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Popular Tybee Island eatery fails health inspection

A popular breakfast diner on Tybee Island scored a 57 in a routine Georgia Department of Public Health restaurant health inspection last week.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Health • wtoc.com
Dan Bernstein, Chicago Sports Network top our 10 biggest Chicago sports-media stories of 2025

The year in Chicago sports media was unlike any other. One of the longest-tenured radio hosts was fired, and entire seasons were blacked out — and it wasn’t even summer yet.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
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Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025 award

Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and helping Europe win the Ryder Cup in the USA.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Here’s why you may have to wait until 2027 to get an iPhone Fold

Ming-Chi Kuo recently went on the MacroMicro podcast, where he shared some new information regarding the iPhone Fold’s production timeline.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:02 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 after Ryder Cup victory

Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 following Ryder Cup victory in New York.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Fargo business owner under fire for use of “r-word” on social media

The posts were reshared by the owner of Southtown Pourhouse, Duane's Pizza, and The Windbreak.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:58 PM EST • Business • valleynewslive.com
Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say

Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with the process told CNN.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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
GOP-led House passes bill to block the use of Medicaid funds for transgender care for minors

The GOP-controlled House passed a bill that would block Medicaid funds from being used for gender identity care to minors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:17 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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New flu strain emerging as a severe health threat

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to warn of a new strain of the flu that is spiking hospitalizations across the country and newfound risks of medical marijuana's link to psychosis.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:49 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
The Displace Hub can make your normal TV wireless

Displace is introducing a wall-mounting system at CES that can make the TV you already own wireless.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:38 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Trump signs order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the reclassification of marijuana – an effort to increase research on its medical use but not fully legalize it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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GOP Rep. LaLota: ‘Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead’ to put bills on the floor
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:59 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’

The board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to rename the facility after both the former president and President Donald Trump.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:20 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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D.C. auditor finds advisory neighborhood commissioner misused public funds

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Ben Waine: Port Vale midfielder reveals help from sports psychologist

In-form Port Vale midfielder Ben Waine says talking to a sports psychologist helped him believe his recall to the team would come.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:14 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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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A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Business • local10.com
Kevin Garnett returns to Timberwolves in team ambassador role after years-long absence

Kevin Garnett is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a business and community role under new owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Kennedy, US health officials outline new rules, warnings to block transgender care for youth in the US

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials said Thursday that the federal government will block hospitals and doctors from providing transgender care to children, saying, “this is not medicine, it is malpractice.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:26 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
A Small Business Owner Noticed 'A Competitor 100x Bigger' Bought Their 'New Innovative Product.' Now They're Worried It's About To Be Copied

A small business owner selling on Amazon recently shared a dilemma that hit a nerve with the r/smallbusiness Reddit community: A massive competitor just bought their “new innovative product,” and now they fear it’s about to be copied. Fear Of Being Crushed By A Giant “A competitor 100x bigger than me just ordered my new product,” the seller wrote. “The name on the shipping label was ‘business name’ LLC and the business name is a billion dollar company… and the name of the person is someone whose

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Thursday — the latest in a series of intermittent disclosures that have fueled significant political intrigue in recent weeks about who may have been associated with the convicted sex offender.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
2025 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Nominees

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • pinkbike.com
Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say

A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Business • wsbtv.com
Taylor Swift gives an ‘early gift’ to fans this holiday season

Apparently dropping the first two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries the day before her birthday wasn’t enough of a gift from Taylor Swift to her fans.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:38 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Trump marijuana order would ease taxes but leave big gaps

President Donald Trump is signaling he plans to sign an executive order to classify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug that can be prescribed by physicians.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Rand Paul criticizes National Science Foundation for wasteful grants and irresponsible spending

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to criticize U.S. pressure on Venezuela, reject military escalation, warn that extreme gerrymandering fuels unrest and unveil alarming examples of government waste.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Science • foxbusiness.com
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Amazon Expands Business Prime With New Benefits For Small Businesses

(RTTNews) - Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday said that Amazon Business has enhanced its Business Prime membership by adding new benefits through partnerships with Intuit QuickBooks, CrowdStrike, and Gusto, aimed at helping small and midsize businesses save time and money.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:17 AM EST • Business • nasdaq.com
Say Goodbye To These 17 Products Apple Discontinued In 2025

As you'd expect, Apple's had a handful of new devices throughout 2025. Here's everything it stopped selling this year, and what the company replaced it with.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
Live updates: The latest on the Trump administration as lawmakers await Epstein files release
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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:41 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%

Inflation slowed in November, a welcome change for Americans weighed down by the persistently high cost of living.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
OpenAI just launched an app store inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced an app directory that's now available right inside ChatGPT.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • engadget.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
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:32 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:32 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Arts and entertainment events happening December 18th-21st across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Lyndsay Dennis joins Daybreak to discuss what’s happening December 18th-21st across the Mid-Ohio Valley!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:28 AM EST • Entertainment • wtap.com
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:08 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
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Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood

As more movies and TV series about Biblical characters crop up, defining what counts as 'faith-based' can be a challenge.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • thegazette.com
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Celtic: 'Wilfried Nancy must go', but 'board are to blame'

After another turbulent day for Celtic ended with a fourth defeat in a row under new manager Wilfried Nancy, fans have been reacting angrily to the Frenchman's tenure and the club hierarchy.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:58 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
'There is no accountability.' Lawmakers, advocates call for more oversight of prison health care

A Sun-Times investigation found the state's new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
DHS rolled out a new plane. Here’s why it might look familiar

The Department of Homeland Security’s newest airplane has a very familiar, very Trumpian look.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Analysis: Trump’s dark Christmas story doubles down on a political error

It was the nightmare before Christmas.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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
The amateur athletes spending thousands on endurance sport

Wealthy amateurs are spending big money to compete in endurance events around the world.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:09 AM EST • Sports • cnn.com
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Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

In President Donald Trump’s telling, a land strike on Venezuela could come “soon.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Full-length Replay: Portland at Oregon

Beaver State combatants link up at Matthew Knight Arena as the Ducks (5-5) host the Pilots (7-4).

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:05 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Trump tests the First Amendment: A timeline

Within weeks of retaking the White House, President Donald Trump boasted that he had “brought free speech back to America.” But since then, he has tested the limits of the First Amendment time and again.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:02 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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From AI Glasses to $25 Cleats: These 8 Products Were the Best Gear of 2025

The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:43 AM EST • Technology • velo.outsideonline.com
100 Years Ago, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black

The fact that the meeting was even happening was enough to produce an air of subversive excitement. One hundred years ago on August 25, 1925, Black sleeping car porters, hoping to form a union at the

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • labornotes.org
Column | Asking Eric: Facebook posts fracture friendship

Friends wants the letter writer “to censor what I post on Facebook on her behalf.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Georgetown at Marquette

The Hoyas (7-3) host the Golden Eagles (5-6) in the Big East opener for both schools.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:35 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Analysis: 4 takeaways from Trump’s primetime address

President Donald Trump delivered a rare 20-minute primetime speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday night.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:27 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:49 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CNN fact check on President Trump’s address to the nation
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Stauber votes for Republican health care bill

The bill does not extend enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. If left to expire on Dec. 31, 22 million ACA enrollees would see their monthly health insurance premiums double on average.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:44 PM EST • Health • duluthnewstribune.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
Fox Entertainment Studios Signs Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures To First-Look Deal

Fox Entertainment Studios signed Jeffrey Levine and his production company Bronson Canyon Pictures to a multi-year first-look deal.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:19 PM EST • Entertainment • variety.com
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2025 in Review: Reds playoff run, Bengals struggles headline year in Cincinnati sports

Another year is almost in the books and for fans of Cincinnati sports teams, 2025 represented a bit of a mixed bag.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:04 PM EST • Sports • wlwt.com
US military strikes another boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing 4

The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing 4 people, according to US Southern Command.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:38 PM EST • Politics • cnn.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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Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
‘People business first and the food business second.’ Artie T. testifies in court battle to regain Market Basket post.

Deposed Market Basket chief executive Arthur T. Demoulas took the stand Wednesday, vigorously refuting the case that the company's board made for firing him.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Business • bostonglobe.com
LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

It’s been a rough year for job seekers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:24 PM EST • Technology • cnn.com
Higher or lower? Week 16 player projections 'NFL Fantasy Live'
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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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ICYMI: Leaguewide news ahead of Week 16 'NFL Fantasy Live'
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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:47 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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How Eliott Rodriguez brought South Florida's biggest sports moments to local viewers

From championship parades and late-night title celebrations, Eliott Rodriguez has long been a hyperlocal presence at the center of South Florida sports history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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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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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
Trump attempts domestic reset with White House address Wednesday evening

The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:13 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Tax changes, science under fire, luxury on the high seas: Catch up on the day’s stories

CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:49 PM EST • Science • cnn.com
Chance Bar owner shares business struggles this holiday season

The holiday season can be one of the busiest times of the year, but some Fort Wayne business owners say this year looks a little different.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Business • 21alivenews.com
Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director

Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino is stepping down soon from the job after eight months marked by clashes with his boss, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and fighting off the conspiracies he once fueled.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:16 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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A moderate mutiny adds to the GOP’s Obamacare woes

By now, it’s become conventional wisdom about Congress: “Moderates always cave.” The more extreme elements sometimes force leadership’s hand, but those near the political center have a tendency to lose their nerve.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Meadow Lane CEO on going viral, stirring controversy: It’s ‘very good for business’

The founder and CEO of New York City’s newest gourmet grocer Meadow Lane, Sammy Nussdorf, speaks to Fox News Digital about the intense and highly public opening of his small business.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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What Rob and Michele Reiner said about how much they loved their son Nick

“He’s more important than anything that could happen to me,” Rob Reiner once said.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: K-State at Creighton

From CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Teladoc Health provides free virtual health services to those impacted by WA flooding

Teladoc Health is providing free virtual health services to those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Health • kiro7.com
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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
New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — including insults, baseless claims and random capitalization.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
GOP lawmaker: These Covid-era fraud-ridden subsidies have made health care more expensive

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, lays out the Republicans' plan for health care and weighs in on Vice President JD Vance's remarks on the economy on 'Varney & Co.'

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Health • foxbusiness.com
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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
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in macOS Tahoe 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors point to a thinner build, better display

Rumors claim that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will introduce major upgrades, particularly a thinner build and performance improvements.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Live updates: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son expected in court after being charged with their murders
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.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
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