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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

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

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

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

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

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

The league is keen on avoiding another player/fan altercation.The NFL is keen on avoiding a situation similar to the one involving DK Metcalf.The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver received a two-game suspension after getting into an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan last Sunday. Metcalf was shown on camera grabbing the fan and then hitting out at him.

NFL Cracks Down: 10 Shocking Rules Every Fan Must Follow in Week 17 After Explosive DK Metcalf Fan Clash

A video of a golden retriever refusing to go on a walk has gone viral on TikTok, earning almost 8 million views. But it’s not because Roo looks adorable as he digs his heels into the ground.It is the fact that he has developed a quirky habit that has left his owners Marissa, 28, and Joe Lombardi, 29, perplexed.

Golden Retriever Refuses To Go Out—Then Owner Realizes Who Is Home

Two people were injured on Wednesday, Dec. 24, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers opened fire on a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Maryland, federal officials said.Officers were conducting a "targeted immigration enforcement operation" in Glen Burnie, Maryland, just south of Baltimore, when they approached a van with two undocumented men, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.

2 injured after shooting during ICE operation in Maryland, DHS says

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

It was a different time.As parents we always have an idealized image of what the holidays should look like for our families: everyone in matching pajamas, tons of presents around a massive Christmas tree, smiling faces for the family photo. But everybody knows things rarely go exactly as we hope.

7 Years Ago, Kim Kardashian Spent 1.3 Million On The Perfect Holiday Party. This Year, She Can’t Even Get Her Kids To Take A Picture

Clara Vitoria was eaten alive by piranhas after she wandered outside her family's riverside home near the city of Coari in the Brazilian state of Amazonas and fell into the riverEverything we know after two-year-old killed in piranha attack outside family homeA two-year-old girl has tragically died in a horrific accident after falling into a river and being attacked by piranhas outside her family's home in Brazil.

Everything we know about death of girl, 2, eaten alive by piranhas outside 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

"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.

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

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday condemned illegal Chinese fishing in South Korean waters as "utterly unacceptable," warning that future violators would face the seizure of their catch and stiff penalties.The comments came after two Chinese vessels were caught allegedly operating illegally in the country’s maritime zone.

Chinese Fishing Boats Seized by Coast Guard—Video

Kansas City Chiefs royalty Tony Gonzalez and Travis Kelce sat down for an interview at 1587 Prime on Christmas Eve ahead of the team's Week 17 tilt against the Denver Broncos — and what could be Kelce's final game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.It was less an interview and more a candid chat between two people who have a great deal of admiration for each other.

Tony Gonzalez celebrates Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce with a candid chat about what could be star's swan song

As the end of the year approaches, millions of Brits will be booking their long-awaited 2026 getaway.In the first six months of 2025, more than 3.8million passports were issued in the United Kingdom.But what often shocks people is that, despite thousands of potential colour options, more than 90 per cent of the world's passports fall into just four tones: red, blue, green and black.

Why passports only come in four colours and what each one means

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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

What a Christmas Day: it tied for the 2nd warmest one ever, highs hit 80 degrees.This is only the third time in our weather history (1899-present) that we've had a Christmas Day in the 80s. The record warmest was 82° back in 2017.

Christmas Day hits 80° in North Texas, tying 2nd warmest on record

The language of recovery has been part of my life ever since I started attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings in my mid-twenties to attempt to deal with what I had only recently begun to recognize as my binge eating disorder, but it took me longer than I'd like to admit to apply the warning signs I'd learned in O.A.

Why I Quit Smoking Weed—And Other People Are, Too

When it comes to burgers, we've never had more choice - but where can you get the best one? I asked chefs for their favourite fast food burger and they all agreedWhen it comes to burgers, we've never had more choice. From fast food staples like McDonald's and Burger King to the on-trend smash burgers, burger van pop-ups and restaurants devoted to gourmet burgers featuring toppings like peanut butter and jelly, it seems we can't get enough.

I asked 3 chefs where you get the best fast food burger and they all agreed

Snoop Dogg put on quite the show.Was anyone really surprised?It was halftime of the NFL's Christmas Day game in Minnesota between the Vikings and the Detroit Lions.Snoop was in charge of the festivities.The show included Martha Stewart, Snoop, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Lainey Wilson and Andrea Bocelli.

Snoop Dogg shares 2-word message after epic halftime show for NFL Christmas

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Starlink satellite 35956 suffered from a serious anomaly on December 17. It is described as largely intact, but is currently “tumbling, and will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere and fully demise within weeks,” says the official Starlink X account.

Starlink satellite pictured ‘tumbling’ after recent ‘anomaly’ in space — it will be incinerated when it enters the Earth’s atmosphere in a few weeks

In the quest to reduce weight, one area of a car’s structure that gets relatively little public attention is seating.As drivers and passengers, we probably take them for granted beyond how comfortable or not they might be. But if you’ve ever had to remove a seat from a car, you’ll know just how complex and heavy they are.

The answer to making cars lighter? You're sitting on it...

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

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Rock salt is the standard way to de-ice driveways, but it comes with serious downsides that most people don't think about. Salt corrodes concrete and metal, damages plants and grass along your driveway, burns dogs' paws when they walk on it, and pollutes groundwater as it melts.