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Review: TheatreWorks’ ‘Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley’ a perfect holiday entertainment
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s production of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” begins with the
The AirPods Pro 3 are back to their lowest price ahead of the holidays
They’re a great stocking stuffer.
Senate Republicans set to put Cassidy-Crapo health proposal up for a vote Thursday
The decision to offer an alternative to Democrats' plan represents a strategic U-turn.
Florida's DeSantis declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
Graduating LA fashion business student says ASU is ‘the right place to grow’
For fashion business student Emily Vuduris, creativity was the only direction that made sense for her.Vuduris, who graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in fashion (merchandising) this fall from ASU FIDM after having previously received her associate degree in fashion design from legacy FIDM, originally thought that meant following in her aunt’s footsteps with a career in interior design.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Elise Stefanik in Republican primary
Blakeman, who has cast himself as a bulwark against the liberal policies of urban Democrats, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul as a “failure" in an appearance on the Fox News “Fox and Friends” show.
Political scientists launch the Berkeley Program on Finance and
Can finance serve democracy, or is it fated to play an adversarial role? UC Berkeley is launching a new initiative to investigate this question.The Berkeley Program on Finance and Democracy will
Hochul: Statewide shootings down 60% since 2021; shootings in 2025 reach new low
The cities of Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse saw double-digit declines in gun violence.
Organizers submit enough signatures to block gerrymandered Missouri map
More than 300,000 signatures delivered to secretary of state to force referendum on Republican-drawn map
Bill Cassidy is ready to cut a deal on Obamacare
The top Republican on health care also said he wants a vote this week on a GOP alternative to a Democratic bill to extend expiring subsidies.
Facebook redesign focuses on friends, photos, Marketplace and more
Meta's Facebook redesign elevates Marketplace, refreshes profiles, and aims to win back Gen Z users.
Stock up, stock down: Bears-Packers review
The Bears snapped their win streak, but all hope is not lost. @SamHouseholder has the review
Mounts of Mayhem is here
Mounts of Mayhem charges into Minecraft today! Choose your steed, master the spear, and outsmart foes both familiar and new to become a true champion. Mount up and ride into the mayhem today in Bedrock and Java Edition.
Barnes aims to raise $50M for governor campaign, says big money in politics is a concern
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes says he’s shooting to raise “closer to $50 million” for his campaign cycle, which would be a significant uptick from his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate.
Nancy Mace escalated airport incident into ‘spectacle’, police investigation says
Republican congresswoman berated TSA personnel in October with profanity and insults, leaving facility employees ‘visibly upset’
The Politics Of Superintelligence
Today’s tech “prophets” push a narrative that God-like artificial superintelligence is inevitable, and only they can ensure humanity’s safety from their creations.
Tell us: What was your top live entertainment event of 2025?
We want to know what local concert, comedy show, or theater experience stands out from the last year.
6 Ways to Turn Your Small Town Business Into a Local Success Story
Discover practical strategies to build brand awareness, attract loyal customers and stand out in a close-knit community.
A Trump-backed candidate faces a Democrat with national support in Miami's mayoral race. Here's what to know
Big-name Republicans and Democrats have joined the campaign trail, making this a significant test for both parties.
France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament
Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
Trump's approval sees slight bump in poll amid focus on affordability
In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, the president had a small overall approval rating bump, while Republicans' views on one key issue jumped.
Resurrected Pebble maker announces a kind-of-smart ring for capturing audio notes
The Pebble Index 01 isn’t quite a smart ring, but it can do some smart things.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
Two health care reforms Congress can deliver now
Information without choice is powerless. Choice without information is meaningless. Together, they create the foundation of a functioning market.
Cherokee Nation Entertainment celebrates 35 years
Leaders of the Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Nation Entertainment and Cherokee Nation Businesses recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of the gaming and hospitality enterprise Cherokee Nation Entertainment.The celebration was held December 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Tom’s Watch Bar Opens in Los Angeles’ Largest Sports and Entertainment District
Tom's Watch Bar - Inglewood A rendering of Tom's Watch Bar in Inglewood, adjacent to Lum Hotel. Premium sports bar concept welcomes fans to a new L.A. location, steps from Intuit Dome, SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum Grand Opening planned for early December DENVER, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate destination for sports viewing and entertainment, today announced it has opened the doors to its 19th venue, located within the thriving sports and entertainment district of I
Axios AI+ DC Summit: Fractured system blocks AI's full potential in health care, experts say
Improving communication and cross-functional collaboration could greatly improve how AI is used in health care environments
Cox Enterprises Launches New Cox Outdoors Business Segment
Cox Outdoors unites the company’s recent investments in outdoor-recreation businesses and expands its focus on conservation.
What's that business coming to Zaragoza Road in East El Paso?
The new hotel will be located near the intersection of Zaragoza Road and Rojas Drive in far East El Paso.
AI doctors will be good at science but bad at business, and big talk with little action means even higher drugs prices: 10 healthcare predictions for 2026 from top investors
We hope 2026 is calmer after tariffs, public health chaos, and the cancellation of billions of research funding and health coverage support for millions.
HBR: only 6% of companies fully trust AI agents to handle core business processes
AI agents are at the "edge," not the core of business, and without good change management, corporates risk a "garbage in, garbage out" scenario.
How Much Do OC Taxpayers Spend on Local Politician’s Health Benefits?
As budgets tighten across OC cities, questions arise about spending local tax dollars on healthcare for part-time city politicians.
STEM Students Blend Science and Policy in New Capitol Campus Fellowship
Ella Camp (C'26) has always loved science but wanted to pivot from a career focused solely on research. In a new Earth Commons fellowship, she found an opportunity to dig into environmental public policy.
Despite federal funding cuts, UNR working to continue local food business center
Federal funding for local food production was hit hard earlier this year when the Trump administration cut several agricultural programs that supported home-grown food and farm businesses, but the local food systems built with Biden administration support before that funding was stripped away are ripe for growth.
iFixit Put a Chatbot Repair Expert in an App
FixBot can check on the health of your devices and talk you through necessary repairs. You can even point your phone's camera at broken gear to get started.
Check out your personal Xbox stats for 2025 with #MyYearOnXbox
Want to know how many games you've played and achievements you've unlocked this year? Check out your Xbox Wrapped to find out!
A hostile streaming showdown for the future of Hollywood
Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. hit a major roadblock in the form of Paramount Skydance. Here's how the offers from both companies compare.
Business listings: New businesses last week include a new doctor and food service
See a list of filings in Onondaga, Madison and Cayuga counties.
Massachusetts seeks to block Kalshi from operating sports-prediction market
Massachusetts' attorney general will ask a judge on Tuesday to block prediction-market operator Kalshi from letting state residents bet on sports through its online platform, arguing that the company is running an unlicensed gambling enterprise.
Ohio business leaders warn: Adopt AI or fall behind
AI's economic impact was the focus of the ED411 conference in Columbus.
The Business Strategy That Could Drive Up Your Grocery Bill, and Trump’s $12 Billion Bailout
Plus, a big Hollywood battle just got messier.
Dayton business leaders lament loss of SBIR funding
Dayton business advocates are concerned about the future of SBIR funding
Trust in science is low among minorities for a reason, research finds
Researchers at Northeastern trace distrust of scientists among certain groups to massive gaps in representation within science itself.
Vulnerable Republicans sweat amid GOP divisions on health care
Swing-state Republican senators who are up for reelection are scrambling for political cover as the Senate prepares to vote on a Democratic bill to extend health insurance tax credits, even as the …
More local officials than ever see political polarization as harmful nationally, survey finds
The survey findings, shared exclusively with NBC News, also point to which local institutions help reduce political strife.
"Is Square Enix really giving birth to something genuinely new?" Major shareholder urges a fundamental reassessment of Final Fantasy maker's future
A major shareholder in Square Enix has released a 100-page document criticising the company for its poor sales and urging for a "fundamental reassessment".
GOP plan leaves ACA subsidies behind
An expiration would expose millions of Americans to sharp increases in out-of-pocket premium costs.
These Health Centers Are Supposed to Make Care Affordable. One Has Sued Patients for as Little as $59 in Unpaid Bills.
Federally funded community health centers receive grants in exchange for serving patients regardless of their ability to pay. But ProPublica found at least five across the country garnishing patients’ paychecks to collect unpaid bills.
Miami’s mayoral runoff gives Democrats hope of breaking a nearly 30-year streak of GOP control
The race to become Miami’s next mayor may technically be nonpartisan, but the politics surrounding the contest aren’t.
Rural Health Providers Could Be Collateral Damage From $100K Trump Visa Fee
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from the president’s new $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers. So far, there’s no sign of a reprieve.
It's a tale of two consumers this holiday season — and they're both at Walmart
"They don’t have the sales they used to have,” said Eileen Gowlak, a retiree who is prioritizing groceries at Walmart over clothes. She’s not alone.
UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4 Debuts Behind Mario Kart World And EA Sports FC 26
While Octopath Traveler 0 almost doesn't chart at all
Democrats look for a breakthrough win in Miami mayoral election
It’s been nearly 30 years since there was Democratic mayor of Miami. On Tuesday, the party is showing confidence it can turn the tide.
Minnesota faces No. 6 Purdue for conference matchup
Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-4, 1-0 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (8-1, 1-0 Big Ten)
Eastern Kentucky visits Eastern Illinois after Jacobi's 20-point outing
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-7) at Eastern Illinois Panthers (2-6, 0-1 OVC)
Integrity and good governance are vital to business success
On International Anti-Corruption Day, here's why companies that build robust internal integrity processes are best placed to thrive in an uncertain world.
A big campaign finance change, residency questions and more Nevada political news as 2025 ends
In today’s edition of Indy Elections, a Hiko rancher who lives in Summerlin, candidates flip-flopping on running and an exclusive endorsement.
High school basketball: Monday’s boys’ and girls’ scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Monday.
Atalanta vs Chelsea – Match Preview and Team News
Two sides locked together on 10 points in the Champions League league phase meet in Bergamo on Tuesday as Atalanta host Chelsea in a high-stakes encounter at the Gewiss Stadium. A victory for either s...
Rochester council moves forward with sports complex plans
Support for funding labor and material expenses comes with potential to add other elements to project.
Greenville City Council approves downtown entertainment district, honors Mayor White’s 30-year tenure
Greenville City Council unanimously approved a new downtown entertainment district Monday night, limiting operating hours for future businesses in an effort to improve public safety following late-night incidents that gained social media attention.
How Trump’s Executive Order On AI Might Impact AI Providing Mental Health Advice
President Trump posted on social media that he intends to sign an Executive Order this week overriding state laws on AI. I examine the realm of AI for mental health laws.
Parents protest Sutter’s retreat on gender-affirming care for transgender teens
Parents marched Monday at Sutter Health’s Emeryville headquarters demanding clarity after hearing from their doctors that care for trans minors may be cut.
Hochul: Grieving Families veto should come as no surprise
“Don’t pass the same bill four times if you want a different result,” she said.
Why Senate Republicans aren't uniting behind a health care plan
Voting on any alternative to Democrats' Obamacare extension is likely to highlight the divisions in the GOP.
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Ghana World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times
Here is Ghana's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
Soccer City hopes World Cup enthusiasm will help business
World Cup games might be Frisco soccer store's answer to slow business.
CBS shows investment in UEFA, women’s soccer with crossover Champions League studio
or the first time, there will be simultaneous studio coverage of both the men’s and women’s games from a studio in London, with a combo of nine hosts and analysts joining up for a single show for all 13 matches on Tuesday and 14 matches Wednesday. There will also be two reporters on site.
Netflix-HBO combo brings sports documentary questions — and opportunity for TNT Sports
If Netlfix completes its purchase of Warner Bros. and HBO, it would offer properites tied to TNT Sports a unique opportunity for exposure on a sports-focused app.
Oregon leaders pledge to make the state more business-friendly, but offer few specifics
Democrats and Republicans at a business summit agreed on Oregon's declining business appeal but offered minimal concrete plans before the 2026 legislative session.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
Two NASCAR teams — including one owned by Michael Jordan — are seeking more than $364 million in damages from the private stock car racing organization in their lawsuit claiming the league made...
School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt wins Dana Foundation grant for curriculum on smartphones and cognition in teens
How do smartphones affect the brains of teenagers? That question is at the core of a new grant awarded to the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) by the Dana Foundation, which works to advance neuroscience in alignment with community values and societal priorities. Menton Deweese, director of the SSMV, and Pamela Popp, […]
Seven RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Earn National Recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity
This year, yet another RWJBarnabas Health maternity hospital has been added to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care - marking seven added to the ranks of High Performing.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG – The Artsbridge weekly calendar of events and programs: TODAY * Anything Goes: Wild Things, all member exhibition of the West Virginia Watercolor Society, Parkersburg Art Center * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park * Festival of Trees Display, Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa * Shannon Hammer, naturalist photography display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, […]
NCAA men's soccer championship: All-time winners list
Saint Louis University has won more NCAA men's soccer championships than any other team, with 10 titles. Check out the all-time winners list now.
Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China
President Donald Trump announced on Monday in a Truth Social post that he’s removing export controls on Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, a key reversal in what’s become part of a broader trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
Is Caesars Entertainment a Contrarian Opportunity After Recent Debt Reduction Efforts?
If you are wondering whether Caesars Entertainment is a contrarian bargain or a value trap at today’s price, you are not alone. This article will break that question down in plain English. The stock has bounced about 2.6% over the last week and roughly 19.9% in the past 30 days. However, this comes after a tough stretch, with the share price still down sharply over the year and over the longer term. Recent headlines have focused on Caesars’ ongoing debt reduction efforts and strategic...
Fake flyers scam Mount Dora painter; chamber of commerce warns local businesses
The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce is warning local business owners about fake flyers advertising events appearing to be chamber- or city-sponsored.
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Check out 6 new business openings here in the Huntsville area
Our business community here in the Rocket City continues to grow, and this week we have some more businesses to welcome to the area.
South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times
Here is South Korea's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
UCL Power Rankings: Arsenal stay top despite loss to Villa
Champions League returns for the last matchday of 2025
Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans.
Pamela Anderson wants to change her name
Pamela Anderson is considering a name change as a way to reconnect with her roots.
The Best Way to View Trump’s Alarming New National Security Strategy
It’s an unserious document—but it can tell us a few things about how Trump sees the world.
Trump Says Money Should Go to People, Not Health Insurers
WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans. Trump made his ...
Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett enters US Senate race in Texas
The Dallas-area lawmaker announced her U.S. Senate run Dec. 8. She's expected to face off in a competitive Democratic primary with James Talarico.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for U.S. Senate in Texas
Texas is critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year's elections, and GOP incumbent John Cornyn is facing the toughest primary race of his 24-year Senate career.
Supreme Court weighs an expansion of Trump's power: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what Democrats can learn from Zohran Mamdani's campaign field operation.
Trump administration urges 'remigration,' borrowing white nationalist language : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has refocused some of its immigration policy on a push to get immigrants to "remigrate," or leave the country voluntarily. We discuss the administration's language and policy and examine its links to white nationalism.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef.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.
Going back to school during the pandemic linked to improved child mental health
A new study finds that school reopenings during the pandemic were associated with declines in diagnoses of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions in children.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump critic Jasmine Crockett shakes up Senate race
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
‘Totally false’: President of National Black Farmers Assoc pushes back on Trump claim Biden is to blame for farmers’ troubles
Brain circuits, bioturbation, and a new physics doc
Yale researchers study a mass extinction from the distant past, uncover hidden brain networks, and share expertise at an international meeting on enhanced weathering.
Jasmine Crockett jumps into the Democratic primary for US Senate
The two-term congresswoman from Dallas will face off against state Rep. James Talarico in a primary battle to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
MIT affiliates named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
MIT postdoc Zongyi Li, Associate Professor Tess Smidt, and seven additional MIT alumni were named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows. The fellowships will support their work in AI against difficult and intractable problems.
Tranent Juniors vs. Inverness C.T.F.C - Live Score
View the Tranent Juniors vs. Inverness C.T.F.C game played on December 10, 2025. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
What do a Texas Democrat, Honduran president and recently charged CEO have in common? They got their cases in front of Trump
President Donald Trump is taking an increasingly personal role in the government’s clemency process, wielding pardons with historic frequency to aid allies and advance his own political grievances.