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In No Other Choice, the real job killer is this guy

An interview with director Park Chan-wook.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Fearing ICE, California’s Immigrant Seniors Retreat From Social and Health Services

Experts in the Bay Area and Los Angeles report that older patients and social service clients are staying home to avoid rampant immigration enforcement.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • kqed.org
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Opinion | How to Reduce Surging Health Care Costs

Readers suggest ways to bring medical costs under control for average Americans. Also: Australia sets an example for the U.S. on gun laws.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Ben Shapiro: In all of politics, this is the dumbest assumption

The motive matters. The ideology matters.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • grandforksherald.com
Natrona County health and food inspections (12/12/25–12/18/25)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and

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Dec 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • oilcity.news
How AIM taught the internet to chat

On Version History: LOLing, BRBing, and JKing through the early internet.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:58 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Strengthening U.S.-Nigerian Health Cooperation under the America First Global Health Strategy - U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria

Strengthening U.S.-Nigerian Health Cooperation under the America First Global Health Strategy The United States signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Republic of Nigeria December 19 to advance the America First Global Health Strategy, supporting resilient, self-reliant, and durable health systems while promoting accountability and shared responsibility. Under the five-year MOU, the United States intends to commit nearly $2.1 billion in health assistance, with nearly $3.0 billion in new domestic health expenditures by the Government of Nigeria over the same five-year period. This represents the largest co-investment any country has made to date under the America First Global Health Strategy and underscore Nigeria’s commitment to greater national ownership of its health system. Under the MOU, the United States will continue to support surveillance and outbreak response, laboratory systems, health commodities; frontline healthcare workers, and data systems. Nigeria faces significant health challenges, including one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates globally and approximately30 percent of the global malaria burden. U.S. assistance under the MOU will expand access to affordable, preventive and curative services for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, polio, and maternal and child health, strengthening health outcomes across Nigeria. The MOU places a strong emphasis on Christian faith-based healthcare providers, recognizing their indispensable role in delivering care to communities in need. Nigeria’s more than 900 faith-based clinics and hospitals serve more than 30 percent of the country’s 230 million people, often in areas where healthcare facilities are limited or absent. The MOU provides approximately $200 million in dedicated support to strengthen and support these Christian facilities, enhance workforce capacity, and expand access to integrated HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal child health services. Investments in Christian faith-based health institutions are uniquely positioned to complement public-sector facilities and reinforce Nigeria’s overall health infrastructure. The MOU was negotiated in connection with reforms undertaken by the Government of Nigeria to prioritize the protection of Christian populations from extremist violence. As with all U.S. foreign assistance, the President and Secretary of State retain the right to pause or terminate programs that do not align with U.S. national interests, and the United States expects Nigeria to continue making measurable progress in combating religiously motivated violence against Christian communities. This five-year MOU is the latest of several health cooperation MOUs signed in Africa this month. The United States will continue to sign multi-year Bilateral Agreements on Global Health Cooperation with countries receiving U.S. health assistance to advance the America First Global Health Strategy.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:49 AM EST • Health • ng.usembassy.gov
Christmas tree farming is a growing business in Alabama

Local farms like Neely Farms focus on creating an experience with tree-cutting, hot cocoa, and rides for families seeking alternatives to store-bought trees.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:30 AM EST • Business • al.com
A tape measure, a metal detector and a spirit level: 25 surprisingly useful things you can do with your phone

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

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • theguardian.com
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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
Commentary: Shea Serrano's 'Expensive Basketball' headlines remarkable year for Latino sports books

Gustavo Arellano highlights a special year for Latinos in sports, with Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman and four strong sports books released.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Business datebook for the week of Dec. 21

Economic indicators, tubas and college football bowl games are among the key business events in Dallas-Fort Worth the week of Dec. 21-28.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • dallasnews.com
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The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos

Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
The Times' 2025 All-Star high school football team

A look at the Los Angeles Times' 24-player All-Star high school football team for the 2025 season.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Tesla has registered more than 1,000 new vehicles for its 'Robotaxi' fleet in California in just a few months

The automaker has registered 1,655 vehicles and 798 drivers to date, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Tesla is recruiting factory workers and sales staff to operate its 'Robotaxi' service

Posters that appeared at Tesla's California factories and a review of LinkedIn profiles show how the automaker is scaling its ride-hailing service.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
The US healthcare system hurts poor Americans. It’s about to get worse

As Congress cuts healthcare access to pay for tax cuts and poor Americans die earlier, billionaires invest in anti-ageing

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Review: ‘Wizard of Oz’ sprinkles new magic on the classic story

City Springs Theatre’s “The Wizard of Oz” re-creates the 1939 classic film as faithfully as possible with fun performances, great music and Broadway-quality design.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ajc.com
Science & Medicine: Can acupressure provide a safer pain relief alternative for people with dementia?

Many people dismiss alternative therapies like auricular — which means ear — acupressure as unscientific, but a UT Health San Antonio researcher thinks it may be an effective way to reduce chronic pain for people with dementia that doesn't carry the risks associated with opioid medication.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
A Lifestyle Rx For Keeping Your Brain Young

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Dec. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Think the good thoughts. Manage stress. Get your Zzzzzs. And build a strong social support system. New research shows that these factors — all of which are within your control — are powerful anti-aging tools. "You can ...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Commentary: She went to jail for Trump's Big Lie. He's trying to get her sprung

The president issued a symbolic and meaningless 'pardon' for Tina Peters, who was convicted on seven criminal counts tied to Trump's Big Lie about a stolen 2020 election. She remains unrepentant.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Algeria bill seeks to criminalise French colonial rule: What to know

Algerian parliament is set to vote on Wednesday on the draft law, which speaker calls a 'defining milestone'.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:58 AM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
GOTY Winner Clair Obscur Disqualified From Awards Show

One of the most critically adored games of 2025 has just been disqualified from an awards show due to its use of generative AI.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:52 AM EST • Technology • gamingbible.com
As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze

With covid-era subsidies set to end, insurers that offer Obamacare have retreated from some regions, leaving consumers with higher prices and few options.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
English voters scatter from the center, strengthening extremes

England appears to be on the edge of a shift away from its traditional Labour-Conservative axis, to more radical parties such as Reform UK and the Greens.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • csmonitor.com
'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Streeting says NHS ‘coping’ during resident doctors’ strike but faces difficult recovery over Christmas

Five-day industrial action is due to end tomorrow, and health secretary says talks will resume in new year

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:15 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Pennsylvania's role in ACA subsidies debate crystalized health care as a dominating political force in 2026 midterms

WASHINGTON — Lynn Weidner, a 42-year-old home care worker from Allentown, had already spent much of this year frustrated with her congressman...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • post-gazette.com
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Pennsylvania's role in ACA subsidies debate crystalized health care as a dominating political force in 2026 midterms

WASHINGTON — Lynn Weidner, a 42-year-old home care worker from Allentown, had already spent much of this year frustrated with her congressman...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • post-gazette.com
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We share some of the 'most' challenging stories we've worked on (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast

It's another installment of our series, "Political Mosts," where we answer a superlative-type question about covering politics and our careers in journalism. Today, Sarah McCammon (national political correspondent) and Sam Gringlas (Congress reporter) each take a turn answering this question: "What's been the 'most' challenging political story you’ve worked on?" They also answer this question from a listener: “Who is the politician, living or dead, you’d 'most' like to interview?” Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode!

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Dec 21, 2025 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Taiwan political clash puts global support at risk, foreign officials warn

Opposition resistance to Lai's defense buildup, impeachment threats raise eyebrows

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:54 AM EST • Politics • asia.nikkei.com
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'SNL' reveals first host and musical guest of 2026, including 'Stranger Things' star

'Saturday Night Live' season 51 resumes on Jan. 17 with a 'Stranger Things' star as the year's first host.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:37 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Coupang faces possible business suspension after massive data breach

The government is signaling that it may suspend Coupang’s operations following a massive customer data breach affecting 33.7 million users of the U...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:20 AM EST • Business • koreatimes.co.kr
‘The anxiety never disappears’: Monmouth businesses recover from severe flooding

Restaurants, bars and shops are happy to be back after Storm Claudia – but there are fears for the future

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Dec 21, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Eagles grades by position after division-clinching win over Commanders

Here are the Eagles grades by position after a win to clinch the NFC East for the second straight season.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:53 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
3 markers of health could help with weight-loss strategies, obesity expert reveals

Obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, M.D., author of the new book "Weightless," shared that the best way to determine the suitability of a GLP-1 is through body composition testing.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:02 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Roob's Observations as Eagles head to playoffs for fifth straight year

The Eagles had plenty of ups and downs this year, but thanks to a 29-18 win over the Commanders, they’re in the playoffs for a fifth straight year.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:27 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
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Indie Game Awards disqualify Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after generative AI controversy

According to a statement issued by the Indie Game Awards, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been stripped of both awards it won. This decision came after producer François Meurisse confirmed the use of generative AI in the game’s development.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:45 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
High school sports roundup for Dec. 19, 2025

Boys Basketball Meadowdale defeated Mountlake Terrace 57-55 The Meadowdale Mavericks overcame a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Mountlake Terrace Hawks, 57-55. Khalil Botley shot 5 for 6 from the […]

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:38 PM EST • Sports • myedmondsnews.com
Inside RFK Jr.’s scrapped plan to adopt the Danish vaccine schedule in America

Legal and political concerns prompted the health department to cancel a planned announcement on Friday, officials said.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:12 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Prison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?

Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fill vacant medical and mental health positions at prisons and state hospitals, California has little to show for it, according to a new report from the state auditor.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:52 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
Lawmakers weigh impeachment articles for Bondi over Epstein file omissions

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna said he and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie were “exploring all options” for forcing more disclosures, including by pursuing “the impeachment of people at Justice.”

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:36 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
10 greats set for enshrinement to Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith, an Aliquippa native, and professional wrestling champion and New Brighton native “The Franchise” Shane Douglas are two of a group of 10 athletic greats who will be celebrated with enshrinement into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame on June 13 at The Club at Shadow Lakes in Aliquippa.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:53 PM EST • Sports • tribhssn.triblive.com
RAM is so expensive they’re selling “prebuilt” PCs without it.

It’s no secret that RAM prices are absolutely Out. Of. Control. Paradox Customs is taking an interesting approach, selling “prebuilt” PCs that skip memory entirely. The idea being, if you happen to have spare sticks lying around, you can save some money. Of course, it’s also an alarming sign of what the PC market has come to. [Link: System integrator starts offering prebuilt PCs without RAM | https://videocardz.com/newz/system-integrator-starts-offering-prebuilt-pcs-without-ram | VideoCardz]

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:47 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
This trendy drink may help prevent or reverse aging: study
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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
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YouTube Music might be settling on this Now Playing redesign

For over a year now, YouTube Music has been testing various Now Playing screen redesigns on Android and iOS.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:15 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
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Track the moon and the weather with Science 4 Everyone!

Want to track the phases of the moon and the weather for the next two weeks with News4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller for Science 4 Everyone? Here’s everything you’ll need.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:14 PM EST • Science • nbcwashington.com
Vail Health recognized for commitment to safeguarding the well-being of its nurses

Four years after receiving its initial American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)’s Pathway to Excellence designation, Vail Health Hospital has earned a redesignation for creating a healthy work environment that empowers and values its more than...

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Dec 20, 2025 • 3:05 PM EST • Health • vaildaily.com
Column | Republican women shrinking their ranks in Congress

Retirements, resignations and tough elections could cut into their growing numbers from recent elections.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:52 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Dave Chappelle reacts to white Charlie Kirk fans calling him 'this generation's Martin Luther King' in new special

Dave Chappelle reacts to white Charlie Kirk fans calling the assassinated conservative media personality 'this generation's Martin Luther King' in his new Netflix special, 'The Unstoppable.'

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:05 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Top US health diplomat

New leader has strong gender, abortion opinions

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:04 PM EST • Health • laist.com
Porsche Restored This 20-Year-Old Carrera GT to 'Zero-Kilometer Condition'

The Carrera GT's engine was destined for a Le Mans racer, so it's fitting that this 2005 model now wears the classic "Salzburg" livery of the 1970 winner.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • thedrive.com
Kildunne scores superb solo try as Quins beat Bristol

England star - and BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 runner-up - Ellie Kildunne scores a sensational solo try as Harlequins beat Bristol Bears at Allianz Stadium.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:27 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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WCNY's David Lombardo recaps 2025 New York politics

With the calendar year wrapping up and Governor Kathy Hochul filtering through hundreds of bills, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest issues that New York State politics faced this year.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:12 PM EST • Politics • wamc.org
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
The LCD Steam Deck is done

The Steam Deck LCD is out of stock on the US store and is no longer being produced.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:09 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year

California could soon be running short of gasoline, potentially hiking some of the highest gas prices in the country.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
ChatGPT gets new personality settings, including warmth and emoji usage

You can ask the bot to use fewer emojis, too.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:57 AM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Kentucky vs. St. John’s game thread and pregame reading

The Cats need a quality win.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Sports • aseaofblue.com
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to another devastating, lifelong...

There is currently no cure for the chronic autoimmune disease.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:05 AM EST • Health • nypost.com
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Merry boycotting: US shoppers avoid Trump-aligned businesses amid holiday season

People are supporting economic boycotts to show discontent with businesses capitulating to Trump’s agenda

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Trump Now Shares One More Thing in Common With History’s Worst Dictators

This sort of behavior is alien to a republic and a democracy. It is common, however, in dictatorships.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
Health issues delay investigation into Portland-area lawmaker’s conduct

Top lawmakers have not publicly addressed the lawmaker's condition or its impact on his legislative work.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
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You can buy your Xbox Ally an official pair of anti-drift joysticks

Gulikit-manufactured, Asus-approved.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
‘Better than the hallway.’ Science students thrive in new, expansive Saline STEAM center

The center has a large, flexible space, an open classroom outfitted with small group meetings rooms and a robotics workshop and practice field.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Science • mlive.com
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The Epstein files release did nothing to clear up the scandal’s biggest question

Some questions will never be answered. But there’s one that DOJ officials really can clear up — if they want to.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:44 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

It's not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor's office for help answering a health question.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:05 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

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

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

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

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:03 AM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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DEP funds water quality improvements in Indian River Lagoon

The DeSantis administration continues to work on water quality.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines

UN body to study possibility of integrating centuries-old practices into mainstream healthcare

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
8 Google Docs add-ons you didn't know existed but will change how you work

Google Docs is way more powerful than you think

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • androidpolice.com
Congress didn’t throw a lifeline on health care. Why you should act now

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

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • sacbee.com
Fires and mental health

Non-profit offers free therapy

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:54 AM EST • Health • laist.com
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant that breaks all the rules

Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest undergrowth. Scientists surveying rare populations across East Asian islands uncovered how its cellular machinery shrank but didn’t disappear, revealing unexpected similarities to parasites like malaria. Some island species even reproduce without sex, cloning themselves to colonize new habitats. This strange survival strategy comes with risks, leaving the plant highly vulnerable to habitat loss.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver

Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy” sweetener that may stress the liver.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Port: On politics, both good and bad

As this year ends, and a new election year is set to begin, some thoughts on what good politics look like.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • inforum.com
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Letters to Sports: No defense for the Rams, or Bill Plaschke's prediction

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Rams, Dodgers, UCLA and Mick Cronin, as well as the NBA Cup.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Kate Stenson uses talents as violinist, vocalist to create a business

Kate Stenson is utilizing her musical talents to create a performance business.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Business • greenbaypressgazette.com
Trump enters election year with big wins - and bigger political headwinds

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

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Politics • reuters.com
At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

The mood at AmericaFest is unsettled as many of the promises Trump made to the group last year — including “lower prices,” an end to foreign wars and “generational change” — have yet to materialize.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Rodent droppings found on doughnut rolling rack at Dunkin’ during health inspection

Health officials discovered the contamination on a rolling rack in the prep kitchen, the first rodent-related violation at the location since 2022.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 5:20 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
Science with Stevie: Winter Solstice

Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains what the winter solstice is and how it impacts various areas on planet earth in this Science with Stevie segment!

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • wmar2news.com
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Dan Gilman prepares to re-enter Pittsburgh politics as Corey O'Connor's chief of staff

There are two main qualities that stand out to most people about Dan Gilman: his deep, unending love for Pittsburgh and his unyielding commitment to public...

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Dec 20, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • post-gazette.com
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High school basketball: Friday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Friday's games.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 2:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Sports writer Art Spander reflects on his hall of fame career

Art Spander, 87, has lost nearly all his vision and struggles to walk. But he keeps writing with a big assist from his wife.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:12 AM EST • Sports • nbcbayarea.com
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From Avatar to Amadeus: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

James Cameron’s Smurftacular franchise is back for an action-packed third outing, and musical geniuses butt heads in the new TV adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s play

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theguardian.com
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Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero?

From retailers to banks, carmakers to councils, the bold pledges for carbon-neutral economies are being watered down or scrapped

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays, Business Insider says

Alphabet's Google has advised some employees on U.S. visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:26 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Why was Alabama penalized on sideline vs Oklahoma?
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Dec 19, 2025 • 10:11 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York  governor bid and will leave politics

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:55 PM EST • Politics • reuters.com
Padres pitcher Michael King: "unfinished business" in San Diego

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King says he has "unfinished business,", a big reason he signed a 3-year contract to return to Petco Park.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:37 PM EST • Business • nbcsandiego.com
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Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Epic claims it’ll fight the fees.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:17 PM EST • Technology • theverge.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
Fresno City Council selects business park alternative for SEDA, directs further analysis

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:48 PM EST • Business • kmph.com
The field for New Orleans legislative races has been set. See candidates

The three-day qualifying period to fill a handful of New Orleans’ legislative seats on Friday has ended, setting the stage for new representation within the city's delegation.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:45 PM EST • Politics • nola.com
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Elise Stefanik, Loyal Trump Ally, Ends New York Governor Bid and Will Leave Politics

By Steve Gorman Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and ‌loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on ‌Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family. Stefanik, 41,

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:28 PM EST • Politics • usnews.com
Bill to improve rural veteran health care sees support from North Dakota providers

The bill from Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) seeks to make health care more accessible to veterans living in rural areas.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:05 PM EST • Health • grandforksherald.com
This Tool Can Tell You If Your Home Network Has Been Compromised

If you think your router is being used to conduct malicious activity, try using IP Check, which alerts you if your IP address has been observed scanning the internet as part of a botnet or residential proxy network.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • lifehacker.com