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New reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a new reactor that converts natural gas (a common energy source primarily composed of methane) into two highly valuable resources: clean hydrogen ...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Technology • phys.org
Opry Entertainment Group Unveils Star-Studded New Year's Eve Celebrations at Nashville Venues

Opry Entertainment Group is ringing in 2026 with an unforgettable lineup of New Year’s Eve events across Nashville’s most iconic venues.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • williamsonsource.com
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' reveals casting for Sulu and Bones

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' has revealed the casting for two fan-favorites characters that will appear in season 5's finale episode.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health recognizes 7 distinguished alums as the 2025 'Hall of Fame' honorees

Recipients include Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the UCLA Fielding School’s Department of Epidemiology and Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • newsroom.ucla.edu
ASTP/ONC seeks relaxation of health IT certification criteria with HTI-5

The proposed rule aims to reduce burdens and costs on health IT developers. It also includes measures to promote FHIR-based interoperability, strengthen information blocking rules and simplify certification of AI models.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:31 PM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Which Mid City Mall businesses are closing? What we know

Mid City Mall went on the market in 2024, according to previous reporting by The Courier Journal.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:29 PM EST • Business • courier-journal.com
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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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Tiny implant 'speaks' to the brain with LED light

By directly communicating with the brain, a new wireless device could someday help restore lost senses or manage pain without medications, its developers say.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:15 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
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Christmas Day sports schedule: When and how to watch every NFL and NBA game on Dec. 25
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:07 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Year in review: Trump's economy : The NPR Politics Podcast

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at President Trump's handling of the economy, including his tariff policy.This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & 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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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Trump reveals more about Gov. Jeff Landry’s envoy role: ‘Greenland’s a big deal’

The president said Greenland is important for national security reasons, and called Landry a “dealmaker-type guy.”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:01 PM EST • Politics • nola.com
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Airing my grievances towards the 2025 Los Angeles Rams

“I’ve got (some) problems with this team and now you’re gonna hear about it!”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Sports • turfshowtimes.com
College football bowl and CFP picks, predictions: Legendary Vegas expert reveals best bets

SportsLine CFB expert Bruce Marshall reveals best bets for every College Football Playoff and bowl game

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:56 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Year in review 2025: A year of accomplishments, milestones for Vanderbilt Health

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt Health in 2025.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:49 AM EST • Health • news.vumc.org
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Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at DIA

Colorado health officials put out an alert Tuesday about a potential measles exposure at Denver International Airport earlier this month. That

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:24 AM EST • Health • cpr.org
Year in Review 2025: Several national rankings recognize Vanderbilt Health

During the past year, Vanderbilt Health placed highly in several national rankings and was honored with numerous awards.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Health • news.vumc.org
Boston health officials urge flu shots as cases jump 114%

Officials said the surge is occurring a month earlier than last flu season, when similar levels were not reached until January.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55

One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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Review: The Yeti LTe Feels Like Magic

Big Orange goes quick.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Technology • pinkbike.com
Inside Gaming: Strip operator extending discounts into 2026

Plus, Atlantic City casinos won more than $236.8 million from gamblers in November, a year-over-year increase of 5.7 percent, according to state regulatory data.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • reviewjournal.com
Popstar! Best of 2025: The Fan-Voted Entertainment Rewind That Defined the Year

/PRNewswire/ -- From blockbuster premieres to viral moments, Popstar! Best of 2025 is a fan-voted celebration of the movies, shows, music, and cultural moments...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
“My goal is to eliminate every line of C and C++ from Microsoft by 2030” — Microsoft bets on AI to finally modernize Windows

A distinguished engineer outlined a "previously unimaginable" plan to rewrite millions of lines of code using AI agents and algorithms.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Technology • windowscentral.com
5 Broncos players snubbed by Pro Bowl voters

Marvin Mims and Devon Key headline the Broncos' list of Pro Bowl snubs this season.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • broncoswire.usatoday.com
Ikea has made some of its Matter-compatible smart home devices even cheaper.

As the cost of some electronics continues to skyrocket, Ikea has dropped the price of several of its new smart home accessories. The Myggspray motion and Klippbok water sensors are now down to $7.99 from $9.99, and while the three-pack of the colorful two-button Bilresa remotes launched in the US for $19.99, they’re now $14.99. [Image: Two of Ikea’s new Matter-compatible smart home sensors and its two-button remote are now cheaper in the US. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ikea_matter.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:14 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Beloved sports reporter dies at 41 after fall from LA building

Australian sports reporter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, who covered international tennis for Stan Sport, died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 41.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:11 AM EST • Sports • cleveland.com
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Alec Baldwin reveals intense health struggles after 'Rust' shooting:...
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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:06 AM EST • Health • nypost.com
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"Time Is Not Broken": US Officials Work To Correct Time, After Discovering It Is 4.8 Microseconds Out

After a particularly nasty windstorm in Boulder, Colorado, official US time slowed ever so slightly.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:11 AM EST • Science • iflscience.com
Blending Science and Indigenous Knowledge to Tell an Estuary’s Story

A new study of nutrient levels in soil cores supports oral Indigenous history, informing future estuary restoration efforts.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:11 AM EST • Science • eos.org
Cash rules everything around sports: The K-shaped economy widened gaps between haves, have-nots in 2025

What did we learn in 2025? The K is coming for sports, and we’re not just talking strikeouts.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:11 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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NFL Week 17 odds, lines, spreads: Picks, predictions, best bets today

SportsLine's model simulates every game 10,000 times and reveals its NFL picks today

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:03 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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CDT Environmental Technology Reports 2025 Unaudited Interim Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Revenue of $7.3 million and loss per share of $0.11 impacted by reduced project activity due to a slowdown in the PRC economySHENZHEN, China, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CDTG) (“CDT”, the “Company”, or “we”), a leading provider of waste treatment systems and services throughout China, today reports its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and provides updates on key business development

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:03 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
From less business with primes to a better-funded Army network: 2025 review

In 2025, the Army experienced some of its biggest changes in decades, and with this came new programs and new attitudes toward acquisition at large.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:33 AM EST • Business • breakingdefense.com
Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • cnn.com
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How AI broke the smart home in 2025

Why AI hasn’t made the smart home smarter

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
I'm 'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary. I wake up at 5 a.m. with no alarm and refuse to answer emails.

"Shark Tank" and "Marty Supreme" star Kevin O'Leary explains his daily routine, which includes eating protein, biking, taking naps, and avoiding email.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:23 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Why Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Smaller Than Expected

Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored for release next year, may turn out to be smaller than most people imagine, if a recent report is anything to go by. According to The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will measure just 5.3 inches – that's smaller than the 5.4-inch screen on the ‌iPhone‌ mini, a line Apple discontinued in 2022 due to poor sales. The report has led some people to wonder why Apple would settle on such a compact form factor.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:21 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Asheville Museum of Science to be featured on 'World's Greatest!' TV series

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) will soon be featured on an upcoming episode of the television series "World's Greatest!"

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:10 AM EST • Science • wlos.com
What voters say they want for Christmas

Political opposites are closing 2025 as they did 2024: on each side of America’s Donald Trump divide. But CNN’s “All Over the Map” survey did provide several interesting takeaways. Some may be instructive about the midterm election climate, at least at this beginning stage.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Year in Review: A Look Back at Local Sports in 2025

Well, it's that time again. This will be my 35th Year in Review column, and 2025 gave me plenty to review.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • ithaca.com
Opening of three new businesses in one week is a step in the right direction

The opening of three businesses with Santa Fe ties this week was a small victory, but it was a victory nevertheless.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Battlefield 6 players suspect AI cosmetics have been snuck into the game, despite EA saying that wouldn't happen

Battlefield 6 players have found what they believe to be an generative AI sticker in the game, causing outrage.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:42 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
ZooTampa at Lowry Park elevates Christmas in the Wild over the holidays

Every year, Christmas in the Wild has grown more elaborate at the Tampa zoo.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:30 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:26 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
The Morning After: The best games of 2025

The biggest news stories this morning: US bans new foreign-made drones and components, Paramount has an updated Warner Bros. Discovery bid.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:15 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Brand Innovators Outlook 2026: Entertainment

The entertainment industry faces a year of change and adjustment in 2026. New technologies and merger activity will keep movies, TV and live events in play. With the limitations of the COVID pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the sector anticipates consumers will indulge in movies and live events, and brands will find new ways […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:08 AM EST • Entertainment • brand-innovators.com
Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain microbes that can spread between individuals living together. When researchers accounted for this social sharing, genetic influence on the microbiome turned out to be much stronger than previously thought. The study suggests genes can affect others indirectly, without DNA ever being exchanged.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Venue Adjustments for Intermountain Health Freestyle International Presented by Stifel

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 23, 2025) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced updates to the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort. Due to unseasonably warm weather, both the aerials and moguls World Cup events will be moved.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • usskiandsnowboard.org
Expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies to raise health insurance costs for thousands

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

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

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
A Look Back at 2025 in Indiana Politics

From government reform to new data centers, we look back at 2025 in Indiana politics.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • wfyi.org
Avid weightlifter leverages exercise science interest into impactful research

Years ago, Wil King took the intellectual approach to improving his physique.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • kennesaw.edu
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug

Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • iai.tv
2025: Wealthtech that Helps Advisors Expand Their Business

Startups develop advanced AI and tech solutions for financial advisors, moving past simple automation to enhance business capabilities

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • wealthmanagement.com
Scientists find a weak spot in deadly fungus that shut down hospital intensive care units

A deadly hospital fungus that resists nearly every antifungal drug may have an unexpected weakness. Researchers discovered that Candida auris activates specific genes during infection to hunt for nutrients it needs to survive. This insight came from a new living-host model that allowed scientists to watch the fungus in action. The findings could eventually lead to new treatments or allow current drugs to be repurposed.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
What seven Americans think of rising health care costs

Spoiler alert: They are unhappy.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • motherjones.com
McClellan Excited for Strong Family Bond at K-State - Kansas State University Athletics

Nick McClellan, a first team all-state honoree at Christian Brothers College (Mo.) High School and one of the finest two-way players in the country, had star...

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kstatesports.com
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Toronto Maple Leafs 12/23/25

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9, 39 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5, 35 points, 8th place Atlantic Division) When: 4:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: National broadcast on TNT, HBO Max and truTV Pens’ Path Ahead: Tonight is the last game before the Pens’ holiday break. They’ll look to brighten what has been a tough […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
The Science That Will Shape 2026

Despite everything, science goes on.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • gizmodo.com
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5 ways to get your business finances ready for the new year

Comerica reports 5 ways to prepare your business finances for the new year: review finances, update payroll, assess credit, strengthen security, and set goals.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Business • comerica.com
The culture war is consuming the Supreme Court

The Court’s overall docket is shrinking, even as it hears more and more cases dealing with Republican cultural grievances.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Key Wisconsin motor sports events for the 2026 racing season

With IndyCar, IMSA, Outlaws and High Limit, ASA, dirt late models and specials, Wisconsin racing has plenty to offer in 2026. Still no NASCAR though.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:08 AM EST • Sports • jsonline.com
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We're backing the partnerships that strengthen mental health care for Idaho’s kids

Idaho is widely known as a mental health care desert, especially for kids. We believe that can change, writes guest columnist Roger Quarles.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
The best entertainment photos of 2025

Photographers share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of their favorite entertainment shoots of 2025 and reveal how they got 'the' shot.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
The best entertainment photos of 2025

Photographers share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of their favorite entertainment shoots of 2025 and reveal how they got 'the' shot.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
What explains the perpetual need for political enemies?

Politics today is driven by grievances that can never be assuaged. For democracy’s survival, we must grapple with this dynamic

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Dec 23, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • aeon.co
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Nebraska football 2025 transfer portal tracker

In the modern era of college football, every team is impacted by the transfer portal, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are no exception.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:09 AM EST • Sports • cornhuskerswire.usatoday.com
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Call of Duty game cocreator Vince Zampella dies in car crash in the US

The developer and executive was known as one of the most influential figures in modern first-person shooter games.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:09 AM EST • Technology • aljazeera.com
'Fragmented' Microsoft tools undercut efficiency at Amazon and Whole Foods, internal Deloitte review found

Whole Foods' use of Microsoft 365 apps remained disconnected from Amazon, leading to inefficiencies and security concerns, a Deloitte review found.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
2 culinary legends explain how to improve your baking — and your mental health

During a recent event at WBUR's CitySpace, renowned chefs Joanne Chang and Dorie Greenspan convinced me that even I could whip up beautiful holiday treats. And more surprising still, they said it might be good for me to do so.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:48 AM EST • Health • wbur.org
Atoms form basic building blocks of life

The tiny atom, the basic building block of everything, is itself almost nothing, but atoms form a crossroads where science and theology can meet.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:46 AM EST • Science • tuscaloosanews.com
Plans for First Watch, Freddy's, Wing Stop and 10 more in Middletown

In a 2-mile stretch of Middletown-Warwick Road, 13 restaurants and shops are among the latest plans by developers

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:35 AM EST • Business • delawareonline.com
Doctor, 56, Says It Was Finally the 'Right Time' for Plastic Surgery After Health Journey Had Her Body 'Aging in Reverse' (Exclusive)

Dr. Jennifer Ashton turned to her friend Dr. Oren Tepper for an upper blepharoplasty and fat transfer. Here, they both detail the procedure to PEOPLE.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • people.com
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'The ambition around the club feels different now'

Ethan Ampadu was immense, setting the tempo from the back and leading like a proper captain, calm in possession but aggressive when it mattered. The atmosphere lifted every time he stepped in to break up play. The free transfer signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin already looks inspired.

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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
Modernize permitting to meet our energy needs

By Gabe Evans and Heather Reams Energy needs across the country are growing, particularly as domestic AI and advanced manufacturing increase. To meet this demand, we need every electron possible, but our current permitting system disincentivizes innovation and new project development. As two leaders in the energy space, we know the United States is more […]

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:04 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Science history: Anthropologist sees the face of the 'Taung Child' — and proves that Africa was the cradle of humanity

Over a century ago, anthropologist Raymond Dart chipped an ancient skull out of some rock from an ancient quarry — and revealed the face of an ancient human relative.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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Report: DK Metcalf loses millions in guarantees following suspension

Metcalf’s two-game suspension is a bigger deal than we thought.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:18 AM EST • Sports • behindthesteelcurtain.com
Surviving the family dinner: Why you should never discuss politics or holes in jeans

Writer Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the beauty of "last" holidays, passing down family recipes, and the simple rules for a joyful, drama-free Christmas.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:36 AM EST • Politics • farmanddairy.com
The Most-Read Vogue Business Stories of 2025

Labubus, AI slop, exciting M&A deals and more designer debuts than ever before. Here’s what Vogue Business readers clicked on this year.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:30 AM EST • Business • vogue.com
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Revisited: why do we age in dramatic bursts, and what can we do about it?

In this episode from July, Prof Michael Snyder tells Ian Sample what the drivers of these bursts of ageing could be, and how they might be counteracted

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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2025 NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Does NFC's Road to Super Bowl Run Through The West?

Ralph Vacchiano sorts out the NFL's hierarchy after every week of the 2025 season.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:28 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for Dec. 22-28

Monday, Dec. 22

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:00 PM EST • Sports • santamariatimes.com
Miami-Dade Tax Collector cracks down on businesses with suspected ties to Cuba

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced Monday that he revoked the licenses of 20 businesses suspected of engaging in trade with the Cuban regime.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:29 PM EST • Business • nbcmiami.com
Villa Rica family loses home, business to fire days before Christmas: 'I’m devastated'

"We’re going to have a Christmas with our family." A Villa Rica family lost their home and in-home bakery to a weekend fire just days before Christmas.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:28 PM EST • Business • fox5atlanta.com
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Full-length Replay: Siena at Indiana

Darian DeVries' Indiana Hoosiers (8-3) host Gerry McNamara's Siena Saints (9-3).

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:46 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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The future of worldbuilding in entertainment

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – New innovations in entertainment and content creation have changed the way users consume and interface with media. From games and film to music and interactive media, platforms have been leveraged to coincide with one another to paint a broader picture. Creators have said the days of standalone titles are giving way […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:08 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Scientists Extract Metabolic Molecules From Million-Year-Old Fossils for the First Time

Fossils can reveal far more than the shapes of ancient creatures. Molecules preserved inside old animal bones provide clues about past diseases, what those animals ate, and the climates they lived in. For the first time, researchers have examined metabolism-related molecules preserved in fossiliz

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:24 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway

Vince Zampella, the video game developer who launched the 'Call of Duty' franchise and 'Apex Legends' outlet Respawn Entertainment with Jason West, has died.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Technology • latimes.com
A Year of Health Science Under Siege

When leaders mirror Stalin by promoting false dogma, we must defend evidence-based reason. Lives depend on it.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:10 PM EST • Science • thetyee.ca
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup

DraftKings’ prediction markets went live on Friday, bringing sports event contracts to 17 states that haven’t legalized sports betting, including California, Texas, and Florida.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • jdsupra.com
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
Business Owners: 6 Smart Moves to Start the New Year Strong

Strengthen your business for the year ahead by updating your online presence, reviewing vendors, evaluating equipment, and more.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • investopedia.com
Physicists made atoms behave like a quantum circuit

Using ultracold atoms and laser light, researchers recreated the behavior of a Josephson junction—an essential component of quantum computers and voltage standards. The appearance of Shapiro steps in this atomic system reveals a deep universality in quantum physics and makes elusive microscopic effects visible for the first time.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar

Dec. 26 – Mattea Joy performs at Sawmill Brewing Company at 5 p.m. Dec. 27 - Phyl Wickham performs at Sawmill Brewing Company at 5 p.m. Dec. 28 - Dig Deep Duo (bluegrass) performs at Sawmill …

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • merrillfotonews.com
A navigator for better science reporting

Science touches nearly every beat in local journalism, yet many reporters lack the training or time to confidently navigate complex scientific topics. In this piece, Bob Sillick explains how The Open Notebook, in partnership with the Reynolds Journalism Institute, has launched the Science Reporting Navigator to close that gap. The new tool aims to help local journalists spot misinformation, understand research and bring scientific clarity to their daily reporting.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • editorandpublisher.com
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge calendar of events for the week. TODAY * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park * Christine Rhodes multi-medium artwork display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Here the Pioneers Landed, exhibit, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum, Marietta * Storytime, newborn-preschool, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library WEDNESDAY, […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • newsandsentinel.com
Amarillo small businesses rely on holiday sales for 75% of annual revenue, owners say

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

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:42 PM EST • Business • abc7amarillo.com
John Harbaugh addresses job security as Ravens' playoff hopes dwindle

Questions about Harbaugh's future in Baltimore are as loud as ever

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:33 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Trump administration to scrap federal rule requiring transparency into health AI tools

The Trump administration wants to scrap rules that require developers to disclose how AI tools used to treat patients were developed and tested.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:30 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
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'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella dies at 55 — 'his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment'

One of Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 6:22 PM EST • Entertainment • fortune.com
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