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House Republicans vote to let Obamacare subsidies lapse

A House GOP-authored health care bill passed the chamber Wednesday night but won’t be the final word on the future of the enhanced tax credits.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:32 PM EST • Health • politico.com
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
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House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension

House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk

Plus, humanitarian crises surge as global aid dries up.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:18 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Chicago-area health officials expect bad flu season, push for vaccinations despite federal guidance

Chicago-area healthcare providers are stocked up with influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, but some doctors say it's been a tough sell this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:56 PM EST • Health • abc7chicago.com
Advocates cheer Hochul's support for 'Medical Aid in Dying Act'

Scott Barraco's fight began when he saw the horror that his partner went through while she battled cancer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:43 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Chance Bar owner shares business struggles this holiday season

The holiday season can be one of the busiest times of the year, but some Fort Wayne business owners say this year looks a little different.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Business • 21alivenews.com
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image generator makes faking photos easy

New GPT Image 1.5 allows more detailed conversational image editing, for better or worse.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:22 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
‘14 strong.’ Gritty Kentucky volleyball faces program’s second-ever Final Four

No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball is two wins away from becoming the most-decorated team in program history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
College Football Playoff Predictions: First-Round Winners to The National Champion

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:05 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
A moderate mutiny adds to the GOP’s Obamacare woes

By now, it’s become conventional wisdom about Congress: “Moderates always cave.” The more extreme elements sometimes force leadership’s hand, but those near the political center have a tendency to lose their nerve.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:21 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, 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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Another Notre Dame player will enter the transfer portal

Notre Dame football will lose its third player to the transfer portal once it opens early next month.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:16 PM EST • Sports • fightingirishwire.usatoday.com
Why the Oscars are leaving ABC for YouTube — and what it means for Hollywood

Moving the Oscars from ABC to the internet is hugely symbolic. That doesn't mean that a huge audience will follow.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Knicks, Pacers rematch comes amid much different circumstances

After battling in last season's Eastern Conference final in May, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks come into their first matchup of the 2025-26 season in a much different place.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Bill to recognize Fort Ontario as National Park unanimously passes U.S. Senate

Dating back to the 1840s, Fort Ontario has been a state historic site.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android

Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:03 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

/PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, announced today that the Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) did not meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Brensocatib was well tolerated, with no new safety signals identified

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Exclusive: Liverpool considering January move to sign La Liga defender

Exclusive: Liverpool Eyeing January Move to Sign 26-year-old DefenderWith the January transfer window fast approaching, Liverpool fans will be hoping to see some movement in terms of incomings.It has ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Sports • anfieldindex.com
Maryland launches new platform, allocates $10 million in funding for local businesses
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US

Call of Duty sold less than last year, too.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Coachella Valley Invitational match schedule released

KC Current, Denver Summit FC and Utah Royals join NWSL field in Coachella Valley Invitational

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:03 PM EST • Sports • allforxi.com
'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50'

'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50', with the nationwide scavenger hunt leading to one grand prize. Full details here.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Game Awards 2025 Set New Record, Delivering Whopping 171 Million Livestreams Worldwide

The 2025 Game Awards show again set new viewership records with an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, up 11% from last year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • variety.com
Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffman family

Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Lafayette on Saturday

Scarlet Knights Round Out Nonconference Slate By Hosting The Leopards

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Sports • onthebanks.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
Report: Fenway Sports Group reaches deal to sell Penguins to Chicago-based firm

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Chicago-based investment group.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:24 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Charlie’s Beat: Bringing poetry to the people

You know how there can be something going on right under your nose but you are unaware for some reason? And then you discover it and it’s just the coolest

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Entertainment • madisoncourier.com
Maternal health bus, midwife training coming to Alabama

A new maternal health initiative is coming to Alabama to establish a community-driven effort.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Health • al.com
Who Has the Best Idea to Improve Denver? CU Denver Business School Launches Sustainability Competition to Find Out.

The new challenge, funded by Dr. Blair Gifford, calls on students and local partners to deliver real-world solutions for climate, housing, and urban

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:51 PM EST • Business • news.ucdenver.edu
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream

The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
Heading into 2026, Commissioners reaffirm commitment to business community

Douglas County has a strong history of eliminating barriers for business investment, creating effective partnerships, and maintaining a low-tax environment. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners reaffirmed its commitment to…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Business • douglas.co.us
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay

The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Health • fiercebiotech.com
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WATCH: Doctor-lawmaker blames Obamacare for driving health costs higher

House Republicans unveil healthcare bill promising to cut premiums by 11-12% through association health plans and transparency measures for all Americans, among other initiatives.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Blizzard Entertainment Boss on Bringing Back BlizzCon, Gaming Brand’s 35th Anniversary Plans: 2026 Will ‘Be the Biggest Year Yet’

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: Post Exam Edition

Where do the ACC teams rank after taking time for exams?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy

A new poll shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Houston Matters discusses that story and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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The uphill battle for health care subsidies still hasn’t cleared the abortion hurdle

Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups warn lawmakers that if they buck them, they will pay in the midterms

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:54 PM EST • Health • politico.com
A debate is raging over the origins of an elusive cousin to modern humans

Who were the Denisovans?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Science • economist.com
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Will Week 15's unexpected fantasy football playoff heroes deliver again?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Knicks will not hang banner for NBA Cup win

The Knicks become the first NBA Cup champions to not hang a banner

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:25 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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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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DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide

New York City, NY, December 17th, 2025, FinanceWireDiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service Digital Marketing Agency known for its ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Netflix and Barstool Sports Strike Exclusive Video Podcast Deal

Pardon My Take, The Ryen Russillo Podcast, and Spittin’ Chiclets will stream exclusively on Netflix in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Sports • netflix.com
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Industry Ink: Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Provident Entertainment, Margo Price

Keith Urban visited patients and their families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at [...]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Entertainment • musicrow.com
Proposal would bring stadium, sports complex to Clearwater

The Landings Golf Course, which first opened in 1970, would be replaced. The stadium does not currently have any sports franchise as a potential suitor.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • tampabay.com
Netflix Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Barstool Sports

The deal will see popular Barstool podcasts including 'Pardon My Take' and 'Spittin' Chiclets' stream on Netflix.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • hollywoodreporter.com
Netflix Signs Deal With Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports for Exclusive Video Rights to Three Podcasts

Netflix clinched a multiyear pact with Dave Portnoy's Barstool Sports giving the streaming giant exclusive rights to video versions of a trio of its popular podcasts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • variety.com
Chicago Snowballs Aim to Reinvent Baseball with Entertainment

The Chicago Snowballs are the newest baseball-entertainment team that begins next May at Kerry Wood Cubs Field in Chicago.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:26 AM EST • Entertainment • stadiumjourney.com
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Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
House advances GOP health care package that doesn’t include ObamaCare subsidy extension

The House advanced a GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies in an act of defiance against le…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
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
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC

The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the fourth and final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 12, the family-owned bakery will receive Chicago Bears led promotion across the

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • chicagobears.com
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • wired.com
🧪 Science with Sarah: Topo-Chico Thermometers! 🌡️

A bit of science will transform the glass bottle into a homemade thermometer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • ksat.com
How much the bankers are getting paid in the Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Warner Bros. Discovery's sale could rake $225 million in fees for Allen & Co., J.P. Morgan, and Evercore.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:49 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.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
In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies

GOP centrist Brian Fitzpatrick dramatically stepped up his public battle against Republican leadership this morning as he signed onto a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending soon-to-expire enhanced Obamacare subsidies.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding

The Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expected to expire at the end of this year, however, raising insurance premiums for millions of Americans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:20 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Apple Tested a MacBook With the A15 Chip

An internal Apple kernel debug kit suggests Apple has tested a MacBook with the A15 chip, alongside a separate A18 Pro-based MacBook that appears to be closer to a shippable product. The information comes from internal kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.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
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
CIAC bans Connecticut sports writer from high school games and events for 'expression of violence'

The writer complained in the column about spending $56 for a copy of his birth certificate and a Real ID to attend a high school football game at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Sports • ctinsider.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially during the holiday season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
House to vote on GOP health care bill as Congress makes year-end sprint
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Congress live updates as GOP lawmakers join Democrats to force vote on extending health care subsidies
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Former sports reporter, husband found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Alabama

A former sports reporter and her husband were found dead in their home in what police are calling a murder-suicide.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:43 AM EST • Sports • abc7chicago.com
Stars, hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:36 AM EST • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
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How ChatGPT's New Image Generator Stacks Up Against Gemini's Nano Banana Pro

ChatGPT now comes with upgraded AI image editing tools,. Here's how they compare with Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Technology • lifehacker.com
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 most memorable San Diego sports moments of 2025

A look back at the joy and agony for fans, from SDFC's historic season to the Padres' playoff run.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:25 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Samsung will show off its expanded Micro RGB TV series at CES

Samsung has announced that it will be showing off an entire lineup of Micro RGB TVs at CES 2026 ranging from 55- to 115-inch models.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their first two games last week before the rare blowout loss took them down a notch. Nick Hart at WBSPenguins with more: Wednesday, Dec. 10 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 0Sergei Murashov thwarted a first-period barrage from the Wolf Pack, earning to a 34-save shutout. Phil Tomasino and Avery Hayes scored on […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:16 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest. Angel Studios' animated biblical film "David" has already exceeded $14 million in pre-sale tickets. "The Chosen," a popular drama about Jesus, has grossed over $116 million domestically since Fat...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:08 AM EST • Entertainment • wral.com
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Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:07 AM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:04 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
SC calls for 2026 Small Business award nominations

As we approach the new year, The South Carolina District Office is seeking nminations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:02 AM EST • Business • wpde.com
This giant microbe organizes its DNA in a surprising way

3-D microscopy shows that the giant bacterium Thiovulum imperiosus squeezes its DNA into peripheral pouches, not a central mass like typical bacteria.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
State-County Mental Health Talks Blow Past Deadlines

“Let’s be real. If all we are doing is restoring somebody—which, to be blunt, is forced medication and flash cards on basic court procedures like ‘Who is a judge?’ ‘What does your lawyer do?’—it is not treatment.”

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • wweek.com
Knicks win NBA Cup final; Terence 'Bud' Crawford retires from boxing

Catching you up on the latest in sports from an NBA Cup winner to the retirement of a boxing superstar

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: TE Edition

Which tight end is going to take you to a Christmas fantasy championship?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Sports • touchdownwire.usatoday.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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Video Dr. Tim Johnson details personal health battle

The former "GMA" chief medical editor, who held the role for more than three decades, joins the show to discuss his own battle with prostate cancer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:31 AM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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When business and democracy don’t mix

Liberals were wrong to assume the two ideas are natural twins

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:29 AM EST • Business • ft.com
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MSU ranks in top 7% for interdisciplinary science

Among 991 institutions across 94 countries, MSU ranked No. 56 globally. MSU’s worldwide rank places the university at No. 20 out of 47 participating U.S universities and No. 19 out of the 28 participating Association of American Universities.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:26 AM EST • Science • msutoday.msu.edu
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The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • appleinsider.com
PayPal plans to launch bank serving small businesses around the US

PayPal files with Utah and the FDIC to launch PayPal Bank, an industrial loan company offering small business lending and FDIC-insured savings accounts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Trump to address nation as health care hangs in balance, Epstein files deadline nears | Sunrise

The latest videos from The Hill

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
UniDoc Completes H3 Health Cube Installation in Italy

AI assisted Health Cube open to patients in Guardia Perticara (Basilicata), Italy VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / UniDoc Health Corp. (CSE:UDOC)(FRA:L7T)(OTCQB:UDOCF) ("UniDoc" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
NVIDIA Plans to Reduce RTX 50 Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026

Reports from Asian supply chain sources suggest that NVIDIA might cut back on making GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first six months of 2026, Videocardz reports. According to Board Channels, overall supply during H1 2026 could be down by roughly 30-40% compared to the same period in 2025, althoug...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
Prisco's Week 16 NFL picks: Seahawks-Rams prediction, plus more expert selections

Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 16 picks, including the Lions to beat the Steelers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Knicks win the NBA Cup behind a balanced team effort

In today's edition: Knicks win NBA Cup, Crawford retires from boxing, the parallels between Pete Golding and Steve Fisher, NFL power rankings, emailing with the Warriors owner, and more.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:41 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com