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FOX Nation announced on Tuesday that acclaimed actor Zachary Levi will host a four-part docudrama, "David: King of Israel," which is set to debut in the first quarter of 2026.
Illinois enacts comprehensive immigration protection law safeguarding families at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares amid federal enforcement crackdown.
Marjorie Taylor Greene said Tuesday that President Trump's response to text messages she sent about death threats to her family was "shocking" and "unkind."
Montana AG Austin Knudsen leads effort against Virginia's Jay Jones after violent rhetoric toward political opponents and their children surfaces in texts.
Sacramento's Sutter Health ends transgender procedures for minors, joining a trend among California healthcare systems changing youth treatment policies.
Luigi Mangione expressed shock at crowd size during Pennsylvania arraignment for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, police officer testifies.
Aryna Sabalenka voiced her opposition to transgender athletes competing against biological women ahead of her Battle of the Sexes exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., announced that Republicans would back Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La, and Mike Crapo's, R-Idaho, plan to convert Obamacare subsidies to HSAs.
School board members sue New York Attorney General Letitia James claiming First Amendment violations for restricting public debate on transgender student policies.
Kevin O'Connell's pregame speech about channeling high school dreams sparked the Minnesota Vikings' emotional 31-0 shutout victory over Commanders at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Satire
VATICAN CITY — In the spirit of the Christmas season and as part of his ongoing quest to bring about widespread harmony throughout the world, Pope Leo XIV issued a proclamation urging Jesus and Satan to put all their differences aside in the name of peace.
HOLLYWOOD, CA — In what is expected to be the season's hottest new movie, filmmakers have unleashed an innovative take on storytelling in which the villain was not portrayed as being misunderstood but instead was just evil.
KINGDOM OF GONDOR — The people of Gondor are beginning to wonder if they should move their capital city of Minas Tirith away from the big fiery shadow mountains filled with orcs that hate them and seem intent on killing them all.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Rico Dynamite, a long-time Idaho resident and former high school starting quarterback for the Preston Indians, was reportedly signed by the New York Jets in a surprise deal that is sure to win them the championship.
CINCINNATI—Saying the man’s reputation was unlikely ever to recover from the embarrassment, sources confirmed Tuesday that local accountant Josh Hunter had completely humiliated himself at his company’s holiday party by telling his coworkers he appreciated them. “It’s normal to have a coup
PHILADELPHIA—In an effort to earn extra income after Congress rescinded $1.1 billion in funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Fresh Air host Terry Gross reportedly conducted an interview Thursday via Bluetooth during an Uber shift. “And what can you tell us about how bull riding h
HIRAIZUMI- CHŌ, NISHIIWAI, IWATE, JAPAN— Struggling to decide whether one on fall or spring would rock their shit more, Zen monk Ken Ito strained for a haiku to knock them on their asses. “I could mess them up with that Bashō one about the full moon’s splendor,” the Buddhist monk said Wedn
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BOERNE, TX—Providing an underwhelming new dining option for those returning to visit family in the area, people who grew up in a small Texas suburb were informed this week that their hometown had unveiled a disappointing local microbrewery. “You like those IPAs, right? They supposedly got lots
Several European broadcasters including Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands announced a boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was allowed to participate, arguing it’s inappropriate given the humanitarian suffering in Gaza. What do you think? The post Multiple Countries Boycott E
Take it from us as free Americans, Qatar is the greatest country on earth. Way better than America, like way better. And that's a fact. Don't believe us? Check out these 12 reasons it's better than America.
LOS GATOS, CA—In an attempt to fend off growing competition from Paramount and Netflix, Plex CEO Keith Valory announced Monday that the streaming platform had submitted a $35 bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. “We believe the Harry Potter and DC universes will prove excellent additions to our slate
Raising kids is hard. Even for experienced parents, every day brings new challenges. How can anyone do it perfectly?
NURN, MORDOR — Political commentator Tucker Carlson has reportedly purchased a piece of property in the land of Mordor, where the shadows lie. This will be Carlson's fourth house and his first next to a slave camp.
PHOENIX, AZ — Local toddler Carver Brett struck it rich earlier today after the magnetic tile house he built during naptime got listed on Zillow for $280,000.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In the wake of controversy over teams being snubbed and left out of the postseason championship tournament, the NCAA reluctantly confirmed that the College Football Playoff selections were made by an alcoholic penguin.
VATICAN CITY — Catholics and Protestants around the world expressed concern this week, as Pope Leo XVI gave his recommendation that Christians pray the rosary while facing in the direction of Mecca.
President Trump continues to make misleading statements about affordability despite the Consumer Price Index indicating an increase in costs for many goods and services. The Onion assesses the veracity of the president’s claims. Claim: The cost of living is low. True: The cost of living is much lo
Hollywood is increasingly looking to Saudi Arabia for financing as other sources of money have dried up in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, though the kingdom’s controversial human rights record makes the relationship potentially problematic. What do you think? The post Hollywood Films Incr
This 3-by-4-inch plastic dish is a perfect place for you to sleep and live if you are a block of hand soap. If you are not a block of hand soap, this would likely not be a good place for you, unfortunately. Contact now! Reference #57675 The post Great Home For Hand Soap appeared first on The Onion.

Sports
Here are our leading candidates to win many of the NFL's major awards, which will be unveiled during "NFL Honors" ahead of the Super Bowl.
When a key player moves on, there's always a big questions about what's next for the teams involved. We're breaking down all of MLB's big deals.
O'Shaquie Foster was dominant against Stephen Fulton, earning higher ranking. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
In a sport where athletes are expected to be "badass," newly crowned F1 champion Lando Norris' openness to talking about his emotions is a rarity.
Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.
The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN.
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua acknowledged potential NFL interest in Marcus Freeman, saying he will push to make him one of college football's highest-paid coaches.
A 20-year-old Bronx man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in the November shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd.
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua says the ACC engaged in a "targeted" social media campaign against the school's football team for College Football Playoff consideration.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he doesn't anticipate wide receiver DK Metcalf's availability for Monday's game against the Miami Dolphins (6-7) to be "jeopardized" by his hospital visit and overnight stay in Baltimore after Sunday's win.
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been voted the 2025 MLS MVP, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in two consecutive seasons.
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips responded to Notre Dame's criticism, saying the league has a "responsibility" to support its teams.
In desperate need of a QB, the Colts are calling a former player of theirs — and one who hasn't played since 2020.
Here is New Zealand's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
Here is Switzerland's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history.
Does Jake Paul actually have a chance against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua? Here are the latest odds.
Here is Scotland's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
Here is Norway's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

Tech
The Game Awards are this week, with the grand showcase for 2025 coming up on Thursday, December 11 at 8PM ET. There's also a pre-show (in case the multi-hour affair just isn't enough TGA for you) and that kicks off at 7:30PM ET. The ceremony will be a mix of honoring games from the past year and deb
Traeger debuted its Woodridge line of Wi-Fi-enabled pellet grills back in January. The overall theme across the Woodridge, Woodridge Pro and Woodridge Elite is the company’s reliable performance and features are available for less than the cost of its most premium models. Just before Christmas, th
The best gifts inspire joy long after the initial unwrapping. Subscription boxes are designed to show up again and again, each time offering something new to try, build or taste. They’re perfect for friends who already have too much gear or relatives who like to discover things without searching f
AI chatbots haven't come close to replacing teens' social media habits, but they are playing a significant role in their online habits. Nearly one-third of US teens report using AI chatbots daily or more, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report is the first from Pew to specifically
To Cook a Bear, The Manipulated, and Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.
The James Webb Space Telescope and other international observatories have spotted a 13-billion-year-old supernova. On Tuesday, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the sighting of a gamma-ray burst from a star that exploded when the Universe was only 730 million years old. The Webb telescope ev
Owners of the Porsche Macan and upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric will be able to unlock and start their cars with their Galaxy phones, Samsung has announced. The cars, alongside other Porsche models, are gaining support for Samsung Wallet's Digital Key feature, which lets users wirelessly control t
Sony's 2025 PlayStation Wrap-Up is now available. The recap, which is similar to those from music streaming services, sums up gaming habits from throughout the year. It shows players how many hours they used their PS4 or PS5, what games they played the most, preferred genres, trophy counts and more.
A memo obtained by WIRED confirms Denise Dresser's departure from Slack. She is now headed to OpenAI.
Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs.
You can add the Switch 2 to the (long) list of platforms where you can play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The bad news: It costs $60 to play the 2011 game optimized for Nintendo's 2025 hardware. The good news: It costs less (or nothing) if you own one of the versions for the original Switch. The (dig
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 just got a fairly bizarre expansion inspired by the Netflix show Stranger Things. If you've ever wanted to fly over a fictional Indiana town in the 1980s, this is the update for you. That's right. The game now lets folks fly over Hawkins, Indiana and check out more th
Four sources close to the situation claim OpenAI has become hesitant to publish research on the negative impact of AI. The company says it has only expanded the economic research team’s scope.
Somewhere along its never-ending quest to increase engagement, Meta realized that giving Facebook users more of what they want would make it more likely that they'll stick around. The company has announced a bunch of updates designed to help improve the feed and the broader Facebook experience by ma
American AI giants are backing a new effort to establish open standards for building agentic software and tools.
You can speak into the Pebble Index to have it remember things or set reminders, timers, and tasks. No cloud processing, no subscription, and best of all, no charging.
Peloton star, DJ, and mom Jess King shares the wellness gear that fuels her nonstop hustle.
You don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate how great these buds sound.
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.
FixBot can check on the health of your devices and talk you through necessary repairs. You can even point your phone's camera at broken gear to get started.

Entertainment
Gene Simmons pulled back the curtain on his pickup method in a recent interview ... because he used a line on the TV news anchor who was asking him questions!!! Ya gotta see this interaction between the rock legend and Scripps News anchor Maritsa…
Jubilant Sykes -- a renowned opera singer -- was killed at his home Monday in Santa Monica, California. The Santa Monica Police Department released a statement, saying they responded to a call Monday at approximately 9:20 PM. When officers arrived,…
Nick Fuentes is making news outside of his usual Nazi-loving, misogynist ramblings ... for the first time, he's revealed that he's still a virgin at 27! The white nationalist podcaster sat down Monday with Piers Morgan for a wide-ranging interview…
Yungblud's enjoying his time off after canceling a bunch of upcoming shows ... packing on the PDA with Jesse Jo Stark after a fancy dinner at a sushi joint. Check out these photos of the British rocker and the singer/actress ... they're kissing…
Personal injury lawyer Thomas J. Henry proved he throws a party like nobody else ... dropping a TON of money to hire Ricky Martin for a secret performance at his engagement celebration ... TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the party tell TMZ…
Influencer Jeri Wirtz has tragically died at 74 ... following a long battle with breast cancer. The news was confirmed on the joint IG account she shared with her husband, Mike -- "Jeri & Mike" -- where it was revealed she passed away on Dec.…
We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream. You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just…
The president of D4vd's touring company was grilled Monday by a deputy district attorney in front of a grand jury ... on why he didn't call the cops. A grand jury is hearing evidence in the death of Celeste Rivas. TMZ broke the story ... LAPD's…
India Love is clearly the hostess with the damn mostest -- and when you hand her the keys to lead the "TMZ Brunch Tour," you just know things are gonna get wild ... and this weekend was Exhibit A! Check out the clip -- straight after the Streamer…
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s over the flood of death threats she’s been getting ever since Donald Trump branded her a "traitor" ... even asking if she’s supposed to meet the same fate as Charlie Kirk for all this to finally stop.…

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