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EPISODE #117

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

December 12, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #117

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About This Episode

We dive into that scary SC measles outbreak and the Blue Cross data hack—protect your peace! Plus, Raven-Symoné talks race in her relationship, and SZA tells the White House to chill.

Today's Highlights:

South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates; check immunization records immediately to protect your family.
Stay vigilant; outbreaks disproportionately affect the community, so know the urgent health warning signs.
Blavity launches a comprehensive health guide detailing preventative resources for disease detection now.
Critical community health alerts lead today's packed rundown, followed by major cultural shifts.
The briefing spotlights immediate public health action alongside major celebrity news and movie previews.

Related Articles:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Members Hit With Cyberattack, Exposing Social Security Numbers: What To Know

Conduent Business Services, a third-party “back-office support” provider, has notified Blue Cross Blue Shield members that sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, may have been exposed in a recent data breach.

By Jahaura MichelleNews31 words

Raven-Symoné Briefly Ended Relationship With Miranda Maday Because She ‘Wasn’t Ready To Be With A White Person’

Raven-Symoné revealed that she once broke up with her now-wife, Miranda Maday, because of concerns about their interracial relationship.

By Jahaura MichelleNews19 words

SZA Slams White House As ‘Evil And Boring’ For Using Her SNL Song For Pro-ICE Video

SZA is slamming the White House for using one of her songs in a video promoting ICE.

By Kyra AlessandriniNews17 words

Measles Outbreak In SC Accelerates With Hundreds Of Unvaccinated Students

A measles outbreak in South Carolina is accelerating, according to the Department of Public Health.

By Kyra AlessandriniNews15 words

Olive Garden And LongHorn Steakhouse To Close For 24 Hours On This December Day

Longhorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden, two nationwide eateries owned by Darden Restaurants, have announced that they will be closed on Christmas Day.

By Tomas KassahunNews22 words

‘His & Hers’ Trailer: Tessa Thompson And Jon Bernthal Go Head To Head During A Murder Mystery

The trailer for Netflix’s upcoming crime drama, His & Hers, promises gasp-worthy turns along with a layered murder mystery.

By Monique JonesEntertainment19 words

When Is The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Coming Out? Here’s A Look At The Rumors

Marvel fans may be getting a taste of Avengers: Doomsday sooner than expected.

By Kui MwaiEntertainment13 words

‘Supergirl’ Trailer Teases Milly Alcock’s Titular Heroine, Jason Momoa’s Fan Favorite DC Villain Lobo

The new official trailer for Warner Bros.

By Monique JonesEntertainment7 words

‘Jimmy Neutron’ Actor Jeff Garcia Dies At 50

After a period of health struggles, Jeff Garcia, the voice actor best known for portraying Sheen Estevez on the 2000s Nickelodeon animated series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius, died on Wednesday.

By Kui MwaiNews33 words

What Diseases Can Be Detected By Ultrasound? A Comprehensive Guide

Medical ultrasound, also known as sonography, is a safe and non-invasive imaging technique.

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