China sanctions US defense firms, executives over Taiwan arms deal
The sanctions imposed are largely symbolic, as American defense companies’ trade with China is extremely limited. Source link
The 15 highest-paying jobs you can land without a 4-year degree, says new report
Getting a bachelor’s degree isn’t the only way to land a lucrative job anymore. Resume Genius’s latest report identified the jobs that offer the highest pay without requiring a four-year college degree, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report demonstrates that “there’s no one way to get a high-paying job,” according…
‘Is it a real functional toaster?’: Behind the scramble to engineer the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy
Dave WilsonDec 26, 2025, 07:15 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shortly after Iowa State‘s win in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl, Cyclones receiver Jaylin Noel, in a celebratory mood, went to grab the…
15th person dies month after UPS plane crash in Kentucky
An employee has died, months after a business UPS plane was stuck in a scrapyard near the Louisville airport. Source link
Rents are falling in these major U.S. cities heading into 2026
After years of steep increases, renters are finally seeing sustained price relief, a trend that appears to be carrying into early 2026. In November, the median asking rent across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas was $1,693, down about 1% from a year earlier and marking the 28th consecutive month of year-over-year declines, according to…
NBA Christmas games: What should give 10 teams title hope, concerns
Zach KramDec 26, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. As befits one of the crown jewels of…
Trump calls Nigeria strike his 'Christmas present' to ISIS
President Trump on Friday called US strikes in Nigeria a “Christmas gift” to ISIS militants in Nigeria, citing violence against Christians in the African country’s northwest region. “I said yesterday, ‘Hit ’em on Christmas Day. It’ll be a Christmas gift.’ We hit ISIS, who are terrible. They are butchers. We really hit them… Source link
Unmarried couples aren’t ‘default unit’ if one dies. Why that matters
Brothers91 | E+ | Getty Images For unmarried couples in long-term relationships, being non-spouses from a legal standpoint may be an unremarkable part of everyday life. In the event of death, however, that unwed status can make a huge difference. While the person who passed away might have wanted their partner to receive all or…
NFL Week 17 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips
Dec 26, 2025, 06:00 AM ET The Week 17 NFL schedule for the 2025 season continues with some exciting matchups after an eventful Christmas Day slate of games. On Saturday, the Texans and Chargers will face off in a rematch of last year’s wild-card game. On Sunday, the Seahawks will battle the Panthers, and the…
Nigeria on cooperating with US against ISIS: ‘This challenge goes beyond borders‘
Nigeria said its response to terrorism threats “beyond boundaries” after the US launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the West African country on Thursday. “Nigeria remains focused on protecting innocent lives and defeating terrorism through coordinated action with partners that respect sovereignty and regional stability. This challenge transcends borders,… Source link