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Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 12/21/25

Who: Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4, 42 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (14-11-9, 37 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens go right back to Canada for a game on Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs before making it to […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
German business welcomes pending return of UK to Erasmus Programme

German business has welcomed the United Kingdom's re-entry into the European Union's Erasmus youth education programme from 2027 and hopes that it will lead to an easing of visa requirements. Ulrich Hoppe, head of the German-British Chamber of Commerce (AHK) described the decision as "a very significant step" in remarks made to dpa days after Brussels and London agreed on the step.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:25 AM EST • Business • dpa-international.com
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Slot: “[Liverpool] Definitely Not Perfect Yet”

Liverpool’s coach believes the team are headed in the right direction.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:42 AM EST • Sports • liverpooloffside.sbnation.com
The week ahead in business

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Business • postandcourier.com
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Roob's Observations as Eagles head to playoffs for fifth straight year

The Eagles had plenty of ups and downs this year, but thanks to a 29-18 win over the Commanders, they’re in the playoffs for a fifth straight year.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:27 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
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Democrats see health care subsidies leverage in shutdown deadline

House Democrats pressing to extend expiring ObamaCare subsidies are already looking ahead to a looming federal funding deadline as potential leverage in the fight. Both issues are already poised t…

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Rams reportedly fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn after Thursday night implosion vs. Seahawks

Special teams have been a weak link for L.A> in critical moments this season, and now, ahead of a potential playoff run, head coach Sean McVay is reportedly making a change in that phase of the game.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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10 greats set for enshrinement to Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith, an Aliquippa native, and professional wrestling champion and New Brighton native “The Franchise” Shane Douglas are two of a group of 10 athletic greats who will be celebrated with enshrinement into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame on June 13 at The Club at Shadow Lakes in Aliquippa.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:53 PM EST • Sports • tribhssn.triblive.com
FY26 FDA Broad Agency Announcement: Advanced Research and Development of Regulatory Science

FY26 FDA Broad Agency Announcement: Advanced Research and Development of Regulatory Science / cancer, FDA, FY26, Headlines, OncoDaily, Oncology

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:25 PM EST • Science • oncodaily.com
Tom Izzo Teases Ref With 'Naughty List' Ugly Christmas Sweater vs. Oakland

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo trolled a referee with a custom sweater worn during its Saturday game against Oakland.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:26 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Rob Reiner, wife found dead in their home, son Nick charged with murders

The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Entertainment • foxnews.com
Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Released With Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop

The beta release of Linux Mint 22.3 'Zena' is now available for testing ahead of the holidays for this latest incremental update to this desktop OS built atop an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:37 AM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
The real reason incomes rise and why they drop

Getting ahead financially is mainly about what you earn at work, not what you make from investments. Researchers found that promotions, skills, and better jobs drive most upward income movement. But when people slip backward, falling investment income is usually the main reason. Labor builds income steadily; capital is riskier and more unpredictable.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Trump enters election year with big wins - and bigger political headwinds

President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a shock-and-awe policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost: as he enters the New Year and midterm elections loom, his once unshakeable hold on Republicans is slipping, say historians and analysts.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Politics • reuters.com
KDE Plasma 6.6 Finally Supporting Ambient Light Sensors, Fixing Windows Games With HDR

There are some nice KDE Plasma 6.6 improvements that were merged ahead of Christmas.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
Iowa Politics and What’s Ahead for 2026

Jimmy Centers, managing principal at Cornerstone consulting firm, and Matt Paul, principal and director at Cornerstone discuss Iowa politics and what’s ahead for 2026.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:40 AM EST • Politics • iowapbs.org
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Your College Basketball Saturday Viewing Guide: December 20, 2025

Feels like everyone ran away from the college football triple-header, doesn’t it

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Sports • anonymouseagle.com
From Avatar to Amadeus: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

James Cameron’s Smurftacular franchise is back for an action-packed third outing, and musical geniuses butt heads in the new TV adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s play

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theguardian.com
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Butler, Northwestern seek resume-building win in Indy Classic opener

Pairs of courtside seats for Saturday's Indy Classic doubleheader are going for as much as $1,400 on StubHub -- primarily due to the nightcap clash between No. 6 Purdue and No. 21 Auburn.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:29 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Syracuse swears 'nothing wrong' with offense ahead of Northeastern game

Although Syracuse coach Adrian Autry insists there's nothing wrong with his team's offense, the Orange will enter Saturday's nonconference game against visiting Northeastern ranked last among ACC teams in free-throw percentage.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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KQED Politics Team Looks Back at the Defining Political Stories of 2025 and Ahead to 2026

The politics team reviews the biggest political stories of 2025 and makes predictions for 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Politics • kqed.org
HOFFMANN FAMILY TO ACQUIRE CONTROLLING INTEREST IN PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FROM FENWAY SPORTS GROUP

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Hoffmann Family of Companies today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the Hoffmanns to acquire a controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins. Headquartered in Chicago, Ill., the Hoffmann family have built a diverse portfolio of operating businesses and commercial real estate

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • nhl.com
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NFL injury tracker: Latest injury news, fantasy implications as Rashee Rice ruled out, Tee Higgins remains in concussion protocol ahead of Week 16
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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:10 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AFC playoff standings, Bills' rooting guide in Week 16

A Bills' rooting guide & look at the AFC playoffs ahead of Week 16.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:45 PM EST • Sports • billswire.usatoday.com
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State at the Journeymen Collegiate Duals

The Nittany Lions head to Nashville to wrestle North Dakota State & Stanford with hopes of breaking the Dual Win Streak.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:29 AM EST • Sports • blackshoediaries.com
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Continuing the Journey Toward Improving Health Outcomes for All

Hannah Nesich, AHA senior communications specialist, recently sat down with Joy Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director, health outcomes and care transformation, to talk about what’s ahead in 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:01 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Daily Business Report: Friday, December 19, 2025, San Diego Metro Magazine

How CARE Court lost its teeth in the California Legislature By Yue Stella Yu and Erica Yee | CalMatters Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • sandiegometro.com
New on Java Realms: Celebrate Java Realms Day, C’mon!

The latest batch of featured maps is here! Grab your Realms-nog, kick-back, and enjoy the December 2025 edition of New on Java Realms!

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Vertex Forward: Our animated video series

Watch the animated video series “Vertex Forward” to see the Vertex Pharmaceuticals philosophy and strategy explained.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:07 AM EST • Science • vrtx.com
Communities are rising up against data centers

Opposition against data centers came to a head in 2025.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • theverge.com
Live updates: Latest Trump administration news ahead of the Epstein files release

A federal law requires the Justice Department to release a massive trove of investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by today. Follow for live updates.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:41 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Entering an Important Window of Time - Kansas State University Athletics

Kansas State head coach Jeff Mittie said that he loves this time of year. The university is on winter break, meaning academics aren't a part of the equation,...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
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Lauryn Massic defines her future in public health science

UNR Med Ph.D. candidate, Lauryn Massic M.S., is engaged in work around antimicrobial resistance, genetics and infectious disease. She's also a student-athlete.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • unr.edu
Defensive injuries force Patriots to adapt ahead of Ravens game

The Patriots had four starters missing from practice on Thursday.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Sports • patspulpit.com
Role Model to Headline Entertainment for 2026 NHL Winter Classic Outdoor Game in Miami

Singer-songwriter Role Model will headline the entertainment for the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic, the historic outdoor game featuring the two-time ...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:14 AM EST • Entertainment • sportsvideo.org
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Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith: Why sports’ leaders must address growing gambling crisis

Fans must believe that games, and the actions within them, are authentic. That belief is being threatened by multiple gambling scandals.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Here's what it's like to be in Blackstone's annual holiday video

What's it like to dress up like Max Headroom or execute a "Dirty Dancing" lift at work? Blackstone executives take us behind the scenes.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump debuted a new affordability script. It’s unclear to advisers whether he’ll stick to it

The White House is heading into a critical midterm year beset by economic challenges, as it tries to manage stubbornly high prices, a frustrated electorate and a commander-in-chief who struggles to show sympathy toward voters’ pain.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Best player? Surprise package? Review of WSL so far

Former England internationals Ellen White and Fara Williams review the Women's Super League season so far as we head into a winter break.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:36 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeat

England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Full Episode: Recapping the 2025 Year in NYS Politics

On This Week's Edition -- It's been quite the eventful year in New York politics - from a competitive mayoral race in New York City to controversial policy items and a late state budget debated at the state Capitol. We'll dive into the headlines that drove the year with POLITICO'S Katelyn Cordero, Bloomberg's Raga Justin and Jimmy Vielkind, of WNYC, Gothamist and the New York Public News Network.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • nynow.wmht.org
NOAA Fisheries head says science is his priority

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler said his top priority at the U.S. agency is improving science.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • seafoodsource.com
Monty Pickle and Halle Stanford: Jewish Joy, Entertainment and Pickle Latkes

Taste Buds with Deb - Episode 137

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:02 PM EST • Entertainment • jewishjournal.com
Matt Siemer, head of nonprofit that provides free health care in underserved communities, dies at 43

Mr. Siemer helped expand the reach of Mobile Care Chicago, which currently operates four medical clinics on wheels.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026

New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:12 PM EST • Politics • wamu.org
The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026

New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:12 PM EST • Politics • wamu.org
7 moments that defined UCLA sports in 2025

Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:41 PM EST • Sports • newsroom.ucla.edu
Montebello named most business-friendly city in LA County

From Top Golf to Tesla to Nothing Bundt Cakes and more, several new businesses are popping up in Montebello, and it's turning heads!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:38 PM EST • Business • abc7.com
Spears Business HTM students excel at ICHRIE competitions testing hotel management skills

Students in OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management excelled in two recent International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education competitions. Mel Gelnar won the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge, while Carrie Bailey placed second in the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge and the LEVEL UP competition.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:33 PM EST • Business • news.okstate.edu
GOP Rep. LaLota: ‘Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead’ to put bills on the floor
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:59 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
FOX Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb stepping away from show to focus on college coaching duties for Green Bay

Nationally syndicated sports radio host Doug Gottlieb is stepping away from his job with FOX Sports to focus on his head coaching gig with the Green Bay Phoenix.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kristin Cabot breaks her silence after Coldplay kiss cam debacle: 'My kids were afraid that I was going to die'

Kristin Cabot, the former head of HR for Astronomer who got caught with her boss in the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment, speaks out for the first time several months after the event.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Marshall Scholar examines the intersection of books, literature and politics

Jack Wallace, UVA’s 18th recipient of the scholarship, says critical thinking and literacy are antidotes for mistrust generated by technology.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:12 AM EST • Politics • news.virginia.edu
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AJ McCarron named head coach of Birmingham Stallions, steps back from politics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and NFL veteran AJ McCarron has officially been named the new head coach of the Birmingham Sta

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:09 AM EST • Politics • abc3340.com
Rashid Shaheed start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Rashid Shaheed ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Rams.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
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.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm

Meanwhile, the co-founder of developer Archetype, James Ohlen, is stepping aside

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:25 AM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
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She’s Married to the Architect of Trump’s Darkest Policies. She Wants America to Love Her. It’s Not Going Well.

I spent a month in her head. I was surprised by what I found.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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 ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chargers vs. Cowboys: LA debuts loaded Wednesday injury report

With the Chargers taking on the Cowboys, the Bolts have revealed a loaded injury report ahead of their Week 16 matchup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:47 PM EST • Sports • chargerswire.usatoday.com
Micah Parsons injury: Packers DC makes bold prediction on star pass rusher's return

Jeff Hafley feels that much brighter days are ahead for Parsons

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:26 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
2025 in Review: Reds playoff run, Bengals struggles headline year in Cincinnati sports

Another year is almost in the books and for fans of Cincinnati sports teams, 2025 represented a bit of a mixed bag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:04 PM EST • Sports • wlwt.com
Patriots Wednesday Week 16 injury report: Multiple starters out

Multiple starters were listed as non-participants at the Patriots' practice on Wednesday, ahead of their Week 16 showdown with the Ravens.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:41 PM EST • Sports • patriotswire.usatoday.com
Full Nets injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Heat

Here is the full injury report for the Brooklyn Nets heading into their matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:20 PM EST • Sports • netswire.usatoday.com
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Role Model to headline entertainment for 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic

Will perform at Enterprise NHL pregame fan festival, also during 1st intermission at loanDepot park on Jan. 2

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:18 PM EST • Entertainment • nhl.com
Nationals reportedly hiring Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old Phillies assistant GM, as new general manager

Washington's president of baseball operations is 35 and its manager is 33. The organization's youth movement is rolling full steam ahead.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ICYMI: Leaguewide news ahead of Week 16 'NFL Fantasy Live'
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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:47 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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College Football Playoff Predictions: First-Round Winners to The National Champion

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:05 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program

Meta is focusing on first-party VR hardware.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:24 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Inside xAI's all-hands: Elon Musk says if the company can survive the next 2 to 3 years, it will come out on top

At a companywide meeting at xAI's San Francisco headquarters, Musk discussed the company's future, its finances, and data centers in space.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:23 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Meta is pausing its dream of sharing Quest's Horizon OS with third-party headset makers

The company said that it would revisit opportunities for third-party partnerships in the future.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.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
The Biggest Lie in Texas Politics

Ahead of the midterm elections, the state Democratic party is leaning on an old message.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Politics • texasmonthly.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
LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON GOP HEALTHCARE BILL: “REPUBLICANS NEED TO BRING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION BILL TO THE FLOOR TODAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, emphasizing that House Republicans have a responsibility to join House Democrats in protecting Americans’ healthcare after he received 218 signatures on his discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES: For months now, Democrats have made clear that we have a […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • jeffries.house.gov
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
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on ACA Subsidies

After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Google releases Gemini 3 Flash, promising improved intelligence and efficiency

Google’s Gemini 3 family is now complete with release of Gemini 3 Flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.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
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
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, awards, how to watch

All you need to know ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.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
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NASA Completes Next-Gen Telescope, And It Could Soon Reveal Whether We're Alone

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UCF out to continue strong start as it hosts Mercer

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House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

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