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OSHA fines Universal after employee gets electrical shock at Epic Universe ride

A Universal employee was hospitalized with a dislocated shoulder, broken ribs and a fractured arm.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Survey: AI’s role in business ideation is growing

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
New 3,500-seat venue announced in plans for entertainment district in Tampa

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Entertainment • wfla.com
Capital Region commercial developers eye 2026 as momentum returns

The local commercial real estate market has picked up and is expected to strengthen in 2026 as interest rates fall, insurance costs ease and construction prices stabilize, according to Capital Region experts. Charlie Colvin of Momentum Commercial Real Estate says activity has noticeably increased, with many deals moving toward completion before year’s end. “We’re starting […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:24 AM EST • Business • businessreport.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 remained elevated in November as Fed considers pausing interest rate cuts

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November consumer price index which showed that CPI inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:34 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
3,500-Seat Entertainment District Planned in Downtown Tampa

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:07 AM EST • Entertainment • tbbwmag.com
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US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’

It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:02 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
UNI Athletics sets All-Sports Reunion for Homecoming 2026

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

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

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • businesswire.com
California’s Geospatial Science in Action

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 AM EST • Science • audubon.org
Advancing health equity for people on the move

On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
This new beer celebrates Philly as hub of women's sports

The limited-edition brew is available online and at participating bars and breweries.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source

Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in some of the most consequential Hollywood deals in a generation is just the latest and perhaps the most audacious move by the kingdom to expand its footprint in the U.S. entertainment industry.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Phone Updates Used to Be Annoying. The Latest iOS Is Awful

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
How climate goals create business value

Atlassian, Cox, Workday and 6 other companies reflect on how sustainability strategy drives new revenue, attracts talent and closes deals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • trellis.net
In Memoriam 2025: Business

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • nashvillescene.com
In Memoriam 2025: Politics

In the Politics section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate John Carney Jr., state Sen. Frank Niceley, Judge Randall Wyatt and more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • nashvillescene.com
Examining Democrats’ 2025 Victories in Pennsylvania and What They Could Mean for the Future

A look at key 2025 results as well as voter registration trends in Pennsylvania

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Politics • centerforpolitics.org
Democrats’ showing in Georgia special elections boosts party, unnerves Republicans

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com
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Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner

Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:25 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Retirees Are Enjoying Life Amid Health and Financial Uncertainties

Four in 10 retirees indicate their enjoyment of life (44%) and happiness (41%) have improved since they retired, according to Retirement Realities: The Experience of Retirees, a survey report released today by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) in collaboration with Transamerica Institute®.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:01 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:04 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Principal Exits $800 Million Hong Kong Pension Business

Principal Financial Group Inc. is withdrawing from another pension business in Hong Kong as the US financial services firm seeks to cut administrative costs, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:53 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Fact-checking Trump: Economy, wages, immigration and more

The president made a wide variety of claims Wednesday night. Some were true, some were misleading, and others were false.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:25 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
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
Trump declares he is 'fixing' the nation in prime-time speech

Trump touted the state of the economy, his crackdown on crime and immigration at home, and some of his actions globally

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump plays the blame game in White House address. Here are the takeaways.

"Boy are we making progress," Trump said in a speech focused heavily on the affordability issue that has increasingly bedeviled his administration.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces Minority Investor Updates to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:27 PM EST • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Nationals reportedly hiring Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old Phillies assistant GM, as new general manager

Washington's president of baseball operations is 35 and its manager is 33. The organization's youth movement is rolling full steam ahead.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
U.S. Mental Health Ratings Continue to Worsen

Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults describe their mental health as excellent, down 14 points from 2019 and the first reading below 30%.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • news.gallup.com
ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live

There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists based on your Apple Music listening history. Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. Apple Music is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires signing in with your Apple Account for authorization purposes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:50 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Judge fines Goodlettsville ‘adult entertainment’ venue

Back in September, the Back Stage Venue was cited by the City of Goodlettsville, which claimed it was an adult entertainment business operating in a commercial services limited zone and not an indu…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Entertainment • wkrn.com
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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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
Republicans defy House leadership to force vote on healthcare subsidies

Democrats push vote on extension of healthcare subsidies that millions of people rely on for coverage.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:58 PM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
Dave Prater reflects on the health and future of SuperMotocross
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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:56 PM EST • Sports • nbcsports.com
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image generator makes faking photos easy

New GPT Image 1.5 allows more detailed conversational image editing, for better or worse.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:22 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
‘14 strong.’ Gritty Kentucky volleyball faces program’s second-ever Final Four

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump tariffs: Small businesses take on high-interest rate loans to cover new costs

Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:44 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
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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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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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

/PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update

Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, announced today that the Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) did not meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Brensocatib was well tolerated, with no new safety signals identified

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
SSM Health St. Mary's celebrates Christmas with annual Joy Day

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Health • krcgtv.com
NFL awards picks: Does Philip Rivers deserve consideration for CPOY?

SportsLine NFL analyst Josh Nagel gives his analysis and recommended plays for MVP and other season-long NFL awards

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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GOP seizes on Dem civil war as progressives jump into key 2026 Senate races: ‘They're in shambles’

Progressive Democrats enter competitive Senate primaries amid party divisions, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas campaign highlighting ideological rifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:20 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:10 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Texas look to expand the electorate

State Rep. James Talarico and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are looking to turn out voters who sat at home in past elections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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New Year’s Sale 2025

2025 is coming to an end, and what better way to commemorate this year than with a massive sale!

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
The Biggest Lie in Texas Politics

Ahead of the midterm elections, the state Democratic party is leaning on an old message.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Politics • texasmonthly.com
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay

The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Health • fiercebiotech.com
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON GOP HEALTHCARE BILL: “REPUBLICANS NEED TO BRING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION BILL TO THE FLOOR TODAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, emphasizing that House Republicans have a responsibility to join House Democrats in protecting Americans’ healthcare after he received 218 signatures on his discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES: For months now, Democrats have made clear that we have a […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • jeffries.house.gov
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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High school students learn about exercise science during Ohio State visit

High school juniors from the Tolles Career and Technical Center in Plain City recently visited The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus to learn about health science courses of study and careers. The College of Education and Human Ecology’s (EHE) exercise science program hosted the visit.The students, who study exercise science at Tolles,...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • news.osu.edu
Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired for cause after administrative review revealed 'serious professional misconduct'

Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave from Ohio on Dec. 1.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
GenAI users Larian forced to build Divinity around RAM shortage caused by GenAI

Larian's new Divinity game is having to be made with the current RAM storage in mind - a shortage caused by generative AI tools like the ones Larian employ.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:52 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
Moderate Republicans force House vote on expiring healthcare subsidies

The vote is a last-ditch effort by some Republicans to show support for extending healthcare subsidies in some form.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Health • bbc.com
Generational Divide & Antisemitism; City Politics; Artists & Affordability; Rob Reiner Tributes | The Brian Lehrer Show

A Generational Divide on Antisemitism; This Week in City Politics; The Affordability Crisis for Creative New Yorkers; Rob Reiner's Legacy and Your Tributes

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:38 AM EST • Politics • wnyc.org
MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub convenes leaders to advance pediatric health

At the 2025 MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation event, more than 100 leaders from academia, hospitals, and industry gathered at Boston’s Museum of Science to confront the challenges facing pediatric medicine — and to explore new, collaborative models for turning breakthroughs into better care for children.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Health • news.mit.edu
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
House advances GOP health care package that doesn’t include ObamaCare subsidy extension

The House advanced a GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies in an act of defiance against le…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on ACA Subsidies

After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Apple’s Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook Was Tested With An A15 Bionic, Making It Slower Than The Current-Generation iPad, Retail Versions Said To Feature An A18 Pro

The low-cost MacBook currently in development was leaked to be tested with an A15 Bionic, but luckily, the commercial units will likely feature the A18 Pro

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Phillies Unveil Frustrating News After Polarizing Move
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hawaii's minimum wage increases to $16 per hour in 2026

A $2 boost from the current rate

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Berkeley Lab’s Big Science Stories of 2025

To celebrate the end of the year, here’s a roundup of some of our biggest stories, which highlight how Berkeley Lab is delivering solutions.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • newscenter.lbl.gov
Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies

Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • c-span.org
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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RELEASE: DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIRES ADMINISTRATOR - State of Delaware News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email: alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator Wilmington — The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) is excited to welcome Katie Leibel-Marin as its Administrator. With extensive experience in strategic development, budget management, community engagement, and board management, Leibel-Marin […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:40 AM EST • Health • news.delaware.gov
New Landsat Science Team Announced

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with NASA, has named the new Landsat Science Team that will support the world’s longest-running Earth observation mission for a planned 2026-2030 term.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:36 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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
ChatGPT Adds Realism to Its Powerful Image Generator

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In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:19 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Google's vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:16 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Chicago’s rat hole wasn’t made by a rat

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OnePlus 15R Hands-on: If only battery and refresh rate were the name of the game

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:45 AM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Poll: Jerry Demings, David Jolly are tied, but concerns remain about nominating another former Republican

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:04 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
US Game Console Sales Crater in Worst November in Two Decades

US spending on video game consoles fell 27% last month, marking the worst November in two decades as tariffs and rising component costs pushed prices to record highs.

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Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Bitdefender Achieves Exceptional Results in Latest AV-Comparatives Business Security Test

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Is Eileen Higgins’ Miami win a harbinger of shifting Democratic fortunes in 2026?

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Analysts share their naughty and nice lists for Texas politics

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Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

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'False hope': Why families who celebrated California's new mental health court feel let down by it

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We relied on my mom for childcare. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and everything changed.

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911 operators now ask Phoenix callers if they want mental health experts

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • noirlab.edu
Augustana Rydell School of Business Introduces Trust Minor in Fall 2025

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