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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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Congress leaves for holidays without deal to extend health care subsidies: Here's how it affects you

Monday marked the deadline for Covered California enrollees to select their health plans for 2026, with many waiting until the last minute, hoping for congressional action. But with Congress now on break, those who rely on Affordable Care Act coverage will see premiums climb significantly in the new year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:40 PM EST • Health • abc7news.com
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Strategists break down the year in politics
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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 PM EST • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4743-4749:  Polygons in the Hollow

Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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Manor College Receives Commonwealth Grant for Dental Health Center Expansion

The grant will go towards increasing the size and modernizing the Dental Health Center on Manor College’s campus. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has granted Local Share Account funds that will benefit the expansion and renovation of Manor College’s Dental Health Center. “We are thrilled to move this project forward in such Read more >

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:09 PM EST • Health • manor.edu
New Zealand Consumer, Business Optimism to Stoke Economic Growth

New Zealand business confidence soared to a three-decade high in December and the mood of consumers also surged, adding to signs of further economic expansion in the fourth quarter and into 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:39 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Maryland takes next step toward redistricting, but roadblocks remain

A new political map in the state still faces an uphill battle in the next General Assembly session, amid opposition to the idea from Senate President Bill Ferguson.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:03 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Five Measles Cases Identified in Fremont County, Bringing Wyoming’s Total to Fourteen - Wyoming Department of Health

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified five cases of measles among Fremont County residents. All five cases are part of the same chain of transmission, with the initial exposures to measles occurring outside the state and potential subsequent spread among close contacts. The five cases include both adults and children. All individuals were […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:38 PM EST • Health • health.wyo.gov
The 2025 Faces Quiz: Do You Recognize These Notable Entertainment Stars?

See how well you know the television, movie, music and literary figures of 2025 with The New York Times Faces Quiz.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:34 PM EST • Entertainment • nytimes.com
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Riot Has a Secret Plan to Remake Its ‘League of Legends’ Game

A refreshed version being called ‘League Next’ is planned for 2027

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:06 PM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Dr. Ed Nowottnick

Ed Nowottnick serves as the program scientist for the Radiation Sciences Program for the Atmosphere within NASA’s Earth Science Division’s Research and

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Armand Duplantis wins BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2025

Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year award for the second year in succession.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
HPE offloads its Telco Solutions business in deal with HCLTech

Cloud and digital services consulting firm HCLTech is buying HPE's Telco Solutions businessThe deal is the second between the two companies in as many years

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:50 PM EST • Business • fierce-network.com
LG Will Let TV Owners Delete Microsoft Copilot After Customer Outcry

LG Electronics Inc. will let owners of its televisions delete Microsoft Corp.’s artificial intelligence software amid a consumer backlash.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:26 PM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
NASA Instrument Reveals New Ability to Gather Nighttime Light Data

Since launching in 2023, TEMPO data has set a record at the Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) for most mission data downloads by users in a single year –

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:23 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
New Hubble images may solve the case of a disappearing exoplanet

A massive collision between two asteroid-sized bodies around a nearby star offers a rare look at the violent process of planetary construction.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
D.C. auditor finds advisory neighborhood commissioner misused public funds

The auditor found that Salim Adofo, the ANC 8C chair who ran for D.C. Council twice, used government funds for politics and referred the case to the D.C. attorney general.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The Muttropolitan Pet: A Small Business Making Big Moves in the DMV

This small business spotlight features The Muttropolitan Pet, a Washington, DC gem that has grown rapidly thanks to the vision and passion of its founder.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:07 PM EST • Business • wjla.com
NASA’s Europa Clipper Observes Comet 3I/ATLAS

NASA’s Europa Clipper mission observed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on Nov. 6 from a distance of about 102 million miles (164 million kilometers). Captured

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
2025 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Nominees

The best boingers of the year, and a clever suspension adjacent invention.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • pinkbike.com
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande among 'Entertainment Weekly' Entertainers of the Year

Both Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande have had big years — scoring hit records, appearing in film and television projects, announcing tours and earning award nominations — so it's no surprise they both made Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year list for 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • digital.abcaudio.com
Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection

Celebrate this festive occasion with the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Technology • pokemon.com
Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today unveiled its new Sports Talk lineup, debuting Monday, December 29, 2025. This bold expansion delivers nonstop sports conversation, expert analysis, and fan engagement across all major platforms. The new programming lineup features a mix of established voices and rising stars, giving listeners access to compelling content around the clock. The Jim Rome Show will remain in its prime 3 pm – 6 pm ET weekday sl

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Russia’s return to sports competitions ignites outrage in Ukraine

Kyiv denounces steps that “whitewash the aggressor” even as Moscow’s full-scale invasion continues unabated.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • politico.eu
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The Futuristic New Progen Luiva Supercar Arrives for the Holidays in GTA Online

Don’t be alarmed by the absence of a roof, windshield, or windows — that’s all part of Progen’s creative vision… and the Luiva’s goal of fusing high-caliber performance with weightlessness. Think of it as a super powered sleigh that's purpose-built for...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:59 AM EST • Technology • rockstargames.com
Sky Sports remains exclusive home of The Masters Tournament with more live coverage than ever before

Sky Sports will remain the exclusive home of the Masters tournament in a new multi-year extension with Augusta National Golf Club; the 2026 Masters will take place from April 6-12 as Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion after completing the career Grand Slam in 2025

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • skysports.com
Here’s What’s In Each ‘Fortnite’ Winterfest Cabin Present

Want to grab some free gifts from the Fortnite Winterfest cabin? Here is what is in each present so you can make some informed decisions

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
New downtown entertainment district announced as part of Water Street Tampa expansion

The team behind the transformative Water Street Tampa development announced plans for a new entertainment district in downtown that will build upon Water

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:09 AM EST • Entertainment • thatssotampa.com
Four GOP lawmakers break with leadership, force vote on ACA subsidy extension

Drama unfolded on Capitol Hill Wednesday

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Truth Social parent company Trump Media & Technology Group announced a deal on Thursday to merge with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:08 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
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WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska | Bureau of Land Management

Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • blm.gov
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
Trump Media to Combine With TAE to Build Nuclear Fusion Business

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. and TAE Technologies Inc. agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6 billion.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:46 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Bernard Arnault still isn't ready to talk about LVMH's real-life 'Succession' drama

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault generally avoids succession talk, keeping investors guessing about future leadership at the luxury giant.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:07 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent

Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner

Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:25 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Principal Exits $800 Million Hong Kong Pension Business

Principal Financial Group Inc. is withdrawing from another pension business in Hong Kong as the US financial services firm seeks to cut administrative costs, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:53 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Rethinking Business Education: Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair, INSEAD Board of Directors

INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location

Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green camera/microphone dot.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:54 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Role Model to headline entertainment for 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic

Will perform at Enterprise NHL pregame fan festival, also during 1st intermission at loanDepot park on Jan. 2

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:18 PM EST • Entertainment • nhl.com
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela

The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Version 1.0.3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Update today

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:55 PM EST • Technology • nintendolife.com
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Written by Margaret Deahn, Ph.D. student at Purdue University

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:25 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year

Nature - The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Semlitz Fellowship builds bridges between sustainability science and business

The Semlitz Family Sustainability Fellows program brings together MBA and early career science students to strengthen the intersection between sustainability science and business decision making.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • news.cornell.edu
U.S. Mental Health Ratings Continue to Worsen

Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults describe their mental health as excellent, down 14 points from 2019 and the first reading below 30%.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • news.gallup.com
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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:46 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
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 …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Republicans defy House leadership to force vote on healthcare subsidies

Democrats push vote on extension of healthcare subsidies that millions of people rely on for coverage.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:58 PM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
No stadium yet, but women's sports campus coming to Fiesta Mall site

Developers sidestepped questions about professional soccer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:28 PM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has received its version 1.0.3 update, and here are the full official English patch notes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:11 PM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Senators press FCC Chair Carr over Kimmel suspension, agency's independence

Carr contended that because the five-member panel does not have for-cause removal protections, it is not an independent agency

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing new rules limiting congressional oversight visits, finding that Democratic lawmakers are likely to succeed in their claim that the policy violates federal law governing congressional access to detention facilities.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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
Owner of CT roofing business sentenced to 15 months in prison for tax evasion

He also was ordered to pay more than $1.1 million to the IRS and $578,259 to the Connecticut Medicaid program, officials said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:43 PM EST • Business • nhregister.com
GOP seizes on Dem civil war as progressives jump into key 2026 Senate races: ‘They're in shambles’

Progressive Democrats enter competitive Senate primaries amid party divisions, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas campaign highlighting ideological rifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Heading into 2026, Commissioners reaffirm commitment to business community

Douglas County has a strong history of eliminating barriers for business investment, creating effective partnerships, and maintaining a low-tax environment. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners reaffirmed its commitment to…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Business • douglas.co.us
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay

The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Health • fiercebiotech.com
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON GOP HEALTHCARE BILL: “REPUBLICANS NEED TO BRING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION BILL TO THE FLOOR TODAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, emphasizing that House Republicans have a responsibility to join House Democrats in protecting Americans’ healthcare after he received 218 signatures on his discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES: For months now, Democrats have made clear that we have a […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • jeffries.house.gov
Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029

The Academy Awards will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Scientists build a window into the fourth dimension
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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • newscientist.com
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:59 PM EST • Entertainment • wtop.com
Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired for cause after administrative review revealed 'serious professional misconduct'

Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave from Ohio on Dec. 1.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Netflix Signs Deal With Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports for Exclusive Video Rights to Three Podcasts

Netflix clinched a multiyear pact with Dave Portnoy's Barstool Sports giving the streaming giant exclusive rights to video versions of a trio of its popular podcasts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • variety.com
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…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Apple’s Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook Was Tested With An A15 Bionic, Making It Slower Than The Current-Generation iPad, Retail Versions Said To Feature An A18 Pro

The low-cost MacBook currently in development was leaked to be tested with an A15 Bionic, but luckily, the commercial units will likely feature the A18 Pro

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Google's Gemini 3 Flash model outperforms GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks

Almost exactly a month after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro in November, Google has begun rolling out the more efficient Flash version of its latest AI model.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies

Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • c-span.org
New Landsat Science Team Announced

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with NASA, has named the new Landsat Science Team that will support the world’s longest-running Earth observation mission for a planned 2026-2030 term.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:36 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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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
Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations

The extensions, available for Chromium browsers, harvest full AI conversations over months.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
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
Mikado Closed After Board of Health Inspection

According to the health inspection report, the Main street Asian fusion restaurant was dinged for not meeting state and local cleanliness standards and improperly handling food.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Health • vineyardgazette.com
NFL Playoff Projections: Bears vs. Packers highlights some huge Week 16 divisional showdowns
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Live updates: GOP health care bill comes to House floor; Senate takes up NDAA

The House is set to vote Wednesday on a narrow, GOP-crafted health care bill, having shut down any chance of an amendment that includes an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. A contentious …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:39 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
What Netflix's co-CEOs are saying after WBD rejected Paramount's hostile bid

Warner Bros. Discovery just turned down a hostile bid from Paramount Skydance. Netflix's co-CEOs sent a letter about the decision and the deal.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:27 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Snakes' mind-bending 'heat vision' inspires scientists to build a 4K imaging system that could one day fit into your smartphone

The human eye can only detect wavelengths in the visible light range, but a new imaging system will let us "see" infrared radiation using smartphones.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Trump spent 2025 attacking science. That could set back his “Genesis Mission.”

Trump’s AI “Manhattan Project” will fail if DOGE cuts are kept, critics say.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • arstechnica.com
Help Shape the Health of Spokane County — Apply to Join the Board of…

Have you ever thought about how public health decisions are made in our community? Many people haven’t and that’s why your voice might be needed. The…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • srhd.org
Thermal Energy Receives $1.5 Million in Repeat Business from Multinational Building Materials Company

Turnkey heat recovery project for four two-stage HeatSponge boiler economizers to be installed at second customer siteOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction solutions to major corporations around the world, today announced an order valued at approximately $1.5 million from a leading multinational building...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
When politics overtakes the pulpit, faith and community lose

A call for open-hearted, compassionate Christianity free of political messaging.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Politics • beaconjournal.com
Fallout Season 3 is now being written, with future collaborations between the show and games being discussed

Todd Howard Fallout Season 3 is in the writing stage, and there are discussions around future game collaborations happening.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:07 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Jack Smith testifies in closed-door House Judiciary Committee session as GOP ramps up probe of Trump prosecution

Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify Wednesday in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his prosecutions of Donald Trump.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Will Congress compromise on health costs? Americans worry.

What if I told you there is a bipartisan plan on the table to compromise on Obamacare subsidies extensions?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:31 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
RFK Jr., unconstrained by Congress, presses ahead to reshape health care

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., unconstrained by Congress, is pressing ahead in his mission to reshape health care.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Fed rates are driving the white-collar recession

America's job market is paralyzed — and white-collar workers are struggling to land roles. The real culprit is high interest rates, not AI.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:23 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
'Fallout' is bleak but funny science fission : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Fallout is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. The series is set in the game's post-apocalyptic world – an America divided into factions wrestling for control of an irradiated wasteland. When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless – and kinda funny. Fallout just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we’re revisiting our conversation about the show.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Vt. delegation expresses concern over potential lapse in health care coverage

Vermont’s congressional delegation is warning of red financial flags if health care benefits lapse for millions of Americans.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:28 PM EST • Health • wcax.com
Samsung new Micro RGB TVs make a compelling argument to switch from OLED - especially in these sizes

Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV lineup next year to include six new sizes, each equipped with Vision AI features.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:20 PM EST • Technology • zdnet.com
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:36 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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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
'I'm pissed': Speaker removes two bipartisan provisions from defense policy bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson removed the provisions at the 11th hour

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:09 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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House set to vote on GOP health care bill this week
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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:03 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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College sports 'visionary' Neinas dies at age 93

Chuck Neinas, the onetime Big Eight commissioner whose media savvy and dealmaking helped turn college football into the multibillion-dollar business it is today, died Tuesday.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:35 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Samsung Expands Premium Micro RGB Lineup for 2026 With New Sizes and Advanced Features

From 115-inch cinematic displays to 55-inch premium formats, the new lineup offers enhanced color precision and intelligent processing capabilities

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • news.samsung.com