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Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’

With today’s launch, Gemini 3 Flash is widely rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. This is one...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.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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Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms

Fallout 5 will indeed take into account the canon events of the Fallout TV series, Bethesda development chief Todd Howard has confirmed.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:10 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
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
Jackson reduces parking fees, expands free options amid business concerns

City council votes 6-1 to reduce daily parking fees from $10 to $7 and add another free lot for downtown employees.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:53 AM EST • Business • mlive.com
Google releases Find Hub app for Wear OS

As previously spotted in a promo video for the Pixel Watch 3, Google has released a Find Hub app for Wear OS.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:15 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
The creator of Anthropic's Claude Code likes to hire engineers who do 'side quests' like making kombucha

Claude Code creator Boris Cherny said that he looked for engineers with "cool weekend projects." Anthropic is also looking for "generalists," he said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Holiday stage shows in New Orleans: Mannheim Steamroller, 'Nutcrackers' and more

Discover a sleigh-full of festive shows and performances keeping the holiday spirit alive in New Orleans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • nola.com
Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app

AI responses in a flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
iOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone

Here are all of the new features coming as part of iOS 26.3, which is now available in beta for iPhone users.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:53 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
A giant in Monroe County politics and government honored by Morelle on the House floor

In a one-minute speech on the House floor , Congressmember Joe Morelle paid tribute Wednesday to Lucien Morin, Monroe County's first elected executive.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:51 AM EST • Politics • wxxinews.org
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, awards, how to watch

All you need to know ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
ChatGPT Adds Realism to Its Powerful Image Generator

Looks like real photos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • petapixel.com
Google's Pixel pocket-dialing nightmare is finally getting a fix

A real pocket mode is coming to Pixel phones, and it’s long overdue.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:13 AM EST • Technology • androidcentral.com
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

Two bills mark the first time Congress has voted over national care bans and an escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlutd.com
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlantafalcons.com
OnePlus 15R Hands-on: If only battery and refresh rate were the name of the game

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
OnePlus 15R review: unbeatable battery life, beatable value

Charging every night is extremely optional.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Employer health insurance costs reach record highs in Oregon

In Oregon, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance climbed to $24,688 last year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
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DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for Bulls-Cavaliers, Delaware-Louisiana, Timberwolves-Grizzlies

DraftKings offers a $200 bonus on a $5 winning wager for Wednesday NBA and college football betting

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025

It was another great year for science fiction.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating

“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Three Things Learned from UNC’s win against ETSU

A good win against a pretty quality mid-major foe

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Video Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995

Last month, November, was a shockingly terrible month for video game sales in the U.S. While we traditionally think of November as a huge sales month what with Black Friday and all, November 2025 was the worst November in video game hardware unit sales, and the worst in physical software dollar sales the U.S. has seen since 1995.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
Trump's chief of staff says he has 'alcoholic personality.' Who is Susie Wiles?

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles shared candid remarks about President Donald Trump in a Vanity Fair Interview. Here's what to know.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:57 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
Best Bets: Duluth-made Christmas rom-coms on big screen

Also this week: Hillside Holiday Market, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" music live, Rubber Chicken holiday revue, Strikepoint holiday concert and Jolabokaflod.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Entertainment • duluthnewstribune.com
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'False hope': Why families who celebrated California's new mental health court feel let down by it

Ronda Deplazes thought Gov. Newsom's CARE Court could save her son as he struggled with mental illness. Almost three years later, she and other families say little has changed for them.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:10 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
From Thin to Folded: How Smartphone Makers Are Signaling Innovation Again

Get ready for more sleek phones in 2026 as companies compete for attention -- and dollars.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Venezuela condemns ‘warmongering threats’ as Trump orders oil blockade

Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:21 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Cavaliers vs. Bulls prediction, odds, time: 2025 NBA picks from proven model

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Cavaliers vs. Bulls NBA picks today

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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A small but crucial detail provides a clue on iPhone Fold pricing

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:02 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Maga loyalist expands investigation into intelligence officials who angered Trump

Experts decry Jason Reding Quiñones’s ‘fishing expedition’ as subpoenas reportedly issued to John Brennan and others

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Exclusive: Clinical automation startup Drive Health gets $15M

Vitalis Ventures led the round.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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Fort Belvoir Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Youth Sports

Exercise and physical activity play key roles in quality of life, health and mental fitness, according to the World Health Organization, and Fort Belvoir Families have been reaping the benefits of an innovative Fort Belvoir program that has recently been awarded by the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • dvidshub.net
Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Gamaliel Luna Ahumada

The College of Science is proud to recognize 10 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Gamaliel Luna Ahumada is this semester's recipient from Neuroscience.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • science.arizona.edu
Nightlife in Raleigh: Top clubs, bars and entertainment

Raleigh's nightlife is thriving, and the city has plenty to offer residents and visitors alike.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Entertainment • wral.com
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2025 was Robby Hoffman’s year, but don’t call her an overnight success

Comedian Robby Hoffman reflects on the path that led her to her first Netflix stand-up special, "Wake Up," directed by John Mulaney.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
15 must-watch British crime drama series

Whether with an old-fashioned one-case-per-episode or a more sprawling multistrand story, quaint or violent, historic or modern, the birthplace of Agatha Christie understands that we all need stories that make sense of seemingly senseless acts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
The 12 unforgettable TV moments of 2025

Here are some of the year's most memorable TV moments and episodes, according to the Times staff.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
NYC ‘science of reading’ initiative: How a Staten Island school is leading the way

A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:50 AM EST • Science • silive.com
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:14 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress

Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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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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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU

British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:58 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he thought he edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the third Ashes Test.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:46 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed

Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Premier League legend, to be recognised at Sports Personality of the Year

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • independent.co.uk
'Fallout' is bleak but funny science fission : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Fallout is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. The series is set in the game's post-apocalyptic world – an America divided into factions wrestling for control of an irradiated wasteland. When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless – and kinda funny. Fallout just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we’re revisiting our conversation about the show.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Henry to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Thierry Henry wins 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award

Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
MIT grieves shooting death of renowned director of plasma science center

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home, and no details about a suspect or motive have been released

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries

Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegations

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:55 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Nonprofit for disabled adults shines as Loudoun's small business of the year

This is how the work day gets started at Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), a nonprofit that links adults who have disabilities with jobs: More than half of the 200 participants head out for work in the community, others staff three businesses operating inside the large ECHO headquarters near Leesburg, Virginia. Michael Doolin has earned a paycheck there for two…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:53 AM EST • Business • nbcwashington.com
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Myanmar regime claims Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ despite son’s fears

Noble laureate's son says military must 'prove' Suu Kyi is healthy after years in detention following military coup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
Daniels scores 30, Cal Baptist beats Southern 75-67

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 30 points as California Baptist beat Southern 75-67 on Tuesday night.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:04 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2025

On Thursday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement

Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Council member-elect Denzel McCampbell both identify as democratic socialists.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:01 PM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Resonac CEO on Business Outlook

Hidehito Takahashi, President and CEO of Resonac, discusses his outlook for demand and business growth for the Japanese semiconductor materials supplier, and says the company will seek to procure rare earths from Australia and Europe. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Why Steve Kerr is committed to keeping Warriors' starting lineup consistent after recent changes

Warriors coach Steve Kerr detailed why he's committed to keeping a consistent starting lineup after experimenting with a number of different options.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:46 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
State health agency issues first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

Among the findings of a statewide study of alcohol use: Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:33 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification — a move that would ease federal restrictions, though it would not mean full legalization, according to a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:37 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search

In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a bug...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:21 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Ancient bees laid eggs inside bones

A 20,000 year old fossil uncovered in a tarantula-filled cave has paleontologists stunned.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Science • popsci.com
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"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"

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

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

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:10 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
New Samsung Micro RGB TVs are sized for your living room

But will prices be sizes for your bank account?

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
State audit finds 10 Ohio colleges not in alignment with Science of Reading requirements
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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:51 PM EST • Science • 10tv.com
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Perplexity’s revamped iPad app doubles down on research tools

Perplexity has rebuilt its iPad in an attempt to broaden its appeal to students and professionals who rely on the iPad for their daily tasks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:37 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
House GOP health package lowers spending but boosts uninsured

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Health • politico.com
LightBuddy is a new fully customizable ring light Mac app

LightBuddy is a new ring light Mac app by developer Guilherme Rambo, which features full color control, HDR, multi-display support, and more.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:06 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Republicans need to 'stand up’ to leadership amid health care fight: Democratic Caucus chair

Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing fight over health care legislation in Congress as millions of Americans are set to face skyrocketing premiums.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:50 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums for Affordable Care Act recipients.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:48 PM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Commentary: In disparaging Reiner, Trump shows the shriveled heart of an us-vs.-them presidency

Unlike his predecessors, Trump has repeatedly shown he cares only for his supporters and political allies. While many condemned his cruelty, Republican leaders continue to turn a blind eye.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Entertainment Industry Humans Launch 'Creators Coalition on AI'

A group of artists and entertainment pros have formed the Creators Coalition on AI, an agnostic convening organization to address concerns.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Entertainment • animationmagazine.net
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews

Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality,” Bondi “whiffed” on the Epstein files and Vance’s pro-Trump makeover was “political.”

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:40 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research

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

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

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Health • nbcphiladelphia.com
Year in review: Trump's foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore what President Trump's administration has done in terms of foreign policy, and what might be expected in the coming year.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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‘Bo Schembechler would never stop throwing up’: How Michigan’s scandal reveals college sports’ transformation

Legendary Michigan-based columnist Mitch Albom says Bo Schembechler would be sickened by today's college sports landscape where player poaching and money have replaced loyalty in an era unrecognizable to the iconic coach.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
Fans are furious with Netflix for canceling this show

Netflix has revealed the fate of a new comedy drama

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Entertainment • nj.com
Fifteen Ohio higher ed institutions must align literacy programs with Science of Reading, or else

Two years after Ohio committed to teaching the Science of Reading, Gov. Mike DeWine is now warning colleges and universities to get with the program.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Science • statenews.org
Steven Spielberg finally reveals 1st trailer for new UFO film 'Disclosure Day', and now we're terrified

Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in Universal Pictures' eerie alien invasion project coming next summer.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Entertainment • space.com
Access Health CT extends enrollment period after website outage

People who were unable to enroll for health care coverage through Access Health CT due to intermittent website outages before the deadline at midnight on Monday still have a chance to sign up. The website has been restored, but anyone who missed out can contact Access Health CT by Saturday, Dec. 20 to enroll. “We understand how important access to…

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • nbcconnecticut.com
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Trump adds 5 more countries to travel ban, imposes new limits on others

The Trump administration announced it was adding Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria to the list

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:19 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business

Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Business • krcrtv.com
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business

Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Entertainment • krcrtv.com
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like

Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Academic Politics at Their Most Counterproductive

The American Historical Association is being torn apart over members’ views on Israel.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:53 PM EST • Politics • chronicle.com
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam

Keep the mic on you, instead of the camera.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:22 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Aristotle’s Politics has wisdoms and warnings for our age of tech utopias and inequality

Are we all political animals? Aristotle thought so. Politics, he believed, was the art of the possible, but extremes of wealth could harm democracies.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:09 PM EST • Politics • theconversation.com
The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose

Editorial: The US president has repeatedly targeted American media in an attempt to muzzle debate and scrutiny. His attempt to export the bullying must be resisted

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:04 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Ohio State, other schools fail reading audit as DeWine demands action

Many educator preparation programs at Ohio colleges are aligned with a law requiring the "science of reading" be taught, but some are not.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • dispatch.com
Google Labs testing ‘CC’ productivity AI agent that connects to Gmail & Drive, waitlist open

Google Labs today announced a “new experimental AI productivity agent” called “CC.” It will generate and send a “Your Day Ahead” briefing...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:38 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Legendary radio host claims politics split Mets’ clubhouse: ‘It started over Trump’

The sports radio legend reveals that differing views on President Trump created tension between key Mets players

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:29 PM EST • Politics • nj.com
Foldable iPhone's Screen Sizes Leaked

Apple's first foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display, according to The Information. Earlier this year, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the foldable iPhone would have a 7.8-inch inner display, and a 5.5-inch outer display, so the sizes shared in today's report differ slightly and might not be finalized yet.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:24 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.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