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Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:47 PM EST • Politics • clickorlando.com
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Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:47 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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New street vendor reforms will dramatically increase available licenses

Up to 2,200 new mobile food vending licenses will be made available each year through 2031.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Politics • ny1.com
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Small businesses finally get their moment after Small Business Saturday delayed twice

Small Business Saturday was celebrated in Peoria, IL after two weather postponements, with local small businesses reporting steady foot traffic and strong customer support.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:15 PM EST • Business • yahoo.com
ModRetro announces version of Chromatic retro handheld made from materials used in military drones

ModRetro recently unveiled a new version of their Chromatic retro handheld partially made with the same materials used in military drones made by Anduril, a weapons manufacturer. The CEO of ModRetro, Palmer Luckey, also owns Anduril. The new console has caused quite a stir in the retro community because of its ties to weapons manufacturing.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:26 AM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Massive Japanese-Style Entertainment Center Officially Opens At Formers Sears In Houston

Round1 Bowling & Arcade has officially opened in the space at Willowbrook Mall in Houston formerly occupied by SEARS.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:18 AM EST • Entertainment • secrethouston.com
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Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year

California could soon be running short of gasoline, potentially hiking some of the highest gas prices in the country.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Steam Deck's biggest competitor is now just $489 — Enjoy Xbox and PC titles on the go with this gaming handheld for Christmas

Even as a modest, non-X sibling, the Xbox Ally is a great Windows alternative to Steam Deck, ideal for cloud gaming and more.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:40 AM EST • Technology • windowscentral.com
Initial Impressions from the Oklahoma Game

Well, that was something. Alabama opened last night’s game looking like the team we saw in Atlanta. Frankly, they looked like an unprepared team perhaps led by a coach who had been distracted at practice. Down 17-0 in the second quarter without so much as a single first down for the offense, rallying for 27 […]

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:54 AM EST • Sports • rollbamaroll.com
You can buy your Xbox Ally an official pair of anti-drift joysticks

Gulikit-manufactured, Asus-approved.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The Epstein files release did nothing to clear up the scandal’s biggest question

Some questions will never be answered. But there’s one that DOJ officials really can clear up — if they want to.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:44 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

It's not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor's office for help answering a health question.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:05 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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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
5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Do Cardio Every Day

Daily cardio leads to a number of health benefits, especially for your heart, lungs, and overall fitness level. Just be careful not to overdo it, experts caution.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • health.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
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua key takeaways: Paul finally gets his comeuppance — are we happy now?

Jake Paul finally got the beating we all expected against Anthony Joshua in a messy fight that took time to warm up. Here are the five key takeways from Joshua's knockout win.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:28 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025

Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:28 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua

Highlights of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. Jake vs. Joshua is now available to watch globally only on Netflix.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:18 AM EST • Sports • skysports.com
Michigan business owners react to order federally reclassifying marijuana
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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:57 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Canucks 4 (EN), Islanders 1: Nothing doing

The Islanders’ five-game home win streak ended with a very forgettable performance against the Vancouver Canucks, who swept their visit to the metro area and moved to a perfect 3-0 in the post-Quinn Hughes era. After the Isles finally got on the board with Ilya Sorokin pulled with over five minutes to go, Kiefer Sherwood […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:55 PM EST • Sports • lighthousehockey.com
The Science Behind Holiday Feasting—and Why It’s Totally Fine

Modern diet culture frames holiday eating as failure, but biology, history, and psychology tell a different story—one where feasting is not a lapse in discipline, but a deeply human ritual tied to survival, memory, and connection.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:00 PM EST • Science • outsideonline.com
Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York  governor bid and will leave politics

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:55 PM EST • Politics • reuters.com
Elise Stefanik, Loyal Trump Ally, Ends New York Governor Bid and Will Leave Politics

By Steve Gorman Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and ‌loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on ‌Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family. Stefanik, 41,

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:28 PM EST • Politics • usnews.com
US Health Agency Announces Two Medicare Pilot Programs on Drug Pricing

Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. government ‌on Friday announced pilot programs ‌to start in 2026 and 2027 that are aimed at reducing out-of-pocket drug costs under the Medicare ‍healthcare program for older and disabled Americans to prices on par with economically comparable ⁠countries. The Centers ...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:39 PM EST • Health • usnews.com
Rep. Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection to House

Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said in a statement that she was confident of her chances in the primary against Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City’s suburbs. But she said, “It is not an effective use of our time” to stay in the race.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:50 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
High school student fatally stabbed during science class fight

HOUSTON - A Texas high school student was stabbed to death Wednesday during a fight between two students in a science class, according to officials in Goose Cre

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Science • news4sanantonio.com
Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026

With 2025 almost in the books, the smartest thing a small carrier can do right now isn’t chase one more load — it’s slow down just enough to decide what 2026 actually needs to look like. If you’re reading this with less than two weeks left in the year, you’re right on time. Not late. […] The post Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:50 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Opinion: Chicago's civic power players must act now on Latino representation

In a city where Latinos, especially Mexicans, are essential to economic growth and workforce strength, their lack of representation on key leadership platforms is notable.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Intriguing science discoveries of 2025

This year, our scientists offered new hope for treating neurodegeneration and obesity and dramatically improved the odds that a once-promising immunotherapy could still prove to be a game-changer for cancer patients. They gained new insight into the mechanics of hearing, the emergence of spoken language, and how brand new genes can arise out of […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:29 PM EST • Science • rockefeller.edu
Explore NASA’s most detailed map of the night sky yet

'We essentially have 102 new maps of the entire sky.'

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:34 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
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Duke nurse charged with sexually assaulting patients

Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, is scheduled to appear in court on Friday at 11 a.m.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Health • abc11.com
SpaceX Loses Starlink Satellite, This Space Stock Initiated Overweight

SpaceX loses contact with Starlink satellite in mishap. Intuitive Machines angles toward buy point. EchoStar rally continues.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:12 AM EST • Technology • investors.com
Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper

Not really solid state but it is safer.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:46 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Pixel owners can finally remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget in new Android beta

Pixel’s most stubborn home screen feature is finally optional in Android 16.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:04 AM EST • Technology • androidcentral.com
Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

See the new movie ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
The science behind one of the holiday season's simplest gifts

Scented candles have sort of a bad rap as a low-effort holiday gift. But a lot goes into the process of creating them. “Making candles is actually pretty scientific,” said Ashley Rossi, the owner of Noted Candles in Hingham

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:43 AM EST • Science • wbur.org
The big wrinkle in the multi-trillion-dollar AI buildout

There’s a giant question mark hanging over the tech industry’s future: How long will its massive investments in AI infrastructure really last?

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Time Moves Faster on Mars, And Scientists Finally Know by How Much

"This is the closest we have been to realizing the science fiction vision of expanding across the Solar System."

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:08 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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Breaking: Exynos 2600 goes official as world's first 2nm smartphone chip

Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 2600 chip. It is a 2nm chip that will be used in the Galaxy S26 and has better performance.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:49 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
21-year-old business calling it quits in Richland

A Central Richland shop offering locally popped varieties of kettle corn, as well as its associated businesses, will close Dec. 31.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • tricitiesbusinessnews.com
AI gives scientists a boost, but at the cost of too many mediocre papers

A new study shows that using large language models like ChatGPT boosts paper production, especially for non-native English speakers, but the overall increase in AI-written papers is making it harder to separate the valuable contributions from the AI slop.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • news.cornell.edu
Instagram wants to limit hashtag spam

Finally, an end to posts with a seemingly endless list of hashtags.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:16 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Trump signs order to ease restrictions on cannabis

Trump's order moves cannabis to Schedule III, potentially saving Maryland businesses millions in taxes and improving access to capital.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
NBA MVP rankings: The race for the most valuable player award is heating up

We have officially hit the one-third mark of this campaign, so what better time to take stock of an MVP race that is as stacked with top-end talent as it has ever been.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Texas A&M Edge becomes the program's 11th unanimous All-American

Texas A&M senior Edge Cashius Howell is officially the Aggies' 11th unanimous All-American in program history after his stellar 2025 season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Sports • aggieswire.usatoday.com
Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters

Riot says a system’s “bouncer” was actually “asleep in the chair.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Technology • theverge.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
Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women’s sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:08 PM EST • Sports • washingtonspirit.com
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
How to Make MAHA’s Plan for Children’s Health Actually Work

"There’s a big opportunity for MAHA to include real-world experts in future studies and analysis," writes Dr. James S. Gordon.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • time.com
Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science

Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Science • uncg.edu
Advancing health equity for people on the move

On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four

Kyndal Stowers was medically retired because of concussions before transferring to Texas A&M. After helping the Aggies oust No. 1 Nebraska, she's ready to star in the final four.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
McGraw was ‘Raised on K-State’ - Kansas State University Athletics

They train together, father and son, running hills in northeast Kansas, even now — especially now — as Lawson McGraw finishes his senior year at Blue Valley ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
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Bernard Arnault still isn't ready to talk about LVMH's real-life 'Succession' drama

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault generally avoids succession talk, keeping investors guessing about future leadership at the luxury giant.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:07 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Thanks for asking after my health, but actually I’m doing just fine

Friends, family and assorted strangers have been sending thoughts and prayers about my ‘cancer journey’. It is, in the nicest possible way, a lot

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Phone Updates Used to Be Annoying. The Latest iOS Is Awful

Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
'It speaks to the human condition itself': Why people are flocking to experience the Titanic disaster

Immersive shows recreating the ocean liner's fateful voyage are attracting audiences. But are they valuable historical experiences, or cynically turning tragedy into entertainment?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:35 AM EST • Entertainment • bbc.com
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four

AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Russia gave Putin its annual review of the Ukraine war. Here are 10 highlights.

Russia disclosed several new figures on Wednesday, including how much it's specifically spent on the war and how many soldiers it hired in 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Trump declares he is 'fixing' the nation in prime-time speech

Trump touted the state of the economy, his crackdown on crime and immigration at home, and some of his actions globally

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Business owners: No ‘hustle and bustle’ in Providence after Brown University shooting

Thayer Street has been unusually quiet for this time of year, with the capital city still reeling from last weekend’s deadly shooting at Brown University.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:02 PM EST • Business • wpri.com
Louisville Beats EKU 76-51

If all you saw was the final score you might think this game was a cake-walk but if you actually watched the game you probably want to forget the first half. However as Coach Walz said, “This was probably the first game all year that I’ve seen us look as bad as we did in […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
JD Sports: Former employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her

A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Ready for delivery a second time: Carrera GT, now in Salzburg Design

A 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • newsroom.porsche.com
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes

Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • comstocksmag.com
A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Test To Reveal Your Core Personality

Here's a test that might actually reveal something true about your identity. Answer eight simple questions to get your results.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Science • forbes.com
A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Spirit Animal Test To Reveal Your Core Personality

Here's a spirit animal test that might actually reveal something true about your identity. Answer eight simple questions to get your results.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Science • forbes.com
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Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
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
Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US

Call of Duty sold less than last year, too.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs

MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:13 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • wired.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
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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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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Google's Pixel pocket-dialing nightmare is finally getting a fix

A real pocket mode is coming to Pixel phones, and it’s long overdue.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:13 AM EST • Technology • androidcentral.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
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. Angel Studios' animated biblical film "David" has already exceeded $14 million in pre-sale tickets. "The Chosen," a popular drama about Jesus, has grossed over $116 million domestically since Fat...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:08 AM EST • Entertainment • wral.com
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Video Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995

Last month, November, was a shockingly terrible month for video game sales in the U.S. While we traditionally think of November as a huge sales month what with Black Friday and all, November 2025 was the worst November in video game hardware unit sales, and the worst in physical software dollar sales the U.S. has seen since 1995.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Technology • ign.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
Fort Belvoir Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Youth Sports

Exercise and physical activity play key roles in quality of life, health and mental fitness, according to the World Health Organization, and Fort Belvoir Families have been reaping the benefits of an innovative Fort Belvoir program that has recently been awarded by the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • dvidshub.net
Francis Collins and Marc Siegel say medicine is a gift from God

“To have Christians be the group that was most resistant” to the Covid vaccine “really seems wrong here,” said former NIH Director Francis Collins.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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U.S. scientists must compete internationally, just like auto and steel workers do

“We ask auto and steel workers to compete with the world, yet we treat research funding as something that must be protected from it,” an economist writes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics

Good morning. ‘Sunburn’ has been waiting for you.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995

This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:53 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Finally off the schneid, Oregon squares off with Portland

Oregon looks to build off the momentum of ending a five-game losing streak last time out when it hosts Portland on Wednesday night in Eugene, Ore.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:42 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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What's next for the historic Valley Plaza shopping center, set for demolition

City leaders said the site could be redeveloped, potentially including affordable housing

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Samsung new Micro RGB TVs make a compelling argument to switch from OLED - especially in these sizes

Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV lineup next year to include six new sizes, each equipped with Vision AI features.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:20 PM EST • Technology • zdnet.com
The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search

In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a bug...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:21 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"

MicroProse is excited to announce its renewed partnership with legendary game developer Geoff Crammond, creator of some of the most influential racing simulation games of the 1990s and early 2000s. Together, we are bringing back his groundbreaking racing game engine in a re-release of the original game technology, enhanced with updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop support, through the upcoming Geoff Crammond Racing series: GCR1, GCR2, GCR3, and GCR4, scheduled to release in 2026. These titles are being reintroduced under new names to reflect our independent direction and to ensure full separation from any official motorsport licensing. While the names are new, the core simulation engine, physics systems, and pioneering gameplay features developed by Geoff Crammond remain at the heart of each release. Geoff Crammond’s original work helped define the foundations of modern racing games, introducing innovations such as advanced real-time physics, highly configurable driving assists (including the ideal racing line, steering help and auto braking), realistic AI driver behaviour, deep telemetry analysis, comprehensive car setup systems, extensive wet weather system, and the list goes on. The GCR series proudly carries this legacy forward. Steam Workshop support will enable the community to create and share custom tracks, cars, liveries, teams, drivers and more. This reunion marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between MicroProse and Geoff Crammond, with further announcements in the series to come. MicroProse is officially back on the track at full speed. GCR1 Steam Page GCR2 Steam Page GCR3 Steam Page GCR4 Steam Page -- MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • gamespress.com
I finally found an at-home device that alleviates my arthritis in just 20 minutes. Here’s how it works

I tested the Chirp Halo wireless muscle stimulator for two months. Here’s how the at-home EMS and TENS device helped with my chronic pain, plus my honest opinion about it.

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State Farm Arena ranks among top live entertainment venues worldwide, Billboard says

The Atlanta arena placed fifth in the U.S. and seventh globally after hosting dozens of sold-out concerts, comedy shows and major sporting events.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Entertainment • cbsnews.com
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Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Apple's next-generation iPad mini will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, according to a MacRumors tipster who analyzed a macOS kernel debug kit containing internal Apple codenames. 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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Steven Spielberg finally reveals 1st trailer for new UFO film 'Disclosure Day', and now we're terrified

Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in Universal Pictures' eerie alien invasion project coming next summer.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Entertainment • space.com
Playoff Eliminations, Injuries Reshape NFL Futures Betting Markets

The Kansas City Chiefs had the third-highest handle percentage to win the Super Bowl, but their loss in Week 15 officially ended bettors' hopes.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Sports • covers.com
Is Becton Dickinson Now an Opportunity After Diagnostics Expansion and 2026 Business Separation Plans?

If you have been wondering whether Becton Dickinson is quietly turning into a value opportunity or just a value trap, you are not alone. This breakdown is designed to give you a clear, no jargon view of where the stock really stands. The share price has bounced 5.6% over the last week and 3.7% over the past month, even though it is still down 11.7% year to date and 10.2% over the last year. This mix often signals shifting expectations around growth and risk. Recent headlines have focused on...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:09 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Space Force Uses Magic: The Gathering-Style Cards To Announce The War Names For Its Satellites

You've really got to see the cards to believe them.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:03 PM EST • Technology • jalopnik.com