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Innovation & Tech Today Releases Volume 9, Issue 5: Gaming, Entertainment, and Global Innovation

Innovation & Tech Today releases Volume 9, Issue 5 exploring gaming, entertainment and global innovation shaping culture, industry, and future technology. Volume 9, Issue 5 highlights the breakthroughs shaping gaming, entertainment, and global innovation. This issue showcases how technology is driving progress across industries worldwide.” — Jon Stone, Managing Editor at I&T Today DENVER, CO, […]

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Dec 31, 2025 • 10:24 PM EST • Entertainment • freep.xpr-gannett.com
Innovation & Tech Today Releases Volume 9, Issue 5: Gaming, Entertainment, and Global Innovation

Innovation & Tech Today releases Volume 9, Issue 5 exploring gaming, entertainment and global innovation shaping culture, industry, and future technology. Volume 9, Issue 5 highlights the breakthroughs shaping gaming, entertainment, and global innovation. This issue showcases how technology is driving progress across industries worldwide.” — Jon Stone, Managing Editor at I&T Today DENVER, CO, […]

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Dec 31, 2025 • 10:23 PM EST • Entertainment • clarionledger.xpr-gannett.com
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Innovation & Tech Today Releases Volume 9, Issue 5: Gaming, Entertainment, and Global Innovation

Innovation & Tech Today releases Volume 9, Issue 5 exploring gaming, entertainment and global innovation shaping culture, industry, and future technology. Volume 9, Issue 5 highlights the breakthroughs shaping gaming, entertainment, and global innovation. This issue showcases how technology is driving progress across industries worldwide.” — Jon Stone, Managing Editor at I&T Today DENVER, CO, […]

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Dec 31, 2025 • 10:20 PM EST • Entertainment • goerie.xpr-gannett.com
With CIA strike, signs Trump is 'shaping the battlespace' in Venezuela

Trump acknowledged a covert U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory in an interview with a local news outlet on the day after Christmas, setting off a scramble to clarify which target he was talking about.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
How Jewish politics are shaping the 2026 election map, from coast to coast

In New York, Maine, Michigan and more, antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment are driving high-stakes contests.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 3:24 PM EST • Politics • jta.org
Shaping healthy futures: Meet Public Health Nurse Aarin Urevig

For the past four and a half years, Aarin Urevig has supported Bloomington families as a public health nurse in the Family Home Visiting program, helping parents prepare for birth, navigate the newborn stage and connect with community resources.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 10:31 AM EST • Health • bloomingtonmn.gov
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In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his Make America Healthy Again movement into public policy. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the agencies he oversees, including eliminating thousands of jobs and freezing or canceling billions of dollars for scientific research. As part of his campaign against chronic disease, he has redrawn the government's position on topics such as seed oils, fluoride and Tylenol.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Health • yahoo.com
What millennials and Gen Z want from workplace health care

Younger employees are reshaping workplace health care expectations—and employers who ignore that shift risk losing talent. As Harvard Business Review writes, millennials and Gen Z workers want care that’s affordable, easy to access, and supports prevention, mental health and family planning. They also expect consumer-grade convenience, from seamless virtual options to clear, science-backed guidance—delivered with […]

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Dec 29, 2025 • 9:51 AM EST • Health • businessreport.com
Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping US Science

Unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes are causing fundamental shifts in scientific research and outcomes.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Science • civilbeat.org
HarfBuzz 12.3 Released - Nice Performance Improvements To This Text Shaping Engine

HarfBuzz 12.3 was just released for ending out 2025 with some nice performance improvements to this widely-used text shaping engine

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Dec 27, 2025 • 3:46 PM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
Shaping 2025 in Minecraft

Can you believe we’re wrapping up the year already? I can’t, but I also famously don’t know how time works. And I don’t intend to learn now! Instead, I want to spend this time looking at the incredible things you – the Minecraft community – have done recently.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Colorado Politics in focus: the year’s top in-depth cover stories and series

In 2025, Colorado Politics went beyond the daily headlines, delivering in-depth reporting on the major issues shaping the state — from congressional action to legislative proposals to the urban-rural divide and the future of Colorado’s economy. Here’s a look at some of the top cover stories and special projects from 2025: State of the State: […]

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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Has the 2025 Rally in MSG Entertainment Already Gone Too Far?

If you are wondering whether Madison Square Garden Entertainment is still a bargain after its recent run, or if the easy money has already been made, this breakdown is for you. The stock has climbed 5.7% over the last week, 15.4% over the past month, and 52.6% year to date, with a 64.1% gain over the past year reshaping how the market is viewing its potential. Investors have been reacting to a stream of venue and live-event related headlines, including ongoing buzz around premium experiences...

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Dec 25, 2025 • 5:04 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Asian Legal Business Again Recognizes Ning Zhang Among the Top Dealmakers in Asia

Partner Ning Zhang has been named to Asian Legal Business’s 2025 Dealmakers of Asia list. This marks the third consecutive year he has been recognized among the region’s most influential and accomplished legal professionals who have made significant contributions to the dynamic landscape of Asian business law and are shaping the future of dealmaking across the continent.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Business • morganlewis.com
Has Fox’s 2025 Surge and Sports Focus Already Been Priced In?

Wondering if Fox is still a buy after its big run, or if the easy money has already been made? You are not alone, and that is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock has been on a tear, climbing 4.8% over the last week, 12.2% over the past month, and 50.5% year to date, with multi year returns of 150.6% over 3 years and 171.1% over 5 years reshaping investor expectations. Behind those gains, investors have been reacting to Fox's strategic push into live sports and news...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:12 PM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
AI is transforming everything about how we work — and it's doing it a rapid pace unlike anything before it

AI transformation, workforce strategy, and new job roles are reshaping how companies like ServiceNow and Weber Shandwick operate today.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:55 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain microbes that can spread between individuals living together. When researchers accounted for this social sharing, genetic influence on the microbiome turned out to be much stronger than previously thought. The study suggests genes can affect others indirectly, without DNA ever being exchanged.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Deep sampling recovers a species forgotten by science since 1906

Researchers rediscover tiny tropical land snails, reclassifying lost species and reshaping the tree of life in Central America.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Science • earth.com
These 8 beauty, fashion, and lifestyle items are already shaping the 2026 aesthetic

We doomscrolled on TikTok to see what the cool kids are spending their money on as they enter 2026. Hint: Rhode blush and Alo pants make the list.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
College basketball conference rankings: Big 12 tops high-major hierarchy

With nonconference play winding down, here's how the high-major conference hierarchy is shaping up

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The top 10 game industry trends of 2025

Generative AI, reshaping company structures, and far-right bigotry are among the most defining trends of 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:45 AM EST • Technology • gamedeveloper.com
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 could bring two key upgrades in the camera department alone

The next big book-style foldable is shaping up to be a lot better than the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • phonearena.com
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG): Reassessing Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound and CWT Acquisition Progress

Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) has been quietly reshaping its business travel platform, and the stock’s recent mix of gains over the past month and weakness year to date has investors reassessing its trajectory. See our latest analysis for Global Business Travel Group. Despite the year to date share price return sitting in negative territory, the recent 1 month share price rebound and a solid three year total shareholder return suggest sentiment may be stabilising around Global Business...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:12 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.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
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 • 8:38 AM EST • Science • theconversation.com
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
Senate candidate Sherrod Brown hosts roundtable with small business owners

Next year is shaping up to be a massive election year in Ohio, with a gubernatorial race, as well as a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:29 PM EST • Business • wlwt.com
BlackRock names 5 engineers to its top circle of technologists shaping the future of the firm

BlackRock's tech fellow program honors the firm's most distinguished engineers. Meet the newest members of the elite cohort.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:26 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Meloni’s rise and Italian political stability

Giorgia Meloni is emerging as Europe’s unexpectedly resilient leader, reshaping Italy’s politics and influencing continental dynamics.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Politics • gisreportsonline.com
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After nearly 40 Years, Pelosi closes a historic chapter in Washington

After nearly four decades shaping U.S. politics, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflects on her historic tenure.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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Anti-immigrant politics move from Europe’s fringe to the mainstream

From London marches to hardening government policies, rising migration and economic anxiety are fuelling a surge in nationalist rhetoric and reshaping Europe’s political centre.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 1:41 AM EST • Politics • trtworld.com
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The next generation of heirs is rewiring family offices — and triggering a talent war

Wealthy heirs are reshaping family offices around impact and innovation, but the talent to run them is scarce, a new IMD report says.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Superbet Group becomes Super Technologies, shaping the future of digital entertainment ecosystems

BUCHAREST, Romania, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superbet Group, a leading company in the global technology and entertainment space, announces its rebrand as Super Technologies. The new identity, which will be simply known as Super, reflects the company’s evolution, its expanded vision for the future, and its commitment to building innovative solutions for a rapidly changing world. At the same time, the company will continue to operate its commercial brands across existing territories, with

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Entertainment • uk.finance.yahoo.com
How New Growth Drivers Are Shaping What Analysts Think Gives BrightSpring Health Services The Edge

BrightSpring Health Services latest update nudges its fair value estimate slightly higher to about $40.54 per share, underpinned by steady revenue growth expectations of roughly 12.49% and a largely unchanged discount rate near 6.96%. The modest bump reflects growing conviction in the companys ability to win additional limited distribution drug contracts and unlock further upside from generic conversions and Provider Services opportunities. Read on to see what is driving this evolving...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:13 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Surging healthcare costs reshaping millionaires' migration

The United States ranks as the most expensive private healthcare market in the world.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:13 AM EST • Health • newsweek.com
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Parenting styles play a key role in shaping teen mental health

Mental health is a global crisis, with more than 1 billion people affected by mental health conditions, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Young people are particularly affected, with suicide ...

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Dec 8, 2025 • 12:50 PM EST • Health • medicalxpress.com
Tops of Sports – Media trends shaping sports marketing for 2026

Discover what sports media trends are driving the future of sports marketing in 2026 and the behaviors motivating fans to tune in and engage.

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Dec 8, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • nielsen.com
Fighting forever chemicals from within: How microbiome science is shaping the next frontier against PFAS

Cambiotics is developing microbiome-based solutions to reduce the burden of forever chemicals in firefighting.

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Dec 8, 2025 • 2:36 AM EST • Science • innovationnewsnetwork.com
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AI making mark in Vietnamese entertainment

In music, AI is reshaping the creative process by composing and performing pieces. Many tracks created wholly or partially with AI have even gone viral, featuring catchy tunes, meaningful lyrics, and captivating visuals.

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Dec 7, 2025 • 8:34 PM EST • Entertainment • asianews.network
OU instructor’s suspension fuels debate over politics reshaping universities

For some at OU, the essay debate draws into question the value of an OU degree and the broader impacts to academic freedom.

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Dec 7, 2025 • 6:40 AM EST • Politics • oklahoman.com
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Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s

New biotech allows ‘seeds’ planted in the brain to differentiate into new nerve cells, reshaping its neural network.

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Dec 6, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Science • scmp.com
Scientists are turning Earth into a giant detector for hidden forces shaping our Universe

SQUIRE aims to detect exotic spin-dependent interactions using quantum sensors deployed in space, where speed and environmental conditions vastly improve sensitivity. Orbiting sensors tap into Earth’s enormous natural polarized spin source and benefit from low-noise periodic signal modulation. A robust prototype with advanced noise suppression and radiation-hardened engineering now meets the requirements for space operation. The long-term goal is a powerful space-ground network capable of exploring dark matter and other beyond-Standard-Model phenomena.

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Dec 6, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Video Amanda Anisimova: "More people should be watching women's sports"

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with rising tennis star Amanda Anisimova about her fast moving career, transparency about her mental health and shaping the future of women's tennis.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 9:34 PM EST • Sports • abcnews.go.com
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Content Creators Unpack How Social Media Is Reshaping the Way Audiences Consume Media: 'The Only Barrier to Entry Is the Upload Button'

Power Women Summit 2025: Michelle Khare and Hannah Stocking treat their work with a 24/7, studio-level mindset.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 8:36 PM EST • Entertainment • thewrap.com
Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery in $72B deal, reshaping entertainment landscape

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 8:04 AM EST • Entertainment • komonews.com
Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery in $72B deal, reshaping entertainment landscape

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 8:04 AM EST • Entertainment • cbs12.com
Penny Wong on Trump, Putin and reshaping foreign policy

The foreign affairs minister speaks to Tom McIlroy about Labor’s announcement of new military support for Ukraine and reflects on a tumultuous year in international affairs

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Dec 4, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Report says iPhone Air is losing its resale value at a record pace

The 1TB iPhone Air currently holds the worst resale value of any iPhone since 2022. The iPhone Air is shaping up to be a sales flop, and that’s also...

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Dec 4, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Technology • gsmarena.com
Working with monkeys was this lab tech’s dream job. Now she’s staffing an IT help desk

Trump’s reshaping of science has fueled fears researchers will leave the U.S. This lab tech's story shows it can drive people out of science altogether.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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How The Idea Of Affordability Is Shaping Our Politics : 1A

No matter where you live in the U.S., you’ve probably heard stories — or have your own — about not being able to afford to live. The couple in their 30s that can’t buy a home. The 20-something who can’t afford rent without living with several roommates. The family of five who feel pinched every time they visit the grocery store. The retiree struggling to pay their health insurance premium.Whatever the situation, these stories are becoming central to how Americans are experiencing the economy. And this feeling is shaping politics.A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans. According to the Urban Institute, 52 percent of U.S. families don’t have the resources to cover what it costs to live. The average monthly cost of groceries has also risen 32 percent since 2019.What do when we mean when we say something is “affordable?” And how do we achieve that goal when the target keeps moving?

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Dec 3, 2025 • 3:50 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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RWJBarnabas Health’s Mark E. Manigan and George Helmy Named 2026 BINJE Power Players

Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and George Helmy, Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Policy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, have been recognized as 2026 Power Players by BINJE. The BINJE Power Players List honors more than 100 CEOs, principals, managing partners and executive directors who are shaping the future of business in New Jersey.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 3:40 PM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
It’s not just vaccines. How RFK Jr. is reshaping public health messaging

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services uses its social media channels to promote Kennedy himself and his agenda.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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How the idea of affordability is shaping our politics

A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 9:01 AM EST • Politics • the1a.org
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Intensifying Regulatory Pressures Force Seismic Shift in Health Plan Concerns for 2026 According to HealthEdge Research

BOSTON, December 02, 2025--As healthcare organizations navigate an increasingly complex policy environment, 85% of health plan executives say regulatory pressures are impacting their costs and margins, according to new research published today by HealthEdge®. The report, "The Great Rebalancing: Inside the New Realities Shaping Health Plan Performance," identifies the top challenges in the payer market, how they are evolving, and strategies health plans are deploying to overcome them.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
How AI is reshaping risk management in the entertainment industry

In this Q&A, we sat down with Brian Taliaferro, Entertainment and Gaming Industry Practice Leader at Marsh, to discuss the top risks facing clients in the entertainment industry today.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Entertainment • marsh.com
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30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment 2026: The Actors, Producers And Financiers Ushering In A New Wave Of Entertainment

Lola Tung, Chris Briney and Mikey Madison are taking over Hollywood. Here’s a look at more young stars—on screen and behind the scenes—shaping the business of entertainment.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
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Science Power-up: Where Biomanufacturing Can Take Us This Century

Explore how fundamental science is shaping the future of everyday items we all rely on, from food to plastics – and how artificial intelligence and data will power the technologies of tomorrow in biomanufacturing.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • newscenter.lbl.gov
The rise of mindful tech, how wearables are reshaping mental-health

Wearable tech that places sensors on our bodies are changing how we manage stress, sleep and our emotional wellbeing - but privacy concerns linger.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 5:03 AM EST • Health • floridatoday.com
How Recent Changes Are Shaping the Story Behind Beauty Health's Valuation

Beauty Health stock has recently seen its price target adjusted, with the fair value estimate holding steady at $1.93 despite some shifts in underlying assumptions. The primary driver behind this update is a lowered discount rate, which reflects analysts' increased confidence in management's ability to reduce risk and reinforce revenue stability. Stay tuned to learn how you can follow new developments and better understand the evolving narrative behind Beauty Health's valuation. Analyst Price...

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Dec 1, 2025 • 1:04 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Global Health Power Converges in the Greater Bay Area • Shaping a New Era of Trade and Commerce

Guided by the "Healthy China 2030" strategy, governments, institutions, and enterprises are jointly investing in the health industry, continuously raising residents' health awareness. With the accelerating ageing of the population, increasing work pressure, and a faster pace of life, societal health needs are becoming increasingly diverse. Dietary health, as a fundamental and easily implemented solution, continues to gain consumer favour. Advancements in modern food processing technologies have

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Nov 30, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Cities put science in the spotlight

When three European cities launch an initiative next year to boost scientific excellence and collaboration, much of the action is likely to take place in public spaces rather than in the laboratory.That is welcome news for Ana Marušić. A medical doctor and professor at the University of Split Medical School in Croatia, Marušić champions close connections between “town and gown” to encourage citizen involvement in research, raise public health awareness and ignite young people’s interest in science. “Responsible research and innovation cannot be done in an ivory tower, answering only the questions that are relevant for scientists,” explains Marušić, who chairs the Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health and leads the Centre for Evidence-based Medicine. “The role of the university is to be a medium for transferring new discoveries in science to society, but also to listen to society about what is important and what is needed.”Three cities united by scienceMarušić’s efforts stand to gain traction through Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a new European project to highlight science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. With funding from the European Commission, three cities—Split, Brest (in France) and Kiel (in Germany)—plan more than 1,000 public events, workshops and competitions for citizens of all ages, researchers, businesses and policymakers. The year-long project kicks off in Spilt on 20 January with a conference involving partner institutions, community representatives and European policymakers. The three cities may be geographically far apart, but they share much in common. All are located on coasts and are home to top regional research institutions that are part of SCTT. Among the project's partners, the University of Western Brittany in Brest, Kiel University and the University of Split belong to the SEA-EU university alliance, uniting nine European coastal academic institutions to advance research, student exchanges and sustainable development. “These universities have a very strong connection between gown and town,” explains Marušić, who is one of Split’s SCTT ambassadors. “It's very important that these universities are there for the community so that we can learn from each other and grow together.”Tackling Europe’s STEM shortagesSCTT will also reinforce efforts to address Europe’s widening gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Studies show that nearly eight out of ten small- and medium-sized businesses cannot find enough workers with the skills required in advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI)—hindering initiatives to boost European innovation and competitiveness. In healthcare, the European Commission has estimated a shortfall in medical professionals of 1.2 million, due to fewer young people joining the field and an ageing population that needs more care.Strengthening knowledge and dialogue can also help build trust between scientists and the public at time when disruptive technologies are reshaping research and clinical practice, but are also sparking questions about ethics and accuracy. With experience in the classroom and in clinical epidemiology—a discipline involving monitoring and controlling public health problems—Marušić sees the potential risks of over-reliance on AI and chatbot answers for both research and learning. “AI is a very good tool, but one has to be very critical about it,” she adds. “Delegating brain activities will definitely diminish your neural capacities because you are not developing the circuitry that is important for higher-level cognitive engagement.” She stresses the importance of critical thinking and encourages students to use AI as a researcher’s tool to reinforce rather than supplant human discretion and brainpower.The power of outreachSplit’s experience in bringing scientists and the public together has provided a platform for discussing research ethics and explaining science in simple terms. Local efforts to expand health literacy and awareness have helped reduce cardiovascular disease among women, according to Marušić’s research. The city’s university also hosts events to introduce schoolchildren to science, using hands-on experiments to spark curiosity.Marušić’s own love of science began with an interest in studying molecular biology. “But my parents told me, why don't you study medicine?” she recalls. “I said, OK, why not? And that was the best decision that I made.” Marušić is not a practicing physician, but teaches anatomy and public health. She also co-edits ST-OPEN, an overlay university journal that works on capacity building for research publishing among students and their supervisors. Balancing teaching, research and editorial work, she is a strong advocate for medical studies, urging high school students to consider medicine “because later on it gives you a really wide perspective about human life and about society” as well as many career opportunities.As SCTT prepares to bring science into daily life in 2026, Marušić hopes that it will build permanent bridges between scientists and citizens across Europe. “We can be a showcase for making collaboration with the community stronger to share knowledge, attract young talent and integrate critical and scientific thinking into everyday life,” she explains, adding that "collaborating with businesses to improve cities and communities is also an important aspect of this project."Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Nov 30, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Seen but not forgotten: How citizen science helps document biodiversity in remote Borneo villages

In Borneo’s remote villages, locals earn money by recording wildlife — reshaping conservation and redefining how communities value their forests.

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Nov 29, 2025 • 11:16 PM EST • Science • theconversation.com