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Rockets return home off morale-boosting win to face Cavaliers
In dire need of a performance more in line with their early-season successes and an effort that could mask the stench of three overtime losses during their just-wrapped six-game road trip, the Houston Rockets produced a result on Thursday that made their recent struggles appear aberrant.
Editorial: Reforming Oregon health care is no dinner party
It's an immense task to convince Oregonians to switch a state-run universal health care. The arguments made are critical.
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global justice
I've traveled to 16 countries with my guide dog. He gives me freedom, but sometimes strangers make me want to stay home.
My guide dog helps me travel the world as a fully blind person. I don't take it for granted, but the hardest part is dealing with people's ignorance.
Year in review: Trump's foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
Editor's note: This episode originally aired on December 16, 2025.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.
I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Here are the best things I packed and the items I wished I'd left at home.
I spent two weeks traveling across Europe with just a backpack. I packed light enough to bring home souvenirs.
Almost half of the top MLB free agents remain unsigned
The Cubs still have plenty of time to put one (or more!) of these players under contract.
PC Makers Are Fighting for Memory Capacity as Reports Warn That Postponing Product Launches Might Be the Only Option Left
Despite holding the capital, PC manufacturers are struggling to secure a sufficient memory supply, leaving them with limited options.
Northwestern vs. Central Michigan prediction, odds: 2025 GameAbove Sports Bowl picks from proven model
SportsLine's computer reveals its CMU Chippewas vs. Northwestern Wildcats best bets
49ers vs. Bears prediction, odds, pick, where to watch 'Sunday Night Football'
Both the Niners and Bears have a chance at the No. 1 seed if they win out
What researchers have discovered about maternal, infant health under Texas’ abortion laws
A growing body of research indicates that Texas' abortion bans — which are among the country’s most restrictive — have negatively affected the health and...
2025 Year in Review: The best of It's Just Politics
Co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta have covered Lansing all year. From fake electors to the state budget saga, they've talked about it all. Let's look at some of the highlights.
Has ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Gone ‘Overboard’ This Christmas? Fans Debate
‘Surely they can find someone with good taste to decorate,’ one viewer ranted.
Donald Trump Gets Lowest Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Ever: Report
Despite Trump’s boasts, the broadcast’s ratings reportedly dropped 35 percent from last year’s record low.
Barstool Sports founder raises nearly $500K for family of Del. trooper killed in DMV shooting
Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook is credited with protecting civilians during the deadly attack; he leaves behind his wife and 1-year-old daughter
2025-26 college football bowl confidence picks, predictions, computer rankings
SportsLine's model simulates every game 10,000 times and reveals bowl confidence pool and CFP picks
Whiskey, Soup, Parody and Politics: Lessons from Two Key District Court Trademark Decisions of 2025
This year started with a district court decision defining the parameters of parody and trademark infringement and ended with a case that could have taken the overlap of parody and political free speech to a new level, had it not settled.
NFL Christmas clunkers and NBA kryptonite, plus a holiday streaming guide
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Today: We present a cornucopia of viewing options, and you can find all the latest sports news here. When the NFL handed the Christmas streaming keys to Netflix and Prime last offseason, it initially looked like a must-watch crusade. Put on your August expectations hat and consider these teams: Dallas! Washington! Detroit! Minnesota! Denver! Kansas City! We refuse to apologize for the excessive exclamation points. Those six teams...
New Media TV-format talk show showcases Tulsa entertainment
The entertainment series emphasizes quality production and local voices
‘Stranger Things’ Finale: Duffer Brothers Tease Massive & Emotional Series Ending
Matt and Ross Duffer tease what's in store.
9 sports predictions that should happen, but probably won’t, in 2026
Sports are easy to predict, so here are predictions for what to expect from the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, Cavs and more in 2026.
Texas Matters: Pass The Politics, Pappy
W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel was a flour salesman turned broadcaster who mastered early mass media to build a political machine. As host of a hugely popular radio show featuring his Hillbilly Boys band, he blended homespun entertainment with relentless self-promotion. He converted his audience into votes, winning the Texas governorship in 1938 and later a U.S. Senate seat. O’Daniel’s radio fame let him bypass party elites and critics, turning airtime into personal power and profit.
The Greatest List of Classic Christmas Movies, Internet Drags Claressa Shields Dragged Over Papoose, Inside Venus Williams’ Wedding and More Celeb News
Here’s the latest in entertainment news straight from The Root.
New science points to 4 distinct types of autism
When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler - who was very social - didn’t resemble the picture of the condition they thought they knew. And the specialists could offer little clarity about why or what lay ahead. It wasn’t until four years after their child’s diagnosis that the Eastons finally began to get answers that offered them a glimmer of understanding. This summer, a team from Pr
New science points to 4 distinct types of autism
When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler - who was very social - didn’t resemble the picture of the condition they thought they knew. And the specialists could offer little clarity about why or what lay ahead. It wasn’t until four years after their child’s diagnosis that the Eastons finally began to get answers that offered them a glimmer of understanding. This summer, a team from Pr
Consulting had a year of huge change in 2025. Here's how the Big Four firms performed this year.
This is how Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG performed in their latest financial years.
A Healthy Gut Could Improve Mental Health
New research explores the gut-brain connection, suggesting that improving gut health may enhance mental well-being.
Our defense vs. their offense: Tennessee Titans
Previewing the Saints’ defensive matchup in Week 17.
How to watch the ‘Avatar’ movies on Prime Video
Before you see ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ check out the first two ‘Avatar’ movies on Prime Video.
The 5 stories that defined San Francisco’s crazy politics in 2025
An Instagram-savvy mayor. A showdown with the feds. A 200-hour supervisor. In terms of political drama, 2025 was the gift that kept on giving.
Security researcher: ASUS ROG laptop UEFI violates PCIe spec, triggers crashes and black screens
There's another bug in ASUS ROG laptop firmware Discovered by the same researcher that revealed stutter issues in ASUS ROG laptops. Security
NFL Week 17 picks, odds, best bets, predictions: Packers run past Ravens
Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season
2025 Trucker of the Year finalists: Three independents push business forward
It's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.
Billionaire Warren Buffett Had An 'Unconventional' Marriage That Lasted 52 Years. The Trio Even Sent Out Signed Christmas Cards—'Everybody Was Happy'
Warren Buffett is one of those rare billionaires everyone feels like they know. He still lives in the same modest Omaha home he bought in 1958. He eats McDonald's and drinks Cherry Coke like lunch is a personal investment strategy. In a world full of private jets and vast estates, his choices are weirdly relatable — almost comforting. But even familiar figures can have unsuspected personal chapters, and Buffett's love life is one that defies tidy labels. In 1952, Buffett married Susan Thompson,
‘Cocaine, gold and meat’: how Colombia’s Amazon became big business for crime networks
Armed groups have moved in to the space left by the Farc after the civil war, cutting down rainforest to control land and build thousands of kilometres of smuggling routes
Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 2025 China science breakthroughs
From the detonation of a hydrogen-based explosive to ending a century-old debate, here are some of the major science developments of the year.
Republican strategist talks about what the future holds for the GOP
Morning Edition host Leila Fadel asks GOP strategist Alex Conant about the future of the Republican party in 2026 and beyond.
Friday letters: politics, media, public discourse and more
Reflections on Trump’s address I hope everyone had a chance to watch Trump’s address to the country on Dec. 17. If not, you should easily be able to find it on the internet. If you...
Huntsville Nightlife Businesses Launch Unified Safety Initiative While Navigating Privacy Questions
Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins joined local club and restaurant owners to announce a coordinated, business-led effort to improve safety across
A new superconductor breaks rules physicists thought were fixed
A shiny gray crystal called platinum-bismuth-two hides an electronic world unlike anything scientists have seen before. Researchers discovered that only the crystal’s outer surfaces become superconducting—allowing electrons to flow with zero resistance—while the interior remains ordinary metal. Even stranger, the electrons on the surface pair up in a highly unusual pattern that breaks all known rules of superconductivity.
Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Out Now With Mouse Controls, Local Split-Screen, And More
With Game Share, you only need one copy to play with friends.
Why Warren Buffett Says Book Value Alone Fails to Reflect True Business Worth
With Berkshire Hathaway's book value per share over- or under-estimating the true value of its businesses, Warren Buffett prefers alternatives to this accounting metric.
'Like hitting a lotto ticket.' Why sports memorabilia collectors pursue chase cards
The trading card business is so big, the ecosystem has created specialized markets within it. Collectors can chase a specific team, or stick to vintage cards, among other options.
'Like hitting a lotto ticket.' Why sports memorabilia collectors pursue chase cards
The trading card business is so big, the ecosystem has created specialized markets within it. Collectors can chase a specific team, or stick to vintage cards, among other options.
12 executives, researchers, others who left OpenAI in 2025 — mostly to Meta Superintelligence Lab
Meta poached at least seven OpenAI researchers over summer. Here are some big names who left the startup in 2025.
Just got AirPods Pro 3? These 10 tips will turn you into an instant expert
Depending on your needs and expectations, the default setup may not always be the best.
Contributor: The 5 key plotlines in the politics of 2025
This was not a year of triumph, but of transition. A year when Trump’s dominance began to fade and successors started circling.
Reflecting on a year of attacks on climate science (and three other stories)
One of the defining themes of the past 11 months, and certainly one most pertinent to the climate beat, was “attacks on science and expertise,” which seem likely to continue into 2026.
2025’s Biggest Political Losers
It was a rough year for a lot of people in Washington. But few had as bad a 2025 as Elise Stefanik and Andrew Cuomo.
Nigeria provided US with intelligence for strikes on Islamist militants, says foreign minister
Strikes against group accused by Donald Trump of attacking Christian communities took place on Christmas Day in country’s north-west
Tangling With Entanglement And Other Big Ideas In Physics
Physicist Sean Carroll takes on back holes, Schrödinger’s cat, and other big physics concepts that had our audience wondering.
Deal to extend ObamaCare subsidies faces uphill battle despite GOP optimism
A key GOP senator is expressing optimism that Republicans and Democrats will agree to a deal that would extend expiring health care subsidies, but the effort faces an uphill climb in winning the ba…
Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike
The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.
We need to address the ‘cardiovascular deserts’ in health care: Lee Kirksey
For my part, I refuse to forget the communities like the one in which I grew up that represent the best of Ohio. Cardiovascular deserts are yet another dimension of health disparities that require political will, partnership and tailored strategies to address, writes guest columnist Dr. Lee Kirksey, a Cleveland vascular surgeon and health equity advocate.
I left my dream job as a trial attorney and pivoted into AI at age 40. It showed me the power of leaving my comfort zone.
Aurora Bryant, 40, stopped practicing law to work for Relativity, an AI-powered legal data intelligence company. She said it paid off.
Unions sue Baltimore City for refusal to negotiate health benefits
Baltimore City’s major unions sued the city, alleging it is refusing to negotiate aspects of health benefits in violation of a 2022 ordinance.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts
As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health coverage, a crucial underlying reality is sometimes overlooked: Those subsidies are merely a band-aid covering the often unaffordable cost of health care.
The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025
There was no shortage of fun and video games in the Diamond household in the last 12 months. Which ones did we play so much our thumbs hurt? And which one saved my soul? Let the ceremony begin …
Read the pitch deck Scribe used to raise $75 million to fix how companies adopt AI
Workflow software startup Scribe has raised $75 million and achieved unicorn status, as it aims to reimagine AI integration for businesses.
The new science of ‘many autisms’ and what it reveals about condition’s origins
Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.
How the AJC delivers news is changing. Our commitment to business news is not.
Our jobs remain essentially the same as generations of Atlanta journalists before us: to fairly and accurately cover our hometown.
The new science of ‘many autisms’ and what it reveals about condition’s origins
Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families
Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.
2025 an active year on the Greenwich business scene as another iconic business said goodbye to the avenue
The closures of longtime businesses in the community has left a melancholy feeling among local merchants and residents.
Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming
Over the past year, the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans have waged a sweeping campaign against America's renewable energy industry. At least for now, though, clean energy is still booming in the United States.
The scariest word this year for workers from DC to Silicon Valley
"Efficiency" defined the 2025 job market from the federal government to Silicon Valley.
Manchester United's Amir Ibragimov & MMA's Ibragim Ibragimov dream
The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead.
A nutritionist cut out ultra-processed foods 2 years ago. Here are the habits he kept, and the ones he ditched.
Over the past year, the nutritionist Rob Hobson has made two helpful tweaks to the way he plans and prepares his meals to work better with his busy schedule.
Here's the top 15 Los Angeles sports moments of 2025
From the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series titles to LeBron James’ historic streak ending and Luka Dončić’s shocking trade to the Lakers, relive the top 15 moments that defined Los Angeles sports in 2025.
Why scientists are catching whale breaths....with drones : Short Wave
Scientists in the Arctic are catching the exhaled breaths of whales to better understand their health. How? Drones. Whales breathe through their blowholes, which are the equivalent of nostrils on their heads. By studying the microbes in exhaled whale breaths, scientists are piecing together how deadly diseases spread in whale populations. Host Emily Kwong and producer Berly McCoy talk to All Things Considered host Juana Summers about what scientists can do with this information, from reducing stress on whales and monitoring ocean health to warning people who could be in close proximity to whales carrying zoonotic diseases. Interested in more science on charismatic megafauna? 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.
Why scientists are catching whale breaths....with drones : Short Wave
Scientists in the Arctic are catching the exhaled breaths of whales to better understand their health. How? Drones. Whales breathe through their blowholes, which are the equivalent of nostrils on their heads. By studying the microbes in exhaled whale breaths, scientists are piecing together how deadly diseases spread in whale populations. Host Emily Kwong and producer Berly McCoy talk to All Things Considered host Juana Summers about what scientists can do with this information, from reducing stress on whales and monitoring ocean health to warning people who could be in close proximity to whales carrying zoonotic diseases. Interested in more science on charismatic megafauna? 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.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic makes NBA history on Christmas
Jokic had a stat line we've never seen before.
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ejected in final seconds
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ejected in final seconds
New Mexico Wellness Wire: Rural health care funds
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last week awarded $20 million in grants to 32 rural health organizations across New Mexico.
Business Story of the Year: Trump’s tariffs
Like a ghost pepper dropped in the stew, every news story in 2025 was flavored by tariffs.
I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured
BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's
Rec + Relax entertainment complex advances toward construction
After more than a year of planning, revision and delays largely unseen by the public, the Rec + Relax entertainment complex in Lufkin is moving closer to construction, with key
Chiefs most to blame for Christmas Day loss to Broncos
Here we'll try to look at and discuss the Kansas City Chiefs most to blame for their week 17 loss to the Broncos.
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Tallies 16 points off bench
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Tallies 16 points off bench
A Christmas message
Jonathan Freedland and the Politics Weekly America team are taking a break this week, but will be back with a new episode in the new year
Outdated furniture fire safety rules putting people at risk, MP warns
Millions of households are exposed to materials in upholstered furniture that can release dangerous fumes when they burn
‘Wicked: For Good’ is coming to Prime Video on December 30—here’s how to watch it
Watch the sequel to ‘Wicked,’ starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, on Prime Video.
‘We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message
Jimmy Kimmel gave a Christmas address on British broadcaster Channel 4 poking fun at the state of America under President Trump.
Bo Nix, Broncos survive scare in Kansas City on Christmas to maintain lead in AFC race
Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports selling shirts to benefit family of Delaware trooper killed in DMV shooting
Warriors exhibit quick recovery from Draymond-Steve Kerr spat in Christmas win vs. Mavericks
The Golden State Warriors showed no ill effect after Monday's spat between Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr.
Broncos at Chiefs third quarter recap
Here is your third quarter recap from the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game in Week 17.
Jennifer Lawrence accidentally took Ambien before Philip Seymour Hoffman dance scene for 'Hunger Games'
Jennifer Lawrence recalls accidentally taking Ambien and 'hallucinating' while filming her dance scene with Philip Seymour Hoffman for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': 'Elizabeth Banks got really annoyed with me.'
Thursday Night Football: Chiefs lead Broncos 7-6 at halftime
The Broncos went 0-for-2 in the red zone in the first half, settling for two chip-shot field goals.
Broncos at Chiefs second quarter recap
Here is your second quarter recap from the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game in Week 17.
Broncos at Chiefs first quarter recap
Here is your first quarter recap from the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game in Week 17.
Lakers' Marcus Smart: Heads to locker room
Lakers' Marcus Smart: Heads to locker room
US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians, Trump says
A Defense Department official, who insisted on animosity to discuss details not made public, said the U.S. worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes, and that they'd been approved by that country's government.
LG Unveils UltraGear evo, Redefining 5K Gaming With World's First
Expanding the Boundaries of High-Resolution Gaming With a New Lineup Spanning OLED, New MiniLED and Ultra-Wide Formats SEOUL, Dec. 26, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) announced today the global launch of i
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It’s part of a new approach to mental health emergencies
Briana Fair, a mental health clinician with the San Mateo Police Department, received a dozen voicemails from the same distressed caller over a single weekend this month.
Which states tax Social Security benefits? Check out our map and see what you may pay in 2026.
Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in 2026.
Chiefs-Broncos Inactives: George Karlaftis and Nick Bolton will play
Kansas City and Denver have released their inactive player lists for Thursday’s game.
Energy And Entertainment Mergers Now Take Center Stage
On December 7, 2025, Constellation Energy settled a lawsuit previously filed against it by the United States Department of Justice and the State of Texas. The settlement has had the effect of...
This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life
Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the very first weeks of life. These changes interfered with normal immune system training, leading to long-term inflammation. As adults, the offspring were more vulnerable to gut disorders and obesity. The findings suggest that food additives may have hidden, lasting effects beyond those who consume them directly.