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I Bought a Used iPhone 13 Mini and Learned a Hard Lesson
Commentary: The iPhone Air intrigued me but I didn't want to spend $1,000. So I got a $353 used iPhone 13 Mini, and found it quite capable despite a major drawback.
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant that breaks all the rules
Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest undergrowth. Scientists surveying rare populations across East Asian islands uncovered how its cellular machinery shrank but didn’t disappear, revealing unexpected similarities to parasites like malaria. Some island species even reproduce without sex, cloning themselves to colonize new habitats. This strange survival strategy comes with risks, leaving the plant highly vulnerable to habitat loss.
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy” sweetener that may stress the liver.
G-Assist is 'real': NVIDIA unveils NitroGen, open-source AI model that can play 1000+ games for you
NitroGen can play Witcher 3, Cyberpunk or even Rocket League NVIDIA researchers and MineDojo collaborators have published NitroGen, a vision to action
Science news this week: Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems
Dec. 20, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
See inside new Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center in Ephrata [photos]
Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center has opened on the Ephrata site once owned by the now-defunct addiction and mental health facility Retreat.
Alabama crashes Oklahoma's playoff party with historic CFP comeback win
Oklahoma donned 'Hard to Kill' hoodies, but it was the Crimson Tide who lived the mantra in a first-round College Football Playoff win
People in Business for Dec. 20, 2025
Jordyn Reichert has joined Silverman Law Office in Bozeman as a paralegal.
Nominations Open for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, including its top honor, the Small Business Person of the Year.
Jackson councilman concerned about business closures in city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Businesses leaving Jackson is a trend many officials said they’re seeing more and more. Now, another long-standing business could be next if a major bridge stays…
The New York Times
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to make a seismic shift. He is expected to announce that American children should be immunized according to a different schedule with fewer vaccines,...
Padres pitcher Michael King: "unfinished business" in San Diego
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King says he has "unfinished business,", a big reason he signed a 3-year contract to return to Petco Park.
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
A Bulgarian man from Chicago arrested during an immigration enforcement 'blitz' has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Michigan private prison, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.
New poll shows 70 percent of Americans are concerned sports betting will impact game integrity
As sports betting continues to spread in America, concerns continue to grow regarding the potential, if not inevitable, impact of wagering on the integrity of the games.
Legacy Health tells striking workers they will lose health coverage on Jan. 1
A small number of highly trained clinicians at Legacy are on indefinite strike over wages.
Lawmakers concerned about VA rollout of electronic health record system in Michigan
The system has been blamed for patient safety risks, productivity loss, usability challenges, delays in care and issues with medication management.
Justice Melissa Hart to step down from Colorado Supreme Court
Justice Melissa Hart will step down from the Colorado Supreme Court effective Jan. 5, the Judicial Department announced unexpectedly on Friday. Hart has been on an unexplained and unusual leave of absence from the court since Oct. 28. She told Colorado Politics in November that the leave was for “family and personal health reasons,” but provided no […]
SURF Project Bridges Data Divides in Health Care
Under the mentorship of Ph.D. student Venkatesh Sivaraman, Ziyong Ma spent the summer developing a tool designed to help clinicians query medical databases without needing programming expertise.
NFL fines Rams' Puka Nacua $25,000 for comments about officiating
The NFL fined Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua $25,000 for his comments about the officiating.
The Kennedy Center adds Trump's name onto the building
The board of trustees voted to add Trump's name Thursday
Trump secures agreements with major drugmakers to lower Medicaid prescription costs for Americans
President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine additional pharmaceutical companies joined its most-favored-nation pricing initiative.
Some Republicans defied Mike Johnson on Obamacare subsidies. How will he respond?
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s usual calm expression hardened last week after learning that a handful of Republicans had joined a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending
Opinion | Weighing Politics and Morality in the Israel Debate
Readers respond to an essay criticizing U.S. Democrats’ failure to resolve the conflict in Gaza. Also: Trump’s Kennedy Center rebrand; blaming immigrants after the Brown shooting.
Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 (For Now)
Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now transitioned to making new iOS 18 updates unavailable on any device capable of running iOS 26. If you have an iPhone 11 or later, Apple is no longer offering new versions of iOS 18, even though there was a security update that came out alongside iOS 26.2.
Crystal City Restaurant sold to adult entertainment chain after 62 years in business
An institution in the D.C. area adult entertainment scene is changing hands to a regional chain. Crystal City Restaurant and Gentlemen's Club (422 23rd Street S.) has been sold to Paper Moon, which operates other gentlemen's clubs in Richmond, Northern Virginia and D.C. It's only the second time the family-owned business has transferred ownership in
Orioles Continue Hot Offseason, Improve Rotation With Impact Trade
The Baltimore Orioles have had one of the most active and successful offseasons in Major League Baseball, having already added Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Ward to their roster entering Friday. Even so, Orioles PBO Mike Elias has remained under intense pressure to fill Baltimore’s most glaring need: starting pitching. Baltimore has two talented […]
PR Veteran Jeff Tobler Joins Universal TV Entertainment as Senior VP of Awards and Integrated Communications (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros., Array and Expedia PR vet Jeff Tobler has joined Universal TV Entertainment as senior VP of awards and integrated communications.
Jeff Dye on leaving Los Angeles, Newsom, and the politics driving comedy’s new divide
Comedian Jeff Dye sat down with Fox News Digital and explained why he’s leaving California for Texas and how politics have increasingly influenced the stand-up comedy world.
Intriguing science discoveries of 2025
This year, our scientists offered new hope for treating neurodegeneration and obesity and dramatically improved the odds that a once-promising immunotherapy could still prove to be a game-changer for cancer patients. They gained new insight into the mechanics of hearing, the emergence of spoken language, and how brand new genes can arise out of […]
UN agencies welcome news that famine has been pushed back in the Gaza Strip, but warn fragile gains could be reversed without increased and sustained support
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Gaza confirms that no areas of the Strip are currently classified in famine following the October ceasefire and improved humanitarian and commercial access.
HHS to announce overhaul to child vaccine schedule, aligning with Denmark
The Trump administration is planning to announce an overhaul to the childhood immunization schedule early next year, recommending fewer shots and aligning U.S. policy with that of Denmark. A source…
Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name
New signage is being installed at Washington, DC’s performing arts center on Friday to include President Donald Trump’s name.
America's new top health diplomat has strong opinions on abortion and gender
Bethany Kozma leads a key global health office at the Department of Health and Human Services. In past experience in the public eye, she's campaigned against abortion and gender-affirming care.
'It’s just been a nightmare': Friday's planned power outages cause worry for Boulder business owners
Starting at 5 a.m. Friday, Xcel Energy said it would turned off power for about 69,000 customers as part of planned power outages to reduce wildfire risk amid strong winds.
Vertex Forward: Our animated video series
Watch the animated video series “Vertex Forward” to see the Vertex Pharmaceuticals philosophy and strategy explained.
Sports reporter’s 3-year-old opened door for grandpa who then found couple dead in home: report
The 3-year-old son of Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers reportedly opened the door for his grandfather, who then discovered Chambers and her husband dead in a suspected murder-suicide.
CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will host a three-part virtual mini-series focused on team science, led by Susan Simkins, director of Team Science with Penn State CTSI. Designed for researchers, staff and leaders working in collaborative environments, the series will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help teams function more effectively and avoid the misalignment that often can slow down good science.
Choose New Jersey Celebrates Historic Gains in International Business Attraction During the Murphy Administration
Expanded global presence, international missions, and more than 80 MOUs strengthened economic, academic, and cultural partnerships, elevating New Jersey’s reputation as a destination for business growth. Newark, New Jersey — Choose New Jersey, the state’s leading nonprofit business attraction organization, is celebrating New Jersey’s enhanced reputation as a global destination for business growth. Since Governor Murphy[...]
CNBC's Official College Sports Valuations 2025: Top 75 athletic programs
The programs are worth a combined $51.22 billion, 13% more than the top 75 in last year's rankings.
Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith: Why sports’ leaders must address growing gambling crisis
Fans must believe that games, and the actions within them, are authentic. That belief is being threatened by multiple gambling scandals.
TKL advises Onza Entertainment on its sale to Culture Cap7
The law firm TKL Abogados has advised Onza Entertainment, a leading independent production and distribution company in the Spanish audiovisual sector, on its sale to the private equity fund Culture Cap7 Fund I. Onza is responsible for some of the most renowned titles in the national audiovisual industry, such as the series El Ministerio del […]
Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?
A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.
McVay turned down multiple chances to go for 2
Rams could have had much stronger leads if they went for just 1 more point
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?
Jonathan Freedland is joined by the anthropologist Prof Janine Wedel, as they wade through the most egregious allegations of corruption from Trump’s first year in office
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Nutcracker entertainment
The Hilltop Montessori Singers entertained the crowd gathered for the unveiling of the five new nutcrackers that were added to the Nutcracker Village on Nov. 25. The 11 children performed a selection of Christmas songs, receiving a round of applause after each holiday favorite. — Julie Stenger
Lamont details $168 million plan to cover federal cuts for food, health care, housing aid
Gov. Ned Lamont detailed his plans Thursday to use $168 million from an emergency fund lawmakers created last month. In a letter to legislative leaders, Lamont said he was tapping into the $500 million fund for access to food, housing, and health care. “We wanted to do – make sure that we had people’s backs and that our people weren’t…
Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he’s focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around, not on rumors about his future plans. Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters for the first time since a Dec. 3 ESPN report indicated that he and his agent, Alex Saratsis, were talking with Bucks officials about whether he’s best suited to stay in Milwaukee or get traded. Antetokounmpo strained his right calf in a victory over the Detroit Pistons that night and hasn’t played since.
Riot Has a Secret Plan to Remake Its ‘League of Legends’ Game
A refreshed version being called ‘League Next’ is planned for 2027
Trump uses prime-time speech to blame Biden, immigrants for economy woes : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump used his prime-time speech Wednesday night to blame the country’s ongoing economic challenges on the Biden administration. We discuss what we learned from the speech and whether it is likely to sway Americans who don’t already support Trump. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent 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.
Doctor explains health symptoms to watch for this holiday season
ABC7 was joined by Dr. Tiffany Hackett, who talked with us about symptoms not to ignore this holiday season - from heart and stomach concerns to colds, flu, and even mental health.
Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025 award
Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and helping Europe win the Ryder Cup in the USA.
Trump signs order to expand access to marijuana, lower taxes on cannabis businesses
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts in motion the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 to establish the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will advise the governor on the progress, policy development and implementation of Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation … Continued
7 moments that defined UCLA sports in 2025
Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.
Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’
The Sony-owned gamemakers have been racing to hit a December deadline
Eagles-Commanders Preview
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles.
Trump signs order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the reclassification of marijuana – an effort to increase research on its medical use but not fully legalize it.
Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’
The board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to rename the facility after both the former president and President Donald Trump.
Concert hall planned for new Tampa ‘entertainment district’
The 3,500-seat venue will fill a longstanding void in local entertainment options.
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]
Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix, will host sports and cultural live events
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elle Duncan has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to host its sports and other cultural live events.
Kennedy, US health officials outline new rules, warnings to block transgender care for youth in the US
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials said Thursday that the federal government will block hospitals and doctors from providing transgender care to children, saying, “this is not medicine, it is malpractice.”
FSU’s graduate economics program joins National Association for Business Economics partner program, expands student opportunity
The Master’s of Science in Applied Economics program (MAEP) in the Department of Economics at Florida State University has joined the prestigious National
Christiana Care, Virtua Health scrap regional care system plans
The two major healthcare networks signed a letter of intent "to explore the co-founding of a regional not-for-profit health system" back in July.
Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say
A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.
US Health Secretary Kennedy Proposes Rules to Cut Access to Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved on Thursday to cut access to gender-affirming care for children proposing rules that would bar hospitals that deliver such care from its Medicare and Medicaid programs and also bar Medicaid and children's ...
Watch live: RFK Jr. gives remarks on updated guidance for youth health care
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver remarks Thursday on new federal guidance related to health care for minors. The remarks come after Centers for Medicare …
ChristianaCare, Virtua Health reverse course on merger
ChristianaCare and New Jersey-based Virtua Health terminated a letter of intent they signed this summer, ending their potential merger.
Follow the Money Episode 2: Inside the Sports Media Biz with Sam McCleery and Steve Hellmuth
Welcome to the Sports Video Group’s new interview series, Follow the Money, designed to help SVG members and sponsors have a deeper understanding of ...
Inflation remained elevated in November as Fed considers pausing interest rate cuts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November consumer price index which showed that CPI inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate.
Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027.
3,500-Seat Entertainment District Planned in Downtown Tampa
Strategic Property Partners plans a new entertainment district in downtown Tampa featuring a 3,500-seat venue, hotel, retail and parking near Benchmark International Arena.
Business of Football: End of Chiefs’ Run Is How the NFL Works
The league is built on competitive balance that makes sustained success hard. Plus, Joe Burrow isn’t going anywhere and thoughts on Philip Rivers.
How to Make MAHA’s Plan for Children’s Health Actually Work
"There’s a big opportunity for MAHA to include real-world experts in future studies and analysis," writes Dr. James S. Gordon.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.
Following controversial bans from Steam and Epic, Santa Ragione's Horses has sold 18k copies and repaid debts
Horses has sold over 18k copies, despite being banned from Epic and Steam.
Johnson Wagner leaving Golf Channel for CBS Sports
Golfweek has learned that Wagner is leaving the cable channel to join CBS Sports as an on-course reporter, a role previously filled by Colt Knost.
Ten years ago, SpaceX turned tragedy into triumph with a historic rocket landing
“It’s hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure.”…
Sphere Entertainment Names Felicia Yue as EVP and CTO, Sphere
Sphere Entertainment Co. announces that Felicia Yue, a seasoned entertainment technology leader, has joined the company as Executive Vice President, ...
I'm the US CEO of Philip Morris International. My schedule books out a year in advance, but I'm not very timely
Stacey Kennedy fills her day with espresso breaks and leans on her team to help her stay on time. At night, she prefers a book to a TV show.
Kent State University Adds Women’s Wrestling as 20th Varsity Sport, Planned to Compete in 2027 - Kent State Golden Flashes
KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced today that women's wrestling will become the athletics department's 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addit...
What I’ve learned by mapping the impacts of NIH cuts
The co-founder of SCIMaP looks at the year of NIH cuts — and what they say about the future of American research.
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another
The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.
Fox Entertainment Studios Signs Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures To First-Look Deal
Fox Entertainment Studios signed Jeffrey Levine and his production company Bronson Canyon Pictures to a multi-year first-look deal.
Judges quiz California and GOP attorneys in Prop. 50 redistricting case
Three federal judges questioned attorneys as they weigh whether to grant the GOP’s request to block congressional redistricting under Proposition 50.
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire
House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.
House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation …
As flu season hits, new ‘K’ variant has health experts concerned and urging vaccinations
A new strain of influenza has become the most prevalent form of the virus this year.
Springfield business owner indicted for laundering pandemic PPP loans
The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges Jason Hemingway fraudulently obtained more than $316,000 in PPP loans and used it for personal benefit.
HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The move marks an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
The head of Amazon's AGI team is leaving
Rohit Prasad led Amazon efforts to build leading AI models. That hasn't happened so far, with the company's Nova models trailing rival offerings.
Sonicwall warns of new SMA1000 zero-day exploited in attacks
SonicWall warned customers today to patch a vulnerability in the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) that was chained in zero-day attacks to escalate privileges.
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future
The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape
Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms
Fallout 5 will indeed take into account the canon events of the Fallout TV series, Bethesda development chief Todd Howard has confirmed.
Proposal would bring stadium, sports complex to Clearwater
The Landings Golf Course, which first opened in 1970, would be replaced. The stadium does not currently have any sports franchise as a potential suitor.
DIY science experiments to keep kids entertained during the winter break
House advances GOP health care package that doesn’t include ObamaCare subsidy extension
The House advanced a GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies in an act of defiance against le…
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on ACA Subsidies
After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action.
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC
The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the fourth and final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 12, the family-owned bakery will receive Chicago Bears led promotion across the