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We Watch Movies For A Living. These Were The 17 Films That Blew Us Away This Year.
"Sinners," "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" weren’t the only movies we loved this year.
Famous Astrophysicist Defied The Odds To Become Science Star
Odds didn't favor a successful career in science for Neil deGrasse Tyson. But he had a key edge: parents who set no limits.
Fear Is Consuming US Small Businesses Pummeled by Trump Tariffs
The US’s 36 million small businesses are crying out for relief from import taxes
Trump Media to Combine With TAE to Build Nuclear Fusion Business
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. and TAE Technologies Inc. agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6 billion.
Talkin’ around the Christmas tree | Latest US politics news from The Economist
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm
Meanwhile, the co-founder of developer Archetype, James Ohlen, is stepping aside
Russia says it hopes Trump did not make ‘fatal mistake’ after latest US strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills four
Pete Hegseth says attack took place on Wednesday as Russian foreign ministry warns of ‘unpredictable consequences for the entire western Hemisphere’
How Bentley’s brand is creating business advantage in disruptive times
The Supersports model is a loud and proud reminder of Bentley’s legacy, executed at a pivotal moment in automotive history.
Thanks for asking after my health, but actually I’m doing just fine
Friends, family and assorted strangers have been sending thoughts and prayers about my ‘cancer journey’. It is, in the nicest possible way, a lot
Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll
Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts say
What’s going on with Donald Trump’s health?
The president’s appearance and schedule have sparked speculation – perhaps fueled in part by his political fortunes
The Year in Science: The most impactful research stories of 2025
Work in fields such as health and medicine, the environment, engineering and technology innovation have put FIU on the map. And 2026 looks to be another blockbuster.
In Memoriam 2025: Media & Entertainment
In the Media & Entertainment section of our In Memoriam issue, we remember Jerry Strobel, Dolores Seigenthaler and more.
In Memoriam 2025: Business
In the Business section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate Kathleen Cotter, ‘Santa’ Irwin, Jim Ayers and many others.
In Memoriam 2025: Politics
In the Politics section of our In Memoriam issue, we commemorate John Carney Jr., state Sen. Frank Niceley, Judge Randall Wyatt and more.
The Game Awards breaks viewership records yet again, with over 170m viewers
A record-breaking number of people viewed The Game Awards this year.
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four
AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner
Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win
From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees
Principal Exits $800 Million Hong Kong Pension Business
Principal Financial Group Inc. is withdrawing from another pension business in Hong Kong as the US financial services firm seeks to cut administrative costs, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 17, 2025
Life beyond Earth? Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock on the mysteries of space
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science educator who has worked on a number of instruments that are revolutionising our view of the cosmos, including the James Webb Space Telescope. This year she will be giving the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, Britain’s most prestigious public science lectures, in which she will be exploring some of the big questions space science still has to answer.
Review of 2025: another fine mess?
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring
Rethinking Business Education: Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair, INSEAD Board of Directors
INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over
The two sides have settled.
San Francisco mayor, local business owner talk about city’s economic recovery
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.
Tariffs' impacts on chocolate business during holiday season
Raleigh-based Videri Chocolate is grappling with increased ingredient costs and says that trade tariffs continue to impact small businesses during their peak holiday season.
JD Sports: Former employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her
A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.
Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year
Nature - The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.
ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live
There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists based on your Apple Music listening history. Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. Apple Music is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires signing in with your Apple Account for authorization purposes.
How Eliott Rodriguez brought South Florida's biggest sports moments to local viewers
From championship parades and late-night title celebrations, Eliott Rodriguez has long been a hyperlocal presence at the center of South Florida sports history.
Trump attempts domestic reset with White House address Wednesday evening
The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.
Building business relationships in Asia starts with camaraderie
We speak with a member of BioProcess International's editorial advisory board about the link between friendship and business.
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr
Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program
Meta is focusing on first-party VR hardware.
Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law
From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]
SSM Health St. Mary's celebrates Christmas with annual Joy Day
KRCG offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the communities of New Bloomfield, Shaw, Boonville, Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Centralia, Mexico, Auxvasse, Fulton, California, Tipton, Eldon, Wardsville, Westphalia and Sedalia, Missouri.
Maryland launches new platform, allocates $10 million in funding for local businesses
Lufthansa’s Dreamliner Business-Class Limit to Last Longer, HB Reports
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will face several more months of flying its new Boeing Co. Dreamliner aircrafts with most business-class seats blocked as it waits for US approvals, Handelsblatt reported.
Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US
Call of Duty sold less than last year, too.
Game Awards 2025 Set New Record, Delivering Whopping 171 Million Livestreams Worldwide
The 2025 Game Awards show again set new viewership records with an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, up 11% from last year.
$150 million, 12,500-seat entertainment venue coming to Houston in 2027
A massive new entertainment venue is coming to Houston in 2027. The Sunset Amphitheater will be an all-season venue with a 12,500 person capacity and a $150 million price tag.
Fox Entertainment Sets First-Look Deal With Jeffrey Levine and Bronson Canyon Pictures
His first projects at the studio include adaptations of Pat Kelly's "Rifle Season" and Thomas Mullen's "Darktown"
Meta is pausing its dream of sharing Quest's Horizon OS with third-party headset makers
The company said that it would revisit opportunities for third-party partnerships in the future.
Charlie’s Beat: Bringing poetry to the people
You know how there can be something going on right under your nose but you are unaware for some reason? And then you discover it and it’s just the coolest
Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies
Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Fenway Sports Group to sell Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffman family, reports say
What it costs to live in America’s iconic holiday movie towns
Redfin Real Estate reports on the affordability of iconic holiday movie towns, revealing high prices in places like Winnetka, Illinois, and NYC, while others are more accessible.
Fired NIH institute director sues Trump health officials, seeks reinstatement and backpay
The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is suing Trump | The former director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is suing Trump administration officials over her September firing, which she alleges violated her rights and was illegal under federal whistleblower protections.
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta
Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in macOS Tahoe 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases.
Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas
Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.
A debate is raging over the origins of an elusive cousin to modern humans
Who were the Denisovans?
Tariffs take a bit out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says
The NFIB survey never saw such a big jump in small businesses raising prices as it did between October and November.
A black swan event: Keir actually cracked a good joke at PMQs
MPs from most corners of Commons laughed at the festive gag – but stony-faced Farage failed to see the funny side
Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms
Fallout 5 will indeed take into account the canon events of the Fallout TV series, Bethesda development chief Todd Howard has confirmed.
DiscoverMyBusiness Launches Expanded Digital Marketing Services Aimed at Driving Measurable Growth for Businesses Worldwide
New York City, NY, December 17th, 2025, FinanceWireDiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service Digital Marketing Agency known for its ...
Michigan pharmacist sentenced to prison for $6M health care fraud scheme
GenAI users Larian forced to build Divinity around RAM shortage caused by GenAI
Larian's new Divinity game is having to be made with the current RAM storage in mind - a shortage caused by generative AI tools like the ones Larian employ.
DIY science experiments to keep kids entertained during the winter break
Culture Council: Running a Business? 10 Ways to Stay Cool Under Pressure
High-stakes moments can make or break a business. As a leader, your personal practices and mindset can help you stay steady when it matters most.
Holiday stage shows in New Orleans: Mannheim Steamroller, 'Nutcrackers' and more
Discover a sleigh-full of festive shows and performances keeping the holiday spirit alive in New Orleans.
How dogs make teens feel less anxious
The beneficial relationship is much more than skin deep
New Landsat Science Team Announced
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with NASA, has named the new Landsat Science Team that will support the world’s longest-running Earth observation mission for a planned 2026-2030 term.
Help! American Airlines downgraded me and then refused a refund
I booked a business class seat for my American Airlines flight from St. Thomas to Charlotte, but 45 minutes before boarding, a gate agent told me my seat was broken
Health workers decry hasty House bills to ban gender-affirming care for children: ‘They hurt people’
Two bills mark the first time Congress has voted over national care bans and an escalation of anti-trans rhetoric
House to vote on GOP health care bill as Congress makes year-end sprint
Mikado Closed After Board of Health Inspection
According to the health inspection report, the Main street Asian fusion restaurant was dinged for not meeting state and local cleanliness standards and improperly handling food.
Congress live updates as GOP lawmakers join Democrats to force vote on extending health care subsidies
US Game Console Sales Crater in Worst November in Two Decades
US spending on video game consoles fell 27% last month, marking the worst November in two decades as tariffs and rising component costs pushed prices to record highs.
Video Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995
Last month, November, was a shockingly terrible month for video game sales in the U.S. While we traditionally think of November as a huge sales month what with Black Friday and all, November 2025 was the worst November in video game hardware unit sales, and the worst in physical software dollar sales the U.S. has seen since 1995.
Larian CEO clarifies studio is "not replacing concept artists with AI"
"At the very early ideation stages we use it as a rough outline for composition which we replace with original concept art," says Swen Vincke
Live updates: GOP health care bill comes to House floor; Senate takes up NDAA
The House is set to vote Wednesday on a narrow, GOP-crafted health care bill, having shut down any chance of an amendment that includes an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. A contentious …
Jack Smith set for private interview with lawmakers about Trump investigations
Smith is expected to discuss both of his investigations of Trump but will not answer questions that call for grand jury materials
Venezuela condemns ‘warmongering threats’ as Trump orders oil blockade
Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country
911 operators now ask Phoenix callers if they want mental health experts
Phoenix residents calling 911 will now be asked if they need a behavioral health expert to respond to an incident rather than a police officer.
The Best TV Shows Of 2025
"The Pitt," "Paradise," “The Four Seasons,” “Forever” and more TV series that we couldn't get enough of this year.
Trump spent 2025 attacking science. That could set back his “Genesis Mission.”
Trump’s AI “Manhattan Project” will fail if DOGE cuts are kept, critics say.
Maga loyalist expands investigation into intelligence officials who angered Trump
Experts decry Jason Reding Quiñones’s ‘fishing expedition’ as subpoenas reportedly issued to John Brennan and others
Help Shape the Health of Spokane County — Apply to Join the Board of…
Have you ever thought about how public health decisions are made in our community? Many people haven’t and that’s why your voice might be needed. The…
House to vote on GOP health care bill that doesn't address expiring tax credits
The House will vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill that aims to reform health care. Despite mounting pressure, the vote fails to address Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies set to expire this month.
MAGA armada | Latest US politics news from The Economist
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
Video Health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket
Millions of Americans are set to face higher health care costs at the end of the year, and it appears that Congress will recess for the Holidays without a fix.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
5 of Wall Street's favorite New York lunch spots
We set out to find some of the hot spots among Wall Streeters that aren't slop bowl chains. Here are five recommendations.
Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists
Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England
Fallout Season 3 is now being written, with future collaborations between the show and games being discussed
Todd Howard Fallout Season 3 is in the writing stage, and there are discussions around future game collaborations happening.
Continental Names New CEO After Shedding Auto Parts Business
Continental AG appointed Christian Kötz to lead the German tire maker after the company spun off its auto parts unit this year in a return to its roots in rubber.
Jack Smith testifies in closed-door House Judiciary Committee session as GOP ramps up probe of Trump prosecution
Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify Wednesday in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his prosecutions of Donald Trump.
K-Shaped US Economy Leaves Small Businesses Playing Catch-Up
Bankruptcies and loan delinquencies among small businesses are heading higher, and layoffs are mounting.
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge
LOS ANGELES — At the movies this fall, Josh O’Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings, and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found God. But it’s not just starry big-budget Netflix
Germany’s Business Outlook Deteriorates More Than Expected
German business confidence dipped in December, underscoring the challenges for Europe’s largest economy to overcome years of economic weakness.
Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU
British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
Matches to Return Under New Ownership
The retailer, as well as its beloved in-house brand Raey, has been acquired by Mile founders Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher, forming a new luxury group.
'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.