes a letter on Dec. 10 to the House Oversight Committee opposing their live testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
This Week in Missouri Politics - December 7, 2025

Scott Faughn is joined by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt for the last episode of the year.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • themissouritimes.com
Readers respond: Political noise is drowning out proven science

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • oregonlive.com
From shoplifting to return fraud, how America became a nation of small-time scammers, cheaters, and thieves

Everyday consumers are shoplifting, cheating on returns, and committing other "mini crimes" to get back at big businesses.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 4:27 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
How U.S. Soccer aims to improve physical, mental health of female soccer players

The Kang Institute, announced last week, is committed to researching the major issues affecting women athletes today.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:54 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Franklin County commissioners weigh health insurance stipend

A resolution would take health stipends away from all commissioners, conforming to budget cuts made by a county’s Budget Advisory Committee.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:54 AM EST • Health • themainemonitor.org
Southwick business reaches agreement over loan fraud

As part of the settlement, Comark admitted to receiving a PPP loan in January 2021, meant to be used as financial assistance during the covid pandemic.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Business • westernmassnews.com
Committee rejects Debbie Wasserman Schultz language protecting Everglades from pipeline fast-track

Legislation streamlining pipeline approvals will head to the House floor without any exemptions for Florida waterways.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:21 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

For the first time in decades, the US Food and Drug Administration has signed off on new antibiotics to fight gonorrhea. The approvals come at a critical moment: The sexually transmitted infection is growing harder to treat, and cases continue to climb nationwide.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 2:05 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
New Epstein photos released showing Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Donald Trump, and more

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released never-before-seen images from the estate of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:52 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Democrats Release New Epstein Photos Documenting Ties to Trump, Clinton and Others

The images, released without context by Democrats on the Oversight Committee, reveal little new about the deceased sex offender’s ties to prominent men in politics, entertainment and finance.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
New photos from Epstein’s personal collection show Trump, Clinton and much more

The undated photographs are from Epstein’s email account and computer, according to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who published the photographs on Friday.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:05 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Friday showing the many powerful figures in the late sex trafficker’s orbit, including President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and others.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Senator Demands Federal Agencies Halt Small Business Contracts, Citing Investigation of Native Hawaiian Firm

Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, sent letters to 22 federal agencies saying the no-bid contracts granted through a Small Business Administration program are a “fraud magnet.”

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Business • propublica.org
Google spinout proposes Oakland County data center nearly as large as Oracle megaproject

While controversy stirs around OpenAI’s Stargate data center project in Saline Township, another data center complex nearly as big is being quietly planned 45 miles northeast in Lyon Township.Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, a spinout of Google parent company Alphabet Inc., has submitted plans to…

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:05 PM EST • Business • crainsdetroit.com
House GOP leaders could unveil health plan this weekend

Speaker Mike Johnson is committing to a vote next week on legislation to lower health care costs.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Health • politico.com
How Investors May Respond To Elevance Health (ELV) Expanding AI Assistant Access And Adding Schulman To Board

Elevance Health recently expanded access to its AI-powered Virtual Assistant for about 22 million commercial members and announced that Amy Schulman, a senior healthcare executive and governance expert, will join its board and sit on the Audit and Finance Committees in January 2026. Together, these moves highlight Elevance Health’s push to blend digital-first member support with strengthened board oversight in healthcare innovation and regulatory strategy. We’ll now examine how the broader...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

The US Navy has submitted its recommendations on potential punishments for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video that reminded US troops they have a duty to refuse illegal orders, a Pentagon official told CNN on Thursday.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:20 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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House GOP axes $645M from funds aiding infrastructure, children, vets

House Republicans invoked a rarely used tool that allows a committee to deny administration requests to carry over funding from one year to the next.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:59 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
After 'Disagreeing With <i>Dhurandhar's</i> Politics', Hrithik Roshan Says "I Cant Wait For Part 2"

In his first post, though Hrithik Roshan lauded the storytelling, he admitted that he might disagree with the "politics" of the film

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:29 AM EST • Politics • ndtv.com
Democrats target ‘vulnerable’ Republican senators ahead of high-stakes health care showdown

The Democratic National Committee launches ad campaign targeting four vulnerable Republican senators ahead of crucial Senate votes on ACA tax credits affecting 20 million Americans.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 5:16 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Registered nurses at St. Joseph hospital in Bryan, Texas vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United

Nurses at the 316-bed facility say they voted to join the union because it is critical that nurses have a say in making decisions in patient care, staffing, and to help recruit and retain experienced nurses, which leads to improved patient care.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 4:02 PM EST • Health • nationalnursesunited.org
ACC doubles down on College Football Playoff expansion after Notre Dame fallout

The ACC also wants to explore reducing or eliminating the weekly release of the College Football Playoff selection committee's top 25 rankings

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:52 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Warner Bros. Video Games Business 'Relatively Minor Compared to the Grand Scheme of Things,' Netflix Says

Netflix has admitted it did not attribute any value to Warner Bros.’ video game business in its $82.7 billion acquisition deal, sparking concern for the future of everything from Mortal Kombat to Hogwarts Legacy.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 6:46 AM EST • Business • ign.com
Reeves faces Treasury committee before Tory censure motion in Commons saying she misled voters about budget

The chancellor will give evidence to the Commons Treasury committee about the budget from 10am

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Dec 10, 2025 • 3:45 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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