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Banijay Entertainment Expands Creator Push With Breakout Format ‘All Star Hide and Seek’ From Finnish YouTuber Roni Bäck (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay has picked up the breakout streaming format 'All Star Hide and Seek,' underscoring a broader push into creator-led entertainment.
Scientists Intrigued by Huge Structure Under Bermuda
Scientists say they've found an unexpected, 12.4-mile-thick layer of rock lurking below Bermuda's oceanic crust.
AI companies are sick of their favorite buzzword — so they’re inventing new ones
It’s the great AGI rebrand.
Capitol agenda: Congress leaves health mess for January
Lawmakers will return after the holidays to resume their health care fight — and stare down another funding cliff.
Letters to the Editor: Members of Congress should look at their own healthcare plans before cutting ours
'What is so hypocritical and unfair about the Republicans’ desire to slash health programs that serve most Americans is the fact that American citizens provide most of the money for the generous health benefits of Congress,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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.
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science
Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.
Health care is 'engine' of the job market — and that's risky for the economy
Health care is a bright spot in the cooling job market. However, that poses risks to the economy if the sector falters.
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.
How organized crime is impacting politics in Latin America
Chile elected far-right President José Antonio Kast after he promised to reduce crime.
Following controversial bans from Steam and Epic, Santa Ragione's Horses has sold 18k copies and repaid debts
Horses has sold over 18k copies, despite being banned from Epic and Steam.
Sony settles with Tencent over 'slavish' Horizon clone
Sony and Tencent have reached a "confidential settlement" over Tencent's Light of Motiram, which Sony called a 'slavish clone' of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Ten years ago, SpaceX turned tragedy into triumph with a historic rocket landing
“It’s hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure.”…
Famous Astrophysicist Defied The Odds To Become Science Star
Odds didn't favor a successful career in science for Neil deGrasse Tyson. But he had a key edge: parents who set no limits.
Fear Is Consuming US Small Businesses Pummeled by Trump Tariffs
The US’s 36 million small businesses are crying out for relief from import taxes
CMA warns federal cuts to American Academy of Pediatrics undermine children's health
CMA President and pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement following the U.S. Department of Health...
Advancing health equity for people on the move
On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.
Tampa’s Water Street will get new concert venue, hotel, parking and more
Vinik Sports group will manage the entertainment venue, located near Benchmark International Arena.
Astronomers just watched a black hole twist spacetime
Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made over 100 years ago and reveals new clues about how black holes spin and launch jets.
The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four
Kyndal Stowers was medically retired because of concussions before transferring to Texas A&M. After helping the Aggies oust No. 1 Nebraska, she's ready to star in the final four.
The Bravofication of American government
What reality TV can tell us about Trump’s second term.
Talkin’ around the Christmas tree | Latest US politics news from The Economist
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood
Hollywood, it seems, has found God.
Russia says it hopes Trump did not make ‘fatal mistake’ after latest US strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills four
Pete Hegseth says attack took place on Wednesday as Russian foreign ministry warns of ‘unpredictable consequences for the entire western Hemisphere’
House Republicans move to repeal proposed Biden-era heat-safety rule, citing burdens on small businesses
GOP lawmakers and business advocacy groups challenge proposed Biden-era federal heat safety standards, calling the requirements on employers nationwide 'heavy-handed.'
How Bentley’s brand is creating business advantage in disruptive times
The Supersports model is a loud and proud reminder of Bentley’s legacy, executed at a pivotal moment in automotive history.
NYC’s viral grocery store founder breaks silence: ‘I’m an active target’ — and it’s good for business
From $27 beef salads to $700 caviar, this New York City grocery store became a cultural flashpoint through social media buzz, proving controversy boosts business.
Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll
Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts say
Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source
Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in some of the most consequential Hollywood deals in a generation is just the latest and perhaps the most audacious move by the kingdom to expand its footprint in the U.S. entertainment industry.
How climate goals create business value
Atlassian, Cox, Workday and 6 other companies reflect on how sustainability strategy drives new revenue, attracts talent and closes deals.
In Memoriam 2025: Media & Entertainment
In the Media & Entertainment section of our In Memoriam issue, we remember Jerry Strobel, Dolores Seigenthaler and more.
In Memoriam 2025: Business
In the Business section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate Kathleen Cotter, ‘Santa’ Irwin, Jim Ayers and many others.
In Memoriam 2025: Politics
In the Politics section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate John Carney Jr., state Sen. Frank Niceley, Judge Randall Wyatt and more.
FanDuel and FanDuel Sports Network Launch Bet Tracking Across Select NBA and NHL Games
FanDuel and Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, the largest holder of local sports media rights, announce the launch of Bet ...
'It speaks to the human condition itself': Why people are flocking to experience the Titanic disaster
Immersive shows recreating the ocean liner's fateful voyage are attracting audiences. But are they valuable historical experiences, or cynically turning tragedy into entertainment?
Examining Democrats’ 2025 Victories in Pennsylvania and What They Could Mean for the Future
A look at key 2025 results as well as voter registration trends in Pennsylvania
Hospitals acquired by real estate investment trusts associated with greater risk of bankruptcy, closure | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
REIT acquisition of hospitals had no significant impacts on quality of clinical care or patient outcomes—but had a significant negative impact on hospital finances, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Katherine Ho, esteemed health economist and ‘true role model,’ dies at 53
Ho, the John L. Weinberg Professor of Economics and Business Policy, was “a brilliant scholar, a charismatic teacher and a devoted adviser,” said department chair Wolfgang Pesendorfer. A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.
Sphere Entertainment Names Felicia Yue as EVP and CTO, Sphere
Sphere Entertainment Co. announces that Felicia Yue, a seasoned entertainment technology leader, has joined the company as Executive Vice President, ...
Hot Springs gets 2nd $25,000 check from business for Helene recovery
For the second straight year, Dental Advocacy Group gifted Hot Springs $25,000, which will primarily be used to help repair 14 Hot Springs area homes.
Blank Foundation to give $6 million to sports programs in metro Atlanta schools
The foundation, in partnership with Atlanta United, the Atlanta Falcons and the PGA Tour Superstore, will provide the funding to six school districts over three years.
Democrats’ showing in Georgia special elections boosts party, unnerves Republicans
Competitive special elections have put once-securely Republican districts in play for Democrats, who seek to inch toward controlling the Georgia House in 2026.
High RAM & SSD Prices Make Larian Optimize Divinity Earlier
"We've never had it like this."
10 Ohio colleges and universities were not in alignment with the science of reading, audit shows
Ten Ohio colleges and universities’s educator training programs were found to not be in alignment with teaching the science of reading, according to an audit from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Fantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 15
In this Fantasy Bundesliga article, we’ll highlight 10 players to consider adding to your team ahead of Matchday 15.As a rule of thumb, we’ll try to steer clear of the most obvious picks, instead ...
As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent
Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.
What I’ve learned by mapping the impacts of NIH cuts
The co-founder of SCIMaP looks at the year of NIH cuts — and what they say about the future of American research.
Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua drew attention this week by blaming Taylor Swift for the Kansas City Chiefs’ collapse. The remark came on social media when the Chiefs confirmed an early exit from playoff contention. The conversation also dived deeper into injuries this season and what comes next for the franchise, including Travis Kelce. […] The post Taylor Swift Put a ‘Curse’ on Chiefs, Says NFL Star appeared first on Mandatory.
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner
Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’
From AI Glasses to $25 Cleats: These 8 Products Were the Best Gear of 2025
The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.
Season’s Greetings 2025 from Amer Sports
As we wrap up another remarkable year, we’re excited to share a special Season’s Greetings video featuring team members from across Amer Sports. In this short film, they reflect on memorable moments…
Trump Supporters Distrust Science. We Need Ways to Reach Them.
Opinion | Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging.
Never mind the S26 Ultra, this eagerly anticipated Ultra phone is launching next week
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra was one of our favorite camera phones, and Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is launching next week.
Kuxiu’s S3 MagSafe power bank is bigger and better and probably won’t explode
2025 was a busy year for power bank recalls.
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Hartfield Grad Leads Conference in Tackles for Southern Miss Football
Chris Jones has dominated the Sun Belt Conference. The Southern Miss sophomore led the league in tackles and helped USM lead the nation in interceptions this season. He says his roots at Hartfield prepared him for success. He plays in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win
From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees
Fact-checking Trump: Economy, wages, immigration and more
The president made a wide variety of claims Wednesday night. Some were true, some were misleading, and others were false.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 17, 2025
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another
The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.
Google Pixel 10 gets a long-overdue GPU driver upgrade
Arriving with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1
Congress leaves health mess for January
Congress is about to leave town for the holidays — and put off their health care troubles until January.
Rethinking Business Education: Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair, INSEAD Board of Directors
INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.
Trump declares he is 'fixing' the nation in prime-time speech
Trump touted the state of the economy, his crackdown on crime and immigration at home, and some of his actions globally
Erik Newson receives promotion at ATG Entertainment
The industry longtimer is now ATGE’s senior vice president of music, comedy and events programming in North America.
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.
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over
The two sides have settled.
Milwaukee-area small businesses struggle as costs rise, sales fall
Milwaukee-area businesses are struggling with falling sales and rising costs, prompting some owners, including a Whitefish Bay shop, to close.
San Francisco mayor, local business owner talk about city’s economic recovery
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.
Popular salad dressings, sold at Costco and reportedly Publix, recalled over ‘foreign objects’
Ventura Foods salad dressing recall affects thousands of cases at major retailers such as Costco due to black plastic contamination in onion ingredients.
Google Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks
Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of...
Fox Entertainment Studios Signs Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures To First-Look Deal
Fox Entertainment Studios signed Jeffrey Levine and his production company Bronson Canyon Pictures to a multi-year first-look deal.
Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location
Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green camera/microphone dot.
Here's every new feature for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1
Here's every new feature for Pixel phones in the latest Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 update. Read this article to see if you should install it!
US military strikes another boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing 4
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing 4 people, according to US Southern Command.
Google Pixel adds Samsung's navigation button layout in latest Android 16 beta
In the latest Android 16 beta release, Google Pixel phones are adding support for the same navigation button layout as Samsung uses.
JWST Confirms: First Runaway Supermassive Black Hole Tearing Through Space
At a jaw-dropping 954 kilometers per second.
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela
The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.
Finley: MSU's sports IPO may cost it control of teams
Selling shares in athletic program raises questions about who's in charge
‘People business first and the food business second.’ Artie T. testifies in court battle to regain Market Basket post.
Deposed Market Basket chief executive Arthur T. Demoulas took the stand Wednesday, vigorously refuting the case that the company's board made for firing him.
LG's First Dolby FlexConnect Soundbar Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere
The company unveiled its surround system which lets you add speakers to any TV if you buy the soundbar.
Tariffs' impacts on chocolate business during holiday season
Raleigh-based Videri Chocolate is grappling with increased ingredient costs and says that trade tariffs continue to impact small businesses during their peak holiday season.
Ready for delivery a second time: Carrera GT, now in Salzburg Design
A 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design.
U.S. Mental Health Ratings Continue to Worsen
Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults describe their mental health as excellent, down 14 points from 2019 and the first reading below 30%.
ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live
There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists based on your Apple Music listening history. Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. Apple Music is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires signing in with your Apple Account for authorization purposes.
ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill to Criminalize Transgender Health Care | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives voted 216-211 to pass a bill sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that would criminalize the...
Judges quiz California and GOP attorneys in Prop. 50 redistricting case
Three federal judges questioned attorneys as they weigh whether to grant the GOP’s request to block congressional redistricting under Proposition 50.
House passes health care bill to boost access to workplace insurance
House passes health care bill to boost access to workplace insurance.
Judge fines Goodlettsville ‘adult entertainment’ venue
Back in September, the Back Stage Venue was cited by the City of Goodlettsville, which claimed it was an adult entertainment business operating in a commercial services limited zone and not an indu…
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.
Game 11: Vanderbilt Commodores at Memphis State Tigers
Vanderbilt looks to continue the winning.
Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here’s how to use it
Following yesterday’s announcement that Apple Music would soon be available on ChatGPT, the app is now live. Here’s what you can do with it.
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.
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 …
Trans athlete restrictions proposed again to high school sports rulemaking body
Proposal from several Whatcom districts still in conflict with state law, WIAA says