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As Colorado’s soon-to-be majority, independent voters will determine state’s political future

Colorado, and Coloradans, value independence. Now that we’ve flipped the page on a new election year calendar, we will soon discover just how much we value our Independents as well. Unaffiliated or, as they prefer to be known, “independent” voters already outnumber Democrats and Republicans combined in Colorado. Soon they will cross the 50% threshold […]

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Dec 24, 2025 • 2:35 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Mexicans Valeria Páez and the Cueva twins claim Panam Sports Junior Awards

Mexico’s Mía and Lía Cueva and Valeria Páez collected major honors at the Panam Sports Junior Awards this week.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:03 PM EST • Sports • mexiconewsdaily.com
Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf, potential PGA Tour return uncertain

The five-time major winner will leave LIV Golf after three-plus years; majors are still in play

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:17 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Supreme Court rules against Trump, bars deploying National Guard in Chicago

The decision is the major defeat for Trump and his broad claim that he had the power to deploy military forces in U.S. cities.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:42 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment

The Supreme Court holds that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:32 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
TPUSA’s America Fest Conference Showcased the Right’s Civil War

Prominent conservative influencers and lawmakers sparred at TPUSA's America Fest, it's first major conference since the murder of Charlie Kirk.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:54 PM EST • Politics • rollingstone.com
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Texas' Historically Underutilized Business program undergoes major changes

Thousands of Texas small businesses that were part of the HUB program no longer qualify.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
Oklahoma City, fans across the state will never forget the year of sports in 2025

KOCO 5 Sports Director Bryan Keating replays some of the many major and championship sports moments from 2025 in Oklahoma City

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:28 PM EST • Sports • koco.com
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Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV’s Programmatic Ceiling

Programmatic media buying is expected to account for the majority of growth in the CTV market in 2026. This year alone, over 90% of CTV ad dollars were transacted through programmatic pipes. That data isn’t surprising. Programmatic has solved a real problem by helping brands reach TV viewers with targeted precision at much lower costs. […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • adexchanger.com
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Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
UW-Stevens Point launches sport business program in fall 2026

UW-Stevens Point will launch a sport business major, minor and certificate in fall 2026, preparing students for careers in a $600B industry.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:01 AM EST • Business • stevenspointjournal.com
Jim Beam is pausing production at its iconic Kentucky bourbon distillery

Distilled spirits have seen a major decline in exports to big markets like Canada, and domestic consumption isn't making up for the shortfall.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:03 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Oregon Counties and State Strike Major Deal on Mental Health Care

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

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • wweek.com
10 Major Business Openings, Closings, Developments For South Jersey In 2025

Smaller establishments closed, bigger names took root, and signs of the changing political and economic landscapes were visible throughout.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:53 PM EST • Business • patch.com
Maridea Wealth Launches Tax & Business Services Unit With Strategic Acquisition of Hyperion Accounting Group

BROOKLYN, N.Y., December 22, 2025--Maridea Wealth ("Maridea") today announced the launch of its dedicated Tax & Business Services unit, marking a major expansion of the firm’s mission to provide clients with a comprehensive, integrated financial-services platform. As part of this initiative, Maridea is acquiring Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta, who will join as Director of Tax & Business Services.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
FSU board OKs College of Business naming after billionaire's $65M gift

FSU's College of Business now bears the name of a billionaire after businessman and philanthropist Herbert Wertheim’s major gift commitment.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:32 AM EST • Business • tallahassee.com
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Apple Wallet’s iOS 26 boarding passes now offered by three major airlines

Apple Wallet has a new experience for boarding passes in iOS 26, and another major airline has recently added support for 3+ total.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:27 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Cowboys Plan Major Move With All-Pro Tyler Smith
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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:29 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
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Launch Family Entertainment closes out 2025 with record growth, six new openings, and accelerated multi-unit development

WARWICK, R.I. – Launch Family Entertainment (Launch), a leading indoor family entertainment franchise, is ending 2025 with major development milestones, including six new park openings, 13 secured …

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:51 AM EST • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
Revealed: how big businesses are rolling back public support for Pride

Guardian analysis of 20 major companies in UK and US shows mentions of Pride on social media have fallen substantially in past two years

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Foldable phone makers have solved every issue except one

In 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold proved that manufacturers have solved all the major issues with foldable phones except one last thing.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Top 10 business & market articles of 2025

FleetOwner's top market articles, where major closures and consolidations reflected the industry's hard times this year.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • fleetowner.com
The big business stories in Hollywood with entertainment reporter John Horn

With box office revenues continuing to slump, a major studio up for sale, and the announcement that the Academy Awards will go to YouTube in 2029, this has been a tumultuous year in Hollywood.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:50 AM EST • Entertainment • wbur.org
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors

For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it finally succeeded.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Politics • propublica.org
Two 200MP cameras and a 10x camera?! This is the Ultra phone to end all Ultra phones.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra was the last major phone with a 10x camera, but a rival Ultra phone is tipped to offer a crazy 10x camera and much more.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:43 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Tillamook businesses celebrate major sales boost on Small Business Saturday

Downtown Tillamook was buzzing on Black Friday, and again on November 29, as small businesses welcomed a steady stream of shoppers for the Tillamook Chamber’s annual Small Business Saturday event.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 12:08 AM EST • Business • tillamookheadlightherald.com
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Canopy Northwest Arkansas expo in Fayetteville puts focus on immigrants pursuing business dreams

FAYETTEVILLE -- Businesses ranging from makers of homemade jams and jellies to major home renovators lined the walls at Canopy Northwest Arkansas' immigrant-owned business expo.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:45 PM EST • Business • nwaonline.com
Read the memos Google, Apple, Microsoft, and ServiceNow sent visa workers warning them not to travel

The US is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants. Several major tech companies are warning visa holders not to leave the country.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:39 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Former Duke football players use 3D printing to transform sports medicine

Their innovative products are now widely adopted across major sports leagues and colleges.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:26 PM EST • Sports • abc11.com
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This simulation reveals what really happens near black holes

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and matter, researchers have built simulations that closely match real astronomical observations. These models reveal how matter forms chaotic, glowing disks and launches powerful outflows as it falls into black holes. It’s a major step toward decoding how these cosmic engines actually work.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Close Up: Longtime school superintendents move toward retirement; latest on health insurance

On this week's Close Up, a major health insurance deadline just passed and Congress left town without a deal.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 1:01 PM EST • Health • kcci.com
Devils Confirm Major Lineup Returns vs. Sabres

It truly is a Christmas/Holiday miracle. The New Jersey Devils confirm they will have major lineup returns when they host […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Sports • sportsnaut.com
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10 best concerts of 2025, ranked

From Backstreet Boys to Oasis, we saw more than two dozen major shows in 2025. Here are the 10 most remarkable concerts of the year.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • usatoday.com
Science says we’ve been nurturing “gifted” kids all wrong

A major international review has upended long-held ideas about how top performers are made. By analyzing nearly 35,000 elite achievers across science, music, chess, and sports, researchers found that early stars rarely become adult superstars. Most world-class performers developed slowly and explored multiple fields before specializing. The message is clear: talent grows through variety, not narrow focus.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
12/21 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Oregon vs. Gonzaga

There are six Big Ten games set for the day, mainly involving schools at home hosting mid-majors. The two exceptions, however, include Penn State taking on Pitt in Hershey Pennsylvania and Oregon facing Gonzaga in the Northwest Elite Showdown in Portland. Pittsburgh vs Penn State Nittany Lions The first game of the day involves an […]

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • btpowerhouse.com
Do it for Trump: Treasury pushes businesses, wealthy people to contribute to 'Trump Accounts'

A pair of major contributions from business titans recently is part of a strategy to pump money into the new savings plans for children.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:54 AM EST • Business • politico.com
Men’s brains may age faster than women’s, suggests major new study | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, yet women are more at risk of Alzheimer's than men.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:35 AM EST • Science • sciencefocus.com
I Bought a Used iPhone 13 Mini and Learned a Hard Lesson

Commentary: The iPhone Air intrigued me but I didn't want to spend $1,000. So I got a $353 used iPhone 13 Mini, and found it quite capable despite a major drawback.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Major collapse: perennial troublemaker to rescue crisis club

There are those images that burn themselves into the collective memory of an entire football club. For example, a sold-out Merkur Spiel-Arena on May 27, 2024. With the 3-0 win from the first leg in Bo...

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Another Health Condition, Study Says

Researchers have found a new link between exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ and one lifelong health condition. A Sweden-based study found that people exposed to two major environmental toxins are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:40 AM EST • Health • people.com
Jackson councilman concerned about business closures in city

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Businesses leaving Jackson is a trend many officials said they’re seeing more and more. Now, another long-standing business could be next if a major bridge stays…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 9:19 PM EST • Business • wjtv.com
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
Midwest Health acquires Overland Park senior-living facility

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

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:07 PM EST • Health • bizjournals.com
Krispy Kreme sells business in major market for $65 million

The company has debt to pay, it said.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Business • mlive.com
Trump secures agreements with major drugmakers to lower Medicaid prescription costs for Americans

President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine additional pharmaceutical companies joined its most-favored-nation pricing initiative.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:25 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Orioles Continue Hot Offseason, Improve Rotation With Impact Trade

The Baltimore Orioles have had one of the most active and successful offseasons in Major League Baseball, having already added Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Ward to their roster entering Friday. Even so, Orioles PBO Mike Elias has remained under intense pressure to fill Baltimore’s most glaring need: starting pitching. Baltimore has two talented […]

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:28 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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NFL Week 16 bold predictions: Philip Rivers torches 49ers, Jaguars stun Broncos

A crucial Week 16 slate of five bold predictions with major postseason implications.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:37 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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The Business of Sports Tourism: How Dallas Converts Sporting Events Into Long-Term Economic Growth

On the DLC Drop Podcast, Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul explains how the region recruits major sporting events—and what hosting nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches means for Dallas–Fort Worth’s economy, community, and global brand.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • marketscale.com
News Analysis: Trump's math problem: Rising prices, falling approval ratings

Rising prices have given President Trump a major political problem: Many of the voters who backed him last year are losing faith.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Jets-Saints Preview

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets have gone through major staff and roster changes in the past year, the result being seven victories between them 15 weeks into the season.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 9:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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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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7 moments that defined UCLA sports in 2025

Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:41 PM EST • Sports • newsroom.ucla.edu
College basketball conference rankings: Big 12 tops high-major hierarchy

With nonconference play winding down, here's how the high-major conference hierarchy is shaping up

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.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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Westwood One Sports Unveils Sports Talk Lineup

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today unveiled its new Sports Talk lineup, debuting Monday, December 29, 2025. This bold expansion delivers nonstop sports conversation, expert analysis, and fan engagement across all major platforms. The new programming lineup features a mix of established voices and rising stars, giving listeners access to compelling content around the clock. The Jim Rome Show will remain in its prime 3 pm – 6 pm ET weekday sl

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Galaxy Z Fold 8 tipped to upgrade two cameras next year

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to get major camera upgrades next year, including higher-resolution telephoto and ultrawide shooters.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:49 AM EST • Technology • sammobile.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
Scientists spent 10 years chasing a particle that wasn’t there

After a decade of painstaking measurements, scientists have delivered a major plot twist in particle physics: a long-hypothesized “mystery particle” likely doesn’t exist. Using the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab, researchers analyzed neutrinos from two powerful beams and found no evidence for a sterile neutrino, ruling it out with 95% certainty.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
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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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
Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors point to a thinner build, better display

Rumors claim that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will introduce major upgrades, particularly a thinner build and performance improvements.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:02 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.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
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
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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Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado

The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:32 PM EST • Science • usatoday.com
State Farm Arena ranks among top live entertainment venues worldwide, Billboard says

The Atlanta arena placed fifth in the U.S. and seventh globally after hosting dozens of sold-out concerts, comedy shows and major sporting events.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:44 PM EST • Entertainment • cbsnews.com
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OpenAI just launched a Nano Banana competitor: ChatGPT Images

Nano Banana has been a major hit for Google, and now OpenAI is striking back.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:27 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like

Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Inside Apple’s iPhone Road Map, From Foldable Screens to Curved Glass Cases

The iPhone family is growing again. Over the next two years, Apple is planning a major expansion of its smartphone product line that could see it selling at least seven new models of its flagship device by fall 2027, up from five iPhone models today, according to multiple people working directly ...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theinformation.com
Why theater owners are nervous about the Warner Bros. sale

Theater owners fear a sale of Warner Bros. to another major media player could further decrease movie production at a time when the industry has faced multiple setbacks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Netflix Just Canceled One of My 10 Favorite Shows of the Year and I’m Not Happy

Netflix just made a major mistake. It canceled one of the best shows of 2025 after just one season, 'Boots,' and I'm not happy about it.

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Galaxy Watch 4 now getting One UI 8 Watch with Wear OS 6, likely its last major update

Samsung is now rolling out One UI 8 Watch, its Wear OS 6 update, to the Galaxy Watch 4 series...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Bluetooth 6.0: What You Need to Know About the Future of Wireless Headphones

Bluetooth got a major upgrade, and it's already showing up in phones and headphones. Here's what to expect and what we're still waiting for.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Global Business Activity Growth Slows as Tariffs Bite

Business activity in the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia continued to grow as 2025 draws to a close, but at a slower pace as higher barriers to trade and uncertainty about relations between major powers took their toll.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:16 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
SANMINA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ENERGY BUSINESS WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACTORY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

/PRNewswire/ -- Sanmina Corporation ("Sanmina") (NASDAQ: SANM), today announced a major expansion of its Energy business with a new state-of-the-art factory in...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:01 AM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
Major San Marcos businesses that closed for good in 2025

From wings to vinyl, these spots said farewell.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • mysanantonio.com
Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Donald Trump is sports-fan-in-chief : The NPR Politics Podcast

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political brand.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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GM Revamps In-Car Entertainment, Adds Apple Music Directly to Cadillac and Chevrolet

General Motors ($GM) is taking a major step to modernize its in-car entertainment experience. The company is rolling out a built-in Apple ($AAPL) Music app to selec...

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Stalker 2 is adding "hours" of new quests in a major free update coming very, very soon

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2 is getting a free update promising "hours" of new quests very soon.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 12:20 PM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc

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Ant Group Announces Major Upgrades to Its 15-Million-MAU AI Health App AQ Amid Wider Push into Health Sector

HANGZHOU, China, December 15, 2025--Ant Group today announced major upgrades to its AI health app AQ, with a new Chinese name "Ant A-Fu." The character "Fu" conveys good wishes and well-being, reflecting the app’s goal to promote better health and quality of life.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

The global success of “Parasite,” “Minari” and “Squid Game” has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:20 AM EST • Entertainment • apnews.com
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Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

Megan Zipprich, an animal science major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, was among the 10 recipients of the All-American Livestock Judging Award during the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, held in November in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psu.edu
National Avenue businesses losing customers to construction

A major reconstruction project hasn't even begun, but work moving underground utilities has made access to parking and some businesses difficult.

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The Week Ahead: Republicans face a health care dilemma

Republicans are staring down a major health care challenge as Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are set to expire at the end of the month. With a two-week recess beginning Dec. 22, they only have…

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Dec 15, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say the U.S. health care system is in crisis

A new Gallup poll found that about eight in 10 Democrats, and 64 percent of Republicans, say the system is in crisis or has “major problems.”

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Ayaneo's first smartphone is a major callback to the Xperia Play

Ayaneo will launch the Pocket Play smartphone through Kickstarter soon.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 11:52 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Poll: Most are satisfied with their health insurance, but a quarter report denials or delays

A large majority of Americans, 82%, said they’re satisfied with their coverage in the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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A grad student’s wild idea triggers a major aging breakthrough

Senescent “zombie” cells are linked to aging and multiple diseases, but spotting them in living tissue has been notoriously difficult. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have now taken an inventive leap by using aptamers—tiny, shape-shifting DNA molecules—to selectively tag these elusive cells. The project began as an offbeat conversation between two graduate students and quickly evolved into a collaborative, cross-lab effort that uncovered aptamers capable of binding to unique surface proteins on senescent cells.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Google Messages has a major problem, and I'm sick of it

Google Messages has improved in recent years, but it's missing something that all rival messaging platforms offer.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Strange, 7-hour explosion from deep space is unlike anything scientists have seen — Space photo of the week

Astronomers used major telescopes across the world to probe a cosmic explosion 8 billion light-years from the solar system.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
This Week in Gaming (Week 51)

Welcome to the second to last full week of 2025 and most likely the last week of any kind of interesting new game releases. This week's major release is a first person MMO set in a post Soviet-era universe. If that's not your ginger bread flavour, how about a top-down mix between a MOBA and an RPG, ...

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Dec 14, 2025 • 5:36 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
Beneath the icy face of Alaska, a long theorized ‘connector fault’ may be revealed in the wake of major earthquake

After a magnitude 7 earthquake ripped under Hubbard Glacier earlier this month, scientists believe a “connector fault” may exist between established cuts in the thick planetary crust.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Science • adn.com
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Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards 2025 has received a D rating on X

The Game Awards came and went and there were a handful of nice announcements, but it seems the majority of viewers were not impressed with Geoff’s show this year. Each year the organiser and presenter…

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Dec 13, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • mynintendonews.com
How U.S. Soccer aims to improve physical, mental health of female soccer players

The Kang Institute, announced last week, is committed to researching the major issues affecting women athletes today.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 6:54 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Amazon Prime Video is offering its U.S. subscribers a major upgrade for free

Amazon Prime Video just pulled a noticeable move that could make the streaming platform even more of a worthy contender.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:15 AM EST • Entertainment • pennlive.com
This retro gaming console has something for everyone, and now it’s just $84

Game night just got a major upgrade.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • mashable.com