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A rapidly crystallizing NFL playoff picture could gain several degrees more clarity after Sunday's Week 17 schedule is completed.There's only one berth left in each conference still to be determined, though several conference titles and the full seeding picture is still up for grabs. That means fewer clinching scenarios are on the table.

NFL Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios: What's left to play for Sunday?

Have you ever stopped to think about your heart? I mean really think about it. This incredible muscle beats over 100,000 times a day, pumping life-giving blood to every single cell in your body, all without you ever having to ask. Yet, for most of us, we only pay attention to it when something goes wrong.

Doctors warn: 4 everyday habits quietly driving heart failure deaths higher — and what to do about it

Actress Melanie Watson Bernhardt has died.Bernhardt, who was best known for playing the character Kathy Gordon on”Diff’rent Strokes,” died Friday in Colorado Springs, her brother told TMZ.The actress, who battled the genetic disorder osteogenesis imperfecta — which causes bones to break easily, poor muscle tone, hearing loss, and dental problems — had been hospitalized after suffering bleeding issues, the outlet reported.

Actress from beloved ‘80s sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ dead at 57

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Veronica Deramous met Teka Adams at a homeless shelter in Washington and lured her to her home, where she launched a brutal attack with a box cutterA courageous expectant mother narrowly survived a terrifying assault when an almost complete stranger attempted to steal her unborn child in a shocking attack.

Pregnant woman sliced open in baby theft attempt and fled holding in her own intestines

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

It's a "Little House" family reunion!Melissa Gilbert, 61, took to Instagram on Dec. 27 to share a "secret" she has been "keeping close to my heart for a while now": She has reconnected with her former "Little House on the Prairie" costar Melissa Sue Anderson, 63.

'Little House on the Prairie' stars reunite for 'long, healing talks'

When a couple's dog of 11 years passed away, they never imagined they’d be ready for a new furry family member—until fate intervened in the most unexpected way.One weekend, while Chelsea and Steven were away, she began receiving texts from neighbors warning that an animal might have wandered into their backyard, she told Newsweek.

Woman Thinks Coyote Broke in Yard—Has Realization That Changes Life Forever

The flight headed from Orlando to Los Angeles was diverted and made an emergency landing in Tampa on Dec. 27NEED TO KNOWA Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing after the cabin crew detected an unusual odorThe flight, headed from Orlando to Los Angeles, was diverted and made an emergency landing in Tampa at around 11:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, Dec. 27

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Cabin Crew Smelled Strange Odor on Airplane

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Three men have been arrested following the brutal murders of Roman Novak, 38, and his wife, Anna, 37, whose dismembered remains were found cast in concrete and dumped in the desertKidnappers forced a convicted Russian cryptocurrency fraudster and his wife to watch each other being 'tortured to death', before they were encased in concrete and buried in a desert, shocking reports claim.

Husband and wife encased in concrete and buried in desert after being tortured to death

Billie Lourd is opening up about her grief and "bittersweet" joy on the 9th anniversary of her mom Carrie Fisher's death.The "Scream Queens" star, 33, shared an emotional tribute to the "Star Wars" icon in an Instagram post on Dec. 27.

Billie Lourd opens up about 9th anniversary of Carrie Fisher death

In an interview last week, Kevin Hassett said that it would be "unlikely" for the Supreme Court to require the Trump Administration to issue tariff refunds following Costco's lawsuitThe Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether President Donald Trump’s use of invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs was within his authority.

Tariff refunds are 'unlikely' after Costco lawsuit Trump advisor warns

"From an outsider's perspective, that's pretty crazy," April Martinez tells PEOPLENEED TO KNOWApril Martinez and Shawnpail Fields of Jarrell, Texas, became parents to quadruplets Artemis, Curtis, Denahi and Eudora on July 13It is one of the rare instances in which quadruplets were conceived naturally without fertility treatments

Mom of 7 'Couldn't Believe' She Was Pregnant with Ultra-Rare Quadruplets, 3 of Whom Are Identical (Exclusive)

Activists’ claims that illegal aliens commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans do may appear convincing, but new data from New York state shows that those here illegally commit crimes at a rate more than three times higher than that of legal residents.And it’s costing us billions.

New data reveals the horrific truth about illegal-immigrant crime

LOUISVILLE, KY ‒ The parents of a student who was fatally shot in an on-campus shooting at Kentucky State University earlier this month were arrested in Indiana for alleged intimidation, according to court records.Chardnae Cleveland and De'Jon Darrell Fox were each charged with intimidation in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, on Dec. 23, court records showed.

Parents of college student killed in shooting arrested in Indiana

The following article includes references to domestic violence, eating disorders, and mental health conditions.Billy Bob Thornton has truly carved his own path in Hollywood. After years of small gigs here and there, including that of Johnny Tyler in "Tombstone," he broke out in a major way with 1996's "Sling Blade," which remains the best Billy Bob Thornton movie ever.

Tragic Details About Landman Star Billy Bob Thornton

Tragic war hero becomes 29th member of Rifles Regiment to die by suicideA war hero who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan is believed to have become the 29th member of his regiment to die by suicide, the Daily Mail can reveal..The former soldier, who was married with two children, is one of at least 29 members of the Rifles Regiment who have taken their own lives since 2013, according to a veterans' group that collates suicide figures.

War hero becomes 29th member of Rifles Regiment to die by suicide

The NFL wide receiver has steadily risen in his financial standing over the years of his career, boosted by major contracts. Find out how much money the athlete makes here.Stefon Diggs has been making headlines both on and off the field as the 2025 NFL season winds down.

Stefon Diggs’ Net Worth 2025: How Much Money He Has Now

Riding shotgun? Here are the order you must obeyYour friend was driving a little fast and got pulled over, with you in the car. Many passengers assume they must identify themselves and comply with every police request. That is not true. Passengers generally have the right to remain silent and wait for a lawyer, just like the driver.

4 Things Police Can Actually Make a Passenger Do During a Traffic Stop

Michael Rubin says billions in fraud losses highlight contrast with breakaway region's stability, democratic institutionsRep Ilhan Omar says she has no regrets about 2020 MEALS ActRep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she has "absolutely" no regrets about the 2020 MEALS Act connected to an alleged Minnesota fraud scheme because it "did help feed kids."

Ilhan Omar’s Somaliland stance slammed as Minnesota fraud scandal deepens

Arby’s has been around for more than 60 years now slinging hot roast beef sandwiches to the masses, but it looks like there will be a few less spots to get that fix in the coming year.Because, according to multiple reports, the fast-food chain has “quietly closed” more than a dozen restaurants across the country over the past several months.

Popular fast-food chain is closing locations across the U.S.

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20-point framework nears completion but territorial disputes with Russia remain unresolvedTrump to meet Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago as tensions mount between Israel, HamasFormer Israeli diplomat Shahar Azani discusses the upcoming meeting at Mar-a-Lago between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on ‘Fox News Live.’

Trump, Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace deal close but 'thorny issues' remain after Florida talks

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of the country’s general election Sunday. The polls are being held under military rule during a civil war. Critics argue the election is a facade to legitimize military control under the pretense of civilian rule.

Photos show Myanmar holding its first election since the military seized power

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this… that drawer at the bottom of your oven probably isn’t for storing sheet trays and 13x9 pans. I know. It's a lot to take in, and you’re probably connecting the dots and figuring out why your pans look a little bit crispier than they used to.

I Just Realized The Drawer Under My Oven Is NOT For Storing Pans—Here's Why

After French icon ’s death at age 91 was announced December 28, 2025, fans of the model and actress took a closer look at her personal life.While Bardot was best known for her film career and animal rights activism, her personal life also made headlines.

Who Is Brigitte Bardot’s Son? What to Know About Her Complicated Relationship With Only Child Nicolas

Vermont senator cites Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton's warning that AI will soon be smarter than humansSanders rails against AI, says 'science-fiction fear' of it running the world not an outrageous ideaSen. Bernie Sanders criticized AI developments during an interview on Sunday and said the "science-fiction fear" of AI running the world wasn't such an outrageous concept anymore.

Sanders says 'science-fiction fear' of AI running the world 'not quite so outrageous'

Drivers looking to purchase a new vehicle aren't thinking about short-term solutions. They want a car that will stand the test of time. Of all the major car brands, one consistently rises to the top, and according to an October 2025 study from iSeeCars, that brand is Toyota.

Not Honda, Not Lexus – This Is The Longest-Lasting Car Brand, According To iSeeCars

That paycheck has a lot of zeros in it.Pilots have one of the most important jobs, so one would assume their salaries represent that.Their paychecks vary depending on the airline and hours flown, but according to an American Airlines captain’s paystub that was later shared to X (formerly Twitter), it’s fair to say that many of them earn a ton of money, almost half a million to be exact

American Airlines pilot shared screenshot of salary — and people’s jaws are on the floor

A birthday celebration turned into an emergency when a cake caught on fireNEED TO KNOWThe Hyde family recently all got together for a birthday celebration, complete with a homemade Baked Alaska cake courtesy of their grandmother, Ann HydeWhen she went to pour the alcohol, however, the whole cake caught on fire

Family Birthday Party 'Turns into Mayhem' After Grandma 'Pours Too Much Alcohol' on Flaming Baked Alaska (Exclusive)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen and that he wanted to target the country’s political parties because they were “in charge,” prosecutors said Sunday.