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AI boom adds $500bn to net worth of US tech billionaires in 2025 - Financial Times
AI boom adds $500bn to net worth of US tech billionaires in 2025  Financial TimesAI is creating a new billionaire class with a record number of founders under 30  The Times of IndiaAI Minted More Than 50 New Billionaires In 2025  ForbesForbes announced on the 25th (local time) that the number of ...[read more]

NFL Playoff Bracket 2025-26: Standings, Scenarios After Broncos vs. Chiefs - Bleacher Report
NFL Playoff Bracket 2025-26: Standings, Scenarios After Broncos vs. Chiefs  Bleacher ReportTracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles  ESPNNFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 17 of the 2025 season  NFL.comWho is in the NFL p...[read more]

U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria after Trump warnings on Christian killings - The Washington Post
U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria after Trump warnings on Christian killings  The Washington PostUS strikes on Nigeria: Trump says Islamist violence in Nigeria targets Christians. Here’s what we know  CNNLIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest  Al JazeeraU.S. Strikes ISIS in...[read more]

Heavy rains led to ‘nightmare before Christmas’ with flooding, mudslides as risks persist - Los Angeles Times
Heavy rains led to ‘nightmare before Christmas’ with flooding, mudslides as risks persist  Los Angeles TimesThis week's rain made the history books — and more is coming  LAistMassive mudslide buries homes in Southern California’s San Gabriel Mountains  KTLACalifornia Prepares for More Rain After ...[read more]

Kimmel slams Trump in U.K. Christmas message: "Tyranny is booming" - Axios
Kimmel slams Trump in U.K. Christmas message: "Tyranny is booming"  AxiosKimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America  The New York TimesJimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an ‘alternative Christmas message’ for Britain  PoliticoJimmy Kimmel calls Trump 'King Donny VIII' in UK Christ...[read more]

Silver Rises to Record, Gold Near All-Time High as Risks Persist - Bloomberg.com
Silver Rises to Record, Gold Near All-Time High as Risks Persist  Bloomberg.comGold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president  CNNSilver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records  ReutersAsia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh highs  CNB...[read more]

Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China - AP News
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China  AP NewsJapan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China  ABC NewsJapan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions  The GuardianJapan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vo...[read more]

Thursday Night Football: Chiefs lead Broncos 7-6 at halftime - NBC Sports
Thursday Night Football: Chiefs lead Broncos 7-6 at halftime  NBC SportsBroncos-Chiefs on Christmas Day: What We Learned from Denver's 20-13 win  NFL.comBo Nix, Broncos survive scare in Kansas City on Christmas to maintain lead in AFC race  Yahoo SportsBroncos 20-13 Chiefs (Dec 25, 2025) Game Rec...[read more]

RECAP: Lions at Vikings - Detroit Lions
RECAP: Lions at Vikings  Detroit LionsVikings dominate Lions despite woeful passing game  ESPNPackers clinch spot in NFC playoffs following Lions' loss to Vikings; Detroit eliminated  NFL.comA preseason Super Bowl favorite has been eliminated from playoff contention  NBC NewsLions' alarming loss ...[read more]

US 'Powerball' lottery winner scoops $1.8 billion jackpot - DW
US 'Powerball' lottery winner scoops $1.8 billion jackpot  DW$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law  CNNSingle ticket wins $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve  Cincinnati EnquirerArkansas Powerball lottery player wins $1.817bn jackpot on ...[read more]