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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.
NYC ‘science of reading’ initiative: How a Staten Island school is leading the way
A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans
Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.
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
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.
Data centers have a political problem — and Big Tech wants to fix it
A growth engine for the economy is becoming a political albatross. Can messaging change that?
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
I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he thought he edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the third Ashes Test.
Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed
Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Premier League legend, to be recognised at Sports Personality of the Year
'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.
Henry to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.
Thierry Henry wins 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award
Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Tuesday.
MIT grieves shooting death of renowned director of plasma science center
Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home, and no details about a suspect or motive have been released
Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries
Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegations
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…
Myanmar regime claims Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ despite son’s fears
Noble laureate's son says military must 'prove' Suu Kyi is healthy after years in detention following military coup.
Daniels scores 30, Cal Baptist beats Southern 75-67
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 30 points as California Baptist beat Southern 75-67 on Tuesday night.
The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2025
On Thursday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories
Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement
Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Council member-elect Denzel McCampbell both identify as democratic socialists.
Resonac CEO on Business Outlook
Hidehito Takahashi, President and CEO of Resonac, discusses his outlook for demand and business growth for the Japanese semiconductor materials supplier, and says the company will seek to procure rare earths from Australia and Europe. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
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.
Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification — a move that would ease federal restrictions, though it would not mean full legalization, according to a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official.
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...
Ancient bees laid eggs inside bones
A 20,000 year old fossil uncovered in a tarantula-filled cave has paleontologists stunned.
"MicroProse and Geoff Crammond Reunite to Revive a Racing Legend"
MicroProse is excited to announce its renewed partnership with legendary game developer Geoff Crammond, creator of some of the most influential racing simulation games of the 1990s and early 2000s. Together, we are bringing back his groundbreaking racing game engine in a re-release of the original game technology, enhanced with updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop support, through the upcoming Geoff Crammond Racing series: GCR1, GCR2, GCR3, and GCR4, scheduled to release in 2026. These titles are being reintroduced under new names to reflect our independent direction and to ensure full separation from any official motorsport licensing. While the names are new, the core simulation engine, physics systems, and pioneering gameplay features developed by Geoff Crammond remain at the heart of each release. Geoff Crammond’s original work helped define the foundations of modern racing games, introducing innovations such as advanced real-time physics, highly configurable driving assists (including the ideal racing line, steering help and auto braking), realistic AI driver behaviour, deep telemetry analysis, comprehensive car setup systems, extensive wet weather system, and the list goes on. The GCR series proudly carries this legacy forward. Steam Workshop support will enable the community to create and share custom tracks, cars, liveries, teams, drivers and more. This reunion marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between MicroProse and Geoff Crammond, with further announcements in the series to come. MicroProse is officially back on the track at full speed. GCR1 Steam Page GCR2 Steam Page GCR3 Steam Page GCR4 Steam Page -- MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.
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?
State audit finds 10 Ohio colleges not in alignment with Science of Reading requirements
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.
House GOP health package lowers spending but boosts uninsured
The Congressional Budget Office estimates Republican leaders’ plan would save billions but lead to tens of thousands more without health insurance.
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.
Republicans need to 'stand up’ to leadership amid health care fight: Democratic Caucus chair
Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing fight over health care legislation in Congress as millions of Americans are set to face skyrocketing premiums.
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.
Entertainment Industry Humans Launch 'Creators Coalition on AI'
A group of artists and entertainment pros have formed the Creators Coalition on AI, an agnostic convening organization to address concerns.
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews
Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality,” Bondi “whiffed” on the Epstein files and Vance’s pro-Trump makeover was “political.”
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.
‘Bo Schembechler would never stop throwing up’: How Michigan’s scandal reveals college sports’ transformation
Legendary Michigan-based columnist Mitch Albom says Bo Schembechler would be sickened by today's college sports landscape where player poaching and money have replaced loyalty in an era unrecognizable to the iconic coach.
Fans are furious with Netflix for canceling this show
Netflix has revealed the fate of a new comedy drama
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.
Steven Spielberg finally reveals 1st trailer for new UFO film 'Disclosure Day', and now we're terrified
Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in Universal Pictures' eerie alien invasion project coming next summer.
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…
Trump adds 5 more countries to travel ban, imposes new limits on others
The Trump administration announced it was adding Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria to the list
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business
Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business
Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like
Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.
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.
Aristotle’s Politics has wisdoms and warnings for our age of tech utopias and inequality
Are we all political animals? Aristotle thought so. Politics, he believed, was the art of the possible, but extremes of wealth could harm democracies.
The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose
Editorial: The US president has repeatedly targeted American media in an attempt to muzzle debate and scrutiny. His attempt to export the bullying must be resisted
Ohio State, other schools fail reading audit as DeWine demands action
Many educator preparation programs at Ohio colleges are aligned with a law requiring the "science of reading" be taught, but some are not.
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...
Legendary radio host claims politics split Mets’ clubhouse: ‘It started over Trump’
The sports radio legend reveals that differing views on President Trump created tension between key Mets players
Foldable iPhone's Screen Sizes Leaked
Apple's first foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display, according to The Information. Earlier this year, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the foldable iPhone would have a 7.8-inch inner display, and a 5.5-inch outer display, so the sizes shared in today's report differ slightly and might not be finalized yet.
Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll
Move over, ChatGPT Pulse.
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI'
This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the scenes. The backlash has been swift, and now Larian founder and game director Swen Vincke is responding to clarify his remarks.
Meta rolls out AI glasses update with conversation boosting feature
There’s also a new Meta AI integration with Spotify.
Watch Carrollton vs. Buford in Georgia 6A football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Beloved ‘90s sitcom to come back for second reunion special
The cast of this iconic sitcom will reunite for a special with new unaired material from its original run.
Fallout 4 December 2025 Patch Makes a Number of Fixes, Sorts 'A Few Key Pain Points for Players'
Bethesda has released a December update for Fallout 4 just in time for the holidays and the start of Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video. Check out the patch notes.
Metro Atlanta health facility owners indicted for stealing over $1.4 million in Medicaid, AG says
"They’re abusing a program that’s meant to care for our most vulnerable Georgian," the attorney general said.
Journalist insists Half-Life 3 will launch with Steam Machine in “spring 2026”
“Everybody I’ve talked to are still adamant,” even after previous rumors didn’t pan out.
Republican former ally blasts Trump on Reiner’s death: ‘Not about politics’
The Republican responded sharply to the President Donald Trump's statement, in which he said Reiner's death was due to a "mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME."
‘Harry Potter’ star reportedly joining the cast of ‘The White Lotus’ season 4
A 'Harry Potter' alum is reportedly in talks to star in season 4 of 'The White Lotus'
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.
Ohio audit: Cleveland State, nine other universities not compliant with ‘science of reading’ law
Ten Ohio colleges and universities – including many of the state’s largest – aren’t following a new state law to train future educators only in the phonics-based “science of reading” method of teaching kids to read.
AI Is Getting Better at Science. OpenAI Is Testing How Far It Can Go
OpenAI’s new FrontierScience benchmark shows AI advancing in physics, chemistry, and biology—and exposes the challenge of testing these systems.
ECU Health Bertie Hospital recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Award by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Award recognizes high-quality care provided to community
The Worst Thing About the RAM Shortage That Nobody’s Talking About
No matter what, consumers are going to lose.
‘Living rocks’ suck up a lot of carbon
Super tough microbialites are some of the oldest evidence of life on Earth.
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.
Britain vows to tackle foreign meddling in politics after Reform’s Russia bribes case
Ministers launch a review into foreign financial inference in Britain after a senior Reform UK politician was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.
Jane Goodall Earth medal to recognise people working to improve the world
Organisers of award in honour of late primatologist hope it will inspire and encourage people to take action
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...
Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles says president ‘has an alcoholic’s personality’ and more in candid interviews
President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, delivered a series of unusually candid and at times caustic assessments of the president, his second-term agenda and some of his closest allies in a wide-ranging set of interviews with Vanity Fair.
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.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and four other Olympic medalists are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Reveals ‘First Light’ Images
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has captured its first images from space, revealing rare views of Earth and the Moon in ultraviolet light. Taken on
Ahead of Fallout Season 2, Samsung Exec Understands Where Stranger Things Creator's Hate for 'Garbage' TV Settings Comes From — Meanwhile Todd Howard Wants to Know 'Backlight 20 or 11?'
Ahead of the hotly-anticipated launch of Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video, a Samsung executive has discussed the optimal TV picture settings for watching the show — and even got Bethesda development chief Todd Howard asking questions of his own.
Vice Sports ‘Don’t Call It a Comeback’ Coming to Vice TV
The eight-episode docuseries, hosted by Noah Eagle, dives into the most memorable, come-from-behind victories in sports history.
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.
'If You Like Baldur's Gate 3, This Is Gonna Be Great' — Larian Boss Swen Vincke Reveals What to Expect From Divinity in First Interview Since The Game Awards Announcement
Larian boss Swen Vincke reveals what to expect from Divinity in his first interview since The Game Awards announcement.
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes
Jackpot Digital to Deploy Electronic Poker Tables at Two PENN Entertainment Properties in Mississippi
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot Digital")Jackpot Digital, the world's leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, is pleased to announce that it has finalized installation agreements to deploy its Jackpot Blitz® dealerless poker electronic table games ("ETGs") at Boomtown Casino Biloxi and Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in...
Casino smoking battle faces fresh scrutiny as judges cite new science, new realities
Dealers and other gaming employees argue New Jersey's exemption allowing smoking in casinos contradicts constitutional protections
Musk said he’d pull back from politics. He’s donating again
The world’s richest man has reportedly donated to Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, as his relationship with President Donald Trump improves
Evolv Expands Sports & Entertainment Presence in Southern California with Deployment of Evolv Express® at Pechanga Arena San Diego
WALTHAM, Mass., December 16, 2025--Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that its flagship product, Evolv Express®, has been deployed at Pechanga Arena San Diego ("PASD"), the premier multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located in downtown San Diego, California. Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to detect concealed threats and identify the pe
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.
US politics live updates: Hegseth and Rubio to brief members of Congress on boat strikes as questions mount
On Monday night, the US military said it attacked three more boats believed to have been smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight people
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...