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Bears expand stadium search to include Indiana - ESPN
Bears expand stadium search to include Indiana ESPNAn open letter from President & CEO Kevin Warren regarding the Chicago Bears stadium project Chicago BearsBears Threaten Move To Northwest Indiana After State Leaders Balk At Arlington Heights Stadium Aid Block Club ChicagoChicago Bears news: NFL team expanding search for new stadium site from Arlington Heights to wider area, NW […]
Michigan to 'act swiftly' if findings warrant firings - ESPN
Michigan to 'act swiftly' if findings warrant firings ESPNSherrone Moore had ‘long history of domestic violence’ against Michigan staffer, lawyer alleges - The Athletic The New York TimesMike Bianchi: Michigan, the dirtiest program in college football, has betrayed its players, fans and proud history Yahoo SportsFormer Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh: Sherrone Moore scandal a 'tragedy' The Detroit NewsSherrone Moore […]
Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session - CNBC
Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session CNBCNick Reiner Was Reportedly Asked To Leave Conan O’Brien’s Party After Asking Guests Bizarre Questions Shortly Before His Parents Were Murdered YahooNick Reiner Had Strange Interaction With Bill Hader at Party Before Parents' Murders E! NewsRob Reiner's son Nick asked A-listers these three […]
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years - BBC
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years BBCBP Makes O’Neill Big Oil’s First Female CEO in Bid for Revival Bloomberg.comBP appoints Woodside's Meg O'Neill as CEO after Auchincloss' abrupt exit ReutersBP p.l.c. Announces Leadership Transition | News and insights | Home BP GlobalBP names Meg O'Neill CEO as Auchincloss steps down in Big […]
Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior - CNN
Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior CNNWhen the Bones Were Good, These Bees Buried Their Babies The New York TimesFossilized Bee Nests Inside Skeletons Are Unlike Anything We’ve Seen Before GizmodoAncient burrowing bees made their nests in the tooth cavities and vertebrae of dead rodents, scientists discover Live ScienceAncient Bones Hid a Buzzing […]
Trump: FBI deputy director Bongino "wants to go back to his show" - Axios
Trump: FBI deputy director Bongino "wants to go back to his show" AxiosDan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January CNNFBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureau's No 2 official AP NewsDan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director BBCDan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director The […]

Latinos continue to be underrepresented in streaming shows, new UCLA report finds December 17, 2025
Although American audiences tend to give better reviews and ratings to diverse films and TV shows, a new UCLA report finds that nearly every minority group is underrepresented in streaming series.
Cerys Davies
Senators dig into FCC chairman's role in Jimmy Kimmel controversy December 17, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) chastised his Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee colleagues: "The 1st Amendment is not a one-way license for one team to abuse the power."
Meg James
PinkPantheress is 100% sure she wants to be a pop star December 17, 2025
The 24-year-old British singer and producer is nominated for two Grammy Awards with her latest mixtape, 'Fancy That.'
Mikael Wood
How did a middle-aged British man in a bathrobe become a global DJ sensation? December 17, 2025
A 46-year-old British marketer-turned-DJ went viral on TikTok in 2021, amassing over 1 million followers and transforming his dressing gown-wearing performances into a global career.
Niyaz Pirani
Gil Gerard, 'Buck Rogers' star who was a hero to late-'70s latchkey kids, dies at 82 December 17, 2025
Gil Gerard, an actor best known for his title roles in 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' on screens big and small, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 82.
Christie D'Zurilla
Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist's love has a new ring to it: Musicians are engaged December 17, 2025
Young Thug and singer Mariah the Scientist are engaged. The 'Go Crazy' rapper popped the question to his girlfriend during a concert on Wednesday.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Hollywood stars launch Creators Coalition on AI December 17, 2025
A group of 18 people who work in the entertainment industry, including actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natasha Lyonne, launched a coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of creators amid AI's boom.
Wendy Lee
What the Oscars moving to YouTube means for broadcast TV December 17, 2025
The Oscars will stream on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show's biggest distribution shift in its history.
Josh Rottenberg, Stephen Battaglio
Architect Francis Kéré's design for the Las Vegas Museum of Art takes shape December 17, 2025
The Las Vegas Museum of Art has revealed new key details of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Diébédo Francis Kéré's design for the city's first freestanding museum, which is expected to break ground in 2027.
Jessica Gelt
Director Cameron Watson, the newly named leader of Skylight Theatre Company, brings the human touch December 17, 2025
Cameron Watson, one of L.A. best stage directors, has been appointed artistic director of Skylight Theatre Company, where his well-received production of 'Heisenberg' is nearing the end of its run.
Charles McNulty

The Papers: 'Abramovich clings on to $2.5bn' and 'Ban doctors strike' December 18, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer's warning to former Chelsea FC owner and the doctors' strike are prominent on Thursday's papers.
Joshua doubles down on vulgar 'kill' comments to Paul December 18, 2025
Anthony Joshua doubles down on his controversial "kill" comments to Jake Paul after being challenged at a news conference in Miami on Wednesday before their upcoming fight.
Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas? December 18, 2025
With the weather set to turn much colder for Christmas, will it be cold enough to snow? Chris Fawkes has a festive update.
'Questions pile up at Celtic but only some are for Nancy' December 18, 2025
At this point, it's not just Wilfried Nancy's Celtic team that's a hard watch, it's Nancy himself, writes Tom English.
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid December 18, 2025
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine December 18, 2025
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
Archer finishes with five wickets as Australia bowled out for 371 December 18, 2025
Jofra Archer removes Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon on the morning of day two to finish with figures of 5-53, earning his fourth career Test five-wicket haul as England bowl Australia out for 371 in their first innings of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle December 18, 2025
Lewis Miley "can be as good as anyone in his position, whichever position he plays", says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after the teenage midfielder becomes a match-winning right-back against Fulham.
England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error December 18, 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board will meet with the game's governing body in an attempt to review and raise standards of the decision review system.
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years December 18, 2025
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

The Best Plant and Gardening Gifts From LetPot (2025) December 17, 2025
The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I’ve tested and would buy myself.
Kat Merck
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on ‘What Makes Art Beautiful’ in the AI Era December 17, 2025
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.
Zoë Schiffer, Manisha Krishnan
The Very Best Gifts for Dads of Christmas 2025 December 17, 2025
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
Martin Cizmar
Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach December 17, 2025
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
Dell Cameron
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics December 17, 2025
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.
David Gilbert
16 Best Food Gifts, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2025) December 17, 2025
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
Louryn Strampe
17 Best Stocking Stuffers (2025): Unique and Unconventional December 17, 2025
Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.
Louryn Strampe
People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’ December 17, 2025
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.
Mattha Busby
How to Watch the Final Meteor Shower of 2025 December 17, 2025
Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.
Gretchen Rundorff
Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers December 17, 2025
Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.
Paresh Dave