December 26, 2025

Here’s what went viral in 2025 

As 2025 winds down, we’re taking a look back at the moments that dominated timelines, group chats, and comment sections all year long. From pop stars going to space, to viral concert mishaps, to trends no one can fully explain, this year delivered no shortage of internet-fueled moments. Some were joyful, some baffling, some unavoidable. […]

December 26, 2025

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump is imminent as peace talks accelerate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects to meet with President Donald Trump this weekend as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia intensify. The White House nor Trump has confirmed the meeting, but Zelenskyy said it is expected to take place Sunday, most likely in Florida.  “We are not losing a single day. […]

December 26, 2025

ISIS isn’t gone. It’s fractured, global and still dangerous 

The U.S. airstrikes carried out Thursday against ISIS targets in Nigeria and earlier this month in Syria are part of a broader reality Washington has been warning about for years. The group no longer holds territory the way it once did, but it remains active, adaptive and dangerous. Pentagon officials say ISIS has evolved into […]

December 26, 2025

Gold and silver are worth their weight and more as investors seek safety

Precious metal prices continue to rise, as the value of the U.S. dollar continues to drop. Gold, silver and platinum each jumped to all-time highs this month, with Bloomberg citing escalating geopolitical tensions. The numbers Latest numbers show spot gold has risen as much as 1.2% to a peak price above $4,530 an ounce. Spot […]

December 26, 2025

What health and science news to expect in 2026

When President Donald Trump took office in January, his administration immediately set to work ushering in major changes to health and science policy. In 2026, it’s likely the landscape will shift even further. This year, federal health officials revised longstanding vaccine guidance; a senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration official claimed in an internal memo […]

December 26, 2025

Flooding threat lingers in southern California as holiday storm winds down

Flooding remains a concern across parts of Southern California Friday morning after a powerful holiday storm dumped days of heavy rain across the region. Forecasters say showers should gradually taper later in the day, but saturated ground and swollen waterways are still creating dangerous conditions in some areas. Officials warn that even lighter rain could […]

December 26, 2025

Tanker defies Coast Guard as US escalates Venezuela oil blockade

The U.S. is preparing for a high-risk boarding of a massive oil tanker accused of evading sanctions tied to Venezuela, marking the most dangerous moment yet in Washington’s expanding maritime crackdown. Officials say the vessel ignored U.S. orders, reversed course at sea, and is now being pursued as elite forces move into position, according to […]

December 26, 2025

US strikes ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day; California battles flooding

The U.S. launched Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria. President Donald Trump said more could follow. Plus, flooding threats linger across Southern California, even as a holiday storm begins to ease. And a massive oil tanker defies the Coast Guard, forcing a rare and risky U.S. pursuit in the Caribbean Sea. These stories […]

December 26, 2025

Snow to target NYC as fast-moving storm eyes Friday night travel

A fast-moving winter storm is expected to bring New York City its most meaningful snowfall in more than three years, with impacts building late Friday and stretching into early Saturday. Forecasters say several inches of snow are likely across the metro area, raising travel concerns at the tail end of the holiday rush. What’s coming, and when […]

December 26, 2025

The science behind why you lose track of time during the holidays

The days between Christmas and New Year’s often slip out of focus. You wake up unsure what day it is, sometimes not even in your own bed. Meals blur together, and the usual rhythms of work and life fade. Psychologists say this isn’t just holiday haze or too many carbs; it’s a form of temporal […]