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Lead A 25-year Swedish cohort study of nearly 28,000 people found that regular consumption of higher-fat cheese and cream was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, particularly vascular dementia. Participants who averaged at least 50 grams per day of high-fat cheese or at least 20 grams per day of high-fat cream showed reduced … Read more
Lead On Wednesday in Miami Gardens, the Miami Dolphins announced that veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be replaced on the active roster by rookie Quinn Ewers for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after a demotion by coach Mike McDaniel. The move followed Miami’s 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that eliminated the Dolphins (6-8) … Read more
Lead: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has agreed to a multiyear deal to stream the Oscars on YouTube beginning in 2029. The agreement covers the 101st Academy Awards and runs through 2033, and includes red-carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content and Governors Ball access. U.S. viewers will be able to watch via YouTube TV … Read more
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire investor and private-sector space entrepreneur, was confirmed by the US Senate on 17 December in a 67–30 vote to become NASA administrator. His appointment caps an unusual nomination cycle in which President Donald Trump first nominated Isaacman, withdrew the nomination in May for a review of prior associations, then renominated him. … Read more
Lead Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19, 2025, reaching roughly 168 million miles (270 million kilometers) away. NASA confirmed the object behaves like a comet after a Dec. briefing, and observatories worldwide are racing to capture the flyby. As of Dec. 17 the comet was about 166.9 million … Read more
Lead ATHENS, Ohio — On December 17, 2025, Ohio University terminated Head Football Coach Brian Smith’s contract for cause following an administrative review into alleged violations of his employment agreement. The university said the actions reflected unfavorably on the institution. Interim head coach John Hauser will lead the Bobcats in the 2025 Scooter’s Coffee Frisco … Read more
Lead: New genetic sequencing indicates the Roman-era skeleton known as the ‘Beachy Head woman’ most likely grew up in southern England, near modern Eastbourne. The remains, excavated from a box in Eastbourne town hall collections in 2012 and radiocarbon-dated to AD 129–311, were reanalyzed using improved ancient DNA methods. Earlier interpretations that suggested Cypriot or … Read more
On December 17, 2025, New South Wales police announced charges against a 24-year-old man accused of opening fire alongside his father at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, Sydney. Authorities say the attack killed 15 people and wounded more than 40 others; 20 of the injured remained in hospital as of the police update. The … Read more
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Wednesday as his overall approval has slipped below 40 percent and public concern about rising prices has grown. The speech comes after a stretch of campaign events and White House appearances aimed at shifting attention back to the economy and border security. Polling released this week shows … Read more
Lead The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that it will review and potentially rescope the research and observational functions carried out by the NSF-funded National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The agency said the review aims to ensure continued world-class support for weather modeling, space weather research and forecasting, and other essential capabilities. As … Read more
Lead On Wednesday the Senate approved the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing roughly $901 billion in defense spending and a 3.8% military pay raise. The measure won bipartisan backing but also inserted new oversight demands, including pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deliver unedited video and orders tied to recent strikes on alleged … Read more
Lead The New York Knicks will not add an NBA Cup championship banner to the rafters of Madison Square Garden, league sources told The Athletic and The New York Times on December 17, 2025. The club plans a fan celebration before its Friday home game against the Philadelphia 76ers but views the Cup as a … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that the Oscars telecast will move from traditional broadcast to a streaming-only platform beginning in 2029, with YouTube securing exclusive global rights through 2033. ABC, which has aired the show for decades, will continue to carry the ceremony through 2028, including the centennial edition. … Read more
Lead The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has agreed to a multi-year deal with YouTube to stream the Oscars beginning in 2029, the Academy announced on Wednesday. The arrangement covers the 101st Academy Awards and will run through 2033, shifting domestic live distribution from broadcast television to a Google-owned platform. Red carpet coverage, … Read more
Lead On Dec. 17, 2025, Xcel Energy initiated a public safety power shutoff at 10 a.m., cutting service for about 50,000 customers along Colorado’s Front Range to reduce wildfire risk amid extreme winds and very dry conditions. The outages affect residents in Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties; Denver County is not expected … Read more
