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2025’s Scientific Landscape Upended as Federal Overhauls, Public Health Setbacks, Climate Rollbacks and Cosmic Surprises Collide
A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.
Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic
From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s “Halo” memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.
Sports brands and AI: A winning combination
Millions of sports fans are being brought ever closer to the live action from their home screens through the power of agentic and generative AI.
Jackson Rising sets example as it moves into Downtown building
Jackson Rising is the newest member of the Downtown Jackson community. Its goal is to promote rebirth of the central business district.
Three immediate problems for Potters to solve
BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott on how things have shifted for Stoke City and how they need to get back on track going into 2026.
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors
For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it finally succeeded.
The Beloved Octopath Traveler series surpasses 6m lifetime sales, shortly after Octopath Traveler 0's launch
Official Octopath Traveler accounts have announced the series has surpassed 6m lifetime sales.
Future of federal support for Va. minority-, women-owned businesses in transportation in question
Business owners in Virginia, Illinois and Arkansas say the program has offered systemic corrections, created jobs, and built a workforce pipeline, but fear all of it is at risk with the pending federal changes.
Dozens of new business locations opening in Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, York and beyond
Panera, Raising Cane’s, Urban Churn, Costco, Bacco, Aldi, Buffalo Wild Wings, AAA, Dollar Tree, Wawa and Chick-fil-A are among the businesses that have opened or soon will open new locations across south central Pennsylvania.
Balancing Water and Wildlife: How Science Guides the State Water Project
As a series of atmospheric rivers bring rain and high elevation snow to communities throughout California, the winter storms are crucial for the State Water Project, helping fill reservoirs and support water deliveries.
Lee Health: A thoughtful transition; a confident future
I have informed the Lee Health board of directors that I will not renew my contract when it concludes on Sept. 30, 2026.
From avocado toast to third spaces: Exploring Gainesville’s resilient small business community
From home bakeries to hat-making to third spaces, Gainesville’s small business scene thrives on passion and perseverance. Owners were motivated by their visions and dreams. And what they found was a supportive local community.
I was laid off by Oracle 2 years ago and still can't find a job. I've blown through my savings and now sell antiques to stay afloat.
After being laid off by Oracle, Clair Todd has spent about two years job hunting, reselling antiques, and rethinking her pivot to the tech industry.
Christmas Candlelight Tour in Kirkwood celebrates magical holiday season [photos]
The Christmas season was celebrated in a magical way at the Gnome Countryside's Christmas Candlelight Tour in Kirkwood on Friday through Sunday evenings. Tours featured a bonfire, storytelling, songs, a
The Neglected Front in RFK Jr.’s War on Science
As trans healthcare is decimated no one is standing up for the integrity of the scientific process for these patients.
How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you
You don’t get labeled the “Oracle of Omaha” for nothing.
Medicaid Health Plans Step Up Outreach Efforts Ahead of GOP Changes
Even as President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers say the One Big Beautiful Bill Act targets waste, fraud, and abuse, Medicaid health plans are hosting events across the U.S. to prevent low-income families from losing health insurance and food benefits next year.
5 winners and losers from Patriots’ win over Ravens
Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ Week 16 win.
The DOGE mindset is still central to the Trump administration's agenda as 2025 ends
The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025.
Comptroller Auditing Troubled Health Benefits Fund for City Workers
In audio obtained by THE CITY, District Council 37 executive director Henry Garrido railed against the Comptroller’s probe as “outrageous,” “unprecedented” and a “political stunt.”
New One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 lineup is out!
Samsung has released the second official One UI 8.5 beta update for the Galaxy S25 lineup, bringing various fixes and improvements.
Burlington business gives torn apparel a second chance
Crafters in Burlington give torn and tattered goods a second chance.
Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta now available in more countries
Samsung has expanded the availability of the One UI 8.5 beta program to additional markets, giving more users a chance to provide feedback.
With rate cut, inflation, how do NJ businesses feel about 2026?
Tariffs and high energy costs are giving NJ business leaders a less than optimistic outlook for 2026, though a new governor could have an impact
Wilton Simpson offers personalized certificates recognizing Santa's imminent entry into Florida
Simpson called it 'a reminder that Florida always cherishes its families and traditions.'
Ministers defend ‘most ambitious animal welfare strategy in generation’ before publication
Conservatives claim government’s plan for higher welfare standards for farmed animals could undermine British agriculture
Executive ghostwriter gives LinkedIn makeovers to execs. Here are 4 ways to brag more effectively on your profile.
Jillian Richardson offers professional LinkedIn makeovers, and she has 4 tips on how to brag more on your profile.
Up in smoke: Inside New York City's chaotic crackdown on unlicensed weed shops
America's largest city wanted to get rid of illegal weed shops. Then came the SWAT teams.
Iryna’s Law aims to improve public safety — but it may deepen jail and health care strains
North Carolina sheriffs say stricter pretrial release rules could test capacity, staffing and county budgets.
Sundays are the new Mondays
Overachievers and anxious workers are turning the Sunday scaries into an extra day of work.
Top Blue Water Area high school performers of the past week, Dec. 15-20
Here are the top performances from local high school athletes for the week of Dec. 15-20.
Critical RCE flaw impacts over 115,000 WatchGuard firewalls
Over 115,000 WatchGuard Firebox devices exposed online remain unpatched against a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability actively exploited in attacks.
A look at the Times Herald's top sports photos from 2025
Before the calendar turns to 2026, check out the Times Herald's top sports photos from 2025.
December 22, 2025: Rural Health Symposium Opens Registration, Announces Call for Abstracts
The Duke University School of Nursing will convene healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, community leaders, and policymakers for a 1-day symposium dedicated to reducing rural health disparities across North Carolina through […]
Noah Hiles: The 2025 Christmas wish list for Pittsburgh sports fans
Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well. It’s been quite some time since we last spoke — 22 years if my memory is correct. Thank...
University of Nevada faculty research black hole binary systems
Faculty, grad students at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying brightness of black hole jets
Mahmood Mamdani’s 'Slow Poison' centers politics of belonging in postcolonial Uganda : NPR's Book of the Day
Mahmood Mamdani — a professor of government at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s next mayor — has spent decades researching colonialism and its effects on the African continent. His work is both political and personal, influenced by his own experience in Uganda as an exiled citizen deemed nonindigenous by colonial structures. In today’s episode, Mamdani talks to NPR’s Leila Fadel about his newest book, Slow Poison, an account of colonial legacy in Uganda, the rise of the country’s modern autocrats, and the politics of belonging that surround it all.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
Spotify says ‘anti-copyright extremists’ scraped its library
This is not the Christmas present that Spotify would have been hoping for: a huge chunk of its metadata being released on filesharing.
Detroit Lions 24-29 Pittsburgh Steelers: DK Metcalf appears to punch Lions fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is involved in an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan in the second quarter at Ford Field.
AI is revolutionizing business but it can’t form the leaders we need
The rush for AI in businesses risks leaving us with a leadership vacuum that no algorithm can fill. As automation grows, critical operations demand leaders...
Construction worker’s lung condition sounds a public health warning
This case is a tragic example of an old hazard — silica — appearing in new places.
Chinese OpenAI rivals MiniMax and Zhipu AI offer first look at business models ahead of listings
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Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing 'political games' after FEMA denies disaster requests
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accused President Donald Trump of playing "political games" after FEMA denied disaster relief for wildfires and flooding.
Gold and silver hit record highs amid rate-cut bets and Venezuela tensions
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use
It had previously been announced Game of the Year.
What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' Jennifer Lawrence, 'Ne Zha II' and Kate Winslet
Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes are some of the new television, films, music and
Two 200MP cameras and a 10x camera?! This is the Ultra phone to end all Ultra phones.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra was the last major phone with a 10x camera, but a rival Ultra phone is tipped to offer a crazy 10x camera and much more.
US entertainment giant Universal Studios to build multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia | World News - The Times of India
Middle East News: Universal Studios is considering a multi-billion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya, part of Vision 2030 to boost tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom. This early concept could bring global franchises to the region.
Westwood business owner speaks out after thief targets shop in smash and grab
Small business owner Jaclyn Frondorf is speaking out after her store, Montclair Street, was broken into on Friday. Frondorf says that three other stores in Westwood were also targeted this week.
'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
The new Pac-12 Conference partners with Playfly Sports for Sponsorship Development
The Pac-12 Conference and Playfly Sports today jointly announced a partnership that will see the sports industry’s leading revenue-maximization company serve as the new Pac-12’s partner for sponsorship development. The partnership begins immediately, ahead of the new league’s launch for the 2026-27 season. As part of the partnership, Playfly will assist the Pac-12 in building a centralized revenue engine powered by data, valuation expertise and scalable brand integrations. This model will focus on developing innovative partnerships that align with evolving fan behavior and brand objectives.
Origami On Another Level With 3D Printing
Origami has become known as a miracle technique for designers. Elegant compliant mechanisms can leverage the material properties of a single geometry in ways that are sometimes stronger than those …
$20,000 worth of collectibles stolen ahead of grand opening celebration at La Verne business
The thief ransacked the card collectible store overnight, getting away with thousands of dollars worth of vintage sports items and Pokémon trading cards.
Sudanese bloc declares Nairobi roadmap, but is it a civilian breakthrough?
The new bloc's roadmap echoes the Quad plan, but observers say this only splinters civilian forces in Sudan.
Zorts Sports Announces Strategic Partnership With GAME Network to Expand Youth and Amateur Sports Visibility
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zorts Sports, a leading sports-technology platform powering youth and amateur tournaments nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with GAME Network, a rapidly growing sports-streaming and athlete-driven content network. The partnership brings together Zorts’ tournament infrastructure and GAME Network’s media and broadcasting capabilities to create a more connected ecosystem for athletes, event operators, families, and fans. Zorts provides
4 Takeaways From the Patriots' Win Over the Ravens
The Patriots clinched a playoff berth while the Ravens fell into a potentially insurmountable hole. Here's what we learned about both teams.
Logan Lednicky caps dream with volleyball title at Texas A&M
The fourth-generation Aggie helped Texas A&M win the school's first volleyball national championship in a most improbable fashion.
Several Northeast Dallas businesses hit in smash-and-grab burglaries, owners say
Prairie Grove residents rally against proposed concrete plant amid health, environmental concerns
Tillamook businesses celebrate major sales boost on Small Business Saturday
Downtown Tillamook was buzzing on Black Friday, and again on November 29, as small businesses welcomed a steady stream of shoppers for the Tillamook Chamber’s annual Small Business Saturday event.
West Hartford Business Buzz: December 22, 2025 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton It's rare for me to be breathing a sigh of relief with just days left before Christmas, but last week was so
Michael Payne on power, politics and the making of modern sport
The former IOC marketing chief and adviser to Formula 1 reflects on five decades at the centre of global sport
Studies focusing on deteriorating neighborhoods, electronic health records, and gun trafficking highlight this month's research roundup
December's Research Roundup highlights a new approach for improving genetic risk prediction using electronic health records, how interstate gun trafficking
If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave
Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Week 16 Instant Reactions: December Derrick Henry shows up for fantasy football, but Drake Maye has final word
Full-length Replay: Vasco da Gama v Corinthians
Final, partido de vuelta de la Copa de Brasil 2025.
C4 Sports holds 7 on 7 tryouts in Durant
High School Football might have just ended a couple of days ago, but Texoma gridiron stars are putting in the work Sunday.
Patriots vs. Ravens: Drake Maye rallies New England from 11-point deficit in fourth quarter to clinch playoff berth
Maye had 380 yards and two touchdowns. Whether or not Maye wins the MVP award this season, it was certainly his MVP moment.
Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens loss to Patriots early with back injury
Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.
Building the Offense: MSU Retains Key Position Coaches Under Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald secures key offensive talent, retaining wide receivers and tight ends coaches to reshape Michigan State's attack for the upcoming season.
San Francisco businesses, families throw out food due to PG&E power outage
The internet just made a 300TB copy of Spotify!
Nearly all of Spotify has been scraped, and it's already on torrents.
Uncertainty as Congress is deadlocked on health care uncertainty
While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1. Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies. Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing "political games" after disaster request denials
Abigail Jackson, a White House spokesperson, said Trump responds to each request for federal disaster assistance “with great care and consideration, ensuring American tax dollars are used appropriately and efficiently"
Winter Science Series brings hands-on learning to Flossmoor Library
The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. The program was created and organized by Youth Services Librarian Krystal Webb who designed the workshop to[Read More...]
NJ family hobby shop to close after more than 40 years in business
"All good things must come to an end," said the owners of AAA Hobbies and Crafts, a family business that dates back to a basement in the 1950s.
New York parents say kids 'freeze' on mandated electric school buses during brutal winter weather
Parents in western New York report heating problems with mandated electric school buses, claiming children come home cold after rides in freezing weather.
One Protein Is a Better Predictor of Heart Disease Than Cholesterol
It's always more complicated.
Michael Bolton in 'very good health' as daughters share positive update on brain cancer battle
Michael Bolton's daughters share positive health update as singer battles glioblastoma brain cancer with family support and strong recovery progress.
Politics Now: Year in review
Politics Now host John Langeler and a panel of former Democratic Clark County Commissioner Chris Guinchigliani & former Republican Assemblyman Tom Roberts look at the biggest political stories …
Canopy Northwest Arkansas expo in Fayetteville puts focus on immigrants pursuing business dreams
FAYETTEVILLE -- Businesses ranging from makers of homemade jams and jellies to major home renovators lined the walls at Canopy Northwest Arkansas' immigrant-owned business expo.
Choosing a hospital? See which California health facilities have violated the law
If you're struggling to navigate California's health care system, this tool can help. Search for any hospital, nursing home, clinic or other facility to see recent inspection reports, violations and potential references to patient harm.
Willson Contreras trade grades: Red Sox finally get their big bat, Cardinals continue clearing out veterans
Boston and St. Louis have made their second big trade of the offseason
Dan Campbell was FRUSTRATED about how game ended 😡
Dan Campbell was FRUSTRATED about how game ended 😡
Rapid takeaways as Lions suffer devastating loss vs. Steelers
Rapid takeaways following the Lions' 29-24 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16.
The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals
I counted every step to see how well brands like Apple, Garmin, and Samsung do for walking or running step count — and was surprised by the results.
2 Steelers injured in win over Lions
Two Steelers were injured in Pittsburgh’s dramatic, down-to-the-wire 29-24 win in Detroit on Sunday. Speaking to the media in his postgame press conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said cornerback Brandin Echols suffered a groin injury and wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a hamstring injury. Neither were able to return to the game after […]
Maggie Hassan says deal is still possible to avoid health insurance rate hikes
Senator Maggie Hassan discusses how time is running out to make a deal on health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing ‘political games’ after disaster request denials
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accused President Donald Trump of playing “political games” Sunday after the Trump administration denied disaster declaration requests following wildfires and…
Colorado gov accuses Trump of playing 'political games' on disaster requests
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has accused President Donald Trump of playing “political games” after the Trump administration denied disaster declaration requests made by the state
Lions' playoff hopes dealt a huge blow as their comeback vs. Steelers falls short in loss
The Lions rallied in the fourth quarter but couldn't pull out the win.
Read the memos Google, Apple, Microsoft, and ServiceNow sent visa workers warning them not to travel
The US is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants. Several major tech companies are warning visa holders not to leave the country.
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' dead at 46
Ransone played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire"
Former Duke football players use 3D printing to transform sports medicine
Their innovative products are now widely adopted across major sports leagues and colleges.
Patriots game day roster: NFL Week 16 vs. Ravens
A look at the Patriots’ game day roster for their Week 16 game on Sunday night.
While we eat crabs and lobsters at Christmas, science issues a warning that could change a tradition that dates back decades
Crab nerve signals fire off in pain tests, reigniting the debate on pain and putting laws banning “boiling them alive” in the spotlight.