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Scientists Relaunch the 'Internet of Animals'
German scientists have relaunched a satellite system that will be used to track wildlife all across the globe. The "internet of animals" was first launched in 2020, in collaboration with Russian researchers, but was abruptly halted after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Sports books 2025: Gridiron battles, a racing phenom, historic swimmer, more
Sports titles that came out in 2025 tell the stories of moments on fields and courts across the world. From famous to lesser-known athletes, books crossed multiple sports and eras.
More dangerous than football. Motocross is deadliest sport for kids
An investigation into 158 youth motocross deaths shows inconsistent safety measures cause preventable fatalities nationwide.
The shifting responses of Hegseth, Trump and others on the lethal boat strikes
The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny about its Sept. 2 military strikes on a boat it says was smuggling drugs to the U.S.
Under Kennedy, America’s Health Department Is in the Business of Promoting Kennedy
Under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services increasingly uses its social media channels to promote Kennedy himself and his agenda. Interviews with over 20 former and current employees provide a look inside an agency where personality and politics steer communications with the public.
U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse
One year after UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care is intensifying — even for the companies and investors who make money from it.
Trump wants a health care deal. He’s leaving the details to Congress.
Several GOP lawmakers have proposals to address the year-end expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
As the nation’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has won admiration as a new type of role model for women, despite her hard-line conservative policies.
Reform UK’s deputy leader says racism claims about Nigel Farage from fellow pupils are ‘made-up twaddle’
Richard Tice claims that allegations against Farage are ‘nonsense’ from people with ‘a political axe to grind’
Waynesboro went blue this year. Changing demographics have changed the city’s politics.
The city voted Democratic for the first time in a governor’s race in 40 years. That realignment is being driven by an influx of new residents, many of them working in or around Charlottesvill…
No 10 to delay four England mayoral elections amid accusations of ‘cancelling democracy’
Ministers will argue that four newly created mayoralties need more time to complete reorganisation
Abby Phillip’s 'A Dream Deferred' chronicles Jesse Jackson’s rise to political esteem : NPR's Book of the Day
Rev. Jesse Jackson is well-known as an icon of the American Civil Rights Movement, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., and a steadfast activist — but he has quite a past in electoral politics, too. A Dream Deferred charts Jackson’s rise to political prominence during his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns, as the first major Black candidate for U.S. president. In today’s episode, author and CNN anchor Abby Phillip talks with NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe about her debut biography, and how Jackson himself approached politics and activism with separate mindsets.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science Instruction (Opinion)
Knowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.
UK power grid’s £28bn upgrade approved to drive energy transition
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich
A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainability
Colombia’s Political Elite Is Embracing China Ahead of Elections
More and more lawmakers from the South American nation are visiting Beijing instead of Washington as Trump and Petro trade barbs.
The brain’s 5 eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia, altruistic ants
Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week
Section III high school sports scoreboard, stats leaders for Dec. 3
See results from Section III teams.
Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US
Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of 'respectful dialogue' between Washington and Caracas.
Trump pardons entertainment exec indicted by his own justice department
Tim Leiweke was accused of ‘orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university’
Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.
Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
TOKYO (AP) — The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year. The ultraconservative Takaich…
Costa Mesa will explore ballot measures that would increase hotel tax, business license fees
Seeking to bolster city revenues and create parity between Costa Mesa and other cities levy on businesses and hotel guests, the council Tuesday backed pursuing two potential initiatives in 2026.
The Tragedy of Christian Power Politics
“There is a time for war,” says the preacher in Ecclesiastes, “and a time for peace.” Let the present time point toward the time of perfect and ultimate peace, when the swords of nations shall be beaten into plowshares.
Antigravity’s 360-degree drone is here to help you forget DJI
It’s already available in the US at Best Buy.
This is how Google Fi’s new Web Calls and RCS system works, rolling out now
Google is introducing a new Fi Wireless “webcalls” page, while RCS is now handled by Google Messages on the web.
Amazon Liquidates PlayStation's Elite Pro Controllers, DualSense Edge Selling at Record Low
Swap stick caps and reprogram back buttons without tools between gaming sessions.
David Yohai Named a 2025 Media & Entertainment MVP by Law360 - Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
David Yohai, senior partner in Weil’s nationwide Complex Commercial Litigation practice, has been featured as a Law360 Media & Entertainment MVP for 2025, one of just three attorneys in the U.S. to receive the honor. This is the second time David has been selected for this accolade.
Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar
Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’
Meta poaches Apple design exec Alan Dye to lead new creative studio in Reality Labs
Dye led Apple's user interface team for the last decade.
K-State AD Gene Taylor rips state of college sports after football coach Chris Klieman's retirement
Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor was vocal in his criticism of college sports on Wednesday, blaming it in part for driving football coach Chris Klieman into retirement.
City Council members flex political muscle in dispute over Chicago budget, corporate head tax
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget may be in trouble as more than half of Chicago City Council is now supporting an alternative plan that eliminates the controversial head tax the mayor adamantly supports.
NYC businesses forcing customers to pay for congestion toll -- even...
Valley elementary school brings science to life with virtual reality
A Valley elementary school is taking classroom lessons into the virtual world. The Prendergast Elementary School District is using the virtual-reality technology with the help of Arizona State University and its partner Dreamscape.
Admins and defenders gird themselves against maximum-severity server vulnerability
Open source React executes malicious code with malformed HTML—no authentication needed.
The key lessons for both parties from Tennessee: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a Ukraine peace deal is still proving elusive for Trump.
Student groups, political leaders divided over Northwestern's federal funding deal with Trump admin.
Advocates for Jewish students at Northwestern University say the agreement with the Trump administration is the first step in ensuring safety on campus, but some key political leaders say the university is bending to the will of the president.
Aqueduct slots operator faces Las Vegas lawsuit, claims company did...
What happens in Vegas sometimes doesn’t stay in Vegas.
ENTERTAINMENT: BIG holiday parade set for Saturday; Keo hosts pecan festival
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau’s BIG Little Rock Holiday Parade through downtown Little Rock starts at 3 p.m. Saturday at Broadway and West Markham Street, continuing east along Markham street through the River Market and concluding near Interstate 30.
Fintech firm Marquis notifies affected business after ransomware breach
Fintech firm Marquis is notifying U.S. banks and credit unions after an August ransomware attack allowed hackers to access files containing customer data, according to a company filing on Tuesday.
Frustrated patients amid UConn Health-Aetna rate dispute
We are hearing from patients who feel caught in the middle of a dispute between Aetna and UConn Health. They are frustrated the health system is now considered out-of-network for thousands of people. “It’s very disconcerting to all of a sudden to be told, ‘Hey, I can’t see you because you know, your insurance won’t pay,’” said Brenda Barth, of…
Google shares 10 of its favorite Chrome extensions from 2025.
The list is heavy on extensions that use AI like Monica and Sider that can summarize web pages and videos, Quillbot for proofing or generating text, and eJOY that can expand your vocabulary while surfing the web. But Google also gives a shoutout to the simple but powerful image editing tools in Adobe’s Photoshop extension. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/google_chrome.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Longtime Garner business, Little Details Boutique, closing 'due to tariffs,' smaller margins
Little Details Boutique has been a staple in the Garner community for 13 years.
Are the strikes on Venezuelan boats ‘war’ – and do the rules of war apply? : The NPR Politics Podcast
New questions have emerged surrounding the United States’ military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in early September. We discuss what we know and why the White House appears to be distancing itself from the decision to order multiple strikes on the same boat.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.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.
Constellation Brands: A High-Quality Business Facing Temporary Problems, or Something Worse?
Is this beer giant too cheap to ignore?
How The Idea Of Affordability Is Shaping Our Politics : 1A
No matter where you live in the U.S., you’ve probably heard stories — or have your own — about not being able to afford to live. The couple in their 30s that can’t buy a home. The 20-something who can’t afford rent without living with several roommates. The family of five who feel pinched every time they visit the grocery store. The retiree struggling to pay their health insurance premium.Whatever the situation, these stories are becoming central to how Americans are experiencing the economy. And this feeling is shaping politics.A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans. According to the Urban Institute, 52 percent of U.S. families don’t have the resources to cover what it costs to live. The average monthly cost of groceries has also risen 32 percent since 2019.What do when we mean when we say something is “affordable?” And how do we achieve that goal when the target keeps moving?
CDC's vaccine advisers meet to question long-used vaccines
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it.
With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress are warning that the party needs to sharpen its affordability message to voters heading into the 2026 elections — or risk big losses that would shackle him for the rest of his second term.
Exclusive | Lawrence Taylor delivers message to Abdul Carter
When Lawrence Taylor speaks, Giants fans listen. And so should Abdul Carter.
Analysis: What happens inside a command center during a military strike?
The controversy over who gave the order for a second strike that apparently killed people clinging to an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean has raised important questions about how and where such life-and-death decisions are made.
LiaFi Introduces TOR Score Dashboard for Small Business Cash Flow Management
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., December 03, 2025--LiaFi, a Fintech platform built for small businesses, today announced enhancements to its TOR Score dashboard, a proprietary cash flow variability metric designed to give sole proprietors and small business owners clarity on their financial health. The TOR Score, short for Track, Optimize, Refine, translates complex transaction data into a single score that reveals cash flow stability, identifies surplus opportunities, and flags potential risk periods. With
Trump pollster’s health care advice for Republicans: pivot to drug prices
Tony Fabrizio did not recommend an extension of Obamacare subsidies, as he previously counseled.
Business concerns stall plan to let Chicagoans flag crosswalk, bus and bike lane parking scofflaws
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to put a hold on his proposed citizen reporting ordinance in hopes of striking a compromise that could appease the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
Committee finalizes 2026-30 classification and district adjustments
One of the two 6A-5A hybrid leagues was left on the cutting room floor.
A glass of morning orange juice has a surprising role in your health
Studies suggest 100% or plant-sterol-fortified orange juice may reduce LDL cholesterol modestly. Experts urge moderation and medical advice.
2 pregnant black women who received delayed care highlight maternal...
The Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment 2025 red carpet:...
Gwyneth Paltrow received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, while Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award.
Hate, threats force more and more women out of public life
Often labeled as bad mothers, insulted for their looks and threatened with physical violence, female politicians face a particularly high level of hate. Many step down out of fear.
Stop propping up sickness and start propping up health
The COVID-era subsidies have resulted in increased federal spending with little to no improvement in health outcomes, and Congress should allow them to expire as scheduled to encourage competition,…
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Key Issues
This brief includes data on pregnancy and birth outcomes by race and ethnicity, describes the underlying factors driving disparities, and discusses current policies affecting maternal and infant health disparities.
Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid a global supply shortage of the essential semiconductors.
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing of sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report that was sent to Congress Tuesday night.
The twisted reason why Trump is bombing Venezuelan boats
For this administration, war crimes are a feature, not a bug.
Versant Entertainment Boss on What’s Next for USA, E!, Oxygen and More Networks After NBCU Split: Procedurals, Live Events and Lots of Crime
Versant Entertainment president Val Boreland reveals her plans for USA, E! and Oxygen, among other networks, as they split from NBCUniversal.
Is Costa Rica in a political crisis?
The country finds itself in an exceptional—yet constitutionally permitted—confrontation between its executive branch and its independent electoral authority.
An unsettling indie game about horses keeps getting banned from stores
Short answer: Neither Steam nor EGS will say exactly why.
Prime Video introduces a dedicated news destination for customers
Customers can now conveniently access local, national, and world news from major networks directly from the Prime Video homepage.
Outstanding Poster Award Goes to UConn Health’s IACUC Office
The Pillars of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) has Honored UConn Health’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) wi ...
Trump pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar claiming Biden political attack
Trump claims Biden admin targeted Cuellar for his criticism of US border policy in latest pardon.
iPhone 17 Pro lost key Camera app feature that iPhone 16 Pro had
iPhone 17 Pro lacks a Camera app feature that was available on iPhone 16 Pro: Night mode photos are no longer available in Portrait mode
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame inducts 5 newest members (photos)
The ceremony was held at the hall’s new permanent home on the near west side.
Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency
Why science lost its way
Author Matt Ridley examines how science became centralized and dogmatic, and how open dissent is essential to restoring credibility.
Google Photos 2025 Recap rolling out with stats, Gemini, more
Following YouTube and YouTube Music, Google Photos is continuing the annual retrospectives with its 2025 Recap...
Google Photos Recap will tell you how many selfies you took this year
To your horror or delight.
Launching hundreds of thousands of satellites will threaten space research, scientists warn
We've all come to appreciate the beautiful images space telescopes provide us of galaxies, nebulas and more, but they also provide astronomers with important scientific information about our universe. That science may be under threat in the next decade if the proposed 560,000 satellites are launched.
🧪 Science with Sarah: Soda bottle rockets! 🥤
Hello parents, teachers and students! If you’re looking for a fun way to explore literal rocket science, this experiment is for you.
Browns open 21-day practice window for Deshaun Watson
In recent weeks, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has said he has no update when asked about whether or not quarterback Deshaun Watson's practice window would be opened.
Trump says he’s pardoning Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is issuing a “full and unconditional” pardon to Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, using a lengthy social media post to accuse the Biden administration of targeting political opponents, even within its own party.
New low-cost iPhone 17 model now rumored to get two design changes
Rumors about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e keep coming, with the latest indicating the low-cost model will pack not one, but two design changes.
Nikon ZR review: A highly capable cinema camera at a reasonable price
Nikon’s ZR offers the best RAW video quality in any consumer camera, including models costing much more.
Everything new in Samsung's next major Galaxy update, One UI 8.5, just leaked
Every new feature coming in Samsung Galaxy's One UI 8.5 update has leaked, and there's a lot in store for next year.
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums are expected to soar
Congress has less than a month before health insurance premiums are set to spike for millions of Americans, but hopes of a deal to mitigate the rising costs have made little progress. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on the pessimism on Capitol Hill over a deal being reached.
The Live Nation litigation minefield: lessons from a legal crossroads for the live entertainment industry and beyond
Attorneys at Michelman Robinson examine the recent convergence of private and government antitrust litigation against Live Nation and the potential implications for the live entertainment industry.
Marquee Sports Network has made some staff cuts
The Cubs flagship channel has made some significant changes.
San Francisco’s mayor faces test over his key allies: Business execs
Moderate Mayor Daniel Lurie has leaned on personal ties to business execs to revamp the city, but they could be facing a backlash.
Spotify’s Top 10 Sports Podcasts and Audiobooks of 2025
A few familiar names appear in this year’s most popular podcasts, as well as one about the “darker side of national parks.”
Olympic, Paralympic sports weekend preview: Grand Prix Final to sort figure skating favorites
The world's best figure skaters gather at the Grand Prix Final in a preview of the Milan Cortina Olympic competition.
Apply now: Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program
Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program provides funding to help Veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses grow and thrive.
Elden Campbell, 15-year NBA veteran, dead at 57
He spent eight-and-a-half seasons in LA and averaged 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game during his career.
How to find your Spotify Wrapped 2025 and see all the music you loved this year
New features in this year's Spotify Wrapped recap include the ability to see your "Listening Age" and compete in a "Wrapped Party."
The "all politics" healthcare project in Hoover that's rewriting state regulations
The man who wrote Alabama's certificate of need regulations is concerned that decisions made over a Hoover project could place the regs in jeopardy.
How the idea of affordability is shaping our politics
A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans.
DealBook Summit 2025: Live Updates From Andrew Ross Sorkin's Interviews
Secretary Scott Bessent is first up. Andrew Ross Sorkin will speak to more than a dozen prominent figures from the worlds of business and politics. Follow along and watch live here.
Your health has a ‘check engine’ light. Let’s start using it (Guest Opinion by Dr. Sarah Matt)
Wearable devices give us the power to see inside our own bodies and take action before health problems become impossible to fix, writes CNY surgeon and tech strategist.
Hawley pitches new health care tax plan
The Missouri Republican is proposing making it easier for more tax payers to deduct medical expenses — and has pitched Donald Trump on the idea.
Why jail access to Pakistan’s Imran Khan has caused a political storm
Jailed former prime minister was finally allowed to meet his sister, Uzma Khanum, on Tuesday, following protests.