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Naomi Osaka leaves Evolve, tennis agency she co-founded, after three years

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:11 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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After shooting, questions persist about business running party space

Local officials say they are investigating a complaint about a business operating without a permit. The man who says he ran the company disputes depictions of his work.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • stocktonia.org
For a prime minister struggling in the wake of Bondi terror, standing up to the gun lobby is smart politics

Restoring a feeling of safety for Australian Jews will take extraordinary effort. As well as stamping out antisemitism, the work should start with a national approach to managing guns

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Letters to the Editor: For-profit healthcare, not the ACA, is to blame for our sky-high costs

'Until we stop hiding behind euphemisms and take steps to change, our healthcare costs will continue to escalate,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
Industry Stakeholders, Experts React to Trump’s Schedule III Cannabis Order

Business executives, advocates, attorneys, politicians, and ancillary service providers overwhelmingly applaud the order as a first step, not an end destination.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:35 AM EST • Business • cannabisbusinesstimes.com
As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

US health care policy will remain fractured until lawmakers address the core question of who is responsible for health care costs.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:17 AM EST • Health • theconversation.com
Larian announce plans to let folks ask anything about their generative AI use, asserting "a lot has become lost in translation"

Larian CEO Swen Vincke has announced the studio's plans host an ask me anything session about their generative AI use and Divinity's development process.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:11 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
Disney Inches Closer to 3D-Printed Attractions With a Jungle Cruise Polymer Prop Canoe

3D-printed boats? Anything is possible when Disney's Imagineers combine forces with new tech companies.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:52 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
How U.S. sports tickets got so expensive – and why it shocks the rest of the world

World Cup ticket prices are symptomatic of a greater issue across sports in America, where enough people have proven they'll pay in excess

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Trump’s health cuts leave ‘huge void’ in Buffalo, New York – and patients fearing lack of care

After a traumatic brain injury, Rita Buckley worries the skills she worked hard to regain will atrophy as the largest healthcare provider in the area closes clinics

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
BBC outbid by TNT Sports for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

TNT will broadcast the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outbidding long-time rights holder BBC

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere?

The 111 million buildings in the U.S. are responsible for 40% of all energy use in the country at an estimated annual cost of $370 billion.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:59 AM EST • Science • minnesotareformer.com
Choose New Jersey Celebrates Historic Gains in International Business Attraction During the Murphy Administration

Expanded global presence, international missions, and more than 80 MOUs strengthened economic, academic, and cultural partnerships, elevating New Jersey’s reputation as a destination for business growth. Newark, New Jersey — Choose New Jersey, the state’s leading nonprofit business attraction organization, is celebrating New Jersey’s enhanced reputation as a global destination for business growth. Since Governor Murphy[...]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:46 AM EST • Business • insidernj.com
Trump says war with Venezuela is possible

President says ‘I don’t rule it out’ when asked about the possibility of conflict during NBC interview

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:13 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith: Why sports’ leaders must address growing gambling crisis

Fans must believe that games, and the actions within them, are authentic. That belief is being threatened by multiple gambling scandals.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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
Can apple cider vinegar help support gut health? What the science says.

There’s been some research to back apple cider vinegar’s benefits for health, but how strong is the science behind it?

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:04 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
Titans Sports Network and Overnght Announce Multiyear Partnership - California State University, Fullerton

Titans Sports Network and Overnght announce multiyear partnership to expand student opportunities in live sports production

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:19 AM EST • Sports • fullertontitans.com
‘Not clear’ who was behind FCDO hack, says minister, amid reports of China link

Chris Bryant confirms October cyber-attack as the Sun names Storm 1849, a Chinese hacker group, as being responsible

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:50 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Reeves to Ryanair: Take the Guardian’s Christmas business quiz

Do you know your Tesla from your Jaguar? Test your 2025 business knowledge here with our annual quiz …

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss

Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thin

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:38 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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California's solution for senior health care hides in plain sight

PACE lets seniors stay out of nursing homes and still receive a variety of health and home services. Too few people know about it.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:30 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?

Jonathan Freedland is joined by the anthropologist Prof Janine Wedel, as they wade through the most egregious allegations of corruption from Trump’s first year in office

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science

A new study shows AI writing is turning traditional measures of research quality upside down.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:15 PM EST • Science • theconversation.com
How to watch British politics in 2026 like a pro

Mark your diaries — POLITICO has all the dates in a year of make-or-break elections, a closer U.K.-EU relationship and laws on migration control that Keir Starmer hopes will save his premiership. I…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:01 PM EST • Politics • politico.eu
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Manor College Receives Commonwealth Grant for Dental Health Center Expansion

The grant will go towards increasing the size and modernizing the Dental Health Center on Manor College’s campus. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has granted Local Share Account funds that will benefit the expansion and renovation of Manor College’s Dental Health Center. “We are thrilled to move this project forward in such Read more >

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:09 PM EST • Health • manor.edu
Red wine and your health: Facts and myths

Do the nutrients in red wine offer health benefits that outweigh alcohol’s health risks? A dietitian shares what to know.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • mdanderson.org
Google Introduces New Android Features in Pixel Beta Update

Participants in the Android Beta Program get first dibs on the next update, which is set to land in official form next year

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
FedEx calls for more profit this year as this key business turns around

FedEx gives investors more reason to believe its overhaul is taking hold.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:55 PM EST • Business • marketwatch.com
Matt Siemer, head of nonprofit that provides free health care in underserved communities, dies at 43

Mr. Siemer helped expand the reach of Mobile Care Chicago, which currently operates four medical clinics on wheels.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:35 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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Report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees take on "mandatory" overtime

A new report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees to take on "mandatory" overtime as it worked to get the Inte…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Amazon Offers Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses

Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime program. The tech giant announced Thursday (Dec. 18) that these small and

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:39 PM EST • Business • pymnts.com
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Bandai Namco sells Limbic Entertainment to "private investor"

Bandai Namco is selling Limbic Entertainment to "a private investor specializing in video games."

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:28 PM EST • Entertainment • gamesindustry.biz
Trump signs order to expand access to marijuana, lower taxes on cannabis businesses

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts in motion the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Business • startribune.com
Backlash over Larian CEO's AI comments is a leadership problem

CEO Swen Vincke angered developers with his description of how Larian Studios is using generative AI. There's good reason for it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • gamedeveloper.com
Why does free agency matter more in MLB than in other sports?: Watch

Baseball free agency is unlike any other major-league free agency in North American sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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How regional grocers ended up running 4 businesses

Where do they go from here?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:37 PM EST • Business • supermarketnews.com
Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio

Santa Ragione's controversial horror game, Horses, has sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam an…

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:35 PM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Engaging Diversity: An Inclusive Approach to Undergraduate Mentorship in Mobilization and Political Economy -

Engaging Diversity: An Inclusive Approach to Undergraduate Mentorship in Mobilization and Political Economy By Valentina González-Rostani, University of Southern California and Princeton University, Chie Togami, State University of New York, Tania Ramírez-Farias, University of Pittsburgh, Mariely [...]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
Sir Keir as Eliot Ness, Radon Liz proving TV gold – all in another year of Westminster psychodrama

With the Christmas recess stopping our politicians causing more havoc, it’s time for the Guardian’s parliamentarian of the year awards

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:12 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025

Join Niall McVeigh for updates from the end-of-year ceremony in Salford

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:30 PM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
Christiana Care, Virtua Health scrap regional care system plans

The two major healthcare networks signed a letter of intent "to explore the co-founding of a regional not-for-profit health system" back in July.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Health • delawareonline.com
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The top 10 game industry trends of 2025

Generative AI, reshaping company structures, and far-right bigotry are among the most defining trends of 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:45 AM EST • Technology • gamedeveloper.com
DraftKings backed Healey’s political nonprofit on housing. Other funders are a mystery

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

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:44 AM EST • Politics • wbur.org
The best games of 2025: The ballots

Find out how The A.V. Club's games editors and writers fit the overwhelming deluge of games released this year into a single top 25 list.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:47 AM EST • Technology • avclub.com
Russia’s return to sports competitions ignites outrage in Ukraine

Kyiv denounces steps that “whitewash the aggressor” even as Moscow’s full-scale invasion continues unabated.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:44 AM EST • Sports • politico.eu
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Amazon Expands Business Prime With New Benefits For Small Businesses

(RTTNews) - Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday said that Amazon Business has enhanced its Business Prime membership by adding new benefits through partnerships with Intuit QuickBooks, CrowdStrike, and Gusto, aimed at helping small and midsize businesses save time and money.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:17 AM EST • Business • nasdaq.com
House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January

The House yesterday passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation to expand association health plans, increase transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and fund cost-sharing reductions for some Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees. The measure advanced by a 216-211 vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Here’s What’s In Each ‘Fortnite’ Winterfest Cabin Present

Want to grab some free gifts from the Fortnite Winterfest cabin? Here is what is in each present so you can make some informed decisions

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:56 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Sony and Tencent settle lawsuit over "slavish clone" of Horizon: Zero Dawn

The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed but the case has been dismissed with prejudice

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:31 AM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Letters to the Editor: Members of Congress should look at their own healthcare plans before cutting ours

'What is so hypocritical and unfair about the Republicans’ desire to slash health programs that serve most Americans is the fact that American citizens provide most of the money for the generous health benefits of Congress,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
California’s Geospatial Science in Action

How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 AM EST • Science • audubon.org
Following controversial bans from Steam and Epic, Santa Ragione's Horses has sold 18k copies and repaid debts

Horses has sold over 18k copies, despite being banned from Epic and Steam.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sports Personality of the Year odds and predictions: Rory McIlroy remains favourite

Who is the favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year this year? And is there likely to be an upset?

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:05 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Everyone caught up to Oregon’s business model. Can Ducks win it all in a world they pioneered?

Oregon has never been better, but the Ducks are no longer gate-crashers. The transformation that took them decades now takes mere months.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • nytimes.com
We Watch Movies For A Living. These Were The 17 Films That Blew Us Away This Year.

"Sinners," "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" weren’t the only movies we loved this year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • huffpost.com
This Week in Sports Trivia: December 18, 2025

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
The World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams 2025

See Forbes' 2025 list of the world's most valuable sports teams, which features franchises from six different leagues and ranges from $5.4 billion to $13 billion.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Sports • forbes.com
Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm

Meanwhile, the co-founder of developer Archetype, James Ohlen, is stepping aside

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:25 AM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
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The ironic case for Tom Brady as my sports media person of the year: Deitsch

Richard Deitsch started the year predicting Tom Brady wouldn't last. He ends it making the case Brady is the Sports Media Person of 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Russia says it hopes Trump did not make ‘fatal mistake’ after latest US strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills four

Pete Hegseth says attack took place on Wednesday as Russian foreign ministry warns of ‘unpredictable consequences for the entire western Hemisphere’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Thanks for asking after my health, but actually I’m doing just fine

Friends, family and assorted strangers have been sending thoughts and prayers about my ‘cancer journey’. It is, in the nicest possible way, a lot

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts say

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
What’s going on with Donald Trump’s health?

The president’s appearance and schedule have sparked speculation – perhaps fueled in part by his political fortunes

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
The Game Awards breaks viewership records yet again, with over 170m viewers

A record-breaking number of people viewed The Game Awards this year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:02 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner

Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:25 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Retirees Are Enjoying Life Amid Health and Financial Uncertainties

Four in 10 retirees indicate their enjoyment of life (44%) and happiness (41%) have improved since they retired, according to Retirement Realities: The Experience of Retirees, a survey report released today by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) in collaboration with Transamerica Institute®.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:01 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:04 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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Life beyond Earth? Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock on the mysteries of space

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science educator who has worked on a number of instruments that are revolutionising our view of the cosmos, including the James Webb Space Telescope. This year she will be giving the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, Britain’s most prestigious public science lectures, in which she will be exploring some of the big questions space science still has to answer.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Review of 2025: another fine mess?

John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Google Pixel 10 gets a long-overdue GPU driver upgrade

Arriving with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:59 PM EST • Technology • androidpolice.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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LG's First Dolby FlexConnect Soundbar Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere

The company unveiled its surround system which lets you add speakers to any TV if you buy the soundbar.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
This Jurassic Park science is now a reality

Researchers say they can use the talents of pesky blood-sucking mosquitoes to their benefit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Science • independent.co.uk
Building business relationships in Asia starts with camaraderie

We speak with a member of BioProcess International's editorial advisory board about the link between friendship and business.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:54 PM EST • Business • bioprocessintl.com
Previewing 2026 Free Agent Offensive Lineman

Previewing fits for the Raiders OL in the 2026 Free Agent Class

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Sports • silverandblackpride.com
A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Test To Reveal Your Core Personality

Here's a test that might actually reveal something true about your identity. Answer eight simple questions to get your results.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Science • forbes.com
A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Spirit Animal Test To Reveal Your Core Personality

Here's a spirit animal test that might actually reveal something true about your identity. Answer eight simple questions to get your results.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST • Science • forbes.com
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American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:57 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Springfield business owner indicted for laundering pandemic PPP loans

The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges Jason Hemingway fraudulently obtained more than $316,000 in PPP loans and used it for personal benefit.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Business • news-leader.com
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I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android

Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:03 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 18 #451

Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 PM EST • Sports • cnet.com
Penguins to be sold to new owners Hoffmann family; Fenway Sports Group out after 3-plus years

Rumors have swirled about a potential sale. Now, the Penguins will have their third owners since 2021.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:58 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
The Biggest Lie in Texas Politics

Ahead of the midterm elections, the state Democratic party is leaning on an old message.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:35 PM EST • Politics • texasmonthly.com
From Television Host To Media Mogul: How Scott Evans Is Expanding His Entertainment Empire

After years of dominating within the entertainment industry as an in-demand, beloved, and lauded Emmy-nominated television host, he has made shockwaves with his own brand and Webby-award-winning and self-funded show, ‘House Guest’ hosted on YouTube. His success lies in his infectious, warm personality and effortless ability to connect deeply with people, especially celebrities, through his show, ‘House Guest.’ The show filmed at his home with a small but mighty production crew, and curates an intimate environment that fosters authentic, genuine conversations, which typically go viral.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Entertainment • forbes.com
Tariffs take a bit out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says

The NFIB survey never saw such a big jump in small businesses raising prices as it did between October and November.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:21 PM EST • Business • fortune.com
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A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs

MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:13 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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GenAI users Larian forced to build Divinity around RAM shortage caused by GenAI

Larian's new Divinity game is having to be made with the current RAM storage in mind - a shortage caused by generative AI tools like the ones Larian employ.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:52 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
Google Says Its New Gemini 3 Flash AI Model Is Better and Faster Than 2.5 Pro

Google says it sought to make a model that was both fast and smart.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies

Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:52 AM EST • Health • c-span.org
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
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