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Instant Observations: A vintage Joel Embiid performance leads Sixers over Pacers despite Tyrese Maxey’s absence
2025-12-13

Instant Observations: A vintage Joel Embiid performance leads Sixers over Pacers despite Tyrese Maxey’s absence

Playing their first game of the season without superstar guard Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled away from the visiting Indiana Pacers down the stretch for a 115-105 win behind...

Lorain vs. Brunswick boys basketball: Blue Devils pull away in fourth quarter, defeat Titans, 69-53
2025-12-13

Lorain vs. Brunswick boys basketball: Blue Devils pull away in fourth quarter, defeat Titans, 69-53

Lorain won its first game of the season against John Marshall, but the Titans were unable to follow up from its success Dec. 12. In the Titans’ second Greater Cleveland Conference matchup of the year, they were unable to string wins together in a 69-53 loss to Brunswick. “We are just trying to do some [...]

Phillies a Good Trade Fit for Astros Infielder
2025-12-13

Phillies a Good Trade Fit for Astros Infielder

The Philadelphia Phillies would be a good trade fit for Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes. According to a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros could deal Paredes to clear an infield logjam.

State champs! O’Dowd wins 5-AA title in dominant style
2025-12-13

State champs! O’Dowd wins 5-AA title in dominant style

QB Christian Cermenelli-Johnson and Co. lead Oakland school to a rout of Christian-El Cajon, completing turnaround from 1-3 start.

12/12: CBS Evening News
2025-12-13

12/12: CBS Evening News

Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by House Democrats; Chef saves elderly man after he didn't show up at restaurant he eats at every day

Unreleased Epstein images 'horrific in nature,’ says Dem rep
2025-12-13

Unreleased Epstein images 'horrific in nature,’ says Dem rep

Rep. Robert Garcia, ranking member of the Oversight Committee, lays out what's in the full trove of the 95000 photos handed over ...

Aging changed Larry Bird's mindset when going against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen: "Maybe I can't jump as high"
2025-12-13

Aging changed Larry Bird's mindset when going against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen: "Maybe I can't jump as high"

Bird didn't want to spend his final years in the NBA on the bench.

Pistons showcase advantages of five-day break in blowout win vs. Hawks
2025-12-13

Pistons showcase advantages of five-day break in blowout win vs. Hawks

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons played their first game in five days and proved that the mini-break was much needed. On Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons won their third consecutive game in a 142-115 victory over the...

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
2025-12-13

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE – Amendments to Alberta’s legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund’s recently approved application for a petition drive to stop new coal mining on the e...

B.C. to provide financial support for landowners affected by Cowichan decision
2025-12-13

B.C. to provide financial support for landowners affected by Cowichan decision

B.C. Premier David Eby says his government is working on a plan to underwrite mortgages and loans for property owners and businesses in Richmond impacted by ...

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Grace Novosad and Carnelian start off the evening during downtown LafayetteÕs Merry & Bright at Parc Sans Souci on Friday, December 12, 2025 in Lafayette, La.. The event is a free holiday concert and the lighting of the cityÕs 25-foot...

Trump touts economy but polls show affordability struggles
2025-12-13

Trump touts economy but polls show affordability struggles

Just 31% of voters approve Trump's handling of the economy.

Biotricity (OTCMKTS:BTCY) and EUDA Health (NASDAQ:EUDA) Head to Head Review
2025-12-13

Biotricity (OTCMKTS:BTCY) and EUDA Health (NASDAQ:EUDA) Head to Head Review

EUDA Health (NASDAQ:EUDA – Get Free Report) and Biotricity (OTCMKTS:BTCY – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends. Risk and Volatility EUDA Health has a beta [...]

Petco Health and Wellness (NASDAQ:WOOF) and Arhaus (NASDAQ:ARHS) Head-To-Head Review
2025-12-13

Petco Health and Wellness (NASDAQ:WOOF) and Arhaus (NASDAQ:ARHS) Head-To-Head Review

Arhaus (NASDAQ:ARHS – Get Free Report) and Petco Health and Wellness (NASDAQ:WOOF – Get Free Report) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation. Risk and Volatility Arhaus has a [...]

Astronics (OTCMKTS:ATROB) vs. Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Critical Comparison
2025-12-13

Astronics (OTCMKTS:ATROB) vs. Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Critical Comparison

Astronics (OTCMKTS:ATROB – Get Free Report) and Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE – Get Free Report) are both small-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation. Profitability This table compares Astronics and Park Aerospace’s [...]

Financial Comparison: GBS (NYSE:GBS) versus InfuSystem (NYSE:INFU)
2025-12-13

Financial Comparison: GBS (NYSE:GBS) versus InfuSystem (NYSE:INFU)

GBS (NYSE:GBS – Get Free Report) and InfuSystem (NYSE:INFU – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current ratings [...]

Hyperfine (NASDAQ:HYPR) versus Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (NYSE:FMS) Financial Survey
2025-12-13

Hyperfine (NASDAQ:HYPR) versus Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (NYSE:FMS) Financial Survey

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (NYSE:FMS – Get Free Report) and Hyperfine (NASDAQ:HYPR – Get Free Report) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings. Risk and Volatility Fresenius [...]

Analyzing Mativ (NYSE:MATV) & Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW)
2025-12-13

Analyzing Mativ (NYSE:MATV) & Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW)

Mativ (NYSE:MATV – Get Free Report) and Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW – Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation. Dividends Mativ pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per [...]

Analyzing Central Plains Bancshares (NASDAQ:CPBI) & Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP)
2025-12-13

Analyzing Central Plains Bancshares (NASDAQ:CPBI) & Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP)

Central Plains Bancshares (NASDAQ:CPBI – Get Free Report) and Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation. Volatility and Risk Central Plains Bancshares [...]

Financial Contrast: Rekor Systems (NASDAQ:REKR) versus BOX (NYSE:BOX)
2025-12-13

Financial Contrast: Rekor Systems (NASDAQ:REKR) versus BOX (NYSE:BOX)

BOX (NYSE:BOX – Get Free Report) and Rekor Systems (NASDAQ:REKR – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of [...]

Financial Comparison: Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB) & Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR)
2025-12-13

Financial Comparison: Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB) & Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR)

Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR – Get Free Report) and Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and risk. Profitability This table compares Acadia Realty [...]

Financial Comparison: Minim (NASDAQ:FIEE) versus Xtera Communications (OTCMKTS:XCOMQ)
2025-12-13

Financial Comparison: Minim (NASDAQ:FIEE) versus Xtera Communications (OTCMKTS:XCOMQ)

Xtera Communications (OTCMKTS:XCOMQ – Get Free Report) and Minim (NASDAQ:FIEE – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of [...]

Avalon Oil & Gas (OTCMKTS:GRVE) and W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) Critical Analysis
2025-12-13

Avalon Oil & Gas (OTCMKTS:GRVE) and W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) Critical Analysis

Avalon Oil & Gas (OTCMKTS:GRVE – Get Free Report) and W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends. Profitability This table compares Avalon [...]

The 1 Habit Successful Traders Never Waste Energy On
2025-12-13

The 1 Habit Successful Traders Never Waste Energy On

Market Analysis by covering: . Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com CA.

Rock star’s online auction to benefit Novato nonprofit
2025-12-13

Rock star’s online auction to benefit Novato nonprofit

Steve Perry, former frontman of rock band Journey and one-time Larkspur resident, is auctioning off a rare collection of personal memorabilia to support Novato’s Gilead House, a nonprofit that supports homeless single mothers and their children. Items in the auction include Perry’s diamond-certified records, handwritten lyrics, vintage tour merchandise and items personally signed by Perry, [...]

Equitable Holdings: Business Transformation Is Underappreciated
2025-12-13

Equitable Holdings: Business Transformation Is Underappreciated

Equitable Holdings' capital returns remain elevated, with $676 million in buybacks. See why EQH stock is rated a strong buy with 30% upside.

Average long-term mortgage rate edges higher
2025-12-13

Average long-term mortgage rate edges higher

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year. The uptick brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.22% from 6.19% last week, mortgage buyer...

Bolivian court orders ex-president jailed for 5 months on corruption charges
2025-12-13

Bolivian court orders ex-president jailed for 5 months on corruption charges

A Bolivian court has ordered the country’s former President Luis Arce to remain detained for five months while he awaits trial on corruption charges

Kanye West and Wife Bianca Censori Pose for Rare Photo Together
2025-12-13

Kanye West and Wife Bianca Censori Pose for Rare Photo Together

Kanye “Ye” West and Bianca Censori haven't run away. The pair has simply set off to South Korea for her latest project.In a rare photo of the couple posted to Bianca's Instagram Story Dec. 12,...

Hamas official told Eitan Mor he would be released two weeks after abduction, ex-hostage recounts
2025-12-13

Hamas official told Eitan Mor he would be released two weeks after abduction, ex-hostage recounts

Eitan Mor described how he was starved, beaten, and electrocuted during his captivity. Former hostage Eitan Mor said that he encountered Izz al-Din al-Haddad...

US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again
2025-12-13

US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again

US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed againA billionaire investor keen on buying TikTok's US operations has told the BBC he has been left in limbo as the latest deadline for the app's sale looms.The US has repeatedly delayed the date by which the platform's Chinese owner,...

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Breaks Down Why A 100-Gigawatt AGI Push Could Cost $8T, Says That's 'Today's Number'
2025-12-13

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Breaks Down Why A 100-Gigawatt AGI Push Could Cost $8T, Says That's 'Today's Number'

Artificial intelligence companies are pouring extraordinary sums into massive data centers. One estimate now puts a 100-gigawatt artificial general intelligence effort at about $8 trillion.International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) CEO Arvind Krishna recently told the "Decoder" podcast. He...

Sunscreen: US proposes use of new ingredient Bemotrizinol already used in Europe and Asia
2025-12-13

Sunscreen: US proposes use of new ingredient Bemotrizinol already used in Europe and Asia

US plans to add new sunscreen ingredient already used in Europe and AsiaSunscreens in the US could be allowed to contain an ingredient already widely used in Europe, Australia and Asia, under a proposal from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Experts say the chemical, Bemotrizinol, which...

What's In Your Coffee? Unexpected Facts Behind Your Morning Cup
2025-12-13

What's In Your Coffee? Unexpected Facts Behind Your Morning Cup

What's In Your Coffee? Unexpected Facts Behind Your Morning Cup Authored by Kimberly Drake via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),Coffee is beloved for its caffeine kick and flavor, but it also helps reduce risks from chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease thanks to high...

Generating laughs
2025-12-13

Generating laughs

A baby and his family dog sit across from each other in a podcast studio.

SPCO shines with its seasonal presentation of ‘Brandenburg’ Concertos
2025-12-13

SPCO shines with its seasonal presentation of ‘Brandenburg’ Concertos

A secular holiday tradition relishing in the chamber form.

Sheriff employee stabbed while changing her baby in Macy's bathroom
2025-12-13

Sheriff employee stabbed while changing her baby in Macy's bathroom

The woman and her husband were shopping with their baby in Herald Square before stopping in the West 34th Street Macy's restroom.

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
2025-12-13

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, according to her supporters. A foundation in her name said she was detained at a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances. Her supporters on Friday...

Jeopardy! fans question host Ken Jennings accepting 'wrongly-phrased' answer
2025-12-13

Jeopardy! fans question host Ken Jennings accepting 'wrongly-phrased' answer

Jeopardy! fans have always known one rule to be the most important one when competing on the long-running game show, but that may not be the case any longer, confusing some fans

‘Friends’ cast teams up for special tribute to co-star Matthew Perry two years after his death
2025-12-13

‘Friends’ cast teams up for special tribute to co-star Matthew Perry two years after his death

Perry died in October 2023 at age 54. His death was ruled an accident from acute effects of ketamine.

Jessica Simpson's dad shares update on her relationship with Eric Johnson
2025-12-13

Jessica Simpson's dad shares update on her relationship with Eric Johnson

Joe Simpson opens up on Jessica and Eric Simpson’s post-divorce life, co-parenting, and it they'll get back together.

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas
2025-12-13

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

Researchers have dated vertebrae from a massive prehistoric shark thought to have ruled the waves off northern Australia back to further in the Cretaceous period than was previously known. This shark is now the earliest known mega-predator of the modern...

LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie
2025-12-13

LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie

LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the film following his 2023 assault conviction. The upcoming comedy is “inspired by the untold story of Dennis Rodman’s legendary trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals—just [...]

2025-12-13

LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie - Variety

LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie VarietyLaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors as Dennis Rodman in ’48 Hours in Vegas’ The Hollywood ReporterLaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors in Dennis Rodman Biopic ‘48 Hours in Vegas World of ReelLaKeith Stanfield Cast As Dennis Rodman In Lionsgate’s Revived ’48 Hours in Vegas’ After Jonathan Majors Exit Deadline48 Hours in Vegas | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos Just Jared

2025-12-13

Orbital traffic: the explosion of satellites puts space telescopes in crisis - Evidence Network

Orbital traffic: the explosion of satellites puts space telescopes in crisis Evidence NetworkSatellite constellations could obscure most space telescope observations by late 2030s: 'That part of the image will be forever lost' SpaceSatellite Constellations May Ruin Up To 96% Of Astronomy Pictures Even From Telescopes In Space JalopnikLight from satellites will ruin majority of some space telescope images, study says NPR

L.A. County court system launches mobile effort to expunge records, educate public
2025-12-13

L.A. County court system launches mobile effort to expunge records, educate public

Leaders of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County on Friday rolled out a trailer that will be deployed to recruit new employees and offer self help resources and civics lessons.

The Voice's Claire DeJean Talks First Broadway Tour Role While Leading 'Stereophonic' at LA's Pantages Theatre
2025-12-13

The Voice's Claire DeJean Talks First Broadway Tour Role While Leading 'Stereophonic' at LA's Pantages Theatre

Claire DeJean appeared as a contestant on the 15th season of The Voice and now she’s touring the U.S. with the Broadway play Stereophonic! The singer-actress, who previously appeared in the movie A Complete Unknown opposite Timothee Chalamet, is opening up about her initial dreams of a music career, which led to a musical theatre [...]

Brad Luff Dies: Film Executive & Producer Of ‘Saving Silverman’ & ‘Parker’ Was 60
2025-12-13

Brad Luff Dies: Film Executive & Producer Of ‘Saving Silverman’ & ‘Parker’ Was 60

Brad Luff, former executive at Original Film, Morgan Creek, Sony, Dimension Films, Universal and Warner Bros., passed away this afternoon, Friday, Dec. 12, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center due to complications from cancer and a stroke he had suffered this summer. He was 60. After graduating from UCLA in 1985, Luff began his career as a [...]

Briggs: For Maumee's Mike Jacobs, a 'surreal' homecoming scripted in football heaven
2025-12-13

Briggs: For Maumee's Mike Jacobs, a 'surreal' homecoming scripted in football heaven

Please don’t let my bosses in on the secret, but some columns just write themselves.

Noem said to blame ICE head for low deportations
2025-12-13

Noem said to blame ICE head for low deportations

United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (pictured) and her adviser Corey Lewandowski are blaming acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons and Cu...

Innovation Center a 'calculated risk'
2025-12-13

Innovation Center a 'calculated risk'

Questions and concerns have been raised over the funding for the Great Bend Innovation Center after a pause in construction was announced in November. The Great Bend Tribune met with representatives from Great Bend Economic Development Inc. (GBED) on Monday, Dec 8. Topics discussed were funding for the Innovation Center as well as the structure of GBED and the organizations underneath its direction.

Warning Recent Car Buyers—5.6 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen In Credit Check Company Attack
2025-12-13

Warning Recent Car Buyers—5.6 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen In Credit Check Company Attack

5.6 million Social Security numbers stolen in 700Credit breach. Auto finance data exposed.

Glenn Close Recalls The Time She & Robert Redford Almost Dated
2025-12-13

Glenn Close Recalls The Time She & Robert Redford Almost Dated

Glenn Close is reflecting on her almost-relationship with former co-star Robert Redford. The pair starred in The Natural together and afterward the All’s Fair actress says he invited her to a romantic dinner. Keep reading to find out more... “And I was too clueless and unknowing and unsure to even consider that I might have [...]

Lucy Liu hits a career high as an unraveling mom in 'Rosemead,' based on a true crime
2025-12-13

Lucy Liu hits a career high as an unraveling mom in 'Rosemead,' based on a true crime

Directed by Eric Lin, this downbeat, superbly acted drama presents a family in crisis and a worried mother who contemplates the unthinkable.

Cheap Chromebooks Are Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Different Computer
2025-12-13

Cheap Chromebooks Are Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Different Computer

As a tech enthusiast, Alvin started a personal tech blog in 2018 and began his professional writing career a year later, in 2019, when he worked as a contributor for Kenyan-based TechTrendsKE and Tech Arena, writing news, features, how-to guides, and reviews in the consumer tech space.

AirPods Pro 3 Deal: Get Apple's Premium Earbuds at a Discount
2025-12-13

AirPods Pro 3 Deal: Get Apple's Premium Earbuds at a Discount

Get the AirPods Pro 3 for less than the usual price. This deal offers a significant discount on Apple's premium earbuds, making now the perfect time to upgrade or experience their features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and hearing health capabilities.

Mosquitos use it to suck blood. Researchers used it to 3-D print
2025-12-13

Mosquitos use it to suck blood. Researchers used it to 3-D print

A mosquito proboscis repurposed as a 3-D printing nozzle can print filaments around 20 micrometers wide, half the width of a fine human hair.

Amazon Deal: 8TB Seagate External Hard Drive on Sale for $149
2025-12-13

Amazon Deal: 8TB Seagate External Hard Drive on Sale for $149

Get a massive 8TB Seagate external hard drive for only $149 on Amazon. This deal offers excellent value for storing photos, videos, documents, and more. It's a great compromise between smaller drives and expensive high-capacity options, offering fast transfer speeds and easy setup.

Alabama ‘exactly where Space Command should be,’ Pete Hegseth says during Redstone visit
2025-12-13

Alabama ‘exactly where Space Command should be,’ Pete Hegseth says during Redstone visit

Federal and state leaders unveil new signs on Redstone Arsenal.

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
2025-12-13

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors — too complicated, capital-intensive and “boring, honestly,” says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui. But the commercial boom in artificial...

Google Lens in Chrome Now Works as a Full AI Sidebar Assistant
2025-12-13

Google Lens in Chrome Now Works as a Full AI Sidebar Assistant

Google is testing another part of the AI Mode experience in Chrome Canary. We recently reported that AI Mode is moving into a native interface inside Chrome through the contextual tasks page. The latest update extends that work to the side panel, where Google Lens now routes into the same AI interface instead of a [...]

Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters and police unions
2025-12-13

Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters and police unions

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban passed earlier this year that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiat...

Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $40 Million to Two Women in Latest Talc Trial
2025-12-13

Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $40 Million to Two Women in Latest Talc Trial

By Diana Novak JonesDec 12 (Reuters) - A California jury on Friday awarded $40 million ‌to ​two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder...

2025-12-13

Interpreters Unlimited Helps NORAD Track Santa In More Languages Than Ever Before

(MENAFN - Market Press Release) December 12, 2025 8:18 pm - Interpreters Unlimited expands global access to NORAD Tracks Santa with real time support in 200+ languages, helping children worldwide ...

SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans
2025-12-13

SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans

SpaceX has authorized an insider share sale that values Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about $800 billion, according to a company message seen by Bloomberg on Friday.

Yuletide kissers, smooch without guilt: Research suggests your mistletoe didn’t harm its tree host
2025-12-13

Yuletide kissers, smooch without guilt: Research suggests your mistletoe didn’t harm its tree host

CORVALLIS, Ore. – If mistletoe’s status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon State University scientist may help relight the fire.A survey of urban forests in seven western Oregon cities found no observable connection between mistletoe infestation and negative health outcomes for the trees it was parasitizing.So worry not: Your yuletide kissing tradition probably does not involve a tree killer. And as you’re setting concern aside, you might want to head outside.“This is the best time of year to look for mistletoe because there are no leaves on the trees,” said College of Forestry professor emeritus Dave Shaw, an OSU Extension Service forest health specialist. “Also, chances are it will be found in an oak tree – most other trees don’t get infested. So if you are looking for a kiss, keep an eye out for oaks.”Shaw and collaborators at OSU, the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry examined the occurrence of western oak mistletoe in city forests to learn about mistletoe hosts and gain insight into mistletoe management.Common from Baja California to the northern Willamette Valley, western oak mistletoe is one of more than 1,400 species of mistletoe, a type of flowering plant that attaches to the branches of trees and shrubs around the globe.Western oak mistletoe berries (on the female plants only, and toxic to humans) ripen in late fall or early winter and are eaten by western bluebirds and other birds, who disperse the seeds, most commonly on larger trees.Mistletoe seeds are covered in a sticky substance that allows them to cling to branches. Mistletoes siphon food and water from their hosts via a bark-penetrating, root-like structure, sometimes to the detriment of the host tree.“Western oak mistletoe is probably a benefit to wildlife in urban forests,” Shaw said. “On the other hand, there is the potential for negative impacts on amenity trees, which is why it’s important for urban forest managers to have assessments of mistletoe host range, both for future tree planting decisions and managing current tree populations.”Western oak mistletoe occurs on native oaks and a collection of other hosts – including acacia, alder, aspen, birch, chestnut, locust, pear, poplar, walnut and willow – so vast that no definitive host list exists.Shaw notes that urban forests often include a variety of non-native trees, planted historically for reasons that include aesthetics, adaptability, and rapid growth of shade-producing canopy. For this study, the researchers focused on introduced tree species in Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Medford, Central Point, Rogue River and Ashland.The scientists conducted their surveys by driving, walking and biking city streets, parks, university campuses and arboreta, with the goal of visually examining all non-native tree crowns for the presence of mistletoe plants.“Urban forests are unique settings that allow for a wide assortment of potential hosts to be exposed to mistletoe seed,” Shaw said. “We observed western oak mistletoe in 227 non-native trees, of which 85% were pin oak or northern red oak.”Among the rest, 12% were other oak species, meaning just 3% were not some kind of oak tree – even though non-oaks were in the majority.Western oak mistletoe infested trees of all size classes, but only six of the 227 infested trees were less than 10 centimeters in diameter and just nine were less than 10 meters tall. Only one infested tree looked to be in poor condition, 14 were in moderate condition, and 212 appeared to be in good condition.“That suggests mistletoe, at the levels of infestation we saw, is not adversely impacting tree health,” Shaw said. “Of the 42 trees with greater than 20 mistletoe plants in their crowns, none was in poor condition, one was moderate and 41 were in apparently good condition.”Mistletoe has been a symbol of health, love, vitality and fertility in multiple cultures since ancient times, and the tradition of kissing under mistletoe has its roots in 18th century England.“The word ‘parasite’ can carry negative connotations, but mistletoe is a remarkable and beautiful plant with centuries of cultural importance behind it,” Shaw said. “It was nice that our survey showed that it wasn’t causing appreciable harm to its hosts.”OSU professor emeritus Max Bennett also participated in the study, which was published in Northwest Science. The other collaborators were retired Forest Service researcher Don Goheen, retired Oregon Department of Forestry scientist Alan Kanaskie, and current ODF scientist Scott Altenhoff.

Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime
2025-12-13

Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime

Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K. whose articles have been published in Physics World, New Scientist, Astronomy Magazine, All About Space, Newsweek and ZME Science. He also writes about science communication for Elsevier and the European Journal of Physics.

Hallucinations 102: Paul
2025-12-13

Hallucinations 102: Paul

Last time, we began to explore what a hallucination theory concerning the apostle Peter’s experiences would look like. From that exploration, we concluded that Peter neither had the “anticipating spirit” nor the “hopeful expectancy” to have hallucinated a risen Jesus.

Divers Intrigued by Huge Underwater Structure
2025-12-13

Divers Intrigued by Huge Underwater Structure

It's absolutely enormous.The post Divers Intrigued by Huge Underwater Structure appeared first on Futurism.

Cleveland Clinic Is Reversing Type 2 Diabetes—With AI, Not GLP-1s
2025-12-13

Cleveland Clinic Is Reversing Type 2 Diabetes—With AI, Not GLP-1s

A recent Cleveland Clinic study used AI to create digital twins of patients' metabolisms—and cured 7 in 10 type 2 diabetics.

2025-12-13

LETTER: It's not a 'hate rally.' Anishinaabe researchers will share their findings on the Métis - SooToday.com

LETTER: It's not a 'hate rally.' Anishinaabe researchers will share their findings on the Métis SooToday.comKim Powley, Daughter of Métis Rights Leader Steve Powley Speaks to her Father's Legacy and hard-won Métis Victory Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)

LETTER: It's not a 'hate rally.' Anishinaabe researchers will share their findings on the Métis
2025-12-13

LETTER: It's not a 'hate rally.' Anishinaabe researchers will share their findings on the Métis

'This weekend’s gathering is an academic forum to present and discuss research that has been published on the so-called Métis in Ontario,' Scott McLeod wrote in a letter

Trump downplays presence in new Epstein photos; Images: Trump with six women wearing leis; Bowl of novelty ‘trump condoms’
2025-12-13

Trump downplays presence in new Epstein photos; Images: Trump with six women wearing leis; Bowl of novelty ‘trump condoms’

CNN's Erin Burnett reports on newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate released by House Oversight Democrats.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public
2025-12-13

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public

A sale of insider shares at $421 a share would make Mr. Musk’s rocket company the most valuable private company in the world, as it readies for a possible initial public offering next year.

World’s most easily deployment-ready small modular reactor reaches key milestone in UK
2025-12-13

World’s most easily deployment-ready small modular reactor reaches key milestone in UK

BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) has completed Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process in the UK.

2025-12-13

Accelerating Patient Recruitment and Research Excellence: TrialWire® Supports Endpoints Clinical Trials Day NYC 2025

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TrialWire®, the industry's fastest, intelligent patient recruitment engine breaking the bottleneck in clinical development, proudly supported Endpoints News' 2025 Clinical Trials Day in New York City. The event gathered leaders from across the biopharma ecosystem to discuss the evolution of clinical research and how technology continues to improve patient access and study efficiency."Getting a new drug through the clinical trials gauntlet is more complex than ever. Costs are higher, competition is intense, and despite the innovation of the past decades, timelines are still long and success rates are low," said Endpoints.Watch videos from the day hereTopics include: Why clinical trials stay costly in the US – and cheap in ChinaThe global clinical trial technology market is projected to ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Clovis Unified Keeps ‘Chieftain’ Mascot After Mono Indian Tribe Gives ‘OK’
2025-12-13

Clovis Unified Keeps ‘Chieftain’ Mascot After Mono Indian Tribe Gives ‘OK’

Clark Intermediate School will retain its long-time mascot, “the Chieftain,” after the school district worked with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to get the depiction approved. California law requires all public schools from using Native American mascots unless it gets approval from a local, federally recognized tribe, according to a news release from [...]The post Clovis Unified Keeps ‘Chieftain’ Mascot After Mono Indian Tribe Gives ‘OK’ appeared first on GV Wire.

DNA Reveals Cats in Ancient China Were a Different Species Altogether
2025-12-13

DNA Reveals Cats in Ancient China Were a Different Species Altogether

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Mind-Bending ‘Einstein Cross’ Reveals Ultrabright Supernova From an Unthinkable Distance
2025-12-13

Mind-Bending ‘Einstein Cross’ Reveals Ultrabright Supernova From an Unthinkable Distance

For the first time, astronomers have captured the brilliance of a superluminous supernova via gravitational lensing.

2025-12-13

OpenAI are quietly adopting skills, now available in ChatGPT and Codex CLI - Hacker News

OpenAI are quietly adopting skills, now available in ChatGPT and Codex CLI Hacker News

Preview of Army-Navy annual game and College Football Playoff
2025-12-12

Preview of Army-Navy annual game and College Football Playoff

One of the oldest traditions in college sports, the Army-Navy game, will be played Saturday and air on CBS. CBS Sports college football analyst Aaron Taylor previews the matchup and discusses the upcoming College Football Playoff.

Andruw Jones running out of time on the Hall of Fame ballot; will his defense carry him over the line?
2025-12-12

Andruw Jones running out of time on the Hall of Fame ballot; will his defense carry him over the line?

One of the best defenders ever with over 400 home runs is close to induction, but he still might not make it

2025-12-12

‘Nvidia May Open the Gate’: NVDA Weighs Higher H200 Output as China Interest Grows - TipRanks

‘Nvidia May Open the Gate’: NVDA Weighs Higher H200 Output as China Interest Grows TipRanksOpinion | A perfect example of the incoherence of Trump trade policy The Washington PostRIP American Tech Dominance The AtlanticChina Is ‘Rejecting’ H200s, Outfoxing US Strategy, Sacks Says Bloomberg.comExclusive: Nvidia considers increasing H200 chip output due to robust China demand, sources say Reuters

2 Toughest Games on Texas A&M's 2026 Schedule
2025-12-12

2 Toughest Games on Texas A&M's 2026 Schedule

Texas A&M found out next year's opponents and LSU and Alabama will be the hardest.

2025-12-12

Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40B Terra Luna Crypto Fraud

Behind the scenes, he had struck deals with trading firms to artificially prop up prices, creating what experts later called "a glorified pyramid scheme."The post Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40B Terra Luna Crypto Fraud appeared first on TechRepublic.

Thailand’s PM to Speak With Trump as Fighting With Cambodia Rages, Snap Election Called
2025-12-12

Thailand’s PM to Speak With Trump as Fighting With Cambodia Rages, Snap Election Called

The latest violence has erupted along more than a dozen points on the 508-mile border between the two countries.

Here’s how Hinge is surviving the dating app apocalypse
2025-12-12

Here’s how Hinge is surviving the dating app apocalypse

Nobody wants to swipe anymore. Dating apps like Bumble and Tinder are scrambling to keep younger users engaged, and dealing with problems like bots on their platforms. But one brand is breaking the pattern and winning.Hinge’s “designed to be deleted” tagline signals its strategy: focus on meaningful connection, not endless swiping. The app can feel slower and even harder to use, leading to fewer matches but ultimately more dates. Now, the big question is whether Bumble and Tinder can pull off a similar shift toward quality over quantity.

2025-12-12

PRMB Investor Alert: Hagens Berman Scrutinizing Alleged Undisclosed Technology Failures and Supply Chain Risks in Pending Primo Brands (PRMB) Lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in Primo Brands (NYSE:PRMB) ahead of the January 12, 2026 deadline to move the Court for appointment as lead plaintiff.The lawsuit focuses on the company's alleged misrepresentations regarding the integration of its two merging entities. While management touted a "flawless" process, the alleged truth—purportedly revealed by the 36% stock crash—was one of severe, undisclosed operational failures, eventually leading to a CEO replacement that confirmed the depth of the management's alleged deception."We are specifically scrutinizing when management became aware of the massive technology failures and resulting supply chain disruptions that rendered their claims of a ‘flawless' merger integration false and misleading to investors," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation. "We urge investors who suffered substantial losses to contact our firm now."Legal Analysis: Alleged Technology Failure & Management AccountabilityThe complaint details the alleged disconnect between the company's assurances of successful merger integration and the claimed catastrophic operational reality, highlighting management's failure to disclose crucial technical risks.Alleged Undisclosed Management FailureAlleged Financial Impact & Operational RealityFull story available on Benzinga.com

2025-12-12

Hilary Swank Apologizes After Tense Airport Encounter At LAX - Live and Let's Fly

Hilary Swank Apologizes After Tense Airport Encounter At LAX Live and Let's FlyAll About Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider’s Twins Aya and Ohm After Incident With Make-A-Wish Mom YahooExclusive | Hilary Swank 'took the time to learn about' Make-A-Wish mom's terminally ill sons after airport run-in Page SixHilary Swank's rude outburst to mother of dying Make-A-Wish child dailymail.co.ukHilary Swank apologizes after snapping at mom taking terminally ill sons on Make-A-Wish trip New York Post

Dow Rises Over 100 Points; Lululemon Posts Upbeat Q3 Earnings
2025-12-12

Dow Rises Over 100 Points; Lululemon Posts Upbeat Q3 Earnings

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Friday.Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.24% to 48,819.22 while the NASDAQ fell 0.34% to 23,514.76. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.13% to 6,892.15.Check This Out: Jim Cramer Rejects MicroStrategy: ‘I Just Want Bitcoin’Leading and Lagging SectorsMaterials shares jumped by 0.9% on Friday.In trading on Friday, information technology stocks fell by 0.9%.Top HeadlineLululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter and raised its full-year guidance on Thursday.Lululemon reported quarterly earnings of $2.59 per share, which beat the analyst estimate of $2.27 by 14.15%, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Quarterly revenue of $2.57 billion beat the Street estimate of ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Trump signs executive order to centralize AI regulation, curbing state powers
2025-12-12

Trump signs executive order to centralize AI regulation, curbing state powers

Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that “there's only going to be one winner."

Is Hormel Foods Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
2025-12-12

Is Hormel Foods Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Hormel Foods has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

AI stocks are falling with Broadcom, but the rest of Wall Street is picking up the slack
2025-12-12

AI stocks are falling with Broadcom, but the rest of Wall Street is picking up the slack

Artificial-intelligence stocks are falling again, but smaller U.S. stocks and other areas of the market that used to get left behind by Big Tech are picking up the slack. That’s keeping Wall Street indexes near their record heights early Friday.

2025-12-12

FrenchieGPT.ai Announces Official Launch of AI App for Dog Training & Puppy Care

HOUSTON, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FrenchieGPT.ai today announced the official launch of its AI App designed to provide on-demand dog training & puppy care guidance for pet owners across multiple breeds and life stages.The canine app was developed to deliver real-time, conversational responses related to dog training, behavior, nutrition, and general wellness using an AI-driven knowledge system. FrenchieGPT.ai is now available globally through major mobile app marketplaces and supports users across multiple regions.Platform OverviewFrenchieGPT.ai operates as a conversational AI system trained on structured veterinary and breed-specific datasets. The application is designed to dynamically adjust guidance based on user-submitted dog profiles, allowing the system to refine responses over time as interaction history grows.The platform originated with a breed-specific technical focus and has since expanded its knowledge base to support a broad range of dog breeds with generalized care and training insights.Technology and System DesignAccording to the company, FrenchieGPT.ai utilizes a fine-tuned language model integrated with a structured canine information database. Unlike static lesson-based systems, the platform processes natural language queries and produces adaptive responses based ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Rare fresco of Jesus as the ‘Good Shepherd’ uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope
2025-12-12

Rare fresco of Jesus as the ‘Good Shepherd’ uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope

IZNIK, Turkey (AP) — Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.” The painting...

Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope
2025-12-12

Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope

IZNIK, Turkey (AP) — Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.”

Plenty of friends and strong social ties keep companies honest
2025-12-12

Plenty of friends and strong social ties keep companies honest

Businesses that operate in societies with strong social bonds are far less likely to manipulate their financial results, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth, suggesting that "having good friends" may be just as important as formal corporate rules in keeping companies honest.

Kate Hudson brings Goldie Hawn to 'Song Sung Blue' premiere
2025-12-12

Kate Hudson brings Goldie Hawn to 'Song Sung Blue' premiere

Kate Hudson and her mother, Goldie Hawn, stepped out for the "Song Song Blue" premiere Thursday. The screening took place AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.

Opening Bell: December 13, 2025
2025-12-12

Opening Bell: December 13, 2025

Watch the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from December 12, 2025.

US Sides With Russia and North Korea on UN Resolution
2025-12-12

US Sides With Russia and North Korea on UN Resolution

Washington opposed a resolution to reduce the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.