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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: Full Breakdown of 2025 Stats
The longstanding adversaries have enjoyed success across the calendar year.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
Australian teen charged after firework sparks New Year’s Eve bushfire
Teenager allegedly threw a firecracker into dry grass.
The Independent UK
4 min read
Liverpool Confirm First Sale of January Transfer Window
The Reds are not expected to have a busy winter.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Xi touts China’s AI, chip wins in triumphant New Year’s speech
“China has become one of the world’s fastest-rising economies in terms of innovative capacity,” Xi declared in a televised address on Wednesday.
Fortune
5 min read
Voices: ‘Only way to be seen earlier’: Readers on why millions go to A&E with minor health problems
YOUR VIEWS: Our community said the NHS is under intense strain, with long GP waits, under-resourced out-of-hours care, and systemic underinvestment forcing many patients to attend A&E for minor ailments
The Independent UK
8 min read
Remains Found Near Family Home Confirmed As Missing Texas Teen Who Vanished On Christmas Eve
After a missing Texas teen’s body was discovered near her home, her mother’s haunting words left the community shaken.
Bored Panda
5 min read
Melania Trump’s Body Language At Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve Bash Prompts Theories
“Is she truly happy by Trump's side in 2025, or just playing the perfect role one more time?”
Bored Panda
7 min read
80 Unhinged And Weird Texts That Might Make You Laugh Out Loud
Sometimes, you receive such a weird text from someone that you have no choice but to ignore it and go about your day. Other people, however, choose to reply, resulting in the most unhinged interactions known to man. We've collected the most insane conversations captured on text, courtesy of the…
Bored Panda
7 min read
The bean boom isn’t over – and these five recipes prove why they’re perfect for Veganuary
From gut health and fibre to flavour and affordability, beans quietly became one of last year’s most talked-about ingredients – and they’re not going anywhere. As Veganuary approaches and post-Christmas heaviness lingers, these five comforting, plant-based bean recipes show why pulses deserve a permanent place on your plate
The Independent UK
8 min read
Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’
The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win.
Evening Standard
3 min read
Lewis Hamilton reveals the training routine keeping him mentally and physically strong at 40
Lewis Hamilton has explained how his training has evolved over 19 years in Formula 1
Motorsport
3 min read
Gene Editing with CRISPR Technology: Pros, Cons, and the Ethics of Genetic Engineering
CRISPR gene editing offers major medical breakthroughs but raises ethical concerns. Learn its benefits, risks, and societal impact in today's genetic engineering debates.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Best hotels in Cape Verde, from eco-lodges up in the mountains to beachfront boutiques
From eco-lodges and guesthouses to beachside resorts and boutique hotels, there’s a variety of places you can stay in Cape Verde
The Independent UK
13 min read
Oasis brought rock'n'roll back to the charts in 2025 (and Liam hints they may play again in 2026)
Oasis managed to infiltrate pop-dominated charts according to new figures, as Liam hints at more shows
Evening Standard
4 min read
Elton John Looks Back on 'Your Song' as His Career-Defining Track
Sir Elton John reveals Your Song as the piece he is most proud of in his six‑decade career, highlighting its emotional significance and the moment it launched his rise to stardom.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Every tortilla sold in California will need to have one extra ingredient in the New Year. Here’s why
Starting from January 1, makers of products using masa flour will be required to add folic acid to their mixture
The Independent UK
3 min read
11 Of Tiger Woods' Most Iconic Golf Shots And The Clubs He Used For Them
The 15-time Major winner turns 50 in 2025, so we've run down his best and most memorable shots through the years and the equipment he used to do them.
Golf Monthly
10 min read
Buddhist monks peace-walking from Texas to DC persist even after being run over on highway outside Houston
A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two…
Fortune
4 min read
Australian teen charged after firework sparks New Year’s Eve bushfire
Teenager allegedly threw a firecracker into dry grass.
The Independent UK
4 min read
Xi touts China’s AI, chip wins in triumphant New Year’s speech
“China has become one of the world’s fastest-rising economies in terms of innovative capacity,” Xi declared in a televised address on Wednesday.
Fortune
5 min read
Remains Found Near Family Home Confirmed As Missing Texas Teen Who Vanished On Christmas Eve
After a missing Texas teen’s body was discovered near her home, her mother’s haunting words left the community shaken.
Bored Panda
5 min read
Ukraine war briefing: 10% away from peace, Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians
US intelligence officials persuade Donald Trump that Ukrainians did not target Putin with drones – reports. What we know on day 1,408
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Lauren Boebert claims Trump’s veto of safe drinking water bill is retaliation
Colorado lawmaker, who pushed for Epstein files release, points to bill’s unanimous passage through US House and Senate
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Alabama Carries the SEC’s Pride Into a Rose Bowl Reckoning
With the league watching the Big Ten pull further ahead, the CFP quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana is a referendum on whether SEC supremacy is slipping away.
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland
Decision comes after DoJ stopped contesting California court’s ruling to return control of guard to state’s governor
The Guardian - US
5 min read
First Amendment Right to Film on Public University Campuses (at Least on Open Quads)
From Chief Judge Sarah Morrison (S.D. Ohio) yesterday in Peace v. Carter: On the morning of April 25, 2024, protestors… The post First Amendment Right to Film on Public University Campuses (at Least on Open Quads) appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
6 min read
Australian man reportedly killed fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia
Australia’s foreign affairs department seeking to verify reported death of Russell Allan Wilson on 12 December
The Guardian - AU
3 min read
Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states
Trump official says funds will be released ‘only when states prove they are being spent legitimately’
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Wall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval
US markets buoyed by sustained rise in tech stocks as investors largely shrug off concerns over Trump tariffs
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Asus announces product price hikes starting January 5, and AI is to blame — RAM and storage cost pressure cited as main trigger for pricing increases
Asus says that it will increase prices on several product lines starting January 5, as prices for memory and storage components continue to rise. TrendForce estimates that laptop shipments could shrink by as much as 10.1% due to the memory shortage.
Tom’s Hardware
3 min read
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month
The Independent UK
4 min read
Verizon just made YouTube TV cheaper — but only if you’re on the right plan
Verizon customers can now snag YouTube TV for just $63 a month, saving a solid $120 total if you're a new subscriber ready to bundle.
Android Central
3 min read
Despite Trump pressure, Big Pharma is raising hundreds of drug prices
Costs of at least 350 branded medications, including vaccines against Covid-19, shingles and cancer treatment Ibrance, will reportedly be hiked
The Independent UK
4 min read
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says a Reddit thread about people interviewing at the company convinced him his ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan is working
“If you don't like customer service, you're probably not going to like working at Starbucks. We're in that transition of getting people to understand that,” Niccol said.
Fortune
5 min read
Memory Stocks Could Dominate (Again) in 2026. Should You Buy Micron Stock Now?
Memory stocks are on the rise again with high bandwidth memory demand.
Barchart
5 min read
8 Ways to Tell You’re Being Upsold by a Contractor
When you call a professional to fix a leaky faucet or patch a shingle, you expect a straightforward solution. However, many homeowners are finding that...
Saving Advice
6 min read
What to Expect From Southwest Airlines' Next Quarterly Earnings Report
Southwest Airlines is all set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a single-digit earnings drop.
Barchart
3 min read
Gmail is finally getting rid of its most embarrassing rule
People will no longer be wedded to their old addresses
The Independent UK
3 min read
Burnout Symptoms Explained: Why Emotional Exhaustion and Workplace Stress Cause Real Physical Pain
Explore how emotional exhaustion and workplace stress trigger burnout symptoms that impact both mind and body, causing physical pain beyond just mental fatigue.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Strange political bedfellows not that strange in the season of the new nihilism
The worry is that a national Depression might catch up to us, but the real problem lies with the national depression.
Fortune
5 min read
Israel allowing traders to bring into Gaza ‘dual-use’ items barred from aid organisations
Sources say generators and tent poles restricted from humanitarian organisations but commercial shipments allowed in
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
I’ve been a New Yorker for 23 years. Today Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in makes this city a real home
The new mayor embraces social justice, and rejects hate and nationalism. That’s why we’re so excited to see what he’ll do in office, says author Mona Eltahawy
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
ICE plans $100m yearlong ‘wartime recruitment’ media blitz to attract new agents
Campaign will target rightwing ideologues to fill ranks to meet Trump deportation goals in 2026
The Guardian - US
4 min read
The Big Lesson of the 2020s? Don't Ignore the Economists.
From COVID-19 lockdowns to Biden's inflation and Trump's tariffs, bad things have happened when economics are sidelined in policymaking.
Reason
6 min read
A driver fell asleep while driving his Kia on the highway after a 20h shift — then police discovered why the car kept moving safely
This is the best ad Kia could ever hope for.
We Got This Covered
4 min read
The 10 dumbest, weirdest, and most alarming things Donald Trump has said in 2025
It's been an incredibly stupid year, and one man is at the center of it all!
We Got This Covered
9 min read
Yale Journal on Regulation Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of Kelo v. City of New London
I co-edited the symposium along with Eric Claeys and David Schleicher, and am also one of the contributors.
Reason
4 min read
MAGA tried to force entry to a daycare alleging fraud, now Trump has frozen Minnesota childcare payments
Your kids aren't safe from MAGA even at daycare.
We Got This Covered
3 min read
80 Unhinged And Weird Texts That Might Make You Laugh Out Loud
Sometimes, you receive such a weird text from someone that you have no choice but to ignore it and go about your day. Other people, however, choose to reply, resulting in the most unhinged interactions known to man. We've collected the most insane conversations captured on text, courtesy of the…
Bored Panda
7 min read
Inside scoop: the 2,500-year history of ice-cream
We all scream for ice-cream, especially as temperatures soar in the summer. Ancient civilisations had the same desire for a cold, sweet treat to cope with heat waves.
The Conversation
7 min read
Big events are back — on TV and IRL
The Super Bowl, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and concerts hit record highs in 2025.
Axios
3 min read
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say “6-7” is “cooked” and should come to a “massive” and “full stop” heading into the new year
The Independent UK
4 min read
‘I’m afraid this would work on me’: Miami man sends woman $500 bouquet but ghosts their date. Weeks later, she gets a call from jail
A woman claims that a man she met on a flight to Miami sent her a $500 bouquet in preparation for a date in town. Then, she didn’t hear from him for a week. Thinking nothing of it, Jade Ines (@jjaddeeeeee) went about her life. But then she got a…
The Mary Sue
4 min read
Jennifer Lopez Joked About Her Divorce And Love Life During The First Show Of Her Las Vegas Residency
She kept it light-hearted.
Cinemablend
3 min read
Why Billionaires Pay $15,000 For These Exclusive Credit Cards
The extremely wealthy often hold exclusive credit cards that are very difficult to get for the majority of persons across the globe.
GOBankingRates
4 min read
Jailed Mogul Diddy Reportedly Weighs Legal Action Over 'Shameful' Netflix Docuseries
Sean 'Diddy' Combs eyes lawsuit against Netflix over docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, slamming it as a 'shameful hit piece' with allegedly stolen footage from his own project.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Woman goes to Disneyland in California. Then she tries to buy the viral Disney Hermes Birkin: ‘$19,000 for that’
Nothing screams “the happiest place on Earth” quite like spending five figures on a plain brown purse with zero Disney flair. A California woman was visiting Disneyland and thought she should check out the buzz surrounding the ‘Disney Hermès Birkin.’
The Mary Sue
4 min read
In Memoriam: A tribute to the musicians we lost in 2025
Musicians who travelled up to the great gig in the sky in 2025 include Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, Ace Frehley, Sly Stone, Marianne Faithfull and many more
Louder
12 min read
Snowfall expected across much of UK with new warnings issued
The yellow weather warning is in place between midnight and noon on Friday.
Evening Standard
3 min read
This is why your snow images look blue, yellow, or green… and this is how to fix them after you take the shot
Snow photography can quickly look cold, dull or unnatural. Here's how to fix white balance and keep your winter images clean and true to life
Digital Camera World
4 min read
Why Seasonal Allergies and Hay Fever Symptoms Are Getting Worse: Changes You Should Know
Discover why seasonal allergies and hay fever symptoms are worsening yearly due to climate allergy changes. Learn causes, impacts, and management tips.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Times Square revelers brace for coldest New Year’s Eve in years as nasty weather derails iconic celebrations
Snow flurries could hit hundreds of thousands of people in Times Square
The Independent UK
3 min read
‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables
Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
Eastern U.S. faces heavy snow threats in days-long New Year's holiday storm
New York's governor has declared a statewide emergency due to the severe weather that's set to last beyond New Year's Day.
Axios
3 min read
Rose Parade faces first rain in 20 years this New Year’s Day
It has rained only 10 times in the parade's history
The Independent UK
3 min read
Grocery Chains Investing in Sustainability Programs That Affect Prices
Sustainability is the buzzword of 2026, but for the grocery shopper, it often translates to a higher bill at the checkout line. Major retailers are racing to meet ambitious environmental goals, investing millions in “green” initiatives that range from electric delivery fleets to zero-waste packaging. While these programs are good…
Grocery Coupon Guide
4 min read
Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
A yellow weather warning has been issued for large parts of Scotland, but temperatures are expected to fall elsewhere too.
Evening Standard
4 min read
Intensifying winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel amid "hazardous" conditions
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled.
Axios
5 min read
Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previously sent the state's National Guard to Chicago.
The Texas Tribune
4 min read
Tanker Fleeing U.S. Forces Reportedly No Longer Expected To Return To Venezuela To Load Up With Oil
The Bella 1, the sanctioned tanker fleeing U.S. forces, is no longer expected to return to Venezuela to load up with oil, according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”
Patrick previously requested a Texas Rangers investigation into any criminal wrongdoing at TSU, one of the nation’s largest historically Black colleges.
The Texas Tribune
6 min read
Texas 2025: Year in Photos
Photojournalists document another year across Texas. Our photos illustrated the tense redistricting debate at the Capitol, the aftermath of the Hill County floods and more.
The Texas Tribune
22 min read
Venezuelan Officials Reportedly Claimed U.S. Was Behind Strike Against Alleged Cartel Infrastructure Despite Maduro's Silence
Venezuelan officials who visited the site of the U.S. attack against alleged cartel infrastructure earlier this month reportedly acknowledged Washington was behind it, even as authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro refrains to address the episode in public.
Latin Times
3 min read
Venezuelan Indigenous People Describe Alleged U.S. Attack On Cartel Infrastructure: 'Never Seen Anything Like It'
Venezuelan indigenous people described what appeared to be the U.S. strike on cartel infrastructure earlier this month, saying they were unable to hear for hours due to its power.
Latin Times
3 min read
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
Taylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Dallas County Republicans abandon plan to hand-count ballots in March primary
Dallas County Republican Chairman Allen West cited cost, staffing, and logistics concerns for the decision.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
Inside the Terrible Losses of Caroline Kennedy: Daughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dead at 35
The death of Caroline Kennedy's daughter marks another devastating chapter in a personal history long shadowed by loss. Tatiana, a journalist and author, died after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia, a diagnosis she revealed only weeks ago in her deeply personal essay for The New Yorker.
Latin Times
5 min read
Runaway Tanker Reportedly Changes Course As It Flees From U.S. Forces
The crew of the Bella 1, the sanctioned oil tanker fleeing from U.S. forces, painted a Russian flag on the side of the vessel, an apparent attempt to claim Russian protection as it changes course and heads north, according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
New mayor, 34, was sworn in by state attorney general Letitia James in old beaux-arts city hall subway station
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Photos: New Year's celebrations from NYC to Sydney, as world welcomes 2026
South Pacific nations welcomed 2026 first — 18 hours ahead of NYC's annual ball drop.
Axios
5 min read
Sheinbaum Says Government Will Provide Full Compensation to Families Affected by Train Derailment
During a news conference on Dec. 30, Sheinbaum said those affected will receive full compensation for damages, in addition to the initial support announced a day earlier of 30,000 pesos, about $1,700.
Latin Times
5 min read
Crans-Montana fire latest: Dozens dead as blaze rips through Swiss ski resort bar 'trapping' New Year revellers
Swiss police reveal scale of likely death toll from fire at Le Constellation bar, where more than 100 revellers were celebrating the New Year
Evening Standard
11 min read
Jack Smith told House committee he had ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ in cases against Trump
Ex-special counsel testified in front of judiciary committee about aborted federal prosecution of Donald Trump
The Guardian - US
6 min read
How Did Erika Kirk Spend First Christmas Without Charlie? Widow Warns Wives To Cherish Marriages
Erika Kirk reveals her first Christmas without murdered husband Charlie: socks on the floor, new traditions for kids, and a powerful plea to wives – 'love deeply despite tough moments.'
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states
Trump official says funds will be released ‘only when states prove they are being spent legitimately’
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland
Decision comes after DoJ stopped contesting California court’s ruling to return control of guard to state’s governor
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Australian man reportedly killed fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia
Australia’s foreign affairs department seeking to verify reported death of Russell Allan Wilson on 12 December
The Guardian - AU
3 min read
Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead after blast at ski town of Crans-Montana, police say
About 100 people were injured in the bar early on Thursday morning, but police have ruled out an act of terrorism
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
NYE Washington Monument illumination kicks off Trump's yearlong America 250 celebration
Organizers hail "world's tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation's 250th birthday."
Axios
3 min read
First Amendment Right to Film on Public University Campuses (at Least on Open Quads)
From Chief Judge Sarah Morrison (S.D. Ohio) yesterday in Peace v. Carter: On the morning of April 25, 2024, protestors… The post First Amendment Right to Film on Public University Campuses (at Least on Open Quads) appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
6 min read
Trump shoots down two bipartisan bills in first vetoes of second term
One veto came after a tribe opposed an immigration detention center.
Axios
4 min read
Trump backs off National Guard deployments in Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland
"We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form," Trump said.
Axios
3 min read
DOJ Officials Said Indicting Kilmar Abrego Garcia Was a 'Top Priority' After He Was Returned To The U.S.
Top Department of Justice (DOJ) officials sought to indict Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the push was a "top priority" after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and ordered to return to the U.S., according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
ICE Reportedly Planning To Spend $100 Million In One Year To Recruit Military Enthusiasts
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly planning to spend $100 million in one year to recruit more agents, specifically targeting gun-rights supporters and military enthusiasts, according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
5 key takeaways from Jack Smith's deposition on the Trump probes
Smith denied "any characterization that our work was in any way meant to hamper him in the Presidential election."
Axios
4 min read
Man Who Had Pleaded Guilty to Felony Forgery of Court Orders Sues Over Being Called "Convicted Felon"
From a Justice Department press release as to the original forgery: "Michael Arnstein's blatant criminal scheme to exploit the authority of the federal judiciary for his company's benefit was outrageous. As Arnstein has learned, his attempts to remove negative reviews about his business from Google search results by forging a…
Reason
7 min read
Maduro Continues Refraining To Address U.S. Attacks On Venezuelan Soil: 'Yes Peace Forever'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro again refrained to address the recent U.S. strike on the country, and instead danced to a remix of him calling for no wars.
Latin Times
3 min read
The Big Lesson of the 2020s? Don't Ignore the Economists.
From COVID-19 lockdowns to Biden's inflation and Trump's tariffs, bad things have happened when economics are sidelined in policymaking.
Reason
6 min read
When racists shout ‘Go home’, and you come from 15 places, what to do?
A DNA test showed me that theoretically I have links to a long list of countries – and that the way we look at belonging makes little sense, says Hugh Muir, executive editor, Opinion
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
The hill I will die on: enough of the ‘Hey you!’ faux friend nonsense. You’re a business, not my mate
No, your communications don’t make me feel valued as an individual. A ‘Dear’ or ‘Sir’ wouldn’t hurt once in a while, says writer Max Fletcher
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
I’ve been a New Yorker for 23 years. Today Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in makes this city a real home
The new mayor embraces social justice, and rejects hate and nationalism. That’s why we’re so excited to see what he’ll do in office, says author Mona Eltahawy
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Cecilia Giménez’s botched Monkey Christ became a global meme. The real marvel was the woman behind it
The restorer, who died on Monday, brought unwanted attention to herself – and her small Spanish town. Then, slowly, a small miracle took place, says Sam Jones, the Guardian’s Madrid correspondent
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
The never-ending fiasco of HS2 is a case study in how not to build
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The fact that this colossal waste of time and money continues to hurt the taxpayer’s pocket even after being cancelled must be used as a stick to beat this country’s once great construction industry back into shape
The Independent UK
5 min read
Labubus, Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney: here’s the deluge that was 2025
It was a tough year (again) and we met it all with a shrug
The Guardian - US
5 min read
The Guardian view on hard times for Britain’s charities: struggling to do more with less
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today, the challenges facing the voluntary sector as it attempts to cope with an ongoing funding crisis
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
The one trick to nailing parenting this summer? Delete Instagram
Every time I open the app I’m bombarded with reels from accounts I don’t follow, promising they’ve cracked the code
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Yes, women’s rights are under threat around the world. But we’ve found hope in unlikely places
From El Salvador to Russia, Iceland and Syria, women are pushing back against the rise of regressive forces. Let’s support their fight, says anti-racist feminist activist Rahila Gupta
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it
While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof Devi Sridhar
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
'Stranger Things' Season 5 Ending: Time Jump Explained And Vecna And Eleven's Fates Revealed
Everything you need to know about how Netflix's longest-running smash hit actually ended. Here's the breakdown of the 'Stranger Things' series finale.
Inverse
5 min read
Year in Review: Top 10 Articles of Player One 2025
2025 has been a good year for video games, and these are 10 stories that became popular on Player One.
Player One
5 min read
‘2025 Is Gonna Be My Year’: 40 People Reveal How The Year Backfired For Them
Look, we’re not going to lie, we thought that 2025 would be amazing, but it was one of the toughest years we’ve ever faced. And if you feel the same, you’re definitely not alone. Many people have had such a terrible year that they went online to share their biggest…
Bored Panda
6 min read
Top 5 Open-World Games With Hidden Penalties for Over-Exploration
It's weird to see open-world games where exploring every corner can backfire, from deadly enemies to scarce resources that punish the curious gamer.
Player One
3 min read
Top 5 Best Linear JRPGs For Gamers Who Have Open-World Fatigue
We pick the 5 best linear JRPGs that prioritize storytelling, focused progression, and memorable worlds for players tired of open-world bloat and endless side quests.
Player One
4 min read
80 Unhinged And Weird Texts That Might Make You Laugh Out Loud
Sometimes, you receive such a weird text from someone that you have no choice but to ignore it and go about your day. Other people, however, choose to reply, resulting in the most unhinged interactions known to man. We've collected the most insane conversations captured on text, courtesy of the…
Bored Panda
7 min read
13 Years Later, One Of The Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Epics Ever Made Just Got A Huge Upgrade
Why settle for one story when you can have six? Here's your chance to give the Wachowskis' 'Cloud Atlas' another chance.
Inverse
5 min read
Doomed lovers, high heels and The Odyssey: films to get excited about in 2026
Margot Robbie busts her corset in Wuthering Heights, the Devil Wears Prada sequel goes fashionably to war, and Christopher Nolan brings us a Greek epic. Plus much more in our pick of the best films coming to UK cinemas this year
The Guardian - UK
16 min read
Stranger Things 5 Ending Explained: Fans Divided Over 'Weakest' Ever Series Finale—What Happened To Eleven?
Stranger Things 5's finale divided the fanbase. Some celebrated the emotional goodbye, while critics felt the climactic battle with Vecna and the mind flayer lacked complexity and shock value.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Millie Bobby Brown Posts Emotional Tribute To Eleven After Stranger Things Season 5 Finale
Millie Bobby Brown bids emotional 'Over and out' to Eleven as Stranger Things S5 finale drops; decade-long journey ends after global phenomenon.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Smart Winter Packing: Holiday Packing Tips for Stylish Cold Weather Travel Outfits
Simplify your winter holiday with our expert winter travel packing list, holiday packing tips, and essential cold weather travel outfits for stress-free trips.
Fashion Times
8 min read
Airport Winter Outfits: Comfy Travel Clothes That Combine Style and Warmth
Plan your next trip with travel fashion winter essentials. These airport winter outfits combine comfy travel clothes and stylish layers to keep you warm and polished in transit.
Fashion Times
7 min read
If Cat Memes Are Your Happy Place, These 80 Hilarious Posts Are Calling Your Name
The internet feels endless, and that comes with one major perk: an unlimited supply of cats. Mischievous troublemakers, tiny kittens being painfully cute, calm purring loafs, and chaotic agents of havoc—you can find every kind in one scroll. Today’s roundup pulls the funniest posts from r/CatMemes, and it’s exactly the…
Bored Panda
6 min read
The Online Fashion Sales Shift: How Independent Fashion Designers Are Taking the Lead
The future of online fashion sales belongs to independent fashion designers. Learn how DTC fashion brands are disrupting big labels.
Fashion Times
8 min read
You be the judge: should my boyfriend change the way he showers?
Audrey thinks Noah doesn’t take bathing seriously enough. He says he’s a ‘quick-shower kind of guy’ but keeps himself clean. You decide whose argument scrubs up best
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Chalet Chic: Fresh Ski Trip Outfits and Après Ski Style Trends for Your Next Winter Vacation
Don't pack until you read this! Discover essential ski trip outfits, expert winter vacation fashion tips, and the must-have pieces for an iconic après ski style.
Fashion Times
7 min read
What happened next: how KPop Demon Hunters became a global phenomenon and outranked Lady Gaga
It’s the Korean fantasy movie that came out of nowhere to become Netflix’s most-watched film ever. And social media mentions of its characters are outranking those of real-life superstars
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Beyond Coats and Scarves: Understanding the Winter Fashion Appeal Through Seasonal Psychology
Unlock the secrets of luxury winter style with insights on winter fashion appeal and seasonal fashion psychology for an elevated wardrobe.
Fashion Times
8 min read
From Style to Self-Care: How Cozycore Fashion Became the Ultimate Winter Lifestyle Style
Cozycore fashion highlights a shift toward comfort. See how this comfort fashion trend is shaping winter lifestyle style and seasonal wardrobes.
Fashion Times
7 min read
The Rules of Old Money Winter Fashion: Building Classic Holiday Style with Luxury Winter Outfits
Explore the principles of old money winter fashion and learn why classic holiday style favors understated elegance and enduring luxury winter outfits.
Fashion Times
7 min read
Burnout Symptoms Explained: Why Emotional Exhaustion and Workplace Stress Cause Real Physical Pain
Explore how emotional exhaustion and workplace stress trigger burnout symptoms that impact both mind and body, causing physical pain beyond just mental fatigue.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Why Fixing Sleep First May Be the Smartest New Year Health Reset
Many New Year health resolutions fail within weeks, often due to one overlooked factor: poor sleep. New approaches, including daytime therapies that address snoring and mild sleep apnea, are reframing sleep as the foundation for sustainable wellness.
Medical Daily
3 min read
How Insurance-Covered Nutrition Therapy Is Changing Access to Dietitian Care
Access to nutrition therapy has traditionally been limited by cost and availability. Berry Street is helping change that by connecting patients with registered dietitians online, with many sessions covered by insurance.
Medical Daily
4 min read
Vaccination rates plummet nationwide. See how your county compares
These plunging vaccination rates helped ignite the rise of measles cases.
Axios
3 min read
Bipolar Symptoms vs Depression Signs: Understanding Mood Disorder Differences That Doctors Monitor
Discover how doctors differentiate bipolar symptoms from depression signs and understand the key mood disorder differences affecting diagnosis and treatment.
Medical Daily
8 min read
Boost Testosterone Naturally: Low T Tips for Optimal Male Hormone Balance
Simple lifestyle changes — diet, exercise, sleep — can help you boost testosterone naturally and support male hormone balance without needing medication.
Medical Daily
8 min read
Woman with blood disorder hopes for cure thanks to NHS gene-editing therapy
Kavita Mehta has spent her entire life needing blood transfusions and medication to keep her alive
Evening Standard
7 min read
7 Daily Habits to Boost Energy Naturally: Proven Fatigue Solutions and Vitality Tips Without Caffeine
Boost energy naturally with science-backed daily habits. Discover caffeine-free fatigue solutions and vitality tips to stay alert, focused, and energized throughout the day.
Medical Daily
10 min read
Children from struggling families to be offered at-home vaccines in £2m scheme
The initiative will focus on families who have ‘fallen through the cracks’
The Independent UK
4 min read
How Diet Influences Your Lifespan: Lifespan Foods and Healthy Eating for Longer Life
Longevity diet research shows how lifespan foods and healthy eating aging patterns influence cellular repair, disease risk, and lifespan, according to science.
Medical Daily
8 min read
NFL Playoff-Clinching Scenarios for Week 18 and What’s At Stake
Denver, New England and Jacksonville can still capture home-field advantage in the AFC, while the Seahawks and 49ers can do the same in the NFC.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing schedule
Here’s your one-stop guide to the 2026 MotoGP season as teams begin their preparation for the final year of the current technical rule cycle
Autosport
5 min read
Follow the Money in Our Top 10 Business of Football Stories for 2025
Players got rich, owners got richer, the top tier of college sports became professionalized and much more.
Sports Illustrated
11 min read
FIA's honest assessment of F1's past rule cycle: “We have missed that”
Nikolas Tombazis admits the FIA underestimated how crucial ride height would be in F1's past cycle. He does not expect a repeat of porpoising in 2026
Autosport
5 min read
FIA candid about ‘a miss’ in previous F1 regulations: “I wish we had done better”
Nikolas Tombazis admits the FIA underestimated how crucial ride height would be in F1's past cycle. He does not expect a repeat of porpoising in 2026
Motorsport
5 min read
Liverpool Confirm First Sale of January Transfer Window
The Reds are not expected to have a busy winter.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Miami Closes a 23-Year Wound By Finally Slaying Its Ohio State Demon
By outplaying the reigning national champions with no controversy attached in a decisive Cotton Bowl victory, the Hurricanes erased the defining pain of their modern history.
Sports Illustrated
11 min read
NASCAR’s 50 most memorable moments of 2025
Celebrating the lives of those lost and remembering the moments that will live on
Motorsport
23 min read
This CFMoto Has Semi-Active Suspension, and Is Coming for the Middleweight Competition
CFMoto just revealed the 2026 800MT ES with KYB semi-active suspension and a few more trick parts. But there's one key detail missing.
RideApart
3 min read
Enzo Maresca ‘on Brink’ of Shock Chelsea Exit
A final decision is expected to be made before the weekend’s game against Man City.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
I Got A Sneak Peek At Rivian's Answer To Tesla Full Self-Driving
Rivian plans a point-to-point driver-assistance system that's like Tesla's Full Self-Driving in 2026.
InsideEVs
6 min read
Tesla's Big Robotaxi Promises Fall Flat As 2025 Comes To A Close
From Robotaxis to Full Self-Driving, more and more of Tesla's promises around autonomous cars failed to materialize this year.
InsideEVs
6 min read
This Tesla-Crushing EV Was The Best Car I Drove In 2025. Here's Why
This Ferrari-looking crossover is beating the Model Y in China for a reason. Not many cars can compare.
InsideEVs
6 min read
The 13 Most Anticipated Games Of 2026
A look at the biggest video games releasing in 2026 that we can't wait to play.
Inverse
9 min read
Europe’s EV Boom Was Real in 2025. The Real Fight Starts In 2026
The European continent is teeming with EVs, and it’s never been easier to own and charge one. But everything is under China's shadow.
InsideEVs
6 min read
'Fallout' Season 2's Legion Is The Most Terrifying Faction In The Franchise
Render unto Caesar... or else.
Inverse
5 min read
The Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Just Beat Its EPA-Estimated Range
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard might lack some creature comforts compared to other trims, but it aced an independent range test.
InsideEVs
3 min read
The Karma Revero Is Dead
The Revero was born from the Fisker Karma. Now, that legacy will be carried on by the Gyesera.
InsideEVs
4 min read
2025's AI-fueled scientific breakthroughs
AI-driven scientific innovation accelerated in 2025.
Axios
4 min read
Nintendo Switch Winter Sale 2025: 6 Of The Best Game Discounts Available Now
The Nintendo eShop has deals on new and old Switch games, making it a great time to pick up games you may have missed this year.
Inverse
4 min read
Eastern U.S. faces heavy snow threats in days-long New Year's holiday storm
New York's governor has declared a statewide emergency due to the severe weather that's set to last beyond New Year's Day.
Axios
3 min read
Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars
"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together."
Space
6 min read
Upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026: 10 good reasons to head to theaters this year
The power of Grayskull, Superman's cousin, and the return of a certain galaxy far, far away are among 2026's big-screen wonders.
Space
11 min read
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
NASA's new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia, may end with a different spacecraft entirely landing in Houston.
Space
5 min read
The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules
There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.
Space
8 min read
Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno joins competitor Blue Origin for national security projects
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief of the launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) has joined the competition at Blue Origin.
Space
3 min read
Big Bear glows with big stars | Space photo of the day for Dec. 31, 2025
Bears, stars, Battlestar Galactica
Space
3 min read
Largest clustered village in all of prehistoric Britain and Ireland unearthed
Site shows signs of continuous use and monumental construction, researchers say
The Independent UK
4 min read
Psychologists reveal mind trick that could help you commit to your New Year’s goals
Inducing doubts in one’s doubts can provide a formula for confidence, researchers say
The Independent UK
3 min read
SpaceX shatters its rocket launch record yet again — 165 orbital flights in 2025
SpaceX just set a new annual-launch record for the sixth year in a row, and the numbers are getting pretty silly.
Space
3 min read
Country diary: A novel way to farm this ‘black desert’
Greinton, Somerset Levels: Instead of drying the peat to make it fit for agriculture, a small group of farmers have decided to work with the wet
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
EU’s new ‘green tariff’ rules on high-carbon goods come into force
The ‘border adjustment mechanism’ aims to create a level playing field while also encouraging decarbonisation
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
It’s easy to feel powerless about climate chaos. Here’s what gives me hope
I’ve spent six years writing about environmental justice. The uncomfortable truth is that we’re not all in it together – but people power is reshaping the fight
The Guardian - US
10 min read
Seven environmental wins across the US in 2025 despite Trump-era reversals
Environmental advocates notched key wins at local and state levels this year despite Trump rollbacks
The Guardian - US
7 min read
Greenwashing, illegality and false claims: 13 climate litigation wins in 2025
Legal action has brought important decisions, from the scrapping of fossil fuel plants to revised climate plans
The Guardian - UK
11 min read
‘They didn’t de-extinct anything’: can Colossal’s genetically engineered animals ever be the real thing?
The bioscience startup has attracted billions in investment – and a flurry of criticism, but founder tells the Guardian plans to bring back the woolly mammoth will not be derailed
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
Curb the cod, park the prawns: top chefs on how to swap out the ‘big five’ seafood
From moules marinière to scallop, bacon and garlic butter rolls, here’s how to cast your culinary net wider and embrace more sustainable species
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Country diary: There’s a new tenant in my rickety old greenhouse
Crook, County Durham: In among the dead leaves and stacks of clay flower pots is a wren, in the relative warm of its winter roost
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
EU legislation intended to fight deforestation has been effectively ‘dismantled’
Law’s original author points to removal of obligations for downstream traders to verify origin of commodities
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables
Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026
From rock climbing in Derbyshire to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival
The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinking
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Hottest hotel openings for 2026
From a private island in the French Riviera to a wine tasting retreat in Guadalupe, Suzannah Ramsdale rounds up next year’s most intriguing new hotels
Evening Standard
10 min read
Tell us: have you been affected by the Channel tunnel rail disruption?
If you’ve been affected by cancellations to Eurostar services, we would like to hear from you
The Guardian - UK
1 min read
Kids’ own adventures: 25 free school holiday activities around Australia this summer
Drop in to gallery workshops to make plushie pals or shimmering sun catchers, design the first city on the moon, control a gigantic whale puppet or meet a mermaid these school holidays
The Guardian - AU
14 min read
‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast
Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new ‘movable’ cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming inns
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
12 incredible solo travel destinations for 2026
From wine tasting to mountain trails and relaxing wellness retreats on remote islands, here’s where to go for some ‘me’ time this year
Evening Standard
13 min read
Soukya, Bangalore: My transformational week at Queen Camilla's favourite wellness retreat
Camilla has visited the ayurvedic centre seven times and always requests a nightly mud bath. Could Soukya revive Victoria Moss’s flagging spirits?
Evening Standard
9 min read
Why the Maldives is the best place to test the blue mind theory
The Blue Prescription spa programme at the Ritz Carlton Maldives harnesses the health benefits of water. Angelina Villa-Clarke dives in
Evening Standard
8 min read
11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub
Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dog
The Guardian - UK
29 min read