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Have a 3D Printer? You Can Make Your Own iPhone Fold Dummy

Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that's set to come out in September 2026, and rumors suggest that it will have a display that's around 5.4 inches when closed and 7.6 inches when open. Exact measurements vary based on rumors, but one 3D designer has created a mockup based on what we've heard so far. On MakerWorld, a user named Subsy has uploaded a 1:1 iPhone Fold replica (via Macworld), which can be 3D printed to give you a rough idea of the size of the upcoming foldable iPhone.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:31 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

/PRNewswire/ -- Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Citius Pharma" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTXR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
Entertainment venues merge into one space

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Axe Marks the Spot and the Opelika Rage Room are teaming up to provide one location for community fun. With the renovations completed, the business owners are working to reorganize and best accommodate customer fun in the shared space. “I talked with Alex from Rage Room, and we […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Entertainment • opelikaobserver.com
Scientists warn: We are witnessing multiple irreversible changes in Antarctica

Antarctica faces abrupt, irreversible climate changes as warming nears 1.5 °C, threatening ice, oceans, ecosystems, and coasts worldwide.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Science • earth.com
AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro: Ultra Short Throw Projection for Home Entertainment

If you're looking to set up an immersive, cinema-style home theater, AWOL Vision offers an all-in-one option worth considering.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:59 PM EST • Entertainment • usatoday.com
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Christmas 2025 entertainment roundup: 'Marty Supreme,' NFL Christmas...

This episode of Yap Session is all about the Holidays! From must watch Christmas movies to Snoop Dogg’s NFL Christmas halftime show to the highly anticipated release of “Marty...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:52 PM EST • Entertainment • pagesix.com
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The best DirecTV deals: Save on entertainment, sports, news, and more

The best DirecTV deals offer discounts on everything from budget genre packs to pricier signature plans.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:39 PM EST • Entertainment • businessinsider.com
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Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment

The Supreme Court holds that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
UPDATE: Dougherty County Approves Entertainment Complex Near Albany Mall

After nearly 20 years of planning, commissioners have greenlighted the project expected to draw visitors from across Southwest Georgia.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Entertainment • walb.com
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Texas men accused of stealing from Maryland Heights business

Two men from Texas are accused of stealing more than $17,000 of equipment from a Maryland Heights business.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:29 PM EST • Business • firstalert4.com
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) warned of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport on Friday.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • kktv.com
CNN’s Top 10 of 2025: Entertainment Stories
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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
In Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, children's entertainment comes with strings

For more than 30 years, Puppetworks has delighted Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood with performances of The Tortoise and the Hare, Pinocchio, Aladdin and, during the holidays, retellings of stories like The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • iowapublicradio.org
In Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, children's entertainment comes with strings

For more than 30 years, Puppetworks has delighted Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood with performances of The Tortoise and the Hare, Pinocchio, Aladdin and, during the holidays, retellings of stories like The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • npr.org
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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 iPad-like OnePlus Pad Go 2 is now available for $399 with free stylus or case

The holiday shopping season is just about over, but if you’re still looking for an easy gift — for you...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Office for Health Data, Outcomes, and Engagement Strategy (HDOES)

Learn more about Mount Sinai's Office for Diversity and Inclusion and its mission to advance equity, education, and health care for all.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:24 PM EST • Health • mountsinai.org
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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
Boston reports 114% surge in flu cases; Children most affected

Flu-related emergency department visits also increased 44% in that same period of time.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:54 PM EST • Health • wcvb.com
Rozier lawyers move to dismiss betting charges

Terry Rozier attorneys say the government overstepped when it accused his client of wire fraud stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme and is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:52 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Christmas Day sports: Here's a look at the premier matchups on the holiday

The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:38 PM EST • Sports • wral.com
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Christmas Day sports: Here's a look at the premier matchups on the holiday

The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Sports • news4jax.com
A Daring Scene on Broadway This Season Has Audiences Talking, in More Ways Than One

NEW YORK (AP) — On any given evening as the lights come up on Act 2 of “Liberation,” Bess Wohl's intergenerational Broadway play about a women’s consciousness-raising group, you can hear supportive cheers of “Whoo!” and “Yeah!” — and sometimes, a round of applause. All before a single word has been ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Entertainment • usnews.com
DOJ Document Dump - Inside Politics with Dana Bash and Manu Raju - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:14 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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I compared TJ Maxx and Marshalls this holiday season. I would only recommend one.

TJ Maxx and Marshalls are two of the best-known discount department stores in the US, but they are not the same.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Sharks Sports & Entertainment's 2025 Holiday Assist

The San Jose Sharks partnered with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Assist program this season, including a $30,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Entertainment • nhl.com
Sharks Sports & Entertainment's 2025 Holiday Assist

The San Jose Sharks partnered with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Assist program this season, including a $30,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Sports • nhl.com
This will replace now-closed Johnson County restaurant, entertainment spot

Pinstripes closed in Overland Park in September. Here’s what’s next.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Entertainment • kansascity.com
Duke Health nurse charged with additional sex crimes after third victim comes forward, police say

Jomil Tugado faces three felony counts each of sexual contact/penetration under the pretext of medical treatment and sex acts by a government or private institution employee. He also has three misdemeanor charges of sexual battery.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:04 PM EST • Health • wral.com
Opry Entertainment Group Unveils Star-Studded New Year's Eve Celebrations at Nashville Venues

Opry Entertainment Group is ringing in 2026 with an unforgettable lineup of New Year’s Eve events across Nashville’s most iconic venues.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • williamsonsource.com
The 120 Most Powerful Executives in Entertainment, Ranked

From David Zaslav to Ted Sarandos and David Ellison, Variety celebrates its 120th year by ranking the 120 most powerful entertainment executives.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
With the ‘Trump Class,’ Navy battleships join a long list of government entities named for the President
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Shake Shack rolls out health-oriented menu

The ‘Good Fit’ lineup of curated items focuses on protein while also offering low-carb, vegetarian, and gluten-free options

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:55 PM EST • Health • nrn.com
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health recognizes 7 distinguished alums as the 2025 'Hall of Fame' honorees

Recipients include Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the UCLA Fielding School’s Department of Epidemiology and Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • newsroom.ucla.edu
Oklahoma City, fans across the state will never forget the year of sports in 2025

KOCO 5 Sports Director Bryan Keating replays some of the many major and championship sports moments from 2025 in Oklahoma City

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Sports • koco.com
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Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025

A look back at the biggest tech stories of the year, from the rise and fall of Musk’s Doge to lucrative investments into AI

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Technology • theguardian.com
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, Dec. 23

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
The $100 million investment that kept San Francisco tourism afloat

Unlike other parts of SF tourism, cruises excelled after the pandemic.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:50 AM EST • Business • sfgate.com
Year in review 2025: A year of accomplishments, milestones for Vanderbilt Health

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt Health in 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Health • news.vumc.org
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The climb to CEO is getting harder for women

Women fought for these gains—and now they may be slipping away.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:21 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
‘Wheel of Fortune’: Ryan Seacrest Hugs Firefighter After Agonizing $114,000 Loss

The contestant spoke out about the moment.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:17 AM EST • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55

One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution after group home escape

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional horror villain known as Slender Man was ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital Tuesday after she escaped from her group home last month.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:08 AM EST • Health • wral.com
Christal Jordan gives the latest in entertainment headlines

Celebs are getting into the reality TV business, but it's all about helping others, and telling stories.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:02 AM EST • Entertainment • fox5atlanta.com
Popstar! Best of 2025: The Fan-Voted Entertainment Rewind That Defined the Year

/PRNewswire/ -- From blockbuster premieres to viral moments, Popstar! Best of 2025 is a fan-voted celebration of the movies, shows, music, and cultural moments...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Sphere Entertainment: High Short Interest And A Promising Outlook (NYSE:SPHR)

Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) is rated Hold, balancing strong immersive entertainment growth against high short interest and valuation concerns.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Entertainment • seekingalpha.com
Boston issues flu warning amid dramatic spike in cases

Boston health officials issued a flu warning on Tuesday amid a dramatic spike in cases in the city. The City of Boston and the Boston Public Health Commission said in a release that flu cases are surging earlier this year than they did last year, with a recent 114% increase in cases. They said flu related emergency department visits are…

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:28 AM EST • Health • nbcboston.com
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10 crucial insights for small business owners to succeed in 2026—and beyond

How small business owners can succeed in today's challenging environment.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
College football transfer portal: Georgia's Kirby Smart sounds off ahead of CFP

Georgia coach Kirby Smart is no fan of college football's new 'announcement' era

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:56 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Klarna Sees Triple-Digit Spending Growth Across Entertainment, Experiences, and Automotive This Holiday Season

NEW YORK, December 23, 2025--Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today reports an increase in U.S. holiday spending beyond traditional retail, with consumers driving triple-digit year-over-year growth across entertainment (+130%), experiences (+115%) and automotive products (100%), such as vehicle maintenance and repairs, from December 1 through Monday, December 22, signaling a clear shift toward experiential and high-value practical purchases this season.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:31 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
CDT Environmental Technology Reports 2025 Unaudited Interim Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Revenue of $7.3 million and loss per share of $0.11 impacted by reduced project activity due to a slowdown in the PRC economySHENZHEN, China, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CDTG) (“CDT”, the “Company”, or “we”), a leading provider of waste treatment systems and services throughout China, today reports its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and provides updates on key business development

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:03 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Junglepussy is ready to conquer the world

It’s hard not to be inspired by Junglepussy — just ask “One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson. In our “Annual Self-Assessment,” the rapper reflects on the year and looks ahead to 2026: “You see how I rock the boat?”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:01 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
UW Medicine program helps primary care providers treat mental health

A new UW Medicine program helps train primary care providers like doctors and nurse practitioners to help with patients' mental health needs.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • seattletimes.com
Durant out, D-Backs cash in, Mercury rise

Arizona sports fans saw surprises, stumbles and standout moments in 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:20 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Brand Innovators Outlook 2026: Entertainment

The entertainment industry faces a year of change and adjustment in 2026. New technologies and merger activity will keep movies, TV and live events in play. With the limitations of the COVID pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the sector anticipates consumers will indulge in movies and live events, and brands will find new ways […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:08 AM EST • Entertainment • brand-innovators.com
Venue Adjustments for Intermountain Health Freestyle International Presented by Stifel

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 23, 2025) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced updates to the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort. Due to unseasonably warm weather, both the aerials and moguls World Cup events will be moved.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • usskiandsnowboard.org
New Jersey Science Olympiad Tournament Coming in January

In January, NJIT will host the New Jersey Science Olympiad tournament, at the university's Campus Center Ballroom and Makerspace.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • njbmagazine.com
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
A Look Back at 2025 in Indiana Politics

From government reform to new data centers, we look back at 2025 in Indiana politics.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • wfyi.org
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug

Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • iai.tv
Scientists find a weak spot in deadly fungus that shut down hospital intensive care units

A deadly hospital fungus that resists nearly every antifungal drug may have an unexpected weakness. Researchers discovered that Candida auris activates specific genes during infection to hunt for nutrients it needs to survive. This insight came from a new living-host model that allowed scientists to watch the fungus in action. The findings could eventually lead to new treatments or allow current drugs to be repurposed.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Vermont Department of Mental Health offers free training for clinicians to address problem gambling issues

When Vermont legalized sports betting, it allocated funds to address problem gambling issues. The Department of Mental Health is now expanding those services.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:54 AM EST • Health • vtdigger.org
10 Transformational Health Discoveries of 2025

From advancements in male birth control to the science of supplements, Scientific American highlights some of the most fascinating health and medicine stories of 2025

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • scientificamerican.com
10 Transformational Health Discoveries of 2025

From advancements in male birth control to the science of supplements, Scientific American highlights some of the most fascinating health and medicine stories of 2025

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New batch of Epstein files released featuring more Trump mentions

New set of files released overnight into Tuesday

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:29 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit over Medicaid mental health contract

The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit from a bidder for an Idaho Medicaid contract to run mental health services.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:11 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
Final Big Ten women's basketball rankings before league play resumes

A look at the final USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten women's basketball power rankings before league play resumes.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Sports • hawkcentral.com
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Companies collecting pennies on the dollar in market to recoup some tariff costs

Some U.S. companies are hedging their bets on the Supreme Court case against President Donald Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs by selling their rights to collect potential government refunds of the taxes to outside investors.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
We're backing the partnerships that strengthen mental health care for Idaho’s kids

Idaho is widely known as a mental health care desert, especially for kids. We believe that can change, writes guest columnist Roger Quarles.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
The best entertainment photos of 2025

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

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The best reality TV of 2025

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

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The best entertainment photos of 2025

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

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Looking Back on 2025’s Most Memorable Political Style Moments

From our first glimpse at Rama Duwaji’s first-lady look to the stink over men in pink, fashion found its way into the political discourse in more ways than one this year.

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Yale has a plan after Trump nixed a key student-loan program

Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul includes the elimination of the Grad PLUS program. Yale said it's putting out a "comparable" new plan.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:10 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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A veteran of news media business, Peter Stanton announces retirement

Peter Stanton has spent nearly his entire career in Worcester, working among independent news publications. He retires at the end of the year.

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'Fragmented' Microsoft tools undercut efficiency at Amazon and Whole Foods, internal Deloitte review found

Whole Foods' use of Microsoft 365 apps remained disconnected from Amazon, leading to inefficiencies and security concerns, a Deloitte review found.

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2 culinary legends explain how to improve your baking — and your mental health

During a recent event at WBUR's CitySpace, renowned chefs Joanne Chang and Dorie Greenspan convinced me that even I could whip up beautiful holiday treats. And more surprising still, they said it might be good for me to do so.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:48 AM EST • Health • wbur.org
How the Trump administration is recasting government’s role in regulating health technology

Federal agencies that used to set up guardrails for health technology have transformed into cheerleaders for new risky technologies like AI.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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'The ambition around the club feels different now'

Ethan Ampadu was immense, setting the tempo from the back and leading like a proper captain, calm in possession but aggressive when it mattered. The atmosphere lifted every time he stepped in to break up play. The free transfer signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin already looks inspired.

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Live updates: Justice Department releases new set of Epstein documents
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HARMAN to Acquire ZF’s ADAS Business

STAMFORD, CT – December 23, 2025 – HARMAN International, a global leader in automotive technology and lifestyle audio, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to...

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Modernize permitting to meet our energy needs

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

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Report: Live Entertainment Spending Surges

Tennesseans spent $47 per capita on live entertainment last year.

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Ayushmann Khurrana Banks on Family Entertainment With Four-Film Slate Following ‘Thamma’ Success (EXCLUSIVE)

Ayushmann Khurrana discusses his shift to family entertainers after 'Thamma' success, upcoming Sooraj Barjatya film, and four-project slate for 2026.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:56 AM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It's part of new approach to mental health emergencies

San Mateo adopted a new approach to mental health 911 calls by pairing police with mental health clinicians. Researchers found that it reduced the number of future mental health emergency calls and involuntary psychiatric holds by roughly 17%.

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The women’s sports moments of 2025 – as chosen by The Athletic’s writers

It feels impossible to sum up another beautifully chaotic year in women’s sports in a series of moments, but that challenge didn’t stop us.

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Scott Jennings: Nick Fuentes would ‘destroy’ MAGA movement
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Alabama Basketball Climbs to No. 14 in Latest AP Poll

Crimson Tide rebounds strongly, ascending to No. 14 after decisive wins. This momentum builds as SEC play looms.

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Full-length Replay: Big Ten Men's: Missouri vs Illinois

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Entertainment vs. reality: How media glamorizes opioids and warps teens' perception

Opioids are often shown in movies, music, and social media as party drugs, symbols of fun, rebellion, or a carefree lifestyle. Instead of highlighting the real dangers of addiction, withdrawal or overdose, entertainment culture turns powerful and deadly substances into aesthetic props. This glamorized image shapes how teens and young adults think about opioids, making […]

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'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella dead at 55

Zampella also founded Respawn Entertainment, which created hits like " Titanfall." He was a leader at DICE, of "Battlefield" fame.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:26 PM EST • Technology • nbcnews.com
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The future of worldbuilding in entertainment

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – New innovations in entertainment and content creation have changed the way users consume and interface with media. From games and film to music and interactive media, platforms have been leveraged to coincide with one another to paint a broader picture. Creators have said the days of standalone titles are giving way […]

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Mia and Noah crowned top baby names of 2024 by New York City Health Department

And the award for top baby names goes to... Mia and Noah!

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Chiefs name Olathe home to headquarters, training facility, entertainment hub

The future home of the Chiefs will be located in two Kansas City suburbs.

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Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway

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

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Technology • latimes.com
Entertainment Tidbits

Alec Baldwin says he had suicidal thoughts after prosecutors filed a second charge in the fatal Rust shooting. “The people I was most concerned about, the people that I had the deepest pain for, were my wife and my kids,” he said in a new podcast inter...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:02 PM EST • Entertainment • vermilioncountyfirst.com
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup

DraftKings’ prediction markets went live on Friday, bringing sports event contracts to 17 states that haven’t legalized sports betting, including California, Texas, and Florida.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • jdsupra.com
Oregon Counties and State Strike Major Deal on Mental Health Care

Oregon’s state government and its main association of counties have settled on a plan that would empower the Oregon Health Authority to more closely monitor and shape mental health and addiction services at the local level.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • wweek.com
What scientists are still discovering about mistletoe

New species of the plants are still being discovered, and their parasitic biology is being probed for potential cancer treatments.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nationalgeographic.com
Business Owners: 6 Smart Moves to Start the New Year Strong

Strengthen your business for the year ahead by updating your online presence, reviewing vendors, evaluating equipment, and more.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • investopedia.com