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Zohran Mamdani Supporters Celebrate “Politics of Optimism” at His Inauguration

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers braved freezing temperatures and police barricades to be part of Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor on New Year’s Day. Democracy Now! spoke with many Mamdani supporters, including a high school student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, about what the day represented to them, their hopes for the new administration and how it could set a model for progressives across the country. “Organized people will always be more powerful than organized money,” said Diana Moreno, a fellow democratic socialist who is running for Mamdani’s vacant seat in the New York State Assembly.

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Jan 2 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • democracynow.org
Welcome to the Future of Noise Canceling

The next generation of noise reduction is currently being developed in R&D labs around the world. Take a look at what's to come.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
The Top Universities For R&D Spending In The Social/Behavioral Sciences

When it comes to R&D spending in the social and behavioral sciences, public universities dominate, according to the latest HERD Survey by the National Science Foundation.

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Jan 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • forbes.com
Alabama 'humiliated' by Indiana: Reactions to Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal

Here's how social media is reacting to Alabama football's performance in the Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal game against Indiana.

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Jan 1 • 7:52 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as mayor?

To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

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Jan 1 • 3:11 PM EST • Politics • bbc.com
More kids than ever will be banned from social media this year

Afters years of talk, governments in Australia, France, and more are taking action to ban social-media for kids. Some warn of unintended effects.

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Jan 1 • 1:34 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
The Year the Newsletter Business Reached a Fever Pitch

Writers, investors and pop stars alike are building new media businesses to connect directly with readers and fans.

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Jan 1 • 12:00 PM EST • Business • wsj.com
Pink Spends New Year's Eve in the Hospital, Shares a Health Update

She's starting 2026 by prioritizing her health.

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Jan 1 • 10:25 AM EST • Health • today.com
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In 2025, quitting social media felt easier than ever

I tried to get back on social media this year but sponsored content, AI slop and lack of other humans made it all so boring.

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Jan 1 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Here Are the Films, TV Shows and Concerts to Look out for in 2026

From awards season to the biggest movies including “Wuthering Heights” and “The Odyssey,” NBC's Chloe Melas joins TODAY with a look ahead at the buzzing entertainment schedule for 2026.

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Jan 1 • 7:53 AM EST • Entertainment • today.com
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She provides the raw material to Trump’s influencer machine

Margo Martin, a lesser-known member of the president’s staff, fuels social media with a blitz of Trump content.

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Jan 1 • 7:45 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
25th Anniversary Log-in Unlock

All year long, we’ll be celebrating 25 years of Halo with reminiscences and retrospectives on the series that changed gaming forever. Share your favorite Halo memories on social media using hashtag #Halo25Together for a chance to be featured in our official anniversary Halobration! To start the party right, jump into Halo Infinite any time this […]

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Jan 1 • 7:13 AM EST • Technology • halowaypoint.com
AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business

After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.

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Jan 1 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • wired.com
How Meta’s Reels Became a $50 Billion Business
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Jan 1 • 5:30 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
10 Tech Cleanup Tasks for New Year's Day

Knock out these simple chores on this day of fresh starts to keep you and your devices humming smoothly.

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Jan 1 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
I Used Acuity Scheduling to Organize My Side Hustle

The online booking platform aims to streamline scheduling for everything from virtual appointments to workshops.

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Jan 1 • 4:30 AM EST • Business • wired.com
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Miami football sends savage parting shot to Ohio State

The Miami Hurricanes take a direct shot at Ohio State football on social media after 24-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win.

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Jan 1 • 12:55 AM EST • Sports • clutchpoints.com
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Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.

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Jan 1 • 12:03 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.

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Jan 1 • 12:03 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 11:21 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Under Fire for Trump Rulings, Chief Justice Says Courts Still Check Political Power

John Roberts in year-end report expounds on judicial independence as the court faces criticism for being deferential to Trump.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Politics • wsj.com
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago and other cities

Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he’s removing the Guard troops for now.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland

Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 4:23 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland

Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 4:23 PM EST • Politics • azcentral.com
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ENTERTAINMENT: Clinton Center 2026 lineup includes Cornel West

Cornel West, democratic socialist philosopher in the progressive Christian tradition, according to a news release, and Robert P. George, a Roman Catholic and a conservative legal scholar, will jointly present a Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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Health Insurance Premiums to Skyrocket for Millions of Americans

Some 22 million Americans will begin to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Congress failed to extend certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what will happen when the subsidies expire, who is impacted and more.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:54 AM EST • Health • today.com
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Health Dept. Pauses Child Care Funding to Minnesota, Citing State’s Fraud Scandal

The pause affects a funding stream that provides $185 million in annual aid to the state’s day care centers, as federal investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs continue.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 8:59 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Eileen from Sanford Health in the Spotlight

Connect for Cancer Prevention Study participant Eileen shares her inspiration for joining Connect and why she thinks others should join the study, too.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 6:34 PM EST • Health • cancer.gov
Social media post prompts local business owners to cut ties with Shop Local Raleigh

A Facebook comment in an online networking group is causing a stir among some of Raleigh's small business owners.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 1:27 PM EST • Business • wral.com
Syracuse Crunch To Host Dinosaur Night presented by The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) January 10

Dinosaur Night will transform the Upstate Medical University Arena into a Jurassic adventure.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 11:21 AM EST • Science • syracusecrunch.com
Researchers Examine Social Determinants of Health Screening Tools Used at Arkansas Health Facilities

A coalition of researchers, led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, conducted a survey that examined how Arkansas health care facilities screen for and respond to social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence a…

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Dec 30, 2025 • 10:32 AM EST • Health • news.uams.edu
A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

The 34-year-old democratic socialist has just a few weeks before the start of state and city budget season begins at the end of January. His top policy ideas include freezing increases on rent-stabilized apartments, making public buses free to ride, and opening city-controlled supermarkets.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump

Customer service has deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Meta to Buy Startup Manus, Adding AI Agents to Woo Business

Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, adding a popular artificial intelligence agent as the social-media company works to build a business around its massive AI investment.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 5:21 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Social media comment has some local business owners cutting ties with Shop Local Raleigh

A Facebook comment in an online networking group is causing a stir among some of Raleigh's small business owners.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Business • wral.com
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American parents said social media and screen time were among the top health concerns for their kids in 2025

To lower kids' screen time, experts recommend keeping screens out of bedrooms and having a special place for devices in the house.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 2:25 PM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Lightspeed Ventures partner says Sora will make social media creators 'far, far, far less valuable'

Lightspeed Ventures partner Michael Mignano predicted that AI-generated video would lead to the "end of the creator."

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Dec 29, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Applied Digital to Spin Out Cloud Business, Proposes Business Combination with EKSO to Launch ChronoScale

Proposed Business Combination with Nasdaq-listed EKSO to Form an Accelerated Focused GPU Platform Purpose Built for Next-Generation AI…...

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Dec 29, 2025 • 11:45 AM EST • Business • ir.applieddigital.com
No 10 defends campaign to release Abd el-Fattah despite his ‘abhorrent’ tweets

MPs reject call to strip British-Egyptian activist of UK nationality over social media posts from a decade ago

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Dec 29, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Microsoft’s business is on fire. So how can its stock break from its curse?

The OpenAI and Nvidia narratives need to come back into fashion in order for Microsoft shares to move meaningfully higher.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:39 AM EST • Business • marketwatch.com
ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities | North Dakota Office of the Governor

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and health outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities over the next five years.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:10 AM EST • Health • governor.nd.gov
UNC Health Pardee Announces New Year’s Day Hours

UNC Health Pardee Announces New Year’s Day Hours

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • pardeehospital.org
The Making of Mayor Mamdani

He is a brilliant political talent with dizzying ambitions to change the city. Is he ready for the actual job, though?

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Dec 29, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • nymag.com
Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks

Teen use of AI chat bots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Atlanta faces Oklahoma City, looks to halt 6-game skid

Atlanta Hawks (15-18, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (27-5, first in the Western Conference)

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Dec 29, 2025 • 2:05 AM EST • Sports • ca.sports.yahoo.com
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Los Angeles hosts Sacramento after Leonard's 55-point game

Sacramento Kings (8-24, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10-21, 13th in the Western Conference)

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Dec 29, 2025 • 2:05 AM EST • Sports • ca.sports.yahoo.com
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Holiday Moviegoers Flock to AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas as More Than 5.5 Million See a Movie at AMC Entertainment Globally, Thursday Through Sunday, During the Final Weekend of 2025

Internationally, ODEON Cinemas records its busiest weekend of the year, Thursday through Sunday For the second straight weekend, at least five…...

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Dec 29, 2025 • 1:55 AM EST • Entertainment • investor.amctheatres.com
TikTok wasn’t banned, ‘Zootopia 2’ was a box-office beast

From the biggest screen to the smallest, entertainment faced a year of uncertainty.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Entertainment • morningbrew.com
Everything to know from Jaguars' Week 17 victory vs. Colts

Here is everything you need to know from the Jacksonville Jaguars' Week 17 performance against the Colts.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:04 PM EST • Sports • jaguarswire.usatoday.com
2025: AI and AR Transform Communication and Entertainment

In 2025, communication and entertainment sectors evolve through AI-driven personalization, immersive technologies like AR/VR, and interactive social platforms, fostering seamless hybrid experiences and authentic content. Challenges include privacy concerns and infrastructure needs. Ultimately, these innovations amplify human connections while demanding ethical adaptations.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 9:10 AM EST • Entertainment • webpronews.com
MrBeast's former manager says the age of social-media superstars is fading

MrBeast's former manager Reed Duchscher said we're unlikely to see mega stars break out as algorithms favor smaller creators who make niche content.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:20 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Barbara Brown, 83, works as a yoga instructor at nursing homes in Richmond, Virginia. She said her work has been fulfilling, though she needs to work.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
This is your teen’s brain on phones and social media, according to science

A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental health and development.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
This is your teen’s brain on phones and social media, according to science

A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental health and development.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Behold the Manifold, the Concept that Changed How Mathematicians View Space

In the mid-19th century, Bernhard Riemann conceived of a new way to think about mathematical spaces, providing the foundation for modern geometry and physics.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
New York to Introduce Mental Health Warning Labels for Social Media

New York has become the fourth state to require social platforms to carry the same type of health warning labels we know from tobacco products, following Colorado, Minnesota, and California passing similar laws in recent years.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • pcmag.com
5 Big Questions for Sports in 2026

From the spread-out Winter Olympics to the Trump-heavy World Cup to a looming MLB lockout, there’s a lot on the horizon.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • nymag.com
Jets reverse course on disqualifying fan from $100K kick contest after social media backlash
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Dec 27, 2025 • 1:13 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'Embarrass them': Trump urges DOJ to out any Dems in Epstein files

“The Dems are the ones who worked with Epstein," Trump said in a Dec. 26 social media post. “Release all of their names, embarrass them.”

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Dec 26, 2025 • 9:45 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels

A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that 'encourage excessive use'.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 3:17 PM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
NY requiring TikTok, Meta, more social media platforms to display...
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Dec 26, 2025 • 2:28 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
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Physicist Sean Carroll takes on black holes, Schrödinger’s cat, and other big physics concepts. Plus, we revisit some of our top stories of 2025, covering research into how death metal singers safely produce extreme vocalizations, how algorithms and social media are changing language, and what we can learn from people thriving in the coldest parts of the world.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:23 PM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:19 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
New science points to 4 distinct types of autism

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler - who was very social - didn’t resemble the picture of the condition they thought they knew. And the specialists could offer little clarity about why or what lay ahead. It wasn’t until four years after their child’s diagnosis that the Eastons finally began to get answers that offered them a glimmer of understanding. This summer, a team from Pr

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Dec 26, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
New science points to 4 distinct types of autism

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler - who was very social - didn’t resemble the picture of the condition they thought they knew. And the specialists could offer little clarity about why or what lay ahead. It wasn’t until four years after their child’s diagnosis that the Eastons finally began to get answers that offered them a glimmer of understanding. This summer, a team from Pr

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Dec 26, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
The 20 best college towns across the US, ranked

WalletHub ranked over 400 cities based on affordability, social scene, and academic opportunity. These are the top 20 best college towns in the US.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Year in review: Mississippi Today's most-read health stories

Today we're featuring our newsroom's top 10 health-related stories of 2025. In the year ahead, we are keeping an eye out for further developments, especially those tied to social safety net programs.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • mississippitoday.org
2025 IN REVIEW: A big year for business in east Washington County

Across Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood, residents and visitors were gifted with a laundry list of new places to eat, drink, socialize and even learn a thing or two. From […]

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Dec 26, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • beavertonvalleytimes.com
2025’s Biggest Political Losers

It was a rough year for a lot of people in Washington. But few had as bad a 2025 as Elise Stefanik and Andrew Cuomo.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • nymag.com
A look back at the health trends that took over social media in 2025

From functional drinks and olive oil shots to McDonald’s ‘migraine meals,’ 2025 serves up plenty of of viral health trends - but do they actually work?

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Dec 26, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Health • euronews.com
Which states tax Social Security benefits? Check out our map and see what you may pay in 2026.

Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in 2026.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:41 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Beloved social media dog Raffie dies from heart attack amid vicious assault

Beloved social media influencer dog Raffie of the Bundleofbullies TikTok account has died after a reported heart attack amid a vicious assault from another dog.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 4:52 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Trump rings in Christmas Day with a flurry of posts denouncing perceived foes and casting doubt on the 2020 election

The president posted on Truth Social over 100 times overnight, also touting his own economic policies and efforts to end foreign wars.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 2:43 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year

Whether you need to limit social media scrolling or block off time to be productive, there are different tools that can help you stay on task

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Dec 25, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Opinion | Socialized medicine can’t survive the winter

The British government is begging sick people to stay away from hospitals during the holidays.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:30 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Politics, violence, creeping authoritarianism and those who opposed it: 2025 year in review

I joined the Minnesota Reformer in April in a more regular capacity, as a photographer and social media runner, thanks to a grant from the Bush Foundation. I’ve been a freelancer for the past five years, and this is my first time belonging in some way to a newsroom since internship-hopping in college. It was […]

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • minnesotareformer.com
Backed by Swifties and social media, an NC business has put its town on the map

Sparta Candle Co. started with a daughter’s loving gesture. A million followers on social media later, doing good is still the heart of the mission.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • charlotteobserver.com
‘Grinch’ Star Taylor Momsen Sports Original Costume 25 Years Later

Taylor Momsen, who played a young Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film “The Grinch,” is getting into the Christmas spirit (literally) by sporting her original costume 25 years later. “It still… kind of… fits,” she wrote.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 9:07 AM EST • Sports • today.com
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Science reveals why Christmas movies boost our mood and connect us socially
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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:09 AM EST • Science • wcnc.com
My Nintendo December Wrap-Up - News

The holiday season is upon us and the Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond game is available now on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch! To celebrate, My Nintendo offered some out-of-this-world rewards in December. Please check them out and enjoy the holiday…

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • nintendo.com
The top 5 major African cities with the best health care at the end of 2025

A high healthcare index was more indicative of long-term national competitiveness, social stability, and economic resilience than it was of hospital quality or doctor accessibility

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • africa.businessinsider.com
The 10 Most Compelling Sports Stories of 2025

From the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominance to multisport gambling scandals to a truly epic World Series, this year has been quite a ride.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • nymag.com
AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving

WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • wired.com
AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving

WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • wired.com
Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business

Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:30 PM EST • Business • scmp.com
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against New York's 'Green Light Law'

The law allows the DMV to issue standard driver’s licenses to individuals without Social Security numbers and "regardless of their citizenship or lawful status in the United States."

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:19 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The top Smithsonian science stories of 2025

The Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the universe on scales big and small in 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • si.edu
Republican former senator Ben Sasse says he has terminal cancer

The 53-year-old — who was one of a handful of Republicans to speak out against Trump during his first term — said in a lengthy social media post he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and suggested he doesn’t have long to live.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:04 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain microbes that can spread between individuals living together. When researchers accounted for this social sharing, genetic influence on the microbiome turned out to be much stronger than previously thought. The study suggests genes can affect others indirectly, without DNA ever being exchanged.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”

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