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Data center boom creates political conundrum for the GOP

President Donald Trump is all in on the artificial intelligence build-out. Other Republicans are being more cautious.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:34 AM EST • Politics • eenews.net
Healthy disagreement | Latest US politics news from The Economist

The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:26 AM EST • Politics • economist.com
Warren Buffett watchers weigh in on Todd Combs' surprise exit

After praising Todd Combs for years, Warren Buffett gave him a "rather cool sendoff" in Monday's press release, one Berkshire watcher said.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:22 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Could Georgia’s 2026 statewide races be runoff free?

The Libertarian Party of Georgia is having trouble qualifying for the ballot. Without their candidates, statewide races would likely be settled on Election Day.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:20 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com
NFL Week 15 predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every game

Microsoft Copilot AI is coming off another respectable week predicting the results of NFL games. Here are its NFL Week 15 picks.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Small businesses worry of 'insane' costs once this key tax credit expires

Half of ACA tax credit users are small business owners, employees. The credits are about to expire.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Business • usatoday.com
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Meet the winners of our Athlete of the Playoffs polls for the fall sports

Be sure to check providencejournal.com/sports each week for the Longplex Athlete of the Week polls throughout the winter sports season.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:03 AM EST • Sports • providencejournal.com
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Memphis People in Business for Dec. 11, 2025

A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • commercialappeal.com
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Ed and Linda Whitacre contribute $7M to support health research, engineering and athletics at UT San Antonio - UT San Antonio Today

The Whitacres’ continuous investment in UT San Antonio demonstrates how philanthropy can advance education, discovery and health.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • news.utsa.edu
One Critical Factor Predicts Longevity Better Than Diet or Exercise, Study Says

It's vital for almost every aspect of our well-being.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Red Dead Redemption 2 Character Referenced In New GTA Online Update

Rockstar Games have seemingly referenced Red Dead Redemption 2 once again inside of GTA Online. We've seen Rockstar previously include screenshots from Red Dead Redemption 2 inside the game, the cash notes in GTA 6 contain the presidents of the game and much more.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • rockstarintel.com
Communicators know business acumen matters. Most don’t feel ready.

There's a sizable gap between what communicators think they should know and what they feel comfortable with.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • prdaily.com
Business Monday ETC: Dec. 15, 2025

Business Monday ETC

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • masslive.com
When does winter start? Your guide to the 2025 winter solstice.

Astronomical winter begins Sunday, Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how the solstice works.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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Commentary: The U.S. Senate is a mess. He wants to fix it, from the inside

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkeley is waging a largely one-man crusade to reform the Senate filibuster. He sees it as a way to help end obstructionism and address the Senate's increasing dysfunction.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
In search for autism's causes, look at genes, not vaccines, researchers say

After more than 50 years of research, scientists still don't know exactly what causes autism. But the data make clear that genetics are an essential piece of the puzzle.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • latimes.com
Brazil’s Business Elite Keeps Hope Alive for Centrist Candidate

A key member of one of Brazil’s most prominent business groups is holding out hope for a centrist candidate to emerge in next year’s presidential election, criticizing the left and right for failing to address the South American nation’s economic and social challenges.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Business leaders make their 2026 predictions for the Magnificent 7

'I’d rather be in Jensen’s seat than anywhere else'

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:58 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
I stopped dyeing my hair and was suddenly treated differently. One recruiter told me I was too mature for a role.

A recruiter told Jillian Bowman, 52, that her maturity wasn't a fit for the team she would be working with.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Braid and The Witness Creator Jonathan Blow Teases The Game Awards Announcement

Jonathan Blow has just "announced an announcement," teasing he just may be getting on a plane today to join a "gaming industry event coming up." All roads lead to The Game Awards!

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:46 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
EXCLUSIVE: Prediction markets launch coalition amid sports betting fight

Several major prediction markets are forming a coalition to promote and defend their political interests amid a growing fight over sports betting, Axios has learned.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Monster Hunter Wilds finally gets PC optimisation roadmap to coincide with Title Update 4, but players still aren't really happy

"They’re even drip feeding optimization lmao," says one player.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:37 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
A SWFL holiday entertainment preview

Whether you are a fan of musical theatre, improv or a classic symphony, Southwest Florida is home to some of the best holiday performances around.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:32 AM EST • Entertainment • wgcu.org
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Thirty Years of Onion Politics: Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement

The Dayton Peace Agreement ended the Bosnian War, establishing the constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It achieved its immediate aim of ending direct violence, yet ended up creating a state apparatus that obstructs social equality and economic sovereignty. This Spotlight argues that the evaluation of its success must take two problems into account: the cementation of ethnic categories as foundational levels of governance and the resulting failure to address or transform war legacies; and the institutionalized international involvement undermining democratic self-determination.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:22 AM EST • Politics • blog.prif.org
Kenya Court Halts $1.6 Billion Health Deal as US Courts Uganda

A Kenyan court temporarily froze the nation’s health deal with the US after a lobby group raised data-privacy concerns, even as President Donald Trump courts more African countries with similar pacts.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:19 AM EST • Health • bloomberg.com
Moderna Founder Warns US Doubts on Science Threaten Biotech Edge

The US risks falling behind in biotechnology as the government cuts funding and skepticism over vaccines grows, according to Moderna Inc.’s co-founder and Chairman Noubar Afeyan.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:15 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
'Best player in the Channel Islands' prepares for landmark game

'The best player in the Channel Islands' - Charlton Gauvain - prepares for his 200th game for Guernsey FC.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:12 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Poll paints dire picture on affordability as Trump touts economy

As President Trump mocks the term "affordability," a new poll found Americans are making major sacrifices to keep up with the cost of living.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:06 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
With Republicans Divided, Indiana Senate Set to Vote on Redistricting

President Trump wants a new congressional map in Indiana that would boost Republicans, but he has struggled to win over some state lawmakers in his party.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:02 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Better Business Bureau: Scams impersonating Amazon, retailers during holidays

Randy Hutchinson, president of Better Business Bureau, educates consumers weekly about how to avoid scams and protect investments.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:02 AM EST • Business • jacksonsun.com
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Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

President Donald Trump’s high-profile economic speech on Tuesday night was meant to alleviate Americans’ concerns about the cost of living. Instead, it mainly appeared to deepen fears within the GOP that he’s not quite getting it.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
The health care affordability wars

The Senate will vote on competing health care bills today, and both Democrats and Republicans claim their plans are the more affordable option for tens of millions of enrollees.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Lehigh Sports Central: Women's Wrestling

On the latest episode of Lehigh Sports Central, hear from Lehigh Women's Wrestling head coach Brazel Marquez and first year Genevieve An as they discuss the ...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • lehighsports.com
Poppin' Tags Free Store owner extends mission with funds, new business

Sonya Dembowski remembers the moment she decided to begin her Poppin’ Tags Free Store in West Deer. She was driving through Coraopolis in the height of the pandemic shutdown. She remembers seeing piles of donations left outside a closed store. Dembowski later saw on the news that because the donations

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • triblive.com
Mental health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can't be ignored

William Skipworth’s three-part investigation in the New Hampshire Bulletin has laid bare the ongoing traumas experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The community’s response has been swift — shock, grief, and a collective demand for action to prevent future harm. As the dust settles, pressing questions are emerging about oversight and accountability: Which […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:55 AM EST • Health • newhampshirebulletin.com
RWS Global entertains over 7.5 million guests at worldwide attractions this winter

The company has created more than 150 custom holiday experiences, including concept, decor, show production, casting and operations

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:54 AM EST • Entertainment • blooloop.com
Health insurers ask GOP to fix their fraud problem — and extend Obamacare subsidies

In a last-minute plea, insurers are urging Republicans to crack down on fraud in their industry.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Teens discovered my 57-year-old cheese shop on TikTok — and transformed my business

Dominick DiBartolomeo, who owns the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, told Business Insider that TikTok virality drew in waves of younger customers.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week.

The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • grist.org
Postscripts from the frontlines of Trump's attacks on science: no simple happy endings

Stories from the frontlines of Trump's attack on science: Follow-ups from a year of struggles in Part 8 of our series "American Science, Shattered."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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Report identifies science objectives of human Mars exploration

The search for past or present life should be the top science objective of future human missions to Mars, a new National Academies report concludes.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Science • spacenews.com
Disappointing Oracle results knock $70bn off value amid AI bubble fears

Weaker-than-forecast quarterly data for Larry Ellison’s tech company shows slowdown in revenue growth but big rise in spending

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:19 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Schiff reacts to seizing of Venezuela tanker
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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:14 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Is the universe ending sooner than we thought? New physics suggests a much shorter lifespan | - The Times of India

Science News: A groundbreaking study from Radboud University suggests the universe may end in approximately 10^78 years, significantly earlier than the previously assumed 10^1100 years. By revisiting Hawking radiation, researchers argue that all compact massive objects will evaporate, altering our understanding of cosmic lifespans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:54 AM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Peers told they risk ‘constitutional crisis’ after surprise vote to continue blocking employment rights bill

Government lost Lords vote on employment rights bill by 24 votes, just hours after the creation of 25 new Labour peers

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:42 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year: England stars and 2025 champions nominated

England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris and Rory McIlroy.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: England stars and 2025 champions nominated

England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris and Rory McIlroy.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist

England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris, Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:17 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Democrats voice concerns about Venezuelan tanker seizure: ‘sounds a lot like the beginning of a war’

Senator Rand Paul said it was ‘not the job of the American government to go looking for monsters around the world’

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:08 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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OpenAI exec identifies 3 jobs that are not AI proof

"My bet is often on life sciences, pharma companies," Olivier Godement said.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 3:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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907 Sports: An in-depth look at the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame announced it’s Class of 2026 earlier this week, inducting three people and two moments.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:50 AM EST • Sports • alaskasnewssource.com
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Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:34 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Turning Passion Into Purpose Through Science and Resilience

A first-generation college student and parent, Tearica Moore is graduating Saturday with a bachelor's degree in biology.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Science • news.utoledo.edu
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High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:12 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Scientists say thousands of tiny black holes may be passing through your home every day | - The Times of India

Trending News: Physicists reveal that thousands of primordial black holes may drift through your home every year, undetected. Learn how these tiny, ancient black holes could be linked to dark matter and what that means for us.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:19 AM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Tiny tracker following monarch butterflies during California migration

When this monarch butterfly hits the sky it won't be traveling alone. In fact, an energetic team of researchers will be following along with a revolutionary technology that's already unlocking secrets that could help the entire species survive.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:16 AM EST • Science • abc7news.com
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LAK@SEA: Dunn scores goal
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:10 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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From Our President: Health Advice You Can Trust via @ConsumerReports

Consumer Reports CEO Phil Radford highlights CR's efforts to provide consumers with trusted, science-based health information, such as its guide to supplements.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Health • consumerreports.org
Washington Nationals active in Rule 5 Draft, select Phillies pitcher
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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:54 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
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Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa

Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:35 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
After 'Disagreeing With <i>Dhurandhar's</i> Politics', Hrithik Roshan Says "I Cant Wait For Part 2"

In his first post, though Hrithik Roshan lauded the storytelling, he admitted that he might disagree with the "politics" of the film

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:29 AM EST • Politics • ndtv.com
Science for Living: Examining hidden risks of cannabis use among older adults

Emergency visits tied to cannabis use are surging among older adults. Jerry H. Gurwitz, MD’83, led a nationwide study that is shedding light on the trend.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:13 AM EST • Science • umassmed.edu
Legal tech is too big for one winner, says Harvey's CEO

Even with an $8 billion valuation, Harvey's CEO says no company will dominate the $1 trillion legal market.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:04 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Ukrainian 'Droid' lay in wait on a road at night and ambushed Russians with an M2 Browning

The ground drone is seen blasting a Russian MT-LB with .50 caliber rounds, in a rare extended look at how fighting robots are being used in the war.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:04 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:02 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
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A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:02 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Social media and ADHD diagnosis, new mpox strain in England and early firestarters

Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay to discuss three eye-catching stories from the week

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 11, 2025, puzzle No. 444

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS  - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • gjia.georgetown.edu
Bulgarian Protests Throw Euro Area’s Next Member Into New Crisis

A wave of street protests against ruling class graft is destabilizing Bulgaria just weeks before the Balkan nation is set to join the euro.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Rena Striegel and Transition Point Business Advisors Announce New National Succession Planning Initiative for Family Businesses

DES MOINES, IA / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / President of Transition Point Business Advisors, has introduced a national initiative designed to help family-owned businesses approach succession planning with more structure, clarity, and unity. ...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:55 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Anton Lundell with a Goal vs. Utah Mammoth
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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:43 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The Herald's weekly entertainment picks

Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Dec. 17? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.

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5 big questions for the Mets: With Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz on their way out, what's the plan in Queens?
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Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 10, 2025
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Denver’s science museum sold out their Thanksgiving meal this year

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Science • denverite.com
Jack McBain with a Goal vs. Florida Panthers
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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in custody amid assault investigation after being fired for 'inappropriate relationship'
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FLA@UTA: Bobrovsky with a great save against Clayton Keller
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers
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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:07 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Waco business owner makes Forbes ‘30 Under 30,’ credits family, culture, and community
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Former 'DWTS' pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy explains why he wouldn't return to the ballroom

Former 'DWTS' champion and 17-season pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy doesn't think he would go back to the series if asked, saying, 'I think the boat has sailed.'

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:54 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Coca-Cola is getting a new CEO. He's a company veteran.

The beverage company's COO, Henrique Braun, will become its next CEO on March 31, 2026, the company said on Wednesday. He will succeed James Quincey.

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OU football eager to face Alabama under 'Friday night lights' in College Football Playoffs

The Sooners are prepping to host a playoff game in Norman with excitement building.

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Tyler Bertuzzi with a Goal vs. New York Rangers
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Pet cremation business owner pleads not guilty to grand theft charge
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Korea's entertainment industry struggles as celebrity scandals derail productions

A string of personal scandals involving high-profile Korean entertainers is once again leaving broadcasters and production companies to absorb heav...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:19 PM EST • Entertainment • koreatimes.co.kr
Neighboring businesses react to Roanoke strip club returning

A controversial business is returning to Roanoke under new management and a new name. A developer plans to reopen Gold and Silver Gentleman’s Club as Lust Gentleman’s Club.

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Chrome for iPhone rolling out built-in Gemini integration

After teasing in September, Google Chrome for iOS is now more widely rolling out a built-in Gemini experience.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:54 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Chandler's Will Mencl named ALL-USA Football Team QB finalist

Chandler's Will Mencl is the definition of a dual-threat quarterback, and he has been named an ALL-USA Football Team finalist after a huge season.

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Louis Crevier with a Shorthanded Goal vs. New York Rangers
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Lawmakers explain their bipartisan efforts to tackle rising health insurance premiums

'Common Ground': Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., discuss their efforts to make health insurance more affordable and prevent premium spikes on 'Special Report.'

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:25 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
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Warner Bros. Merger Fight Draws Fire Across US Political Divide

The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. has already lit a fire in Hollywood, with unions decrying the potential job losses, theaters sounding an alarm about the future of film releases and actors worrying about free speech.

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Breonna Taylor's mother pushes for federal ban on no-knock warrants

The legislation is named after Palmer’s daughter, Breonna Taylor, who was killed by Louisville police in 2020.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:15 PM EST • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Tiiny AI Pocket Lab: Mini PC with 12-core ARM CPU and 80 GB LPDDR5X memory unveiled ahead of CES

Tiiny AI is an American startup that has introduced a brand-new mini PC with one goal - putting large LLMs in user's pockets. The impressively tiny Pocket Lab mini PC packs a 12-core ARM CPU along with an NPU that is capable of up to 160 TOPS of compute power. Memory is crucial, taken care of by 80 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:05 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
At the Intersection of Science and Faith: Institute for Water and Health and 12 community leaders unite to protect Brunswick’s waterways

In a remarkable collaboration, residents of Brunswick, Georgia, have joined forces with scientists and faith leaders to address critical water quality issues. Their innovative approach, centered on community involvement, is not only protecting local waterways but also setting a precedent for other cities facing similar challenges.

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New group seeks to improve local business environment through work with government

A new business initiative led by Salem attorney Mark Hoyt was unveiled during a Salem Area Chamber of Commerce event on Monday. The group hopes to benefit the community by working with government on behalf of local businesses.

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Newsom, 58, Trolls Trump, 79, Over His Late-Night Health Meltdown

Newsom echoed Trump’s insistence that he’s cognitively in great shape.

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Virginia City business owners face steep rent increases from state

Virginia City business owners say new state lease agreements increasing rent to 15% of gross revenue could force closures in the historic town.

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