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The Pittsburgh Steelers won the AFC North after a thrilling fourth quarter, as Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal in the final seconds.
President Trump says Cuba is “ready to fall" after the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, cutting off a key economic and security lifeline to Havana.
'Grey's Anatomy' star Steven W. Bailey reveals rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis after keeping his medical condition private for over five years.
President Trump claimed the U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela after Maduro's arrest, outlining plans to rebuild economy and delay elections until recovery is complete.
The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris after finishing 8-9 for the second straight season, ending their playoff hopes and beginning another search for leadership.
Roger Carstens, told CBS' "60 Minutes" that he doesn't consider Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro a "bloodthirsty drug dealer" based on his experiences.
British and French aircraft struck an underground ISIS facility in Syria believed to be used for weapons storage. RAF Typhoon jets targeted the site north of Palmyra.
The New York Jets ended the season by becoming the first team to lose five straight games by at least 23 points and to not record an interception during the season.
The Denver Broncos secured the top seed in the AFC with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, ending the regular season 14-3 and positioning themselves as Super Bowl contenders.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores face "worst-case scenario" in U.S. custody according to expert, with federal indictments on drug and weapons charges.

Satire
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
In a rock fight that morphed into a fourth-quarter track meet, Pittsburgh edges Baltimore to advance.
The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season didn't stop teams from being petty.
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need -- after the regular season.
What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
Bears coach Ben Johnson wasn't happy with his team's offense in a 19-16 loss to the Lions while QB Caleb Williams admitted Chicago came out "flat."
Suns star Devin Booker drained a step-back 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to hand the Thunder their sixth loss this season.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni stood by the decision to rest most of his starters in a Week 18 loss to the Commanders despite it costing Philadelphia a chance for the No. 2 seed.
Former Iowa State standout Rocco Becht, one of the most coveted quarterbacks in the NCAA transfer portal, committed to Penn State, he told ESPN in a phone interview Sunday, a program that will allow him to continue to play for coach Matt Campbell.
In what is likely to be the final game at Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills on Sunday handled the New York Jets, 35-8, much to the delight of their loyal fans, who often braved wet and frigid elements in the Orchard Park, New York facility for 53 years.
With the playoff field solidified, Week 18 gave fans highlight plays and headline-worthy quotes.
New York Giants owner John Mara got a season-ending gift from his team three months into his cancer treatment.
Caleb Williams set a new Bears record on Sunday. However, the quarterback was more focused on their loss to the Lions after their regular-season finale.
Who is in line to get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's the latest projected draft order.
With the playoff bracket set, here are the odds for each team to win the Super Bowl.
Examining the NFL postseason field, potential coaching changes, Super Bowl favorites and the MVP race in Sound Smart from Week 18.
Did the Matthew Stafford seal the MVP on Sunday? We won't know that answer for a bit, but he earned another honor this week instead.
The Ravens are AFC North champions after a vintage Lamar Jackson touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
Check out the odds for each of the six wild-card matchups, as well as what to know.
Ralph Vacchiano sorts out the NFL's hierarchy heading into the 2026 postseason.
Get the latest NFL playoff picture and bracket ahead of the Week 18 slate.

Tech
Over the last ten or so years, L'Oréal has brought a taste of beauty tech to the masses at CES 2026. This time, it has three devices to show off: the “Light Straight + Multi-styler” as well as the helpfully named LED Face Mask and LED Eye Mask. Don’t let the unassuming names mislead you. The
Samsung announced its newest portable projector ahead of its First Look showcase at CES 2026, but you might have been a little confused as to what’s changed. The company says the Freestyle+ is nearly twice as bright as the 2022 Freestyle projector, rated at 230 ISO lumens, which was pretty underwh
Amid endless AI hype and a guest visit from the CEO of Hartford Steam Boiler (?!), Samsung had a big surprise for us tonight at CES 2026: A massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV. It’s so large, it’s suspended by a large metal stand that surrounds the entire screen, which also lets you tilt the screen j
In addition to its annual soundbar updates, Samsung debuted two new home speakers at CES 2026. The Music Studio 5 and 7 are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi units designed to blend in with your home decor thanks to their minimalist look. They certainly don’t look like your typical speakers, and Samsung has pac
We’re used to Samsung updating its Q990 soundbar at CES every year, and 2026 is no different. However, the company also debuted the HW-QS90H: a new all-in-one option that Samsung says won’t require a standalone subwoofer due to its Quad Bass Woofer system. The QS90H offers 7.1.2-channel audio wi
LG usually announces its CES TV lineup well ahead of the show, but this year the company had a surprise at CES 2026: The return of its ultra-thin "Wallpaper" TV. Now it's toting a gorgeous OLED screen and wireless connectivity, and it's about as thin as a pencil. We got a chance to check out the Wal
It's been nearly 10 years since LG first introduced its Wallpaper TV that was so thin that the mounting process felt like applying wallpaper. After eventually discontinuing the ultra-thin TVs in 2020, LG is finally reviving the Wallpaper TV series with the OLED evo W6 that will make its debut at CES
Takway, a startup that wants to be the "Nintendo of the AI robot era," has unveiled a Tamagotchi-like virtual pet at CES 2026 that's meant to go with you everywhere and develop a unique personality in the process. Sweekar is an AI companion built into a palm-sized toy, a cutesy egg-shaped device wit
CES 2026 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for robots. But while some companies are chasing humanoids that can help you do stuff, there are also a surprising number of robots whose main job is to be cute and keep you company.Japanese startup Ludens AI is showing off two extremely adora
There are a slew of keyboards and apps that help people learn how to play the piano, but a small company called PopuMusic is showing off an intriguing set of products at CES to make the process easier. PartyKeys and PartyStudio are a 36-key MIDI keyboard and MIDI / Bluetooth speaker that pair toget
The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro's capture was tied to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to.
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.
Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.
What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED's favorite bars worth trying.
Meta’s end-to-end encrypted messaging app is used by billions of people. Here’s how to make sure you’re one of the most locked-down ones out there.
Make your profile page look good—and make sure you’re not sharing more than you want to.
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Entertainment
Timothée Chalamet just took his romance with Kylie Jenner into the stratosphere while accepting his award at the Critics Choice Awards ... dishing a special shoutout to her during his acceptance speech for Best Actor. While accepting his award,…
There were no awards for fashion at the 31st Critics Choice Awards Sunday ... but the celebs brought their best looks anyway! Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter absolutely won the night, hilariously cosplaying as Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.…
Mickey Rourke is in dire straights ... and he's turning to GoFundMe to help him stay in the home where he's reportedly $59,100 behind on rent payments. As we reported ... MR received a 3 day notice to either pay up or get out of a rented property…
Timothée Chalamet was a winner twice at the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala ... in addition to being honored he was awarded a kiss from girlfriend Kylie Jenner. TMZ obtained video of the two backstage at the award show Saturday as the…
Chelsea Handler paid tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner during her Critics Choice Awards opening monologue ... calling Rob the "nicest guy in Hollywood." Handler starts off the tribute Sunday night by saying “Anyone who ever spent time with Rob…
Rebecca Olsen -- an influencer often seen around Los Angeles's Skid Row -- is back on the streets after a stint in rehab, TMZ has learned. Rebecca's friends, Cosmo Lombino and Ansley Morgan, tell TMZ ... Rebecca left her drug treatment facility…
Some stars out there really love the limelight, and others just have things to do and places to be ... can you guess who this frequent flyer is? We ran into this rock star at the airport a while back and tried to get his opinion on music and movies…
Addison Rae Addison SLAYED during a beach day in Perth, Australia ... and we have the insanely sexy pics. The singer teased photographers with almost "Nothing On" as she frolicked in the Indian Ocean Sunday. The 25-year-old wore a teeny tiny pink…
North West either ate a whole sleeve of Oreos or she just debuted a cool rocker-chic new look ... the 12-year-old popped up on TikTok with black grills. In the video, posted Saturday, North flaunts an apparently fake piercing through the bridge of…
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria was facing charges of public intoxication and resisting a peace officer before her tragic death last week ... TMZ has learned. As you know, Victoria was found dead at Fairmont San Francisco early Thursday morning,…

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