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In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan

Republicans resisted the call by President Trump for redistricting. He and the state's Republican governor threatened to back primary challenges against Senators who wouldn't get on board.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:48 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Browns-Bears Preview

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears were rolling along and on top of the NFC before they got tripped up at Green Bay last week.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:44 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Health insurance subsidies expire this month but Congress can't agree on a fix : The NPR Politics Podcast

The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of this month, and when they do, many Americans will see their insurance premiums balloon. We discuss Democrats' and Republicans' competing proposals to address rising healthcare costs and whether Congress is likely to come to an agreement before — or after — the looming deadline. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:41 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Line Combinations: Jets vs. Bruins
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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Sports • thehockeynews.com
Lurie expands inpatient psychiatric unit amid ongoing youth mental health care shortage

The four new beds and 20 new staffers are designed for kids with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The $4.5 million addition is a first for the state but can't fill the major dearth in youth psychiatric beds across Illinois.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:20 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
Roundup: Mortgage rates / Health care legislation / Jazz Fest lineup

Ticking up: Mortgage rates increased slightly, adding to cost pressures for buyers. The average for 30-year, fixed loans rose to 6.22%, up from 6.19% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday. A year ago, the average was 6.6%. Read more from Bloomberg. A subscription may be required. Stalling: The U.S. Senate failed to […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Health • businessreport.com
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Truth Beer Company to close as owners announce plans to sell business

The owners of Truth Beer Company have announced plans to close their taproom and brewery near the Lancaster Amtrak station ahead of a planned sale of the business.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:55 PM EST • Business • lancasteronline.com
Nail tech shares negative impact salon chemicals had on her son’s health

Multiple studies have identified correlations between harsh chemicals used in nail salons and health issues including skin, respiratory, cancer and birth defects. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah spoke to a nail salon tech about the health repercussions she faces as a result of her job.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:42 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Amendment 29: F.6 Science Activation Final Text and Due Date.

The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:41 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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Acupuncturist Cailey Halloran talks about her duties and responsibilities in the oncology department at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:40 PM EST • Health • nola.com
Rumor Replay: AirTag 2, iPhone 18 upgrade, Studio Display 2

This week’s Rumor Replay covers: iPhone 18’s Face ID upgrade, AirTag 2 rumors, the latest on Apple’s new Studio Display, and more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:17 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

A grand jury, for a second time, declined to bring a new indictment against Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated President Donald Trump and his company in court, according to multiple sources.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Parcel business is bright spot for global postal operators

The global postal industry is increasingly focused on parcel shipments over mail for its financial health. The post Parcel business is bright spot for global postal operators appeared first on FreightWaves.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension: 7 Tips For Its Roguelike Mode

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

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Technology • kotaku.com
The year in sports

One-time NPR host David Greene talks sports in America and running his hometown newspaper.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Sports • wbez.org
Big Play Entertainment opens Dunwoody center in time for holiday break

Brandon and Ray Wooldridge, the father and son who own Big Play Entertainment Atlanta, picked a spot in Dunwoody after a tornado demolished the family’s business outside of Nashville.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Entertainment • appenmedia.com
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Apple AirTag 2: Four New Features Found in iOS 26 Code

The AirTag 2 will include a handful of new features that will improve tracking capabilities, according to a new report from Macworld. The site says that it was able to access an internal build of iOS 26, which includes references to multiple unreleased products. Here's what's supposedly coming: An improved pairing process, though no details were provided. AirTag pairing is already fairly simple, but there's room for improvement with the naming and emoji selection.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
SpaceX’s possible $1.5 trillion IPO could be big business for Texas

SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned aerospace company, is planning to go public next year with a potential $1.5 trillion IPO, which would set a new record for a new public offering and have a huge impact on the Texas economy.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Business • kxan.com
Blame Republicans for our health insurance mess

Conservatives haven’t taken health policy seriously for decades.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Health • vox.com
Nothing Phone (4a) series leaks with surprising processor details

Nothing’s new mid-range devices may be more prepared to clash with the likes of the iPhone 17e, Pixel 10a, and Galaxy A57.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:27 PM EST • Technology • phonearena.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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Google is building an experimental new browser and a new kind of web app

Meet the GenTab, nothing like the plain ol’ browser tab.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:10 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says OpenAI Deal Gives Entertainment Giant 'A Way In' to AI

The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI announced a deal Thursday that will make Disney characters available through the ChatGPT maker's image and video generation tools, and see Disney invest $1 billion in OpenAI.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Entertainment • investopedia.com
New AirTag 2 leak reveals five improved features coming

When AirTag 2 finally arrives, a new leak has revealed five improved features that could be included with the long-awaited update.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Google announces experimental ‘Disco’ browser with ‘GenTabs’ powered by Gemini 3

Google today announced “Disco” as an experiment to “shape the future of web browsing.” GenTabs are the first flagship feature...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Palantir says its 'Neurodivergent Fellowship' has received 2,000 applications and counting

Palantir's new fellowship for neurodivergent talent draws 2,000 applications, showing demand for merit-based, unconventional hiring in tech and AI.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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The AirPods Pro 3 just dropped below $200 for the first time

A discount that sounds great.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:10 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Lorwyn Eclipsed's Proliferating Elf Commander Might Put Lathril Out of Business

Christmas comes early for elf players with a brand new Golgari elf commander that brings back proliferation, -1/-1 counters, and introduces us to the new blight mechanic from Lorwyn Eclipsed!

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Technology • draftsim.com
WhatsApp is trying to reinvent voicemail

It’s now easier to send a voice or video message when someone doesn’t answer their phone.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
'Supergirl' trailer reveals Jason Momoa's Lobo, Milly Alcock taking flight

Supergirl and Jason Momoa's Lobo take flight in the first trailer for next year's Milly Alcock-fronted DC Studios movie, based on the 'Woman of Tomorrow' comic.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We expect the update to be released by early next week. iOS 26.2 includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, such as a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
IOC urges sports bodies to let Russian youth teams and athletes compete again with flag and anthem

The IOC has taken a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports. It’s advising governing bodies of Olympic sports to let youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:38 AM EST • Sports • apnews.com
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Spies Solar Wind ‘U-Turn’

Images captured by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe as the spacecraft made its record-breaking closest approach to the Sun in December 2024 have now revealed new

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:06 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
We skipped our annual Christmas celebrations with extended family and went on vacation instead — just the 4 of us

Instead of our usual big holiday celebration with extended family, the four of us spent Christmas traveling and making new traditions on our trip.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:04 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
'Heated Rivalry' stars talk overnight success, butt tweets, and viral moments

'Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are still processing those fans tweeting about their butts. The actors get into the spicy drama's runaway success and go behind the scenes of viral moments.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Nike Is Returning to Its Roots in College Sports

Nike is doubling down on college athletes. Its new all-encompassing relationship at LSU is the launchpad for its new Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • sportico.com
AT&T’s new home security system is powered by Google Home and Abode

AT&T shut down its previous security system in 2022.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Nothing Phone (4a) allegedly adds new color and a big price hike, leaker claims

According to a leaker, Nothing Phone (4a) will launch with a new color variant, but also a much higher price point.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
The Senate is set to vote on two rival health plans. Here's what's at stake for Americans

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on two partisan health bills addressing expiring COVID-era subsidies. These subsidies help millions of Americans with insurance costs.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:53 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Breakthrough 3D wiring architecture enables 10,000-qubit quantum processors

The novel 3D wiring architecture and chip fabrication method enable quantum processing units containing 10,000 qubits to fit in a smaller space than today's 100-qubit chips.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:35 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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I'm a millennial tech nerd. Here are 15 geeky gifts and gadgets I'd buy for myself!

'Tis the season to get the perfect gift. It could be for your nerdy self or even your geeky friends. I have ideas.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:13 AM EST • Technology • pcworld.com
Burton entrepreneur delivers salt to area businesses

Christina Berry started a new winter business delivering buckets of sidewalk salt to businesses in the Burton area.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:09 AM EST • Business • abc12.com
There’s no room for hunger at UC Berkeley School of Public Health

In 2021 UCBPH launched a food pantry run by the Dream office, which quickly grew to encompass direct stipends, and personal and home care products.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.berkeley.edu
Water damage tops small business insurance claims, Hartford insurer finds

Water leaks and frozen pipes tied with burglary and slip-and-fall incidents as the most common small business insurance claims in 2025, each accounting for 20% of filings with The Hartford, […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
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Google's Gemini AI comes to Chrome on iPhone and iPad

After rolling it out on desktop and Android earlier in 2025, Google is finally bringing its built-in Gemini AI experience to iPhone and iPad.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
The Game Awards are losing their luster

A lot of flash concealing increasingly shrinking substance.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
New metro coalition taps businesses to solve homelessness

The group aims to unite businesses, advocacy groups and governments.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Business • axios.com
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Senate to vote on 2 health care proposals. And, the latest U.S. move against Venezuela

The Senate is expected to vote on two opposing health care proposals today. And, the Trump administration says it has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in its latest move in the region.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:14 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Dylan Weaver

The College of Science is proud to recognize 10 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Dylan Weaver is this semester's recipient from Chemistry & Biochemistry.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • science.arizona.edu
Essentia Health, Minnesota Business Partnership convene lawmakers ahead of legislative session

Essentia Health, Minnesota Business Partnership convene lawmakers ahead of legislative session

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • essentiahealth.org
Ravens Sports Network Broadcasting DII Soccer Championship Weekend in Spanish

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- For the third straight season, Franklin Pierce's Ravens Sports Network will be on the road the NCAA DII men's and women's soccer championships this weekend. FPU students Erik Valdovinos and Elliot Scholes traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo. to live stream all six games this weekend in Spanish.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:34 AM EST • Sports • northeast10.org
Commentary: The U.S. Senate is a mess. He wants to fix it, from the inside

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkeley is waging a largely one-man crusade to reform the Senate filibuster. He sees it as a way to help end obstructionism and address the Senate's increasing dysfunction.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
In search for autism's causes, look at genes, not vaccines, researchers say

After more than 50 years of research, scientists still don't know exactly what causes autism. But the data make clear that genetics are an essential piece of the puzzle.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • latimes.com
How Many Triangular Faces Does a Hexagonal Bipyramid Have?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Dec. 11, 2025.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:55 AM EST • Science • slate.com
Monster Hunter Wilds finally gets PC optimisation roadmap to coincide with Title Update 4, but players still aren't really happy

"They’re even drip feeding optimization lmao," says one player.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:37 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
A SWFL holiday entertainment preview

Whether you are a fan of musical theatre, improv or a classic symphony, Southwest Florida is home to some of the best holiday performances around.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:32 AM EST • Entertainment • wgcu.org
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Moderna Founder Warns US Doubts on Science Threaten Biotech Edge

The US risks falling behind in biotechnology as the government cuts funding and skepticism over vaccines grows, according to Moderna Inc.’s co-founder and Chairman Noubar Afeyan.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:15 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms

As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom

The Senate is set to vote on dueling health care proposals. Both plans are likely to fail, even as Affordable Care Act premiums are set to skyrocket at the end of the year.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Mental health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can't be ignored

William Skipworth’s three-part investigation in the New Hampshire Bulletin has laid bare the ongoing traumas experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The community’s response has been swift — shock, grief, and a collective demand for action to prevent future harm. As the dust settles, pressing questions are emerging about oversight and accountability: Which […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:55 AM EST • Health • newhampshirebulletin.com
Maker’s Mark nets first sports league sponsorship with Unrivaled

The bourbon brand will have a significant presence around the women's basketball league both on-premise and digitally.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:31 AM EST • Sports • marketingdive.com
The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week.

The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • grist.org
Postscripts from the frontlines of Trump's attacks on science: no simple happy endings

Stories from the frontlines of Trump's attack on science: Follow-ups from a year of struggles in Part 8 of our series "American Science, Shattered."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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From classroom to community: Student’s journey exemplifies ‘public health in action’

When Waveney Brooks transferred to the University of Kentucky as a sophomore, she never imagined that a classroom experience would open the door to real-world public heath practice across Kentucky. What started as a broad introduction to the many disciplines of well-being soon grew into a purposeful public health career path defined by mentorship, community engagement and purpose.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • uknow.uky.edu
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High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:12 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Why do players love pickleball so much?

One club has seen participation grow by 2,000% in just over a year.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:39 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Tiny tracker following monarch butterflies during California migration

When this monarch butterfly hits the sky it won't be traveling alone. In fact, an energetic team of researchers will be following along with a revolutionary technology that's already unlocking secrets that could help the entire species survive.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:16 AM EST • Science • abc7news.com
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Samsung makes progress on One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S23, Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6

The first test firmware for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 have been spotted on Samsung's servers.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:52 AM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise for many

The Senate is poised to reject legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:08 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS  - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • gjia.georgetown.edu
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks

Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Dec. 17? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.

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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in custody amid assault investigation after being fired for 'inappropriate relationship'
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Former 'DWTS' pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy explains why he wouldn't return to the ballroom

Former 'DWTS' champion and 17-season pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy doesn't think he would go back to the series if asked, saying, 'I think the boat has sailed.'

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OU football eager to face Alabama under 'Friday night lights' in College Football Playoffs

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Neighboring businesses react to Roanoke strip club returning

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Chrome for iPhone rolling out built-in Gemini integration

After teasing in September, Google Chrome for iOS is now more widely rolling out a built-in Gemini experience.

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El Sereno business owners fear concrete wall could collapse on nearby homeless encampment

Several El Sereno business owners are sounding the alarm over a concrete wall they fear could come crashing down on a nearby homeless encampment and possibly kill people.

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🏆Champions: Huachipato crowned in the 2025 Copa Chile

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Lawmakers explain their bipartisan efforts to tackle rising health insurance premiums

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Wario World has just arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 for Switch Online members

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Virginia City business owners face steep rent increases from state

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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reportedly detained by police after being fired for 'inappropriate relationship'
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Depleted Trail Blazers wrap trip vs. struggling Pelicans

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Dynamite located during mental health crisis call in Apache Junction on Wednesday

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AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:01 PM EST • Science • gov.uk
Google DeepMind agrees to sweeping research collaboration with the U.K. government

The partnership will focus on nuclear fusion, discovering new materials, AI safety, and the societal impacts of AI.

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Bargy named 2025 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Youth Sportsperson of the Year - 4-H Animal Science

Antrim County 4-H member Wyatt Bargy wins prestigious sportsmanship award for his involvement in 4-H animal science projects.

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Recent trends in commercial health insurance market concentration - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker

Insurer concentration has increased in the fully insured group health insurance markets while the individual market has grown more competitive, particularly since 2020.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • healthsystemtracker.org
(BPRW) Assembly Studios partners with Autumn Bailey Entertainment and Braveheart Entertainment | Black PR Wire, Inc.

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Democrat flips seat in district Trump won by double digits
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Rockets hope return of Alperen Sengun spurs success vs. Clippers

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Trump officially launches 'gold card' immigration program

The price tag is $1 million for individuals and $2 million for companies on a foreigner's behalf, who would be eligible for citizenship in five years.

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Costco stayed out of politics. Then it sued Donald Trump.

Costco's lawsuit against the president's signature economic policy has sowed discord among its unusually loyal membership. Will shoppers defect?

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Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm

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Sherrone Moore fired for cause by Michigan amid 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer

The Wolverines will undergo their second coaching change in three years, releasing Moore after eight years with the organization, including two as head coach

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DealBook Summit: Business Executives Share Tips for Leadership

Executives on a DealBook Summit task force panel said fear was not the way to build teams capable of navigating difficult times.

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McDonald's AI Christmas ad controversy explained: How the fast food chain has responded to the backlash

McDonald's is under fire for releasing an AI-generated Christmas ad. Here's everything to know about the controversy, and how the fast food chain responded to the criticism.

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Supreme Court considers vastly expanding the president’s powers : The NPR Politics Podcast

The Supreme Court is considering whether President Trump should be able to fire the head of the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies without cause. We discuss why Congress created these independent agencies in the first place and the broader impact of the court eroding the 90-year-old precedent that protects them from presidential politics.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, labor and workplace correspondent Andrea Hsu, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Mysterious X-ray signal from deep space may be the scream of a star ripped apart by two black holes

A strange X-ray signal spotted decades ago may be the result of a star that got attacked by two black holes, one after the other.

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