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Director James Cameron appeared on the "Just Foolin' About" podcast on Dec. 23, where he argued that putting guardrails on AI is nearly impossible because humans can't agree on morals.
Minnesota paid leave law takes effect Jan. 1, granting workers up to 20 weeks of benefits, but critics say the program could be exploited for fraud.
U.S. President Donald Trump said his New Year's resolution is "Peace on Earth" after he was asked on December 31, 2025 if he had a New Year's resolution.
The NCAA has fallen short on major issues plaguing college athletes, including transfer portal, eligibility rules and men competing in women’s sports.
Author of "The Miracles Among Us" reveals five breakthrough miracles from 2025, including Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi's survival and revolutionary cancer treatments.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's progressive agenda includes city-owned grocery stores, free buses and rent freezes, testing ambitious policies.
Celebrities have embraced GLP-1 medications for dramatic weight loss in 2025. Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, Meghan Trainor and Lizzo share their health journeys.
Independent journalist Nick Shirley pushed back on a CBS News reporter's analysis of Minnesota daycares on X after finding there was no evidence of fraud.
Data removal from brokers protects against AI-powered scams and deepfake threats in 2026. Learn how data brokers sell your personal information to scammers.
Kate Middleton named "eternal influencer" by British Vogue as royal experts praise her global impact and the powerful "Kate effect" on brands worldwide.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT — Local wife Brittany Spencer was reportedly seen starting her Christmas planning for next year on December 26th.
Disney announced it will license over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters for use on OpenAI’s Sora video-generating platform, with the deal also including a $1 billion investment in the AI company. What do you think? The post Disney Licenses Characters For Use On OpenAI Video Gener
WASHINGTON—Amid ongoing concerns over the aging president’s medical status, health speculations reportedly swirled Monday after President Donald Trump was seen with damage numbers above his head. “Recent photos of Trump appear to show him sustaining a series of double- and triple-digit damage
SAN FRANCISCO—Citing a right to keep their torsos sheathed in windproof synthetic fabrics, tech billionaires were reportedly threatening to flee California on Monday over a proposed statewide vest tax. “If the legislature passes this measure, you can bet that countless entrepreneurs and venture
ST. PAUL, MN — In response to growing allegations of fraud tied to Minnesota's Somali community, Governor Tim Walz announced he had awarded an $8 billion grant to a Somali company to find the perpetrators.
U.S. — In a brand new Benny Johnson video, media personality Benny Johnson reacts to a Benny Johnson video where he reacts to an older Benny Johnson tweet about a Benny Johnson video.'
The Interior Department announced plans to replace a picturesque image of Glacier National Park on the 2026 “America the Beautiful” pass with President Trump’s face, prompting a lawsuit from an environmental group. What do you think? The post Images Of National Parks Replaced With Trump’s Fa
NEW YORK—In an effort to bring greater transparency to the city’s public transit system, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority released a statement Monday admitting that large parts of its subway map had been fabricated. “Despite the common belief that the map is an accurate repre
AKRON, OH—Using the icon of a sleigh to denote his unmistakable presence near a residence in northeastern Ohio, NORAD’s official tracking app confirmed that Santa Claus paid a visit to his former girlfriend’s house around 3 a.m. Wednesday. “With our state-of-the-art satellite technology, w
READING, PA—Saying the snot-nosed brat sure as hell better not expect any damn frankincense or myrrh, sources confirmed Friday that a bullshit newborn wasn’t even Jesus Christ, the Son of God. “There’s not a fucking chance this useless goddamn baby is going to die for our sins,” said the
WASHINGTON—In response to her husband Vice President JD Vance beaming with excitement as she opened his Christmas gift to her, second lady Usha Vance reportedly forced a smile Thursday after unwrapping another Bible. “Oh, wow, another King James Bible, you shouldn’t have,” said Vance, placin
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Sports
We break down Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama and Georgia-Ole Miss. Watch every game via the ESPN MegaCast.
Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck threw a scoring pass, and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 at the Cotton Bowl in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?
Ohio State found itself in an early 14-0 hole in Wednesday's CFP quarterfinal game against Miami, a disastrous start the Buckeyes couldn't recover from in a 24-14 loss.
Chelsea have confirmed they have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca ahead of Sunday's game against Manchester City.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night's win over the Knicks with a hyperextension of his left knee but said he believes he'll be "all right" and expects to play in the next game.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning wrapped up Citrus Bowl MVP honors with a 60-yard scoring run in a 41-27 victory over No. 14 Michigan.
Anthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.
The Packers on Wednesday claimed veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a day after he was waived by the Cowboys.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, said he hasn't "thought about" a return to Pittsburgh next season, as he has been focused on the Week 18 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. But he acknowledges that he'll need to make a decision when the season ends.
Check out the odds for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games.
See the latest CFP title odds, now that the defending champion Buckeyes have been bounced.
Bookmakers are circling Sugar and sharps are all about Orange. Here's Patrick Everson with the inside scoop on the CFP quarterfinals betting action.
FOX Sports' Laken Litman breaks down her takeaways from Miami's Cotton Bowl win in the quarterfinals of the 2025 CFP.
Check out the best moments from NFL Press Conferences' in week 17!
Arch Manning threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, adding 155 yards and two more scores on the ground to lift Texas over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl
Darian Mensah threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead Duke to a 42-39 victory over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl on Wednesday
Tom Brady sat down to discuss whether NFL stars should rest in Week 18 before the playoffs. He also shared the New England Patriots’ mindset in Week 17 as they pushed for a perfect season in 2007. Presented by Verizon
Nick Wright unveils his NFL Tiers going into Week 18 and 2026, featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
Miami shocked Ohio State with a dominant Cotton Bowl quarterfinal win to advance to the CFP semis.

Tech
CFOTO via Getty Images During CES 2025, we watched NVIDIA tout its leading position in the artificial intelligence arena for the bulk of the presentation. But it did reveal some new hardware, including its RTX 5000-series GPUs and Project Digits desktop supercomputer (later redubbed Spark). This yea
For a tech writer, being very offline is sort of like being a marathon coach who doesn’t run. So in 2025, I tried to reverse years of studied avoidance towards the most ubiquitous technological phenomenon on earth — I got back on social media. The change was short-lived. My first exodus from t
You may know Bosch as a home appliance brand (via its partnership with Siemens), but the German multinational is generally more focused on providing underlying technology and engineering solutions to auto, home and manufacturing partners across the globe. It's fitting, then, that much of what it's s
The start of a new year always feels like a reset button. Everyone’s talking about moving more, eating better, sleeping longer or finally taming their digital chaos. But resolutions rarely survive on willpower alone. The right tools or piece of tech can make those goals easier to keep by turning m
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.
After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.
Our reviewer optimized his morning cup of coffee with creamer substitutes that promise health benefits and mental clarity.
Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don't spread it to others.
If you are trying to stay on top of your health this year, a smart scale can make the process feel more manageable. These devices log details like body fat, muscle mass and water levels, then sync everything to your phone so you can see patterns instead of guessing. It is an easy way to track change
Knock out these simple chores on this day of fresh starts to keep you and your devices humming smoothly.
The online booking platform aims to streamline scheduling for everything from virtual appointments to workshops.
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It's no secret that AI-generated content took over our social media feeds in 2025. Now, Instagram's top exec Adam Mosseri has made it clear that he expects AI content to overtake non-AI imagery and the significant implications that shift has for its creators and photographers.Mosseri shared the thou
NurPhoto via Getty Images Samsung is arguably the 800-pound gorilla of CES, with a full spectrum of products that range from phones and computers to refrigerators to AI assistants and rolling robots. But for CES 2026, the company is shaking up the schedule a bit: Instead of its longtime midday Monda
Sony's CES 2026 press conference is just days away, but this year has a twist: Instead of an overview of Sony's electronics, video game and Hollywood studio plans for the new year, the presser will apparently have a more narrow focus: electric vehicles. That's because the traditional end-of-press-da
Sony has revealed the first batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for 2026. There are three titles to play this month, all of which drop on January 6. As always, you’ll retain access to these games as long as your subscription remains active. First up, there's Need For Speed Unbound. This is a
LG For years, LG has kicked off CES press day with the first event of the morning — and 2026 will be no different. The Korea-based corporation is theming its presentation as "Innovation in Tune with You," and — if it follows the template of past presentations — it will highlight both the cons

Entertainment
One half of the Island Boys didn't ring in the New Year on a high note ... 'cause TMZ has learned Franky Venegas was arrested again in Florida for alleged drug related offenses and is currently behind bars. Law enforcement tells us Franky was…
Zach Bryan has officially given fans their first look at his romantic wedding to Samantha Leonard ... sharing a swoon worthy photo to Instagram. In the wedding photo, Bryan is seen holding Leonard as she wears a strapless white gown featuring a…
A New Year's celebration turned tragic in the Swiss Alps. Police say several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through a popular bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana Wednesday morning.…
Zohran Mamdani is officially New York City's mayor and he kicked off his historic term in unconventional fashion. The 34-year-old was sworn in just after midnight Thursday in a private ceremony administered by New York Attorney General Letitia…
There's more than just the new year to celebrate on January 1st ... turns out it's Ice Spice's birthday, too! We know some of you might be all partied out, but for the real ones out there who know how to rally, we've got a little…
One of the members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee that's been releasing photos and documents from the Jeffrey Epstein estate has a New Year's resolution for the Epstein Files ... he wants to totally expose and put away the pedophile's…
We're kickin' off the New Year with some serious sweat from the stars! From intense gym sessions to outdoor workouts, celebs like Sommer Ray, Sam Asghari, and Cristiano Ronaldo are showing off their grind ... and their gains! Hollywood's proving…
Ben Askren's life turned upside down in 2025 ... he battled severe pneumonia that resulted in a 59-day hospital stay and a double lung transplant ... but thankfully, he tells TMZ Sports he's going into the New Year moving in a "positive direction."…
Before this brown-haired boy turned into a shining star, he was just growing up in Vancouver, Canada, and dreaming of Hollywood's big flashing lights! He's a self-taught musician who's a big punk and horror fan! ... Mike Wheeler in "Stranger…
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Eating healthy doesn't have to mean cutting out all of your favorite foods. If you're starting the new year on a wellness journey, kick things off right in your…

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