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Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOUs - United States Department of State

On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership that delivers measurable results for the American people and puts America First by directly countering global infectious disease threats and reducing foreign dependence on U.S. taxpayers. […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:49 PM EST • Health • state.gov
Martinis, seafood, and a plastic cup: See some of the zanier expenses at the center of JPMorgan's latest dispute with Charlie Javice

JPMorgan no longer wants to pay Charlie Javice's legal bills. Inside the latest dispute between the bank and the startup founder convicted of fraud.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
A’s adding ‘Severino Room’ at Sutter Health Park. Here’s why pitcher wanted it

More changes are coming to Sutter Health Park for the Athletics’ second season in West Sacramento in 2026.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Health • sacbee.com
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments

Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount refuses to go away, launching a hostile bid. Here's a timeline of key developments.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Why scientists want ice from 600 meters below the surface
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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Science • cnn.com
What voters say they want for Christmas

Political opposites are closing 2025 as they did 2024: on each side of America’s Donald Trump divide. But CNN’s “All Over the Map” survey did provide several interesting takeaways. Some may be instructive about the midterm election climate, at least at this beginning stage.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
Newcastle seek 'clarification' over Anthony Gordon penalty incident against Chelsea

Manager Eddie Howe says Newcastle "want to know the thought process behind the decision" not to award them a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:39 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Quitting a job to go on a European road trip helped her rethink her career

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump administration to scrap federal rule requiring transparency into health AI tools

The Trump administration wants to scrap rules that require developers to disclose how AI tools used to treat patients were developed and tested.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:30 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Proposed Magnetic Cloak Could Make Sensitive Tech Practically Invisible

The cloak can shield objects of any shape from unwanted noise, the researchers say.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Help shape the 2026 Delta Science Plan

The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program has released the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan for public review. The Delta Science Plan outlines the vision, principles, and strategies guiding science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. All members of the Delta science community and interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide input. This includes federal, state, and local agency scientists, tribes, non-governmental organizations, academic researchers, and members of the public who care about the future of the Delta. The Delta […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:45 AM EST • Science • mavensnotebook.com
Shoppers Want Easy Choices This Holiday Season — Here's How Small Businesses Can Meet Their Needs

Here are three ways businesses of all sizes can stay in the game this holiday season and set themselves up for long-term growth.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
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Who in the world wants to watch Grandpa Philip Rivers? Answer: Everyone
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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
I Grew Up on Atari—Now I'm Reliving It on Gamestation Go in 2025

Commentary: Wander down Gen X gamer memory lane with 200 games, including Pac-Man, Asteroids, Berserk and Centipede.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Maggie O'Farrell didn't want to write 'Hamnet's' script. How Chloé Zhao changed her mind

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

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
New LSU business school dean says students want to 'manage their own destiny'

"Also, if you think about modern-day students, they're always stimulated by technology, right? They've got earbuds in or are always doing something. So we have to rise to the occasion to get their attention in a meaningful way to be able to educate them."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • nola.com
Up in smoke: Inside New York City's chaotic crackdown on unlicensed weed shops

America's largest city wanted to get rid of illegal weed shops. Then came the SWAT teams.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:17 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Yann LeCun's advice for young students wanting to go into AI

Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun said current and prospective CS students need to focus on skills "with a long shelf life."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:03 AM EST • Science • businessinsider.com
Yann LeCun's advice for young students wanting to go into AI

Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun said current and prospective CS students need to focus on skills "with a long shelf life."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:03 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
You can now tweak how warm and enthusiastic ChatGPT's responses are

Users can now decide how much warmth, enthusiasm, emojis and headers they want in their ChatGPT responses.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:40 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Science Central holiday events & Big Blue Blocks are coming

As kids get off the holiday season, Science Central gives them an reason to learn outside of the classroom.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:12 AM EST • Science • wane.com
Some ChatGPT Users Say Swapping Out Models Is Like ‘Replacing A Service Animal’

OpenAI wanted GPT-5 to be less warm and agreeable than its predecessor. Some neurodivergent people struggled with the change, showing the tricky balance AI companies must strike when releasing new models.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Taiwan political clash puts global support at risk, foreign officials warn

Opposition resistance to Lai's defense buildup, impeachment threats raise eyebrows

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:54 AM EST • Politics • asia.nikkei.com
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Weight loss jabs: What happens when you stop taking them?

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:01 PM EST • Health • bbc.com
Track the moon and the weather with Science 4 Everyone!

Want to track the phases of the moon and the weather for the next two weeks with News4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller for Science 4 Everyone? Here’s everything you’ll need.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Science • nbcwashington.com
Mets poach top international prospect from Yankees, per report

Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen, 16, will sign with the Mets after backing out of a verbal agreement with the Yankees.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The Epstein files release did nothing to clear up the scandal’s biggest question

Some questions will never be answered. But there’s one that DOJ officials really can clear up — if they want to.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:44 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
I Bought a Used iPhone 13 Mini and Learned a Hard Lesson

Commentary: The iPhone Air intrigued me but I didn't want to spend $1,000. So I got a $353 used iPhone 13 Mini, and found it quite capable despite a major drawback.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025

Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:28 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Epic claims it’ll fight the fees.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:17 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Trump seeks meeting with health insurers, eyes price cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he wants to meet with health insurers in coming weeks in a bid for lower prices, saying that could be another way to lower healthcare costs as millions of Americans face a potential spike in premiums.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:42 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 (For Now)

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:37 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Memory Suppliers Have Become the New “Santa Claus,” Selectively Handing Out DRAM Capacity to Customers, Says Taiwan’s Etron Chairman

Well, here's an interesting take on the memory shortages, as Etron's Chairman calls DRAM suppliers the new 'Santa Claus'.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Here's Your Entertainment Round Up for the Long Holiday Break

Wether you want a big blockbuster or you'd rather curl up at home with a classic, Fandango's Nikki Novak stops by TODAY with a list of the best movies to watch over the long holiday break.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Entertainment • today.com
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is rapidly moving away from us. Can we 'intercept' it before it leaves us forever?

3I/ATLAS has passed its closest point to Earth, meaning we will soon lose sight of it for good. Some scientists want to send a spacecraft to chase down the alien comet — or the next interstellar object.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:39 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Korean Entertainment Pioneer Lee Soo-Man Wants Korea To Become “A Nation Of Producers”

SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man talks to Deadline about his new music label, A2O Entertainment, and embracing AI and technology.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:46 AM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
‘We don’t care about politics’: Violence-hit Uvira locals just want peace

As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say 'whoever comes with peace is welcome here'.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:32 AM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
He cost Chicago millions. City wants to keep doing business

Plus: The CTA promises more cops, Trump cuts student support funds and more

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • chicago.suntimes.com
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Where Americans want the government to focus in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

See the new movie ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
Where to Find Lorwyn Eclipsed Previews

Our return to the plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is here! Prepare for a pastoral preview season when Lorwyn Eclipsed debuts on January 5, 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • magic.wizards.com
Video Trump says health care premiums will 'skyrocket' for over 20 million Americans

Pres. Trump says he doesn’t want to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. He has yet to present his own healthcare plan.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:33 PM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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Lamont details $168 million plan to cover federal cuts for food, health care, housing aid

Gov. Ned Lamont detailed his plans Thursday to use $168 million from an emergency fund lawmakers created last month. In a letter to legislative leaders, Lamont said he was tapping into the $500 million fund for access to food, housing, and health care. “We wanted to do – make sure that we had people’s backs and that our people weren’t…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • nbcconnecticut.com
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Commentary: Beneath the rambling, Trump laid out a chilling healthcare plan

In an 18-minute rant, President Trump gave insights into how he wants to reform American healthcare. It isn't good.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:15 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Mets to sign top international prospect SS Wandy Asigen: reports
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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:14 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mile High Pollster: Avalanche fans want a new third jersey

The Nords jerseys are nice but Avs fans want a third jersey revamp!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:10 PM EST • Sports • milehighhockey.com
Football gossip: Semenyo, Neves, Fernandes, Rashford, Smit, Jackson, Saka, Guilherme

Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes' release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing new Arsenal contract.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:45 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Instagram wants to limit hashtag spam

Finally, an end to posts with a seemingly endless list of hashtags.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:16 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Photo gallery: North Marion defeats East Fairmont, 86-77 in 2OT

RACHEL, W.Va. — Photo gallery from North Marion’s 86-77, double overtime win over East Fairmont. (Photo gallery courtesy of Teran Malone/Malone Sports Media) Full gallery available here North Marion (1-0): Eli Ramsey – 29 points Conner Balwanz – 20 points Maddox Batson – 13 points East Fairmont (1-1): Cayden Cooper – 21 points Hudson Brand

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:36 PM EST • Sports • wvmetronews.com
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Here’s What’s In Each ‘Fortnite’ Winterfest Cabin Present

Want to grab some free gifts from the Fortnite Winterfest cabin? Here is what is in each present so you can make some informed decisions

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
She’s Married to the Architect of Trump’s Darkest Policies. She Wants America to Love Her. It’s Not Going Well.

I spent a month in her head. I was surprised by what I found.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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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Column | Asking Eric: Facebook posts fracture friendship

Friends wants the letter writer “to censor what I post on Facebook on her behalf.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Louisville Beats EKU 76-51

If all you saw was the final score you might think this game was a cake-walk but if you actually watched the game you probably want to forget the first half. However as Coach Walz said, “This was probably the first game all year that I’ve seen us look as bad as we did in […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Expert issues warning about future of entertainment following $1B Disney investment: 'People are … not just going to want [this]'

"We’re going to use our studio chops to build this into something."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
John Kirwan is out as Pennington Biomedical’s executive director

After eight years at the helm of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, John Kirwan is stepping away from his role as executive director. In a letter sent to Pennington staff, Kirwan writes tha… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Blizzard Entertainment Boss on Bringing Back BlizzCon, Gaming Brand’s 35th Anniversary Plans: 2026 Will ‘Be the Biggest Year Yet’

Blizzard Entertainment is turning 35 and they want everyone to know it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs

MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:13 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

Netflix’s co-CEOs don’t see it for Paramount Skydance, either.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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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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Science Central to host first holiday event, Winter WonderLab

The Winter WonderLab will take place December 18 through 20.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:09 AM EST • Science • wane.com
Data centers have a political problem — and Big Tech wants to fix it

A growth engine for the economy is becoming a political albatross. Can messaging change that?

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Apparent serial scammer cons Toledo business owner out of a donation to a fake charity event

“Miss Alex” has ripped off multiple businesses this year and is wanted by law enforcement

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Robinhood to Offer Custom Sports Parlays Using Kalshi Tech

Bettors will be able to request odds for the "combo" bets they want to place, and market makers will respond within seconds.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Sports • sportico.com
Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll

Move over, ChatGPT Pulse.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Larian want to complete Divinity in "three to four years", and they're making limited use of generative AI

Larian are hoping to get their latest Divinity RPG out a lot faster than Baldur's Gate 3, care of a larger development team.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
Ahead of Fallout Season 2, Samsung Exec Understands Where Stranger Things Creator's Hate for 'Garbage' TV Settings Comes From — Meanwhile Todd Howard Wants to Know 'Backlight 20 or 11?'

Ahead of the hotly-anticipated launch of Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video, a Samsung executive has discussed the optimal TV picture settings for watching the show — and even got Bethesda development chief Todd Howard asking questions of his own.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:28 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
PayPal quietly makes bigger moves into business banking

Small businesses have always faced the same brutal truth: banks don't want to lend to them. They're too risky, the loan amounts are too small, and the

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:37 AM EST • Business • thestreet.com
Column | More than 100 scientists told me what kids books inspired their careers

Want to inspire the next generation of scientists? Here are the best books recommended by experts in ecology, biology, entomology and other fields.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
Chris Hemsworth says caring for his dad with Alzheimer's has reshaped his priorities as a father

Regardless of the experiences and material things that money can offer, at the end of the day, kids "just want your time," Chris Hemsworth said.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:07 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Taiwan Reels From Political Faceoff Between President, Opponents

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has escalated his rhetoric against opposition parties by accusing them of abusing their legislative power, as the island descends into partisan strife after a clash over fiscal spending.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:06 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
LG quietly added an unremovable Microsoft Copilot app to TVs

The latest place you may find Microsoft Copilot is on your LG smart television, whether you want it or not.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:59 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Captain Chat: Van Dijk Wants to Build Consistency

The Reds won twice on the bounce: that’s good, right?

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:19 PM EST • Sports • liverpooloffside.sbnation.com
Prominent Peoria business files for bankruptcy to restructure COVID-related debt

A statement from Peoria Charter owner and CEO James Wang said the company will continue “normal business operations” as it restructures its debt.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Business • 25newsnow.com
Want to support small businesses this holiday season? Start with how you shop.

Skip the one-day shipping. A small-business expert shares how shoppers can help small brands grow through slower spending and thoughtful purchases.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:22 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Florida Poly tops state in computer science, with data science program in top 20 nationally

'Being among the nation’s best and most affordable programs strengthens our ability to attract ambitious students who want to innovate and lead.'

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Science • floridapolitics.com
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Why xAI Has an Uphill Battle Selling Grok to Businesses

Elon Musk’s xAI wants companies around the world to buy its Grok AI models as it tries to build a moneymaking business. To get there, xAI has created an enterprise AI sales group over the past half-year that has expanded to more than a dozen people. But xAI’s lack of experience in selling to big ...

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • theinformation.com
Trump’s Business Model Is to Break Europe

Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:54 AM EST • Business • foreignpolicy.com
At Mizzou, Caroline Matz turned her interest in sports into a career vision

Through hands-on experiences, a supportive community and opportunities that pushed her forward, Matz discovered where she belongs — and where she wants to go next.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • showme.missouri.edu
At Mizzou, Caroline Matz turned a lifelong love of sports into a career vision

Through hands-on experiences, a supportive community and opportunities that pushed her forward, Matz discovered where she belongs — and where she wants to go next.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • showme.missouri.edu
UK Wants All iPhones to Block Explicit Images Unless You Prove Age

Apple and Google will soon be "encouraged" to build nudity-detection algorithms into their software by default, as part of the UK government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, reports the Financial Times. According to the report, Home Office officials want device operating systems to prevent any nudity from being displayed unless users can verify that they're adults through biometric checks or official ID.

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This Baton Rouge company wants to ‘dominate’ the Gulf Coast. Here's how they'll do it

“As far as I’m concerned, I want to dominate the Gulf Coast,” he said. “I want AG to be the wholesaler of choice for anybody doing business along the Gulf Coast."

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The AI industry wants to turn the routine mammogram into a powerful multitool

A new generation of AI algorithms aim to go beyond detecting cancers to predicting risk for cardiovascular diseases.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature

Waze has reportedly started testing support for traffic lights, a feature users have been wanting for many years.

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Sapphire asks AMD for more freedom in partner GPU designs: “Let us go nuts"

Sapphire wants more control over card designs, TOXIC GPUs may return In an interview with Hardware Unboxed, Ed Crisler (NA PR Manager at Sapphire

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
My tween kept asking to chat with her friends online. Now, in Australia, I can just say, 'it's against the law.'

Leon Spencer, an Australian dad, wants his kids to meet up with friends in person, not become products for advertisers.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:14 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Want job security in the age of AI? Get a state license

The coming tech boom is about to launch a boom in people who do things with their hands and minds

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Dec 14, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Top 5 memories for 2025 bring Skattebo, Suarez, Cardinals into the mix

Cam Skattebo's swan song, Eugenio Suarez says goodbye, WNBA watch parties and the Arizona Cardinals top my Top 5 sports memories from 2025.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • azcentral.com
Scientists warn federal funding cuts could undermine walleye recovery in Minnesota

The Trump administration froze grant money awarded to the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center in August and wants to cut its budget next year.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • startribune.com
A Grip on Sports: Picking the right college coach, and keeping them, may be the best harbinger of success no matter the sport

A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you want to be successful, long term, in college basketball, you have to be able to win games in a variety of ways. If you want to be successful, long term, in college football, it helps to be able to keep your coach around. Both were on display, in different ways, Saturday night.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • spokesman.com
Your caddie wants to ditch a headcover. Which one goes?

What to do when you're asked to leave one of your critical clubs unprotected

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:31 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Repairs needed after business hit-and-run

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned business in Scranton is reeling after a hit-and-run crash that badly damaged their property. The owners are now looking for answers, hoping someone will come forward. The family told 28/22 News while there have been instances when someone sideswiped their fence, they’ve never seen anything quite like this […]

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Dec 13, 2025 • 11:33 PM EST • Business • 2822news.com
Kindle’s New AI Feature Can Answer Questions About Your Books (Whether Authors Want It or Not)

The Kindle app's new feature will provide AI-generated tips to explain your book's plot or how the characters relate to one another, though it's currently only available on the iOS version.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 1:14 PM EST • Technology • pcmag.com
Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles

At least a dozen US House Democrats are already facing primary challenges, as progressives seek to transform a party regaining its footing after 2024 by tapping into voters’ frustration with its leaders ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Findlay wants permanent Hearts move

Hearts defender wants longer-term say, Rangers' sporting director target leaves door open and panel backs controversial Rugby Park calls.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 3:58 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Stuart Findlay wants permanent Hearts move

Hearts defender wants longer-term say, Rangers' sporting director target leaves door open and panel backs controversial Rugby Park calls.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 3:42 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com