The world in 2026 debated; Governor Newsom launches new initiatives to; New one-day music festival featuring 20 takes the stage — December 16, 2025

Politics

The world in 2026 - Chatham House. An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war - NPR. Diplomacy Student At...

The world in 2026 - Chatham House Chatham House

An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war - NPR NPR

Diplomacy Student Attends the United Nations' World Summit for Social Development in Qatar - Seton Hall University Seton Hall University

Democratic peace | Political Science, International Relations & Conflict Resolution - Britannica Britannica

Between Capitalism and the State System - Phenomenal World Phenomenal World

Health

Supporting Breakthrough Health Advancements in Eswatini Under the America First Global Health Strategy - U.S. Department of State (.gov). Key Advances...

Supporting Breakthrough Health Advancements in Eswatini Under the America First Global Health Strategy - U.S. Department of State (.gov) U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Key Advances in Mental Health Research in 2025 for Primary Care - Patient Care Online Patient Care Online

Medical Miracles at Penn Medicine: Breakthrough with Customized CRISPR Treatment for Patient with CPS1 - University of Pennsylvania Almanac University of Pennsylvania Almanac

Why one trauma doctor sees self-driving cars as a 'public health breakthrough' - NPR NPR

Breakthrough on Gene Therapy for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - Drexel Drexel

Entertainment

New one-day music festival featuring 20 acts comes to downtown Spokane in 2026 - The Spokesman-Review. Ben’s Favorite Music Videos of 2025 - The Color...

New one-day music festival featuring 20 acts comes to downtown Spokane in 2026 - The Spokesman-Review The Spokesman-Review

Ben’s Favorite Music Videos of 2025 - The Colorado Sound The Colorado Sound

The Best Music Books of 2025: Cameron Crowe, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne and More - Variety Variety

Dayton music expert shares backstory of beloved Christmas carols - WYSO WYSO

Evanston Arts Council secures $135K from NEA for 2026 - Evanston RoundTable Evanston RoundTable

Sports

2025-26 college football bowl game schedule, scores, TV channels, times - NCAA.com. Men's Basketball Hangs Tough at Miami, Fades in Second Half - FIU ...

2025-26 college football bowl game schedule, scores, TV channels, times - NCAA.com NCAA.com

Men's Basketball Hangs Tough at Miami, Fades in Second Half - FIU Athletics FIU Athletics

Men's Basketball Opens California Trip vs. San Francisco - Loyola University Chicago Athletics Loyola University Chicago Athletics

Men's Basketball Uses 14 Three-Pointers to Defeat Lamar - UTRGV Athletics UTRGV Athletics

JAGUARS RACE PAST MIAMI MIDDLETOWN ON RECORD BREAKING EVENING - IU Indy Athletics IU Indy Athletics

Technology

Governor Newsom launches new initiatives to partner with tech policy experts and accelerate responsible AI in state government - California State Port...

Governor Newsom launches new initiatives to partner with tech policy experts and accelerate responsible AI in state government - California State Portal | CA.gov California State Portal | CA.gov

Evaluating AI’s ability to perform scientific research tasks - OpenAI OpenAI

AI promised a revolution. Companies are still waiting. - Reuters Reuters

Astronomy Picture of the Day - NASA (.gov) NASA (.gov)

Church Handbook Offers Enduring Guidance on Artificial Intelligence - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org