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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
Meet the Identical Twins on Opposite Sides of the Political Divide

One is a Democratic city councillor, the other is an anti-immigration activist. Things got confusing when they appeared at the same public debate.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:16 PM EST • Politics • time.com
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Gemini app now lets you edit with Nano Banana by drawing, detect AI videos

The Gemini app is adding a “new way to prompt with Nano Banana” by drawing or annotating directly on images.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:13 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
AFC North Recap Week 15: Ravens end Bengals’ season

Only two teams remain in the hunt for the AFC North crown after the Ravens’ Week 15 win over the Bengals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Sports • baltimorebeatdown.com
Eagles-Commanders Preview

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:08 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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College basketball conference rankings: Big 12 tops high-major hierarchy

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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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Photo gallery: North Marion defeats East Fairmont, 86-77 in 2OT

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:36 PM EST • Sports • wvmetronews.com
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How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats

With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:17 PM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Texas Rangers award winners named

The local BBWAA chapter has named their Rangers award winners

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
McNeese’s Small Business Center to Help Entrepreneurs Win 2026

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University is inviting entrepreneurs in southwest Louisiana to a free training in January titled “Winning 2026: Strategic…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:19 AM EST • Business • mcneese.edu
Chargers-Cowboys Preview

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Justin Herbert has managed well enough while playing with a broken non-throwing hand to help the Los Angeles Chargers win three consecutive games and close in on a second trip to the playoffs in two seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:06 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Amon-Ra St. Brown would like to know why the NFL doesn't like his booger-flicking celebration: 'What is bad about that?'

St. Brown said he was told by officials to cut it out after doing the celebration following big plays.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:09 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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
Survey: AI’s role in business ideation is growing

Generative AI is beginning to reshape not just business operations but the way companies think, according to a new analysis in the Harvard Business Review. While many executives focus on efficiency and cost reduction, the authors argue that the technology’s greater promise lies in the ideation phase—the early stage of innovation where assumptions are challenged […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Broncos vs Jaguars Week 15: Keys to victory

Who would’ve thought that at the beginning of the season we’d be able to say that with a win and certain losses on Sunday, the Broncos can secure the top seed in the AFC? Honestly I was hoping we’d be able to clinch a playoff spot, but there is so much more at stake here. […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • milehighreport.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
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Franchise opportunities grow in River City

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, about the growing franchise opportunities in Northeast Florida and beyond. Montanez explains how franchising offers a proven business model that reduces risk and supports entrepreneurs, including many veterans transitioning from military service.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Business • news4jax.com
What Can U.S. Employers Do About Rising Healthcare Costs?

U.S. employers are grappling with surging healthcare costs as healthcare prices and service volumes rise. Provider consolidation, high drug prices, labor shortages, and growing chronic disease are fueling the cost increases. Employer have largely responded by shifting expenses to workers. Their track record in pursuing aggressive options—including collective purchasing, tiered plans, value-based care, and advocating for changes in government policies—is poor. The big question is whether they have the will to become more aggressive in pursuing remedies. The outlook is not promising. The reasons include the complexity of the problem, employee resistance to some solutions, and the fact that most employers just don’t have sufficient “skin in the game” to take on the disruption and risk that would be required to bend the healthcare cost curve significantly or sustainably.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Health • hbr.org
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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
Sports Personality of the Year odds and predictions: Rory McIlroy remains favourite

Who is the favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year this year? And is there likely to be an upset?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Everyone caught up to Oregon’s business model. Can Ducks win it all in a world they pioneered?

Oregon has never been better, but the Ducks are no longer gate-crashers. The transformation that took them decades now takes mere months.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • nytimes.com
This Week in Sports Trivia: December 18, 2025

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
CMA warns federal cuts to American Academy of Pediatrics undermine children's health

CMA President and pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement following the U.S. Department of Health...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • cmadocs.org
The Best Steam Winter Sale Discounts On 2025 Games

Here are some of the best deals we've found during the Steam Winter Sale.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • gameinformer.com
NFL Week 16 picks: Rams defeat Seahawks; Broncos edge Jaguars

Sam Farmer makes his picks and score predictions for Week 16 of the NFL season, with the Rams sweeping the Seahawks and the Broncos extending their winning streak.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
In Memoriam 2025: Business

In the Business section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate Kathleen Cotter, ‘Santa’ Irwin, Jim Ayers and many others.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • nashvillescene.com
Column | Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 déjà vu

GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Best Steam Winter Sale 2025 Game Deals

The Steam Winter Sale is offering big discounts on PlayStation ports and several GOTY-nominated games.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:32 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
Democrats’ showing in Georgia special elections boosts party, unnerves Republicans

Competitive special elections have put once-securely Republican districts in play for Democrats, who seek to inch toward controlling the Georgia House in 2026.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • ajc.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
Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Collabs, Cosmetics, Gameplay Changes, And Everything Else To Know

There's less Harry Potter than you'd think.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:57 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win

Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Nome students fish for science

Last Friday, a group of Nome-Beltz high school students decked out in their winter gear stood in two rows, fishing for tomcod in the Nome Inner Harbor.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:47 AM EST • Science • nomenugget.com
Sam Houston wins 85-75 over Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Kashie Natt scored 19 points as Sam Houston beat Oregon State 85-75 on Wednesday night.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:28 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Previewing the 2026 Schedules

Here’s a look at the schedule difficulty for the Big Ten teams based on the current SP+ rankings of their opponents.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:08 AM EST • Sports • uwdawgpound.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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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
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another

The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Game Recap: Hurricanes hold off Predators, 4-1

The Hurricanes smothered the Predators for their fifth straight win.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
‘Today’ Show’s Al Roker Rebukes Trump Goon for Blowing Up Science

The climate change-denying White House says it’s moving to dismantle a “woke” climate center.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:47 PM EST • Science • thedailybeast.com
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Creighton at Xavier

The Musketeers (8-3, 0-0 Big East) seek a sixth straight win as they host the Bluejays (5-5, 0-0).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:39 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Syracuse takes care of business in win over Mercyhurst

The Syracuse Orange hosted Mercyhurst on Wednesday at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • syracuse.com
Clayton Keller with a Goal vs. Detroit Red Wings
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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:35 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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
Expert issues warning about future of entertainment following $1B Disney investment: 'People are … not just going to want [this]'

"We’re going to use our studio chops to build this into something."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Smucker Supports Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) and released the following statement:

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:49 PM EST • Health • smucker.house.gov
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Game 11: Vanderbilt Commodores at Memphis State Tigers

Vanderbilt looks to continue the winning.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:30 PM EST • Sports • anchorofgold.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
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
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Previewing 2026 Free Agent Offensive Lineman

Previewing fits for the Raiders OL in the 2026 Free Agent Class

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Sports • silverandblackpride.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
‘14 strong.’ Gritty Kentucky volleyball faces program’s second-ever Final Four

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:05 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

For the first time since 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing out the string in late December and are eliminated from postseason contention with multiple games left to play. The Bengals’ 4-10 record is a frustrating reality for a team that entered the year with playoff ambitions. “It comes down to being able to win when we need to and showing up in these big games and these big moments,” captain and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
Exclusive: Liverpool considering January move to sign La Liga defender

Exclusive: Liverpool Eyeing January Move to Sign 26-year-old DefenderWith the January transfer window fast approaching, Liverpool fans will be hoping to see some movement in terms of incomings.It has ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:45 PM EST • Sports • anfieldindex.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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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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What it costs to live in America’s iconic holiday movie towns

Redfin Real Estate reports on the affordability of iconic holiday movie towns, revealing high prices in places like Winnetka, Illinois, and NYC, while others are more accessible.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Chloe Kelly on BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 'Women's sport is here to stay'

Chloe Kelly will be "buzzing for every winner, any winner" on Thursday at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:28 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
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
Scientists build a window into the fourth dimension
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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • newscientist.com
A new hunt for an Earth analog begins

The Terra Hunting Experiment will track the wobbles of dozens of stars nightly for years in the most focused hunt yet for an Earth twin.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
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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Ford shows the consequences of whiplash politics

Big shifts in political power tend to lead to extreme regulatory swings, too.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • axios.com
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You can now lock Windows 11 from Android remotely, send files to PC, share clipboard, mirror screen, and more

You can now remotely lock your computer, send files between the phone and Windows 11, and even share the clipboard.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Technology • windowslatest.com
DIY science experiments to keep kids entertained during the winter break
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Science • cbsnews.com
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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
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • wired.com
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
Google's vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini

The company on Wednesday said it is integrating the tool, which lets you build AI-powered mini apps, inside the Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:16 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
The growing scourge of sports microbetting

If the risks associated with sport gambling on college athletes is to be reduced, including the growth of gambling addiction, then microbets on individual player performance or plays during games m…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • thehill.com
DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for Bulls-Cavaliers, Delaware-Louisiana, Timberwolves-Grizzlies

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.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
Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their first two games last week before the rare blowout loss took them down a notch. Nick Hart at WBSPenguins with more: Wednesday, Dec. 10 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 0Sergei Murashov thwarted a first-period barrage from the Wolf Pack, earning to a 34-save shutout. Phil Tomasino and Avery Hayes scored on […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:16 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
Three Things Learned from UNC’s win against ETSU

A good win against a pretty quality mid-major foe

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Knicks win NBA Cup final; Terence 'Bud' Crawford retires from boxing

Catching you up on the latest in sports from an NBA Cup winner to the retirement of a boxing superstar

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Is Eileen Higgins’ Miami win a harbinger of shifting Democratic fortunes in 2026?

Here's what Democrats can learn from Miami’s mayoral election.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
When business and democracy don’t mix

Liberals were wrong to assume the two ideas are natural twins

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:29 AM EST • Business • ft.com
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Nashville Council makes new Midtown business district official

Following a brief public hearing Dec. 16, the Nashville Council granted final approval for the city's newest business improvement district in Midtown.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:44 AM EST • Business • tennessean.com
Knicks win the NBA Cup behind a balanced team effort

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:41 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Public Science Center Opens at Kitt Peak National Observatory - Visitors celebrated the opening of the Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach, the first science center located inside a telescope

Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach is a new science education and astronomy outreach center that has just opened at U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory, a Program of NSF NOIRLab.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • noirlab.edu
Science Central to host first holiday event, Winter WonderLab

The Winter WonderLab will take place December 18 through 20.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:09 AM EST • Science • wane.com
First GB athletes named for Winter Paralympics

Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year's Winter Games in Italy.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:55 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

LOS ANGELES — At the movies this fall, Josh O’Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings, and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found God. But it’s not just starry big-budget Netflix

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:51 AM EST • Entertainment • triblive.com
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
Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed

Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Premier League legend, to be recognised at Sports Personality of the Year

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:24 AM EST • Sports • independent.co.uk
Thierry Henry wins 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award

Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Utah hosts Los Angeles after overtime win against Dallas

Los Angeles Lakers (18-7, third in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-15, 10th in the Western Conference)

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:05 AM EST • Sports • ca.sports.yahoo.com
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Myanmar regime claims Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ despite son’s fears

Noble laureate's son says military must 'prove' Suu Kyi is healthy after years in detention following military coup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:07 AM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
Growing Nashville's entertainment industry

Nashville News, Weather, and Sports

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:21 AM EST • Entertainment • wkrn.com
Knicks beat Spurs, win NBA Cup

Knicks beat Spurs, win NBA Cup

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:21 PM EST • Sports • hoopshype.com
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Brown's 21 points help Sooners past Kansas City 89-67

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points as the Sooners rolled past Kansas City 89-67 on Tuesday, opening a four-game homestand with a convincing win.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:13 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Myanmar junta says Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ after son raises alarm

Myanmar’s junta said on Tuesday that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is “in good health,” a day after her son told Reuters he has received little information about the 80-year-old’s condition and fears she could die without him knowing.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:49 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
Report card: Bills top Patriots, 35-31, in Week 15

Grades for the Bills' win over the Patriots.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 8:20 PM EST • Sports • billswire.usatoday.com
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Why the Rockets Are Built for What Comes Next

Houston's quiet resilience shines when games get tough. They're proving a gritty, adaptable style is built for late-season battles, not just flashy wins.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:52 PM EST • Sports • roundtable.io