USC's season ended on a sour note with a heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl. The Trojans had a chance to secure their 10th win, something they've only done once in the past eight years, but it slipped through their fingers. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions. There wer
Southwest Florida is buzzing with excitement from January to April, offering a mix of art, theater, music, and unique events. The Baker Museum in Naples is marking its 25th anniversary with special exhibits, including works by Tamara de Lempicka and Ansel Adams. The museum's permanent collection als
2025 was a year packed with unforgettable sports moments. From heartbreaking losses to historic wins, the year had it all. One of the biggest stories was the NCAA settlement that changed college sports forever. The House settlement allowed schools to pay athletes directly, creating a huge gap betwee
Syria's Latakia city is under lockdown. The government ordered a curfew. It started at 5 PM on Tuesday. It will end at 6 AM on Wednesday. This happened after violent protests. Four people died. Many others got hurt. The protests were about power. The Alawite minority wants more control. They gather
The Los Angeles Rams, who had been on top for most of the season, faced a tough reality check when they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in a nail-biting game. The Falcons, who had been struggling, showed their grit by coming back from two 21-point leads to win 27-24. Bijan Robinson was a standout playe
NFL referees are making big mistakes. They are not calling pass interference when they should. This is a big problem. It changes the outcome of games. In recent weeks, two important games had key moments where pass interference was not called. In one game, a player from Baltimore pulled down a rece
High school basketball fans in Manatee and Sarasota counties had a lot to cheer about during the week of Dec. 29, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026. The games were intense, the scores were close, and the performances were outstanding. Let's take a look at some of the most exciting matchups. The Venice High Sch
Starting January 1, 2026, crypto users in 48 places, like the UK and EU, will see the first real effects of the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework will make crypto exchanges and platforms collect more details about users, check tax residency, and report balances and trans
J. L. “Lynn” Singleton, the head of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is stepping down. Before he goes, he shares his thoughts on the future of live performances. He believes that by 2050, technology will make shows more immersive. But he also thinks the core appeal of live shows will st
In Maryland's surface waters, a silent world of microbes thrives. Among them, Campylobacter species, known for their role in foodborne illnesses, have been found. Scientists have mapped the entire genetic makeup of 15 of these microbes. This includes types like C. jejuni, C. molothri, C. coli, and C
