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Richmond startup Ohm Health launches first product: a humming, glowing "breathing lamp"

The company, founded by Temperpack cofounder James McGoff, recently began taking pre-orders for its “breathing lamp,” which allows customers to practice breathing in rhythm with the hum and glow of the light.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 2:03 AM EST • Health • richmondbizsense.com
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Sony WF-1000XM6 rears its head as launch information surfaces in new leak

The long-awaited Sony WF-1000XM6 has reappeared before the end of the year in a new leak. This time, a retailer has hinted at availability and launch colour options ahead of schedule.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:53 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' With iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead of Apple's 2026 Launch

Samsung is working on a new foldable smartphone that's wider and shorter than the models that it's released before, according to Korean news site ETNews. The "Wide Fold" will compete with Apple's iPhone Fold that's set to launch in September 2026. Samsung's existing Galaxy Z Fold7 display is 6.5 inches when closed, and 8 inches when open, with a 21:9 aspect ratio when folded and a 20:18 aspect ratio when open. Samsung has used a similar size for its prior Z Fold devices.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments

Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount refuses to go away, launching a hostile bid. Here's a timeline of key developments.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman launches Senate run in Wyoming

Hageman is looking to replace retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis, and touted her support for Trump's agenda in her campaign launch video.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:26 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Ikea has made some of its Matter-compatible smart home devices even cheaper.

As the cost of some electronics continues to skyrocket, Ikea has dropped the price of several of its new smart home accessories. The Myggspray motion and Klippbok water sensors are now down to $7.99 from $9.99, and while the three-pack of the colorful two-button Bilresa remotes launched in the US for $19.99, they’re now $14.99. [Image: Two of Ikea’s new Matter-compatible smart home sensors and its two-button remote are now cheaper in the US. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ikea_matter.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:14 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
UW-Stevens Point launches sport business program in fall 2026

UW-Stevens Point will launch a sport business major, minor and certificate in fall 2026, preparing students for careers in a $600B industry.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:01 AM EST • Business • stevenspointjournal.com
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway

Vince Zampella, the video game developer who launched the 'Call of Duty' franchise and 'Apex Legends' outlet Respawn Entertainment with Jason West, has died.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Technology • latimes.com
A navigator for better science reporting

Science touches nearly every beat in local journalism, yet many reporters lack the training or time to confidently navigate complex scientific topics. In this piece, Bob Sillick explains how The Open Notebook, in partnership with the Reynolds Journalism Institute, has launched the Science Reporting Navigator to close that gap. The new tool aims to help local journalists spot misinformation, understand research and bring scientific clarity to their daily reporting.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • editorandpublisher.com
Maridea Wealth Launches Tax & Business Services Unit With Strategic Acquisition of Hyperion Accounting Group

BROOKLYN, N.Y., December 22, 2025--Maridea Wealth ("Maridea") today announced the launch of its dedicated Tax & Business Services unit, marking a major expansion of the firm’s mission to provide clients with a comprehensive, integrated financial-services platform. As part of this initiative, Maridea is acquiring Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta, who will join as Director of Tax & Business Services.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
ChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped

The experience includes awards, poems, and pictures referencing your year in chat.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:01 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Tim Cook’s ‘top priority’ product could finally take shape next year

Next year’s unveiling of Apple Glasses could be a key step toward Tim Cook’s “top priority” AR product finally launching.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Tala Health Launches With $100M to Transform Patient Care Through AI Collaboration

The funding, led by Sofreh Capital, ranks among the largest early-stage rounds for a healthtech startup this year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
Hult Launches 3 New Undergraduate Business Programs

Hult’s latest undergraduate programs target the human-centered capabilities HR leaders say graduates lack most.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:36 AM EST • Business • poetsandquantsforundergrads.com
NASA launches science balloon in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for Dec. 22, 2025

The first scientific balloon flight happened on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • space.com
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Launch Family Entertainment closes out 2025 with record growth, six new openings, and accelerated multi-unit development

WARWICK, R.I. – Launch Family Entertainment (Launch), a leading indoor family entertainment franchise, is ending 2025 with major development milestones, including six new park openings, 13 secured …

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:51 AM EST • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
Call Of Duty Is Finally Coming To Switch Soon

A new report says a Call of Duty game for Switch will launch "in a few months."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:43 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, partners with global digital skills platform Simplilearn to launch five AI-focused professional programmes for business leaders

Simplilearn, which has more than eight million learners in 150+ countries, has agreed a strategic partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to deliver five cutting-edge programmes to professionals worldwide. Focused on AI-driven business and technology education, the programmes bring together the academic excellence of Oxford Saïd, as part of the world's #1-ranked university (Times Higher Education World University Rankings), with Simplilearn's international platform.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:39 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Ruben Östlund To Launch ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ With Q&A At Göteborg Film Festival

2026 Göteborg Film Festival runs from 23 Jan to 1 Feb, 2026.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
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The Beloved Octopath Traveler series surpasses 6m lifetime sales, shortly after Octopath Traveler 0's launch

Official Octopath Traveler accounts have announced the series has surpassed 6m lifetime sales.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:29 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
The new Pac-12 Conference partners with Playfly Sports for Sponsorship Development

The Pac-12 Conference and Playfly Sports today jointly announced a partnership that will see the sports industry’s leading revenue-maximization company serve as the new Pac-12’s partner for sponsorship development. The partnership begins immediately, ahead of the new league’s launch for the 2026-27 season. As part of the partnership, Playfly will assist the Pac-12 in building a centralized revenue engine powered by data, valuation expertise and scalable brand integrations. This model will focus on developing innovative partnerships that align with evolving fan behavior and brand objectives.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:03 AM EST • Sports • pac-12.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Core Kitchen—Heating things up with a winter residency at Gateways Inn in Lenox

Launched in October 2024, the couple-owned business has been offering private dinners, pop-ups, supper clubs, special events, micro-catering, and take-home heat-and-eat meals.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:07 AM EST • Business • theberkshireedge.com
This simulation reveals what really happens near black holes

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and matter, researchers have built simulations that closely match real astronomical observations. These models reveal how matter forms chaotic, glowing disks and launches powerful outflows as it falls into black holes. It’s a major step toward decoding how these cosmic engines actually work.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Samsung’s True iPhone Fold Competitor Dubbed ‘Wide Fold’ Is Reportedly In Development, Will Feature A ‘Passport’ Type Form Factor, Launch Aimed For Fall 2026

A true iPhone Fold competitor from Samsung could be in the works, with the latest report stating that the device will have a wider aspect ratio

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:23 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Hasselblad in 2025: Legendary Company Launches its Best Digital Camera Ever

Quality over quantity.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Technology • petapixel.com
ASUS GPU Tweak III stable released, fixes NVIDIA driver issues and adds 1% low and 0.1% low metrics

GPU Tweak 3 stable released ASUS GPU Tweak III hit a rough patch in early December, after some users reported the app would not launch once they installed

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
Digital Storm hints at a next-gen Aventum system for CES 2026

New Aventum launching at CES 2026 Digital Storm says its next flagship desktop is moving into production ahead of CES 2026. The company describes it as

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch

A prototype of Max Space's Thunderbird could launch as early as 2027.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
Steam Drops Brand New Free Game With 100% Positive Rating

A brand new free game that has just launched on Steam this weekend has accrued 100% positive ratings.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • gamingbible.com
Interview: Aspyr on bringing Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch and future possibilities

There’s been a lot going on within the world of Tomb Raider recently, including the arrival of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Ports for both systems were announced and released last month. To learn more about what went into the launch of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, we spoke with producer manager Jordon Reese from Aspyr....

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Charlotte Small Business Ecosystem Report Launches Action Plan

A recently completed assessment of Charlotte’s small business ecosystem is already helping to shape how small businesses access resources, capital and long-term growth opportunities.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:03 PM EST • Business • charlottenc.gov
Naomi Osaka leaves Evolve, tennis agency she co-founded, after three years

Former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka launched the agency with Stuart Duguid in 2022.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:11 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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DraftKings launches prediction market amid fight over sports betting

DraftKings — one of the two largest sportsbooks in the U.S. — is embracing a surging alternative to traditional online gambling.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms

The recent evaluation of the Global Health Cluster sheds new light on how WHO, in its unique role as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) for health, coordinates life-saving health responses in humanitarian crises. It highlights how WHO works through partnerships to reach the most vulnerable crisis-affected populations and strengthen collective action in increasingly complex emergencies. Serving both learning and accountability purposes, the evaluation provided timely and actionable recommendations that are helping to strategically position WHO during the ongoing IASC Humanitarian Reset and the broader UN 2.0 reforms, where prioritization and new ways of working are taking shape. The evaluation was conducted between 2024 and 2025, at a time when humanitarian action funding was plummeting by more than 50%, triggering the launch of the IASC Humanitarian Reset. While restructuring and prioritization across the humanitarian landscape were underway, the evaluation, through iterative feedback loops, shared emerging findings that helped identify the most crucial coordination functions needed. This was especially important at a time when humanitarian needs and health risks due to armed conflict and natural hazards were increasing, while the capacity of health partners to support Member States to equitably reach all populations affected by crises and deliver response was at risk. The evaluation found that the Global Health Cluster (GHC) remains a highly relevant mechanism for strengthening health coordination in crises and has delivered efficiently despite limited resources. It noted strong collaboration with partners and highlighted opportunities to deepen integration within WHO structures and further enhance inter-cluster cooperation. The evaluation also identified areas where greater emphasis on transition planning, national coordination capacity and linkages between humanitarian response and health system strengthening would bring added value. While the GHC has achieved many of its strategic objectives, improvements in monitoring systems would help better demonstrate collective impact. The recommendations will help strengthen the IASC CLA coordination function across WHO, at all levels, and with all partners. It is noted that going forward WHO needs to continue to support capacity to fulfil coordination functions, in line with the IASC Humanitarian Reset whilst ensuring collective prioritization of health cluster action and quality coverage of the health response. The evaluation will help WHO strengthen locally-led action, national ownership and leadership of the sector, and linkages between health system strengthening activities. Additionally, the evaluation evidence will be used to optimize resource mobilization for the GHC and strengthen WHO’s capacity to deliver, plan for and monitor and evaluate results across the Organization. Read the evaluation Global Health Cluster https://healthcluster.who.int/ WHO’s work in health emergencies https://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:41 AM EST • Health • who.int
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Anders launches business transformation offering

Anders, a St. Louis-based accounting and consulting firm, has launched a new business transformation service line.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:32 AM EST • Business • consulting.us
Nevada launches Orion, a new business licensing platform

Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced that the state's new business licensing system is on track to replace an outdated platform next year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Business • statescoop.com
ChatGPT launches Apps beta: 8 big apps you can try right away

Is this the start of an eventual competitor to the Google and Apple app stores?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Cornerstone University Launches Two In-Demand Business Degrees Through SOAR™

Cornerstone University launches two SOAR™ business degrees with flexible learning and 50% less tuition to help adults and employers grow workforce-ready talent.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:25 PM EST • Business • cornerstone.edu
ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it's open for business

OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:22 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
NASA Instrument Reveals New Ability to Gather Nighttime Light Data

Since launching in 2023, TEMPO data has set a record at the Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) for most mission data downloads by users in a single year –

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:23 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:44 PM EST • Business • washco-md.net
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Brand Partnership Exec Tom Cestaro Launches Mulberry Street Entertainment

Brand partnership exec Tom Cestaro has launched his own company, Mulberry Street Entertainment, after more than two decades in marketing.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:46 AM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
DraftKings backed Healey’s political nonprofit on housing. Other funders are a mystery

DraftKings, the Boston sports-betting giant, donated $50,000 to a political advocacy group launched by Gov. Maura Healey to promote housing policies. It's a rare look at who's donating to this fund, at a time when sports gambling is getting greater scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
In a first, a US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone

A top US commander called the launch a "significant milestone" in delivering cheap drones to American forces.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
STEM Center launches free, open-source science curriculum for Missouri middle schools

The Kummer Center for STEM Education at Missouri S&T is now offering a free, open-source science curriculum for sixth- through eighth-grade educators across Missouri. The curriculum project began with the STEM Center’s first Rigorous Curriculum Cohort in 2022, when middle school teachers from

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Science • news.mst.edu
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OpenAI just launched an app store inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced an app directory that's now available right inside ChatGPT.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year

Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:12 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Ten years ago, SpaceX turned tragedy into triumph with a historic rocket landing

“It’s hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure.”…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Astronomers just watched a black hole twist spacetime

Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made over 100 years ago and reveals new clues about how black holes spin and launch jets.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.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
Never mind the S26 Ultra, this eagerly anticipated Ultra phone is launching next week

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra was one of our favorite camera phones, and Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is launching next week.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:36 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks

Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.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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Maryland launches new platform, allocates $10 million in funding for local businesses
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:30 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Riddle of nuclear science professor shot dead at home

Tributes pour in as murder hunt launched after three gunshots heard

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • telegraph.co.uk
PR agencies eye equity with client-focused venture arms

Capital V, a boutique PR firm founded by Jessica Schaefer, is the latest to launch a venture arm.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • axios.com
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Who Has the Best Idea to Improve Denver? CU Denver Business School Launches Sustainability Competition to Find Out.

The new challenge, funded by Dr. Blair Gifford, calls on students and local partners to deliver real-world solutions for climate, housing, and urban

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:51 PM EST • Business • news.ucdenver.edu
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’

With today’s launch, Gemini 3 Flash is widely rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. This is one...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide

New York City, NY, December 17th, 2025, FinanceWireDiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service Digital Marketing Agency known for its ...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.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
Apple Has Reportedly Kicked Off iMac OLED Development With a Screen Size Of 24 Inches, Will Tout Higher Brightness Levels But Resolution Said To Remain Unchanged

A new report states that Apple has commenced the development of the iMac OLED, but it will take years before a revamped product has launched

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:21 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Max Space unveils plans for commercial space station

Max Space, a startup developing expandable module technologies, plans to build a commercial space station that could launch on a single Falcon 9 rocket.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • spacenews.com
PayPal plans to launch bank serving small businesses around the US

PayPal files with Utah and the FDIC to launch PayPal Bank, an industrial loan company offering small business lending and FDIC-insured savings accounts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search

In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a bug...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:21 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
GRFD, Corewell Health team up on emergency response to cut down ER visits

A new six-month pilot program was launched Tuesday to help reduce the number of emergency room visits and better coordinate emergency response in Grand Rapids.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:46 PM EST • Health • woodtv.com
OpenAI just launched a Nano Banana competitor: ChatGPT Images

Nano Banana has been a major hit for Google, and now OpenAI is striking back.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:27 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Entertainment Industry Humans Launch 'Creators Coalition on AI'

A group of artists and entertainment pros have formed the Creators Coalition on AI, an agnostic convening organization to address concerns.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:45 PM EST • Entertainment • animationmagazine.net
Journalist insists Half-Life 3 will launch with Steam Machine in “spring 2026”

“Everybody I’ve talked to are still adamant,” even after previous rumors didn’t pan out.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Netflix has done its second big podcast deal as it prepares to launch a slate of shows in early 2026

Netflix's podcast deal with iHeartMedia brings exclusive video podcasts like "The Breakfast Club" and "My Favorite Murder" to the streamer in 2026.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
ONE Sotheby’s International launches 'reimagined' Sports & Entertainment Division to serve high-profile buyers - South Florida Agent Magazine

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty launched its "newly reimagined" Sports & Entertainment Division that will serve high-profile clientele.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Entertainment • southfloridaagentmagazine.com
Britain vows to tackle foreign meddling in politics after Reform’s Russia bribes case

Ministers launch a review into foreign financial inference in Britain after a senior Reform UK politician was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:22 AM EST • Politics • politico.eu
Ahead of Fallout Season 2, Samsung Exec Understands Where Stranger Things Creator's Hate for 'Garbage' TV Settings Comes From — Meanwhile Todd Howard Wants to Know 'Backlight 20 or 11?'

Ahead of the hotly-anticipated launch of Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video, a Samsung executive has discussed the optimal TV picture settings for watching the show — and even got Bethesda development chief Todd Howard asking questions of his own.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:28 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
Youth Mental Health Spotlighted at U.S. Launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health

In October 2025, global health leaders, policymakers, youth advocates, and researchers convened in the nation’s capital for a two-day A Call to Action for Youth Mental Health. The event served as the U.S. launch of the report of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, an international effort to address the urgent and escalating challenges facing adolescents worldwide. Hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health, the convening followed the World Health Assembly launch in May 2025. The next steps will be to continue collaborating with partners across the U.S. and the world to support the actions responsive to youth needs, including, Integrate youth lived experience expertise into mental health research, policy, and practiceApply data-driven accountability for equitable access to quality careShape urban environments to promote youth mental healthUnderstand gendered drivers and tailored responses to support youth mental healthCatalyze intersectoral engagement for youth mental health: health, education, and social support systems

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.jhu.edu
iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Features: What's New So Far

Apple is testing iOS 26.3, the next version of iOS 26 that will launch around January. Since iOS 26.3's testing is happening over the holidays, it is a smaller update with fewer features than we've seen in prior betas. We've rounded up what's new so far, and we'll add to our list with subsequent betas if we come across any other features.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:23 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
'SNL' spoofed Uber Eats Wrapped. Then Uber actually did it for real.

"SNL" made a skit where a character found out how much chicken nuggets he ate from an imaginary Uber Wrapped. On Monday, the company launched a recap.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
iOS 26.3 beta arrives launch of new Siri nears

This beta release should bring more polish to iOS 26, but the next release could be a big one.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 2:46 PM EST • Technology • macworld.com
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February

Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago,

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Dec 15, 2025 • 2:19 PM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Bungie’s delayed shooter Marathon launches in March

Bungie also released a new look at the game.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1:42 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
White House launches 2-year 'Tech Force' hiring for roughly 1,000 jobs that will pay $130,000 to $195,000

US Tech Force employees will have recruitment opportunities with a host of private companies ranging from Meta and Google to Apple and Nvidia.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 11:06 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
iOS 26.2’s Home app has a new upgrade for adding accessories

Apple is rumored to launch five new Home products in the year ahead, and ahead of that renewed smart home...

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Visit Milwaukee launches campaign supporting local businesses during holiday season

The Buy Local Bonus program will support local businesses experiencing a decline in holiday shoppers.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Business • wisn.com
Great Lakes Science Center launches winter activities

Great Lakes Science Center is offering hands-on winter activities for families.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:38 AM EST • Science • cleveland.com
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Marathon Launches Next March As Bungie Shares An Updated Look At The Game In Action

Bungie shows off Marathon's changes following its playable alpha.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • gameinformer.com
ASUS launches GeForce RTX 5060 DUAL Evo series, slimmer design and shorter PCIe interface

ASUS quietly lists Dual GeForce RTX 5060 EVO and RTX 5060 Ti EVO models ASUS has added new Dual GeForce RTX 5060 EVO and Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EVO

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
Fallout Shelter Seasons officially launches with Viva New Vegas!

Overseers, the time has come! Since Fallout Shelter launched in 2015, over 230 million players have built, managed and protected their Vaults. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that our biggest update yet, Seasons, is now available in Fallout Shelter!

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:35 AM EST • Technology • bethesda.net
Spesh brings alt-comedy out of coffee shop backrooms and into the mainstream

A new Silver Lake production company launches unpolished, unconventional comedy specials designed to break streaming industry molds.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
WHO launches call for high-level experts to join the Science Council

The World Health Organization (WHO) is today soliciting the interest of internationally-renowned experts to serve on its Science Council, one of the Organization’s highest-level advisory bodies to the WHO Director-General.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • who.int
Spring Lake Township launches facade grant program to boost local business visibility

Spring Lake Township trustees are launching a new program hoping to bring more attention to businesses on M-104.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:28 PM EST • Business • fox17online.com
Watch Atlas V rocket launch 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit early Dec. 15

Liftoff is scheduled for 3:49 a.m. ET on Monday (Dec. 15).

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • space.com
Ayaneo's first smartphone is a major callback to the Xperia Play

Ayaneo will launch the Pocket Play smartphone through Kickstarter soon.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 11:52 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Want job security in the age of AI? Get a state license

The coming tech boom is about to launch a boom in people who do things with their hands and minds

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Dec 14, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Missouri sports betting market officially launched: Snag $3,000 in sportsbook sign-up bonuses today

Missourians can now place sports bets with mobile apps and get Missouri sports betting offers for the Missouri betting launch

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Dec 14, 2025 • 9:48 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Aspyr explains how it approached the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, patches planned

In a recent interview with Nintendo Everything, Aspyr explained how it approached the recently-released Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. There’s been a lot of talk about the port since the launch last month. Especially given that there’s also a version for the original Nintendo Switch, some have speculated that the Switch 2 version is based on...

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Dec 14, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Details: Samsung Confirms Powerful Upgrade

Ahead of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's launch in January, Samsung's filings with the FCC reveal the answer to a long-standing community question... Exynos or Snapdragon?

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Dec 13, 2025 • 4:14 PM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Missouri sports betting market officially launched: Snag $3,000 in sportsbook sign-up bonuses now

Missourians can now place sports bets with mobile apps and get Missouri sports betting offers for the Missouri betting launch

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:48 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Jasmine Crockett's campaign launch for U.S. Senate in Texas and the political dominoes that followed
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Dec 13, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine launch title says journalist, Valve aiming for Spring 2026

Journalist says that Half-Life 3 is a Steam Machine launch game, with Valve aiming for a Spring 2026 release, with the RAM crisis causing headaches.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:49 AM EST • Technology • tweaktown.com