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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
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
Expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies to raise health insurance costs for thousands

WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • abcnews4.com
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
Family, friends remember former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers

A funeral Mass was held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman. Chambers was killed at her home in Hoover on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Sports • wbrc.com
New trial at UC Davis Health shows promising results for rare liver disease

A new monoclonal antibody for a rare liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, showed promising efficacy in a recent multicenter study led by UC Davis Health.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • health.ucdavis.edu
Amarillo small businesses rely on holiday sales for 75% of annual revenue, owners say

When consumers choose to spend their money locally, those dollars stay within the community. In Amarillo, small business owners are encouraging residents to sho

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:42 PM EST • Business • abc7amarillo.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
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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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Another small business in Decatur closes, highlights main challenges

Another small business may soon shut its doors...And owners say it highlights some of the challenges facing small business owners.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:18 PM EST • Business • newschannel20.com
Sources: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ending next year as Irish finalize 2-year deal with BYU

Despite months of negotiations, USC and Notre Dame officials have failed to reach an agreement on playing what would be the 97th game in the series next year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The seamy side of Westminster, then and now — the best new books on politics

From revelations about Starmer’s Labour to the story of a Liberal who sold honours. Plus the reminiscences of a Nato chief and the evangelism of Tony Blair

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • ft.com
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Certified Incubator Success Stories: Meridian Technology Center North | Small Business University - Oklahoma Department of Commerce

The Small Business University is designed to empower existing small business owners with the skills needed to thrive through classes, workshops and resources.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:59 AM EST • Business • okcommerce.gov
Apple Clings to Samsung as RAM Prices Soar

Apple is significantly increasing its reliance on Samsung for iPhone memory as component prices surge, according to The Korea Economic Daily. Apple is said to be expanding the share of iPhone memory it sources from Samsung due to rapidly rising memory prices. The shift is expected to result in Samsung supplying roughly 60% to 70% of the low-power DRAM used in the iPhone 17, compared with a more even split with SK Hynix in previous generations, with Micron also participating as a smaller supplier.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Louisiana politicians in 2025 rolled back public health and environmental efforts

There are a range of issues facing Louisiana residents as 2025 draws to a close, from skyrocketing insurance costs, stronger storms, uncertainty over healthcare and limited resources for working families and people experiencing poverty.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • nola.com
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Louisiana politicians in 2025 rolled back public health and environmental efforts

There are a range of issues facing Louisiana residents as 2025 draws to a close, from skyrocketing insurance costs, stronger storms, uncertainty over healthcare and limited resources for working families and people experiencing poverty.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • nola.com
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Health literacy

WHO fact sheet on health literacy, including key facts, overview, existing inequalities, the importance and social benefits of health literacy, and WHO's response.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Michael Payne on power, politics and the making of modern sport

The former IOC marketing chief and adviser to Formula 1 reflects on five decades at the centre of global sport

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • ft.com
MSC joins Science Center for Marine Fisheries

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has joined the industry advisory board of the U.S. Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS)

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • seafoodsource.com
MPV 0.41 Released With Wayland Improvements, Vulkan Hardware Decoding Preferred

MPV 0.41 is out today as the newest feature release for this MPlayer/mplayer2-derived open-source video player

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
1 detained, man hospitalized after shooting outside Fairfax County business

A person was detained, and a man was hospitalized following a shooting outside a business in Chantilly on Sunday morning.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Business • wjla.com
Sources: Main Street misses Cardinals payment, will shutter if it cannot sell to DAZN

Main Street Sports Group has missed a December payment to the St. Louis Cardinals as it continues to pursue a last-ditch sale to DAZN, and sources told SBJ late Saturday that if the DAZN purchase does not close by January, Main Street will wind down and dissolve its business at the end of this year.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:43 AM EST • Business • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Sources: Main Street misses Cardinals payment, will shutter if it cannot sell to DAZN

Main Street Sports Group has missed a December payment to the St. Louis Cardinals as it continues to pursue a last-ditch sale to DAZN, and sources told SBJ late Saturday that if the DAZN purchase does not close by January, Main Street will wind down and dissolve its business at the end of this year.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:43 AM EST • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Sunday Science: Why do bridges freeze first?

Whether precipitating or not, it's always important to have a sense of road conditions whenever the temperature heads below freezing. You've likely seen the sig

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:36 AM EST • Science • turnto10.com
Mississippi leaders are quiet on efforts to fix health care in the state

Mississippi Republican politicians have been silent as church mice in offering health care solutions for when the enhanced federal insurance subsidies expire at the end of 2025.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • mississippitoday.org
Taiwan political clash puts global support at risk, foreign officials warn

Opposition resistance to Lai's defense buildup, impeachment threats raise eyebrows

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:54 AM EST • Politics • asia.nikkei.com
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Providence's East Side businesses seek to recover after Brown University shooting

While the city starts to heal after the manhunt for the Brown University gunman came to a close, small business owners are hoping to eventually recover from the

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Business • turnto10.com
Deputies looking for missing man with 'mental health concerns' last seen in Wyoming, MI

Deputies are looking for a missing man with "mental health concerns" who has not had contact with family for multiple days.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:35 PM EST • Health • wwmt.com
Scientists build a device that pulls electricity directly from Earth's rotation

Physicists at NASA and Princeton generate electricity from the Earth's rotation: could wind energy be our energy source of the future?

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:09 PM EST • Science • earth.com
G-Assist is 'real': NVIDIA unveils NitroGen, open-source AI model that can play 1000+ games for you

NitroGen can play Witcher 3, Cyberpunk or even Rocket League NVIDIA researchers and MineDojo collaborators have published NitroGen, a vision to action

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
Mesa 26.0 NVK Driver Lands Improvement For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 "Turing" GPUs

In addition to the open-source NVIDIA 'NVK' Vulkan driver in Mesa merging compression support for big performance wins, another performance optimization was merged earlier in the week that stand to benefit GeForce RTX 20 'Turing' graphics processors.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:12 AM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
I worked at Tesla and Waymo. Here are the leadership lessons I bring to my startup.

Spencer Penn worked at Tesla and Waymo before he founded LightSource, an AI-powered sourcing and procurement startup.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:52 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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The sports business stories to watch in 2026

World Cup intrigue, F1’s Apple era, NBA expansion and more

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • ft.com
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The sports business stories to watch in 2026

World Cup intrigue, F1’s Apple era, NBA expansion and more

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Trump talks about neuroses, purchasing chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

President Donald Trump came to North Carolina on Friday to talk about the economy.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:21 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Fresno City Council selects business park alternative for SEDA, directs further analysis

KMPH Fox 26 is the Central Valley's news leader, covering Fresno, California and the surrounding area, including Clovis, Madera, Hanford, Visalia, Biola, Kerman, Tranquillity, San Joaquin, Reedley, Coalinga, Avenal, Lemoore, Tulare, Selma, Caruthers, Tollhouse, Three Rivers, Porterville, and Merced.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:48 PM EST • Business • kmph.com
Cal Raleigh adds Sports Illustrated's 'Breakout Star of the Year' to year of accolades

"Big Dumper" has been named the "Breakout Star of the Year" by Sports Illustrated.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:27 PM EST • Sports • komonews.com
High school student fatally stabbed during science class fight

HOUSTON - A Texas high school student was stabbed to death Wednesday during a fight between two students in a science class, according to officials in Goose Cre

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Science • news4sanantonio.com
Midwest Health acquires Overland Park senior-living facility

Midwest Health Inc. acquired Homestead Estates Memory Care in Overland Park, marking its second major Johnson County purchase this month.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Health • bizjournals.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
Health officials warn of possible rats in toilets after heavy rain, flooding

You may come face-to-face with an unexpected problem in your home after the recent heavy rain and flooding.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Health • komonews.com
Zack Scrivner granted mental health diversion amid felony abuse and weapon charges

KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin, California City, Delano, McFarland, Ridgecrest and Taft.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:53 PM EST • Health • bakersfieldnow.com
UN agencies welcome news that famine has been pushed back in the Gaza Strip, but warn fragile gains could be reversed without increased and sustained support

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Gaza confirms that no areas of the Strip are currently classified in famine following the October ceasefire and improved humanitarian and commercial access.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Health • who.int
HHS to announce overhaul to child vaccine schedule, aligning with Denmark

The Trump administration is planning to announce an overhaul to the childhood immunization schedule early next year, recommending fewer shots and aligning U.S. policy with that of Denmark. A source…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, security official says

A source in the Security Service of Ukraine told Business Insider that the attack was carried out more than 1,240 miles away.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Churches, clinics, hospitals brace for fallout as Alabamians see huge spikes in health insurance bills

Alabamians who rely on the marketplace will be left to figure out how to pay for skyrocketing insurance bills if the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire at the end of the year.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:30 AM EST • Health • al.com
A Game Plan for Sports Health

Hayden Lee’s journey from high school athlete to Pharmacy/MBA student at Cedarville University reveals how his passion for sports and science ignited a career path in...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • cedarville.edu
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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I'm 87 and earn $12 an hour working two jobs. I wish I were retired, but I have no choice but to work.

Rebecca Reed, 87, is still working out of necessity. She earns $12 an hour as a church secretary and an editorial assistant in New Orleans.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Frustrations mount among survivors about House Democrats’ selective releases of Epstein files and photos

A number of Jeffrey Epstein survivors voiced their concern in a private meeting with female Democratic lawmakers earlier this week about the intermittent disclosure of Epstein-related documents and photos by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, sharing that the selective publication of materials was distressing, four sources familiar with the call told CNN.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:12 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
21-year-old business calling it quits in Richland

A Central Richland shop offering locally popped varieties of kettle corn, as well as its associated businesses, will close Dec. 31.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • tricitiesbusinessnews.com
HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says

The US Department of Health and Human Services is planning to overhaul the schedule of recommended vaccines for children in the US, a person familiar with the plans told CNN on Thursday.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:51 PM EST • Health • cnn.com
NOAA Fisheries head says science is his priority

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler said his top priority at the U.S. agency is improving science.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • seafoodsource.com
Mental health ratings hit new low, 5 years after pandemic turning point

A new Gallup survey showed just 29% of people rated their mental health or emotional well-being as "excellent," a new low in Gallup tracking.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:27 PM EST • Health • foxbaltimore.com
Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say

Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with the process told CNN.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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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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The Muttropolitan Pet: A Small Business Making Big Moves in the DMV

This small business spotlight features The Muttropolitan Pet, a Washington, DC gem that has grown rapidly thanks to the vision and passion of its founder.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:07 PM EST • Business • wjla.com
Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and More

It's the final Free Play Days of 2025! Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and much more.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • news.xbox.com
Debate intensifies over Obamacare subsidies and health care costs

The ongoing debate in Congress over health care costs has intensified as Democrats push to extend pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:25 AM EST • Health • 13wham.com
AJ McCarron named head coach of Birmingham Stallions, steps back from politics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and NFL veteran AJ McCarron has officially been named the new head coach of the Birmingham Sta

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:09 AM EST • Politics • abc3340.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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What Can U.S. Employers Do About Rising Healthcare Costs?

U.S. employers are grappling with surging healthcare costs as healthcare prices and service volumes rise. Provider consolidation, high drug prices, labor shortages, and growing chronic disease are fueling the cost increases. Employer have largely responded by shifting expenses to workers. Their track record in pursuing aggressive options—including collective purchasing, tiered plans, value-based care, and advocating for changes in government policies—is poor. The big question is whether they have the will to become more aggressive in pursuing remedies. The outlook is not promising. The reasons include the complexity of the problem, employee resistance to some solutions, and the fact that most employers just don’t have sufficient “skin in the game” to take on the disruption and risk that would be required to bend the healthcare cost curve significantly or sustainably.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:15 AM EST • Health • hbr.org
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Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science

Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:48 AM EST • Science • uncg.edu
Advancing health equity for people on the move

On International Migrants Day, WHO celebrates the contributions of 304 million international migrants and calls for health equity for people on the move. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, underscores that refugee and migrant health is a right, essential for resilience and thriving communities. WHO works with Member States and partners to build inclusive, culturally sensitive health systems, guided by its Global Action Plan on Refugee and Migrant Health. Recent initiatives include the WHO Dashboard on global experiences, leadership training through the Health and Migration School, and free competency courses for health workers. WHO urges continued action to remove barriers, invest in migrant-sensitive systems, and achieve health for all.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska | Bureau of Land Management

Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • blm.gov
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood

As more movies and TV series about Biblical characters crop up, defining what counts as 'faith-based' can be a challenge.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • thegazette.com
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Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source

Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in some of the most consequential Hollywood deals in a generation is just the latest and perhaps the most audacious move by the kingdom to expand its footprint in the U.S. entertainment industry.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
A teenage entrepreneur who does 6-figures in sales explains how anyone can start an e-commerce business with a 3D printer and a couple of hundred dollars

Learn how a teenager built a six-figure business with 3D printing and low-cost resources in high school.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions in talks with Sky Sports for broadcast deal: Sources

Sky Sports has previously had deals with Matchroom, Boxxer and Top Rank.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:18 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Science Hill senior gains real-world engineering experience through work-based program

A Science Hill High School senior, Julia Fulk, is gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a STEM career before even graduating.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:16 PM EST • Science • wcyb.com
Fire destroys business, apartment building in Patten

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire in Patten that destroyed a business and nearby apartment building.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:20 PM EST • Business • wgme.com
Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect

The winter season officially begins this weekend, with the winter solstice occurring Sunday at 10:03 a.m.It has felt like winter recently in the Lowcountry, wit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:54 PM EST • Science • abcnews4.com
SSM Health St. Mary's celebrates Christmas with annual Joy Day

KRCG offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the communities of New Bloomfield, Shaw, Boonville, Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Centralia, Mexico, Auxvasse, Fulton, California, Tipton, Eldon, Wardsville, Westphalia and Sedalia, Missouri.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Health • krcgtv.com
NU administration addresses employee concerns about health care shift at special Faculty Senate meeting

Following Northwestern’s announcement that UnitedHealthcare will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield as the University’s employee health care administrator, human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. The University announced June 12 that all medical plans for NU faculty and staff will be administered by UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, 2026. Faculty...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
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Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffman family

Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:55 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially during the holiday season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • aha.org
SC calls for 2026 Small Business award nominations

As we approach the new year, The South Carolina District Office is seeking nminations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:02 AM EST • Business • wpde.com
When business and democracy don’t mix

Liberals were wrong to assume the two ideas are natural twins

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:29 AM EST • Business • ft.com
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NVIDIA Plans to Reduce RTX 50 Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026

Reports from Asian supply chain sources suggest that NVIDIA might cut back on making GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first six months of 2026, Videocardz reports. According to Board Channels, overall supply during H1 2026 could be down by roughly 30-40% compared to the same period in 2025, althoug...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
Why Are Democrats So Afraid to Even Mention the Source of Trump’s Political Power?

We're not doing this country any favors by steering people away from the truth.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:45 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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Diageo to sell Kenyan drinks business to Japan’s Asahi in $2.3bn deal

Spirits group will offload its 65% stake in EABL as it seeks to reduce debt

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:33 AM EST • Business • ft.com
Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU

British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:58 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
‘We feel safer at church.’ Latino community works together to provide health care access amid fear, high costs

A recent health fair offering vaccines, physicals and more moved to a different Weld County location due to immigration enforcement fears.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Health • cpr.org
Rural Health Transformation Fund to improve state's healthcare system

Improving West Virginia's rural healthcare system, that's what $500 million is going towards, with $100 million being allocated each year through the Rural Heal

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:11 PM EST • Health • wchstv.com
Resonac CEO on Business Outlook

Hidehito Takahashi, President and CEO of Resonac, discusses his outlook for demand and business growth for the Japanese semiconductor materials supplier, and says the company will seek to procure rare earths from Australia and Europe. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:02 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification — a move that would ease federal restrictions, though it would not mean full legalization, according to a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:37 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Live blog, updates for UNC-ETSU basketball Tuesday night

Here's your go-to source for live updates throughout Tuesday night's UNC-ETSU basketball game.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:02 PM EST • Sports • tarheelswire.usatoday.com
Shiffrin extends slalom domination with Courchevel win

Mikaela Shiffrin continued her ascendancy over the women's slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday night as she swept to a fifth straight victory in the discipline and 105th World Cup win.At the finish after her record-extending World Cup win, Shiffrin said she was not sure why things were going so well.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:17 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The family business: President Papps follows in dad's footsteps as education leader

Davenport President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. discussed his views on education and other issues during his appearance on a recent episode of "CEO Thought Leadership Series on LinkedIn Live," hosted by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The series is produced in conjunction with the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and Corp!

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:36 PM EST • Business • post.davenport.edu
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business

Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Business • krcrtv.com
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business

Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Entertainment • krcrtv.com
ROSES-25: F.6 Science Activation Final Text Released

The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed by a collaborative network of project teams drawing on NASA SMD assets (science content, experts, data, etc.).

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:51 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
North Carolina opens grant applications for small businesses in research, tech development

North Carolina is now accepting applications for a new round of grants through the One North Carolina Small Business Program, a key funding source for small com

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:59 AM EST • Business • wcti12.com
Rebecca Lowe will host seventh consecutive Olympics with NBC Sports: Source

Lowe will also work as a host for Fox Sports' World Cup coverage later this summer.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Household air pollution

WHO fact sheet on indoor air pollution: includes key facts, definition, impact on health, impact on health equity, WHO response.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • who.int
Nantucket High School Students Dive into Real-World Science at Marine…

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • nantucketcurrent.com
Health Care Meets Mission at GMHC

Cedarville University equips future medical professionals to combine clinical excellence with gospel-centered compassion. Students recently attended the Global...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • cedarville.edu
Chincoteague Island featured in Business View Magazine

Chincoteague has been featured in Business View Magazine as part of the publication’s ongoing series highlighting economic growth and best practices in cities and towns across North America. The feature is based on an in-depth interview between Chincoteague Mayor Denise Bowden and Business View Magazine Editor-in-Chief Karen Surca, focusing on how the island community balances tourism-driven prosperity with long-term sustainability ... Read More

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Business • shoredailynews.com
Where does the NIH go from here?

Publicly funded research is essential, but federal resources are finite. So where does the NIH go from here?

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com