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Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters
Riot says a system’s “bouncer” was actually “asleep in the chair.”
Kristin Cabot breaks her silence after Coldplay kiss cam debacle: 'My kids were afraid that I was going to die'
Kristin Cabot, the former head of HR for Astronomer who got caught with her boss in the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment, speaks out for the first time several months after the event.
Google Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has...
Jessica Jones first look in 'Daredevil: Born Again' previews war for New York (exclusive)
'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 first look reveals Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Matthew Lillard's Mr. Charles, and more players in the war for New York City.
One of Trump’s grudges now threatens America’s weather forecasts
What happens when you kill the country’s climate science “mothership”?
Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America. An interview with Dr. Joanna Dee Das.
Washington University professor Dr. Joanna Dee Das has done research at the intersection of live performance and history. Her latest book is titled "Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America." Dr. Das spoke with KSMU about her book earlier this month.
Corey Feldman says Corey Haim 'molested' him while working on 'The Lost Boys'
Corey Feldman alleges in new documentary 'Corey Feldman vs the World' that his late costar Corey Haim 'molested' him while the two costarred in vampire film 'The Lost Boys.'
AI companies are sick of their favorite buzzword — so they’re inventing new ones
It’s the great AGI rebrand.
Letters to the Editor: Members of Congress should look at their own healthcare plans before cutting ours
'What is so hypocritical and unfair about the Republicans’ desire to slash health programs that serve most Americans is the fact that American citizens provide most of the money for the generous health benefits of Congress,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.
'There is no accountability.' Lawmakers, advocates call for more oversight of prison health care
A Sun-Times investigation found the state's new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record.
The Bravofication of American government
What reality TV can tell us about Trump’s second term.
Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source
Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in some of the most consequential Hollywood deals in a generation is just the latest and perhaps the most audacious move by the kingdom to expand its footprint in the U.S. entertainment industry.
The 12 best needle drops of 2025
These songs made their scenes indelible, from classic rock and dance pop to old-timey blues and thrash. There's even a former Beatle on here.
Kuxiu’s S3 MagSafe power bank is bigger and better and probably won’t explode
2025 was a busy year for power bank recalls.
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over
The two sides have settled.
Millions of Californians to see health care premiums soar as federal subsidies set to expire
If the enhanced health care tax credits do expire as expected, insurance costs are expected to double, on average, for about 22 million people who get their coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Stauber votes for Republican health care bill
The bill does not extend enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. If left to expire on Dec. 31, 22 million ACA enrollees would see their monthly health insurance premiums double on average.
Google Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks
Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of...
Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location
Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green camera/microphone dot.
Google Pixel adds Samsung's navigation button layout in latest Android 16 beta
In the latest Android 16 beta release, Google Pixel phones are adding support for the same navigation button layout as Samsung uses.
Judges quiz California and GOP attorneys in Prop. 50 redistricting case
Three federal judges questioned attorneys as they weigh whether to grant the GOP’s request to block congressional redistricting under Proposition 50.
Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here’s how to use it
Following yesterday’s announcement that Apple Music would soon be available on ChatGPT, the app is now live. Here’s what you can do with it.
Where’s the snow: Is weather affecting business in Big Sky?
Big Sky ski rental shops report slower business due to warm weather limiting terrain, though tourism officials remain optimistic about bookings.
New December 2025 update rolling out to some Pixel phones
Some Pixel owners today are getting a new December 2025 update today after installing the initial release (Android 16 QPR2)...
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program
Meta is focusing on first-party VR hardware.
Americans give Trump low marks on the economy in new poll : The NPR Politics Podcast
Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US
Call of Duty sold less than last year, too.
'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50'
'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50', with the nationwide scavenger hunt leading to one grand prize. Full details here.
Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over
Hugh Jackman says his time playing Wolverine within the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't over just yet: 'That's what my gut says.'
Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029
The Academy Awards will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.
iOS 26.3 public beta now available, here’s what’s new
iOS 26.3 is now available in public beta, arriving just one day after the first developer beta debuted. Here’s what’s new.
Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’
With today’s launch, Gemini 3 Flash is widely rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. This is one...
Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer
Netflix’s co-CEOs don’t see it for Paramount Skydance, either.
Google releases Find Hub app for Wear OS
As previously spotted in a promo video for the Pixel Watch 3, Google has released a Find Hub app for Wear OS.
Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app
AI responses in a flash.
iOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone
Here are all of the new features coming as part of iOS 26.3, which is now available in beta for iPhone users.
A giant in Monroe County politics and government honored by Morelle on the House floor
In a one-minute speech on the House floor , Congressmember Joe Morelle paid tribute Wednesday to Lucien Morin, Monroe County's first elected executive.
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026
NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.
OnePlus 15R Hands-on: If only battery and refresh rate were the name of the game
If you stuff a bigger battery and faster display into a device that copies its more expensive counterpart, does that...
OnePlus 15R review: unbeatable battery life, beatable value
Charging every night is extremely optional.
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025
It was another great year for science fiction.
Best Bets: Duluth-made Christmas rom-coms on big screen
Also this week: Hillside Holiday Market, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" music live, Rubber Chicken holiday revue, Strikepoint holiday concert and Jolabokaflod.
A small but crucial detail provides a clue on iPhone Fold pricing
There’s never been any doubt that next year’s iPhone Fold is going to be an extremely expensive device, but a...
2025 was Robby Hoffman’s year, but don’t call her an overnight success
Comedian Robby Hoffman reflects on the path that led her to her first Netflix stand-up special, "Wake Up," directed by John Mulaney.
15 must-watch British crime drama series
Whether with an old-fashioned one-case-per-episode or a more sprawling multistrand story, quaint or violent, historic or modern, the birthplace of Agatha Christie understands that we all need stories that make sense of seemingly senseless acts.
The 12 unforgettable TV moments of 2025
Here are some of the year's most memorable TV moments and episodes, according to the Times staff.
How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress
Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.
'Fallout' is bleak but funny science fission : Pop Culture Happy Hour
Fallout is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. The series is set in the game's post-apocalyptic world – an America divided into factions wrestling for control of an irradiated wasteland. When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless – and kinda funny. Fallout just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we’re revisiting our conversation about the show.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Tuesday.
Nonprofit for disabled adults shines as Loudoun's small business of the year
This is how the work day gets started at Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), a nonprofit that links adults who have disabilities with jobs: More than half of the 200 participants head out for work in the community, others staff three businesses operating inside the large ECHO headquarters near Leesburg, Virginia. Michael Doolin has earned a paycheck there for two…
Why Steve Kerr is committed to keeping Warriors' starting lineup consistent after recent changes
Warriors coach Steve Kerr detailed why he's committed to keeping a consistent starting lineup after experimenting with a number of different options.
State health agency issues first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois
Among the findings of a statewide study of alcohol use: Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.
The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search
In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a bug...
Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users
Amazon’s AI-powered voice assistant has a new home on the web.
New Samsung Micro RGB TVs are sized for your living room
But will prices be sizes for your bank account?
Perplexity’s revamped iPad app doubles down on research tools
Perplexity has rebuilt its iPad in an attempt to broaden its appeal to students and professionals who rely on the iPad for their daily tasks.
LightBuddy is a new fully customizable ring light Mac app
LightBuddy is a new ring light Mac app by developer Guilherme Rambo, which features full color control, HDR, multi-display support, and more.
Nick Reiner reportedly stormed off after Bill Hader shut him down at Conan O'Brien's party before murders
In the aftermath of Nick Reiner’s arrest for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, details of the holiday party the trio attended the night before keep coming out.
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums for Affordable Care Act recipients.
Commentary: In disparaging Reiner, Trump shows the shriveled heart of an us-vs.-them presidency
Unlike his predecessors, Trump has repeatedly shown he cares only for his supporters and political allies. While many condemned his cruelty, Republican leaders continue to turn a blind eye.
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research
Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said the new fusion and computing offices will focus on fostering industries for emerging technologies.
Home health care aide steals elderly woman’s credit card info, police say
A home health care aide and her partner are accused of stealing an 81-year-old woman's credit card information to make more than $1200 in payments.
Year in review: Trump's foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore what President Trump's administration has done in terms of foreign policy, and what might be expected in the coming year.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Fifteen Ohio higher ed institutions must align literacy programs with Science of Reading, or else
Two years after Ohio committed to teaching the Science of Reading, Gov. Mike DeWine is now warning colleges and universities to get with the program.
Access Health CT extends enrollment period after website outage
People who were unable to enroll for health care coverage through Access Health CT due to intermittent website outages before the deadline at midnight on Monday still have a chance to sign up. The website has been restored, but anyone who missed out can contact Access Health CT by Saturday, Dec. 20 to enroll. “We understand how important access to…
Opinion | Academic Politics at Their Most Counterproductive
The American Historical Association is being torn apart over members’ views on Israel.
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam
Keep the mic on you, instead of the camera.
Google Labs testing ‘CC’ productivity AI agent that connects to Gmail & Drive, waitlist open
Google Labs today announced a “new experimental AI productivity agent” called “CC.” It will generate and send a “Your Day Ahead” briefing...
Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll
Move over, ChatGPT Pulse.
Meta rolls out AI glasses update with conversation boosting feature
There’s also a new Meta AI integration with Spotify.
Apple’s next iPhone 17 model could fix predecessor’s biggest flaw
A new report from The Information included an exciting detail about the forthcoming iPhone 17e: MagSafe support is coming.
New M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak
The latest details emerging from a recent Apple code leak indicates there could be a surprise reappearance of the iMac Pro with M5.
Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland are a family divided in new 'The Odyssey' images (exclusive)
New exclusive images of Christopher Nolan's next movie, The Odyssey, show stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Himesh Patel, in adaptation of Homer's epic.
Hugh Jackman transforms into a rugged Robin Hood in first look at new A24 film (exclusive)
Hugh Jackman looks grizzled and intense with wild hair and a long bear in first look at 'The Death of Robin Hood,' the new project from writer-director Michael Sarnsoki and A24.
Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle
It’s also $630.
Why theater owners are nervous about the Warner Bros. sale
Theater owners fear a sale of Warner Bros. to another major media player could further decrease movie production at a time when the industry has faced multiple setbacks.
The smartphone market is expected to shrink in 2026 due to rising chip, memory costs
According to a new report, the smartphone market as a whole is expected to shrink in 2026 due to the...
iOS 26.3 adds new iPhone wallpaper section, expands gallery
iOS 26.3 beta 1 has arrived, bringing smaller changes including the wallpaper gallery expanding with a new dedicated Weather section.
I’ve been waiting years for Animal Crossing’s best new features
Update 3.0 is for the decorators.
Diversity and representation of women on streaming TV series in sharp decline, UCLA study shows
The latest edition of the Hollywood Diversity Report released Tuesday determined that the top shows in 2024 were less culturally diverse than the previous year.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a gorgeous spectacle of titanic proportions
The third Avatar movie is another visual stunner.
Letters to the Editor: Readers remember Rob Reiner’s contributions to both Hollywood and politics
'Rob Reiner's work has impacted generations of Americans. The characters, dialogue and visuals he brought to life in film and television are woven throughout our culture,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
iPhone sales predicted to fall next year, with production costs up
Market intelligence company Counterpoint Research has predicted that iPhone sales will fall next year compared to this – and that...
Galaxy Watch 4 now getting One UI 8 Watch with Wear OS 6, likely its last major update
Samsung is now rolling out One UI 8 Watch, its Wear OS 6 update, to the Galaxy Watch 4 series...
The war on saturated fat, never based on good science, can now end
As people cut more saturated fat, the nation grew heavier and sicker — not healthier.
6 actresses on refusing the boxes Hollywood tried to put them in
On our Oscar Actresses Roundtable, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Fanning and Tessa Thompson open up about bad press, career boxes and inhabiting their roles.
Scott Evans' 'House Guest' redefines the interview show by putting the vibe first, cameras second
Scott Evans House Guest Q&A
Big media and sports deals soared in 2025, report finds
Consulting firm PwC noted an uptick in deal values, a trend that should continue next year with the planned sale of Warner Bros.
Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence.
High school basketball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball scores from Monday.
Google rolling out update for original Pixel Buds Pro
Google on Monday evening announced a new firmware update for the original Pixel Buds Pro. This OTA introduces...
Kevin Bacon tears up in emotional tribute to 'A Few Good Men' director Rob Reiner: 'I'm not sure how to do this'
Kevin Bacon has happy memories of his time making the 1992 movie 'A Few Good Men," especially of late director Rob Reiner.
Sharks place wingers Will Smith, Philipp Kurashev on injured reserve; no timetable for return given
The San Jose Sharks recalled wingers Igor Chernyshov and Ethan Cardwell in corresponding moves on Monday.
Akron's Time Traveler Records' future uncertain after 46 years in business
As one of Northeast Ohio’s longest-running independent record stores, Akron’s Time Traveler Records has been around for some time.
'Boots' canceled after 1 season at Netflix
'Boots' won't be lacing up for more at Netflix. The Miles Heizer- and Vera Farmiga-starring show has been canceled after 1 season on the streamer.