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HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit

The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:48 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
D.C. auditor finds advisory neighborhood commissioner misused public funds

The auditor found that Salim Adofo, the ANC 8C chair who ran for D.C. Council twice, used government funds for politics and referred the case to the D.C. attorney general.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Analysis: Trump’s divisive address to the nation, annotated

President Donald Trump tried to hit the reset button with Americans on Wednesday night by reminding them of the Biden administration and arguing his own policies have driven down prices and made America great.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Mamdani appoints veteran city official as budget director

Sherif Soliman will be director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
Kennedy, US health officials outline new rules, warnings to block transgender care for youth in the US

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials said Thursday that the federal government will block hospitals and doctors from providing transgender care to children, saying, “this is not medicine, it is malpractice.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:26 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
FBI raids Bloomington business that had license suspended for fraud

FBI agents raided the offices of a Bloomington business on Thursday, days after the State of Minnesota suspended a business license at that address citing fraud.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:21 PM EST • Business • fox9.com
A Small Business Owner Noticed 'A Competitor 100x Bigger' Bought Their 'New Innovative Product.' Now They're Worried It's About To Be Copied

A small business owner selling on Amazon recently shared a dilemma that hit a nerve with the r/smallbusiness Reddit community: A massive competitor just bought their “new innovative product,” and now they fear it’s about to be copied. Fear Of Being Crushed By A Giant “A competitor 100x bigger than me just ordered my new product,” the seller wrote. “The name on the shipping label was ‘business name’ LLC and the business name is a billion dollar company… and the name of the person is someone whose

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Opinion: Under the mayor's budget, local biz owners like us would pay the price

When the city talks about “taxing big business,” most people don’t picture us: the McDonald’s local business owners. Here's our perspective.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.com
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
Jake Paul makes calculated business move in facing Anthony Joshua

Paul's choice to move forward with this fight may have been more motivated by money

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:27 AM EST • Business • cbssports.com
HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors

The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today unveiled its new Sports Talk lineup, debuting Monday, December 29, 2025. This bold expansion delivers nonstop sports conversation, expert analysis, and fan engagement across all major platforms. The new programming lineup features a mix of established voices and rising stars, giving listeners access to compelling content around the clock. The Jim Rome Show will remain in its prime 3 pm – 6 pm ET weekday sl

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Watch live: RFK Jr. gives remarks on updated guidance for youth health care

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver remarks Thursday on new federal guidance related to health care for minors. The remarks come after Centers for Medicare …

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Could the Bears move to... Northwest Indiana?

In today's edition: The Bears could move to Indiana, Alcaraz splits with his coach, Anthony Joshua's "license to kill," the World Cup's record $50 million prize, baseball behind bars, and more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Tom Durkin | The journey: People over politics

“Everyone’s on a journey,” Dianna Hill used to remind me gently whenever I got upset with what someone did or didn’t do. Maybe 5’2” in heels and just barely topping 100 pounds, Dianna had the look and soft voice of the perfect kindergarten teacher. She taught 8th-grade algebra. Dianna was empathy personified. She could feel […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:52 AM EST • Politics • yubanet.com
Blackstone’s Schwarzman Says Data Center Business Not a Bubble

Blackstone Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Schwarzman brushed aside talk of a bubble surrounding the data centers powering artificial intelligence, saying the business is conservative.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
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
Say Goodbye To These 17 Products Apple Discontinued In 2025

As you'd expect, Apple's had a handful of new devices throughout 2025. Here's everything it stopped selling this year, and what the company replaced it with.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 on Amazon With Christmas Delivery

It's getting more and more difficult to find good deals with guaranteed Christmas delivery, but today Amazon has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, as well as delivery before December 25. There's also a solid discount on the AirPods 4 on Amazon, but holiday delivery dates are slipping into late December for that one. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:37 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Inflation remained elevated in November as Fed considers pausing interest rate cuts

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November consumer price index which showed that CPI inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:34 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Sony and Tencent settle lawsuit over "slavish clone" of Horizon: Zero Dawn

The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed but the case has been dismissed with prejudice

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:31 AM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
What Can U.S. Employers Do About Rising Healthcare Costs?

U.S. employers are grappling with surging healthcare costs as healthcare prices and service volumes rise. Provider consolidation, high drug prices, labor shortages, and growing chronic disease are fueling the cost increases. Employer have largely responded by shifting expenses to workers. Their track record in pursuing aggressive options—including collective purchasing, tiered plans, value-based care, and advocating for changes in government policies—is poor. The big question is whether they have the will to become more aggressive in pursuing remedies. The outlook is not promising. The reasons include the complexity of the problem, employee resistance to some solutions, and the fact that most employers just don’t have sufficient “skin in the game” to take on the disruption and risk that would be required to bend the healthcare cost curve significantly or sustainably.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Health • hbr.org
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I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:32 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:32 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Fear Is Consuming US Small Businesses Pummeled by Trump Tariffs

The US’s 36 million small businesses are crying out for relief from import taxes

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Wayne Guymon Named Vice President & General Manager of Learfield’s USC Sports Properties

LOS ANGELES – Learfield and USC Athletics announced today that 25-year industry veteran Wayne Guymon has been named the Vice President & General Manager of t...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • usctrojans.com
Thanks for asking after my health, but actually I’m doing just fine

Friends, family and assorted strangers have been sending thoughts and prayers about my ‘cancer journey’. It is, in the nicest possible way, a lot

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
In Memoriam 2025: Politics

In the Politics section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate John Carney Jr., state Sen. Frank Niceley, Judge Randall Wyatt and more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • nashvillescene.com
Sphere Entertainment Names Felicia Yue as EVP and CTO, Sphere

Sphere Entertainment Co. announces that Felicia Yue, a seasoned entertainment technology leader, has joined the company as Executive Vice President, ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Entertainment • sportsvideo.org
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Za’atar isn't your average spice blend. Here are a few surprising health perks.

Za'atar adds an earthy depth of flavor to food, but it also comes with a few health perks. Here's what dietitians want you to know.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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High RAM & SSD Prices Make Larian Optimize Divinity Earlier

"We've never had it like this."

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Technology • 80.lv
Starbucks is doubling down on its free bachelor's degree program as enrollment surges 60%

Starbucks' Chief People Officer Sara Kelly spoke to Business Insider about the company's increasingly popular free college program.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent

Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
Principal Exits $800 Million Hong Kong Pension Business

Principal Financial Group Inc. is withdrawing from another pension business in Hong Kong as the US financial services firm seeks to cut administrative costs, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:53 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Omaha community health expert talks Pillen's new Medicaid work requirements

Nebraska is the first state require proof of work for those using expanded Medicaid services. One health expert shares what the changes could mean for

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:02 AM EST • Health • ketv.com
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Analysis: 4 takeaways from Trump’s primetime address

President Donald Trump delivered a rare 20-minute primetime speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday night.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:27 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Erik Newson receives promotion at ATG Entertainment

The industry longtimer is now ATGE’s senior vice president of music, comedy and events programming in North America.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:02 PM EST • Entertainment • broadwaynews.com
Trump says he plans to send more checks, this time to service members

Trump promised to send $1,776 in bonus checks to military members for Christmas, and said that tariffs are funding the payments.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address

Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:59 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month

Bongino had clashed with the Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:51 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
Google Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks

Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG): Reassessing Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound and CWT Acquisition Progress

Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) has been quietly reshaping its business travel platform, and the stock’s recent mix of gains over the past month and weakness year to date has investors reassessing its trajectory. See our latest analysis for Global Business Travel Group. Despite the year to date share price return sitting in negative territory, the recent 1 month share price rebound and a solid three year total shareholder return suggest sentiment may be stabilising around Global Business...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:12 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
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
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela

The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes

Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • comstocksmag.com
Judge fines Goodlettsville ‘adult entertainment’ venue

Back in September, the Back Stage Venue was cited by the City of Goodlettsville, which claimed it was an adult entertainment business operating in a commercial services limited zone and not an indu…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Entertainment • wkrn.com
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
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VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years

The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:31 PM EST • Health • militarytimes.com
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Fire destroys business, apartment building in Patten

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire in Patten that destroyed a business and nearby apartment building.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:20 PM EST • Business • wgme.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing new rules limiting congressional oversight visits, finding that Democratic lawmakers are likely to succeed in their claim that the policy violates federal law governing congressional access to detention facilities.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Springfield business owner indicted for laundering pandemic PPP loans

The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges Jason Hemingway fraudulently obtained more than $316,000 in PPP loans and used it for personal benefit.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Business • news-leader.com
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Teladoc Health provides free virtual health services to those impacted by WA flooding

Teladoc Health is providing free virtual health services to those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Health • kiro7.com
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$150 million, 12,500-seat entertainment venue coming to Houston in 2027

A massive new entertainment venue is coming to Houston in 2027. The Sunset Amphitheater will be an all-season venue with a 12,500 person capacity and a $150 million price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Entertainment • houston.culturemap.com
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Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as suspected, study suggests

New research suggests Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth's polar seas instead of a buried ocean as long suspected.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
GOP lawmaker: These Covid-era fraud-ridden subsidies have made health care more expensive

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, lays out the Republicans' plan for health care and weighs in on Vice President JD Vance's remarks on the economy on 'Varney & Co.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Health • foxbusiness.com
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What it costs to live in America’s iconic holiday movie towns

Redfin Real Estate reports on the affordability of iconic holiday movie towns, revealing high prices in places like Winnetka, Illinois, and NYC, while others are more accessible.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Tesla's car business is only worth $30 a share, analyst warns

While Tesla stock hits records on robotaxi hype, Jed Dorsheimer of William Blair says the core EV market is only worth a fraction of the current $480 per share price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas

Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Tariffs take a bit out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says

The NFIB survey never saw such a big jump in small businesses raising prices as it did between October and November.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:21 PM EST • Business • fortune.com
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DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide

New York City, NY, December 17th, 2025, FinanceWireDiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service Digital Marketing Agency known for its ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Industry Ink: Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Provident Entertainment, Margo Price

Keith Urban visited patients and their families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at [...]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Entertainment • musicrow.com
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Culture Council: Running a Business? 10 Ways to Stay Cool Under Pressure

High-stakes moments can make or break a business. As a leader, your personal practices and mindset can help you stay steady when it matters most.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • rollingstone.com
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Xbox Sales Are Down 70% Year-Over-Year With PS5 Down 40%

Xbox, PlayStation and even Nintendo are suffering from very low console sales due to price hikes, economic conditions and more.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
OnePlus 15R Hands-on: If only battery and refresh rate were the name of the game

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Karis Community Health receives Health Access Hero Award, including $100,000 grant, from Sun Life and DentaQuest

Karis Community Health has been selected as a 2025 Health Access Hero Award and grant recipient by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest. The $100,000 grant will help expand access to dental care within and beyond Bradley County. The annual Health Access Hero Awards recognize nonprofits and individual change-makers working to broaden access to health services for communities in need.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially during the holiday season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Former sports reporter, husband found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Alabama

A former sports reporter and her husband were found dead in their home in what police are calling a murder-suicide.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:43 AM EST • Sports • abc7chicago.com
SC calls for 2026 Small Business award nominations

As we approach the new year, The South Carolina District Office is seeking nminations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:02 AM EST • Business • wpde.com
Inside GM’s $242M push to rebuild America’s skilled trades workforce

General Motors is investing $242 million in a skilled trades apprenticeship program, training 600 new journeypersons yearly through hands-on experience.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
US Game Console Sales Crater in Worst November in Two Decades

US spending on video game consoles fell 27% last month, marking the worst November in two decades as tariffs and rising component costs pushed prices to record highs.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Analysts share their naughty and nice lists for Texas politics

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • appleinsider.com
Suspect remains at large after stabbing near northeast Oklahoma City business

Police taped off the Sonic near Northeast 23rd Street and I-235 as they investigated the crime.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • koco.com
911 operators now ask Phoenix callers if they want mental health experts

Phoenix residents calling 911 will now be asked if they need a behavioral health expert to respond to an incident rather than a police officer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:04 AM EST • Health • azcentral.com
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A small but crucial detail provides a clue on iPhone Fold pricing

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

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Help Shape the Health of Spokane County — Apply to Join the Board of…

Have you ever thought about how public health decisions are made in our community? Many people haven’t and that’s why your voice might be needed. The…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • srhd.org
What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

A new federal law requires the Justice Department to release by Friday a massive trove of investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.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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'Schoolyard bullies' or voice of the police? Signal 99 shapes debate

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Politics • cincinnati.com
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"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"

MicroProse is excited to announce its renewed partnership with legendary game developer Geoff Crammond, creator of some of the most influential racing simulation games of the 1990s and early 2000s. Together, we are bringing back his groundbreaking racing game engine in a re-release of the original game technology, enhanced with updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop support, through the upcoming Geoff Crammond Racing series: GCR1, GCR2, GCR3, and GCR4, scheduled to release in 2026. These titles are being reintroduced under new names to reflect our independent direction and to ensure full separation from any official motorsport licensing. While the names are new, the core simulation engine, physics systems, and pioneering gameplay features developed by Geoff Crammond remain at the heart of each release. Geoff Crammond’s original work helped define the foundations of modern racing games, introducing innovations such as advanced real-time physics, highly configurable driving assists (including the ideal racing line, steering help and auto braking), realistic AI driver behaviour, deep telemetry analysis, comprehensive car setup systems, extensive wet weather system, and the list goes on. The GCR series proudly carries this legacy forward. Steam Workshop support will enable the community to create and share custom tracks, cars, liveries, teams, drivers and more. This reunion marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between MicroProse and Geoff Crammond, with further announcements in the series to come. MicroProse is officially back on the track at full speed. GCR1 Steam Page GCR2 Steam Page GCR3 Steam Page GCR4 Steam Page -- MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • gamespress.com
Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users

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

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

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:09 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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I finally found an at-home device that alleviates my arthritis in just 20 minutes. Here’s how it works

I tested the Chirp Halo wireless muscle stimulator for two months. Here’s how the at-home EMS and TENS device helped with my chronic pain, plus my honest opinion about it.

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New Samsung Micro RGB TVs are sized for your living room

But will prices be sizes for your bank account?

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
UVA Health expands services in Zion Crossroads

UVA Health is expanding its health care services in Zion Crossroads, just off exit 136 on I-64, adding 50,000 appointments.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:58 PM EST • Health • 29news.com
House GOP health package lowers spending but boosts uninsured

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Health • politico.com
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research

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

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

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Health • nbcphiladelphia.com
ACA subsidy fraud is 'rampant,' Republicans say. Some health policy experts disagree

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:49 PM EST • Health • cnbc.com