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Have a 3D Printer? You Can Make Your Own iPhone Fold Dummy

Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that's set to come out in September 2026, and rumors suggest that it will have a display that's around 5.4 inches when closed and 7.6 inches when open. Exact measurements vary based on rumors, but one 3D designer has created a mockup based on what we've heard so far. On MakerWorld, a user named Subsy has uploaded a 1:1 iPhone Fold replica (via Macworld), which can be 3D printed to give you a rough idea of the size of the upcoming foldable iPhone.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:31 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Entertainment venues merge into one space

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Axe Marks the Spot and the Opelika Rage Room are teaming up to provide one location for community fun. With the renovations completed, the business owners are working to reorganize and best accommodate customer fun in the shared space. “I talked with Alex from Rage Room, and we […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Entertainment • opelikaobserver.com
Science funding was hit in 2025. What does that mean for the future? : Consider This from NPR

2025 was a hard year for science. The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists and officials who worry that those cuts could cause the United States to lose its competitive edge as a global hub for research and innovation, and steer future generations away from careers in science. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Michael Levitt, with audio engineering by Zo vanGinhoven. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Scott Hensley and Amina Khan. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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I won $28 million in the Powerball when I was 21. One choice saved me from becoming a broke lottery winner.

Tim Schultz won the Powerball in 1999 as a 21-year-old gas station attendant. Here's what he thinks lottery winners should do — and his one regret.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Scientists warn: We are witnessing multiple irreversible changes in Antarctica

Antarctica faces abrupt, irreversible climate changes as warming nears 1.5 °C, threatening ice, oceans, ecosystems, and coasts worldwide.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Science • earth.com
AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro: Ultra Short Throw Projection for Home Entertainment

If you're looking to set up an immersive, cinema-style home theater, AWOL Vision offers an all-in-one option worth considering.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:59 PM EST • Entertainment • usatoday.com
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Earth's seasons vary wildly, even at the same latitude, new research finds

Earth's seasons look very different at locations not far from each other, 20 years' worth of satellite data reveals.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:37 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
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Texas men accused of stealing from Maryland Heights business

Two men from Texas are accused of stealing more than $17,000 of equipment from a Maryland Heights business.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:29 PM EST • Business • firstalert4.com
College business storylines I’m tracking heading into 2026

College Football Playoff expansion is just one of a few storylines worth tracking heading into the New Year during a chaotic period for the enterprise.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:25 PM EST • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Supreme Court won't let Trump deploy National Guard in Chicago

In a rare loss for Trump at the high court, the justices kept in place a temporary hold on the use of National Guard troops to quell protests in Chicago.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:20 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
In Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, children's entertainment comes with strings

For more than 30 years, Puppetworks has delighted Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood with performances of The Tortoise and the Hare, Pinocchio, Aladdin and, during the holidays, retellings of stories like The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • iowapublicradio.org
In Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, children's entertainment comes with strings

For more than 30 years, Puppetworks has delighted Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood with performances of The Tortoise and the Hare, Pinocchio, Aladdin and, during the holidays, retellings of stories like The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • npr.org
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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
AI is transforming everything about how we work — and it's doing it a rapid pace unlike anything before it

AI transformation, workforce strategy, and new job roles are reshaping how companies like ServiceNow and Weber Shandwick operate today.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:55 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
The first iPhone Fold dummy shows a radical new design for a folding phone

Someone made a model of the rumored iPhone Fold based on leaked CAD files and it's like nothing we've seen before.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:46 PM EST • Technology • macworld.com
A Daring Scene on Broadway This Season Has Audiences Talking, in More Ways Than One

NEW YORK (AP) — On any given evening as the lights come up on Act 2 of “Liberation,” Bess Wohl's intergenerational Broadway play about a women’s consciousness-raising group, you can hear supportive cheers of “Whoo!” and “Yeah!” — and sometimes, a round of applause. All before a single word has been ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:33 PM EST • Entertainment • usnews.com
I compared TJ Maxx and Marshalls this holiday season. I would only recommend one.

TJ Maxx and Marshalls are two of the best-known discount department stores in the US, but they are not the same.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
New reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a new reactor that converts natural gas (a common energy source primarily composed of methane) into two highly valuable resources: clean hydrogen ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Technology • phys.org
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' reveals casting for Sulu and Bones

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' has revealed the casting for two fan-favorites characters that will appear in season 5's finale episode.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
The Thunder's chance at the NBA wins record appears to be slipping away

OKC (26-3) has lost two of three and has the hardest schedule remaining in the league

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Trump administration’s plan to shrink vaccine schedule sends health sector scrambling

The health sector is working to navigate what could be the most significant changes to the U.S. vaccine program in decades.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:28 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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The climb to CEO is getting harder for women

Women fought for these gains—and now they may be slipping away.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:21 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55

One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution after group home escape

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional horror villain known as Slender Man was ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital Tuesday after she escaped from her group home last month.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:08 AM EST • Health • wral.com
Scientists create replica human womb lining and implant early-stage embryos

Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Inside Gaming: Strip operator extending discounts into 2026

Plus, Atlantic City casinos won more than $236.8 million from gamblers in November, a year-over-year increase of 5.7 percent, according to state regulatory data.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • reviewjournal.com
Lemon Slice nabs $10.5M from YC and Matrix to build out its digital avatar tech

Digital avatar generation company Lemon Slice is working to add a video layer to AI chatbots with a new diffusion model that can create digital avatars from a single image.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
An LSU professor’s tips for responsible AI adoption in business

As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, business leaders across a range of industries are having to work out how to adopt them without putting sensitive information or the trust o… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
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
Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitor Lineup, Featuring World-First 6K 3D and Ultra-High-Resolution Displays

2026 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup introduces record-breaking refresh rates and resolutions for competitive gaming, including the world’s first 3D (6K resolution) glasses-free display

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • news.samsung.com
Fearing the Worst for J.J. McCarthy

And hoping for the best

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Sports • dailynorseman.com
"Time Is Not Broken": US Officials Work To Correct Time, After Discovering It Is 4.8 Microseconds Out

After a particularly nasty windstorm in Boulder, Colorado, official US time slowed ever so slightly.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:11 AM EST • Science • iflscience.com
This is what the ‘most attractive woman alive’ looks like, according to science | - The Times of India

Trending News: Discover the statistical profile of the 'most attractive woman alive' based on analysis of Maxim's Hot 100 lists from 2016 to 2025, identifying key traits and trends in modern beauty standards.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:08 AM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Junglepussy is ready to conquer the world

It’s hard not to be inspired by Junglepussy — just ask “One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson. In our “Annual Self-Assessment,” the rapper reflects on the year and looks ahead to 2026: “You see how I rock the boat?”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:01 AM EST • Entertainment • cnn.com
Economic growth surges in late summer, the highest in two years

“This was the strongest six months of growth since late in 2023, but it certainly didn’t feel that way for most people,” one analyst said.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:36 AM EST • Business • washingtonpost.com
From less business with primes to a better-funded Army network: 2025 review

In 2025, the Army experienced some of its biggest changes in decades, and with this came new programs and new attitudes toward acquisition at large.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Business • breakingdefense.com
Protecting California’s public lands from oil and gas drilling is defending public health

Federal plans for oil drilling along a million acres in California would change healthful, wild spaces into sources of pollution and illness.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
The Gear That Defined Tech Editor Josh Ross's 2025: AI, Cameras, WorldTour Bikes, and More

It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:22 AM EST • Technology • velo.outsideonline.com
Why Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Smaller Than Expected

Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored for release next year, may turn out to be smaller than most people imagine, if a recent report is anything to go by. According to The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will measure just 5.3 inches – that's smaller than the 5.4-inch screen on the ‌iPhone‌ mini, a line Apple discontinued in 2022 due to poor sales. The report has led some people to wonder why Apple would settle on such a compact form factor.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Asheville Museum of Science to be featured on 'World's Greatest!' TV series

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) will soon be featured on an upcoming episode of the television series "World's Greatest!"

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:10 AM EST • Science • wlos.com
I Tried Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold and Z Fold 7. Here's How the Foldable Phones Differ

Does Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold stand a chance against the lightest book-style foldable phone of the year? Let's compare the two.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Battlefield 6 players suspect AI cosmetics have been snuck into the game, despite EA saying that wouldn't happen

Battlefield 6 players have found what they believe to be an generative AI sticker in the game, causing outrage.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:42 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:26 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Venue Adjustments for Intermountain Health Freestyle International Presented by Stifel

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 23, 2025) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced updates to the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort. Due to unseasonably warm weather, both the aerials and moguls World Cup events will be moved.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • usskiandsnowboard.org
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug

Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • iai.tv
These 5 Atlanta arts venues will open new or renovated spaces in 2026, 2027

Atlanta has a sizable list of new venues poised to open in the next two years, while favorites like Fernbank Museum and Woodruff Arts Center are getting upgrades.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ajc.com
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McClellan Excited for Strong Family Bond at K-State - Kansas State University Athletics

Nick McClellan, a first team all-state honoree at Christian Brothers College (Mo.) High School and one of the finest two-way players in the country, had star...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
Dodgers' Offseason Work Gets High Grades At This Point

While Los Angeles has just added Edwin Díaz to help its bullpen, that move alone has ballclub in top category in new article.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:55 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
My last-second holiday wish list for the business world

I'm not looking for new sneakers or some cool electronics. But a solution to Wall Street's recruiting cycle would be nice.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:47 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Idahoans gather in Nampa to urge extension of health care premium tax credits

About two dozen Idahoans gathered amid cold winds Thursday night in Nampa for a “pre-funeral” for affordable health care in the U.S.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
Final Big Ten women's basketball rankings before league play resumes

A look at the final USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten women's basketball power rankings before league play resumes.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Sports • hawkcentral.com
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I worked remotely on a cross-country Amtrak train. The views were unbeatable, but I wish I'd known 3 things.

Working remotely on a 43-hour Amtrak train offered stunning views, but a reliable hotspot and backup power are essential.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:03 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
NYT Strands Hints for Dec. 24, 2025

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • nytimes.com
How America’s Health Care System Broke in 2025

2025 exposed the consequences of political interference, rising costs, workforce strain, and unregulated AI.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • time.com
FPL GW18 Player Picks: Top Fantasy Options for This Week

Gameweek 18 is fast approaching, and Fantasy Premier League managers have very little time to make their moves. With fixtures coming thick and fast, choosing the right players could make all the difference. This article highlights players with the most promising runs of matches heading into Gameweek 18 and points out the options worth considering […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:23 AM EST • Sports • nevermanagealone.com
7 Rising Stars who took Wall Street by storm after starting their careers in sports, science, and engineering

From sports to chemistry to fieldwork abroad, Wall Street's Rising Stars harnessed experiences far afield to scale top banks and asset managers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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7 Rising Stars who took Wall Street by storm after starting their careers in sports, science, and engineering

From sports to chemistry to fieldwork abroad, Wall Street's Rising Stars harnessed experiences far afield to scale top banks and asset managers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Science • businessinsider.com
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7 Rising Stars who took Wall Street by storm after starting their careers in sports, science, and engineering

From sports to chemistry to fieldwork abroad, Wall Street's Rising Stars harnessed experiences far afield to scale top banks and asset managers.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Sports • businessinsider.com
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A veteran of news media business, Peter Stanton announces retirement

Peter Stanton has spent nearly his entire career in Worcester, working among independent news publications. He retires at the end of the year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:07 AM EST • Business • worcestermag.com
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Prediction markets are coming to sports in a big way. Here’s what you need to know

Prediction markets are growing quickly in the United States. Here's what you need to know about them and how they affect the sports world.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Quitting a job to go on a European road trip helped her rethink her career

Nurya Doorenbos took a five-month European road trip to figure out what she truly wanted to do for work.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:59 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
2 culinary legends explain how to improve your baking — and your mental health

During a recent event at WBUR's CitySpace, renowned chefs Joanne Chang and Dorie Greenspan convinced me that even I could whip up beautiful holiday treats. And more surprising still, they said it might be good for me to do so.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:48 AM EST • Health • wbur.org
Samsung Electronics unit Harman to acquire ZF Group's ADAS business for $1.8 billion

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen's autonomous driving technology unit to combine it with its audio business and offer next-generation in-car platforms.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:11 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Modernize permitting to meet our energy needs

By Gabe Evans and Heather Reams Energy needs across the country are growing, particularly as domestic AI and advanced manufacturing increase. To meet this demand, we need every electron possible, but our current permitting system disincentivizes innovation and new project development. As two leaders in the energy space, we know the United States is more […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:04 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
How Warner Bros Discovery takeover battle will affect Premier League TV rights

A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:02 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
LG Display’s new 240 Hz RGB stripe OLED panel could fix one of OLED’s biggest monitor issues

LG Display is set to showcase the world’s first 240 Hz OLED panel with an RGB stripe pixel structure at CES 2026. The new 27-inch 4K display arranges its red, green, and blue subpixels in a straight line and drops the white subpixel to help improve text clarity and color accuracy.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:36 AM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
LG Display Announce a New 27" 4K OLED Panel with RGB-Stripe Layout

Share this contentOLED panel manufacturer, LG Display today announced some further details of one of their new panels which was teased a couple of days ago in a promotional video....[click link for more]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:29 AM EST • Technology • tftcentral.co.uk
Full-length Replay: San Diego at Washington

The Toreros Battle the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle for a Winter Clash.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:45 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Report: DK Metcalf loses millions in guarantees following suspension

Metcalf’s two-game suspension is a bigger deal than we thought.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:18 AM EST • Sports • behindthesteelcurtain.com
The Best of BoF 2025: Fashion and Sports Forge a Powerful Alliance

As the fashion world navigated a tough year filled with macroeconomic headwinds and deep consumer pessimism in key marketplaces, the sports industry proved to be a bit of a guiding light.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:30 AM EST • Sports • businessoffashion.com
Vogue Business’s Top 10 Words of the Year

The terms that influenced and defined culture in 2025 across fashion, beauty, sustainability and tech.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:30 AM EST • Business • vogue.com
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The women’s sports moments of 2025 – as chosen by The Athletic’s writers

It feels impossible to sum up another beautifully chaotic year in women’s sports in a series of moments, but that challenge didn’t stop us.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:15 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
For teens, any cannabis use may have impact on emotional health and academic performance

Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • medicalxpress.com
With two games to go, 49ers keep bid to win NFC West, top playoff seed alive

Bruised, battered yet bouncing back, the 49ers did more than beat the Colts — they improved their shot at winning the division and the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:57 PM EST • Sports • sfchronicle.com
Scott Jennings: Nick Fuentes would ‘destroy’ MAGA movement
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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:12 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Full-length Replay: Big Ten Men's: Missouri vs Illinois

From Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:22 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Full-length Replay: Siena at Indiana

Darian DeVries' Indiana Hoosiers (8-3) host Gerry McNamara's Siena Saints (9-3).

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:46 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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The future of worldbuilding in entertainment

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – New innovations in entertainment and content creation have changed the way users consume and interface with media. From games and film to music and interactive media, platforms have been leveraged to coincide with one another to paint a broader picture. Creators have said the days of standalone titles are giving way […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:08 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Chiefs name Olathe home to headquarters, training facility, entertainment hub

The future home of the Chiefs will be located in two Kansas City suburbs.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:34 PM EST • Entertainment • kctv5.com
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Trump denies Colorado disaster aid for wildfires, prompting accusations of ‘political games’

Colorado politicians on both sides of the aisle are pushing back after President Donald Trump’s administration denied two disaster declaration requests that would have unlocked federal funds for recovery efforts. Gov. Jared Polis said in...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:35 PM EST • Politics • vaildaily.com
President Trump says US needs Greenland for 'national security'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Dec. 22 that the special envoy he appointed would "lead the charge."

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:30 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Oregon Counties and State Strike Major Deal on Mental Health Care

Oregon’s state government and its main association of counties have settled on a plan that would empower the Oregon Health Authority to more closely monitor and shape mental health and addiction services at the local level.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • wweek.com
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge calendar of events for the week. TODAY * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park * Christine Rhodes multi-medium artwork display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Here the Pioneers Landed, exhibit, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum, Marietta * Storytime, newborn-preschool, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library WEDNESDAY, […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • newsandsentinel.com
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT

An extra hour of football highlights and analysis from First Things First.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:46 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella dies at 55 — 'his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment'

One of Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:22 PM EST • Entertainment • fortune.com
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Fantasy Football 2025: Waiver wire, Week 17 championship edition

Wading into the free agent pool for roster help

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Sports • bigblueview.com
Justice Department’s heavy-handed redactions leave no one happy in the ‘Epstein files’ saga

The Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files — mandated by Congress to be completed last week — is still a work in progress.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:59 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Full-length Replay: First Things First

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes offer their opinions on the day's sports stories.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:53 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Second One UI 8.5 beta breaks a popular Samsung camera app on the Galaxy S25

The Expert RAW app doesn't work on the second One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 lineup, unless you manually install an older version.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:42 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Medtronic’s diabetes spin-off files for IPO

Make way for MiniMed! Medtronic's diabetes division has filed the necessary paperwork to go public. The company hopes to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbol MMED.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:32 PM EST • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
NCAA women's volleyball Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2026

Will Texas A&M and Kentucky be the teams to beat again in 2026? How about Nebraska and Texas?

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:31 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
30 Years of Standing for Science and Equity

This month, AVAC marked our 30th anniversary. Over three decades, the HIV field has evolved dramatically—but what we do, and why we do it, has remained constant: standing for science, equity, and community leadership, and ensuring evidence drives decisions that affect people’s lives. We’ve been able to do this work because of your partnership and […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:28 PM EST • Science • avac.org
Google tells staff it will ramp up green card applications again in 2026. Here's who won't be eligible.

PERM applications at Google will ramp up in 2026, affecting visa holders seeking green cards and permanent residency.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:24 PM EST • Technology • businessinsider.com
Google tells staff it will ramp up green card applications again in 2026. Here's who won't be eligible.

PERM applications at Google will ramp up in 2026, affecting visa holders seeking green cards and permanent residency.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:24 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Party politics: Defining ‘conservative’

Re: “Partisanship: ‘Elections have consequences’ ” (Dec. 18, Northwest Voices): I question the boilerplate use of the label “conservative” as the opposite of “progressive” in articles and opinion pieces discussing party politics. “Regressive” would be a more accurate label in most...

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:10 PM EST • Politics • seattletimes.com
Scientists Reveal a Simple Trick to Communicate With Your Cat

It really works!

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:07 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Kalamazoo salon owner faces financial uncertainty after car crash damages business

WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:13 PM EST • Business • wwmt.com
Inner Balance Brings New Approach to Women’s Hormone Health and Skin Care

With only two products on the market, Inner Balance is offering an alternative to long-standing treatment models in hormone therapy.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
From CIA officer to Governor: Abigail Spanberger on intelligence and politics : Sources & Methods

Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman and the first former CIA officer to lead the commonwealth.Host Mary Louise Kelly talks to Spanberger about her unconventional career path that took her from Langley to D.C. and now to Richmond, and how some of her skills from gathering intelligence come in handy in politics. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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