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US opens muted after Christmas break
2025-12-26

US opens muted after Christmas break

Major equities on Wall Street opened the first session after the holidays in the flat territory on Friday, with investors focusing on the broader political scene. Earlier today, Ukrainian President Vo...

Venezuela Frees 99 Prisoners Detained After Post-Election Protests
2025-12-26

Venezuela Frees 99 Prisoners Detained After Post-Election Protests

Dec 26 (Reuters) - Venezuela freed 99 people jailed after ‌last ​year’s election protests, the prisons authority ‌said on Thursday, but rights...

2025-12-26

Want to see an eclipse next year? Here’s where to go. - The Washington Post

Want to see an eclipse next year? Here’s where to go. The Washington PostYour Ultimate Guide To Stargazing And Astronomy In 2026 ForbesTotal solar eclipse to be visible in Portugal The Portugal NewsTop Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026 Universe TodayLook Up! Epic Stargazing Lineup of January 2026 Orbital Today

10 things we learned about our human ancestors in 2025
2025-12-26

10 things we learned about our human ancestors in 2025

Findings about our human ancestors continue to surprise us, especially those from 2025.

California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms
2025-12-26

California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms

Mudslides, big waves and atmospheric rivers slam state after LA’s wettest Christmas season in 54 yearsA strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned. Residents were told to be ready to evacuate the mountain town of Wrightwood about 80 miles (130km) north-east of Los Angeles because of mudslides. Continue reading...

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
2025-12-26

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

Donald Trump said the “powerful and deadly” strikes were carried out against IS militants. Here is what to know about the militants.

Trader Joe's dedicates mural to longtime customer who knits viral sweaters
2025-12-26

Trader Joe's dedicates mural to longtime customer who knits viral sweaters

At a Trader Joe’s in Pikesville, Maryland, there’s a surrealist mural above the Creamy Garlic Cucumber Tzatziki Dip and Unexpected Cheddar Cheese.It features a pear wearing a sweater depicting a house in the same picture, and it’s dedicated to a local talent — a knitter named Sam Barsky.Barsky, who has been a longtime customer at that Trader Joe’s, is known on social media for creating sweaters for himself based on landmarks, Jewish holidays, landscapes and other points of interest, often traveling to those locations for a very meta photo opp.Trader Joe’s did not immediately respond to TODAY.com’s request for comment on the mural, and the Pikesville store manager couldn’t reveal who painted it or when it was painted, but an associate says it’s been there for at least a year.Previously, a representative for the grocery chain told TODAY.com that every neighborhood store chooses its own artwork. For one location that opened in Harlem, New York, in 2024, nearly all of the art in-store was created by crew members, which is also likely the case with the one dedicated to Barsky.“There are some people who work at that Trader Joe’s and they’re fans of mine, so they know me personally,” Barsky, who has been knitting for over 26 years, tells TODAY.com. “After they were done, I got tipped off about it.”The Pikesville location is covered in art depicting local historical figures like Babe Ruth, Billie Holiday and Edgar Allen Poe, as well as Baltimore landmarks like the Inner Harbor. And with this mural, Barsky has now been cemented in Trader Joe’s history as a living legend.Barsky appreciates the attention on his craft, which has led him to show at the American Visionary Museum and the Renwick Gallery. He says he “never imagined” something like a mural would be created in his honor.“I’ve enjoyed all the travels that I’ve done over the years,” Barksy says, adding that knitting has opened so many doors for him. “I had no idea when I started it would define my life.”This story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:Girl, 3, Goes Rogue During a Choir Concert and Has the Audience CheeringCalifornia Couple Has 4 Daughters ... And Named Them All MaryWhoever You’re Gifting For, We Found Gifts That Will Arrive Overnight or Same DayThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.

Thailand accuses Cambodia of new attacks while negotiating peace
2025-12-26

Thailand accuses Cambodia of new attacks while negotiating peace

Thailand claimed that Cambodia fired heavy weaponry into its territory on Friday as talks on a possible ceasefire between the two countries continued.

What 1.4 Billion Consumers? Mannings' China Exit Underscores Foreign Retail Exodus
2025-12-26

What 1.4 Billion Consumers? Mannings' China Exit Underscores Foreign Retail Exodus

The withdrawal by Hong Kong's largest health and beauty chain comes as parent DFI trims its money-losing assets, and follows a similar departure this year by peer Sa Sa InternationalKey Takeaways:Mannings is closing all of its Mainland Chinese online and offline stores, ending a 21-year foray in the marketA similar move by rival Sa Sa International in June leaves CK Hutchison's AS Watson as the sole major Hong Kong retailer still operating in China's health and beauty segmentMore than a century after its founding as a dairy farm operator in Hong Kong, DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd. (D01.SI) has been busy trimming assets across its 10,000-strong retail network in Asia as it tries to make its sprawling empire more efficient. But it was the company's recent decision to call it quits in Mainland China that caught everyone's attention, making it the latest foreign retailer to withdraw from the market.The decision wasn't a huge surprise for company watchers. Between 2023 and 2024 the company closed 92 of its Mainland outlets, leaving only 16 at the start of the year. Even so, the Dec. 17 announcement on the Mannings China WeChat channel still came as a surprise. The post said Mannings would shutter its remaining Mainland operations by mid-January, leaving only an asset-light cross-border business allowing Mainland customers to buy from its Hong Kong stores.The move made Mannings the second of Hong Kong's "big three" personal care and beauty retailers to call it quits in China, following a similar shuttering of its Mainland brick-and-mortar presence by Sa Sa International (0178.HK), operator of the Sasa chain, in April. That leaves just Watsons as the sole representative of that trio still operating offline stores on the Mainland.Mannings opened its first Mainland Chinese store in Guangzhou in October 2004, and had over 200 stores in the market at its height in 2011. But its expansion slowed after 2015, and its parent said it was reassessing the business as early as 2018. DFI hinted at the China exit in its annual report for 2024, saying declining revenues of Mannings China as more local consumers shopped online would involve the closure ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-12-26

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday, citing progress in peace plan

The meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will likely reject several aspects of the plan.

2025-12-26

Israel Becomes First Country to Formally Recognise Somaliland as Independent State

Dec 26 (Reuters) - Israel became the first country to formally ‌recognise ​the self-declared Republic of Somaliland ‌as an independent and...

Endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years
2025-12-26

Endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years

Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.

Zelenskyy says will meet with Trump, Russia reaches out to US
2025-12-26

Zelenskyy says will meet with Trump, Russia reaches out to US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he plans to meet his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump “in the coming days,” signaling optimism about reaching a peace deal to end Russia’s almost four-year war.

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face
2025-12-26

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face

Human evolution’s biggest mystery, which emerged 15 years ago from a 60,000-year-old pinkie finger bone, finally started to unravel in 2025.

2025-12-26

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face - CTV News

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Chula-Mahidol Present AnthoRice(tm) Complex Hair-Root Care Innovation
2025-12-26

Chula-Mahidol Present AnthoRice(tm) Complex Hair-Root Care Innovation

Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University have formally joined forces to transfer technology behind AnthoRice(tm) Complex, a breakthrough Thai innovation that transforms organic Riceberry rice into an advanced hair-root care serum. The collaboration was unveiled at a press conference titled "AnthoRice(tm) Complex - From Thai Soil to Global Science," highlighting how Thai agricultural heritage and cutting-edge biomedical research are converging to create high-impact health and wellness solutions.

University of Iowa grad student makes strides in potential uterine cancer treatment
2025-12-26

University of Iowa grad student makes strides in potential uterine cancer treatment

Research led by a University of Iowa student is opening new doors to potential uterine cancer treatments that could allow patients to regain their health while retaining their ability to have children, the university reported. Katie Colling, a fourth-year doctoral...

The Top 8 Magnets and Motors Stories of 2025
2025-12-26

The Top 8 Magnets and Motors Stories of 2025

Rarely a week went by in 2025 without some newsworthy development related to rare earth elements, magnets, and electric motors. IEEE Spectrum was on top of the big ones, starting with the production of industrial quantities of the rare-earth oxides of neodymium and praseodymium at the Mountain Pass mine and processing facilities in California’s Mojave desert.Between 1965 and the mid 1980s, the Mountain Pass mine produced as much as 70 percent of the world’s annual supply of rare earths, which are used in nearly all powerful permanent magnets. But following a string of reversals and environmental mishaps, the facilities began going into a decline in the 1990s and 2000s. At the same time, Chinese producers, which were much less confined by environmental regulations, began their astonishingly rapid ascendence.Today, China controls between about 85 and 99 percent of the global market for key rare earth oxides and metals, on which huge and vital tech-based industries depend. The United States and its allies find themselves at China’s mercy for certain rare earths, including ones that are essential for motors, semiconductors, electroluminescent compounds, optoelectronics, and catalysis. They’re in critical components of countless military systems, such as ones in aircraft, submarines, weapons, and night-vision gear.For these reasons, the resumption of mass production of rare earths at Mountain Pass, which was greatly scaled up during 2025, was a major development in geopolitics. The total output of the mine and its associated processing facilities, where the rare earth ore is turned into industrially useful oxides, is small, however, compared to China’s output.The Trump administration invested a lot of time during 2025 trying to set up deals to establish rare-earth supply chains that do not depend on China. This effort started puzzlingly, with some high-profile arm twisting of Ukraine, whose deposits are dismissed by mining experts. And also with overtures about annexing Greenland, a district of Denmark whose rare-earth deposits are enormous but, like Ukraine’s, are not attractive from a mining standpoint. As the year wore on, the administration eventually settled on a strategy similar to that of the Biden administration, which emphasized investing in domestic production and working with allies, such as Australia, to strengthen and expand existing mining, refining, and magnet-making operations outside of the United States.Mostly overlooked by the administration so far has been Canada (also one of Trump’s annexation targets). Canada has some exceptionally large reserves of rare earth elements, and it operates one of only about four sizable rare-earth-oxide refining plants outside of Asia. That Canadian plant, owned by Toronto-based Neo Performance Materials, is in Sillamäe, Estonia.Here are eight of 2025’s most popular Spectrum articles on rare earth elements, magnets, and motors, ranked by the amount of time people spent reading them.1. Rare Earths Reality Check: Ukraine Doesn’t Have Minable Deposits Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Getty Images The Trump administration’s first public move in its long-awaited rare-earths strategy was a head-scratcher. At a White House press conference on 28 February, 2025, where observers were expecting to hear about a Ukraine-U.S. deal involving critical minerals, including rare earths, Trump instead got into a heated argument with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. When the deal was finally signed, two months later, it made no sense to mining and rare-earths experts. Ukraine’s four substantial rare-earth deposits, they noted, were all in or near areas of active conflict with Russia. And two of them are a type of ore for which there are no existing processing technologies.2. Inside an American Rare-Earth Boomtown Michael Tessler/MP Materials In 2024, the Mountain Pass mine and refining plant, in the northeastern Mojave Desert, became the only producer of rare-earth oxides anywhere in the Americas after it began producing neodymium and praseodymium oxides. The mine and plant had been essentially inactive since the early 2000s, but were rebuilt and rehabilitated starting in 2017 by a new company, MP Materials. In July 2025, MP Materials announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (now the Department of War) was investing $400 million to take a 15 percent stake in MP, and also guaranteeing a price “floor” of US $110 per kilogram for certain rare earth oxides. That price was roughly twice what China was charging at the time for those oxides.3. Advanced Magnet Manufacturing Begins in the United States Business Wire Early in 2025, there was a flurry of announcements from companies touting plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in the United States. The most interesting of these was from MP Materials, which operates the Mountain Pass mine and processing plants in California. MP announced it had begun producing neodymium-iron-boron magnets on a “trial” basis, at a plant in Texas that it would eventually scale up to 2,000 to 3,000 tonnes per year.In mid-July, MP Materials announced a $500 million agreement with Apple to begin supplying NdFeB magnets to the computer giant, starting in 2027. Apple uses magnets in the speakers and haptic (vibrating) components of its phones and tablets, as well as in charging connectors such as its MagSafe cable.4. Electric Propulsion Magnets Ready for Space Tests Randy Pollock The mathematics of using chemical rockets for space travel is grim. They’re inefficient, slow, and require enormous amounts of fuel. They’re not really up to the task of colonizing Mars, let alone visiting the outer planets. So researchers have long investigated alternative means of propulsion, some involving the use of intense magnetic fields to accelerate and direct ions to produce thrust. At Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand, researchers have demonstrated one such system, which is based on applied-field magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters. Their twist is using high-temperature superconducting tape to greatly reduce the power required to energize the electromagnets to achieve a given magnetic-field strength. Hēki, a technology demonstration comprised of the novel superconducting components of the system, minus the thruster itself, was launched to the International Space Station in September. It was installed on the exterior of the station and has been operated continuously since then, said Betina Pavri, senior principal engineer at the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University, in an email exchange in late November.5. Superconducting Motor Could Propel Electric Aircraft Hinetics The electrification of passenger aircraft faces several very steep technological challenges, one of which is the need for motors with extremely high specific power. Of the various ways of achieving that, one of the most interesting is through the use of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials in the coils of the motor. That’s the approach of startup Hinetics, which was spun out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has received funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E). In its motors, designed with passenger aviation in mind, Hinetics is using HTS tape originally designed for winding the high-power electromagnets used in experimental Tokamak fusion reactors. Based on the performance of prototypes, the company believes it will soon achieve a specific power of 40 kW/kg, much higher than that of the radial-flux motors that now dominate commercial applications in vehicles and industrial machinery.6. Airbus Is Working on a Superconducting Electric Aircraft Airbus For years, Airbus has had a high-profile corporate goal of building a large, zero-emission, single-aisle passenger airliner. The centerpiece of that effort was a project to build an ultraefficient, high-specific-power motor with superconducting coils. The motor would be powered by fuel cells running on liquid hydrogen. It’s a breathtakingly ambitious initiative, called ZEROe, and it’s far ahead of anything Airbus’s rival Boeing is doing. As recently as late March, 2025, at a symposium for the press, Airbus’s CEO, Guillaume Faury, reaffirmed the company’s support for the blue-sky project. But he also cautioned that Airbus doesn’t see hydrogen-powered planes making substantial inroads into the passenger aviation market before the 2040s, which was interpreted as meaning before the late 2040s.7. Donut Lab’s New Motor Brings Power to the Wheel Hub Donut Lab In-wheel hub motors are one of the perennial grails of the electric-vehicle industry. They’d unleash remarkable opportunities, including torque-vectoring: the ability to finely adjust the power and torque at each wheel to deliver ultra responsive handling. But fundamental problems have long precluded their widespread use. One of these is the need to deal with unsprung weight, which refers (in this case) to the mass of the wheels, which are not supported by the vehicle’s suspension and can therefore bounce around on rough terrain and make it really hard to provide a smooth ride. With its latest, highest-power motor, however, Donut Lab claimed a weight of just 40 kg, and a power rating of 650 kW, figures that it claimed rendered the unsprung-weight problem “insignificant.”8. Can Geopolitics Unlock Greenland’s Critical Materials Treasure Chest? Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters/Redux During 2025, Greenland, another resource-rich, sparsely populated country, was repeatedly identified as an annexation target by President Trump and other members of his administration. In an interview on 9 January, 2025, Michael Waltz, then Trump’s national security advisor, explicitly linked Trump’s interest in Greenland to critical minerals, including rare earths. However, mining Greenland’s rare earths on an industrial scale would require surmounting staggering challenges. To explain them in detail, we called on Flemming Getreuer Christiansen, a Danish mining and geology consultant with expertise in research and exploration projects in Greenland.

Post-Party Depression: Why Holiday Socializing Can Feel Like a Hangover
2025-12-26

Post-Party Depression: Why Holiday Socializing Can Feel Like a Hangover

Learn why socializing, especially around the holidays, can leave you feeling a bit down.

The magic of making candy canes by hand
2025-12-26

The magic of making candy canes by hand

How the candy makers at Hammond's Candies have made the sweet treats for over 100 years.The post The magic of making candy canes by hand appeared first on Popular Science.

Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerous New Year Cold to Much of US
2025-12-26

Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerous New Year Cold to Much of US

Residents from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast are about to trade T-shirts for parkas as this year ends and a new one begins. Forecasters say two strong Arctic cold fronts will sweep across the northern United States next week, setting up spots of hazardous cold and lake-effect snow,...

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face | CNN
2025-12-26

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face | CNN

Scientists working to solve human evolution’s biggest mystery made a big breakthrough in 2025.

2025-12-26

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face - Channel 3000

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face Channel 3000

2025-12-26

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face - CNN

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

Top Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026
2025-12-26

Top Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026

Ready for another amazing year of skywatching? 2025 was a wild year, with a steady parade of comets knocking on naked eye visibility, and one extra special interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS. The sky just keeps on turning into 2026. Watch for mutual eclipse season for the major moons of Jupiter, as the moons pass one if front of the other. The ongoing solar cycle is also still expected to be active into 2026, producing sunspots space weather and more. And (finally!) we’ll see the return of total solar eclipses on August 12th, as umbral shadow of the Moon crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain.

2025-12-26

How to Watch Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Live Stream NBA on Christmas, TV Channel

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA Christmas Day matchup.

Richmond church serves free food and fellowship on Christmas Day
2025-12-26

Richmond church serves free food and fellowship on Christmas Day

New Baltimore Mayor Thomas Semaan, who lives about 15 miles away, said it doesn't matter whether he's helping the city of New Baltimore or Richmond. "You're serving people -- that's all that matters," he said

2025-12-26

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria - NPR

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria NPRTrump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria CNNUS launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump BBCU.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians The New York TimesTrump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians Fox News

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria
2025-12-26

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria

President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.

Historic floods spell ‘disaster’ for West Side businesses - Thu, 25 Dec 2025 PST
2025-12-26

Historic floods spell ‘disaster’ for West Side businesses - Thu, 25 Dec 2025 PST

On Friday, Om Parkash, owner and manager of West Valley Nursery in Kent, drove down rain-slicked roads to check on what remained of his business.

2025-12-26

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day

Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and...

Frederick: Shame on the Vikings for wasting this dominant defense
2025-12-26

Frederick: Shame on the Vikings for wasting this dominant defense

There was a point in the fourth quarter Thursday at U.S. Bank Stadium that Minnesota’s offense – including penalties to the good and bad – had moved the ball a grand total of 70 yards over the course of the contest. Yet the Vikings led 13-10 at that juncture. That shouldn’t be possible, but it [...]

‘A comedy show’: Myanmar youth in exile slam military-run ‘sham’ election
2025-12-26

‘A comedy show’: Myanmar youth in exile slam military-run ‘sham’ election

Myanmar tattooist Ng La cares little for the national election organised by his country's despised military leaders.

Several changes to Colts' second Week 17 injury report
2025-12-26

Several changes to Colts' second Week 17 injury report

Here are the latest updates to the Indianapolis Colts' Week 17 injury report.

Why retirement may be harder to reach for many older Americans in 2026
2025-12-26

Why retirement may be harder to reach for many older Americans in 2026

More older Americans are returning to work due to financial insecurity and rising costs, as surveys show retirees fear their savings won't last,

Chargers player who drew ire of Chiefs was publicly cheering for KC on Thursday
2025-12-26

Chargers player who drew ire of Chiefs was publicly cheering for KC on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson (23) walks off the field after being ejected during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.

S. Korea sees N. Korea test new long-range air defense missile
2025-12-26

S. Korea sees N. Korea test new long-range air defense missile

N. Korea said it conducted a first test launch of a high-altitude long-range surface-to-air missile system under development, no footage was released.

Storm causes power outages and damage on Monterey Peninsula
2025-12-26

Storm causes power outages and damage on Monterey Peninsula

Storm causes power outages and damage on Monterey Peninsula

Story of the Year: Shutdown at Mead put on hold
2025-12-26

Story of the Year: Shutdown at Mead put on hold

CHILLICOTHE — Hundreds of people, including state and federal officials and current and former employees of the Pixelle Specialty Solutions (the former Mead paper mill) plant, gathered at Homeland Credit Union in Chillicothe to learn about the future of the...

With 67% ownership, ViTrox Corporation Berhad (KLSE:VITROX) insiders have a lot riding on the company's future
2025-12-26

With 67% ownership, ViTrox Corporation Berhad (KLSE:VITROX) insiders have a lot riding on the company's future

Key Insights Significant insider control over ViTrox Corporation Berhad implies vested interests in company growth 55...

With Playoffs Clinched, Should Packers Focus on Winning or Health?
2025-12-26

With Playoffs Clinched, Should Packers Focus on Winning or Health?

It was a Merry Christmas for the Packers, who clinched a playoff berth with the Vikings’ victory over the Lions knocking Detroit out of contention. With a place in the postseason secure, how should the Packers handle Saturday night’s game vs. the Ravens?

2025-12-26

Watt returns to practice two weeks after lung surgery

Associated Press PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt is back. Sort of. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung following a dry needle treatment. Watt was a limited participant on Wednesday. While coach Mike Tomlin said he’s hopeful that Watt will be [...]

Vikings just did what no team has been able to accomplish in over 40 years during their Christmas Day win over the Lions
2025-12-26

Vikings just did what no team has been able to accomplish in over 40 years during their Christmas Day win over the Lions

Thursday afternoon saw the Minnesota Vikings give the Detroit Lions a giant lump of coal in a 23-10 win on Christmas Day. The number one element of the Vikings' win was the performance from Brian Flores' defense, as they forced six turnovers on the day, including five from Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Stephen Curry reflects on his Splash Brothers past in Klay Thompson's return
2025-12-26

Stephen Curry reflects on his Splash Brothers past in Klay Thompson's return

Klay Thompson played his first game back in the Bay Area, which led to people recalling a lot of Splash Brothers moments.

Charles Barkley suggests Mavs should ‘move on’ from Anthony Davis, turn to Cooper Flagg
2025-12-26

Charles Barkley suggests Mavs should ‘move on’ from Anthony Davis, turn to Cooper Flagg

Barkley gave his vision for Dallas’ future on the ESPN broadcast of the Mavericks’ Christmas Day game against the Warriors.

2025-12-26

Nvidia Licenses Groq's AI Chip Tech, Grabs Top Execs In Not-Quite Takeover - Investor's Business Daily

Nvidia Licenses Groq's AI Chip Tech, Grabs Top Execs In Not-Quite Takeover Investor's Business DailyNvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record CNBCNvidia Licenses Groq’s AI Technology as Demand for Cutting-Edge Chips Grows The Wall Street JournalNvidia makes its largest-ever purchase with Groq agreement MashableNvidia Strikes a Deal With Groq, an A.I. Chip Start-Up The New York Times

Texas State High School Football Finals Notebook: 191K Fans, Record Viewership, Multiple Arrests at AT&T Stadium
2025-12-26

Texas State High School Football Finals Notebook: 191K Fans, Record Viewership, Multiple Arrests at AT&T Stadium

Victory+ Debut: 2.1 Million Viewers Tune Into UIL Finals

Lakers get preferred starting lineup back in Christmas clash with Rockets
2025-12-26

Lakers get preferred starting lineup back in Christmas clash with Rockets

Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura return from injuries to join Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton on Thursday for just the seventh time all season.

2025-12-26

Attorney for former Middle East center director says University of Arkansas is under pressure

After more than 20 members of the Arkansas Senate released a statement last week weighing in on the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's discipline of the erstwhile director of the King Fahd Center for Middle East Studies, the former director's attorney is raising alarm about the impact of "political pressure" applied to the university in the case.

Salt Lake City ties Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
2025-12-26

Salt Lake City ties Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah

Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.

2025-12-26

Snowfall warnings cover swaths of B.C. Southern Interior - Castanet

Snowfall warnings cover swaths of B.C. Southern Interior CastanetSnowfall warning issued for North Thompson, Shuswap, Fraser Canyon CFJC Today KamloopsCold weather warnings issued for sections of northern B.C., snowfall warning for Whistler CBCSnowfall warning in place for Coquihalla Highway as 10-15 cm expected Kelowna Capital NewsSnowfall warnings issued for areas north of Lower Mainland CityNews Vancouver

Why do the Royal Family unwrap presents on Christmas Eve and not Christmas morning?
2025-12-26

Why do the Royal Family unwrap presents on Christmas Eve and not Christmas morning?

The royal family historically opens their Christmas gifts on December 24 rather than on actual Christmas Day for one reason that dates back centuries

"I kind of demand that same type of respect" - Chauncey Billups reflected on being an NBA coach
2025-12-26

"I kind of demand that same type of respect" - Chauncey Billups reflected on being an NBA coach

Chauncey talked about his NBA coaching journey and experience

Video shows aftermath of severe storm in California
2025-12-26

Video shows aftermath of severe storm in California

The Wrightwood community in San Bernardino County was hit by severe thunderstorms that triggered mudslides, rockslides and debris flows, leaving homes and cars buried in the muck.

SD Saturation Patrols Go To Sturgis And Winner, But Not Brookings After Public Notification
2025-12-26

SD Saturation Patrols Go To Sturgis And Winner, But Not Brookings After Public Notification

The South Dakota Highway Patrol didn’t visit Brookings for a saturation patrol that had been announced in advance by the city’s leadership.

2025-12-26

Bitget Closes November With $10B+ Stock Futures Volume And 34K BTC Reserves As UEX Momentum Accelerates

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its November 2025 Transparency Report, ...

2025-12-26

Bekaert - Update On The Share Buyback Program And Liquidity Agreement

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Update on the Share Buyback Program and the Liquidity Agreement Period from 18 December 2025 to 24 December 2025 Share Buyback Program On 21 November 2025, ...

Most Popular Members of Stray Kids, Ranked by Followers
2025-12-26

Most Popular Members of Stray Kids, Ranked by Followers

Stray Kids are taking over the planet. The K-pop band consists of eight members – Han, Lee Know, Bang Chan, Changbin, Hyunjin, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N – and has dominated global charts and headlined sold out tours worldwide with their catchy songs and powerful performances, winning them millions of fans. The band’s agency initially announced [...]

Review: Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, and Dominic Lopez star in ‘Chasing Christmas’ on Great American Family
2025-12-26

Review: Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, and Dominic Lopez star in ‘Chasing Christmas’ on Great American Family

Actors Trevor Donovan and Jillian Murray star in the new original holiday film "Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas," which premiered on December 21st on Great American Family.The post Review: Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, and Dominic Lopez star in ‘Chasing Christmas’ on Great American Family appeared first on Digital Journal.

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo All But Guarantees Yuka’s Death With a Forbidden Technique
2025-12-26

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo All But Guarantees Yuka’s Death With a Forbidden Technique

Image Courtesy of ShueishaWarning: This article contains spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga! Written by the original creator, Gege Akutami, and illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki, the short sequel series Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo was released in September this year. The manga became a major hit soon after its release, and its popularity only keeps rising as it enters the [...]The post Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo All But Guarantees Yuka’s Death With a Forbidden Technique appeared first on ComicBook.com.

Every Ridley Scott Sci-Fi & Fantasy Masterpiece, Ranked
2025-12-26

Every Ridley Scott Sci-Fi & Fantasy Masterpiece, Ranked

One of the most famous filmmakers in the industry is Ridley Scott, with a huge lineup of films across different genres – who hasn’t heard of Gladiator, Blade Runner, Napoleon, Alien, or Hannibal? The guy has built worlds that left a mark on cinema history and are stuck in the audience’s minds. But what about [...]The post Every Ridley Scott Sci-Fi & Fantasy Masterpiece, Ranked appeared first on ComicBook.com.

TFSA Investors: An Undervalued Cannabis Stock You Can Buy for $500 Right Now
2025-12-26

TFSA Investors: An Undervalued Cannabis Stock You Can Buy for $500 Right Now

Down almost 70% from all-time highs, Curaleaf is a TSX cannabis stock that trades at an attractive valuation in December 2025. The post TFSA Investors: An Undervalued Cannabis Stock You Can Buy for $500 Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

U.S. rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal
2025-12-26

U.S. rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal

The reduced trade highlights continuing tensions in the U.S.-China relationship in the months since Trump and Xi hammered out a truce.

Yen weakens as Tokyo inflation cools more than expected
2025-12-26

Yen weakens as Tokyo inflation cools more than expected

Consumer prices excluding fresh food in the capital rose 2.3% in December from a year earlier, slowing sharply from 2.8% in the previous month.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Skip Santa Rally As Prices Slip: Analyst Says BTC Daily Close Above This Level Will Trigger Move Toward $100,000
2025-12-26

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Skip Santa Rally As Prices Slip: Analyst Says BTC Daily Close Above This Level Will Trigger Move Toward $100,000

Leading cryptocurrencies stagnated on Christmas Day amid thin liquidity, while stock futures inched higher.CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded at 8:35 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-0.43%$87,267.64Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -0.91%$2,916.07XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) -1.15%$1.83Solana (CRYPTO:...

Best 5 Wind Turbine Inspection Software Platforms
2025-12-26

Best 5 Wind Turbine Inspection Software Platforms

Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable power, but as wind farms expand in size and complexity, maintaining turbine integrity becomes increasingly challenging. Turbines operate in extreme environments, exposed to constant mechanical stress, weather erosion, salt corrosion (offshore), and lightning strikes. Each of these factors can accelerate structural wear and reduce performance [...]

Fancamp Exploration (CVE:FNC) Trading Up 18.2% – Time to Buy?
2025-12-26

Fancamp Exploration (CVE:FNC) Trading Up 18.2% – Time to Buy?

Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (CVE:FNC – Get Free Report)’s share price shot up 18.2% during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as C$0.14 and last traded at C$0.13. 563,433 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 254% from the average session volume of 159,295 shares. The stock had previously closed at [...]

Fancamp Exploration (CVE:FNC) Stock Price Up 18.2% – Here’s What Happened
2025-12-26

Fancamp Exploration (CVE:FNC) Stock Price Up 18.2% – Here’s What Happened

Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (CVE:FNC – Get Free Report)’s share price traded up 18.2% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as C$0.14 and last traded at C$0.13. 563,433 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 254% from the average session volume of 159,295 shares. The stock had previously closed [...]

Cymat Technologies (CVE:CYM) Shares Down 8.3% – Here’s Why
2025-12-26

Cymat Technologies (CVE:CYM) Shares Down 8.3% – Here’s Why

Cymat Technologies Ltd. (CVE:CYM – Get Free Report) shares traded down 8.3% on Thursday . The stock traded as low as C$0.11 and last traded at C$0.11. 219,000 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 280% from the average session volume of 57,687 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.12. Cymat Technologies [...]

Azincourt Energy (CVE:AAZ) Shares Down 20% – Should You Sell?
2025-12-26

Azincourt Energy (CVE:AAZ) Shares Down 20% – Should You Sell?

Shares of Azincourt Energy Corp. (CVE:AAZ – Get Free Report) dropped 20% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as low as C$0.04 and last traded at C$0.04. Approximately 952,468 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 608% from the average daily volume of 134,611 shares. The stock had previously closed at [...]

Azincourt Energy (CVE:AAZ) Shares Down 20% – What’s Next?
2025-12-26

Azincourt Energy (CVE:AAZ) Shares Down 20% – What’s Next?

Azincourt Energy Corp. (CVE:AAZ – Get Free Report) shares fell 20% on Thursday . The company traded as low as C$0.04 and last traded at C$0.04. 952,468 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 608% from the average session volume of 134,611 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.05. Azincourt Energy Trading [...]

Azincourt Energy (CVE:AAZ) Shares Down 20% – Here’s Why
2025-12-26

Azincourt Energy (CVE:AAZ) Shares Down 20% – Here’s Why

Azincourt Energy Corp. (CVE:AAZ – Get Free Report) was down 20% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as C$0.04 and last traded at C$0.04. Approximately 952,468 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 608% from the average daily volume of 134,611 shares. The stock had previously closed at [...]

South pushes defense semiconductors to cut reliance on foreign supply
2025-12-26

South pushes defense semiconductors to cut reliance on foreign supply

South defense procurement agency is accelerating efforts to develop and certify defense-grade semiconductors, warning that reliance on foreign supply.

2025-12-26

Kent restaurant gives away hundreds of free Christmas meals - KOMO

Kent restaurant gives away hundreds of free Christmas meals KOMOSeattle-area restaurants continue tradition of free Christmas Day meals The Seattle TimesFood bank program ensures holiday meals for those in need KXLY.comNana’s Southern Kitchen to give away 1,000 free meals on Christmas Day in Kent iLoveKentNana's Southern Kitchen in Kent, WA served the community free Christmas meals FOX 13 Seattle

XPENG’s Mona M03 Gets Even Better
2025-12-26

XPENG’s Mona M03 Gets Even Better

XPENG’s Mona M03 has been critical to the company’s EV sales growth and march toward profitability this year. Across the first 11 months of the year, 163,299 units of the Mona M03 were delivered. That’s about 42% of the company’s 391,937 total deliveries. Now, the M03 is getting a refresh ... [continued]The post XPENG’s Mona M03 Gets Even Better appeared first on CleanTechnica.

This Early Oldsmobile Was Powered By A One-Cylinder Engine
2025-12-26

This Early Oldsmobile Was Powered By A One-Cylinder Engine

Modern engines use varying cylinder counts and configurations, but early models from historic brands like Oldsmobile had a simple approach to providing power.

DDR4 isn’t done yet, and that’s good news for PC builders
2025-12-26

DDR4 isn’t done yet, and that’s good news for PC builders

DDR5 memory prices have been climbing steadily, pushing many PC builders to look back at DDR4 as a more affordable option. That shift hasn’t gone unnoticed. Samsung is now expected to continue producing DDR4 into 2026, even after previously signaling plans to wind it down. The decision appears to be driven by sustained demand, particularly [...]The post DDR4 isn’t done yet, and that’s good news for PC builders appeared first on Gizmochina.

South Korea Prosecutor Seeks 10-Year Jail Term for Ex-President Yoon
2025-12-26

South Korea Prosecutor Seeks 10-Year Jail Term for Ex-President Yoon

By Heejin Kim, Joyce Lee and ‌Jack ​KimSEOUL, Dec 26 (Reuters) - South ‌Korea's special prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence on ​Friday...

Stocks Edge Up as Gold, Silver Climb to Records: Markets Wrap
2025-12-26

Stocks Edge Up as Gold, Silver Climb to Records: Markets Wrap

Stocks posted modest gains in Asia as the year-end rally extended, while gold and silver advanced to records. Trading was thin as a number of the region’s markets remained shut for holidays.

Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund Q3 2025 Commentary
2025-12-26

Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund Q3 2025 Commentary

Franklin Templeton reports that its tax-free income fund outperformed the benchmark during the third quarter. Learn why municipal bond yields remain attractive.

Netflix NFL viewers slam Kelly Clarkson's Christmas Day performance over heavy CGI editing
2025-12-26

Netflix NFL viewers slam Kelly Clarkson's Christmas Day performance over heavy CGI editing

Kelly Clarkson's Christmas Day performance during Netflix's NFL games sparked widespread criticism from viewers who called out the heavily CGI and AI-edited rendition of 'Underneath the Tree'

Henry Schein (NASDAQ:HSIC) and Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) Critical Review
2025-12-26

Henry Schein (NASDAQ:HSIC) and Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) Critical Review

Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH – Get Free Report) and Henry Schein (NASDAQ:HSIC – Get Free Report) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and analyst recommendations. Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of current [...]

Omni-Lite Industries Canada (OTCMKTS:OLNCF) and NN (NASDAQ:NNBR) Head-To-Head Survey
2025-12-26

Omni-Lite Industries Canada (OTCMKTS:OLNCF) and NN (NASDAQ:NNBR) Head-To-Head Survey

NN (NASDAQ:NNBR – Get Free Report) and Omni-Lite Industries Canada (OTCMKTS:OLNCF – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation. Volatility & Risk NN has a beta [...]

Analyzing Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN)
2025-12-26

Analyzing Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN)

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN – Get Free Report) and Impinj (NASDAQ:PI – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Valens [...]

KVH Industries (NASDAQ:KVHI) and UTStarcom (NASDAQ:UTSI) Head-To-Head Review
2025-12-26

KVH Industries (NASDAQ:KVHI) and UTStarcom (NASDAQ:UTSI) Head-To-Head Review

KVH Industries (NASDAQ:KVHI – Get Free Report) and UTStarcom (NASDAQ:UTSI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations. Insider and Institutional Ownership 73.7% of [...]

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) versus Freight Technologies (NASDAQ:FRGT) Financial Contrast
2025-12-26

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) versus Freight Technologies (NASDAQ:FRGT) Financial Contrast

Freight Technologies (NASDAQ:FRGT – Get Free Report) and Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH – Get Free Report) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and dividends. Institutional & Insider Ownership 6.2% of Freight [...]

Head to Head Review: Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB) vs. First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE)
2025-12-26

Head to Head Review: Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB) vs. First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE)

Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB – Get Free Report) and First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability. Dividends Old National Bancorp pays an [...]

Toyota art show highlights its desire to transcend carmaking
2025-12-26

Toyota art show highlights its desire to transcend carmaking

AutomobilesToyota art show highlights its desire to transcend carmakingProjection exhibit in Yokohama part of company's diversification driveThe works of Austrian masters such as Gustav Klimt are projected onto the walls and floors of the Moveum Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, on Dec. 18. (Photo by...

'Humans are the most important part' of investing, says a fund manager whose firm makes every call with algorithms
2025-12-26

'Humans are the most important part' of investing, says a fund manager whose firm makes every call with algorithms

The internet was becoming mainstream in the late 90s, but Miro Mitev was head-down exploring something that wouldn't become popular for decades: AI.Now an asset manager, Mitev was an early adopter of AI in finance after discovering the capabilities of neural networks in 1997 while studying at the...

TSMC Kumamoto plant leaves concerns over water impact
2025-12-26

TSMC Kumamoto plant leaves concerns over water impact

While the local economy has been boosted by the full-scale launch of operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)'s first Japan plant a year ago, residents remain concerned about its impact on groundwater.The world's largest contract chipmaker kicked off full-scale operations...

Hooked on the claw: how crane games conquered Japan's arcades
2025-12-26

Hooked on the claw: how crane games conquered Japan's arcades

As school and work wrap up, crowds fill Tokyo's many bustling arcade halls -- not to battle it out in fighting games, but to snag plush toys from claw machines.

2025-12-26

How Does Android's New AirDrop-Style Feature Actually Work? - SlashGear

How Does Android's New AirDrop-Style Feature Actually Work? SlashGear

How Does Android's New AirDrop-Style Feature Actually Work?
2025-12-26

How Does Android's New AirDrop-Style Feature Actually Work?

Google's introduction of AirDrop compatibility to the Pixel 10 was a big (and welcome) surprise, but how did the company's engineers actually pull it off?

Pope Leo offers first Christmas message
2025-12-26

Pope Leo offers first Christmas message

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, offered his first Christmas sermon as pontiff on Thursday, praying for peace from wars and freedom from economic distress. A crowd of 26,000 gathered to hear the words of the pontiff during the annual “Urbi et Orbi” address from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. “If he...

When does the 'Stranger Things' finale drop on Netflix?
2025-12-26

When does the 'Stranger Things' finale drop on Netflix?

With the second batch of episodes from the final season now out, there's just one more to go. Here's what to know about timing and episode runtimes.

These 59 post-holiday Amazon deals drop kitchen and home upgrades for clearance prices
2025-12-26

These 59 post-holiday Amazon deals drop kitchen and home upgrades for clearance prices

Save big on robot vacuums, air fryers, air purifiers, kitchen appliances, and tons of other devices to improve your home life.The post These 59 post-holiday Amazon deals drop kitchen and home upgrades for clearance prices appeared first on Popular Science.

Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget
2025-12-26

Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget

The Japanese government on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists. The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some nine trillion yen for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae [...]The post Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget appeared first on Digital Journal.

US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
2025-12-26

US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country. The Nigerian foreign ministry early Friday confirmed the air strikes, describing them as “precision hits on terrorist targets” in the country. The Department [...]The post US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria appeared first on Digital Journal.

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
2025-12-26

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region. The draft budget for fiscal 2026 beginning April is up 9.4% [...]

2025-12-26

Even the Companies Making Humanoid Robots Think They’re Overhyped

Despite billions of dollars in investment, startups say their androids can only perform simple tasks.