People’s Pharmacy: This year’s flu vaccines may not protect against this dominant influenza virus - OregonLive.com

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Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the iconic villain in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died - AP News

Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died. He was 60. His manager, Gregg Edwards, confirmed on Friday that he died in his home in New York City. His cause of death was not immediately release…

VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs - The Washington Post

Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant - CNN

The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a new virus variant that’s been causing early and busy flu seas…

This ‘Wet Lava Ball’ in Space Somehow Clings to an Atmosphere - Gizmodo

The hot super-Earth exoplanet has a magma ocean and orbits a very old star.

He made his brothers get their arteries checked. Each had advanced heart disease. - CBS News

Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant - Channel 3000

(CNN) — The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In

Android 17 could mimic this helpful iOS feature to reduce motion sickness - Android Authority

Android 17 may introduce a new feature called Motion Assist that could help reduce motion sickness in moving vehicles.

Trump seems to wave the white flag on his US attorneys gambit - Politico

The president is pushing for an end to the so-called “blue slip” to solve for the disqualification of a handful of unconfirmed U.S. attorneys.

What to know about King Charles III’s cancer treatment and his message to the public - AP News

King Charles III has shared a public update on his cancer treatment, urging people to get tested. In a video statement, he acknowledged that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming but emphasized that early detection brings hope. Charles announced Friday tha…

Questions of accuracy arise as Washington Post uses AI to create personalized podcasts - NPR

The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.

Amazon Prime Video is offering its U.S. subscribers a major upgrade for free - PennLive.com

Amazon Prime Video just pulled a noticeable move that could make the streaming platform even more of a worthy contender.

Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments - NPR

Sacks is the Trump administration's top advisor on tech and crypto policy. In recent weeks, he's faced questions about conflicts of interest and criticism over his drive to undo state AI laws.

DOJ weighs novel federal hate crimes case against Charlie Kirk's alleged killer - NBC News

The Justice Department is weighing how to bring federal charges against Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson.

Powerball might have Mega Millions to thank for its latest $1 billion jackpot - CNN

Whether or not anyone wins the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot on Saturday, at least one of the losers might already be known: Mega Millions.

Horoscope for Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Chicago Sun-Times