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Immigrant business owners ask for community support amid ICE activity
Nevada Upgrades Business Licensing via ‘Orion’
Work on the new portal began in 2023, with the next phase scheduled for 2026. Nevada joins other states in setting up such portals for a variety of tasks, including accessing services such as unemployment benefits.
Rutgers Women’s Basketball 2025-26 Key Big Ten Games
What Conference Games Stand Out For Rutgers?
Plant science with a twist
From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving tool found throughout the plant kingdom. Roots “do the twist” all the time, skewing hard right or left to avoid rocks and other debris. Scientists have long known that mutations in certain genes affecting microtubules in plants can cause plants to grow in a twisting manner.
Nicki Minaj’s Embrace of Trump-Era Politics Has Fans Asking Questions
The Trinidad and Tobago-born hip-hop artist's motives are under scrutiny.
Southern Californians, your health insurance costs could rise in 2026
Covered California warns that some people may be at risk of dropping their health insurance. It all comes as the deadline to enroll nears.
Hubble spots massive sandwich shaped blob in deep-space
Nicknamed Dracula’s Chivito, the disk is 1,000 light-years away from Earth.
How Enterprise, International Markets Boosted Shopify Stock
Shopify stock has gained 58% in 2025 amid an expansion into enterprise and international markets as well as "point-of-sale" services.
RAM Prices Are So Bad, PC Builders Are Telling Consumers to BYO Memory
Hopefully you have a few sticks of DDR5 lying around.
One big question: What was the biggest challenge of 2025 for Louisiana businesses?
We asked four experts from different corners of the state with different backgrounds: What was the single biggest challenge for business in 2025?
Rozier lawyers move to dismiss betting charges
Terry Rozier attorneys say the government overstepped when it accused his client of wire fraud stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme and is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges.
49ers Players on Team's Mindset: 'Just Handle Business Each Week'
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, TE George Kittle, RB Christian McCaffrey, T Trent Williams, and LB Dee Winters highlighted team chemistry, preparation, and the importance of staying focused as the 49ers look ahead to the playoffs.
This will replace now-closed Johnson County restaurant, entertainment spot
Pinstripes closed in Overland Park in September. Here’s what’s next.
Opinion: Affordable health care is key to successful reentry and a stronger Alaska
As federal tax credits are set to expire, Alaska will bear the weight of an avoidable crisis.
Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025
A look back at the biggest tech stories of the year, from the rise and fall of Musk’s Doge to lucrative investments into AI
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, Dec. 23
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Ikea has made some of its Matter-compatible smart home devices even cheaper.
As the cost of some electronics continues to skyrocket, Ikea has dropped the price of several of its new smart home accessories. The Myggspray motion and Klippbok water sensors are now down to $7.99 from $9.99, and while the three-pack of the colorful two-button Bilresa remotes launched in the US for $19.99, they’re now $14.99. [Image: Two of Ikea’s new Matter-compatible smart home sensors and its two-button remote are now cheaper in the US. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ikea_matter.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
High school basketball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Monday's games.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Monday, Dec. 22
High school boys and girls basketball teams were in action.
Junglepussy is ready to conquer the world
It’s hard not to be inspired by Junglepussy — just ask “One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson. In our “Annual Self-Assessment,” the rapper reflects on the year and looks ahead to 2026: “You see how I rock the boat?”
Battlefield 6 players suspect AI cosmetics have been snuck into the game, despite EA saying that wouldn't happen
Battlefield 6 players have found what they believe to be an generative AI sticker in the game, causing outrage.
Venue Adjustments for Intermountain Health Freestyle International Presented by Stifel
PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 23, 2025) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced updates to the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort. Due to unseasonably warm weather, both the aerials and moguls World Cup events will be moved.
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026
Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”
Can Science Tell Us Why?
The field of science is filled with questions. But are we asking the right ones?
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug
Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.
Where Kentucky Basketball stands heading into Christmas
Victory against St. John’s was a great early Christmas present
Final Big Ten women's basketball rankings before league play resumes
A look at the final USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten women's basketball power rankings before league play resumes.
UNC Health's new CEO takes the helm amid "acute headwinds" in health care
This comes amid looming Medicaid cuts, a drop in research funding, expansion statewide and the uncertain future of a children's hospital.
Nebraska football 2025 transfer portal tracker
In the modern era of college football, every team is impacted by the transfer portal, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are no exception.
Photos: 'Sleeping Beauty' ballet comes to King Center in Melbourne
Take a look: Photos of "Sleeping Beauty," Tchaikovsky's ballet presented at the King Center in Melbourne on Dec. 28, 2025.
How the Trump administration is recasting government’s role in regulating health technology
Federal agencies that used to set up guardrails for health technology have transformed into cheerleaders for new risky technologies like AI.
Science history: Anthropologist sees the face of the 'Taung Child' — and proves that Africa was the cradle of humanity
Over a century ago, anthropologist Raymond Dart chipped an ancient skull out of some rock from an ancient quarry — and revealed the face of an ancient human relative.
Full-length Replay: San Diego at Washington
The Toreros Battle the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle for a Winter Clash.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Monday, December 22, 2025; Tuesday's schedule
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Alabama Basketball Climbs to No. 14 in Latest AP Poll
Crimson Tide rebounds strongly, ascending to No. 14 after decisive wins. This momentum builds as SEC play looms.
Lady Vols defeat Southern Indiana ahead of SEC basketball play
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Chiefs name Olathe home to headquarters, training facility, entertainment hub
The future home of the Chiefs will be located in two Kansas City suburbs.
UNC Basketball vs. ECU: Live Discussion
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'Reckless, dangerous': Health leaders denounce MK Son Har-Melech's proposal that Israel leave WHO
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With FDA approval of Wegovy pill, new era of oral GLP-1 weight loss drugs begins
With FDA approval of Wegovy pill, new era of oral GLP-1 weight loss drugs begins
Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A
Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Health officials confirm mpox in Anchorage adult who traveled out of state
The Alaska Section of Epidemiology reported no additional cases or evidence of local transmission as of Monday.
NCAA women's volleyball Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2026
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Pillen will fully fund $15 million business startup program he had cut by 25%
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Monday to restore funding to a state program that invests early in local startups.
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Kalamazoo salon owner faces financial uncertainty after car crash damages business
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Inner Balance Brings New Approach to Women’s Hormone Health and Skin Care
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Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
Let’s get one last mailbag in for 2025, shall we?
From CIA officer to Governor: Abigail Spanberger on intelligence and politics : Sources & Methods
Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman and the first former CIA officer to lead the commonwealth.Host Mary Louise Kelly talks to Spanberger about her unconventional career path that took her from Langley to D.C. and now to Richmond, and how some of her skills from gathering intelligence come in handy in politics. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.
Where Kansas basketball ranks in new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Here's where Kansas basketball ranks in new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Pillen halts freeze on Business Innovation Act funding
After a review of the program, Gov. Jim Pillen said he will ask the Legislature for an increase in funding for the Business Innovation Act, from $12 million this fiscal year, to $15 million next year.
America’s oldest National Park Service ranger ever, who shared her own stories of life during WWII, dies
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North College Hill police ask public to help ID suspect in business, vehicle break-ins
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Youth in Ugandan Politics
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AP Top 25: Duke drops after first loss in updated college basketball rankings
Arizona held the No. 1 spot in the poll for the third consecutive week
Paying More, Getting Less: Rising health care costs, poor outcomes, and harmful federal policy decisions are putting New Yorkers at risk
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Certified Incubator Success Stories: Meridian Technology Center North | Small Business University - Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Small Business University is designed to empower existing small business owners with the skills needed to thrive through classes, workshops and resources.
The Indie Game Awards snatches back two trophies from Clair Obscur over its use of generative AI
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Elon Musk takes dig at Waymo after San Francisco blackout
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East Moline manufacturer to move business to Iowa to support growing demand, leaders say
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"Is it okay for video games to be this good?" - developers tell us their favourite games of the year
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Resilient health: A new investment frontier
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Apple Clings to Samsung as RAM Prices Soar
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Our Favorite Sports Moments Of 2025
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Sky Sports extends PGA Tour partnership to 2029 in four-year golf broadcast rights deal in UK and Ireland
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Louisiana politicians in 2025 rolled back public health and environmental efforts
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Risk, hard work and sacrifice: Hispanic small business owners fight and thrive
Hispanics across North Texas have invested their life savings into small businesses even amid economic turbulence and immigration anxieties.
Louisiana politicians in 2025 rolled back public health and environmental efforts
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Trump admin pausing all off shore wind project construction due to national security concerns
President Trump's Interior Department announces immediate pause on all large-scale offshore wind project leases, citing classified national security risks.
Why one long walk may be better than many short ones
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New Omaha Chamber report urges state business incentives overhaul, ways to stem ‘brain drain’
A new report from the Greater Omaha Chamber urges a revamp of state business incentives and other changes to help stem "brain drain."
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, partners with global digital skills platform Simplilearn to launch five AI-focused professional programmes for business leaders
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Reversing Prediabetes Key To Protecting Heart Health, Experts Say
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People on the verge of type 2 diabetes can cut their risk of death from heart disease by more than 50% if they bring their blood sugar levels back to normal, a new study says. Patients with prediabetes reduced their heart ...
Ranking the top Ohio high school stories of 2025 in Columbus
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How Northwest Rankin's De’Shawn Dillon is in rare company as Power 4 dual-sport recruit
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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.
Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know
A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles.
Yann LeCun's advice for young students wanting to go into AI
Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun said current and prospective CS students need to focus on skills "with a long shelf life."
Yann LeCun's advice for young students wanting to go into AI
Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun said current and prospective CS students need to focus on skills "with a long shelf life."
Capital and culture: How changing business models may alter nonprofits’ mission
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Tappan Zee HS social media marketing class partners with Blauvelt shop
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 22, 2025: Norwin, Upper St. Clair set for rematch
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AI is revolutionizing business but it can’t form the leaders we need
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Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: UConn at DePaul
The No. 5 Huskies visit the Blue Demons as UConn looks to maintain its Big East dominance.
This simulation reveals what really happens near black holes
Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and matter, researchers have built simulations that closely match real astronomical observations. These models reveal how matter forms chaotic, glowing disks and launches powerful outflows as it falls into black holes. It’s a major step toward decoding how these cosmic engines actually work.
Mental health conditions are associated with increased risk of subsequent self-harm, assault and unintentional injuries in two nations
Nature Mental Health - In this two-nation administrative register study (~5 million individuals), mental health conditions were linked to subsequent unintentional, self-harm and assault...
Why most health resolutions fail—and what science says actually works
As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few popular resolutions you’re better off skipping.
Why most health resolutions fail—and what science says actually works
As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few popular resolutions you’re better off skipping.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Jessica Boehm on DOJ probe into Sen. Kelly
Axios reporter Jessica Boehm discusses the recent escalation of the Department of Defense’s investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly. Then they talk about the late Rob Reiner’s remarkable impact on film and his lasting legacy.
Full-length Replay: Oklahoma State at Nebraska
From Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended
Nintendo is officially ending production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle – at least in the United States. That news comes from an internal GameStop memo. In it, the retailer states: “This bundle SKU has now reached end of lifecycle, and additional units will no longer be produced. Future replenishment of Nintendo Switch 2 will be the base...
When 1 Is Greater Than 11
The manner of Duke’s 1 non-conference loss risks derailing a historically impressive 11-0 start.
Wrestling starts to heat up, other high school top performers
Top performances of the week for high school sports in the Battle Creek-area, including boys/girls basketball, wrestling and swimming.
Alexander Isak injury: Liverpool striker feared to have suffered significant damage to lower leg, Sky Sports News understands
Alexander Isak is feared to have suffered a significant lower-leg injury, Sky Sports News understands; Isak scored the opener in the 2-1 win against Tottenham on Saturday but was unable to continue after being caught late by Micky van de Ven