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Results 1 to 30Vikings vs. Lions live updates: TV info, picks, how to watch Christmas game
2025-12-25, 20:52Steelers receiver DK Metcalf involved in altercation with fan in Detroit Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca break down DK Metcalf’s incident with a Lions fan during Pittsburgh’s game against Detroit. The best part of any sandwich is the middle. That's what the second matchup on Christmas is when the...
Helicopter crash kills 5 on Mount Kilimanjaro during reported rescue
2025-12-25, 20:22DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – A helicopter crashed on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil aviation authority said on Dec. 25, while local media...
'Radical Left Scum.' Trump Xmas cheer greets rivals, heralds economy
2025-12-25, 20:07Trump tells child he's preventing a 'bad Santa' infiltration While taking calls from children, the president told one that they track Santa to prevent a "bad Santa" from infiltrating the U.S. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump rang in Christmas with enough social media posts to fill Santa’s sack...
How Philip Rivers' family is spending 'impromptu Christmas vacation' in Indiana
2025-12-25, 20:07NFL Week 17 picks include Jaguars, Steelers and Niners Lorenzo Reyes shares his three picks for NFL games through Christmas week. Back home in Fairhope, Ala. the Rivers family estate is decorated for Christmas inside and out, but Philip Rivers' entire family instead is gathered for the holidays in...
Republicans are going to wish I was right
2025-12-25, 20:07Here’s a prediction for 2026 that is based on something I got wrong in 2025 – so take it for what it is – I think President Donald Trump’s signature legislative achievement this year will bedevil the Republican Party’s candidates next year. Eight days before Trump was inaugurated for his second term...
Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson dies at 72: 'Picasso of our game'
2025-12-25, 20:07Clint Dempsey analyzes US World Cup draw and future of soccer Clint Dempsey, USMNT player and co-host of "The Deuce" on the Men in Blazers Media Network, talks about the 2026 World Cup and how he thinks Pochettino will lead this roster. John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest winger...
5 players to watch at the 2026 world junior hockey championship
2025-12-25, 19:52CCM's Hockey gear for women is a game changer Team USA's Kendall Coyne Schofield and Taylor Heise talk about how CCM hockey equipment made specifically for women has positively affect their game. Sports Seriously The world junior hockey championship has hit 50 years of showcasing the best young...
Spurs vs Thunder live updates, how to watch NBA Christmas game today
2025-12-25, 19:37NBA Christmas Day preview From Thunder–Spurs to Wolves–Nuggets and Knicks–Cavs, which NBA Christmas Day matchup are you most looking forward to? The Christmas Day showcase for the defending NBA champions this year will feature one of the few teams to actually beat them this season. Shai...
NFL playoff picture Week 17: Detroit Lions try to stay alive on Christmas
2025-12-25, 18:43NFL Week 17 picks include Jaguars, Steelers and Niners Lorenzo Reyes shares his three picks for NFL games through Christmas week. Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture – typically starting...
Erin and Ben Napier have a new 'Home Town Takeover' coming, but won't be hosts
2025-12-25, 17:34Fans of "Home Town" can get ready for a new spinoff of the HGTV show, but be warned: Erin and Ben Napier won't be the hosts. "Home Town," which started in 2016 and launched the couple to fame, has had several off shoots, including "Home Town Takeover," "Home Town Kickstart," and "Home Town: Ben's...
King Charles breaks tradition with Christmas speech
2025-12-25, 17:34King Charles continues to put his own stamp on his annual Christmas Day message. Queen Elizabeth often delivered her address from her desk at her Buckingham Palace residence, often with family photographs in view. This year, King Charles recorded his message at the Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey....
Post-Christmas travel could be delayed by a major snowstorm
2025-12-25, 17:34Storms to bring snow and ice to the Northeast after Christmas AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno has the exclusive AccuWeather snow forecast. Snow, freezing rain and sleet threaten to snarl travel for those heading home after the Christmas holiday across parts of the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic,...
Book a bespoke getaway to Atlantis Bahamas for the ultimate in luxury
2025-12-25, 17:16Imagine waking up to endless turquoise waters, savoring Michelin-starred cuisine and perhaps even boarding a private yacht at sunset—all curated just for you. At Atlantis Bahamas, luxury isn’t just a promise; it’s a way of life. This iconic destination blends world-class accommodations, culinary...
NHL Christmas matchups vanished after decades of festive hockey
2025-12-25, 16:312025 NHL storylines include Panthers, Ovechkin and Olympic hockey The 2025-26 NHL season gets under way on Oct. 7. Sam Cardona-Norberg shares some key storylines. The NHL once held games on Christmas Day, but the practice ended after the 1971-72 season.The league's first Christmas game was in 1920...
Commanders vs. Cowboys live updates: TV info, picks, how to watch Christmas game
2025-12-25, 16:13The NFL’s Christmas Day lineup is lacking serious holiday magic this year Christmas Day 2025 is already looking like a bust for the NFL due to injuries and teams already eliminated from playoff contention. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Christmas game might be the "socks and underwear"...
Cavaliers vs Knicks live updates, how to watch NBA Christmas game today
2025-12-25, 16:13NBA Christmas Day preview From Thunder–Spurs to Wolves–Nuggets and Knicks–Cavs, which NBA Christmas Day matchup are you most looking forward to? The NBA kicks off its slate of five Christmas Day games with an Eastern Conference clash at Madison Square Garden between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the...
The funny, naughty and nice ways celebs celebrated the holidays
2025-12-25, 15:37Celebs took time to be with family, open presents, and reflect on 2025, and many took to Instagram to share those special moments or send greetings to fans. (Yes, there were plenty of matching pajamas.) Dolly Parton, 80, didn't reference her health challenges, but had a very simple holiday message...
Someone won the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot. Check your numbers here.
2025-12-25, 15:04Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win Here's what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Someone in Arkansas is having a very merry Christmas. A Powerball player there holds the winning ticket from Wednesday night's drawing...
Flooding risk forces Southern Californians from homes on Christmas
2025-12-25, 15:04Christmas atmospheric river prompts evacuations in California The rain is expected to continue through Christmas Day with flash flooding and possible landslides. As a fierce atmospheric river dumps heavy rains across parts of Southern California, some residents have been driven from their homes on...
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attend royal family Christmas after Andrew scandal
2025-12-25, 13:54The Christmas walk at Sandringham has always been symbolic for the royal family. The processional to St. Mary Magdalene Church highlights the monarch's role as the head of the Church of England. It also has been a moment for the family to signal unity and spotlight future leaders in the family....
Is Dec. 26 a federal holiday? Who gets it off? What to know
2025-12-25, 13:24Trump's executive order on holidays President Trump signed an order giving federal workers both Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas off. Presidents typically grant only one of those days. Fox - 5 Atlanta To many, December 26 may feel like a holiday. Offices remain mostly empty, families are...
Xmas Eve blues: Kennedy Center jazz show cancelled over Trump renaming
2025-12-25, 13:24Trump name added to Kennedy Center to reflect name change Construction workers added President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center to reflect the center's name change. An annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John...
Pope Leo condemns conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in Christmas sermon
2025-12-25, 13:07Bondi Beach attack: Pope Leo prays for victims Pope Leo condemned the attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah that killed at least 16 people at Bondi Beach in Australia. Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a...
NFL's Christmas Day schedule lacks juice despite best-laid plans
2025-12-25, 12:31NFL Week 17 picks include Jaguars, Steelers and Niners Lorenzo Reyes shares his three picks for NFL games through Christmas week. The NFL's 2025 Christmas Day tripleheader features matchups that have lost their initial appeal due to injuries.Multiple teams will be starting backup or third-string...
NFL Week 17 playoff predictions for Super Bowl 60, AFC, NFC titles
2025-12-25, 12:30The NFL’s Christmas Day lineup is lacking serious holiday magic this year Christmas Day 2025 is already looking like a bust for the NFL due to injuries and teams already eliminated from playoff contention. Christmas brings playoff gifts for multiple teams as Week 17 gets ready to kick off. The...
EV range suffers in cold weather. Here's what you can do about it
2025-12-25, 11:54Cold makes the chemical process that electric vehicle batteries use to store energy slow down, which is why with much of the US in a deep freeze, EV owners are dealing with reduced battery performance and increased charging times. A 2024 study by Consumer Reports found that an EV can lose about 25%...
NFL Christmas games: How many holiday matchups are scheduled in 2025?
2025-12-25, 11:54What is next for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs? Joe Rivera and and Chris Bumbaca break down Patrick Mahomes' ACL tear and where they see the KC organization going moving forward. It doesn't matter which NFL fans are on the Naughty List and which are on the Nice List – all of them are...
NFL playoff predictions: Who wins AFC, NFC, Super Bowl 60?
2025-12-25, 11:54Jags' win over Broncos was most impressive Week 16 win Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca break down the Jaguars' statement Week 16 win vs. the Broncos. The 2025 NFL regular season is entering its final weeks, and teams are beginning to secure playoff berths and even division titles. Ten teams have...
These are the USA's most charitable states.
2025-12-25, 11:18Wyoming is famous for its wide-open spaces, natural beauty, majestic mountains and ancient forests. But it could also be known for its residents' generosity. WalletHub, the online personal finance outlet, recently analyzed all 50 states' charitable giving using 17 metrics, including volunteerism,...
A silver necklace, a toy dog: Readers share their favorite gifts | Your Turn
2025-12-25, 11:18For this special holiday edition of Forum, we asked you to leave the news of the day behind and share some memories of the best – or worst – gifts you'd ever received. To our delight (and perhaps the relief of some of your loved ones), you only provided the good stuff, so we've rounded up a few of...
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