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5 top-rated used small SUVs
2025-12-22

5 top-rated used small SUVs

Edmunds reports on top-rated used small SUVs, including the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-50, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Tucson.

Can your auto insurance policy be canceled in the first 60 days?
2025-12-22

Can your auto insurance policy be canceled in the first 60 days?

CheapInsurance.com reports that auto insurance policies can be canceled within 60 days for various reasons, including misrepresentation or undisclosed risks.

Computer vision connects real-world images with building layouts
2025-12-22

Computer vision connects real-world images with building layouts

A Cornell research team has introduced a new method that helps machines make connections between what’s on the ground and how it represented on a map – an advance that could improve robotics, navigation systems and 3D modeling.

Book examines life purpose, from ancient wisdom to emerging science
2025-12-22

Book examines life purpose, from ancient wisdom to emerging science

In a new book, “Purpose in Life as Ancient but Nascent,” psychology professor Anthony Burrow and colleagues explore purpose through the lens of psychology, philosophy and human development to help readers cultivate a sense of purpose.

Op-Ed | Don’t cry for Elise Stefanik
2025-12-22

Op-Ed | Don’t cry for Elise Stefanik

The story of Elise Stefanik’s political rise and fall is a parable of a young woman’s all-consuming drive for political stardom and her crushing downfall at the hands of a despotic tyrant. Stefanik was the youngest woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. A Harvard educated liberal with political ambitions, she was skilled at... Read More

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield
2025-12-22

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield

The prohibition on "live fire" training that includes animals is part of this year's annual defense bill, although other uses of animals for wartime training will continue.

2025-12-22

WhiteHawk Launches Cyber Analyst Platform as a Service (PaaS), to Scale Cyber Higher Education, Internships & Research, Now Available Through Carahsoft

Proven, Scalable, Instrumented Cyber PaaS Enablement for All Academic Institutions to Conduct Hundreds of Virtual Cyber Internships/Capstone Programs and Big Data Research & DevelopmentPERTH, Australia, and RESTON, Va., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WhiteHawk CEC Inc., the first global online, AI/ML-based Cyber Risk PaaS and Cybersecurity Exchange, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced the launch of WhiteHawk's Cyber Risk Program, Cyber Risk Radar and Cyber Analyst PaaS. As WhiteHawk's Master Government Aggregator®, Carahsoft will bring the next generation Cyber Analyst PaaS to the Public Sector through Carahsoft's reseller partners and National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint, The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and OMNIA Partners contracts.WhiteHawk's Cyber Analyst PaaS is tailored to clients of all sizes, to enable cost-effective, informed action that addresses cyber risk for Academic, State & Local, Critical Infrastructure and Supply Chain Risk Management needs. The program moves beyond traditional cyber internships, capstones and courses, providing continuous access to hands-on experiential education across risk, compliance, vulnerability, mitigation and action plans. It ensures all cyber academic programs and degrees have an impactful, 360 Cyber Internship or Capstone, connecting and practicing more than 14 key frameworks to include NIST 800-171, CMMC, FAIR and maturity models. The program runs a mentor-to-intern ratio of 1:20, supported by subject matter experts and scaling to hundreds of internships or capstones per year. It is based on a secure, scalable PaaS that supports ongoing experiential learning and can be tailored to complement any cyber academic programs, degrees and certifications."We are proud to partner with ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-12-22

This Fungus Grew Inside Chernobyl's Nuclear Reactor, Feeding on Radiation, Now NASA Wants to Use It for Space Travel - Indian Defence Review

This Fungus Grew Inside Chernobyl's Nuclear Reactor, Feeding on Radiation, Now NASA Wants to Use It for Space Travel Indian Defence Review

2025-12-22

National Date Nut Bread Day fills kitchens with holiday warmth and nostalgia

Each Dec. 22, National Date Nut Bread Day returns with a loaf that has long been part of holiday kitchens and cold mornings. Old recipe ... Read moreThe post National Date Nut Bread Day fills kitchens with holiday warmth and...

2025-12-22

13 Christmas appetizers that make every gathering more merry

These Christmas appetizers keep hosting simple while still feeling special. They’re easy to set out, fun to share, and bring the kind of warm energy that makes holiday gatherings even better.The post 13 Christmas appetizers that make every gathering more...

Swearing Might Actually Make You Stronger, Science Says
2025-12-22

Swearing Might Actually Make You Stronger, Science Says

It’s always fun when scientific research confirms something we’ve always suspected. It turns out that dropping a well-timed swear word might actually help you push harder, thus boosting your physical performance. A new study published in American Psychologist adds to what is clearly a growing body of evidence that isn’t just suggesting, but is screaming [...]The post Swearing Might Actually Make You Stronger, Science Says appeared first on VICE.

2025-12-22

AI Could Help Predict Nutrition Risks in ICU Patients, Study Finds

A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict which critically ill patients on ventilators are at risk of underfeeding, potentially enabling clinicians to adjust nutrition early and improve patient care. Details of the study were published in the December 17 online issue of Nature Communications [https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-66200-1].

2025-12-22

Blueprint Facial: New Paradigm In Plastic Surgery Combines Art And Science

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Facial Rejuvenation Inspired by Architecture: A New Paradigm in Plastic SurgeryImagine walking through the curves of the Museum of Contemporary Art in ...

LLNL and Fraunhofer ILT Partner on Next-Generation Fusion Lasers
2025-12-22

LLNL and Fraunhofer ILT Partner on Next-Generation Fusion Lasers

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) are joining forces to transition laser-ignited inertial fusion from experiments to industrial applications in a collaboration called ICONIC-FL (International Cooperation on Next-gen Inertial Confinement Fusion Lasers).

Photos Are Being Deleted From the Epstein Files
2025-12-22

Photos Are Being Deleted From the Epstein Files

"What else is being covered up?"The post Photos Are Being Deleted From the Epstein Files appeared first on Futurism.

2025-12-22

These ambitious expeditions could radically change our understanding of the global ocean - Canadian Geographic

These ambitious expeditions could radically change our understanding of the global ocean Canadian Geographic

PFAS concentrations can double with every step up the food chain
2025-12-22

PFAS concentrations can double with every step up the food chain

A new UNSW-led global meta-analysis shows that PFAS concentrations can double at every step up the food chain, leaving top predators—and humans—potentially exposed to higher chemical loads.

Simulations explore Neanderthal and modern human encounters in ancient Europe
2025-12-22

Simulations explore Neanderthal and modern human encounters in ancient Europe

Using a specially developed simulation model, researchers at the University of Cologne have traced and analyzed the dynamics of possible encounters between Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans on the Iberian Peninsula during the Paleolithic period for the first time.

AI mimics human-like intuition to explore and analyze chemical reactions
2025-12-22

AI mimics human-like intuition to explore and analyze chemical reactions

Chemical reactions are the breaking and forming of chemical bonds, which are fundamental to the creation of new technologies. Inevitably, discovering and developing new chemical reactions is a time-intensive process of trial and error.

Social media users in the Central Valley are freaking out about unusual fog, and what might be in it
2025-12-22

Social media users in the Central Valley are freaking out about unusual fog, and what might be in it

A 400-mile blanket of fog has socked in California's Central Valley for weeks. Scientists and meteorologists say the conditions for such persistent cloud cover are ripe: an early wet season, cold temperatures and a stable, unmoving high pressure system.

New nuclear fusion lasers that fire 15 shots a second to be built by US-German team
2025-12-22

New nuclear fusion lasers that fire 15 shots a second to be built by US-German team

A US–German project aims to turn fusion lasers into industrial systems capable of 15 shots per second for 24/7 power plants.

2025 NDAA Accelerates Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Energy Security
2025-12-22

2025 NDAA Accelerates Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Energy Security

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law, embeds provisions to accelerate advanced nuclear reactors like SMRs for military and energy security, fostering innovation amid surging demands. It promotes public-private partnerships, domestic fuel chains, and oversight, signaling a bipartisan push for a U.S. nuclear revival.

REPORT: Guardians Explored Reunion With Lane Thomas
2025-12-22

REPORT: Guardians Explored Reunion With Lane Thomas

The Cleveland Guardians may not have re-signed Lane Thomas, but the front office reportedly explored a reunion with the veteran outfielder.

Huskies earn conference win over Alleghany
2025-12-22

Huskies earn conference win over Alleghany

WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County varsity men’s basketball team won their conference opener in dramatic fashion with a 60-56 win over Alleghany in overtime on Dec. 12.

2025-12-22

‘We knew we were scammed:’ Siloam Springs couple loses $35,000, shares story as warning to others

BENTONVILLE -- Darlene Mosher and her husband, Bill, say they fell victim to a scam last month and lost $35,000 they may never see again.

2025-12-22

Steelers report card: Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren bring team one step closer to playoffs - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers report card: Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren bring team one step closer to playoffs Pittsburgh Post-GazetteLions own loss after late OPI calls: 'It's on us' ESPNDetroit Lions stoic after devastating finish vs Steelers: 'It's on us' Yahoo SportsThe Lions’ playoff hopes are in peril after one of the wildest losses of the NFL season NBC NewsPittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions Live Score and Stats - December 21, 2025 Gametracker CBS Sports

Sens outmuscle Marlies to snap losing skid
2025-12-22

Sens outmuscle Marlies to snap losing skid

There didn't appear to be too much exhaustion or love lost from the Belleville Senators in another eventful Battle of Ontario on Sunday afternoon. The...

No comment from DK Metcalf, Steelers’ coach after fan altercation at Ford Field
2025-12-22

No comment from DK Metcalf, Steelers’ coach after fan altercation at Ford Field

The Steelers' wide receiver was seen on the CBS broadcast taking a swing at a fan leaning over the railing during the matchup.

Ex-Patriots Captain Volunteers Services After Brutal Injury Stretch
2025-12-22

Ex-Patriots Captain Volunteers Services After Brutal Injury Stretch

The New England Patriots can’t catch a break with regards to the injury report... It’s been a tough stretch for the club, which saw running back TreVeyon Henderson (head), wide receiver Stefon Diggs (head), and offensive linemen Morgan Moses (knee) and Thayer Munford Jr. (ankle) all make trips to the blue medical tent during Sunday’s [...]

Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens loss to Patriots early with back injury
2025-12-22

Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens loss to Patriots early with back injury

Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.

Lamar Jackson ruled out of Ravens-Patriots game with back injury
2025-12-22

Lamar Jackson ruled out of Ravens-Patriots game with back injury

Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.

Jared Goff rips 'bad call' at end of Lions' loss
2025-12-22

Jared Goff rips 'bad call' at end of Lions' loss

Quarterback Jared Goff spoke out about an offensive pass interference call that went against the Detroit Lions late in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Patriots game in first half with back injury
2025-12-22

Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Patriots game in first half with back injury

Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.

Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Patriots game with back injury
2025-12-22

Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Patriots game with back injury

Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.

2025-12-22

AEW Collision results (SPOILERS) for the December 25th 2025 edition (Continental Classic semi-finals determined) - NoDQ.com

AEW Collision results (SPOILERS) for the December 25th 2025 edition (Continental Classic semi-finals determined) NoDQ.comAEW Collision Holiday Bash Results: December 20, 2025 – Knight Shocks Okada, Windsor Beats Moné in Open Title Challenge, More AEWAEW Collision Holiday Bash results, live discussion: Mercedes Moné open challenge Cageside SeatsAEW Collision Holiday Bash live results: Mercedes Mone title defense F4W/WONAEW Collision Results 12/20 - Mercedes Moné Defends Title In England, Knight Vs. Okada Wrestling Inc.

The Good, Bad and Ugly From Cardinals' Loss to Falcons
2025-12-22

The Good, Bad and Ugly From Cardinals' Loss to Falcons

The Arizona Cardinals again couldn't find the win column. Here's the good, bad and ugly from their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Edited pictures of British influencer falsely linked to Bondi attack
2025-12-22

Edited pictures of British influencer falsely linked to Bondi attack

As Australia reeled from its worst mass shooting in decades, baseless rumours surfaced online that one of the attackers was named Khaled Al-Nabulsi, a...

’60 Minutes’ Pulls Report on “Brutal and Torturous Conditions” at El Salvador Prison Where Trump Administration Sent Deportees
2025-12-22

’60 Minutes’ Pulls Report on “Brutal and Torturous Conditions” at El Salvador Prison Where Trump Administration Sent Deportees

The report, which CBS News delayed just a few hours before it was supposed to air, will air on a future date.

Carucci Take 2: In the long run, difficulty of Bills’ win vs. bad Browns won’t matter
2025-12-22

Carucci Take 2: In the long run, difficulty of Bills’ win vs. bad Browns won’t matter

Of course, it should have been easier, even for a team that insists on doing things the hard way. The 3-12 Browns are inept. Still, the better team came out on top.

The 2025 media lesson: Talk to everyone
2025-12-22

The 2025 media lesson: Talk to everyone

Ben’s view“The president will speak to anyone — that’s one of the great things about him,” the White House deputy chief of staff, James Blair, told me before a Semafor convening in Washington earlier this month.That even includes — perhaps especially includes — the hated news media, members of...

Instagram’s Adam Mosseri on how to beat TikTok — on your phone and in your living room
2025-12-22

Instagram’s Adam Mosseri on how to beat TikTok — on your phone and in your living room

The NewsA day before Instagram’s new integration for Amazon Fire smart TVs was set to roll out, Adam Mosseri, who runs the platform for Meta, admitted to Semafor that he isn’t sure how people will use the app on their televisions.Maybe people will start by watching Reels passively, he said, or...

2025-12-22

CBS News Pulls ‘60 Minutes’ Segment; Correspondent Calls Decision Political

News organization says the segment about El Salvador prison where Trump administration sent deportees needed additional reporting.

Alibaba, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break
2025-12-22

Alibaba, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break

Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday alongside Asia-Pacific markets, with traders upbeat about finishing the year on a strong note.The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.3 per cent to 25,760.36 as of 9.55am local time, paring some of the 1.1 per cent loss last week. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.9 per...

ActBlue quietly sponsors progressive content creators
2025-12-22

ActBlue quietly sponsors progressive content creators

The ScoopA key organ of Democratic politics is starting to invest its money in building up a broader progressive media ecosystem.In recent months, ActBlue, the go-to payment platform for online donations, has quietly stepped up its investment in left-leaning online media and content creators...

2025-12-22

Inside the idea of 50-year mortgages

Carter Evans reports on the perceived benefits and downsides of 50-year mortgages.

DXP Enterprises: Cash Is Strong, Growth Lagging, Wait For Signals
2025-12-22

DXP Enterprises: Cash Is Strong, Growth Lagging, Wait For Signals

DXP Enterprises' recent growth is driven by acquisitions, while organic growth and margins remain flat and uninspiring. Read why DXPE stock is a Hold.

‘La Granja VIP’ Season 1 Finale: Winner Crowned On Disney+ & TV Azteca; Season 2 Confirmed — Updating Live
2025-12-22

‘La Granja VIP’ Season 1 Finale: Winner Crowned On Disney+ & TV Azteca; Season 2 Confirmed — Updating Live

After many weeks living without luxury and contact from the outside world, La Granja VIP crowned its Season 1 winner on Disney+ (in Latin America) and TV Azteca. Adal Ramones and Kristal Silva co-host the reality series, and on Sunday, December 21, the winner of the competition was announced after 71 days. During a recap [...]

LARRY ELDER: What Rob Reiner Said About And Did To Donald Trump
2025-12-22

LARRY ELDER: What Rob Reiner Said About And Did To Donald Trump

Yes, President Donald Trump could have taken the high ground rather than excoriating Rob Reiner, the actor, director and producer found stabbed to death, along with his wife. The Reiners' son, Nick, has been arrested in connection with the murders.

Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
2025-12-22

Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

2025-12-22

Rand Paul Calls Partial Release Of Epstein Files A 'Big Mistake' For Trump

Rand Paul Calls Partial Release Of Epstein Files A 'Big Mistake' For Trump During an interview on ABC’s This Week with ABC’s Jonathan Karl on Sunday, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky delivered a blunt warning about the administration’s handling of the Epstein records, echoing concerns raised by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been relentless on the issue.Massie forced the release vote and has accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of violating the law by slow-walking and limiting disclosure. Paul did not dispute the core of that argument.Instead, he went further, laying out exactly why half-measures on Epstein are political poison.“I’ve supported transparency on the Epstein files from the beginning,” Paul said. “I’ve voted repeatedly to release them. I think it’s a good idea.”Paul explained why that approach is doomed to fail.“I think that trust in government is at a low ebb, and that people need to trust that justice is the same whether you’re rich or poor,” he said.“And people tend to believe that some rich people got off scot-free in this — in the Epstein case, the Epstein files.” Despite the Democrats’ attempts to weaponize the release of the files against Trump, the fact remains that the Biden administration sat on the files for four years—a decision that former Vice President Kamala Harris defends—despite endless rhetoric about transparency. Trump returned to office promising real transparency, and even Trump’s allies believe the administration has failed to live up to its promise fully.Paul made clear that the administration’s fundamental mistake came when officials hyped the release and then appeared to back away once the spotlight intensified.“I think it’s a big mistake,” Paul said.“Look, the administration has struggled for months and months with something they initially ginned up and then sort of tried to tamp down.” Paul warned that partial disclosure guarantees prolonged political fallout.“So, any evidence or any kind of indication that there’s not a full reveal on this, this will just plague them for months and months more,” he said.He’s right. Democrats have been insinuating for months that the Epstein files would somehow incriminate Trump, despite zero evidence. Paul offered simple advice that should not require a Senate seat to understand.“So, my suggestion would be — give up all the information, release it,” he said.“What’s going to happen to people if they don’t? That will play out over time. But my suggestion to them is be transparent and release everything the law requires of you.”When Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the documents failed to deliver the left’s long-promised bombshell, Democrats pivoted to conspiracy theories and bureaucratic excuses. For example, Democrats pounced when a photo from the Epstein files was briefly removed from the online cache of Epstein-related material. This led to conspiracy theories that the Department of Justice was trying to protect Trump. In an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche discussed the photo and the reason for the redactions in the files.Blanche explained the removal had “nothing to do with President Trump” and was instead prompted by concerns over victim privacy after officials realized the images contained identifiable women. He stressed that DOJ policy allows victims, their lawyers, or advocacy groups to request that any document or photo identifying them be taken down and reviewed, a process he said explained the temporary disappearance of the materials. "Well, you can see in that photo, there’s photographs of women," Blanche said. "And so we learned after releasing that photograph that there were concerns about those, about those women, and the fact that we had put that photo up. So we pulled that photo down."Blanche also noted that numerous photos of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein have long been public, and that Trump himself has acknowledged socializing with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s before cutting ties with him years before Epstein’s 2006 arrest. Given that history, Blanche dismissed as “laughable” the notion that the department would selectively hide a single image to protect the president when “dozens” of similar photos are already in circulation. .@DAGToddBlanche: "The absurdity of us pulling down a photo — a single photo — because President Trump was in it is laughable, and the fact that everybody is trying to act like that's the case is a reflection of their true motivation." pic.twitter.com/9u7ZjgL4m7— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 21, 2025Democrats have failed to produce a promised “smoking gun” linking Trump to Epstein’s crimes despite years of access to the files under the Biden administration, and are now seizing on procedural moves in the document release to sustain conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, if Republicans want to prove they mean what they say, the path forward is obvious. Release everything required by law. Let the facts land where they may. The longer Washington drags its feet, the louder the suspicion grows, and the harder it becomes to argue that this time is different. Tyler DurdenSun, 12/21/2025 - 21:35

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 15 people, official says
2025-12-22

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 15 people, official says

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 15 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said. The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a to...

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, official says
2025-12-22

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, official says

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.

2025-12-22

iPhone Fold may face major supply delays after launch - Báo VietNamNet

iPhone Fold may face major supply delays after launch Báo VietNamNetAnalysts Are Hot on the Foldable iPhone. Should You Buy AAPL Stock Before Apple’s Next Big Product Launch? Yahoo FinanceFoldable iPhone May Debut in 2026 With Limited Availability iPhone in CanadaHere’s why you may have to wait until 2027 to get an iPhone Fold 9to5MaciPhone Fold Prototype Rumored To Feature Side-Mounted Touch ID Instead Of Face ID To Achieve A Thinner Design; One Punch-Hole & One Under-Display Camera Also Present Wccftech

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting
2025-12-22

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting

Australia’s most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country’s strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying “terrorist” symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week. A father and son are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, killing 15 people [...]The post Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting appeared first on Digital Journal.

Ackman pitches radical SPARC deal to Elon Musk to take SpaceX public (Tesla-linked route)
2025-12-22

Ackman pitches radical SPARC deal to Elon Musk to take SpaceX public (Tesla-linked route)

Summary:Ackman proposes taking SpaceX public via a SPARC mergerTesla shareholders would receive rights to invest in SpaceXStructure avoids IPO fees, dilution and market timing riskPershing Square commits $4bn at the same valuationPath created for a future xAI listingAckman is offering Musk a way to take SpaceX public without Wall Street banks, without IPO fees, and without favouring big institutions. By giving Tesla shareholders special rights to buy SpaceX shares first, he aims to reward loyalty, broaden access, and lock in a fixed valuation insulated from market swings — while positioning Pershing Square as a long-term strategic partner across Musk’s companies.---Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman has floated an unconventional proposal to Elon Musk that would take SpaceX public while bypassing the traditional IPO process and rewarding existing Tesla shareholders.In a detailed public message, Ackman suggested merging SpaceX with Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, a newly approved acquisition vehicle that operates differently from a conventional SPAC. Instead of raising capital upfront, SPARC distributes special purpose acquisition rights — known as SPARs — which give holders the option, but not the obligation, to invest in a future deal at a fixed price.Under Ackman’s proposal, SPARs would be distributed to Tesla shareholders, giving them priority access to the SpaceX IPO. Shareholders could either exercise those rights to buy SpaceX shares or sell the SPARs in the market for cash, effectively monetising the opportunity.Ackman argues this structure would “democratise” the IPO process by allowing everyday investors — not just institutions — to participate on equal terms. Pershing Square would commit $4 billion of its own capital at the same valuation, acting as a cornerstone investor and performing due diligence on behalf of SPAR holders.A key feature of the proposal is cost and dilution avoidance. Ackman says the transaction would involve no underwriting fees, no founder shares, no warrants and no sponsor promote — features that have drawn criticism in both traditional IPOs and SPAC deals. SpaceX would list with a pure common-stock structure and minimal transaction costs.Ackman also suggested a longer-term strategy. Investors who exercise SPARs in the SpaceX deal would receive rights in a second SPARC vehicle, which could later be used to take xAI public at Musk’s discretion.Valuation flexibility is central to the pitch. By adjusting the exercise price of SPARs, SpaceX could raise anywhere from roughly $40 billion to nearly $150 billion, while retaining control over how much capital comes from new shares versus existing ones.Ackman said a definitive agreement could be reached within 45 days, with the transaction announced as early as mid-February, pending regulatory approval. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Scenes from the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk
2025-12-22

Scenes from the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk

he widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk turned a verbal flub on Sunday by rapper Nicki Minaj into a moment of consolation after the entertainer made an "assassin" reference while lauding conservative leaders.

2025-12-22

Skanska Divests Two Office Buildings In Copenhagen, Denmark, For DKK 1.0 Billion, About SEK 1.5 Billion

(MENAFN - PR Newswire)STOCKHOLM, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has divested two fully leased office buildings in –restad City in Copenhagen, Denmark, for about DKK 1.0 billion, about SEK ...

Oppo Find X9 Ultra to feature dual 200MP cameras
2025-12-22

Oppo Find X9 Ultra to feature dual 200MP cameras

Recent reports have claimed that the upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will be the only phone with dual 200-megapixel cameras. However, a new leak that has surfaced suggests that Oppo has revised the Find X9 Ultra’s camera setup, and it is now tipped to feature dual 200-megapixel cameras. Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s revised camera specs leaked [...]The post Oppo Find X9 Ultra to feature dual 200MP cameras appeared first on Gizmochina.

Buying These 3 Perfect ETFs Could Make You a Millionaire Retiree
2025-12-22

Buying These 3 Perfect ETFs Could Make You a Millionaire Retiree

By focusing on ETFs that emphasize low cost, diversification, and growth potential, the title of "millionaire" isn't out of reach.

Micron Stock Is Soaring. Time to Buy?
2025-12-22

Micron Stock Is Soaring. Time to Buy?

Micron's revenue growth has been astounding, but is this momentum sustainable?

2025-12-22

Princeton Debate Panel Team Practice - Sparring

Routine practice by Princeton's intercollegiate debate team, the Princeton Debate Panel. Note that this room specifically is for the World Championship contingent or our most competitive varsities to conduct spars separate from Novice Training to be conducted in Senate Chamber below.

2025-12-22

Christmas Eve Worship Service

Join us for a Christmas Eve Worship Service, preached by Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames, Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel. Music prelude begins at 6:30 p.m. Music performed by the Princeton University Christmas Eve Choir with Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music, and with Eric Plutz, University Organist.

2025-12-22

Princeton Debate Panel Team Practice

Routine practice time for the Princeton Debate Panel, Princeton's intercollegiate debate team.

$6 million roundabout planned for Route 50 in Milton
2025-12-22

$6 million roundabout planned for Route 50 in Milton

MILTON — Plans for a $6 million roundabout at the intersection of Route 50 and Northline Road have been unveiled. The Saratoga County Department of Public Works along with CHA Consulting, Inc are working together on the project.

3 Major Yuji Fights Teased in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3’s Latest Trailer
2025-12-22

3 Major Yuji Fights Teased in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3’s Latest Trailer

Image Courtesy of MAPPAWarning: This article contains spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga! The upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is right around the corner, and it’s going to be a lot more intense than even the Shibuya Incident Arc. The sorcerers not only have to deal with the aftermath of such a brutal incident, but they also have [...]The post 3 Major Yuji Fights Teased in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3’s Latest Trailer appeared first on ComicBook.com.

7 Most Idiotic Decisions By Harry Potter Characters, Ranked
2025-12-22

7 Most Idiotic Decisions By Harry Potter Characters, Ranked

Image Courtesy of Warner BrosPoor choices often lead to good storytelling, but some of the dumbest decisions made by Harry Potter characters are just too frustrating to overlook. Throughout the fantasy franchise, there are numerous examples of characters making bad decisions. Sometimes, these feel in line with their personalities. However, on occasion, they’re idiotic — even taking the characters’ [...]The post 7 Most Idiotic Decisions By Harry Potter Characters, Ranked appeared first on ComicBook.com.

Australia to Require Up to a Quarter of New Gas for Local Market
2025-12-22

Australia to Require Up to a Quarter of New Gas for Local Market

Australia will require natural gas exporters to reserve as much as a quarter of new production for domestic use, in a bid to tackle high prices and a forecast shortfall on its more populated east coast.

2025-12-22

Easy money defined Asia in 2025, but tightening curbs hint at harder times

The real hit - if there is to be one - from the barriers erected by the White House will only be truly felt in 2026

Alix Earle stuns in itty bitty bikini after split from NFL player Braxton Berrios
2025-12-22

Alix Earle stuns in itty bitty bikini after split from NFL player Braxton Berrios

Shortly after starring on Dancing with the Stars, it was confirmed Alix Earle had split from her boyfriend, Houston Texans' wide receiver Braxton Berros.

2025-12-22

Spoiler On Another Title Match Coming To AEW Worlds End Pay-Per-View - Ringside News

Spoiler On Another Title Match Coming To AEW Worlds End Pay-Per-View Ringside NewsUpdated Card For AEW Worlds End 411MANIA

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, 'terror symbols' ban after shooting
2025-12-22

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, 'terror symbols' ban after shooting

Australia's most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country's strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying "terrorist" symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week.

Shaw Festival to bring productions to Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
2025-12-22

Shaw Festival to bring productions to Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre

Theatre festival based in Niagara-on-the-Lake will take up three-year artistic residency in Toronto

2025-12-22

My Resignation From The Heritage Foundation

The Volokh ConspiracyMostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent12/21/2025Dear Dr. Roberts,It is with deep regret that I must resign my position as Senior Editor of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution. Indeed, I could not have even conceived of such...

Medical tourism comes to Japan with new pilot project near airport
2025-12-22

Medical tourism comes to Japan with new pilot project near airport

Travel & LeisureMedical tourism comes to Japan with new pilot project near airportRailway operator Keikyu, travel agency JTB aim for full launch in FY2026A medical tour participant is accompanied by an interpreter to hear her comprehensive health checkup results. (Photo by Yurika Yoneda)TOKYO...

2025-12-22

OpenAI ‘Compute Margin’ Doubles Over Nearly Two Years

OpenAI has reportedly seen better margins from its paid offerings this year. A report Sunday (Dec. 21) from The Information — also cited by Bloomberg News — says the artificial intelligence (AI) startup has improved on its “compute margin,” an in-house metric for the share of revenue after...

2025-12-22

Tariff Refund Could Pose ‘Administrative Problem’ for White House

The Supreme Court is weighing the legality of the White House’s wide-ranging tariffs. But if the justices decide against the Trump administration, a ruling requiring repayment of the duties would be a major challenge, the president’s top economic adviser said in an interview Sunday (Dec....

Congress eyes hearings on Warner Bros. Discovery battle — but nothing binding
2025-12-22

Congress eyes hearings on Warner Bros. Discovery battle — but nothing binding

The NewsLawmakers on both sides of the Capitol are preparing for possible hearings on Netflix and Paramount’s battle for Warner Bros. Discovery — but the type of legislation that could stop or alter any deal is very likely out of reach.As the WBD fight gets nastier, Congress is already weighing...

WNBA Could Soon Go On Strike As Players Almost Unanimously Revolt Against League
2025-12-22

WNBA Could Soon Go On Strike As Players Almost Unanimously Revolt Against League

With neither side willing to budge, we could potentially see a strike in the WNBA

Comedy writer vows to spoof Trump-Kennedy Center after buying websites
2025-12-22

Comedy writer vows to spoof Trump-Kennedy Center after buying websites

"Mad TV" and "South Park" writer Toby Morton, a "creator of anti-fascist websites," bought trumpkennedycenter.org and trumpkennedycenter.com.

Riding along on the CPKC Holiday Train
2025-12-22

Riding along on the CPKC Holiday Train

Canadian Pacific Railway decked out its first holiday train 27 years ago. Now merged with Kansas City Southern and known as CPKC, the company is delivering festive fun all across North America. Lana Zak started her travels in Milwaukee.

Comparing Svenska Handelsbanken Ab Publ (OTCMKTS:SVNLY) & Intesa Sanpaolo (OTCMKTS:ISNPY)
2025-12-22

Comparing Svenska Handelsbanken Ab Publ (OTCMKTS:SVNLY) & Intesa Sanpaolo (OTCMKTS:ISNPY)

Intesa Sanpaolo (OTCMKTS:ISNPY – Get Free Report) and Svenska Handelsbanken Ab Publ (OTCMKTS:SVNLY – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk and institutional ownership. Analyst Ratings This is a summary [...]

Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) & Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Critical Review
2025-12-22

Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) & Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Critical Review

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT – Get Free Report) and Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings. Analyst Recommendations This is a [...]

FG Nexus (NASDAQ:FGNX) versus Presurance (NASDAQ:PRHI) Financial Comparison
2025-12-22

FG Nexus (NASDAQ:FGNX) versus Presurance (NASDAQ:PRHI) Financial Comparison

Presurance (NASDAQ:PRHI – Get Free Report) and FG Nexus (NASDAQ:FGNX – Get Free Report) are both financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends. Profitability This table compares Presurance and FG Nexus’ [...]

Financial Survey: Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) & Its Peers
2025-12-22

Financial Survey: Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) & Its Peers

Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ:PAA – Get Free Report) is one of 16 public companies in the “Pipelines, Except Natural Gas” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare Plains All American Pipeline to similar businesses based on the strength of its profitability, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, [...]

Contrasting Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) & OMV (OTCMKTS:OMVKY)
2025-12-22

Contrasting Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) & OMV (OTCMKTS:OMVKY)

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) and OMV (OTCMKTS:OMVKY – Get Free Report) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability. Valuation and Earnings This table compares Exxon Mobil [...]

Henderson Land Development (OTCMKTS:HLDCY) and British Land (OTCMKTS:BTLCY) Head to Head Survey
2025-12-22

Henderson Land Development (OTCMKTS:HLDCY) and British Land (OTCMKTS:BTLCY) Head to Head Survey

British Land (OTCMKTS:BTLCY – Get Free Report) and Henderson Land Development (OTCMKTS:HLDCY – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends. Dividends British Land pays an annual dividend [...]

Head-To-Head Survey: Biotricity (OTCMKTS:BTCY) vs. 111 (NASDAQ:YI)
2025-12-22

Head-To-Head Survey: Biotricity (OTCMKTS:BTCY) vs. 111 (NASDAQ:YI)

111 (NASDAQ:YI – Get Free Report) and Biotricity (OTCMKTS:BTCY – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations. Risk & Volatility 111 has a beta of 0.48, [...]

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and OMV (OTCMKTS:OMVKY) Financial Survey
2025-12-22

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and OMV (OTCMKTS:OMVKY) Financial Survey

OMV (OTCMKTS:OMVKY – Get Free Report) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings and dividends. Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of recent [...]

Comparing Regional Management (NYSE:RM) and LexinFintech (NASDAQ:LX)
2025-12-22

Comparing Regional Management (NYSE:RM) and LexinFintech (NASDAQ:LX)

LexinFintech (NASDAQ:LX – Get Free Report) and Regional Management (NYSE:RM – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of recent [...]

Financial Review: RWE (OTCMKTS:RWEOY) & Allete (NYSE:ALE)
2025-12-22

Financial Review: RWE (OTCMKTS:RWEOY) & Allete (NYSE:ALE)

Allete (NYSE:ALE – Get Free Report) and RWE (OTCMKTS:RWEOY – Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and risk. Institutional and Insider Ownership 76.6% of Allete shares are held [...]

Special controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane now available
2025-12-22

Special controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane now available

The Echo Aviation Controller is now being sold directly by Honeycomb. The gamepad comes with six downloadable profiles for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, utilizes Hall effect sensors and can be used for playing on the go.

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia’s Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say
2025-12-22

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia’s Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia’s Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say.

2025-12-22

Erika Kirk Makes Awkward Flub On-Stage — And People Think It's The Ultimate Freudian Slip

The comment didn’t go unnoticed by Kirk's critics.

Pete Davidson shows off tattoo removal journey in shirtless photo with newborn daughter
2025-12-22

Pete Davidson shows off tattoo removal journey in shirtless photo with newborn daughter

The comedian's dramatic transformation was on full display as he enjoyed skin-to-skin contact with his daughter, Scottie.

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2025-12-22

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Curator of the Royal D. Suttkus Fish Collection and director of the Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute, Brian Sidlauskas walks toward another building to show additional parts of the collection in Belle Chasse on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Staff photo...

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2025-12-22

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Curator of the Royal D. Suttkus Fish Collection and director of the Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute, Brian Sidlauskas stands among shelves of preserved fish specimens in the Royal D. Suttkus Fish Collection in Belle Chasse on Wednesday, Dec. 17,...

Asia trades higher after China's rate call
2025-12-22

Asia trades higher after China's rate call

Stock market indexes in Asia started the week higher on Monday as investors responded to the People's Bank of China deciding to keep its one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and the five-year rate at ...

2025-12-22

CCRPS Clinical Research Coordinator Program Earns ACE® College Credit Recommendation

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- CCRPS announced today that its Advanced Clinical Research Coordination program, leading to the ACRCC credential, has been formally evaluated and approved ...

How To Tell If Your Brake Pads Are Glazed
2025-12-22

How To Tell If Your Brake Pads Are Glazed

The braking system in your car is one of many components that need to be replaced at certain intervals. How can you tell if your brake pads are glazed?

2025-12-22

OpenAI reports better margins on business sales amid push for AI dominance

The ChatGPT creator set off the modern AI boom, but it has yet to show a profit, one of the main indicators for investors concerned about a bubble in the industry