5 Final Thoughts Ahead of Chargers-Texans in Week 17 - Chargers.com
Here are five key storylines to watch as the Chargers host the Texans on Saturday at SoFi Stadium
Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting - AP News
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person. The barrage came a day before the leaders of Ukraine and the United States meet. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack “really shows that …
7.0-magnitude earthquake rattles Taiwan - DW
The quake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast, and shook buildings in the capital, Taipei.
When to expect Social Security benefits for 2026 - NewsNation
Those born on the 1st through 10th of the month will get their benefits on the second Wednesday of every month.
LDS apostle Jeffrey Holland, whose eloquence was exceeded only by his benevolence, dies at 85 - The Salt Lake Tribune
Popular Latter-day Saint apostle Jeffrey R. Holland, known for his powerful and poetic sermons, has died at age 85 from “complications associated with kidney disease."
Box Office: 'Avatar 3' Stays No. 1; 'Marty Supreme' Adds $6.7 Million - Variety
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' held strong at the domestic box office on Friday, while A24's 'Marty Supreme' took second place.
Father tracks kidnapped daughter using phone's parental controls, authorities say - NBC News
The father of a teenage girl who deputies say was kidnapped on Christmas Day found her using his phone’s parental controls, according to authorities in Texas
Philadelphia lacked bus-tracking signs. ‘Bus Stop Banksy’ stepped in. - The Washington Post
Street artists in Philadelphia have installed guerrilla transit signs to display bus arrival times, aiming to make SEPTA more accessible.
New York flu season sees record-breaking week - Newsday
New York State reports a record 71,123 flu cases in one week, with Long Island contributing more than 15,000 cases, highlighting a severe flu season.
Scientists identify new human ancestors, now we know what they looked like - Earth.com
Scientists used mtDNA to confirm what many researchers had long suspected: the Chinese “dragon man” Harbin skull belonged to a Denisovan.
Shaping 2025 in Minecraft - Minecraft
Can you believe we’re wrapping up the year already? I can’t, but I also famously don’t know how time works. And I don’t intend to learn now! Instead, I want to spend this time looking at the incredible things you – the Minecraft community – have done recently.
Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation - ScienceDaily
Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and how that risk might be reduced. They found that the vaccines can spark a two-step immune reaction that floods the body with inflammator…
Why we may be misreading our dogs' emotions - Phys.org
Humans and dogs have been living together side by side for thousands of years, so you would think we know everything about our four-legged friends by now. But we may not understand them as well as we think we do.
3 DC candidates that make sense for Kyle Whittingham at Michigan - Maize n Brew
Here are 3 defensive coordinator candidates that would make sense for Michigan Football’s new head coach Kyle Whittingham:
Inoue, Nakatani win to set up 2026 megafight - ESPN
Japanese boxing stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani won their respective fights to set up a 2026 showdown between two of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland - CBS News
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention - NPR
Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation.