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College Football Playoff breaking point? ACC tiebreaker chaos exposes flaw
Duke's unlikely ACC title run exposed a tiebreaker system that now threatens the league's place in the College Football Playoff
College Football Playoff selection: ACC awaits decisions on Miami, Duke
A College Football Playoff doomsday scenario is here for the ACC as Duke tops UVA in the championship game
Opinion: Our responsibility to science communication
When we think of global threats, we don’t think of poor science communication. We think of climate change, of pandemics or perhaps of terrorism. I would be shocked if science communication cracked your top 10. And yet, we all lived through the COVID-19 pandemic. Think of how 20 years ago, vaccines were largely apolitical, but...
Not Just Politics as Usual: Thirty Years Since the Launch of George Magazine
John F. Kennedy Jr., like his father, had his life tragically cut short far too soon. But among his many accomplishments, the publication...
Trump is immune from accountability for boat strikes. What about everyone under him?
There is one person who can never face any accountability for the killing of people clinging to an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September.
Flu cases likely to 'spike' in coming weeks, warns health secretary
Neil Gray says the rise in cases is a challenge and urges anyone able to get vaccinated to do so.
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say
Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s vaccine advisers recommended a major change to the immunization practice.
'Trump accounts,' explained: Who qualifies, how they work and when you can claim
Trump accounts are new government investment accounts for children under 18, launching in 2026 with $1,000 federal deposits and U.S. stock index fund investments.
Cosmic knots may finally explain why the Universe exists
Knotted structures once imagined by Lord Kelvin may actually have shaped the universe’s earliest moments, according to new research showing how two powerful symmetries could have created stable “cosmic knots” after the Big Bang. These exotic objects may have briefly dominated the young cosmos, unraveled through quantum tunneling, and produced heavy right-handed neutrinos whose decays tipped the balance toward matter over antimatter.
Commentary: Is RFK Jr. better on women's health than Newsom? We're about to find out
Halle Berry called out Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill guaranteeing women access to menopause treatment. Earlier, the Trump administration removed 'black box' warnings from hormone therapy drugs.
Confusion, Anxiety for Parents as Vaccine Guidelines for Children are Upended
Conflicting recommendations leaves parents with more questions than answers when it comes to vaccines for their newborn children.
Teen prodigy in the running for prestigious science competition
The annual challenge invites young people to create short videos that make complex scientific ideas accessible.
Judge temporarily blocks Justice Department’s use of evidence in dismissed Comey case
A federal judge on Saturday temporarily locked down the Justice Department’s access to some evidence used in its criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, just as the Trump administration prepares to seek a new indictment after the dismissal of previous charges early last week.
2025 College Football Rankings: Indiana, Texas Tech Jump After Conference Title Wins
FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his final Top 25 rankings after Week 15, with Big Ten winner Indiana on top and ACC champ Duke rounding it out.
State of Texas: Minority and women-owned businesses cut from HUB program
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts overhauled a program designed to provide more exposure to historically underutilized businesses in the state procurement process by removing female and mino…
Anwar to Cut Small Business Costs After Poor Poll, Bernama Says
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced measures to help reduce cost burdens for small and medium enterprises in the Southeast Asian country, according to a Bernama report, days after his coalition performed poorly in state legislative elections in Sabah.
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar pushes a bigoted vision, gaslighting the audience into accepting it as entertainment
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar raises a very pertinent question: what is craft devoid of conscience? It risks becoming mere manipulation.
State of Texas: Minority and women-owned businesses cut from HUB program
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts overhauled a program designed to provide more exposure to historically underutilized businesses in the state procurement process by removing female and mino…
Inside the push to bring mental health care into American mosques
American Muslim communities are working to reduce stigma around therapy by bringing mental health services into mosques and making counseling easier to access.
‘Babies are at risk’: Health reporter breaks down CDC panel’s new Hepatitis B vaccine rules
The health community is in an uproar following a Friday vote by a federal vaccine committee ending a decadeslong recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
Vermont seeks $500M grant for rural health care overhaul
Vermont's plan to strengthen rural healthcare and increase access to timely care. The proposal seeks a $500 million federal grant to transform the system.
Apple's Johny Srouji could continue the company's executive exodus, according to report
The Apple exec largely responsible for the transition to in-house silicon may have one foot out of the door.
West Coast health experts reject RFK Jr. panel, say hepatitis B vaccines at birth should continue
“The West Coast Health Alliance grounds its decisions in facts, data and expert consensus,” Gov. Tina Kotek said.
Report: Johny Srouji contemplating leaving Apple, considering career elsewhere
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple’s hardware technologies SVP Johny Srouji is ‘seriously’ considering leaving the company. He’s...
5 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to professional perfumers
This winter, popular fragrances will include sweet gourmands, cozy amber, citruses, and heady, narcotic scents, according to professional perfumers.
Samsung accidentally leaks Galaxy S26 series design in One UI 8.5
The leaked images show the backs of the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, confirming earlier leaks.
The Unexpected Ways Vaccines Could Boost Your Health
As political leaders question vaccine safety, scientists point to studies that show the shots might have unrelated benefits.
Virginia vs. Duke prediction, odds, line: 2025 ACC Championship Game picks from proven model
SportsLine's computer model reveals its Duke vs. Virginia best bets
Target of racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
Party leader responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor
Letters to Sports: Rams are overthinking the process
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Rams' loss to the Panthers, UCLA-USC football, UCLA basketball and the Lakers.
It’s Not Just You. Users Struggle With the Instagram Repost Button.
The new repost option, sandwiched between comment and share, has led to consternation and accidental reposts by some users.
QUARLES: When math adds up more in sports than in classroom
Everything went according to planned Thanksgiving week, at least as far as college and pro football games having the results I wanted to see. The right teams — Dallas, and
Recap semifinals in the New Orleans area from the 2025 high school football playoffs
Recap all the semifinals from the high school football playoffs in the New Orleans area here.
Rail construction costs accessibility business hundreds of thousands
The latest setback came when contractors destroyed the sidewalk that people in wheelchairs needed to access the company’s vehicle display space on Dillingham Boulevard.
Meta delays release of new mixed reality glasses code-named 'Phoenix' in order to 'get the details right'
Meta plans to release a new wearable device codenamed "Malibu 2" in 2026, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.
Trump orders overhaul of U.S. vaccine schedules
Trump's order suggests he's not trying to distance himself from RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda — at least for now.
Trump asks RFK Jr. to ‘fast track’ vaccine schedule review
The president weighed in after the health secretary’s vaccine advisers recommended a major change to the shots routinely given to children.
County Health Officials Warn About Potential Measles Exposures At Supermarket
Around 90 percent of unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus become infected, according to the Rockland County Health Department.
The best business schools in the United States? Here are the top 25
Looking at college, particularly business schools? According to one study, here are top 25 in the U.S.
‘Choosing Pennsylvania’: Officials offer details on plan for agri-business in Muncy
New Jersey-based agri-business manufacturer has purchased a Muncy facility and anticipates 69 new full-time jobs with possible expansion of its staff to eventually create hundreds of jobs once the plant begins operation in a year. Officials with Farmplast LLC of Parsippany, Wednesday joined state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Brent Vernon, senior Project, and Account Management […]
Vermont health officials reaffirm importance of hepatitis B vaccine after federal advisory panel recommends delays
“All I can say is, it's clearly not based in science,” new state Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant says of the federal change to the 30-year standard immunization schedule.
ACC Championship Preview Part 2: UVA’s offense vs Duke’s defense
The ‘Hoos push their chips to the middle of the table on Saturday.
'Get all that Hermes stuff now': Netflix director accused of $11 million fraud rushed to buy luxury goods, texts show
Netflix director Carl Rinsch purchased a Swedish mattress that a trial witness said comes with a "bed doctor" who visits your house to massage it.
US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.
Sayin, Mendoza or Pavia? My Heisman Trophy leader going into Championship Saturday is …
Wait, am I allowed to tell you that?
Health savings accounts, backed by GOP, cover fancy saunas but not insurance premiums or formula
Trump and some Republicans are pitching the accounts as an alternative to expiring enhanced federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Akron business fights censorship with subscription book service
Banned Books Box is a subscription service that delivers recipients one or two recently banned or challenged books each month. Books and accessories can also be purchased at the Northside Marketplace in Akron.
Councilman wants to establish business improvement district on Jacksonville’s Westside, similar to the one in 5 Points
A Jacksonville councilmember is proposing to establish a business improvement district on the Westside, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Colorado health leaders react to CDC limiting hepatitis B vaccine recommendations
CDC vaccine advisory panel overturns decades-long guidance on the hepatitis B, a move the state health department does not support.
For the first time this century, child deaths under age 5 will rise. Why?
A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up.
EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers.
GOP unveils plan for 'Trump Health Freedom Accounts' to replace Obamacare subsidies with state waivers
House GOP Rep. August Pfluger unveils the "More Affordable Care Act" to let states replace Obamacare with "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" and cross-state healthcare shopping options.
New at the Rockstar Store: Apparel, Collectibles, and More
We’re excited to announce that a haul of new official gear is now available on the Rockstar Store, featuring new apparel, fun accessories and collectibles, and more.
Developer of New Postal Game Shuts Down Studio After Game Was Announced, Then Canceled Over Gen AI Allegations
The studio behind the Postal franchise just announced that it will be publishing a brand new Postal game, to be developed by Goonswarm Games. Unfortunately, it even more recently announced it would be cancelling said game, due to accusations that Goonswarm had used generative AI in its development.
FDA announces digital health services pilot
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 5 that it will launch the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes for Digital Health Devices Pilot, or TEMPO, an initiative aimed to promote access to certain digital health devices.
CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
From AI to Wearables: WHO Outlines Global Plan for Digital Health Tools
By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Make way for digital health. Smart watches and health apps aren’t just for fitness enthusiasts and people with access to advanced care — the World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to these and other digital tech devices to ...
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof and alter the entertainment industry landscape.
Anthony Letai pledges to ensure stability for extramural and intramural cancer science
Stepping into the NCI director’s job at the end of a nerve-racking year, Anthony Letai wants you to know that the federal government is not going out of the business of cancer research. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register […]
Accused DC pipe bomber told FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, sources say
During interviews with the FBI, the suspect arrested in the pipe bomb probe told investigators that he believed the 2020 election was stolen, providing perhaps the first indication of a possible motive for the bombs placed near the DNC and RNC headquarters, people briefed on the matter said.
CDC advisory panel expected to vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The vote was delayed on Thursday because of disagreements and confusion over the voting language.
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
The suspect has been cooperating with the FBI, according to sources, and is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
Trump wants more health savings accounts. A catch: they can’t pay insurance premiums
Wealthier Americans are using them to pay for gym equipment, cedar ice baths, and hemlock saunas, but poorer Americans can’t use them for insurance.
City of Statesboro accepting applications for Business Commission
The City of Statesboro is calling on local business leaders. Applications are now being accepted for appointments to the Statesboro Business Commission, with a deadline of December 12, 2025.
No. 1 Nail Health Red Flag Never to Ignore, According to a Dermatologist
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dermatologist shares an often overlooked nail symptom that can be a sign of a serious underlying issue.
New Study Challenges Global Health Advice: Reducing Sweetness Won’t Curb Cravings
A large clinical trial found that changing how much sweetness people consume does not affect their preference for sweet tastes or their metabolic health. Adjusting how much sweetness people consume appears to have no effect on how much they enjoy sweet foods, according to a new clinical trial.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire film and television studio Warner Bros.The acquisition, which gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming service HBO Max, is the largest consolidation deal in the entertainment industry since Disney's $71 billion acquisition of Fox in 2019.
Several Jets players thriving in ESPN's win-rate metrics
Several New York Jets players are thriving in ESPN's win-rate metrics, according to the advanced stats.
Evers vetoes nine bills, including a ban on immigrant health care
Wisconsin already doesn’t allow immigrants without legal status to access BadgerCare, which Evers noted in his veto message.
Boehly’s Eldridge and Arctos to Manage Sports and Media Retail Fund
Eldridge and Arctos are teaming up to give individual investors access to the typically exclusive world of sports and media, the latest effort from major money managers to jump into the space.
The new normal: Fighting misinformation now consumes 90% of Mass.’ top health official’s time
As the Trump administration questions vaccine science, Dr. Robbie Goldstein says combating disinformation rivals disease prevention as his primary responsibility.
How healthy is Austin and Travis County? Assessment explains
Austin Public Health's Community Health Assessment looked at everything from disease and poverty rates to access to food and child care. It's the first step in implementing changes.
City auditor accuses Providence council staffer of using taxpayer funds on politics
Taxpayers will cover the cost for a staffer to attend a Democratic Socialists of America Fund conference in New Orleans this weekend. The city’s law office defended the use of the funds.
Health Savings Accounts, Backed by GOP, Cover Fancy Saunas but Not Insurance Premiums
Health savings accounts can be used to cover medical expenses, tax-free. But while wealthier Americans are using them to pay for gym equipment, cedar ice baths, and hemlock saunas, poorer Americans can’t use them to pay their skyrocketing health insurance premiums.
When Ancient Scribes Accidentally Became Scientists
On a summer day in 709 BCE, scribes at the Lu Duchy Court in ancient China looked up to witness something extraordinary. The Sun vanished completely from the sky, and in its place hung a ghostly halo. They recorded the event carefully, noting that during totality the eclipsed Sun appeared
Accel Entertainment stock initiated with Market Outperform rating by Citizens By Investing.com
Accel Entertainment stock initiated with Market Outperform rating by Citizens
Notre Dame Football Stats: The ACC-Notre Dame Team Comparison
Lets do some stat comparisons between Notre Dame and its scheduling partner, the ACC.
A new Android malware sneakily wipes your bank account
Another banking malware has struck Androids yet again
Temasek-Backed Fullerton Winds Down China Hedge Fund Business as Global Managers Struggle
Fullerton Fund Management Co., controlled by Temasek Holdings Pte, is winding down its China private fund businesses including an eight-year-old hedge fund unit, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Penny Wong on Trump, Putin and reshaping foreign policy
The foreign affairs minister speaks to Tom McIlroy about Labor’s announcement of new military support for Ukraine and reflects on a tumultuous year in international affairs
More than 16,000 tracks found at a ‘dinosaur freeway’ in Bolivia
Theropods once trekked along a “dinosaur freeway” that stretched across a shoreline in what is now Bolivia, according to a new study.
Health officials worried about the CDC changing vaccine recommendations
Public health officials across the country are worried about a possible change in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendations. Health insurance providers could stop covering the cost of immunizations if that happens, and the change could lower vaccination rates and access.
As vaccination rates fall among Pittsburgh-area school-aged children, health officials sound alarm
Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines
It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.
FDA chief says Biden administration withheld data on heart risk from Covid vaccines
Myocarditis is a known — but small — side effect of the mRNA Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, information that federal agencies have discussed openly since 2021.
Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James again
A grand jury voted against indicting New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, according to multiple people familiar with the development Thursday.
Gen Z believes political violence may be justified in these instances—Poll
Nearly four in 10 Gen Zers believe political violence may at times be justified, according to a new poll.
Elections officials prep for possible federal interference in the midterms : The NPR Politics Podcast
State and local elections officials across the country are preparing for a variety of ways the Trump administration could interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. We discuss the risks and what tactics the president and his allies have suggested.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior political correspondent and editor Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
‘Samurai space opera’ action RPG SOL Shogunate announced for consoles, PC
Chaos Manufacturing, a studio founded by “veteran developers with decades of experience working on a wide range of acclaimed game franchises,” has announced SOL Shogunate a “samur…
The GOP Still Can’t Agree on a Health Plan
Senate Democrats were promised a vote by mid-December on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, but Republicans still can’t decide whether they want to put forward their own alternative or what that might include. Meanwhile, the CDC and FDA are roiled by debates over vaccines. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine, and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Aneri Pattani about her project tracking opioid settlement payments.
Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance
Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison envisions a super HSA that would let users buy health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.
Wells Fargo Adds Key Front-End Traders to Grow Markets Business
Wells Fargo & Co. hired two short-duration traders from Deutsche Bank AG, part of efforts to expand its markets business after the Federal Reserve lifted an asset cap on the bank earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds
A paper published in the journal Science found that chatbots become more persuasive when they share large amounts of information.
Chatbots can sway political opinions but are ‘substantially’ inaccurate, study finds
‘Information-dense’ AI responses are most persuasive but these tend to be less accurate, says security report
Dr. Azfar Malik Announces National Grant Advancing the Future of Mental Health–Focused Healthcare
Dr. Azfar Malik Grant Dr. Azfar Malik Grant for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals ST. LOUIS, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dr. Azfar Malik Grant for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals is officially accepting applications for the 2025–2026 academic cycle, offering undergraduate students across the United States a meaningful opportunity to further their commitment to careers in healthcare. Created by Dr. Azfar Malik, a respected leader in psychiatry and mental health innovation, the grant r
A CEO who wakes up without an alarm shared 5 tips to help you be a morning person by hacking your body's internal clock
You can train yourself to be a morning person by resetting your body's internal clock, according to a CEO who learned to wake up without an alarm clock.
The Big Dumper effect! Mariners top list of trending '25 teams
Call it the Big Dumper Effect. The Mariners were the No. 1 trending sports team in the United States in 2025, according to Google's Year in Search. The Mariners beat out the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and runner-up Indiana Pacers for the top spot on the trending teams list.
Woman slammed for ‘sad’ act in swimming pool leaving people disturbed
A swimmer taking a dip at the Bondi Icebergs pool in Sydney, Australia, has sparked a fiery debate after being filmed using her phone while submerged.