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What Can U.S. Employers Do About Rising Healthcare Costs?

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Health • hbr.org
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Why US lawmakers killed a proposal targeting science efforts with China
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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • scmp.com
AI companies are sick of their favorite buzzword — so they’re inventing new ones

It’s the great AGI rebrand.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science

Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Science • uncg.edu
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:08 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
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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
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
CMA warns federal cuts to American Academy of Pediatrics undermine children's health

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • cmadocs.org
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
Your body feels cold in two different ways

Researchers have uncovered that the body uses different molecular systems to sense cold in the skin versus internal organs. This explains why surface chills feel very different from cold experienced deep inside the body.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
NYC’s viral grocery store founder breaks silence: ‘I’m an active target’ — and it’s good for business

From $27 beef salads to $700 caviar, this New York City grocery store became a cultural flashpoint through social media buzz, proving controversy boosts business.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
FanDuel and FanDuel Sports Network Launch Bet Tracking Across Select NBA and NHL Games

FanDuel and Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, the largest holder of local sports media rights, announce the launch of Bet ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:57 AM EST • Sports • sportsvideo.org
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
Katherine Ho, esteemed health economist and ‘true role model,’ dies at 53

Ho, the John L. Weinberg Professor of Economics and Business Policy, was “a brilliant scholar, a charismatic teacher and a devoted adviser,” said department chair Wolfgang Pesendorfer. A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:27 AM EST • Health • princeton.edu
Sphere Entertainment Names Felicia Yue as EVP and CTO, Sphere

Sphere Entertainment Co. announces that Felicia Yue, a seasoned entertainment technology leader, has joined the company as Executive Vice President, ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Entertainment • sportsvideo.org
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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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Starbucks is doubling down on its free bachelor's degree program as enrollment surges 60%

Starbucks' Chief People Officer Sara Kelly spoke to Business Insider about the company's increasingly popular free college program.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Bulls' Patrick Williams: Season-low 11 minutes

Bulls' Patrick Williams: Season-low 11 minutes

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:32 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win

Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:27 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Offers nothing in start

Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Offers nothing in start

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:19 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Trump Supporters Distrust Science. We Need Ways to Reach Them.

Opinion | Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:06 AM EST • Science • undark.org
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Kuxiu’s S3 MagSafe power bank is bigger and better and probably won’t explode

2025 was a busy year for power bank recalls.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Sam Houston wins 85-75 over Oregon State

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:28 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Federal Officials Testify on the Implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act

Officials from NASA, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy testify to the implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • c-span.org
100 Years Ago, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black

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

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

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:35 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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
West Georgia takes down Brewton-Parker 70-49

CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) Shelton Williams-Dryden's 18 points helped West Georgia defeat Brewton-Parker 70-49 on Wednesday.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over

The two sides have settled.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:57 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Louisville Beats EKU 76-51

If all you saw was the final score you might think this game was a cake-walk but if you actually watched the game you probably want to forget the first half. However as Coach Walz said, “This was probably the first game all year that I’ve seen us look as bad as we did in […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Finley: MSU's sports IPO may cost it control of teams

Selling shares in athletic program raises questions about who's in charge

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Sports • detroitnews.com
The first Dolby FlexConnect soundbar is coming from LG

Time to expand your home theater.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Version 1.0.3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Update today

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:55 PM EST • Technology • nintendolife.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
Hi ya! Hyha

Written by Margaret Deahn, Ph.D. student at Purdue University

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:25 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Ready for delivery a second time: Carrera GT, now in Salzburg Design

A 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • newsroom.porsche.com
What your mouth can reveal about your health

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nationalgeographic.com
ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill to Criminalize Transgender Health Care | American Civil Liberties Union

WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives voted 216-211 to pass a bill sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that would criminalize the...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:48 PM EST • Health • aclu.org
Titans vs. Chiefs Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans on December 21, 2025.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Cowboys vs. Chargers Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers on December 21, 2025.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk

Plus, humanitarian crises surge as global aid dries up.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:18 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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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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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
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program

Meta is focusing on first-party VR hardware.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:24 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Knicks, Pacers rematch comes amid much different circumstances

After battling in last season's Eastern Conference final in May, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks come into their first matchup of the 2025-26 season in a much different place.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Australian Surf Crew Captures a Real-Life Ocean 'Glitch' That Repeats

The converging waves swirl until they finally break into a 130-foot pillar of saltwater, in a process that scientists have yet to fully explain.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they're behaving strangely, a new study finds

Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting with each other.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Rams-Seahawks Preview

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Sam Darnold was far from his best the last time he and the Seattle Seahawks squared off against his hometown team and he is amply aware he will need to perform better than when he tossed four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 16.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:38 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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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
Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US

Call of Duty sold less than last year, too.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
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
Report: Fenway Sports Group reaches deal to sell Penguins to Chicago-based firm

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Chicago-based investment group.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:24 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Fenway Sports Group to sell Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffman family, reports say
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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:03 PM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream

The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • syracuse.com
People trust science more when they see themselves in it

"When it comes to trusting scientists, who is practicing science matters almost as much to Americans as what their science reveals."

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:34 PM EST • Science • futurity.org
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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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Schmidt Gives Keynote Address for Political Trust Conference

Professor Vivien Ann Schmidt gave the opening keynote address, titled Political Trust and Legitimacy in the Age of Populism, for the Political Trust conference, organized by CEVIPOF at the French Political Science School at Sciences Po in Paris on December 5, 2025. This year’s conference, named Political Trust: A Challenge for Democracies, brought together researchers from…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:21 PM EST • Politics • bu.edu
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
A new hunt for an Earth analog begins

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy

A new poll shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Houston Matters discusses that story and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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Trump alleges Ilhan Omar ‘hates Jewish people’ at Hanukkah event

Trump has repeatedly targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar, who is Muslim, since his first term as president.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:14 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Netflix and Barstool Sports Strike Exclusive Video Podcast Deal

Pardon My Take, The Ryen Russillo Podcast, and Spittin’ Chiclets will stream exclusively on Netflix in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Sports • netflix.com
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Industry Ink: Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Provident Entertainment, Margo Price

Keith Urban visited patients and their families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at [...]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Entertainment • musicrow.com
Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

Netflix’s co-CEOs don’t see it for Paramount Skydance, either.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Apple Seen Moving From AI Laggard To Leader In 2026

Morgan Stanley sees Apple becoming an AI leader in 2026, starting with a new Siri digital assistant. Apple stock is in a tight pattern.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Technology • investors.com
In aftermath of January wildfires, ER visits surged amid alarming health effects, study finds

For the first time, researchers have been able to study the direct health effects the January wildfires had on Angelenos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:40 AM EST • Health • abc7.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
Provident Entertainment Named Billboard's Top Christian Label for 2025

Provident Entertainment Named Billboard's Top Christian Label for 2025

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:37 AM EST • Entertainment • gospelmusic.org
Live updates: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son expected in court after being charged with their murders
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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:30 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
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
Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
10 Things I Loved in 2025: Mike Kazimer

Everything from powerful brakes to good books (and more).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • pinkbike.com
Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app

AI responses in a flash.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
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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How much the bankers are getting paid in the Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Warner Bros. Discovery's sale could rake $225 million in fees for Allen & Co., J.P. Morgan, and Evercore.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:49 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.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
Why Being a Black, Female Science Teachers Matters So Much to Students Like Me

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Science • the74million.org
OnePlus 15R review: unbeatable battery life, beatable value

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The growing scourge of sports microbetting

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • thehill.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially during the holiday season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Stars, hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:36 AM EST • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:16 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • nintendolife.com
Seattle passes new transparency law aimed at political consultants

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • seattletimes.com
This giant microbe organizes its DNA in a surprising way

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
State-County Mental Health Talks Blow Past Deadlines

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $100 million raised to support lifesaving care at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Penn State Health Milton S.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:12 AM EST • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
'False hope': Why families who celebrated California's new mental health court feel let down by it

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:10 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
The week in politics (Dec. 17, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And soprano Sarah Brightman discusses her career and previews an upcoming holiday concert in Sugar Land.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Suspect remains at large after stabbing near northeast Oklahoma City business

Police taped off the Sonic near Northeast 23rd Street and I-235 as they investigated the crime.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:58 AM EST • Business • koco.com