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10 Beloved Santa Barbara Businesses That Closed Their Doors in 2025

Santa Barbara said goodbye to 10 businesses in 2025 amid rising costs and tough conditions faced by them, changing the county's landscape.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:51 PM EST • Business • edhat.com
Tim Cook’s ‘top priority’ product could finally take shape next year

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

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Anna’s Archive claims Spotify scrape to ‘preserve culture’

: Anna’s Archive’s idealism doesn’t quite survive its own blog post

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:24 PM EST • Technology • theregister.com
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Help shape the 2026 Delta Science Plan

The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program has released the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan for public review. The Delta Science Plan outlines the vision, principles, and strategies guiding science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. All members of the Delta science community and interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide input. This includes federal, state, and local agency scientists, tribes, non-governmental organizations, academic researchers, and members of the public who care about the future of the Delta. The Delta […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:45 AM EST • Science • mavensnotebook.com
Activists Announce They've to Scrape All of Spotify in Massive 300 Terabyte Archive

Anna’s Archive claims it scraped millions of tracks from Spotify in the name of preservation.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:25 AM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
Violence, politics and social media dominated Utah headlines in 2025

2025 reshaped the state in ways few saw coming.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:20 AM EST • Politics • axios.com
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Spotify Confirms Someone Scraped Its Library to Get Up to 300TB of Data

The pirate activist group Anna’s Archive said it gained access to 86 million audio files and it plans to begin releasing them soon.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:43 AM EST • Technology • pcmag.com
Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. could reshape entertainment industry

Netflix is making one of the biggest moves in entertainment history. On Dec. 5, the company announced plans to acquire the film and television businesses of Warner Brothers Discovery in a deal valued at roughly $72 billion in equity. If approved, the acquisition would bring together two of the most powerful forces in modern entertainment....

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Entertainment • knightcrier.org
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A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins

New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early damage in mice and reduces inflammation linked to disease progression. The treatment was given before symptoms appeared, targeting the disease at its earliest stage. Researchers say this approach could reshape how Alzheimer’s is prevented and treated.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
2025’s Scientific Landscape Upended as Federal Overhauls, Public Health Setbacks, Climate Rollbacks and Cosmic Surprises Collide

A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
2025’s Scientific Landscape Upended as Federal Overhauls, Public Health Setbacks, Climate Rollbacks and Cosmic Surprises Collide

A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • scientificamerican.com
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025

His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • npr.org
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Spotify says ‘anti-copyright extremists’ scraped its library

This is not the Christmas present that Spotify would have been hoping for: a huge chunk of its metadata being released on filesharing.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:42 AM EST • Technology • musically.com
If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave

Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Building the Offense: MSU Retains Key Position Coaches Under Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald secures key offensive talent, retaining wide receivers and tight ends coaches to reshape Michigan State's attack for the upcoming season.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:25 PM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
The internet just made a 300TB copy of Spotify!

Nearly all of Spotify has been scraped, and it's already on torrents.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:58 PM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When scientists manipulated dopamine during movement, nothing changed—but restoring baseline dopamine levels made a big difference. The finding could reshape how Parkinson’s disease is treated.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Spotify Music Library Leaked Online by Pirate Activist Group

A pirate activist group has reportedly scraped and released all of Spotify’s music. The breach includes 86 million audio files.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:31 PM EST • Technology • billboard.com
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Female rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:19 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? There may be cheaper options, but with trade-offs

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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'Reshaped the direction of the city': The history behind San Francisco's MUNI

December 28 marks 113 years since the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) began operating.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:25 AM EST • Politics • kcra.com
Mamdani to host 'inauguration of a new era,' with block party

The mayor-elect will be sworn in on the steps of City Hall on Jan. 1.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:15 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025

‘Peptide detective’ Weizmann immunologist Prof. Yifat Merbl was recognized for a new hidden immune mechanism.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:18 AM EST • Science • jpost.com
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Scientists who use AI tools are publishing more papers than ever before

Science is entering a massive publishing boom, in large part due to artificial intelligence. New research published in the journal Science has revealed that scientists who use large language models (LLMs) ...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:50 AM EST • Science • phys.org
A tape measure, a metal detector and a spirit level: 25 surprisingly useful things you can do with your phone

While many use our phones predominantly to doomscroll, smartphones have a range of little-known functions that could make life better and easier – from heart monitoring to even developing camera film

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • theguardian.com
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Photos: Entertainment | Saints vs. Jets | 2025 NFL Week 16

Check out the entertainment photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Jets for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 21, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • neworleanssaints.com
GOP politicians are starting to do what once would have seemed unthinkable: defy President Trump

The push to release the Epstein files over his opposition is part of a broader pattern.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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This real estate CEO is going to war with Zillow. He could reshape how you buy your next home.

Robert Reffkin is one of real estate's most polarizing figures. Meet the Compass CEO at war against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:27 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Golden Knights put up ‘burn the tape’ game against Flames

The trip to Edmonton will be one of soul searching for the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:40 AM EST • Sports • thesportingtribune.com
Iraq's political future in limbo as factions vie for power

Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that will shape the next government

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Dec 21, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • abcnews.go.com
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One word sums up climate politics in 2025: Greenlash

In a year shaped by Trump's return to the White House, the new administration touted "energy dominance" and protesters threw eggs at "swasticars."

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:47 PM EST • Politics • grist.org
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Game publisher says cheaper Switch 2 cartridges are coming in since-deleted post

A post from ININ Games, which is no longer available, mentioned that Nintendo announced two new cartridges with less storage capacity.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:04 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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Congress didn’t throw a lifeline on health care. Why you should act now

Don’t make assumptions, says Covered California chief. Shopping now could help many Californians avoid steep January premium hikes.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • sacbee.com
Trump enters election year with big wins - and bigger political headwinds

President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a shock-and-awe policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost: as he enters the New Year and midterm elections loom, his once unshakeable hold on Republicans is slipping, say historians and analysts.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Politics • reuters.com
Wind-Sculpted Landscapes: Investigating the Martian Megaripple 'Hazyview'

Written by Noah Martin, Ph.D. student and Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:19 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026

The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:02 PM EST • Business • kentucky.com
Is winter warmer in Sacramento than it was 50 years ago? What the science says

Climate change has warmed Sacramento’s winters, shrinking Sierra snowpack and threatening water supplies statewide.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:52 PM EST • Science • sacbee.com
Rob Reiner Was More Than a Hollywood Legend. He Helped Shape California Politics

Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:29 PM EST • Politics • independent.com
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WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

In today’s episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:58 PM EST • Politics • wired.com
Cheaper, lower-capacity Switch 2 cartridges could mean fewer Game Key Cards

Inin suggests new low-cost options allowed it to “recalculate production” for full cartridge.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
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Masters in Business: Samantha McLemore

Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:11 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
New-look classifications set for SC high school sports after realignment. Take a look

There are plenty of changes in the latest reclassification that’ll take effect for the next school year.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Sports • thestate.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
Indiana Politics in 2025: The Stories That Shaped the State | Crossroads Politics
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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:50 PM EST • Politics • wthr.com
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Crystal City Restaurant sold to adult entertainment chain after 62 years in business

An institution in the D.C. area adult entertainment scene is changing hands to a regional chain. Crystal City Restaurant and Gentlemen's Club (422 23rd Street S.) has been sold to Paper Moon, which operates other gentlemen's clubs in Richmond, Northern Virginia and D.C. It's only the second time the family-owned business has transferred ownership in

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:30 PM EST • Entertainment • arlnow.com
Switch 2 Dev Says Nintendo Has Cheaper Cartridges Coming as Alternative to Game-Key Cards, Then Backtracks, but Either Way Its Title Will Now Be a Proper Physical Release

Fans expect Nintendo to soon make cheaper Switch 2 cartridges available to game publishers as a fresh alternative to Game-Key Cards, though one developer has said it expects its game to still cost around $10 more as it shifts to a proper game card.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Accelerating AI-Powered Chemistry and Materials Science Simulations with NVIDIA ALCHEMI Toolkit-Ops

Machine learning interatomic potentials (MLIPs) are transforming the landscape of computational chemistry and materials science. MLIPs enable atomistic simulations that combine the fidelity of…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • developer.nvidia.com
Commanders cast new light on in-game entertainment, fan experience at Northwest Stadium

Since Josh Harris and new ownership bought the team in July of 2023, the Commanders have invested more than $120 million to improve the team’s facilities and fan and player experience.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Entertainment • commanders.com
Science Quiz: Sea Turtle Sex and Fruit-Shaped Planets

Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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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Republicans Can’t Escape Their Self-Created Health Care Problem

Another series of failures ensures that a debate they can’t win will extend into the election year of 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:20 AM EST • Health • prospect.org
Winners and losers are emerging in Trump's new H-1B visa landscape

New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:22 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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NASA Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet, the ‘Stretchiest’ Ever Seen

An unusual object orbiting a rapidly spinning star might be a new phenomenon in the universe.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:32 PM EST • Science • nytimes.com
The Burning Landscape That Explains India’s Coal Addiction

A journey through Jharkhand reveals why coal remains embedded in the nation’s economy, politics and daily life — and what it would take to break free.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Two NC governors, two parties and ‘mutual respect’: Jim Martin on the late Jim Hunt

Former Republican Gov. Jim Martin talked to The News & Observer about former Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, who died at 88.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:27 PM EST • Politics • newsobserver.com
AI gives scientists a boost, but at the cost of too many mediocre papers

A new study shows that using large language models like ChatGPT boosts paper production, especially for non-native English speakers, but the overall increase in AI-written papers is making it harder to separate the valuable contributions from the AI slop.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • news.cornell.edu
Former NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a longtime, dominant figure in state politics, has died

Jim Hunt was elected to an unprecedented four terms as governor.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:02 PM EST • Politics • newsobserver.com
LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality

Once researchers turn to LLMs, paper counts go up, quality does not.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • arstechnica.com
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Steelers-Lions Preview

DETROIT (AP) On paper, the Detroit Lions are strong favorites to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a showdown of 8-6 teams with playoff hopes.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:36 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Science Lab: Why NFL players refuse to tank

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • dallascowboys.com
How soaring healthcare costs are changing where millionaires move to

Henley & Partners say data shows wealthy families shifting plans as private healthcare costs surge worldwide and cheaper European options gain appeal.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Survey: AI’s role in business ideation is growing

Generative AI is beginning to reshape not just business operations but the way companies think, according to a new analysis in the Harvard Business Review. While many executives focus on efficiency and cost reduction, the authors argue that the technology’s greater promise lies in the ideation phase—the early stage of innovation where assumptions are challenged […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Owner of Fair Oaks’ Shangri-La seeks to sell the business

What’s going on with Shangri-La + a South Land Park sushi gem.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • sacbee.com
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four

AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:45 AM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year

Nature - The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
‘14 strong.’ Gritty Kentucky volleyball faces program’s second-ever Final Four

No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball is two wins away from becoming the most-decorated team in program history.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:13 PM EST • Sports • kentucky.com
Heading into 2026, Commissioners reaffirm commitment to business community

Douglas County has a strong history of eliminating barriers for business investment, creating effective partnerships, and maintaining a low-tax environment. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners reaffirmed its commitment to…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:32 PM EST • Business • douglas.co.us
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

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

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:09 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026

Main Event will take over a 46,189 square-foot storefront next to Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Regal Cinemas.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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Where race and politics meet

Kinder Institute students learn new perspectives studying abroad in Cape Town.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:40 PM EST • Politics • showme.missouri.edu
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Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future

The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC

The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the fourth and final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 12, the family-owned bakery will receive Chicago Bears led promotion across the

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • chicagobears.com
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3 Million to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

Grants will establish new sports programs, improve field quality, alleviate cost of participation

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Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:07 AM EST • Entertainment • newsday.com
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The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.

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Suspect remains at large after stabbing near northeast Oklahoma City business

Police taped off the Sonic near Northeast 23rd Street and I-235 as they investigated the crime.

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Help Shape the Health of Spokane County — Apply to Join the Board of…

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K-Shaped US Economy Leaves Small Businesses Playing Catch-Up

Bankruptcies and loan delinquencies among small businesses are heading higher, and layoffs are mounting.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
RFK Jr., unconstrained by Congress, presses ahead to reshape health care

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., unconstrained by Congress, is pressing ahead in his mission to reshape health care.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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How business leaders can adapt and thrive when uncertainty is a certainty

In an economic landscape defined by uncertainty, resilience is now an imperative for business success. Here's what organizations must do to foster that.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Business • weforum.org
Cate Blanchett says she swears by a 'cliché' morning habit to kickstart her day

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'Schoolyard bullies' or voice of the police? Signal 99 shapes debate

As Signal 99, Carolyn Adams and her collaborators have become an increasingly prominent voice in Cincinnati-area politics.

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Jerry Jones inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is part of the 19th Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame class for his contributions to helping the NFL secure television rights deals that transformed the league and television forever.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Sports • dallascowboys.com
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SC measles outbreak could soon reach Charlotte, health director warns

More than 1 in 10 elementary school students in Mecklenburg County are vaccinated, but that’s still below the threshold needed for immunity.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:33 PM EST • Health • charlotteobserver.com
‘Bo Schembechler would never stop throwing up’: How Michigan’s scandal reveals college sports’ transformation

Legendary Michigan-based columnist Mitch Albom says Bo Schembechler would be sickened by today's college sports landscape where player poaching and money have replaced loyalty in an era unrecognizable to the iconic coach.

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In 2025, Trump Couldn’t Escape Questions About His Health

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:15 PM EST • Health • vanityfair.com
Apple headphones don't get cheaper than this: EarPods are down to just $11

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Enter the Mob Maze

Step into Mob Maze, a roguelite multiplayer adventure with SUPER-SIZED environments and scaled-up obstacles, available through the Server list in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition! Do you have what it takes to conquer this colossal place with your unique abilities, grab precious loot, and escape before it’s too late? Let’s find out!

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • minecraft.net
Playoff Eliminations, Injuries Reshape NFL Futures Betting Markets

The Kansas City Chiefs had the third-highest handle percentage to win the Super Bowl, but their loss in Week 15 officially ended bettors' hopes.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 2:45 PM EST • Sports • covers.com
iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID

Next year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, according to a new report from The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu. As a result of these changes, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout at the top of the screen. Nevertheless, the devices will look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, the report said.

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iOS 26.3 adds new iPhone wallpaper section, expands gallery

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:34 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Rob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politics

Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • capradio.org
Youth Mental Health Spotlighted at U.S. Launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health

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

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.jhu.edu
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing

It’s getting harder to escape AI slop. But a growing backlash could put a premium on “human-made” content.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • cnn.com
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing

It’s getting harder to escape AI slop. But a growing backlash could put a premium on “human-made” content.

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Immigration raids could threaten the rise of youth sports

The Aspen Institute’s National State of Play details how raids of parks where children play as well as rising costs, NIL, AI could reshape landscape.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:06 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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