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Trump rails against Somali migrants: ‘I don’t want them in our country’
The president blasted Minnesota’s Somali community as “garbage” in a rant also attacking Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Verticals Platform DramaBox Courts Up-and-Coming Writers With Stage 32 Partnership (Exclusive)
The companies are launching a writer development program and competition as DramaBox looks to expand the pool of storytellers schooled in the fast-moving, addictive format.
Trump announces more restrictions on legal immigration after DC shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has announced more restrictions on the country’s refugee and asylum programs after a shooting of two National Guard members last week in Washington, D.C., allegedly by an Afghan immigrant. How do these changes advance Trump’s immigration policy agenda and his vision of what it means to be an American?This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, 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.
Amazon is speeding up its delivery with a new ultrafast test that arrives in 30 minutes or less
Amazon says customers in certain markets can get thousands of essentials delivered in under 30 minutes. Walmart is also racing to speed up delivery.
Charlotte business leaders predict stronger economic growth in 2026
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance held its annual forecast luncheon in Charlotte on Tuesday.
Amon-Ra St. Brown: It's still up in the air whether I'll play on Thursday
While Amon-Ra St.
Accel Entertainment subsidiary acquires route operation assets of Dynasty Games
Accel Entertainment announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, Century Gaming Technologies Nevada, has acquired the route-operation assets of Dynasty Games. Financial details of the transaction weren’t disclosed, but they're expected to be accretive to Accel’s 2026 financial results.Accel, a loc
McWane Science Center unveils terrapin conservation lab. How to help in 2025
The Birmingham museum partners with UAB to raise endangered Mississippi Diamondback Terrapins before releasing them back to Alabama's coastal marshes.
How to tell time on Mars
Physicists finally know how much faster time moves on the Red Planet.
Android 16’s latest update ushers in a more frequent release schedule
Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster.
Business Leaders You Should Follow In 2026
This analysis highlights several business leaders who are winning in this fast-changing world and whose insights will be essential for anyone looking to stay ahead in the year ahead.
Epic Games Store decides "at the last minute" not to distribute Horses
Epic Games Store is the latest online storefront to withdraw support for the provocative indie game, Horses.
Three degrees, one vision: Natarajan Ravikumar blends technical depth, business acumen and data mastery
Three degrees, one vision: Natarajan Ravikumar blends technical depth, business acumen and data mastery Since he was a kid in Chennai, India, relentlessly solving a Rubik’s Cube, Natarajan Ravikumar sought solutions – and he was good at it. Today, he is a three-time Charlotte master’s alumnus and a technology executive at Honeywell, where he is bridging […]
How America’s Biggest Retailers Are Rethinking Their Businesses And Their Stores
America’s biggest department stores are changing, and changing fast. In the past quarter, for instance, Target has piloted a new store model in Chicago, where it’s begun segmenting some stores into more backroom operations and fulfillment for online orders, while high-foot traffic locations will prioritize in-person shopper engagement and on-shelf inventory availability. The company plans […]
‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman’ Sets Season 6 Premiere; MrBeast, Michael B. Jordan & Jason Bateman Join Show
David Letterman is back with Season 6 of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix. The former late-night host recently sat down with Jay Kelly star Adam Sandler for a special episode. That December 1 episode was not part of Season 6, which will premiere on December 16. It comes after Netflix renewed My …
David Letterman to Interview Michael B. Jordan, MrBeast and Jason Bateman on Netflix Show
The three-episode sixth season returns on Dec. 16.
I tried 6 brands of packaged chocolate-chip cookies, and I was most disappointed by a cult-favorite
I tasted store-bought cookies from Tate's Bake Shop, Pepperidge Farm, Chips Ahoy, Kroger, Keebler, and Pillsbury's to see which brand is best.
Denver Broncos power rankings around the web for Week 14
The Denver Broncos continue to win in the most amazing ways. On Sunday Night Football, they needed a Nik Bonitto batted pass on a two-point try in over time to move past the Washington Commanders. At 10-2, they are one of just two double-digit win teams in the NFL after thirteen weeks of football. At […]
Hisense Nabs Former Samsung Home Entertainment Marketing Chief to Steer U.S. Growth
Hisense has hired a former Samsung marketing chief as its new CMO as the company increases TV and home entertainment market share.
Colts’ Stock Up/Down: Week 13 vs. Texans
Stock Up Alec Pierce No player in the NFL has earned himself more money than Pierce has this season. He has elevated his game to a whole different level and is right now the Colts’ best wide receiver on the roster, not just a deep threat specialist like last year with AR. He gets open […]
Meredith Whitney Sees Affordability as Top Political Issue
Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO Meredith Whitney warns about the debt of the "avocado toast" generation and sees affordability being the top political issue in 2026. She speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Avahi Named to Inc.’s 2025 Best in Business List in Best AI Implementation
The annual list recognizes industry-leading companies for exceptional achievement and impactSan Francisco, CA, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avahi is proud to announce its inclusion on the Inc. Best in Business list in the Best AI Implementation category. Inc.’s annual Best in Business Awards celebrate companies that have made a profound and lasting impact on their industries. Jack Singh, CEO of Avahi This recognition reinforces Avahi’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation by de
Inova Health Center in Woodbridge opens next week
Inova is expanding its health care operations in eastern Prince William County with a new outpatient health center near Potomac Mills.
Letters to the Editor: Politics, policy and law are the very things that make up the world we live in
'Wake up, buddy — politics, policy and law will determine the world you and your family will live in, a world that is heading for catastrophe under the current lawless regime,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Kemp, state officials head to Panama for business development mission
Port Authority and Economic Development staff accompanied the governor and first lady to Panama.
How to watch 2025 Grand Prix Final figure skating
The Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, is the top figure skating event of the fall.
DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is recommending that the Trump administration’s travel ban list include between 30 to 32 countries, marking an increase from the current list of 19 countries, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Aerosmith permanently removed from Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster preshow
Disney World has permanently removed the Steven Tyler-starring Aerosmith preshow video from Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (also featuring Ken Marino) as the ride transforms into a Muppets attraction.
Vaulted Deep Named "Best in Business" By Inc. Magazine for Scaling Critical Waste Infrastructure while Delivering Carbon Removal
Vaulted Deep has been named to Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business list for scaling the first commercial infrastructure for simultaneously managing organic waste while delivering permanent carbon removal. The recognition in the Best Startups category follows a year of growth across Vaulted's operations, infrastructure, and commercial traction. In 2025, Vaulted expanded its operating capacity, delivered more than 23,000 tonnes of verified CO₂ removal, and secured long-term agreements with Microsoft and
New entertainment district allows locals to browse and booze in fast-growing Alabama city
Patrons will be able to drink from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Sony's much-anticipated A7 V is here with a faster 33MP sensor and 4K 120p video
Sony has launched its mid-range flagship mirrorless camera, the A7 V, with a strong emphasis on speed but a bit less on video than some may have hoped.
Sony a7 V Has New 33MP Partially Stacked Sensor and Faster Processor
Sony wants to be mid-range champion.
Yuyu Pharma Announces Strategic Investment in Dalan Animal Health as Part of Accelerated Global Expansion in Animal Health
Yuyu Pharma announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Dalan Animal Health, a U.S.-based biotechnology company advancing an innate immunity–based platform for developing vaccines for honeybees and shrimp. The investment marks a significant step in Yuyu Pharma's plan to become a more active global player in the fast-growing animal health sector.
How Product Replaced Art (or ‘A Recipe for Entertainment Soup’)
Podcasts, videos, TV, films: is everything starting to look (and taste) the same?
Michael and Susan Dell donate to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
The historic gift has little precedent, with few single charitable commitments in the past 25 years exceeding $1 billion.
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have carried out a public execution in the eastern city of Khost
One month after Melissa, Jamaica scrambles to get back to business
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Antony Anderson had been on the job for exactly five months as Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States when his country suffered its worst natural disaster in history.
I found the best Cyber Monday laptop deals still live — 47+ last-minute sales I'd recommend to friends and family
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‘It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science’ brings light to farolitos and luminarias
Carmella Scorcia Pacheco joins new It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science (IPNRS) podcast host, Cameron Goeldner, to talk about the deep cultural roots, memories and traditions behind farolitos and luminarias, in an episode titled “Little Lanterns: The...
Prep talk: Carson's Xavier Allen delivers City titles in football and baseball
Top athlete Xavler Allen has helped Carson win City titles in football last week and baseball last spring.
Younghoe Koo on botched field goal: The ball was slipping so I pulled up
Giants kicker Younghoe Koo made one of the strangest plays of this NFL season when he kicked the turf in front of the football, not the ball itself, leaving holder Jamie Gillan with nothing to do but pick up the ball and run, which he did for a 13-yard loss.
NYT defends report on Trump's health after White House backlash
Fox News contributor Joe Concha calls out the New York Times' reporting on President Trump's 'fatigue,' contrasting their past coverage of President Biden's stamina.
French Premier’s Budget Push Faces Key Stretch Ahead of Vote
France’s National Assembly is starting a second reading of the 2026 social security budget bill on Tuesday in a crucial test of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s plan to shepherd contested financial legislation through a divided parliament.
The best history and politics books of 2025
The revolutionary spirit in politics and architecture; histories of free speech and civil war; plus how the Tories fell apart and Starmer won
Have Politics Hijacked Education Policy? (Opinion)
School boards should be held more accountable to student learning, says this scholar.
White House distances Hegseth from second strike on alleged drug boat
Defence secretary gave order for strikes but did not say to ‘kill everybody’, according to White House spokesperson
Longwood hosts Troy following Dyer's 22-point game
Troy faces the Longwood Lancers after Zay Dyer scored 22 points in the Trojans' 74-70 win against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
This book is our favorite holiday gift for metro-area birdwatchers
“Bird City" is a look at birding in the metropolitan region, told through the adventures of a talented reporter formerly with The Asbury Park Press.
Lammy to address ‘court emergency’ but expected to safeguard jury system
Justice secretary appears to have pulled back from plans to scrap juries for all but the most serious cases
Trump’s health comes under spotlight, as president hails ‘eternity’ of three years left
Trump is finding himself increasingly judged by the same scrutiny of ageism that proved catastrophic for Biden
AI valuations heighten risk of ‘sharp correction’ in stock markets, Bank of England warns
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as the Bank of England releases its Financial Stability Report
Flagg, Mavericks to host Jaquez and the Heat
The Heat average 8.2 more points per game (124.3) than the Mavericks give up (116.1). The two teams square off for the second time this season. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 106-102 in their last matchup on Nov. 25.
Athletics intent on joining sport’s Goliaths but knows it has long way to go
Jon Ridgeon is overseeing World Athletics’ reach for a younger audience but has to battle it out with football and F1
Week 13 Panic Meter: LAST PANIC METER of the season + Final Coping Corner REVEALED
Is AI making us stupid?
Artificial intelligence can execute tasks in seconds that once took humans hours, if not days to complete. While this may be great for productivity, some researchers are concerned that our increasing use of AI could be impacting our ability to tackle difficult problems and think critically. To find out where the science stands, and how worried we should be about the potential of AI to change how we think, Ian Sample hears from Madeleine Finlay and Sam Gilbert, professor of neuroscience at University College London
North Alabama basketball rallies past Jacksonville State for rivalry win
The visiting Lions trailed by eight points heading into halftime, but outscored Jax State 47-32 in the second half to power past the host Gamecocks.
Shopify experienced instability for hours on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Last year, it handled $11.5 billion between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Last year, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the platform handled $11.5 billion in sales, according to a Shopify press release.
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Temple at Villanova
The Owls (4-3) battle the Wildcats (5-1) in a Big 5 Classic game from Philadelphia.
Cubs' Marquee Sports Network eliminates GM position among cuts
The network significantly reduced its digital-content team, including cutting director of content Tony Andracki and reporter Andy Martinez.
Here's a list of the 15 must-see high school basketball games of the season
The list starts with a Catholic League showdown Friday
WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka faces rapidly worsening conditions triggered by a cyclonic storm, the World Health Organization today provided US$ 175 000 as emergency funds to support essential health services, while continuing to work with national authorities and humanitarian partners to reach life-saving interventions to the millions of affected people across the country.
Last Call for 12.1.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
'There’s a lot of harassment' | Madisonville business owner looking for solutions after safety issues
Liz Field of The Cheesecakery told us the harassment and issues have gotten worse within the last year, and now she’s at her wits' end and doesn’t know what to do.
BREAKING: New historic entertainment district designated in Downtown Madison
🚂 GREEN CUP DISTRICT IN MADISON: Check out the newest entertainment district in North Alabama.
Boston 25 News
“Super Bowl Sunday is the world’s biggest entertainment stage, and we’re proud to spotlight artists who embody the very best of music and culture."
USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa filed lawsuits Monday against the sport’s oversight bodies, alleging they failed to stop Sean Gardner…
Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week
No matter what, prosecutors will likely present new indictments against the former FBI director and New York Attorney General Letitia James to grand juries in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Trump’s quest for political retribution is impeding the Justice Department : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to reward his political allies. We discuss how that focus is playing out at the Justice Department, where career prosecutors and other civil servants are no longer calling the shots. How does this partisan shift affect major court cases, from redistricting in Texas to James Comey’s prosecution?This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
Netflix Won't Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Your TV Anymore
The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used.
Does Recent Business Model Shift Make DocuSign a Better Value for Investors in 2025?
Curious if DocuSign is trading at a bargain or if recent changes have made it less appealing? Let’s break down what has been happening and what it could mean for anyone eyeing the stock. DocuSign’s stock has experienced some volatility recently, climbing 5.2% in the last week, but still down 23.2% year-to-date and 13.6% over the past 12 months. Analyst discussion has focused on DocuSign’s evolving business model and strategic partnerships, both of which have been making headlines and...
Dr. Rhonda Richards named Dean of John Massey School of Business | Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the appointment of alumna Dr. Rhonda Richards as Dean of the John Massey School of Business. Richards has served as Interim Dean of the Massey School – which includes AACSB-accredited business programs, AABI-accredited aviation programs, and BC
Charles Barkley, Dick Vitale to join forces on 2 college basketball broadcasts, including Vitale's first NCAA tournament game
THE WEEK OF DEC 1, 2025
- Senate releases DOE funding proposals - House to examine competition with China in space - OSTP seeks input on accelerating science
As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.
Super Bowl LX pregame entertainment set
“Super Bowl Sunday is the world’s biggest entertainment stage, and we’re proud to spotlight artists who embody the very best of music and culture."
With new bids, Warner Bros. Discovery looks to narrow the auction field
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix are poised to submit a second bid on Monday, kicking the auction into high-gear.
From Barton to Breakthrough Science
Dr. Taylor Medlock-Lanier, Class of 2020, has spent the last five years in her lab at the University of Georgia surrounded by containers of planarians—tiny flatworms with an extraordinary superpower. Cut one in half, and within a week, it will regrow its missing parts, including its entire brain. She’s been asking these tiny creatures a
Read Instagram chief Adam Mosseri's memo ordering staff to the office five days a week in 2026
Instagram back-to-office policy: Adam Mosseri demands full-time in-person work in 2026, fewer meetings, and faster product prototypes.
Penn State vows it won't 'look ahead' past Campbell
After its lowest-scoring game of the season, Penn State has responded with back-to-back 90-point performances.
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
From Sidelines to Center Court
WSF conducted a three-year research initiative funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation focused on addressing access, engagement, and retention in sports for girls as well as the lack of women coaches working in the youth sports space. This research focused on the regions of Southeast Michigan and Western New York and has widespread […]
Trump says 'whole world is watching' Tennessee race as GOP works to avert disaster
President Trump told Tennesseans "the whole world is watching" as Republicans work to avert a disaster in a closely watched special election.
Why is Trump threatening attacks? US-Venezuela tensions, explained
Since September, the Trump administration is known to have carried out strikes on at least 21 boats in international waters that killed 83 people.
The Guardian view on men’s health: the needs of different groups can only be addressed in a functioning system
Editorial: The specific health issues faced by boys and men deserve attention. But waiting lists stand in the way of improvement
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
The threats came after Trump publicly called on state lawmakers to pass new congressional maps that would benefit Republicans.
Commentary: What WA’s elections say about Oregon politics
Oregon political observers hoping to extract lessons of some kind from the votes of Nov. 4 aren’t completely out of luck thanks to their neighbor on the north side of the Columbia River Elections in various states this month drew national attention and pundits read them closely for longer-term implications, but not in Oregon, where […]
Congress begins final session of 2025 with healthcare (and a dash of AI policy) on the docket
At the top of lawmakers' economic agenda is a promised vote on healthcare left over from the 43-day shutdown fight. Also being debated are two limited AI measures that have a last chance for action in 2025.
NBA quarter-season grades for every East team: Pistons earn 'A+'
The first-quarter buzzer is sounding on the 2025-26 NBA season, and it's time to hand out some grades
Genesis Mission: why Trump’s plan to put AIs in charge of science could backfire
AI enthusiasts are right that projects like AlphaFold are a huge leap forward, but the philosophy of science shows why excluding humans undermines it.
Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs
Netflix will only support Google Cast on older devices without remotes.
Once-in-a-century floods set to become annual events in northeastern US in the next 75 years, study finds
Rising sea levels and storm surges from hurricanes will bring more frequent extreme floods to northeastern U.S. states, including Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
‘Marty Supreme’ Review: Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie Reinvent the Sports Comedy in Furiously Energized Character Study of a Born Hustler
Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion and Tyler, The Creator also star in this odyssey of an aspiring table tennis champion angling to ping pong his way out of 1950s Lower East Side Manhattan.