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Tommy Lee Jones & Family Issue Statement on His Daughter’s Death
Victoria Jones was found dead at a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day.
Embark CEO Confirms That If You Kill On Sight In Arc Raiders, You'll Get Matched With More Aggressive Players
Yep, as of a week ago, Arc Raiders has aggression-based matchmaking.
Westborough publisher explores the internet's impact on science
WESTBOROUGH — Crime syndicates, scientists gone rogue, Russian hackers, fake authors, and predatory journals. How has the internet disrupted science?
Giant 'cow of the Cretaceous' discovered almost 100 years ago identified as new duck-billed dinosaur
The dino lived during the Late Cretaceous alongside other hadrosaurids in present-day New Mexico.
US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
Carrie McDonough, Carnegie Mellon University; Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Cara Poland, Michigan State University; Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago; Rachael Sirianni, UMass Chan Medical School, and Stephanie J. Nawyn, Michigan State University From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States. January saw the abrupt […]
Haunted downtown returns to Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville is getting spooky this week.
Marble, ice sculptures and optics: Trump’s remote presidency draws scrutiny
At Mar-a-Lago, official governance, private business and personal relationships converge.
Marble, ice sculptures and optics: Trump’s remote presidency draws scrutiny
At Mar-a-Lago, official governance, private business and personal relationships converge.
Mesa business survived COVID by relocating
Frank Perla was an over-the-road truck driver. His wife, Carlotta, was a singer by trade. Both left their careers for the food industry and opened a food truck 12 years
‘Stranger Things’: Duffer Brothers Tease Spinoff Will Unravel Season 5 Mystery
Fans will learn more about the rock Henry Creel encountered as a child.
Steelers’ T.J. Watt scheduled to return vs. Ravens after partial lung collapse: ‘I’m excited to play’
After additional practice participation this week, Watt expects to play, he told reporters. “I feel really good. Not sure I could’ve said that a week ago,” Watt said.
Health policy expert analyzes what he calls 'disgusting' Minnesota fraud
Brian Blase, a former White House National Economic Council staffer and president of the Paragon Health Institute, talks to Fox News Digital about Minnesota fraud, and Obamacare's structural failures and cost overruns.
Alaska Science Forum: A whale of a mammoth tale
The youngest mammoth fossil ever found in mainland Alaska is from a creature that died 13,000 years ago.
Fresh bone analysis makes case for earliest ‘ancestor of humankind’, but doubts remain
Scientists argue ape-like Sahelanthropus tchadensis that lived in Africa 7m years ago is best contender but more fossils are needed
When did humanity take its first step? Scientists say they now know.
A new analysis of fossils uncovered in Central Africa offers additional evidence that a human ancestor walked upright 7 million years ago.
Hazmat crews called to Evanston mental health facility
Police and fire crews responded Friday morning to an isolated hazardous materials incident at a mental healthcare facility in Evanston.
Another AirPods Pro 3 model is coming, with one rumored upgrade
AirPods Pro 3 launched just a few months ago, but rumors indicate there’s a second model coming this year with one key upgrade: IR cameras.
"Chicago," ice scupltures and more: Your best entertainment bets in January
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears preview, prediction: On Paper
Our preview, prediction, and statistical breakdown of Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears in Week 18.
Corsair Reportedly Cancels User's PC Order, Hikes The Price By $800
It appears that these companies can take advantage of market volatility without facing meaningful repercussions Corsair is Reportedly Changing PC Prices Significantly; Cancels User's Order Without Reason So, it appears that PC vendors are no longer hesitant to hike prices of their products, and Corsair is a recent example. While PC price hikes are common these days, what's not acceptable is cancelling the already placed order without any valid reason. A Redditor just reported that he became a victim of such an incident after he placed an order for a Corsair pre-built system two days ago. Related Story ASUS Announces […]
George Mason ‘Stepping up’ to challenges of A10 play
Despite roster changes and injuries, the Patriots have met every test and trial head-on this season.
An insider’s take on ‘Hamilton’ — when not everything goes as planned
“Hamilton” plays Madison’s Overture Hall Jan. 6-18. A.D. Weaver talks how the musical resonates now, and what happens when things go wrong.
Hitchcock makes for great comedy in upcoming '39 Steps'
EAU CLAIRE — When Alfred Hitchcock’s name comes up, a number of adjectives can be used to describe his works: unsettling, dark, terrifying.
New Year's Eve entertainment
Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle Draggers performed during the New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Gettysburg Wednesday. (Darryl Wheeler/Gettysburg Times)
Week 18 game preview: Bears vs. Detroit Lions
Chicago hosts Detroit in the season finale Sunday with playoff seeding at stake. @SamHouseholder previews the Lions.
Depleted Bulls look to build win streak vs. Magic
Aiming to secure a winning record in a three-game road trip that concludes with Friday's visit to the Chicago Bulls, the Orlando Magic will look to build upon a clutch performance that boosted them Wednesday.
Online sports betting in Chicago to continue as lawsuit challenging city tax proceeds
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
2026 looks to be a year of sequels and revisiting known worlds. From being haunted by ghosts of the past to still playing with toys, here are the top 10
UVA Center for Politics discusses challenges facing Spanberger
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is set to take office Jan. 17, making history in a moment that also occurs during economic uncertainty.
Founder of popular cupcake chain says it’s closed all stores after 20 years in business
“Even though I sold the company over a decade ago, I still have such a personal connection to it and this isn’t how I thought the story would go," the former owner said.
‘Jeopardy!’: Second Chance Finals Set After Amazing Comeback Victory
The last semifinals game of 2025 was one of the most competitive of the year.
‘Jeopardy!’: Second Chance Finals Set After Amazing Comeback Victory
The last semifinals game of 2025 was one of the most competitive of the year.
FiddleFest returns in 2026 for a day of music, dance, fun
SEELEY — Get ready to kick off the new year with an unforgettable celebration of bluegrass, old-time string band and Americana music. FiddleFest 2026 will take place on Saturday, Jan.
What Larry Meiller learned connecting with Wisconsin radio listeners
The longtime host of WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” will retire in June 2026 after almost 60 years on the air.
Adele's '25' turns 10, 'Independence Day' is 30 and more 2026 milestones
While there are plenty of entertainment releases to look forward to in 2026, here's what was popular 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Jan. 1, through Wednesday, Jan. 7? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’
Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.
‘Stranger Things’ Finale Explained: How Did the Series End?
From who lives or dies to what stories were left open ended.
Sports betting in Chicago to continue in 2026, after sportsbooks drop bid to immediately block tax and licensing law
Sports betting will continue uninterrupted in Chicago in 2026, after a coalition of sportsbooks dropped their effort to immediately block new taxes and licensing requirements in the city.
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but left the door open to sending federal forces “in a much different and stronger form.”
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago and other cities
Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he’s removing the Guard troops for now.
Cattle futures end final session of year higher ahead of direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle closed higher ahead of the start of widespread direct cash business. February live was up $1.12 at $231.60 and April was $1.22 higher at $232.20. January feeders were $.70 higher at $350.25 and March was up $.75 at $345.32. Direct cattle markets were quiet. Asking prices were $232 […]
Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland
Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.
Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland
Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.
New York Islanders 2025 in Review: Mid-decade sea change
The calendar year 2025 for the New York Islanders comes to a close in a jarringly different state compared to one year ago. Instead of being a drifting, dull team guided by a GM that seemed…stuck in neutral, they are now a more entertaining (if risky) team, with new life, in the thick of a […]
Trump agrees to return control of California’s National Guard to the state
The decision comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow him to send troops from other states to Chicago.
Man battered, robbed inside River North business: Chicago police
A 25-year-old man was battered and robbed early Monday morning inside a River North business, Chicago police said.
No Kings, Coldplay and more: Madison 2025 in photos
As 2025 comes to a close, see memorable photos from Cap Times photographers, from No Kings rallies to the Coldplay concert and intimate portraits.
Holiday business solid despite fewer visitors
The scourge of low snowfall affecting the Ketchum area and ski towns across the West has so far dampened but not doused holiday tourism activity, according to a mixture of
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks: Bold Design Changes Revealed
Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy leaks reveal a Fold-style camera island, rounded corners, S Pen retention, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power.
Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over tax in new budget
The Sports Betting Alliance is suing the city of Chicago over the new budget.
Online sports betting in Chicago could go dark Jan. 1 as legal battle looms
Major betting companies have filed a lawsuit, warning a new tax and licensing requirement could force them to shut down apps in Chicago.
Workers, residents evacuated amid mental health crisis at Chisago City business
SWAT and HAZMAT teams are on scene.
FanDuel, DraftKings, other big sportsbooks sue to block new Chicago sports betting tax
The city is counting on about $26 million in next year's budget from a new tax that betting companies argue would violate the state constitution.
Former Congressman Rob Bishop poised to return to the Utah House, where his political career began
Former Congressman Rob Bishop is looking to return to the Utah House, where his political career began more than 50 years ago.
Man barricaded inside Chisago City business, police say avoid the area
Authorities in Chisago City are telling residents to avoid the area of Liberty Lane Tuesday afternoon due to an ongoing mental health crisis.
Who's who in Donald Trump's family tree? He has had 3 wives
President Donald Trump's family has appeared with him in his various trips this year, but they all often come to the Mar-a-Lago NYE party. Who is who?
Sportsbooks file lawsuit seeking to block Chicago's new sports betting tax
My 5 favorite sports stories from 2025
InsideNoVa sports editor David Fawcett shares his 5 favorite sports stories from 2025
2025 IN REVIEW: Movement on Columbia County’s business scene
As 2025 comes to a close, Columbia County’s business scene looks a little different than it did a year ago. A handful of new restaurants added something new to the […]
Chicago firms race to develop crypto products as Trump clears path ahead
Despite a maturing of the industry in 2025, the market remains volatile, with the price of bitcoin falling 30% over the past three months.
Health officials see spike in flu cases in Cook County after Christmas holiday
Chicago health officials are urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to keep themselves safe as the region and nation are seeing an uptick in cases.
Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida
President Donald Trump’s Monday meeting in Florida at Mar-a-Lago with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu generated plenty of warm words — but no clear progress in their peace plan for Gaza.
Extreme Rush entertainment complex to open by early March
POCATELLO — After three years in the making, Extreme Rush will finally open its doors to area residents in the first quarter of 2026.
Bears vs. 49ers Game Balls: Just Short of More Magic
After a close loss to the 49ers, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.
Zelensky works yet again to break Putin's hold on Trump
Few signs of progress toward a peace agreement materialize from the meeting at Mar-a-Lago.
Chicago police warn of 3 business burglaries in Logan Square and Humboldt Park
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
Restaurateurs’ ‘25 takeaway? SF ‘has bounced back’
“It’s like there’s a renewed excitement on the street.”
Chicago Bears Week 17 Notes: West Coast Collapse
A brutal defensive collapse in a wild shootout out west. Check out @BryanOrenchuk’s notes here. #DaBears
Georgia GOP congresswoman rips ‘Mar-a-Lago sexualization,’ Trump’s lack of ‘faith’
"I’ve always been uncomfortable with how those women puff up their lips and enlarge their breasts."
NFL Weekend Betting Recap: Bears-49ers was 'New Year’s Firework for the Bettors'
Chicago and San Francisco salvaged Sunday for bettors in a big way. Patrick Everson breaks it down.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Contestant Breaks Ryan Seacrest’s Heart With $100,000 Loss
Did you figure out this four-word puzzle?
‘Landman’ Star Ali Larter Details Intense Vibe on Taylor Sheridan Set
She bonded with costar Michelle Randolph in the 'high-pressure' environment.
No 10 defends campaign to release Abd el-Fattah despite his ‘abhorrent’ tweets
MPs reject call to strip British-Egyptian activist of UK nationality over social media posts from a decade ago
How a Prentiss County fossil park changed science history
Northeast Mississippi is hundreds of miles away from any ocean waters that could make for a suitable home for an oyster. But roughly 74 million years ago, most of the state was submerged below the present-day Gulf of Mexico.
Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission making progress ahead of the new year
MARIETTA, Ohio - The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission continues to advance with its goals of bringing Hollywood to Southeast Ohio.
Kratom and 7-OH products are widely available. They’re also at the heart of a public health debate. : Short Wave
Kratom and 7-OH products are available in many smoke shops. But earlier this year, the FDA recommended certain 7-OH products be scheduled alongside opioids. This isn’t the first time kratom has come under scrutiny. Nearly a decade ago, the DEA wanted to make certain active ingredients in kratom controlled substances. Meaning products would go from being widely available to highly restricted. After a massive wave of protest, the DEA decided not to move forward. Producer Rachel Carlson joins host Emily Kwong to talk about what could happen this time around, and what scientists know – and don’t know – about kratom and 7-OH. Interested in more of the science behind drugs and supplements? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
NFL world reacts to Bears' shootout loss to 49ers
The Bears lost a shootout to the 49ers on the final few seconds of the game. Here is how the NFL world reacted to the loss.
Bears vs. 49ers: San Francisco outlasts Chicago in high-stakes thriller to keep No. 1 seed hopes afloat
The 49ers' win sets up a Week 18 matchup against the Seahawks with the No. 1 seed on the line.
Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded freezing, missile-tormented Kyiv on Sunday for the frescoed dining room at Mar-a-Lago, where he hoped to gain President Donald Trump’s sign-off on a revised 20-point peace plan to end the war in his country.
With Galaxy S26, Samsung may have initiated efforts to lean less on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips
An analyst doubt Samsung is investing so heavily in Exynos chips just to be content with a 25% share of the Galaxy S26 lineup.
Arizona Wildcats’ sports schedule for Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Sporting events this week involving UA.
Photos: The biggest entertainment and fashion moments of 2025
In a year that zoomed by, AP’s photographers captured perfect images of stellar entertainment moments, whether they were on stages, runways or red carpets.
Brigitte Bardot Dies: Iconic French Actress Was 91
In the late '50s and '60s, she earned the nickname 'Sex Kitten,' and was best known for 'And God Created Woman.'
Tucson's Top Sports Stories: December 28
See what the top sports stories are for UA and Tucson.
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Chicago Blackhawks 12/28/25
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9, 39 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6, 34 points, 8th place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Local broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and Chicago Sports Network, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens come back home Tuesday to close out the calendar year against the Carolina Hurricanes, then […]
Column: Starting a healthier sports diet in 2026 is easier than you might think
Want to start 2026 by sticking to a healthier diet of sports-observing? Here are some handy tips to get you started.
Zelensky to meet Trump as Russia continues to pound Ukraine
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction.
A look at Mexico’s draw for U17 World Cup qualifiers
Mexico will play in Group A along with hosts Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Martin, Barbados and Sint Maarten.
Blackhawks may remain short-handed vs. slumping Pens
A season-high six-game losing streak may be in the rearview, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have the trouble of skating without injured forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar for a bit longer.
Ravens vs. Packers: Derrick Henry rushes for 4 TDs and Baltimore's playoff hopes stay alive; Green Bay's 41-24 defeat gives Chicago the NFC North title
Henry, who had a career-high 36 carries for 216 yards and four touchdowns. It was Henry’s seventh 200-yard rushing game, setting the NFL record that he had shared with Adrian Peterson and O.J. Simpson.
A Bronzeville Kwanzaa event celebrates Black business owners -- We’re carrying on a legacy’
On the second day of Kwanzaa, a vendor fair supported a pickle connoisseur, Gen Alpha lemonade-makers and other Black entrepreneurs in Chicago.
Fusion reactors may create dark matter particles
Researchers say fusion reactors might do more than generate clean energy—they could also create particles linked to dark matter. A new theoretical study shows how neutrons inside future fusion reactors could spark rare reactions that produce axions, particles long suspected to exist but never observed. The work revisits an idea teased years ago on The Big Bang Theory, where fictional physicists couldn’t solve the puzzle. This time, real scientists think they’ve found a way.
Where Is Jodi Hildebrandt Now? Her Prison Sentence & More
Her practice and downfall will be explored in the new Netflix doc 'Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story.'