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THE WEEK OF DEC 22, 2025

- NCAR to be broken up - NSF alters org structure - Grant review requirements loosened

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:03 PM EST • Science • aip.org
How Trump’s ‘crony capitalism’ has shaken up U.S. business

His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:18 PM EST • Business • opb.org
Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn strong again, Kaillie Humphries' first win as mom

Lindsey Vonn made two more World Cup podiums to extend a strong start to the season.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:43 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
AMC Entertainment Scores Its Biggest Pre-Christmas Holiday Weekend Since 2021, as More Than 4 Million Moviegoers Visited an AMC or ODEON Cinemas Location From Thursday Through Sunday

LEAWOOD, Kan., December 22, 2025--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced a strong opening-weekend performance for AVATAR: FIRE & ASH at AMC’s U.S. theatres and internationally at ODEON Cinemas. Combined with solid performances from several other new releases and holdover films, AMC enjoyed its best pre-Christmas holiday weekend since 2021, based on attendance and admissions revenue.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:40 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Cowboys Weekend Headlines: It's all Jerry Jones' fault

A look at the top 10 stories from the weekend, include the Cowboys' fate finalized, plus the NFL playoff picture.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:19 AM EST • Sports • cowboyswire.usatoday.com
For Ken Paxton, a Senate run meets a test of character

As Ken Paxton campaigns for the U.S. Senate on conviction and faith, allegations of infidelity and a public divorce complicate his appeal to Republican voters.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • dallasnews.com
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Kennesaw State senior earns national scholarship from CVS Health

As her journey at Kennesaw State University nears completion, senior Anna Spruill will end her penultimate semester on a high note after being awarded a scholarship from the National Retail Federation Foundation (NRF).

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • kennesaw.edu
Hackensack Meridian Health Day of Connection Donates $500,000 Worth of Warming Kits And Doordash Gift Cards To Shelters Across New Jersey This Holiday Season

It’s the season of giving, and Hackensack Meridian Health is giving back by supporting the communities it serves. New Jersey’s largest health network, and home to the number one hospital in the NY/NJ metro area, and top 20 in the nation hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, is donating nearly $500,000 dollars worth of winter items and food gift cards to more than 200 shelters across the state.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • hackensackmeridianhealth.org
The Neglected Front in RFK Jr.’s War on Science

As trans healthcare is decimated no one is standing up for the integrity of the scientific process for these patients.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • assignedmedia.org
Bookman: Republicans are fighting a losing battle on health care

In politics, as in war, victory often depends on your choice of battlefield. Here in Georgia, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has chosen health care and the economy as the grounds on which he will defend his Senate seat in next year’s election. His Republican opponents have chosen loyalty to Donald Trump and, I guess, “wokeness.” […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • georgiarecorder.com
Westwood business owner speaks out after thief targets shop in smash and grab

Small business owner Jaclyn Frondorf is speaking out after her store, Montclair Street, was broken into on Friday. Frondorf says that three other stores in Westwood were also targeted this week.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:09 AM EST • Business • wlwt.com
Sound Smart: 7 Observations from the NFL in Week 16

Who's the Super Bowl favorite? Are the Bears for real? Are the Jaguars? Henry McKenna offers a big-picture look at Week 16.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:57 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Cincinnati police investigating after Westwood businesses report string of break-ins

A small business owner in Westwood says that four different local businesses have been broken into over the past week.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:03 PM EST • Business • wlwt.com
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Kennedy Center Name Change Sparks Backlash & Legal Concerns
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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:53 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Subaru Telescope reveals a hidden giant planet

Astronomers have uncovered a massive hidden planet and a rare “failed star” by combining ultra-precise space data with some of the sharpest ground-based images ever taken. Using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaiʻi, the OASIS survey tracked subtle stellar wobbles to pinpoint where unseen worlds were lurking—then captured them directly.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Aggies win school's first NCAA volleyball title

Texas A&M won its first NCAA volleyball championship after sweeping Kentucky, one of three No. 1 seeds the Aggies beat in the tournament,.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:09 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
MIT Scientists Have Discovered a Way To Rejuvenate the Immune System

As the immune system weakens with age, researchers have found a way to temporarily boost its function by reprogramming liver cells to support T-cell development.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:39 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Turning Point exposed a brewing MAGA civil war. Can JD Vance unite it?

This weekend’s gathering of young Republicans and conservative influencers in the Arizona desert offered a glimpse into the divisions already fraying President Donald Trump’s coalition even before its lame-duck leader is out of the picture.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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NFL Week 16 scores, news, live updates: Quinshon Judkins suffers broken leg; Steelers fight to maintain AFC North lead vs. Lions
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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Reason for the Season’ light show this weekend

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — This weekend, Dec. 20 and 21, the Encore Lights Christmas light show located at 806 Hickory Street, (Oak Park) in Vicksburg, will present a new show called “Reason for the Season”. Through the magic of computers, lights, sound, music, and props, you and your family will experience the events that surround […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Entertainment • vicksburgnews.com
Pickens has STRONG hands 💪

Pickens has STRONG hands 💪

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:15 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Dak 🤝 Pickens

Dak 🤝 Pickens

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:26 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Rival Roundup, Vol. 75: South Side Surprise

Christmas is a-comin’, and the goose is getting fat. So, too, are the wallets of those lucky few who signed contracts with Central division teams this week. And as an early Christmas present to me, we actually got ourselves some headlines this weekend!

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Dec 21, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • twinkietown.com
Aside from Alabama comeback, CFP first round lacked entertainment

Twelve things about the College Football Playoff's first round, a weekend with one comeback, one snoozer and two blowouts.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:20 AM EST • Entertainment • jacksonville.com
Wrestling starts to heat up, other high school top performers

Top performances of the week for high school sports in the Battle Creek-area, including boys/girls basketball, wrestling and swimming.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:36 AM EST • Sports • battlecreekenquirer.com
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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
Why the College Football Playoff system isn't to blame for lopsided postseason

The College Football Playoff isn't broken -- it's college football as a whole that needs to be completely revamped

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:39 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Pokémon GO Events This Week: December 22 to December 28, 2025

Pokémon GO’s December 22 to December 28 week has us settled into the the new season of Precious Paths! Enjoy a holiday themed week with the Winter Holiday Part 1, Winter Holiday Part 2 and the Winter Weekend! Plus the weekly rotating Spotlight and Raid Hours, Dynamax Battles and Mega Raids. ⭐Highlights Raid Boss Change […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:16 AM EST • Technology • pokemongohub.net
Strengthening U.S.-Nigerian Health Cooperation under the America First Global Health Strategy - U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria

Strengthening U.S.-Nigerian Health Cooperation under the America First Global Health Strategy The United States signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Republic of Nigeria December 19 to advance the America First Global Health Strategy, supporting resilient, self-reliant, and durable health systems while promoting accountability and shared responsibility. Under the five-year MOU, the United States intends to commit nearly $2.1 billion in health assistance, with nearly $3.0 billion in new domestic health expenditures by the Government of Nigeria over the same five-year period. This represents the largest co-investment any country has made to date under the America First Global Health Strategy and underscore Nigeria’s commitment to greater national ownership of its health system. Under the MOU, the United States will continue to support surveillance and outbreak response, laboratory systems, health commodities; frontline healthcare workers, and data systems. Nigeria faces significant health challenges, including one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates globally and approximately30 percent of the global malaria burden. U.S. assistance under the MOU will expand access to affordable, preventive and curative services for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, polio, and maternal and child health, strengthening health outcomes across Nigeria. The MOU places a strong emphasis on Christian faith-based healthcare providers, recognizing their indispensable role in delivering care to communities in need. Nigeria’s more than 900 faith-based clinics and hospitals serve more than 30 percent of the country’s 230 million people, often in areas where healthcare facilities are limited or absent. The MOU provides approximately $200 million in dedicated support to strengthen and support these Christian facilities, enhance workforce capacity, and expand access to integrated HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal child health services. Investments in Christian faith-based health institutions are uniquely positioned to complement public-sector facilities and reinforce Nigeria’s overall health infrastructure. The MOU was negotiated in connection with reforms undertaken by the Government of Nigeria to prioritize the protection of Christian populations from extremist violence. As with all U.S. foreign assistance, the President and Secretary of State retain the right to pause or terminate programs that do not align with U.S. national interests, and the United States expects Nigeria to continue making measurable progress in combating religiously motivated violence against Christian communities. This five-year MOU is the latest of several health cooperation MOUs signed in Africa this month. The United States will continue to sign multi-year Bilateral Agreements on Global Health Cooperation with countries receiving U.S. health assistance to advance the America First Global Health Strategy.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Health • ng.usembassy.gov
Steam Drops Brand New Free Game With 100% Positive Rating

A brand new free game that has just launched on Steam this weekend has accrued 100% positive ratings.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • gamingbible.com
Desmond Bane hits the shot with time ticking down
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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:48 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Golden businesses scramble as Colorado's power outages stretch into the weekend
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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:36 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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2025 NFL, CFP Odds: Best Bets for JMU-Oregon, Patriots-Ravens

One CFP contest and two heavyweight NFL matchups are in Sammy P's line of sight this weekend. Check out where he's laying his cash.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:12 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Top 25 And 1: Stakes high for Kentucky vs. St. John's in CBS Sports Classic

The Wildcats face the Red Storm in Atlanta to get a busy Saturday started

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:33 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Kentucky vs. St. John’s game thread and pregame reading

The Cats need a quality win.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Sports • aseaofblue.com
In Cambridge and beyond, scientific community is shaken by MIT professor killing

News of Nuno Loureiro's shocking death has rippled through the ranks of academia, where colleagues say he made strides to advance the field of plasma physics.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:46 AM EST • Science • bostonglobe.com
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Kentucky vs. St. John's prediction, odds, time: 2025 CBS Sports Classic picks

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its St. John's vs. Kentucky college basketball best bets

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Science news this week: Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems

Dec. 20, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.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
'A one-of-a-kind gift': Last-minute holiday shoppers boost Sacramento's local businesses

For small business owners, this final weekend is about more than just sales; it's an opportunity to make a lasting impression.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:35 PM EST • Business • kcra.com
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The New York Times

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to make a seismic shift. He is expected to announce that American children should be immunized according to a different schedule with fewer vaccines,...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:12 PM EST • Health • facebook.com
Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026

The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:02 PM EST • Business • kentucky.com
Bitter fight over health care hits Democratic Senate primaries

One senator said Democrats' "next step is to stop tinkering with a broken system."

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:47 PM EST • Health • axios.com
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Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Saint Louis’ dominance is a welcomed sight

At 10-1, Josh Schertz and his Billikens are rolling… Can anybody stop them in conference?

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Sports • midmajormadness.com
Bracketology: Where UNC, Kentucky are projected to land in NCAA Tournament

Our newest CBS Sports Bracketology projects champions from the power conferences

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:13 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The Kennedy Center adds Trump's name onto the building

The board of trustees voted to add Trump's name Thursday

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:28 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Opinion | Weighing Politics and Morality in the Israel Debate

Readers respond to an essay criticizing U.S. Democrats’ failure to resolve the conflict in Gaza. Also: Trump’s Kennedy Center rebrand; blaming immigrants after the Brown shooting.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Health officials warn of possible rats in toilets after heavy rain, flooding

You may come face-to-face with an unexpected problem in your home after the recent heavy rain and flooding.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Health • komonews.com
Intriguing science discoveries of 2025

This year, our scientists offered new hope for treating neurodegeneration and obesity and dramatically improved the odds that a once-promising immunotherapy could still prove to be a game-changer for cancer patients. They gained new insight into the mechanics of hearing, the emergence of spoken language, and how brand new genes can arise out of […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:29 PM EST • Science • rockefeller.edu
HHS to announce overhaul to child vaccine schedule, aligning with Denmark

The Trump administration is planning to announce an overhaul to the childhood immunization schedule early next year, recommending fewer shots and aligning U.S. policy with that of Denmark. A source…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name

New signage is being installed at Washington, DC’s performing arts center on Friday to include President Donald Trump’s name.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:59 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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NFL Week 16, College Football Playoff get underway for definitive sports weekend

It's a huge football weekend and the NFL already delivered big news with Seahawks vs. Rams

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:26 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Intriguing Free PS5, PS4 Games Stealth Dropped on PS Store

If you're looking for something different to play this weekend, then the PS Store has a pair of free PS5 and PS4 games for you.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:27 AM EST • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Student found community, and a future in research through hockey and science

Hockey immersed Essix Moser in Kennesaw State University’s community. Neuroscience research showed him his future.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • kennesaw.edu
Dozens of Public Health and Policy Experts, Along with the American Public Health Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Urge DHS to Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

Washington, D.C. (December 19, 2025) — A public comment filed by 65 public health deans and scholars, along with the American Public Health Association (APHA) and

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.gwu.edu
Wonders, Whiffs, and Wild Facts: Science for the Incurably Curious

Learn the science behind sweat, body odor, scalp hair, cold plunges, and even drunken animals in this collection of Just Curious stories.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • the-scientist.com
Rotary Lights expanded entertainment schedule may become permanent

For the first time, Rotary Lights is offering live entertainment throughout the weekend inside their Ice Castle.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:38 PM EST • Entertainment • wxow.com
Olympic sports weekend preview: Lindsey Vonn back in action, Chloe Kim makes season debut
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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
How regional grocers ended up running 4 businesses

Where do they go from here?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:37 PM EST • Business • supermarketnews.com
Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’

The board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to rename the facility after both the former president and President Donald Trump.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:20 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Kennedy, US health officials outline new rules, warnings to block transgender care for youth in the US

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials said Thursday that the federal government will block hospitals and doctors from providing transgender care to children, saying, “this is not medicine, it is malpractice.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:26 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
US Health Secretary Kennedy Proposes Rules to Cut Access to Gender-Affirming Care

WASHINGTON, Dec ‌18 (Reuters) - U.S. ‌Health Secretary Robert F. ‍Kennedy Jr. moved on Thursday ⁠to cut access to gender-affirming care ‌for children proposing rules that ‌would ‍bar hospitals that ⁠deliver such care from its Medicare and Medicaid programs and also bar Medicaid and children's ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:31 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
Chargers-Cowboys Preview

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Justin Herbert has managed well enough while playing with a broken non-throwing hand to help the Los Angeles Chargers win three consecutive games and close in on a second trip to the playoffs in two seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:06 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Watch live: RFK Jr. gives remarks on updated guidance for youth health care

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver remarks Thursday on new federal guidance related to health care for minors. The remarks come after Centers for Medicare …

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
OSHA fines Universal after employee gets electrical shock at Epic Universe ride

A Universal employee was hospitalized with a dislocated shoulder, broken ribs and a fractured arm.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
How to Make MAHA’s Plan for Children’s Health Actually Work

"There’s a big opportunity for MAHA to include real-world experts in future studies and analysis," writes Dr. James S. Gordon.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • time.com
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:24 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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I'm the US CEO of Philip Morris International. My schedule books out a year in advance, but I'm not very timely

Stacey Kennedy fills her day with espresso breaks and leans on her team to help her stay on time. At night, she prefers a book to a TV show.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Kent State University Adds Women’s Wrestling as 20th Varsity Sport, Planned to Compete in 2027 - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced today that women's wrestling will become the athletics department's 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addit...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Sports • kentstatesports.com
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four

AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists: top European neurologist

Consciousness expert Steven Laureys has taken on a role at Hangzhou Normal University amid ‘challenging times’ for science in the US.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Science • scmp.com
Business owners: No ‘hustle and bustle’ in Providence after Brown University shooting

Thayer Street has been unusually quiet for this time of year, with the capital city still reeling from last weekend’s deadly shooting at Brown University.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:02 PM EST • Business • wpri.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
Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
Bears' injury report is concerning update for D'Andre Swift

The Bears might be playing short-handed this weekend against the Packers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:36 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics

The move marks an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:15 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:10 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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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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Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies

Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • c-span.org
Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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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