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US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

The US is pursuing a vessel in international waters near Venezuela on Sunday after attempting to intercept it, a US official said, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens its crackdown on the country’s oil industry.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:05 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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TN businesses among the most optimistic for hiring next year, new report says
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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Business • yahoo.com
How to watch Central Michigan vs. Northwestern: GameAbove Sports Bowl TV channel and streaming options for December 26

Find out how to watch the Central Michigan Chippewas play the Northwestern Wildcats, with time, TV channel and streaming information.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:41 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Fact-checking Trump’s plaques for past presidents at the White House 'Walk of Fame'

In a break from tradition, President Donald Trump decorated a White House walkway with bronze plaques for each U.S. president. In an even sharper break with tradition, the plaques were written in a style echoing Trump’s Truth Social posts, with misleading or false descriptions of recent Democratic presidents.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? There may be cheaper options, but with trade-offs

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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N.J. Chamber: Let’s help small businesses make their goals for the World Cup

Tom Bracken: New Jersey has the talent and infrastructure to deliver an exceptional experience. Local and state government need to engage to support local economies.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Business • nj.com
Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025

‘Peptide detective’ Weizmann immunologist Prof. Yifat Merbl was recognized for a new hidden immune mechanism.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:18 AM EST • Science • jpost.com
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5 Cool New Gadgets That Use Your PC's Extra USB Ports

Your PCs USB ports can do more than support a keyboard, mouse, or portable drive. A monitor light bar, foot pedal, or mug warmer are some of the other options.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
Ben Shapiro: In all of politics, this is the dumbest assumption

The motive matters. The ideology matters.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • grandforksherald.com
5 ways Android Auto became the clear winner in the dashboard war against CarPlay

Android Auto might just be the better option for lots of drivers

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • androidpolice.com
As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze

With covid-era subsidies set to end, insurers that offer Obamacare have retreated from some regions, leaving consumers with higher prices and few options.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
12/21 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Oregon vs. Gonzaga

There are six Big Ten games set for the day, mainly involving schools at home hosting mid-majors. The two exceptions, however, include Penn State taking on Pitt in Hershey Pennsylvania and Oregon facing Gonzaga in the Northwest Elite Showdown in Portland. Pittsburgh vs Penn State Nittany Lions The first game of the day involves an […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • btpowerhouse.com
Hochul signs police mental health counseling law

NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Lieutenant Joseph Banish Mental Health Act, establishing formal and confidential peer-to-peer support counseling but sets exceptions for the disclosure of communications that contain a threat of suicidal or an expression of suicidal ideation, a threat of bodily harm or death, an admission of criminal conduct, […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:59 AM EST • Health • midhudsonnews.com
Health officials brace for spread of influenza during holidays

U.S. health officials are anticipating an uptick in influenza cases by the end of December and into next year due to travel and holiday gatherings.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:55 PM EST • Health • kcra.com
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Lawmakers weigh impeachment articles for Bondi over Epstein file omissions

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna said he and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie were “exploring all options” for forcing more disclosures, including by pursuing “the impeachment of people at Justice.”

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:36 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Coloradans weigh options as health insurance premiums double: ‘If something bad happens, are we going to go bankrupt?’

The Denver Post spoke to Coloradans facing large premium increases about the choices they face as their insurance costs increase.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • denverpost.com
Congress didn’t throw a lifeline on health care. Why you should act now

Don’t make assumptions, says Covered California chief. Shopping now could help many Californians avoid steep January premium hikes.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • sacbee.com
10 Foods To Eat for a Stronger Immune System

Optimizing immunity requires a holistic approach. A well-balanced diet that includes the best foods for immune system health can help.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • health.com
Mesa 26.0 NVK Driver Lands Improvement For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 "Turing" GPUs

In addition to the open-source NVIDIA 'NVK' Vulkan driver in Mesa merging compression support for big performance wins, another performance optimization was merged earlier in the week that stand to benefit GeForce RTX 20 'Turing' graphics processors.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:12 AM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
Trump's AI policy is dividing his party. Here's what key GOP critics are saying about it.

Several key Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Josh Hawley, have been outspoken against federal AI preemption.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
How a Year of Political Peril Could Unfold for Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet this week that 2026 would be the year Britain’s fortunes turn around and year Labour gains the upper hand. For his skeptical Members of Parliament the question is whether they oust him.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Trump hits the road in his campaign to change perceptions of the economy

The president's speech in North Carolina included lengthy asides that had little to do with the core message the White House is trying to push about his economic agenda.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:43 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Steam Deck LCD production is ending — the budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is gone

Valve appears to be winding down the Steam Deck LCD in the U.S., leaving the pricier OLED model as the main option for new buyers going forward.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Technology • windowscentral.com
Vermont cannabis businesses react to Trump directive

Vermont cannabis business owners are cautiously optimistic about a new directive from President Trump that could change how the federal government classifies marijuana.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:10 PM EST • Business • wcax.com
Cheaper, lower-capacity Switch 2 cartridges could mean fewer Game Key Cards

Inin suggests new low-cost options allowed it to “recalculate production” for full cartridge.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
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Trump secures agreements with major drugmakers to lower Medicaid prescription costs for Americans

President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine additional pharmaceutical companies joined its most-favored-nation pricing initiative.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:25 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Supreme Court revives free speech lawsuit from immigration judges in loss for Trump

The Supreme Court on Friday sided against the Trump administration, keeping alive a federal lawsuit from immigration judges who are attempting to challenge a policy that limits their ability to speak publicly.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:24 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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5 Trust-Building Strategies From Industries That Fight Consumer Skepticism Daily

These five trust-building tips turn skeptics into loyal advocates and give any business a durable competitive advantage.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
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The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2025, From Medical Breakthroughs to an Interstellar Visitor

All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Science • smithsonianmag.com
Best Missouri sports betting apps: Top MO sportsbook apps to earn $3,000 in bonus offers, promos

Missouri betting apps are now accepting real-money bets, and this page will guide you through the best sports betting apps currently available in Missouri.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:42 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Most fear sports betting damaging games’ integrity: Poll

A growing number of U.S. adults are losing trust in pro and college sports, thanks to the proliferation of online gambling and sports wagering options, according to a new survey. The NBC News Decis…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:50 AM EST • Sports • thehill.com
HHS requests advice on using AI for lowering healthcare costs

A new RFI from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking stakeholder input on how to realize artificial intelligence goals and usher in nationwide, clinical-scale adoption of the technology.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
This Windows feature secretly eats up RAM and slows your PC over time

If you never take advantage of Delivery Optimization, it might be a good idea to turn it off.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:11 AM EST • Technology • pcworld.com
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a medical 'plan B'

In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:07 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Ancient oceans were ruled by super predators unlike anything today

Long before whales and sharks, enormous marine reptiles dominated the oceans with unmatched power. Scientists have reconstructed a 130-million-year-old marine ecosystem from Colombia and found predators operating at a food-chain level higher than any seen today. The ancient seas were bursting with life, from giant reptiles to rich invertebrate communities. This extreme complexity reveals how intense competition helped drive the evolution of modern marine ecosystems.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:26 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
RAM is getting too expensive to waste memory in Windows 11 — optimize your PC with my tips and keep it running smoothly

Practical tweaks to reclaim system memory, reduce background load, and make Windows 11 feel faster without upgrading hardware.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:45 AM EST • Technology • windowscentral.com
I tried on coats at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. The experience reminded me that a great piece is worth investing in.

I tried on winter coats at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, and compared each option based on the design, fabric, price, and overall quality.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:23 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Pixel owners can finally remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget in new Android beta

Pixel’s most stubborn home screen feature is finally optional in Android 16.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:04 AM EST • Technology • androidcentral.com
Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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The Booming Business of Chinese Peptides

Everyone seems to be experimenting.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?

Jonathan Freedland is joined by the anthropologist Prof Janine Wedel, as they wade through the most egregious allegations of corruption from Trump’s first year in office

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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New Zealand Consumer, Business Optimism to Stoke Economic Growth

New Zealand business confidence soared to a three-decade high in December and the mood of consumers also surged, adding to signs of further economic expansion in the fourth quarter and into 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:39 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Red wine and your health: Facts and myths

Do the nutrients in red wine offer health benefits that outweigh alcohol’s health risks? A dietitian shares what to know.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • mdanderson.org
Langmuir’s pump and the optimism of science

Creativity nurtured by an explorative environment

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • chemistryworld.com
Olive Garden plans nationwide rollout of lighter portions menu following successful testing

Olive Garden to roll out lighter portion entrées nationwide in January after successful testing shows double-digit boost in affordability perceptions.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Backlash over Larian CEO's AI comments is a leadership problem

CEO Swen Vincke angered developers with his description of how Larian Studios is using generative AI. There's good reason for it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • gamedeveloper.com
Witness video of fiery business jet crash at North Carolina regional airport

A business jet crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • apnews.com
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A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Business • ksl.comhttps
Concert hall planned for new Tampa ‘entertainment district’

The 3,500-seat venue will fill a longstanding void in local entertainment options.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Entertainment • stpetecatalyst.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Business • local10.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Business • wral.com
Isaac Chotiner Sums Up Politics in 2025

The idea that Donald Trump is acting from a governing strategy or a conception of national interest “seems completely disconnected from reality,” Chotiner says.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • newyorker.com
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A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Business • clickorlando.com
MLB rumors: Bellinger, Bregman unlikely to settle, plus an intriguing Murakami option

Here are Thursday's MLB rumors and moves

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:28 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
How soaring healthcare costs are changing where millionaires move to

Henley & Partners say data shows wealthy families shifting plans as private healthcare costs surge worldwide and cheaper European options gain appeal.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Survey: AI’s role in business ideation is growing

Generative AI is beginning to reshape not just business operations but the way companies think, according to a new analysis in the Harvard Business Review. While many executives focus on efficiency and cost reduction, the authors argue that the technology’s greater promise lies in the ideation phase—the early stage of innovation where assumptions are challenged […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Capital Region commercial developers eye 2026 as momentum returns

The local commercial real estate market has picked up and is expected to strengthen in 2026 as interest rates fall, insurance costs ease and construction prices stabilize, according to Capital Region experts. Charlie Colvin of Momentum Commercial Real Estate says activity has noticeably increased, with many deals moving toward completion before year’s end. “We’re starting […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:24 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Amazon's new Alexa+ feature adds conversational AI to Ring doorbells

Amazon said that the feature uses the Ring doorbell's video descriptions to determine who the person in front the camera is based on their uniform, actions, and what they are holding.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
What Can U.S. Employers Do About Rising Healthcare Costs?

U.S. employers are grappling with surging healthcare costs as healthcare prices and service volumes rise. Provider consolidation, high drug prices, labor shortages, and growing chronic disease are fueling the cost increases. Employer have largely responded by shifting expenses to workers. Their track record in pursuing aggressive options—including collective purchasing, tiered plans, value-based care, and advocating for changes in government policies—is poor. The big question is whether they have the will to become more aggressive in pursuing remedies. The outlook is not promising. The reasons include the complexity of the problem, employee resistance to some solutions, and the fact that most employers just don’t have sufficient “skin in the game” to take on the disruption and risk that would be required to bend the healthcare cost curve significantly or sustainably.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Health • hbr.org
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How Bentley’s brand is creating business advantage in disruptive times

The Supersports model is a loud and proud reminder of Bentley’s legacy, executed at a pivotal moment in automotive history.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
Column | Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 déjà vu

GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
High RAM & SSD Prices Make Larian Optimize Divinity Earlier

"We've never had it like this."

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Technology • 80.lv
Hartfield Grad Leads Conference in Tackles for Southern Miss Football

Chris Jones has dominated the Sun Belt Conference. The Southern Miss sophomore led the league in tackles and helped USM lead the nation in interceptions this season. He says his roots at Hartfield prepared him for success. He plays in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:35 AM EST • Sports • wjtv.com
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another

The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Milwaukee-area small businesses struggle as costs rise, sales fall

Milwaukee-area businesses are struggling with falling sales and rising costs, prompting some owners, including a Whitefish Bay shop, to close.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:48 PM EST • Business • fox6now.com
ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live

There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists based on your Apple Music listening history. Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. Apple Music is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires signing in with your Apple Account for authorization purposes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:50 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Where’s the snow: Is weather affecting business in Big Sky?

Big Sky ski rental shops report slower business due to warm weather limiting terrain, though tourism officials remain optimistic about bookings.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Business • kbzk.com
Rams-Seahawks Preview

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Sam Darnold was far from his best the last time he and the Seattle Seahawks squared off against his hometown team and he is amply aware he will need to perform better than when he tossed four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 16.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:38 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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John Kirwan is out as Pennington Biomedical’s executive director

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — including insults, baseless claims and random capitalization.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.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
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
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Judge expresses skepticism toward Epstein victim lawsuit against big banks alleging they facilitated sex-trafficking

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