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Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026

With 2025 almost in the books, the smartest thing a small carrier can do right now isn’t chase one more load — it’s slow down just enough to decide what 2026 actually needs to look like. If you’re reading this with less than two weeks left in the year, you’re right on time. Not late. […] The post Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:50 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Bruce Pearl makes network debut, previews CBS Sports Classic between UK vs. St. John's, UNC vs. Ohio State

The former Auburn coach will be on the call for both of Saturday's CBS Sports Classic games.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:47 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Best Missouri sports betting apps: Top MO sportsbook apps to earn $3,000 in bonus offers, promos

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:42 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, Dec. 19

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • burlingtonfreepress.com
USA Ultimate and 2-4-1 Sports Join Forces to Bring Ultimate to Youth Nationwide

Colorado Springs, Colo. and Hartford, Conn. (December 19, 2025) — USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States,

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Sports • usaultimate.org
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Why Macs are good for business

Colleen Novielli , Apple’s director for Mac product marketing, lays out the company's thinking on its role in the enterprise.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Business • computerworld.com
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 quietly upgrades Pixel phones where it counts

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 shows Google isn’t done fixing the small stuff.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Technology • androidcentral.com
Mark Zuckerberg's CZI philanthropy stops funding the pro-immigration advocacy group he cofounded

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's philanthropy organization did not fund FWD.us in 2025. Zuckerberg cofounded the immigration reform group in 2013.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:42 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Commanders cast new light on in-game entertainment, fan experience at Northwest Stadium

Since Josh Harris and new ownership bought the team in July of 2023, the Commanders have invested more than $120 million to improve the team’s facilities and fan and player experience.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Entertainment • commanders.com
Proof that Texas A&M volleyball's run is more methodical than magical

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
West Midlands night-time businesses in call for support

Business Secretary Peter Kyle met with members of a West Midlands night-time economy group.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:49 AM EST • Business • bbc.com
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Denver Broncos Week 16 stats, matchup preview

Gain intel on the enemy as the Jaguars prepare to face the Broncos in Week 16.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:42 AM EST • Sports • bigcatcountry.com
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a medical 'plan B'

In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:07 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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College Football Playoff storylines: Double-duty coaches stretched thin

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:05 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Young People Increasingly Hold This Bigoted Belief. How Do We Fight It?

“What people miss is just how ubiquitous it is.”

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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For a prime minister struggling in the wake of Bondi terror, standing up to the gun lobby is smart politics

Restoring a feeling of safety for Australian Jews will take extraordinary effort. As well as stamping out antisemitism, the work should start with a national approach to managing guns

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Letters to the Editor: For-profit healthcare, not the ACA, is to blame for our sky-high costs

'Until we stop hiding behind euphemisms and take steps to change, our healthcare costs will continue to escalate,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

US health care policy will remain fractured until lawmakers address the core question of who is responsible for health care costs.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:17 AM EST • Health • theconversation.com
Disney Inches Closer to 3D-Printed Attractions With a Jungle Cruise Polymer Prop Canoe

3D-printed boats? Anything is possible when Disney's Imagineers combine forces with new tech companies.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:52 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Scandals, prediction markets: Is 2025 a turning point for sports betting?

Here are the stories that dominated sports betting's year -- and will continue to be battlegrounds in 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:46 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
BBC outbid by TNT Sports for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

TNT will broadcast the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outbidding long-time rights holder BBC

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
Nurse failed to provide CPR to unresponsive Hilltop Healthcare resident, health department finds

The resident’s wishes were for resuscitation and life-sustaining efforts to be offered if found with no pulse or not breathing.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:33 AM EST • Health • duluthnewstribune.com
The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

See the new movie ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
CNBC's Official College Sports Valuations 2025: Top 75 athletic programs

The programs are worth a combined $51.22 billion, 13% more than the top 75 in last year's rankings.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:29 AM EST • Sports • cnbc.com
Trump says war with Venezuela is possible

President says ‘I don’t rule it out’ when asked about the possibility of conflict during NBC interview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:13 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Remembering Michele Reiner: Photographer, activist and ‘irate citizen’

Before her tragic death, Michele Reiner built a life based on service, love and devotion to a better world.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Here's every winner of BBC SPOTY - which sport has won the most times?

Golf had to wait 36 years between Sports Personality of the Year winners, but which sport has won the most?

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:53 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.com
Where to Find Lorwyn Eclipsed Previews

Our return to the plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is here! Prepare for a pastoral preview season when Lorwyn Eclipsed debuts on January 5, 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • magic.wizards.com
Tencent Has Seemingly Lost the "Horizon Clone" Legal Battle to Sony

LIGHT OF MOTIRAM has been removed from Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:32 AM EST • Technology • 80.lv
Seahawks top Rams in OT: Winners and losers from huge NFC West battle

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:31 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Prudential Financial realigns leadership to focus on key markets

Several businesses will report directly to CEO Andrew Sullivan

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:28 AM EST • Business • insurancebusinessmag.com
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 18, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:18 AM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Rams vs. Seahawks:

The Rams looked like they were running away with a win until the Seahawks had a wild comeback.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:48 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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VA Central Iowa Health system in Des Moines reassigns staff due to low demand

The VA Central Iowa Health System in Des Moines is reassigning 10 employees as it reduces domiciliary care beds from 60 to 40 due to low demand.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:11 PM EST • Health • kcci.com
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Strategists break down the year in politics
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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 PM EST • Politics • cbsnews.com
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TikTok owner agrees to sell US business

The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:14 PM EST • Business • bbc.com
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Nevada launches Orion, a new business licensing platform

Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced that the state's new business licensing system is on track to replace an outdated platform next year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Business • statescoop.com
Nick Saban: Group of 5 should have separate College Football Playoff

Tulane, James Madison part of this year’s CFP

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Sports • al.com
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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Oklahoma football falls as favorites for five prized prospects

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:20 PM EST • Sports • soonerswire.usatoday.com
Witness video of fiery business jet crash at North Carolina regional airport

A business jet crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • apnews.com
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Video ACA subsidies expiration date looms as health care vote goes to Senate

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the health care measure that now goes to the Senate, where it's unlikely to pass, for a vote in January.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:10 PM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Trump administration seeks to cut off access to transgender health care for U.S. children
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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
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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
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
Jessica Jones first look in 'Daredevil: Born Again' previews war for New York (exclusive)

'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 first look reveals Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Matthew Lillard's Mr. Charles, and more players in the war for New York City.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.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
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
The top 10 game industry trends of 2025

Generative AI, reshaping company structures, and far-right bigotry are among the most defining trends of 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:45 AM EST • Technology • gamedeveloper.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
How organized crime is impacting politics in Latin America

Chile elected far-right President José Antonio Kast after he promised to reduce crime.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
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
The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • espn.com
Russia says it hopes Trump did not make ‘fatal mistake’ after latest US strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills four

Pete Hegseth says attack took place on Wednesday as Russian foreign ministry warns of ‘unpredictable consequences for the entire western Hemisphere’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 17, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:16 AM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Chargers vs. Cowboys: LA debuts loaded Wednesday injury report

With the Chargers taking on the Cowboys, the Bolts have revealed a loaded injury report ahead of their Week 16 matchup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:47 PM EST • Sports • chargerswire.usatoday.com
Rethinking Business Education: Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair, INSEAD Board of Directors

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 PM EST • Business • entrepreneur.com
The ChatGPT app store is here

From chatbot to app platform.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:27 PM EST • Technology • theverge.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
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
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
Oakland's Jack London Square hopes to get business boost with new CA law

A new state law taking effect next year will relax restrictions on the types of businesses the Port of Oakland can lease to. The law's author, State Senator Jesse Arreguin, says he's hopeful it'll help revitalize not just Jack London Square, but the city as a whole.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Business • abc7news.com
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Chicago-area health officials expect bad flu season, push for vaccinations despite federal guidance

Chicago-area healthcare providers are stocked up with influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, but some doctors say it's been a tough sell this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:56 PM EST • Health • abc7chicago.com
As flu season hits, new ‘K’ variant has health experts concerned and urging vaccinations

A new strain of influenza has become the most prevalent form of the virus this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:54 PM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years

The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:31 PM EST • Health • militarytimes.com
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No stadium yet, but women's sports campus coming to Fiesta Mall site

Developers sidestepped questions about professional soccer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:28 PM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Bears' injury report is concerning update for D'Andre Swift

The Bears might be playing short-handed this weekend against the Packers.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:36 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Quartet programs holiday music for Candlelight Concert

The rotating-member Listeso String Quartet drives a sleigh-ful of Christmas music, illuminated by thousands of candles, for a Candlelight Concert, 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Albert Pike Memorial Center

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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Springfield business owner indicted for laundering pandemic PPP loans

The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges Jason Hemingway fraudulently obtained more than $316,000 in PPP loans and used it for personal benefit.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Business • news-leader.com
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Maryland launches new platform, allocates $10 million in funding for local businesses
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.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
Maternal health bus, midwife training coming to Alabama

A new maternal health initiative is coming to Alabama to establish a community-driven effort.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Health • al.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
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Will Week 15's unexpected fantasy football playoff heroes deliver again?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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Proposal would bring stadium, sports complex to Clearwater

The Landings Golf Course, which first opened in 1970, would be replaced. The stadium does not currently have any sports franchise as a potential suitor.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • tampabay.com
Netflix Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Barstool Sports

The deal will see popular Barstool podcasts including 'Pardon My Take' and 'Spittin' Chiclets' stream on Netflix.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • hollywoodreporter.com
Google Says Its New Gemini 3 Flash AI Model Is Better and Faster Than 2.5 Pro

Google says it sought to make a model that was both fast and smart.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Google releases Gemini 3 Flash, promising improved intelligence and efficiency

Google’s Gemini 3 family is now complete with release of Gemini 3 Flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Google's Gemini 3 Flash model outperforms GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, awards, how to watch

All you need to know ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • africa.espn.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
Scientists Denounce Trump's Plan to Kill Crucial Atmospheric Science Center

The U.S. government is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research, jettisoning key climate science projects in the process

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:22 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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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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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
Wednesday BP: How is Vitello preparing for his new role?

What is new manager Tony Vitello prioritizing as he prepares for his new role with the Giants?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • mccoveychronicles.com
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
911 operators now ask Phoenix callers if they want mental health experts

Phoenix residents calling 911 will now be asked if they need a behavioral health expert to respond to an incident rather than a police officer.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:04 AM EST • Health • azcentral.com
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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
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
Many iconic, beloved North Jersey businesses closed in 2025. See list

2025 was tough for restaurants and brick-and-mortar retail, given inflation, sluggish rate cuts and President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Business • northjersey.com
Larian Responds to Generative AI Backlash: Divinity Have Any AI Parts

"Holy f*ck guys we’re not 'pushing hard' for or replacing concept artists with AI."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:20 AM EST • Technology • 80.lv
Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU

British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:58 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:46 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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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