The NFL regular season is coming to a close, and while some teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs, others are still battling it out for the final seeds. In the NFC, the Seahawks have already locked in the top spot, thanks to their big win over the 49ers. But the rest of the conferen
The San Francisco 49ers had a tough game at home against the Seattle Seahawks, losing 13-3. This was their worst offensive performance in nine years under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Making it worse, they lost to Sam Darnold, who was their backup quarterback just two years ago. The 49ers will now hav
Alcohol consumption has been a growing concern, especially after the pandemic. Many people turned to drinking to cope with stress and isolation. A British app, Try Dry, has been helpful for some in cutting back on alcohol. Now, a new book by Charles Knowles, a surgeon and professor, sheds light on t
Braden Smith, a senior guard from Purdue, has made history by becoming the Big Ten's all-time leader in assists. But for Smith, this record is just another step in his journey. His main focus? Winning a national championship. Smith achieved this milestone during a game against Wisconsin, where he s
Venezuela sits on a goldmine of oil, but getting it out of the ground is a different story. The country has the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, about 303 billion barrels. That's a lot of oil, but right now, Venezuela is only producing around 1. 1 million barrels a day. To put that into pe
Jennifer Aniston showed up to support her boyfriend, Jim Curtis, at his book launch. The event took place at Godmothers bookstore in Summerland, CA. It was a sold-out event, with tickets priced at $111 each. Aniston looked stylish in a green sweater, jeans, and her signature grey roots. The book, "
Starting this Sunday, riding the subway or bus in New York City will cost a bit more. The fare is going up to $3 from $2. 90. This is the first increase in over two years. Compared to other cities, this 10-cent raise is small. Other places have seen much bigger jumps in their transit fares. The Met
The NYT Connections puzzle for January 4 is a fun challenge, especially for football fans. This game is all about finding links between words. It resets every midnight, and each new set of words gets tougher. If you're stuck, hints and tips can help you figure it out. Connections is a popular word
The U. S. is seeing a sharp increase in flu cases, thanks to a new variant called subclade K. This variant first showed up in places like the U. K. , Japan, and Canada. The CDC reports that over half of the states are now experiencing high or very high levels of flu activity. So far this season, th
The global economy in 2026 is a mix of hope and worry. Investors are optimistic about stock markets, but there are big concerns too. One major worry is the AI bubble. Many think tech stocks are overvalued. If AI doesn't live up to the hype, markets could take a hit. Another big fear is the US Feder
