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American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Senators press FCC Chair Carr over Kimmel suspension, agency's independence

Carr contended that because the five-member panel does not have for-cause removal protections, it is not an independent agency

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Trump tariffs: Small businesses take on high-interest rate loans to cover new costs

Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:44 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
A moderate mutiny adds to the GOP’s Obamacare woes

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing new rules limiting congressional oversight visits, finding that Democratic lawmakers are likely to succeed in their claim that the policy violates federal law governing congressional access to detention facilities.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:16 PM EST • Sports • fightingirishwire.usatoday.com
What Rob and Michele Reiner said about how much they loved their son Nick

“He’s more important than anything that could happen to me,” Rob Reiner once said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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Australian Surf Crew Captures a Real-Life Ocean 'Glitch' That Repeats

The converging waves swirl until they finally break into a 130-foot pillar of saltwater, in a process that scientists have yet to fully explain.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
Bill to recognize Fort Ontario as National Park unanimously passes U.S. Senate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Sports • anfieldindex.com
Rams-Seahawks Preview

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:38 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Joe Burrow expects to be with Bengals in 2026, but doesn't deny thinking about opportunities later in career
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Lufthansa’s Dreamliner Business-Class Limit to Last Longer, HB Reports

Deutsche Lufthansa AG will face several more months of flying its new Boeing Co. Dreamliner aircrafts with most business-class seats blocked as it waits for US approvals, Handelsblatt reported.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:29 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Coachella Valley Invitational match schedule released

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:03 PM EST • Sports • allforxi.com
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Lafayette on Saturday

Scarlet Knights Round Out Nonconference Slate By Hosting The Leopards

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Sports • onthebanks.com
Savannah business owner offers $25,000 reward for information in Forsyth Park acid attack

Nine Line Apparel is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in last week’s acid attack in Forsyth Park.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • wtoc.com
$150 million, 12,500-seat entertainment venue coming to Houston in 2027

A massive new entertainment venue is coming to Houston in 2027. The Sunset Amphitheater will be an all-season venue with a 12,500 person capacity and a $150 million price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Entertainment • houston.culturemap.com
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Fox Entertainment Sets First-Look Deal With Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures

His first projects at the studio include adaptations of Pat Kelly's "Rifle Season" and Thomas Mullen's "Darktown"

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:34 PM EST • Entertainment • thewrap.com
New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
'Non-Political' Creators Have Outsized Influence on Audience's Politics, Study Finds

Measuring the Joe Rogan effect.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Politics • gizmodo.com
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GOP seizes on Dem civil war as progressives jump into key 2026 Senate races: ‘They're in shambles’

Progressive Democrats enter competitive Senate primaries amid party divisions, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas campaign highlighting ideological rifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
The head of Amazon's AGI team is leaving

Rohit Prasad led Amazon efforts to build leading AI models. That hasn't happened so far, with the company's Nova models trailing rival offerings.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Riddle of nuclear science professor shot dead at home

Tributes pour in as murder hunt launched after three gunshots heard

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • telegraph.co.uk
PR agencies eye equity with client-focused venture arms

Capital V, a boutique PR firm founded by Jessica Schaefer, is the latest to launch a venture arm.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • axios.com
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Checkers And Novant Health Partner For Community Captains Program - Charlotte Checkers Hockey

The Charlotte Checkers and Novant Health have partnered for the Community Captains Program

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:53 PM EST • Health • charlottecheckers.com
Heading into 2026, Commissioners reaffirm commitment to business community

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Business • douglas.co.us
Tesla's car business is only worth $30 a share, analyst warns

While Tesla stock hits records on robotaxi hype, Jed Dorsheimer of William Blair says the core EV market is only worth a fraction of the current $480 per share price tag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in macOS Tahoe 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas

Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: Post Exam Edition

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired for cause after administrative review revealed 'serious professional misconduct'

Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave from Ohio on Dec. 1.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Congress Might Vote on Health Care Subsidies, But First: Vacation

In a rebuke to House Speaker Mike Johnson, four Republicans broke ranks to force a floor vote. Next year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Health • motherjones.com
Sonicwall warns of new SMA1000 zero-day exploited in attacks

SonicWall warned customers today to patch a vulnerability in the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) that was chained in zero-day attacks to escalate privileges.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026

Main Event will take over a 46,189 square-foot storefront next to Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Regal Cinemas.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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Where race and politics meet

Kinder Institute students learn new perspectives studying abroad in Cape Town.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:40 PM EST • Politics • showme.missouri.edu
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Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Will Week 15's unexpected fantasy football playoff heroes deliver again?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’

With today’s launch, Gemini 3 Flash is widely rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. This is one...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms

Fallout 5 will indeed take into account the canon events of the Fallout TV series, Bethesda development chief Todd Howard has confirmed.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:10 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Sports • netflix.com
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US House passes Republican health insurance changes, without help from Colorado Dems

The bill doesn’t extend plan subsidies and is not expected to pass the Senate.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Health • cpr.org
Apple Seen Moving From AI Laggard To Leader In 2026

Morgan Stanley sees Apple becoming an AI leader in 2026, starting with a new Siri digital assistant. Apple stock is in a tight pattern.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Technology • investors.com
Live updates: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son expected in court after being charged with their murders
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Google releases Find Hub app for Wear OS

As previously spotted in a promo video for the Pixel Watch 3, Google has released a Find Hub app for Wear OS.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:15 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Apple’s Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook Was Tested With An A15 Bionic, Making It Slower Than The Current-Generation iPad, Retail Versions Said To Feature An A18 Pro

The low-cost MacBook currently in development was leaked to be tested with an A15 Bionic, but luckily, the commercial units will likely feature the A18 Pro

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
Bears NFC Rooting Guide for Week 16
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Phillies Unveil Frustrating News After Polarizing Move
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Google's Gemini 3 Flash model outperforms GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks

Almost exactly a month after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro in November, Google has begun rolling out the more efficient Flash version of its latest AI model.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app

AI responses in a flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • chicagobears.com
NFL news, injury updates: Dolphins reportedly bench Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie Quinn Ewers in Week 16
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:57 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2025 State of Minority Business: The Road Ahead

Read 2025 State of Minority Business: The Road Ahead by GMSDC for SaportaReport here.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:47 AM EST • Business • saportareport.com
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
ChatGPT Adds Realism to Its Powerful Image Generator

Looks like real photos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • petapixel.com
Apple Has Reportedly Kicked Off iMac OLED Development With a Screen Size Of 24 Inches, Will Tout Higher Brightness Levels But Resolution Said To Remain Unchanged

A new report states that Apple has commenced the development of the iMac OLED, but it will take years before a revamped product has launched

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Google's vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini

The company on Wednesday said it is integrating the tool, which lets you build AI-powered mini apps, inside the Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:16 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlutd.com
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • atlantafalcons.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Poll: Jerry Demings, David Jolly are tied, but concerns remain about nominating another former Republican

A PPP survey found 22% support for both Democrats now, but there's trouble for Jolly the more respondents learned about his record in Congress.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:02 AM EST • Business • wpde.com
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025

It was another great year for science fiction.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Inside GM’s $242M push to rebuild America’s skilled trades workforce

General Motors is investing $242 million in a skilled trades apprenticeship program, training 600 new journeypersons yearly through hands-on experience.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating

“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Three Things Learned from UNC’s win against ETSU

A good win against a pretty quality mid-major foe

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Bitdefender Achieves Exceptional Results in Latest AV-Comparatives Business Security Test

BUCHAREST, Romania & SAN ANTONIO, December 17, 2025--Bitdefender announced outstanding results in the AV-Comparatives Business Security Test.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
NFL Playoff Projections: Bears vs. Packers highlights some huge Week 16 divisional showdowns
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: TE Edition

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Sports • touchdownwire.usatoday.com
Is Eileen Higgins’ Miami win a harbinger of shifting Democratic fortunes in 2026?

Here's what Democrats can learn from Miami’s mayoral election.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Analysts share their naughty and nice lists for Texas politics

In honor of the holiday season, Capital Tonight brought on Democratic and Republican analysts to share their naughty and nice lists in Texas politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.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
Amid extremist attacks, Senate must stop playing politics with Walker nomination

Each delay sends a message — not only to victims, but to their persecutors — that religious freedom is negotiable.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Jack Smith set for private interview with lawmakers about Trump investigations

Smith is expected to discuss both of his investigations of Trump but will not answer questions that call for grand jury materials

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
MSU ranks in top 7% for interdisciplinary science

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:26 AM EST • Science • msutoday.msu.edu
AppleInsider.com

The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • appleinsider.com
Active aero and overtake mode

Formula 1 reveals the terminology the sport will use to refer to the technical complexities of the new 2026 rules.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:05 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Should Guardians Pursue Former All-Star After Phillies Recent Move?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
Wednesday BP: How is Vitello preparing for his new role?

What is new manager Tony Vitello prioritizing as he prepares for his new role with the Giants?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • mccoveychronicles.com