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VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs

Strains on the system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors, nurses and support staff.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
As Sudan burns, the NBA’s embrace of the UAE shows how sport enables atrocity

The NBA’s growing ties with the UAE come as the Gulf state faces mounting evidence of complicity in atrocities in Sudan – and silence from sport

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested

Exclusive: a trio of candidates have been interviewed by the PM, but he could still decide to directly appoint someone else

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
The Trump Effect: How One Man’s Politics Rewired Europe

From defense to trade to climate policy, Trump’s second term has shaken Europe’s foundations and forced leaders across the continent to adapt to a new transatlantic reality.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 3:31 AM EST • Politics • politico.eu
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From Eleanor the Great to Emily in Paris: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut stars the 96-year-old June Squibb, while Netflix’s lovable tweefest sees its heroine move to Rome

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Dec 13, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theguardian.com
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‘We are more successful than they wanted us to be’: Chloe Kelly on team squabbles, scoring that penalty and surviving sport’s gender wars

Women’s football is booming – but the bigger it’s got, the messier it’s become for players. Through it all, the hot tip for Sports Personality of the Year has kept a cool head

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Dec 13, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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The Birth Keepers: I choose this, episode one

The Free Birth Society was selling pregnant women a simple message: they could exit the medical system and take back their power by free birthing. But Nicole Garrison believes FBS ideology nearly cost her her life

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Dec 13, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
The CEO of one of Asia’s largest co-working space providers says his business has more in common with hotels

“It's a hospitality business," JustCo CEO Kong Wan Sin tells Fortune.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:00 PM EST • Business • fortune.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside Trump’s private schedule as media fixates on his health

Fox News obtained President Donald Trump's December schedule revealing back-to-back meetings and calls extending into evening hours throughout the month.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 9:22 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Inside Republicans' new health bill

House GOP leaders plan to take a vote next week on conservative-friendly health policies they’ve pursued for years.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:54 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Explore powerful narratives of marathon runners at Health and Fitness Expo

Discover the stories and excitement as runners gather at Health and Fitness Expo for the marathon weekend.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:46 PM EST • Health • nbcdfw.com
House Republicans propose healthcare plan with no extension of tax credits

With insurance premiums set to rise sharply for at least 22 million Americans, Mike Johnson unveils alternative

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:45 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Google Weather for Wear OS breaks on original Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch

Back in September, Google stopped offering its Weather app for new Wear OS 6 devices. Google Weather has now stopped working due to a bug...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:24 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
After-school student violence worries nearby businesses, prompting police action

Business owners seek relief from rising -caused chaos including vandalism and fights.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:22 PM EST • Business • nbcdfw.com
Sources: Big 12 nearing private capital deal that could raise up to $500 million

The Big 12 deal closely follows the finalization of an equity partnership that one of the league’s members, Utah, struck earlier this week.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Rare, deep-sea encounter: California scientists observe 'extraordinary' seven-arm octopus

Almost a half-mile below Monterey Bay's surface, California scientists recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus eating a red, bioluminescent jellyfish last month.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Science • latimes.com
University Health doctors share the No. 1 gift they won't buy for their kids

Are you still on the fence about what to get your kids for Christmas? Before you run out to the store, there are some gifts local health professionals suggest you avoid.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:51 PM EST • Health • kshb.com
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GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S HEALTHCARE The Big Story GOP unveils health bill …

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:46 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Twin Cities Latino, Somali businesses struggling amid ICE's Operation Metro Surge: "What did we do?"
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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:18 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Cowboys vs. Vikings pick, odds, where to watch, live stream, kickoff time

Dallas looks to keep its playoff hopes alive while J.J. McCarthy aims to build on a solid outing.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:01 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Speaker Johnson scrambles to find a health care plan as Republicans remain divided

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week. Now it’s the House’s turn. Speaker Mike Johnson is rushing to compile a package of bills to address growing health care costs.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:03 PM EST • Health • apnews.com
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iOS 26.2 adds new way for your iPhone to make notifications pop

iOS 26.2 is packed with changes, including a hidden new feature for notifications that can help ensure you don’t miss any alerts.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:55 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is fundraising off of charges she stole $5M from FEMA

Democratic lawmaker fundraises off indictment, claiming political retaliation amid serious federal charges.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:50 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
San Mateo Medical Center Health Campus Completes Major Renovation & Expansion

San Mateo, California – San Mateo County’s public hospital has been transformed into a state-of-the-art health care campus, rebuilt to meet California’s seismic safety standards and reimagined to better serve patients and staff. Community leaders gathered today to celebrate the opening, calling it a major investment in public health and a welcome upgrade for the tens of thousands of residents who rely on the County for medical and other care.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:18 PM EST • Health • smcgov.org
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Roundup: Indiana rejects redistricting, Trump bashes immigrants in Pennsylvania : The NPR Politics Podcast

It’s been a busy week in the political world. We discuss the Indiana state Senate's rejection of President Trump's push to redraw the state’s congressional districts, President Trump's speech on the economy in Pennsylvania in which he denigrated immigrants, and the United States' seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:09 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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From troubled youth to NFL star: Garett Bolles' journey

His first career Pro Bowl nod is tantalizingly within reach for nine-year NFL veteran Garett Bolles, whose renaissance on the gridiron mirrors his awakening off the field. The Broncos' left tackle has polished the rough edges of his game over the years to go from a raw latecomer to football (he was a lacrosse star as a kid) to one of the league's best blindside protectors. Early on, he was derided by Broncos fans for his propensity for penalties.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:03 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Officials warn Californians of 'junk' health care plans supported by White House

It is very likely that ACA tax credits will expire by January.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:02 PM EST • Health • sfgate.com
Watch Folsom vs. Cathedral Catholic in California 1-AA football championship: Live stream, tickets

The game begins at 8 p.m. on Friday at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

A coalition of blue states is suing the Trump administration over its fee of $100,000 for H-1B Visas, several Democratic attorneys general announced on Friday.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:25 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Samsung's new camera sensor could make motion blur issues a thing of the past

Samsung is working on a new camera sensor, and once it finds its way into a next-gen Galaxy S-series device,...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:10 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Quantum Nexus to Power California’s Research Regime

On October 3, proud alums were celebrating UC Berkeley’s past and present at Homecoming. Five floors up, campus and state leaders were hailing its future.Governor Gavin Newsom, UC President James

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:01 PM EST • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
The Republicans’ Endangered Health

The refusal to extend ACA subsidies becomes a huge political liability and signals deepening splits.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Health • prospect.org
iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates

More ways to de-glass your iPhone

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Dec 12, 2025 • 2:18 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
iOS 26.2 adds new Apple Music features and fixes a viral bug

Apple today released iOS 26.2 for iPhone users, and the update brings several key changes for Apple Music. There’s also...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 2:10 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
House GOP leaders are closer to releasing health bill

The provisions under consideration do not currently include an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:53 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Exposed: the business linked to baby deaths across the world

A year-long investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors.Lucy Hough talks to the investigative correspondent Lucy Osborne about her reporting.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:41 PM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list

Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:19 PM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Merlin Entertainment is looking for Junior Galaxy Explorers!

Merlin Entertainment is looking for Junior Galaxy Explorers!

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:18 PM EST • Entertainment • nbcmiami.com
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Watch Raines vs. Northwestern in Florida 3A football championship: Live stream, tickets

The game begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
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Google Translate brings real-time speech translations to any headphones

Live translation, no Pixel Buds required

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:11 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Apple releases iOS 26.2 with Liquid Glass tweaks, CarPlay changes, more [Release notes]

Apple has officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone. The latest version includes Liquid Glass design tweaks, new customization options for...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
News | School signs one of biggest office deals in Los Angeles entertainment hub

Concorde Career Colleges brings hundreds of students and staff to Burbank

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:05 PM EST • Entertainment • costar.com
Maikel Garcia, Royals reportedly finalizing 5-year extension
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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Google Translate rolling out live translation using Gemini with any headphones

Google Translate is rolling out new features that leverage Gemini, including live translation with headphones...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Recognized for Highest Quality Stroke Care by the Joint Commission - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospital’s/South Brooklyn Health announced its designation as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. This

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:50 AM EST • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
GOP health care chaos spills into battleground midterm races

Republican Senate candidates aren’t on the same page about extending Obamacare subsidies, reflecting a broader tension that is creeping into House and Senate races.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Health • politico.com
House GOP leaders race to release health care package Friday

It remains unclear whether members will get to vote on extending the expiring Obamacare subsidies.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:34 AM EST • Health • politico.com
League Cup final victory would 'validate' Celtic process

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy says victory in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren would "validate" what he is trying to implement at his new club.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:28 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Small Business Administration offices in Palisades, Eaton fire zones to close next week

The Small Business Administration is preparing to close its two Los Angeles area offices, but those impacted by the January wildfires can still get help.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:20 AM EST • Business • abc7.com
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Powerful men in politics and media shown in new Epstein estate images

Newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate do not reveal wrongdoing, but do show Epstein in the company of powerful men from the worlds of politics, business and entertainment.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:16 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Doogan, O’Neil, Roussell, Men Lacrosse Named Finalists for the 2026 RVA Sports Awards - University of Richmond Athletics

RICHMOND, Va. – Maggie Doogan , Aidan O'Neil , Aaron Roussell and the Richmond men's lacrosse program have been named finalists for the 2026 RVA Sports Award...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Sports • richmondspiders.com
Veteran Dem. operative offers scathing 6-word rebuke of Trump

The operative said that Trump was "done" in several states where Democrats defeated Republicans in elections this year.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:53 AM EST • Politics • masslive.com
Your Business Will Eat You Alive If You Don't Do This Step First

A company cannot outperform the psychology, clarity and health of its leader.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold already sold out in South Korea ahead of US launch

Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy Z TriFold will hit store shelves in the US early next year, but if its Korean launch...

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:10 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
RFK Jr is a danger to public health – but local Maha laws could be a bigger threat

An array of under-the-radar initiatives are taking hold across the US, often tied to immunization, fluoridation and raw milk

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
'There's a fear': How Bills fans are reacting to Patriots' resurgence with Maye

Has the AFC East's balance of power already shifted back to the Patriots? NFL insider Tyler Dunne explains how Bills fans are feeling about New England's rise.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 9:13 AM EST • Sports • nbcsportsboston.com
Tory transport culture wars risked making roads less safe, says minister

Lilian Greenwood condemns Conservative ‘mixed messages’ and promises a system that works for everybody

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Dec 12, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Scientists Created Hydrogel ‘Micromachines’ That Could Revolutionize Medicine

The extracellular matrix, a complex 3D structure made of proteins and sugars, is essential for healing wounds and homeostasis.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • popularmechanics.com
The Pluribus apocalypse gets a little quieter

Spoilers ahead.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs

Isaia Vandermade and Santa Margarita will face De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship football game.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror

Halcyon Years by Alastair Reynolds; Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle; All Tomorrows by CM Kosemen; The Salt Oracle by Lorraine Wilson; The Witching Hour by various authors

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Essentia Health hosts local lawmakers at St. Joseph’s Medical Center ahead of legislative session

Sandy Zutz-Wiczek, vice president of operations at Essentia, led a tour of the hospital and discussed how lawmakers can help ensure rural communities preserve access to high-quality care

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • essentiahealth.org
What makes the Eagles optimistic about offense after a 3rd straight loss?

The crazy thing about the Eagles’ offensive performance Monday night is that they actually did some good things.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Why did it take Eagles so long to get Britain Covey involved in return game?

Watching Britain Covey return punts and kicks Monday night against the Chargers it was easy to wonder why he hasn’t been doing it all year.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
California braces for disaster as Congress fails to come to a deal on health care plans

Insurance premiums for nearly 2 million Californians are almost certain to spike in a matter of weeks as a fractured Congress allows federal subsidies for some customers to expire.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • sfchronicle.com
3 theories that explain Trump’s collapsing support

How Trump’s winning coalition is unraveling in real time.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:45 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Watch West Broward vs. West Boca Raton in Florida 6A football championship: Live stream, tickets

The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:15 AM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
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Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Review: 'Stereophonic' at the Pantages can't hit Broadway's high notes

The Hollywood Pantages presents the L.A. premiere of David Adjmi's Tony-winning play 'Stereophonic.' The work, which includes original music by Will Butler, exposes the behind-the-scenes drama of a 1970s rock band recording a new album while on the brink of massive superstardom.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
How Political Alignment Between Cities and Governors Shapes Municipal Borrowing Costs

In new research, Ramona Dagostino and Anya Nakhmurina discuss how political misalignment between state governors and city leadership can affect how cities access financing, particularly in municipal bond pricing and crisis prevention investment.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • promarket.org
Why America gave up on economists

Both parties have turned their backs on traditional economic advice. Is the country paying the price?

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Dec 12, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Health insurance prices in Colorado set to soar for 225,000 people as Senate fails to extend subsidies

The U.S. Senate failed to extend expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies, raising health insurance prices for 225,000 Coloradans.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:48 AM EST • Health • coloradosun.com
Benin settles after failed coup attempt, but regional concerns remain

Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria's air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation's democratic stability is shaken.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
Republicans and Democrats can work together on healthcare, says Trump, as rise in premiums looms

President spoke at Congressional ball after Senate rejected two competing proposals to address imminent expiration of Obamacare subsidies

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:39 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Pittsburgh's Kamin Science Center opens new permanent sports exhibit

The new exhibit Sports360 is the largest permanent exhibit at the Kamin Science Center.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:32 AM EST • Science • wesa.fm
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Boston hospital cafeteria addresses health code violations after inspection

A December health inspection found multiple violations, including temperature control problems and poor sanitation practices.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
Rachel Reeves to blame for economy shrinking before budget, Tories claim

Shadow chancellor says unexpected contraction is ‘direct result of Labour’s economic mismanagement’

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:08 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan

The Kuomintang party’s new leader, Cheng Li-wun, is pushing much closer ties with China, reflecting growing fears Washington would not help in a war over Taiwan.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Sports quiz of the week: big climbs, unlikely comebacks and elite camels

Have you been following the big stories in cricket, football, motor racing, darts, climbing, athletics and the NFL?

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Scientists have been studying the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e. Could it harbor alien life? : Short Wave

Want to be a top notch candidate for hosting alien life? Then there's a few key requirements you should be aware of: Ideally, you're a large object like a moon or a planet; scientists suspect you also have an atmosphere and water; plus, you should orbit your star from a nice mid-range distance — in the "Goldilocks Zone" of habitability. Until recently, you would be competing against TRAPPIST-1 e. It's a planet outside of our solar system. TRAPPIST-1 e is also only 40 light years away, rocky and the same size as Earth, which prompted researchers to investigate whether it also has an atmosphere — and the potential for alien life. A team of researchers has been investigating TRAPPIST-1 e to learn more about its potential. Their answers, recently published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, say a lot not just about this exoplanet, but about how scientists should refocus their hunt for alien life.Interested in more space science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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New laws to be considered after ‘harrowing stories’ from ex-Vodafone franchisees

Concerns about power imbalance in franchise agreements amid claims over firm’s treatment of small-business owners

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Dec 12, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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UK GDP report to show if economy struggled in October before the budget

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Lululemon is dialing back the in-store clutter

The athleisure giant is finally making changes to its overcrowded, inventory-packed stores.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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The real reason behind Trump’s nasty breakup with Europe

Jonathan Freedland speaks to the US military scholar Joseph Stieb about the Trump administration’s national security strategy

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Health and safety rules holding UK infrastructure back, says writer of government report

Exclusive: John Fingleton says regulators need to change their attitude to risk to end the country’s economic stagnation

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Dec 12, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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Theresa May and the Brutality of Politics

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May speaks with Francine Lacqua about Vladimir Putin and her approach to leadership in a world seeing a rise in "strongmen." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:55 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Storms The Game Awards 2025, Wins Coveted Game of the Year

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stormed The Game Awards 2025, winning all but one category it was nominated in, including the main prize: Game of the Year.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:18 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Mega Man: Dual Override Revealed by Capcom With First Gameplay Trailer and 2027 Launch Plans | The Game Awards 2025

As revealed at The Game Awards 2025, Capcom is bringing the Blue Bomber back with a new video game called Mega Man: Dual Override.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Dayton RollHouse reopens with new entertainment space

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – RollHouse celebrated the grand reopening of its fully renovated Dayton location on Thursday, Nov. 11. RollHouse is known for blending authentic local hospitality with premium …

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:29 PM EST • Entertainment • wdtn.com
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Announced From Creative Assembly | The Game Awards 2025

Creative Assembly has finally confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in video games: Total War: Warhammer 40,000.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:28 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Amazon Game Studios announces two new ‘Tomb Raider’ games coming in 2026 and 2027

Lara Croft returns in a reimagined version of her 1996 debut and an all-new adventure that builds on her iconic legacy, both powered by Unreal Engine 5.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:38 PM EST • Technology • aboutamazon.com
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release Date Announced | The Game Awards 2025

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight emerged from the shadows this evening at The Game Awards with a new trailer, revealing the anticipated adventure's release date.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:24 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Control: Resonant Announced by Remedy for 2026 Release | The Game Awards 2025

Remedy Entertainment has announced Control: Resonant, the follow-up to IGN’s 2019 Game of the Year, Control at the 2025 Game Awards. It’s due out in 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S, and it aims to be anything but a straightforward sequel.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 9:06 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Capcom Finally Confirms Leon S. Kennedy Is In Resident Evil Requiem | The Game Awards 2025

After months of speculation and a revealing leak earlier this week, Capcom has finally, officially confirmed what we all knew: Leon S. Kennedy is in Resident Evil Requiem, and he's here to kick butt.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:59 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons Is a New Single-Player RPG That Leans Into 'Expressive Magic' | The Game Awards 2025

The Dungeons & Dragons franchise has been steadily making more attempts to expand into video games, and we're seeing that next effort with Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a new open-world single-player action-RPG that's all about wielding dark magic to battle foes.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:57 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
The Witness and Braid Creator Jonathan Blow Announces New 250-Hour Puzzle Game, Order of the Sinking Star | The Game Awards 2025

Order of the Sinking Star is an upcoming puzzle game that features 1,000 puzzles that can take up to 500 hours to complete, and we saw it in a live demo.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:52 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Yup, That Weird Statue Was Teasing a New Divinity Game | The Game Awards 2025

After some unusual teases and a trademark inadvertently showing Larian Studios' hand, the Baldur's Gate 3 developer's next game has been officially revealed at The Game Awards with one heck of a disturbing trailer. It's Divinity. Just Divinity.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:25 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:03 PM EST • Health • apnews.com
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A political year in review with Melissa Clarke and Michael Read

In the final episode for 2025, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Melissa Clarke from ABC RN Breakfast and Michael Read from the Australian Financial Review about criticisms of Albanese’s ambition for reform and the future of Sussan Ley’s leadership

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Mario + Rabbids Creator Davide Soliani Announces New Platforming Game Bradley the Badger | The Game Awards 2025

Davide Soliani, the lead creator behind Mario + Rabbids games, has revealed Bradley the Badger — his first new project since leaving Ubisoft and forming a new studio.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:55 PM EST • Technology • ign.com