Top world news stories as of December 26, 2025, include ongoing Russian drone strikes on Ukraine amid peace talks, US airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria, Zelenskyy’s announcement of a meeting with Trump, and Japan’s record defense budget.[1][2][3][4] Ukraine-Russia Conflict Russia launched over 130 drones on […]
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I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with my own kid’s stuffie, and I wish I hadn’t
When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my […]
Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025
A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.
Heroic Rescue: Survivors Pulled from Mexican Navy Plane Crash in Foggy Galveston Bay
Watch: Rescuers Find Survivor in Wreckage of Mexican Navy Medical Flight In a harrowing tale of survival amid tragedy, rescuers pulled two survivors from the wreckage of a Mexican Navy medical plane that crashed into Galveston Bay off the Texas coast on Monday, December 22, […]
I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with my own kid’s stuffie, and I wish I hadn’t
When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my […]
Early Birds Snag Viral HomeGoods Treasures Before Shelves Clear Out
You have to get up bright and early to snag the latest viral HomeGoods gem—and no, that’s not just a cute saying. It’s the unspoken rule of the HomeGoods hunt in 2025. HomeGoods has become the destination for seasonal decor, kitchen upgrades, and giftable finds […]
Ukraine Peace Deal Inches Closer as Christmas Attacks Intensify; Middle East Tensions Simmer Amid Ceasefire Hopes – 12/25/2025, 8:28:30 PM
Top world news stories as of December 25, 2025, include ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, Middle East tensions, and various security incidents across Turkey, Nigeria, and elsewhere. Russia-Ukraine Conflict Ukraine reports Russia launched 131 drones overnight into Christmas morning, causing deaths, amid massive prior strikes of […]
Patti Smith’s Artistic Journey: Transforming Pain into Beauty, Defying Norms, and Connecting Humanity Through Art.
The Indissoluble Filament Connecting Us All: Patti Smith on What It Means to Be an Artist Patti Smith, the punk poet laureate whose debut album Horses fused raw rock with visionary verse, embodies the artist’s unyielding yes to life—a defiant affirmation amid life’s brutal beauty.[2] […]
Deadly Drone Strikes in Ukraine, Israeli Soldier Injured in Gaza, Somalia Holds Historic Election – 12/25/2025, 4:24:22 PM
Here is a concise snapshot of major world news based on the latest available reports: Ukraine–Russia war Ukraine reports deadly Russian drone strikes on Christmas morning, saying Russia launched 131 drones overnight; several got through despite air defenses.[1] Earlier in the week, Ukraine said Russia […]
Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it
AI isn’t new to Hollywood – but this was the year when it really made its presence felt. For years now, the entertainment industry has used different kinds of generative AI products for a variety of post-production processes ranging from de-aging actors to removing green […]