In New Year’s Speech to Russia, Putin Says Little About Ukraine War or Peace Talks With US
The Kremlin leader kept his speech short, spoke only briefly about the fighting in Ukraine, and did not mention U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war.
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Kama muta: The emotion you never knew you had, and how to feel more of it
You are holding your newborn in your arms and gazing into their beautiful eyes; you’re waiting in an airport for a family member to return from a year-long trip and suddenly see them walking towards you; or you are sitting in a sports stadium as your team holds its trophy after years of struggle. In each case, you feel a profound sense…
Earnest Fernando Mendoza eager to lead Indiana to Rose Bowl win
Through tears, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza thanked every member of his family after becoming the first Hoosier to ever win the Heisman Trophy. The Cuban American quarterback recognized his family for believing in him throughout his career. He was a two-star high school recruit who drew little attention before finally landing an opportunity to play…
Sabotage Suspected in Cutting of Undersea Cable, Finnish Police Say
The authorities seized the Fitburg, a cargo ship that was en route from Russia to Israel when it sliced the cable in the Gulf of Finland.
As the dollar closes out a dismal year, here’s what to expect in 2026
Longer-term views for dollar weakness notwithstanding, a near-term rebound for the dollar is not to be ruled out, investors cautioned. A dismal year for the U.S. dollar is ending with signs of stabilization, but many investors believe the currency’s decline will resume next year as global growth picks up and the Fed eases further.
‘The season ends Jan. 1’: Dan Lanning reiterates CFP overhaul
Andrea AdelsonDec 31, 2025, 11:18 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Oregon coach Dan Lanning reiterated his desire to see the college football season end Jan. 1 every year, not only to fix the sport’s calendar but also to decrease the long…
Michael J Fox Shrinking: First look at the actor in the series alongside Harrison Ford
Michael J Fox is returning to screens five years after stepping away from acting. The season 3 trailer for Apple TV+’s Shrinking teases the star’s comeback after he stopped acting in 2020 due to speech issues associated with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. The first look at the new season, which was released on December 31…
New Year’s 2026 Celebrations Around the World: Photos and Videos
See how people across the globe celebrated.
Cheers! NASA Rings in the New Year with Sparkling ‘Champagne Cluster’ Image
December 31, 2025 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Cheers! Ring in the New Year with Glittering ‘Champagne Cluster’ Image A galaxy cluster discovered on New Year’s Eve in 2020 shines in a new image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory By Meghan Bartels edited by Claire Cameron X-ray: NASA/CXC/UCDavis/F. Bouhrik et al.; Optical:…
Investors predict AI is coming for labor in 2026
Concerns about how AI will affect workers continue to rise in lockstep with the pace of advancements and new products promising automation and efficiency. Evidence suggests that fear is warranted. A November MIT study found an estimated 11.7% of jobs could already be automated using AI. Surveys have shown employers are already eliminating entry-level jobs…