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What scientists found inside Titan was not what anyone expected

For years, scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a global ocean beneath its frozen surface. A new look at Cassini data now suggests something very different: a thick, slushy interior with pockets of liquid water rather than an open sea. A subtle delay in how Titan deforms under Saturn’s gravity revealed this stickier structure. These slushy environments could still be promising places to search for life.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:16 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Alabama vs. Oklahoma score, live updates: Follow College Football Playoff first-round action
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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:06 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
College Football Playoff first-round preview and how to watch

We give a quick breakdown of each first-round game, including how you can watch the College Football Playoff.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:23 PM EST • Sports • aseaofblue.com
Football gossip: Mainoo, Semenyo, Johnson, Lauriente, Neves, Silva, Dunk, Dumfries

Manchester United open talks with Antoine Semenyo but Kobbie Mainoo keen to leave Old Trafford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in for Brennan Johnson and three Premier League clubs interested in Denzel Dumfries.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:50 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Medtronic announces filing of IPO registration statement for Diabetes business, MiniMed

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that its Diabetes business, which as previously announced will operate under the name MiniMed, has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of newly issued common stock. The separation is expected to be completed through a series of capital markets transactions, with a preferred path of an IPO and subsequent spl

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:20 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Titans Sports Network and Overnght Announce Multiyear Partnership

Overnght Media Group and Titans Sports Network have entered a multiyear partnership that will provide Cal State Fullerton students with hands-on experience in live sports production across a wide range of sports, including water polo, football and more. Through this partnership, students will have the opportunity to work alongside Overnght’s production teams, gaining real-world experience […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:22 PM EST • Sports • news.fullerton.edu
Previewing Virginia basketball’s matchup versus Maryland

Virginia is set to take on Maryland Saturday evening.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:43 PM EST • Sports • streakingthelawn.com
Long Beach Sports News, Sports Scores: Long Beach Press-Telegram

Sports News and Sports Scores in Long Beach, including Dodgers, Lakers, Angels Baseball, USC, UCLA and California State University Long Beach

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Sports • presstelegram.com
Impact on global mental health care delivery and research

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition, yet most do not receive adequate care. Persistent barriers such as underfunding, workforce…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Health • news.harvard.edu
Governor awards $20 million to expand rural primary care - 32 health care organizations to strengthen services statewide - Office of the Governor

SANTA FE — Thirty-two rural health care organizations will share $20 million in Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards to expand primary care services across New Mexico. The fiscal year 2026 awards support projects that strengthen local health care capacity and improve access to coordinated, person-centered care in underserved areas — from tribal communities in […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:53 PM EST • Health • governor.state.nm.us
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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 […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:28 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Best Missouri sports betting apps: Top MO sportsbook apps to earn $3,000 in bonus offers, promos

Missouri betting apps are now accepting real-money bets, and this page will guide you through the best sports betting apps currently available in Missouri.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:42 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
College basketball power rankings: Duke, Arizona move up

The undefeated Vanderbilt Commodores made a big jump in this week's Power Rankings.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Proof that Texas A&M volleyball's run is more methodical than magical

The Aggies reject the notion that their NCAA women's volleyball title game run is magical, or that they're riding momentum. They say it's by design.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
MLB rumors: Phillies trade reliever to Royals, Padres land KBO star

Here's the latest from baseball's hot stove on Friday, Dec. 19

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:39 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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College Football Playoff storylines: Double-duty coaches stretched thin

Plus, does Alabama's Kalen DeBoer face a must-win against Oklahoma?

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:05 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:58 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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NFL Week 16, College Football Playoff get underway for definitive sports weekend

It's a huge football weekend and the NFL already delivered big news with Seahawks vs. Rams

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:26 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
College Football Playoff expert picks: Predictions, odds for first-round games

Get expert picks and predictions for the first-round games of the College Football Playoff

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The Business of Sports Tourism: How Dallas Converts Sporting Events Into Long-Term Economic Growth

On the DLC Drop Podcast, Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul explains how the region recruits major sporting events—and what hosting nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches means for Dallas–Fort Worth’s economy, community, and global brand.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • marketscale.com
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[...]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:46 AM EST • Business • insidernj.com
Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 19, 2025: Last 2 WPIAL 5A champs to collide in boys hoops

The final Friday before the holidays is a big one for section battles in WPIAL boys basketball.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:31 AM EST • Sports • tribhssn.triblive.com
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Thursday, Dec. 18

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Thursday, Dec. 18.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:04 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Seahawks top Rams in OT: Winners and losers from huge NFC West battle

USA TODAY Sports was at the NFC West "Thursday Night Football" battle. Here are the winners and losers from the Week 16 instant classic.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:31 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Time Moves Faster on Mars, And Scientists Finally Know by How Much

"This is the closest we have been to realizing the science fiction vision of expanding across the Solar System."

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:08 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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Rams vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time, spread: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle best bets for 'TNF'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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NFL DFS picks, Seahawks vs. Rams: Daily Fantasy lineup advice for 'Thursday Night Football'

Daily Fantasy multimillionaire Mike McClure reveals his daily Fantasy football picks for Seattle vs. Los Angeles on 'TNF'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:59 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Football gossip: Semenyo, Neves, Fernandes, Rashford, Smit, Jackson, Saka, Guilherme

Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes' release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing new Arsenal contract.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:45 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Nick Saban: Group of 5 should have separate College Football Playoff

Tulane, James Madison part of this year’s CFP

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Sports • al.com
Climate Science’s ‘Global Mothership’ Is Crashing

And somehow the Trump administration plans to keep its weather forecasting powers intact.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:25 PM EST • Science • theatlantic.com
Top 25 Redding-area girls basketball players for the 2025-26 season

See the top 25 Redding-area girls basketball players for the 2025-26 high school season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:49 PM EST • Sports • redding.com
Oklahoma football falls as favorites for five prized prospects

Thursday was a busy day in the world Oklahoma football recruiting. Well, expectations rose, anyway.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:20 PM EST • Sports • soonerswire.usatoday.com
Why does free agency matter more in MLB than in other sports?: Watch

Baseball free agency is unlike any other major-league free agency in North American sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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College basketball conference rankings: Big 12 tops high-major hierarchy

With nonconference play winding down, here's how the high-major conference hierarchy is shaping up

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science

By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • theweek.com
'Cincinnati may be out of the mix, but pride still counts for fantasy football' — Tale of the Take, Week 16
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The top global health and healthcare stories from 2025

From climate change health impacts to transformative discoveries for brain health, here are the top health stories of the year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Health • weforum.org
Photo gallery: North Marion defeats East Fairmont, 86-77 in 2OT

RACHEL, W.Va. — Photo gallery from North Marion’s 86-77, double overtime win over East Fairmont. (Photo gallery courtesy of Teran Malone/Malone Sports Media) Full gallery available here North Marion (1-0): Eli Ramsey – 29 points Conner Balwanz – 20 points Maddox Batson – 13 points East Fairmont (1-1): Cayden Cooper – 21 points Hudson Brand

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:36 PM EST • Sports • wvmetronews.com
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Fantasy Football Week 16 Half-PPR Rankings
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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:16 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Dec. 18

Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
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Science Lab: Why NFL players refuse to tank

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • dallascowboys.com
Syracuse women’s basketball: an updated look at the Orange’s metrics

The numbers are loving ‘Cuse so far this season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • nunesmagician.com
2025 Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB
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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:32 AM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
The best games of 2025: The ballots

Find out how The A.V. Club's games editors and writers fit the overwhelming deluge of games released this year into a single top 25 list.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:47 AM EST • Technology • avclub.com
Could the Bears move to... Northwest Indiana?

In today's edition: The Bears could move to Indiana, Alcaraz splits with his coach, Anthony Joshua's "license to kill," the World Cup's record $50 million prize, baseball behind bars, and more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Rashid Shaheed start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Rashid Shaheed ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Rams.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
Letter from the Sports Editor: ‘We sleep in May’

Popularized by Jon Rothstein and shamelessly overused by personnel of The Daily Beacon sports department, the phrase “We sleep in May” is the epitome of college basketball. This time of year is chaos. And that is what makes it like no other. No other sport does the overlapping that college basketball does. In the 2024...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:46 AM EST • Sports • utdailybeacon.com
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.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • si.com
Who's playing Thursday Night Football tonight? Where to stream TNF

Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight live time to kickoff NFL Week 16? When does the game start? Here's what, where, how to stream.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:03 AM EST • Sports • app.com
Advancing health equity for people on the move

On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four

Kyndal Stowers was medically retired because of concussions before transferring to Texas A&M. After helping the Aggies oust No. 1 Nebraska, she's ready to star in the final four.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
Examining Democrats’ 2025 Victories in Pennsylvania and What They Could Mean for the Future

A look at key 2025 results as well as voter registration trends in Pennsylvania

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Politics • centerforpolitics.org
Reading vs Luton Town: 2025/26 Match Preview

The Royals host League One football for the final time in 2025, with Luton the visitors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:35 AM EST • Sports • thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
Hartfield Grad Leads Conference in Tackles for Southern Miss Football

Chris Jones has dominated the Sun Belt Conference. The Southern Miss sophomore led the league in tackles and helped USM lead the nation in interceptions this season. He says his roots at Hartfield prepared him for success. He plays in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:35 AM EST • Sports • wjtv.com
Basketball box scores, other sports scores for Wednesday, December 17, 2025; Thursday's schedule

WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball NON-SECTION Charleroi 62, Steel Valley 27 Steel Valley 0 17 5 5 — 27 Charleroi 29 13 10 10 — 62 High...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:02 AM EST • Sports • post-gazette.com
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Trump declares he is 'fixing' the nation in prime-time speech

Trump touted the state of the economy, his crackdown on crime and immigration at home, and some of his actions globally

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG): Reassessing Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound and CWT Acquisition Progress

Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) has been quietly reshaping its business travel platform, and the stock’s recent mix of gains over the past month and weakness year to date has investors reassessing its trajectory. See our latest analysis for Global Business Travel Group. Despite the year to date share price return sitting in negative territory, the recent 1 month share price rebound and a solid three year total shareholder return suggest sentiment may be stabilising around Global Business...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:12 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Nationals reportedly hiring Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old Phillies assistant GM, as new general manager

Washington's president of baseball operations is 35 and its manager is 33. The organization's youth movement is rolling full steam ahead.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk

Plus, humanitarian crises surge as global aid dries up.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:18 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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‘14 strong.’ Gritty Kentucky volleyball faces program’s second-ever Final Four

No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball is two wins away from becoming the most-decorated team in program history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
College Football Playoff Predictions: First-Round Winners to The National Champion

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:05 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:21 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Another Notre Dame player will enter the transfer portal

Notre Dame football will lose its third player to the transfer portal once it opens early next month.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:16 PM EST • Sports • fightingirishwire.usatoday.com
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

/PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, announced today that the Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) did not meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Brensocatib was well tolerated, with no new safety signals identified

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Game Awards 2025 Set New Record, Delivering Whopping 171 Million Livestreams Worldwide

The 2025 Game Awards show again set new viewership records with an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, up 11% from last year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • variety.com
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Lafayette on Saturday

Scarlet Knights Round Out Nonconference Slate By Hosting The Leopards

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Sports • onthebanks.com
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream

The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: Post Exam Edition

Where do the ACC teams rank after taking time for exams?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Will Week 15's unexpected fantasy football playoff heroes deliver again?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chicago Snowballs Aim to Reinvent Baseball with Entertainment

The Chicago Snowballs are the newest baseball-entertainment team that begins next May at Kerry Wood Cubs Field in Chicago.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:26 AM EST • Entertainment • stadiumjourney.com
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A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
CIAC bans Connecticut sports writer from high school games and events for 'expression of violence'

The writer complained in the column about spending $56 for a copy of his birth certificate and a Real ID to attend a high school football game at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:55 AM EST • Sports • ctinsider.com
Stars, hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:36 AM EST • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
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DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for Bulls-Cavaliers, Delaware-Louisiana, Timberwolves-Grizzlies

DraftKings offers a $200 bonus on a $5 winning wager for Wednesday NBA and college football betting

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: TE Edition

Which tight end is going to take you to a Christmas fantasy championship?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:55 AM EST • Sports • touchdownwire.usatoday.com
MSU ranks in top 7% for interdisciplinary science

Among 991 institutions across 94 countries, MSU ranked No. 56 globally. MSU’s worldwide rank places the university at No. 20 out of 47 participating U.S universities and No. 19 out of the 28 participating Association of American Universities.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:26 AM EST • Science • msutoday.msu.edu
Trump to address nation as health care hangs in balance, Epstein files deadline nears | Sunrise

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Knicks win the NBA Cup behind a balanced team effort

In today's edition: Knicks win NBA Cup, Crawford retires from boxing, the parallels between Pete Golding and Steve Fisher, NFL power rankings, emailing with the Warriors owner, and more.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:41 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OpenAI is the latest in Silicon Valley to hire a former British politician

The ChatGPT maker has hired former British Chancellor George Osborne to run the global arm of its "Stargate" AI infrastructure initiative.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Pro baseball player Duncan Davitt spends offseason as sports reporter

Iowa native and Chicago White Sox minor-league pitcher Duncan Davitt spends his offseasons covering high school sports as a reporter.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 AM EST • Sports • desmoinesregister.com
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Recent injuries won't deter NFL's push for 18 games
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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:16 AM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
Top 90 fantasy football PPR RBs for Week 16

Chet Gresham takes us through the top 90 PPR running backs for Week 16

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'Long term, Brighton are in a great place'

Former Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens believes the current group of players reflects a model the Seagulls have refined over a number of seasons, but stressed that potential alone is no longer enough once players step into the first team environment. Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Stephens believes Brighton's continued reliance on youth has once again put the spotlight on the balance between development and results. Long term, Brighton are in a great place.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:57 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
Beloved referee who officiated youth sports for 30 years dies on court during basketball game

A beloved youth sports referee died on the court during a basketball game in Indiana.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:55 AM EST • Sports • 12onyourside.com
I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he thought he edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the third Ashes Test.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:46 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995

This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:53 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Tuesday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
SM Entertainment accelerates US push with early debut plans for rookie acts

SM Entertainment is moving more aggressively into the US market, deploying its rookie groups earlier than ever as part of its evolving global strategy. For year

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:08 AM EST • Entertainment • koreaherald.com
Jared Kushner’s Luxury Dreams Collide With Balkan Politics

His firm pulled out of a planned luxury hotel in Serbia after anti-government protests, while a resort in Albania is being overshadowed by local scandals.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
CFP debutants Miami, Texas A&M welcome playoff proving ground

Few teams came closer to the top of the sport without reaching the College Football Playoff than Texas A&M and Miami.

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Ankeny school district to unveil plans for new sports fields in January

The Ankeny school district will outline plans for new middle school baseball and softball fields at a public hearing set for early January.

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Kansas State Football: It’s All About Trust

Drew likes what he sees with the developing K-State staff.

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Tomball businesses brace for planned power outage during critical holiday week

Tomball businesses face disruption due to a planned power outage on Wednesday, impacting holiday sales. Utility upgrades aim to prevent future extended outages.

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UNC Basketball vs. ETSU: Live Discussion

The Heels seek their 10th win of the season against the Buccaneers.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:32 PM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Live blog, updates for UNC-ETSU basketball Tuesday night

Here's your go-to source for live updates throughout Tuesday night's UNC-ETSU basketball game.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:02 PM EST • Sports • tarheelswire.usatoday.com
12/17 Big Ten basketball preview: Arizona State at UCLA

UCLA battles an old conference foe, USC takes on UTSA and Oregon welcomes in-state Portland all on Wednesday.

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Baltimore Ravens Week 15 Rookie Report

Here’s how the Ravens’ rookies factored into their Week 15 win over the Bengals.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:50 PM EST • Sports • baltimorebeatdown.com