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TKL advises Onza Entertainment on its sale to Culture Cap7

The law firm TKL Abogados has advised Onza Entertainment, a leading independent production and distribution company in the Spanish audiovisual sector, on its sale to the private equity fund Culture Cap7 Fund I. Onza is responsible for some of the most renowned titles in the national audiovisual industry, such as the series El Ministerio del […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:37 AM EST • Entertainment • iberianlawyer.com
Guns marketed for personal safety fuel public health crisis in Black communities

KFF Health News undertook an examination of gun violence during the pandemic, a period when firearm deaths reached an all-time high.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:08 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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McVay turned down multiple chances to go for 2

Rams could have had much stronger leads if they went for just 1 more point

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:52 AM EST • Sports • turfshowtimes.com
Best player? Surprise package? Review of WSL so far

Former England internationals Ellen White and Fara Williams review the Women's Super League season so far as we head into a winter break.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:36 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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National Rural Health Day energizes health care

On Nov. 20, the Nevada State Office of Rural Health hosted National Rural Health Day (NRHD)

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • unr.edu
How should Chelsea line up against Newcastle United?

Newcastle United vs. Chelsea, Premier League: You choose the starting lineup

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:49 AM EST • Sports • weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • politico.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
Water Street Tampa expanding with new entertainment district in downtown

Soon, Tampa will have a new spot to see concerts. The parking lot across the street from Benchmark International Arena will become a small concert venue that will allow new artists to have a sell-out show in Tampa.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:49 PM EST • Entertainment • fox13news.com
BYU vs Abilene Christian Preview: BYU Huge Favorite Once Again

BYU continues its home stand when they welcome Abilene Christian to the Marriott Center Friday night. This is a Quad Four game for BYU and the first since the end of Fall Semester. KJ Perry and Abdullah Ahmed are both able to join the team now as mid-year enrollees. KJ Perry must redshirt this semester, […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:44 PM EST • Sports • vanquishthefoe.com
Olive Garden plans nationwide rollout of lighter portions menu following successful testing

Olive Garden to roll out lighter portion entrées nationwide in January after successful testing shows double-digit boost in affordability perceptions.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Mets to sign top international prospect SS Wandy Asigen: reports
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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:14 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mile High Pollster: Avalanche fans want a new third jersey

The Nords jerseys are nice but Avs fans want a third jersey revamp!

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:10 PM EST • Sports • milehighhockey.com
Lausanne 1-0 Fiorentina: Match report

The Viola do exactly what they always do: disintegrate.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:34 PM EST • Sports • violanation.com
Pediatrician says HHS grant cuts ‘clearly detrimental to the health of America's children’

Dr. Peter Hotez joins Meet the Press NOW to explain how grant cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services could impact millions of American children and their parents. NBC News Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports on the Trump administration's moves to end transition-related care for minors nationwide.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:40 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Best DFS picks for Rams at Seahawks in Week 16

Nick Simon brings you his favorite picks for FanDuel’s Thursday night single-game DFS contests.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 PM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
Spears Business HTM students excel at ICHRIE competitions testing hotel management skills

Students in OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management excelled in two recent International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education competitions. Mel Gelnar won the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge, while Carrie Bailey placed second in the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge and the LEVEL UP competition.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:33 PM EST • Business • news.okstate.edu
Small Stories, Big Science at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute in 2025

Take a look at some bite-sized stories about our science programs this year.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:29 PM EST • Science • nationalzoo.si.edu
AFC North Recap Week 15: Ravens end Bengals’ season

Only two teams remain in the hunt for the AFC North crown after the Ravens’ Week 15 win over the Bengals.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Sports • baltimorebeatdown.com
Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science

By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • theweek.com
HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit

The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:48 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
News & Rumors: The Crawfish Boil 12/18/2025

All the latest news and rumors on your Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 18, 2025: Cliff Notes: Passan identified the Astros as being in the mix for a top-tier starting pitcher. Rosenthal also goes on to say that trading Marte is the most likely […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:11 PM EST • Sports • crawfishboxes.com
Analysis: Trump’s divisive address to the nation, annotated

President Donald Trump tried to hit the reset button with Americans on Wednesday night by reminding them of the Biden administration and arguing his own policies have driven down prices and made America great.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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3 questions after Cowboys’ loss to Vikings

The coming offseason is going to be an important one for the Cowboys.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • bloggingtheboys.com
FOX Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb stepping away from show to focus on college coaching duties for Green Bay

Nationally syndicated sports radio host Doug Gottlieb is stepping away from his job with FOX Sports to focus on his head coaching gig with the Green Bay Phoenix.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The lasting harm of the politics of disconnection

Ours is a nation of small kindnesses and large cruelties.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:22 PM EST • Politics • newhampshirebulletin.com
FSU’s graduate economics program joins National Association for Business Economics partner program, expands student opportunity

The Master’s of Science in Applied Economics program (MAEP) in the Department of Economics at Florida State University has joined the prestigious National

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:14 PM EST • Business • news.fsu.edu
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:03 PM EST • Business • wral.com
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande among 'Entertainment Weekly' Entertainers of the Year

Both Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande have had big years — scoring hit records, appearing in film and television projects, announcing tours and earning award nominations — so it's no surprise they both made Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year list for 2025.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Entertainment • digital.abcaudio.com
Syracuse women’s basketball: an updated look at the Orange’s metrics

The numbers are loving ‘Cuse so far this season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • nunesmagician.com
Isaac Chotiner Sums Up Politics in 2025

The idea that Donald Trump is acting from a governing strategy or a conception of national interest “seems completely disconnected from reality,” Chotiner says.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Politics • newyorker.com
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Texas Rangers award winners named

The local BBWAA chapter has named their Rangers award winners

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rand Paul criticizes National Science Foundation for wasteful grants and irresponsible spending

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to criticize U.S. pressure on Venezuela, reject military escalation, warn that extreme gerrymandering fuels unrest and unveil alarming examples of government waste.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Science • foxbusiness.com
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Rashid Shaheed start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Rashid Shaheed ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Rams.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
Broncos vs Jaguars Week 15: Keys to victory

Who would’ve thought that at the beginning of the season we’d be able to say that with a win and certain losses on Sunday, the Broncos can secure the top seed in the AFC? Honestly I was hoping we’d be able to clinch a playoff spot, but there is so much more at stake here. […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • milehighreport.com
Sky Sports remains exclusive home of The Masters Tournament with more live coverage than ever before

Sky Sports will remain the exclusive home of the Masters tournament in a new multi-year extension with Augusta National Golf Club; the 2026 Masters will take place from April 6-12 as Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion after completing the career Grand Slam in 2025

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • skysports.com
3,500-Seat Entertainment District Planned in Downtown Tampa

Strategic Property Partners plans a new entertainment district in downtown Tampa featuring a 3,500-seat venue, hotel, retail and parking near Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:07 AM EST • Entertainment • tbbwmag.com
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US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’

It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:02 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
Factorial and Cartesian Growth Corporation III (Nasdaq: CGCT) Announce Business Combination Agreement to Accelerate Commercialization of Solid-State Battery Technology

Factorial Inc. (“Factorial”), a leader in solid-state battery technology, and Cartesian Growth Corporation III (“Cartesian III”), a special purpose acquisiti...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • businesswire.com
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
Tampa’s Water Street will get new concert venue, hotel, parking and more

Vinik Sports group will manage the entertainment venue, located near Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • tampabay.com
House Republicans move to repeal proposed Biden-era heat-safety rule, citing burdens on small businesses

GOP lawmakers and business advocacy groups challenge proposed Biden-era federal heat safety standards, calling the requirements on employers nationwide 'heavy-handed.'

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • businessobserverfl.com
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • businessobserverfl.com
I'm the US CEO of Philip Morris International. My schedule books out a year in advance, but I'm not very timely

Stacey Kennedy fills her day with espresso breaks and leans on her team to help her stay on time. At night, she prefers a book to a TV show.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:05 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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‘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
Reading vs Luton Town: 2025/26 Match Preview

The Royals host League One football for the final time in 2025, with Luton the visitors.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:35 AM EST • Sports • thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
Hartfield Grad Leads Conference in Tackles for Southern Miss Football

Chris Jones has dominated the Sun Belt Conference. The Southern Miss sophomore led the league in tackles and helped USM lead the nation in interceptions this season. He says his roots at Hartfield prepared him for success. He plays in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:35 AM EST • Sports • wjtv.com
Previewing the 2026 Schedules

Here’s a look at the schedule difficulty for the Big Ten teams based on the current SP+ rankings of their opponents.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:08 AM EST • Sports • uwdawgpound.com
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another

The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Federal Officials Testify on the Implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act

Officials from NASA, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy testify to the implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • c-span.org
Trump declares he is 'fixing' the nation in prime-time speech

Trump touted the state of the economy, his crackdown on crime and immigration at home, and some of his actions globally

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:07 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Game Recap: Hurricanes hold off Predators, 4-1

The Hurricanes smothered the Predators for their fifth straight win.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:45 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address

Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:59 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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CNN fact check on President Trump’s address to the nation
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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Popular salad dressings, sold at Costco and reportedly Publix, recalled over ‘foreign objects’

Ventura Foods salad dressing recall affects thousands of cases at major retailers such as Costco due to black plastic contamination in onion ingredients.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:53 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Louisville Beats EKU 76-51

If all you saw was the final score you might think this game was a cake-walk but if you actually watched the game you probably want to forget the first half. However as Coach Walz said, “This was probably the first game all year that I’ve seen us look as bad as we did in […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:41 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela

The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces Minority Investor Updates to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

/PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment ("MSE"), one of the nation's leading integrated sports, media, and entertainment companies, today announced...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:27 PM EST • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Nationals reportedly hiring Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old Phillies assistant GM, as new general manager

Washington's president of baseball operations is 35 and its manager is 33. The organization's youth movement is rolling full steam ahead.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Game 11: Vanderbilt Commodores at Memphis State Tigers

Vanderbilt looks to continue the winning.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:30 PM EST • Sports • anchorofgold.com
Chicago-area health officials expect bad flu season, push for vaccinations despite federal guidance

Chicago-area healthcare providers are stocked up with influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, but some doctors say it's been a tough sell this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:56 PM EST • Health • abc7chicago.com
As flu season hits, new ‘K’ variant has health experts concerned and urging vaccinations

A new strain of influenza has become the most prevalent form of the virus this year.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:54 PM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
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
College Football Playoff Predictions: First-Round Winners to The National Champion

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:05 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:21 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Bill to recognize Fort Ontario as National Park unanimously passes U.S. Senate

Dating back to the 1840s, Fort Ontario has been a state historic site.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they're behaving strangely, a new study finds

Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting with each other.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:31 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Coachella Valley Invitational match schedule released

KC Current, Denver Summit FC and Utah Royals join NWSL field in Coachella Valley Invitational

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:03 PM EST • Sports • allforxi.com
'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50'

'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50', with the nationwide scavenger hunt leading to one grand prize. Full details here.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Lafayette on Saturday

Scarlet Knights Round Out Nonconference Slate By Hosting The Leopards

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Sports • onthebanks.com
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay

The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:22 PM EST • Health • fiercebiotech.com
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ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: Post Exam Edition

Where do the ACC teams rank after taking time for exams?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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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
Scientists Denounce Trump's Plan to Kill Crucial Atmospheric Science Center

The U.S. government is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research, jettisoning key climate science projects in the process

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:22 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’

Two bills mark the first time Congress has voted over national care bans and an escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:04 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump previewing his 2026 agenda in address to nation as his popularity wanes

The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. EST speech

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their first two games last week before the rare blowout loss took them down a notch. Nick Hart at WBSPenguins with more: Wednesday, Dec. 10 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 0Sergei Murashov thwarted a first-period barrage from the Wolf Pack, earning to a 34-save shutout. Phil Tomasino and Avery Hayes scored on […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:16 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
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
Three Things Learned from UNC’s win against ETSU

A good win against a pretty quality mid-major foe

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
Amid extremist attacks, Senate must stop playing politics with Walker nomination

Each delay sends a message — not only to victims, but to their persecutors — that religious freedom is negotiable.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Trump to address nation as health care hangs in balance, Epstein files deadline nears | Sunrise

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Wednesday BP: How is Vitello preparing for his new role?

What is new manager Tony Vitello prioritizing as he prepares for his new role with the Giants?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • mccoveychronicles.com
Congress addresses 'crisis' in youth sports. Can we fix it?

Experts and Congressmembers push to national forefront many of the issues that consume sports parents, offer potential changes to the system.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:31 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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New Public Science Center Opens at Kitt Peak National Observatory - Visitors celebrated the opening of the Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach, the first science center located inside a telescope

Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach is a new science education and astronomy outreach center that has just opened at U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory, a Program of NSF NOIRLab.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • noirlab.edu
Fort Belvoir Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Youth Sports

Exercise and physical activity play key roles in quality of life, health and mental fitness, according to the World Health Organization, and Fort Belvoir Families have been reaping the benefits of an innovative Fort Belvoir program that has recently been awarded by the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS).

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • dvidshub.net
Augustana Rydell School of Business Introduces Trust Minor in Fall 2025

This fall, the Augustana University Rydell School of Business introduced a trust minor to its offered studies — developed as part of Augustana’s strategic plan Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. The minor — available at only a handful of colleges nationwide — aims to offer Augustana students another avenue to study as a potential career.For more information on the trust minor at Augustana University, visit augie.edu/trust.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • augie.edu
Thermal Energy Receives $1.5 Million in Repeat Business from Multinational Building Materials Company

Turnkey heat recovery project for four two-stage HeatSponge boiler economizers to be installed at second customer siteOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction solutions to major corporations around the world, today announced an order valued at approximately $1.5 million from a leading multinational building...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Nike cofounder Phil Knight tops 2025 donations with $2 billion gift

Phil Knight's $2 billion cancer research pledge leads the list of the 2025 largest donations, with Buffett and Bezos also making notable gifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:43 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Game Preview #34: New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights

Tonight the Devils face the Knights in their 2nd and final matchup this season.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:36 AM EST • Sports • allaboutthejersey.com
Top 90 fantasy football PPR RBs for Week 16

Chet Gresham takes us through the top 90 PPR running backs for Week 16

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:16 AM EST • Sports • sbnation.com
RedHawks Add More Synapse Sports National Awards

To go along with Iñako Puzo's National Coach of the Year and Malena Sabez's Rookie of the Year awards, the Miami University field hockey team captured...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:02 AM EST • Sports • miamiredhawks.com
U.S. scientists must compete internationally, just like auto and steel workers do

“We ask auto and steel workers to compete with the world, yet we treat research funding as something that must be protected from it,” an economist writes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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Analysis: What Trump can learn from Vance ahead of his national address

President Donald Trump could do worse than stick to JD Vance’s script in his primetime national address on Wednesday night.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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