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This Week in Sports Trivia: December 11, 2025

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit

Lawmakers may instead bulk up Hoosier START, the state's defined benefit plans. They say that would offer retirees and current staff greater flexibility.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • indianacapitalchronicle.com
This startup is launching an AI personal health assistant that'll face off with Big Tech from Verily to OpenAI

The startup's new tech could compete with Big Tech's health AI projects from heavyweights like Alphabet and OpenAI.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • businessinsider.com
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Scientists find a massive hidden CO2 sponge beneath the ocean floor

Researchers found that eroded lava rubble beneath the South Atlantic can trap enormous amounts of CO2 for tens of millions of years. These porous breccia deposits store far more carbon than previously sampled ocean crust. The discovery reshapes how scientists view the long-term balance of carbon between the ocean, rocks, and atmosphere. It also reveals a hidden mechanism that helps stabilize Earth’s climate over geological timescales.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Global Politics Meet the Classroom

Dr. Gabriel de Arruda Castro, a former Brazilian political journalist, joins Cedarville University as assistant professor of international relations, enriching...

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • cedarville.edu
Section III high school sports schedule for Dec. 11

See which Section III teams are scheduled to compete.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
Meet the 77-year-old Vietnam pilot still in love with lacrosse — and scoring on opponents 50 years younger (photos)

Jon Ryan was awarded a Purple Heart in Vietnam, has kept bees for nearly 50 years and never misses a week in a lacrosse league where many of the players are young enough to be his grandchildren.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
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Video Senate poised to cast votes on competing health care proposals

Both plans, one put forward by Democrats and the other championed by Republicans, are almost certain to fail.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:48 AM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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Oracle and the hard truths about software

Running a giant digital business is not as fun as it used to be

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:36 AM EST • Business • economist.com
Ravens Sports Network Broadcasting DII Soccer Championship Weekend in Spanish

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- For the third straight season, Franklin Pierce's Ravens Sports Network will be on the road the NCAA DII men's and women's soccer championships this weekend. FPU students Erik Valdovinos and Elliot Scholes traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo. to live stream all six games this weekend in Spanish.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:34 AM EST • Sports • northeast10.org
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
Islanders Gameday News: Here come the Ducks

They’re not your father’s Ducks! Or at least not your older brother’s Ducks, or something. Tonight the Islanders host a Fairly Strong Ducks of Anaheim team that is first in its division at a very respectable 19-10-1. After years of “very tough negotiator” Pat Verbeek at the helm, it seems he just needed to hire […]

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:15 AM EST • Sports • lighthousehockey.com
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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Analysis: The Civil Rights law that Stephen Miller says ruined America

Trump’s key aide thinks the country was better off with strict quotas that sought to preserve the racial makeup of the country in the 1920s and so favored immigrants from Western and Northern Europe over what he called “third world countries.”

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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
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
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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ETV Win Brings Telugu Entertainment to Life with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Over 20 titles are now available in Dolby on ETV Win.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:39 AM EST • Entertainment • news.dolby.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
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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Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved

The Friday after Zohran Mamdani won, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch gave a sermon saying that he believed the incoming New York mayor’s criticisms of Israel aligned with Hamas and that critics of Israel wanted to separate “good Jews” from “bad Jews” in a way that endangers the city’s Jewish community.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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
Republicans struggle to unite on health care as Obamacare subsidies expire

Recent weeks have showcased a free-for-all of competing GOP ideas and reinforced deep partisan divisions over the issue.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.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
Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom

The Senate is set to vote on dueling health care proposals. Both plans are likely to fail, even as Affordable Care Act premiums are set to skyrocket at the end of the year.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Cup of Cavs: News and links for Thursday, Dec. 11

This won’t be the best night for basketball.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • fearthesword.com
Plan for new business jet hangars could boost revenue at underused Sikorsky Airport

The city's airport commission approved negotiations with Sky Harbour to build and manage business plane sites at the Stratford-based facility.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • ctpost.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
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
Maker’s Mark nets first sports league sponsorship with Unrivaled

The bourbon brand will have a significant presence around the women's basketball league both on-premise and digitally.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:31 AM EST • Sports • marketingdive.com
Lakers lack of defense fuels NBA Cup exit

The Lakers' defense took the night off. In a sobering loss to the Spurs, a season's promise met a harsh reality: without a fight, this is all just wasted talent.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 4:24 AM EST • Sports • thesportingtribune.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
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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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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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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Dec 11, 2025 • 2:34 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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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
Senate to question military leaders on Trump's National Guard deployments

The Senate is set to question military leaders over President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.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
Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise for many

The Senate is poised to reject legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:08 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Analysis: What Trump’s latest dramatic Venezuela move means

The Trump administration’s seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela is one of the most dramatic twists yet in a military pressure campaign against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:06 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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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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
Science Can’t Wait: Why Stable Funding Matters for Discovery

The end of the shutdown did not resolve the uncertainty facing US researchers, who continue to navigate delays and budget constraints that slow scientific progress.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • the-scientist.com
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UFC BJJ 4 Results: Tackett vs. Dorsey

Three UFC BJJ titles are up for grabs on the main card

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • mmafighting.com
Yankees news: New York leaves meetings empty-handed

Cashman laments offseason’s slow pace, asking prices; Yankees, Mets check in on Tucker; O’s splash the cash for Alonso.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • pinstripealley.com
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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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:30 PM EST • Entertainment • goskagit.com
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Deadly shooting near Horseshoe Casino raises safety concerns in entertainment hub

A deadly shooting outside a Royal Farms store near the Horseshoe Casino in south Baltimore has left residents concerned about safety.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:23 PM EST • Entertainment • foxbaltimore.com
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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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:20 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 10, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:09 PM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Louisville women's basketball routs Ball State ahead of North Carolina

Louisville women's basketball, behind its deep frontcourt, routed Ball State on Wednesday in its tuneup for an ACC game Sunday against North Carolina.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:55 PM EST • Sports • courier-journal.com
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Jack McBain with a Goal vs. Florida Panthers
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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:38 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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FLA@UTA: Bobrovsky with a great save against Clayton Keller
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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:31 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mets showing interest in Cardinals' Willson Contreras: reports

The Mets reportedly approached the Cardinals with interest regarding a potential trade for three-time All-Star Willson Contreras.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:24 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:06 PM EST • Business • kcentv.com
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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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:51 PM EST • Sports • oudaily.com
Tyler Bertuzzi with a Goal vs. New York Rangers
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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:35 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pet cremation business owner pleads not guilty to grand theft charge
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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:26 PM EST • Business • cbs8.com
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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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:10 PM EST • Business • wdbj7.com
Cracker Barrel diners are sounding the alarm – here’s what reportedly has them furious

Cracker Barrel customers slam restaurant chain for poor food quality as company works to regain customer confidence in the wake of its failed rebrand.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:08 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Nuggets, Kings clash for 4th time in 6 weeks

Two teams quite familiar with one another meet for the fourth time in less than six weeks when the Denver Nuggets visit the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:47 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Louis Crevier with a Shorthanded Goal vs. New York Rangers
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El Sereno business owners fear concrete wall could collapse on nearby homeless encampment

Several El Sereno business owners are sounding the alarm over a concrete wall they fear could come crashing down on a nearby homeless encampment and possibly kill people.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:34 PM EST • Business • abc7.com
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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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A new pick-your-package setup is on the way as YouTube TV readies genre-specific plans for early 2026.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:19 PM EST • Entertainment • appleinsider.com
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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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:17 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
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Spurs' Jordan McLaughlin: Cleared for return

Spurs' Jordan McLaughlin: Cleared for return

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:16 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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