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Lead On December 25, 2025, the NFL’s traditional three-game Christmas lineup arrives amid unusually low buzz. The day features Cowboys vs. Commanders, Lions vs. Vikings and a Chiefs night game where both Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew are out. Several matchups include QBs with little name recognition—most notably 39-year-old third-string Josh Johnson and rookie free … Read more
Lead: Tarique Rahman, 60, returned to Dhaka on Thursday, Dec 25, 2025, after nearly 17 years living in London, his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said. The acting chairman of the BNP — widely viewed as the party’s prime ministerial frontrunner — arrived amid mass street-level celebrations and heavy security. His homecoming follows the 2024 ouster … Read more
Lead: The New York Times Connections puzzle for December 25, 2025 (Puzzle #928) featured 16 words grouped into four themed sets and proved straightforward for players with musical knowledge. The daily game, which resets at midnight, asks solvers to find four-word categories; today’s set included a music-based group along with categories tied to ornate prose, … Read more
After Week 16 of the 2025 NFL regular season, eight teams clinched playoff berths, shifting the postseason picture across both conferences. The Seahawks, Eagles, Bears and 49ers secured NFC berths, while the Patriots clinched on Sunday night and the Jaguars, Chargers and Bills clinched on Monday after the Colts’ loss. Denver still controls the AFC … Read more
U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into the emergency door-release mechanism on certain Tesla Model 3 vehicles after a consumer complaint. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Dec. 23 that it received a report alleging the mechanical release is “hidden, unlabeled and not intuitive” during an emergency. The owner said he … Read more
Lead: On Dec. 24, 2025, longtime holiday host Chuck Redd canceled a planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., after the White House announced last week that President Donald Trump’s name had been added to the institution’s facade. The change — presented by the … Read more
Lead Lottery officials in Louisville, Kentucky announced the winning numbers drawn Wednesday for the estimated $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot. The board numbers are 25, 59, 04, 52 and 31 with a red Powerball 19 and a 2x Power Play multiplier. The advertised annuity estimate is about $1.7 billion; the estimated cash value for the Christmas … Read more
Across cities from Vatican City to Alexandria, Virginia, and from Bethlehem to Beijing, communities marked Christmas with a mix of religious observance and local pageantry on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Images captured people attending midnight Mass, lighting candles and posing by nativity displays while others took part in decidedly secular rituals—waterskiing Santas in the … Read more
Lead Federal prosecutors have moved the case against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, to federal court after a Nov. 26 ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C., that killed a National Guard member and critically injured another. The transfer allows federal authorities to evaluate whether the death penalty should be pursued, a shift from the D.C. Superior Court where … Read more
On Dec. 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. CT the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) will host the Detroit Lions (8-7) in a rare Christmas Day regular-season game featured on Netflix’s second annual NFL Christmas Gameday. The matchup arrives after Minnesota’s 16-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday and follows Detroit’s push to keep faint playoff … Read more
Lead: On Dec 25, 2025 at 10:50 am IST multiple online gaming services experienced a widespread outage that disrupted play for thousands worldwide. Titles affected include ARC Raiders, Fortnite, Among Us, Rocket League and other Epic Games properties; Downdetector recorded more than 35,000 reports for ARC Raiders and about 4,000 reports linked to AWS. Epic’s … Read more
Lead: The NBA’s Christmas Day slate (Noon–10:30 p.m. ET) features high-profile matchups that could reshape early-season narratives. Highlights include a Chet Holmgren–Victor Wembanyama showdown in Oklahoma City, a remade Knicks squad hosting Cleveland, veteran stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry all on the bill, and a late-night Nuggets–Timberwolves rematch after a memorable April … Read more
On Thursday, December 24, 2025, North Korean state media released photographs showing leader Kim Jong Un inspecting what Pyongyang describes as its first nuclear-powered, guided‑missile submarine at an indoor construction facility in the country. The images, published by KCNA and circulated by international outlets, indicate the vessel has not yet been launched; state media reported … Read more
On Dec 25, 2025, a widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) disruption knocked multiple online games and related services offline, impacting titles such as ARC Raiders, Fortnite and Rocket League. Downdetector reported roughly 4,000 user reports in the United States tied to AWS, while ARC Raiders alone saw spikes to nearly 35,000 reports. Players across platforms … Read more
26 Surprising Language Facts Merriam‑Webster Shared in 2025 Lead: In 2025 Merriam‑Webster’s social channels published a viral series that distilled 26 striking etymologies and lexical notes, drawing attention from word lovers worldwide. The posts ranged from straightforward derivations—like “robot” from Czech—to quirky curiosities such as a rare rhyme for “silver.” Published across the year, the … Read more
