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Analysis: Trump’s divisive address to the nation, annotated

President Donald Trump tried to hit the reset button with Americans on Wednesday night by reminding them of the Biden administration and arguing his own policies have driven down prices and made America great.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Business • washco-md.net
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Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women’s sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:08 PM EST • Sports • washingtonspirit.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
HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors

The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America. An interview with Dr. Joanna Dee Das.

Washington University professor Dr. Joanna Dee Das has done research at the intersection of live performance and history. Her latest book is titled "Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America." Dr. Das spoke with KSMU about her book earlier this month.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ksmu.org
Tom Durkin | The journey: People over politics

“Everyone’s on a journey,” Dianna Hill used to remind me gently whenever I got upset with what someone did or didn’t do. Maybe 5’2” in heels and just barely topping 100 pounds, Dianna had the look and soft voice of the perfect kindergarten teacher. She taught 8th-grade algebra. Dianna was empathy personified. She could feel […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:52 AM EST • Politics • yubanet.com
New 3,500-seat venue announced in plans for entertainment district in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new entertainment district was announced for downtown Tampa by Strategic Property Partners on Thursday. The new district will feature: A 3,500-seat music and performance venu…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Entertainment • wfla.com
Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year

Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:12 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.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
3,500-Seat Entertainment District Planned in Downtown Tampa

Strategic Property Partners plans a new entertainment district in downtown Tampa featuring a 3,500-seat venue, hotel, retail and parking near Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:07 AM EST • Entertainment • tbbwmag.com
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Banijay Entertainment Expands Creator Push With Breakout Format ‘All Star Hide and Seek’ From Finnish YouTuber Roni Bäck (EXCLUSIVE)

Banijay has picked up the breakout streaming format 'All Star Hide and Seek,' underscoring a broader push into creator-led entertainment.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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UNI Athletics sets All-Sports Reunion for Homecoming 2026

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The UNI Athletics Department on Thursday announced that it will hold an all-sports reunion as part of the 2026 homecoming celebration.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • unipanthers.com
Factorial and Cartesian Growth Corporation III (Nasdaq: CGCT) Announce Business Combination Agreement to Accelerate Commercialization of Solid-State Battery Technology

Factorial Inc. (“Factorial”), a leader in solid-state battery technology, and Cartesian Growth Corporation III (“Cartesian III”), a special purpose acquisiti...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • businesswire.com
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:24 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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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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California’s Geospatial Science in Action

How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 AM EST • Science • audubon.org
Following controversial bans from Steam and Epic, Santa Ragione's Horses has sold 18k copies and repaid debts

Horses has sold over 18k copies, despite being banned from Epic and Steam.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Johnson Wagner leaving Golf Channel for CBS Sports

Golfweek has learned that Wagner is leaving the cable channel to join CBS Sports as an on-course reporter, a role previously filled by Colt Knost.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:03 AM EST • Sports • golfweek.usatoday.com
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series

Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual “John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • fau.edu
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
Wayne Guymon Named Vice President & General Manager of Learfield’s USC Sports Properties

LOS ANGELES – Learfield and USC Athletics announced today that 25-year industry veteran Wayne Guymon has been named the Vice President & General Manager of t...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • usctrojans.com
Phone Updates Used to Be Annoying. The Latest iOS Is Awful

Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
FanDuel and FanDuel Sports Network Launch Bet Tracking Across Select NBA and NHL Games

FanDuel and Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, the largest holder of local sports media rights, announce the launch of Bet ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:57 AM EST • Sports • sportsvideo.org
Sphere Entertainment Names Felicia Yue as EVP and CTO, Sphere

Sphere Entertainment Co. announces that Felicia Yue, a seasoned entertainment technology leader, has joined the company as Executive Vice President, ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Entertainment • sportsvideo.org
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Kent State University Adds Women’s Wrestling as 20th Varsity Sport, Planned to Compete in 2027 - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced today that women's wrestling will become the athletics department's 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addit...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:58 AM EST • Sports • kentstatesports.com
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:04 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Russia gave Putin its annual review of the Ukraine war. Here are 10 highlights.

Russia disclosed several new figures on Wednesday, including how much it's specifically spent on the war and how many soldiers it hired in 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be issuing checks to members of the United States military for $1,776 – in honor of the country’s founding – calling the payment the “Warrior Dividend.”

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:26 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address

Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:59 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces Minority Investor Updates to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

/PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment ("MSE"), one of the nation's leading integrated sports, media, and entertainment companies, today announced...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:27 PM EST • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here’s how to use it

Following yesterday’s announcement that Apple Music would soon be available on ChatGPT, the app is now live. Here’s what you can do with it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Midlands families face healthcare uncertainty as Cigna, Lexington Health split

Midlands families insured through Cigna are facing new uncertainty about their healthcare after an announcement that Cigna will no longer cover care at Lexington Health the same way.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • wistv.com
Societies must adapt to the rise of multimodality cardiac imaging

ASE President David Wiener detailed some of the many ways imaging societies need to adapt now that so many imagers are specializing in multiple modalities. It may be time to change how annual conferences are scheduled, for example, so that the costs of travel are easier to manage.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
'Silver tsunami' of retiring business owners leaves Main Streets at a crossroads

Michigan still adds more businesses than it loses, but business is slowing down as nearly 1 in 4 proprietors reach retirement age.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Business • bridgemi.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
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
SSM Health St. Mary's celebrates Christmas with annual Joy Day

KRCG offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the communities of New Bloomfield, Shaw, Boonville, Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Centralia, Mexico, Auxvasse, Fulton, California, Tipton, Eldon, Wardsville, Westphalia and Sedalia, Missouri.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Health • krcgtv.com
NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

Following Northwestern’s announcement that UnitedHealthcare will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield as the University’s employee health care administrator, human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. The University announced June 12 that all medical plans for NU faculty and staff will be administered by UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, 2026. Faculty...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffman family

Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care Partners With Consulates to Promote Health Care Access and Provide Blood Pressure Screenings - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program today announced a partnership with the Consulate General of Guatemala in New York to provide NYC Care tabling

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:47 PM EST • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
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Savannah business owner offers $25,000 reward for information in Forsyth Park acid attack

Nine Line Apparel is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in last week’s acid attack in Forsyth Park.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • wtoc.com
Report: Fenway Sports Group reaches deal to sell Penguins to Chicago-based firm

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Chicago-based investment group.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:24 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Penguins to be sold to new owners Hoffmann family; Fenway Sports Group out after 3-plus years

Rumors have swirled about a potential sale. Now, the Penguins will have their third owners since 2021.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.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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Schmidt Gives Keynote Address for Political Trust Conference

Professor Vivien Ann Schmidt gave the opening keynote address, titled Political Trust and Legitimacy in the Age of Populism, for the Political Trust conference, organized by CEVIPOF at the French Political Science School at Sciences Po in Paris on December 5, 2025. This year’s conference, named Political Trust: A Challenge for Democracies, brought together researchers from…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:21 PM EST • Politics • bu.edu
WATCH: Doctor-lawmaker blames Obamacare for driving health costs higher

House Republicans unveil healthcare bill promising to cut premiums by 11-12% through association health plans and transparency measures for all Americans, among other initiatives.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:06 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Blizzard Entertainment Boss on Bringing Back BlizzCon, Gaming Brand’s 35th Anniversary Plans: 2026 Will ‘Be the Biggest Year Yet’

Blizzard Entertainment is turning 35 and they want everyone to know it.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy

A new poll shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Houston Matters discusses that story and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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Knicks will not hang banner for NBA Cup win

The Knicks become the first NBA Cup champions to not hang a banner

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:25 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Holiday stage shows in New Orleans: Mannheim Steamroller, 'Nutcrackers' and more

Discover a sleigh-full of festive shows and performances keeping the holiday spirit alive in New Orleans.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • nola.com
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC

The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the fourth and final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 12, the family-owned bakery will receive Chicago Bears led promotion across the

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • chicagobears.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
Karis Community Health receives Health Access Hero Award, including $100,000 grant, from Sun Life and DentaQuest

Karis Community Health has been selected as a 2025 Health Access Hero Award and grant recipient by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest. The $100,000 grant will help expand access to dental care within and beyond Bradley County. The annual Health Access Hero Awards recognize nonprofits and individual change-makers working to broaden access to health services for communities in need.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Employer health insurance costs reach record highs in Oregon

In Oregon, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance climbed to $24,688 last year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
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Samsung will show off its expanded Micro RGB TV series at CES

Samsung has announced that it will be showing off an entire lineup of Micro RGB TVs at CES 2026 ranging from 55- to 115-inch models.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Bitdefender Achieves Exceptional Results in Latest AV-Comparatives Business Security Test

BUCHAREST, Romania & SAN ANTONIO, December 17, 2025--Bitdefender announced outstanding results in the AV-Comparatives Business Security Test.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
UniDoc Completes H3 Health Cube Installation in Italy

AI assisted Health Cube open to patients in Guardia Perticara (Basilicata), Italy VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / UniDoc Health Corp. (CSE:UDOC)(FRA:L7T)(OTCQB:UDOCF) ("UniDoc" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
NVIDIA Plans to Reduce RTX 50 Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026

Reports from Asian supply chain sources suggest that NVIDIA might cut back on making GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first six months of 2026, Videocardz reports. According to Board Channels, overall supply during H1 2026 could be down by roughly 30-40% compared to the same period in 2025, althoug...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
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
Fall nominees for 2026 HSS North Jersey High School Sports Awards

The Record and NorthJersey.com is proud to announce the fall nominees for the North Jersey High School Sports Awards, presented by HSS.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:02 AM EST • Sports • northjersey.com
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 17

Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 17, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:24 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Wright State, Central State not compliant with Ohio ‘science of reading’ standards, state audit finds

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced this week that Wright State and Central State are two of 10 Ohio universities not fully compliant with a new state law requiring Ohio’s teaching institutions to ban literacy approaches other than the “science of reading” from their curriculum.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • daytondailynews.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
Resonac CEO on Business Outlook

Hidehito Takahashi, President and CEO of Resonac, discusses his outlook for demand and business growth for the Japanese semiconductor materials supplier, and says the company will seek to procure rare earths from Australia and Europe. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
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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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:10 PM EST • Business • khou.com
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Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification — a move that would ease federal restrictions, though it would not mean full legalization, according to a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:37 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"

MicroProse is excited to announce its renewed partnership with legendary game developer Geoff Crammond, creator of some of the most influential racing simulation games of the 1990s and early 2000s. Together, we are bringing back his groundbreaking racing game engine in a re-release of the original game technology, enhanced with updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop support, through the upcoming Geoff Crammond Racing series: GCR1, GCR2, GCR3, and GCR4, scheduled to release in 2026. These titles are being reintroduced under new names to reflect our independent direction and to ensure full separation from any official motorsport licensing. While the names are new, the core simulation engine, physics systems, and pioneering gameplay features developed by Geoff Crammond remain at the heart of each release. Geoff Crammond’s original work helped define the foundations of modern racing games, introducing innovations such as advanced real-time physics, highly configurable driving assists (including the ideal racing line, steering help and auto braking), realistic AI driver behaviour, deep telemetry analysis, comprehensive car setup systems, extensive wet weather system, and the list goes on. The GCR series proudly carries this legacy forward. Steam Workshop support will enable the community to create and share custom tracks, cars, liveries, teams, drivers and more. This reunion marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between MicroProse and Geoff Crammond, with further announcements in the series to come. MicroProse is officially back on the track at full speed. GCR1 Steam Page GCR2 Steam Page GCR3 Steam Page GCR4 Steam Page -- MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • gamespress.com
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Health Care Fraud Sentencing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Giselle Alexandria Farrell was sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation and ordered to pay $12,916.56 in restitution after pleading guilty to Medicaid provider fraud. “North Carolinians rely on Medicaid for essential health care,” said Attorney General Jeff […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Health • ncdoj.gov
Polis-backed HOME Act aims to increase Colorado housing near transit, businesses

Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic House Speaker Pro Tempore Andrew Boesenecker on Tuesday unveiled proposed legislation aimed at reducing barriers to building affordable housing. The bill, known as the HOME Act, will enable the construction of more new homes near transit and local businesses. “Today’s announcement is a big step in Colorado’s nation-leading work to […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:07 PM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Johnson Rules Out House Vote to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies

The speaker had planned to give moderate Republicans seeking an extension of the tax credits a vote on their proposal, but said on Tuesday it was simply “not to be.”

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Trump adds 5 more countries to travel ban, imposes new limits on others

The Trump administration announced it was adding Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria to the list

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:19 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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'Sinners,' 'Wicked: For Good,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' advance in Oscars shortlists

The lists will narrow to five when final nominations are announced on Jan. 22.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:35 PM EST • Entertainment • spectrumnews1.com
Space Force Uses Magic: The Gathering-Style Cards To Announce The War Names For Its Satellites

You've really got to see the cards to believe them.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:03 PM EST • Technology • jalopnik.com
Trilith entertainment zone, ‘next-generation’ cinema near grand opening

Following years of design tweaks and construction, the full scope of a public-accessible Trilith project described as a new metro Atlanta epicenter for arts, culture, and entertainment is just weeks from its world premiere. Officials with Trilith LIVE, the entertainment and special events component of the massive New Urbanism project a half-hour south of Atlanta, today announced their grand opening season will officially kick off Jan. 15.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:49 PM EST • Entertainment • atlanta.urbanize.city
Google Labs testing ‘CC’ productivity AI agent that connects to Gmail & Drive, waitlist open

Google Labs today announced a “new experimental AI productivity agent” called “CC.” It will generate and send a “Your Day Ahead” briefing...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:38 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Dunn Economic Development announces recipients of Dunn County Small Business Development Grant

The grant has been awarded to 27 small businesses and startups across Dunn County.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Business • weau.com
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI'

This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the scenes. The backlash has been swift, and now Larian founder and game director Swen Vincke is responding to clarify his remarks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
James Talarico might be the antidote to MAGA Christianity

James Talarico, a Texas state representative and devout Christian, has gained attention for using his faith to advance liberal policies and has now announced his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate …

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Three From Pride Named To College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team

Hempstead, NY - Three members of the Hofstra volleyball team - Beatriz Braga, Lauren Konzen, and Constanza Perez Sain - have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, it was announced today.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:15 AM EST • Sports • gohofstra.com
Inside Apple’s iPhone Road Map, From Foldable Screens to Curved Glass Cases

The iPhone family is growing again. Over the next two years, Apple is planning a major expansion of its smartphone product line that could see it selling at least seven new models of its flagship device by fall 2027, up from five iPhone models today, according to multiple people working directly ...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theinformation.com
Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland are a family divided in new 'The Odyssey' images (exclusive)

New exclusive images of Christopher Nolan's next movie, The Odyssey, show stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Himesh Patel, in adaptation of Homer's epic.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Larian is using generative AI, confirms CEO, but Divinity won't contain anything AI-generated

Larian is using generative AI as part of its game development process, but the studio's new Divinity game won't include anything AI-generated.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:45 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Divinity will be a turn-based RPG and see Larian "unleashed", declares CEO Swen Vincke, replacing the D&D system with one "made for a video game"

Larian CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed the studio's next game, Divinity, will be a turn-based RPG, describing the game as "us unleashed".

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
UK announces independent probe into foreign interference in politics

Minister says probe in response to case of ex-Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill, jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:57 AM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
I visited Japan for a week. From missed experiences to money mistakes, I should've done these 6 things differently.

After spending a week traveling around Japan and Tokyo for the first time as an American, I have regrets about how I planned my trip and spent money.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:48 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Reveals ‘First Light’ Images

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has captured its first images from space, revealing rare views of Earth and the Moon in ultraviolet light. Taken on

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Year in Review: The biggest Arkansas entertainment stories of 2025

Arkansas had an eventful 2025, with Miss Arkansas' Teen Peyton Bolling winning Miss America's Teen 2025, Johnny Cash's music featured in a Super Bowl LIX commercial, the Little Rock Zoo announcing the birth of a baby gorilla, Kid Rock and Gov. Sanders meeting to discuss the Rock the Country music festival, and the Magic Springs amusement park shutting down the Arkansas Twister coaster.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
I’ve been waiting years for Animal Crossing’s best new features

Update 3.0 is for the decorators.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Year in Review: The biggest Arkansas entertainment stories of 2025

Arkansas had a busy 2025 with Miss Arkansas’ Teen Peyton Bolling winning Miss America’s Teen, Johnny Cash’s music featured in a Super Bowl commercial, the Little Rock Zoo announci…

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • kark.com
'If You Like Baldur's Gate 3, This Is Gonna Be Great' — Larian Boss Swen Vincke Reveals What to Expect From Divinity in First Interview Since The Game Awards Announcement

Larian boss Swen Vincke reveals what to expect from Divinity in his first interview since The Game Awards announcement.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:59 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
Jackpot Digital to Deploy Electronic Poker Tables at Two PENN Entertainment Properties in Mississippi

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot Digital")Jackpot Digital, the world's leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, is pleased to announce that it has finalized installation agreements to deploy its Jackpot Blitz® dealerless poker electronic table games ("ETGs") at Boomtown Casino Biloxi and Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:37 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Four Hawks Named to College Sports Communicators Volleyball Academic All-District Team - University of Hartford Athletics

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District volleyball teams were announced with four members of the Hartford volleyball team featured.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:28 AM EST • Sports • hartfordhawks.com
Evolv Expands Sports & Entertainment Presence in Southern California with Deployment of Evolv Express® at Pechanga Arena San Diego

WALTHAM, Mass., December 16, 2025--Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that its flagship product, Evolv Express®, has been deployed at Pechanga Arena San Diego ("PASD"), the premier multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located in downtown San Diego, California. Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to detect concealed threats and identify the pe

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Governor DeWine Announces Science of Reading Audit Results for Ohio Colleges and Universities

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey today to announce the results of a recent audit into educator preparation programs (EPPs) at colleges and universities across the state.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • governor.ohio.gov
S&P Global Announces Mobility Business Chief Financial Officer

/PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced the appointment of Matt Calderone as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Mobility business, joining...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • prnewswire.com