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The Packers clinch a spot in the playoffs with the Lions' loss"We’re playing for each other" — Aaron Jones after Vikings beat GiantsAaron Jones spoke after the Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 16-13.The Detroit Lions were hoping for a gift from the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas.

Vikings squash Lions' playoff chances on Christmas Day, force six turnovers

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday's and Thursday's games or Saturday's, if applicable.

NFL playoff picture Week 17: Detroit Lions try to stay alive on Christmas

A woman who once starred in Broadway's "The Lion King" as a child was killed in a stabbing over the weekend, New Jersey officials said.Edison police officers were called to a home on Sunday morning over reports of a stabbing where they discovered 26-year-old Imani Dia Smith, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Woman who starred in ‘Lion King’ on Broadway as a child is killed in stabbing, officials say

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas messageKing Charles delivered a Christmas message urging unity and referencing the past, encouraging Britons to reflect how communities can come together in times of challenge. The tradition of the monarch’s Christmas broadcast dates back to 1932 and was first delivered by George V. It has since become a staple of the holiday for many Britons.

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas message

The White House will present plans for its ballroom construction at the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) meeting next month.The “East Wing Modernization Project” was added to the agenda of the Jan. 8 NCPC meeting, during which administration officials will give an “information presentation” on its controversial project.

White House to reveal ballroom project details with planning group in January

"It’s rare for me to outright reject a name or name trend, but ... "Some parents draw baby name inspiration from sources like family history, geography or even their favorite foods and brands. Others look to literature, music and pop culture. Still others get ideas from a more surprising source: weapons.

This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts

The musician who leads the annual event cancelled it because of the move to put President Donald Trump’s name on the center without approval from Congress.An annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington was cancelled because the center’s Donald Trump-appointed board added the president's name to the building last week.

Xmas Eve blues: Kennedy Center jazz show cancelled over Trump renaming

Fans of the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things" were upside down with excitement on Christmas Day as they waited to unwrap the present of three brand new episodes Thursday night.Netflix is scheduled to release the second of a three-part drop in the show's final season at 8 p.m.

Netflix drops 3 new episodes of 'Stranger Things' on Christmas Day

Prince Harry’s recent legal victory in the battle to get his U.K.-funded police protection reinstated could clear a path for him and wife Meghan Markle to return to England and the royal fold, but a few key figures are still standing in their way.Examiner can reveal that Princess Anne has been quietly pulling strings behind the scenes at Windsor Castle, helping Prince William and Queen Camilla block any path back for the Sussexes and urging King Charles III to ban the Suits actress, 44, from crossing the threshold.

Princess Anne Working with Prince William to Stop Meghan Markle From Ever Returning to the Firm (Exclusive)

Pearl Gonzalez’s caution tape outfit for her weigh-in went viral.Pearl Gonzalez knows how to sell a fight.Gonzalez had a brief career in the UFC, which saw her go 0-2 overall. Perhaps hr most known moment was a breast implant fiasco. She would be released in 2020.

Former UFC Fighter Pearl Gonzalez Wore Nothing But Caution Tape During Weigh-Ins [VIDEOS]

Jimmy Kimmel may have wrapped up his final show of 2025, but his criticisms of President Donald Trump have not gone on holiday break.The late-night talk show host spoke to U.K. TV audiences in an alternative Christmas message on Britain's Channel 4, where he said "tyranny is booming" in the United States.

Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump 'King Donny VIII' in UK Christmas message

A grandfather was killed in a freak accident — getting crushed to death while trying to pay at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Nebraska, police said.Michael “Mike” Dickinson, 69, suffered fatal injuries after he somehow got trapped between the payment window and his car at the fast food chain’s outpost in Grand Island on Tuesday morning, according to local cops.

Beloved grandfather crushed to death in ‘freak accident’ at McDonald’s drive-thru

Annual report details aggressive new nuclear attack posture, hypersonic missile development and aircraft carrier constructionThe Chinese military is continuing a massive, decades-long arms buildup, including a shift in nuclear force doctrine that increases the danger of a direct attack on the U.S., according to the Pentagon’s annual China military power report.

Massive Chinese military buildup threatens U.S. homeland

When Annette Bammert met Lenny the cat, he had developed the reputation of being the "saddest cat in the shelter." But now she has shared his remarkable transformation from mournful to living his best life.Bammert took in a black-and-white cat named Lenny shortly after Christmas, following the loss of her beloved senior cat, Wilma.

Woman Adopts ‘Saddest’ Shelter Cat—Not Ready for How He Changes Once Home

King Charles continues to put his own stamp on his annual Christmas Day message.Queen Elizabeth often delivered her address from her desk at her Buckingham Palace residence, often with family photographs in view. This year, King Charles recorded his message at the Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey.

King Charles breaks tradition with Christmas speech

Chris Oladukun channeled his inner Patrick Mahomes on Thursday night.Chris Oladokun wouldn’t have believed it if he’d been told he’d start an NFL game this season. He’s the third-string quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, after all.He’d also gotten virtually no first-team reps in four years.

Fans Are Calling Patrick Mahomes A “System QB” After 3rd-Stringer Chris Oladokun Dips Into His Bag With Insane Play vs. Broncos [VIDEO]

A dead body washed ashore on Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach on Christmas morning, according to authorities.The victim, a man believed to be in his 50s, was found around 11:20 a.m. Thursday near Brighton 15th Street and Boardwalk East, police and sources said.Grim photos show the corpse lying under a white sheet, just feet from the water.

Dead body washes ashore on NYC beach on Christmas morning

"My interest quickly evolved into an all-encompassing obsession.”I was 6 years old when I received the Christmas toy that would change the entire course of my life and career. I had discovered it in a catalog and ogled it in the store, begging my parents for it, arguing that I wanted it more than anything in the whole world.

When I Was 6, My Parents Gave Me A Christmas Gift. None Of Us Knew It Would Change The Course Of My Life.

What looked like a holiday headache—a dog chewing through the carpet—ended up being the best Christmas gift a homeowner never expected.A woman, known on Threads as @shaelltru, who lives in Canada, shared that she moved into a home built in the 1950s about a year ago.

Dog Ruins Carpet—What’s Underneath Ends Up Being the Best Christmas Present

Viktor Trehubov says only several dozen Russian forces remain cut off in Kupyansk with failing air supply linesFormer CIA station chief addresses whether peace is possible in UkraineFox News contributor Dan Hoffman discusses the state of Ukraine’s peace talks and what is a ‘slow burn’ on Russia’s economy on ‘Fox News Live.’

Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow allies concede city lost: Report

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As a fierce atmospheric river dumps heavy rains across parts of Southern California, some residents have been driven from their homes on Christmas Day as flooding and debris flow continue to threaten the region.The storm, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings in Southern California counties including Ventura and Santa Barbara, is expected to continue delivering excessive rainfall through the end of the week, along with heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains, the National Weather Service said.

Flooding risk forces Southern Californians from homes on Christmas

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country’s fragile democracy undone by a 2021 army takeover, nor end a devastating civil war triggered by the nation’s harsh military rule.

Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

How you eat can have a major impact on your energy throughout the day, and even impact how well you sleep. The common advice is to get enough protein, avoid eating between meals, and be sure to have your last meal of the day four hours before bedtime.

3 Snacks To Eat For a Better Night’s Sleep

Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.You're likely not hitting up a fast food joint for its health benefits. Fast food chains are often just tasty indulgences offering a convenient way to grab a meal.

The Most Unhealthy Fast Food Burger In America Is Not What I Expected

Taylor Swift was spotted biting her nails during the nerve-wracking final moments of Travis Kelce’s losing Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day.The Grammy winner anxiously gnawed on her manicure and took a deep sigh as she watched the Broncos come out ahead with a 20-13 victory at the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday.

Taylor Swift bites her nails in nerve-wracking final moments of fiancé Travis Kelce’s Chiefs game

(NewsNation) — Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine and Northwestern University have come up with a noninvasive treatment for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.Using nanotechnology, they developed nasal drops that travel along the nerves of the nose into the central nervous system to fight glioblastoma.

Nasal drops may help fight deadly brain cancer

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles for Vehicle History, focusing on practical insights and detailed automotive analysis.Check out the auction sites and used car listings, and it's not hard to find decomissioned cop-spec cars with reinforced brakes and suspension and some stab plates in the front seats (in case your kids are really wild on road trips).

Here's Why You Don't See Anyone Driving Decommissioned Mail Trucks

After months of warning that the US could take military action to stop violence against Christians in Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that he had done just that – delivering a strike on Islamic State terrorists in the country’s northwest.Nigeria’s foreign ministry confirmed that the two countries had coordinated on the strike, and one presidential adviser said the US and Nigeria were “on the same page in the fight against terrorism.”

Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians. Here’s what we know

A TikTok video showing a traveler’s worst luggage nightmare has gone viral on TikTok.The clip was shared by @kelssssricardoooo and has amassed over 2.6 million views since it was posted on December 1. Text overlaid on the video reads: "Thinking about the time my mom’s luggage came out like this."

Tourist Mortified As Mom’s Bag Arrives After Flight—and There’s a Problem

The White House has a rich history of decorating for Christmas.From modest displays of simple wreaths and green boughs in the nineteenth century to the more colorful and elaborately adorned styles of recent Administrations, the People’s House has sported its fair share of holiday styles.

Look Back at Memorable White House Christmases Past, From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker’ Homage to Melania Trump’s Crimson Trees

Spoiler alert! The following contains details from "Stranger Things" Season 5, Episode 6, "Escape from Camazotz."Have we heard Kate Bush's "Running Up that Hill" on "Stranger Things" for the last time?It certainly seems like it, now that Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) has finally escaped Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) in the fifth and final season of "Stranger."