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FDA Approves First Oral Wegovy Pill, Giving Novo Nordisk a Lead Over Lilly

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to a pill version of Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat...

Judge Paula Xinis clasping her hands with immigration papers and a tear drop on a highlighted page in a golden courtroom.

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Judge Extends Order Blocking ICE from Re-Detaining Salvadoran Migrant

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary order that bars U.S. immigration officials from re‑detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran...

Skaters glide across the glimmering ice rink in Golden Gate Park with holiday lights and festive trees

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San Francisco’s Lightscape Illuminates Golden Gate Park with Music, Colors, and a Million Lights

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

A dazzling night‑time holiday display has turned San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park into a luminous wonderland, featuring music, colors, and more than...

Jacob Rodriguez the linebacker standing proudly with golden light illuminating packed Red Raider Stadium and a winter morning

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Jacob Rodriguez: From Quarterback to Defensive Titan at Texas Tech

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Jacob Rodriguez’s journey from sleeping on the floor of his brother’s apartment to becoming an AP All‑American linebacker is a story of...

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La Poste Offline as Cyberattack Halts Online Services and Banking

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Three days before Christmas, a cyberattack knocked France’s national postal service offline, disrupting deliveries and online payments. Impact on...

Peter Seitz sits behind a carved wooden desk with baseball motifs and light on his face while vintage stadium looms behind.

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A 65-Page Decision That Transformed Baseball and All Major Sports

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

A 65‑page decision issued on Dec. 23, 1975 by arbitrator Peter Seitz turned baseball—and eventually all major sports—on its head. The Decision...

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Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassified to Schedule III, Aiming to Boost Medical Research

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

In a decisive move that could reshape the nation's approach to cannabis, President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to reclassify...

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Holiday Entertainment Lineup: From Jennifer Lawrence to Indie Games

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

The holiday season is brimming with new entertainment options. From award‑winning dramas to animated epics, the lineup is diverse. Streaming...

Residents gathering around glittering trash cans with festive garlands and warm golden sunlight.

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South Austin Residents Celebrate Trash Pickup Workers with Holiday Decor

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On a quiet Monday in south Austin, residents of Rancho Alto turned their trash cans into festive billboards, spreading holiday cheer and gratitude...

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Former NIH Scientist Sues Trump Administration Over Illegally Fired for Whistleblowing

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On Tuesday, a former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming she...