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Bought Some Bitcoin Last Week? Here’s How Much It’s Worth Today
2025-12-19

Bought Some Bitcoin Last Week? Here’s How Much It’s Worth Today

If you had purchased bitcoin at the market close on Dec. 10, you would’ve paid $92,020.95. As of the market close one week later, on Dec. 17, it was worth $86,143.76. So your investment would’ve declined by $5,877.19, or about 6.4%.Does this mean that bitcoin is a bad investment? Or that it’s too...

Stocks Open Higher, Extending CPI Rally
2025-12-19

Stocks Open Higher, Extending CPI Rally

3 min agoStocks Open Higher, Extending CPI RallyStocks were rising again on Friday as Wall Street looked to wrap up the final full week of 2025.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 206 points, or 0.4%. The S&P 500 was up 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%.The yield on the 2-year Treasury...

Taylor Swift hid gruesome tour injury after ‘more blood’ backstage moment
2025-12-19

Taylor Swift hid gruesome tour injury after ‘more blood’ backstage moment

Taylor Swift shared in new Disney+ docuseries episodes that she tore skin from her hand after tripping during an April 2023 Houston show

Conservative women find a home in a Turning Point led by Charlie Kirk's widow
2025-12-19

Conservative women find a home in a Turning Point led by Charlie Kirk's widow

Camdyn Glover used to be a quiet conservative. She worried what her teachers would think or if she would lose friends over her convictions. But she said something changed when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September, and she started crying in her classroom at Indiana University while other students cheered and clapped.“We can’t be silenced,” Glover decided.Now she’s visiting Phoenix with her parents and brothers for this year’s Turning Point USA conference, the first to take place since Kirk’s death. Although the organization became a political phenomenon with its masculine appeals to college men, it’s also been expanding outreach to young women like Glover. The shift is poised to accelerate now that Turning Point is led by Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, who has embraced her new role at the helm of a conservative juggernaut with chapters across the country.US & WorldElections19 hours agoErika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028Trump administrationDec 18Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie KirkCrime and CourtsDec 11Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes 1st in-person court appearance as judge weighs media accessIf successful, the organization that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House could narrow a gender divide that has been a persistent challenge for Republicans. Turning Point offers a blend of traditional values, such as encouraging women to prioritize marriage over careers, and health trends pushed by online influencers. Glover, 18, said discovering Turning Point in high school gave her an appreciation for dialogue when she felt like an outcast for her beliefs, such as being anti-abortion. At her first conference, she feels like she’s found a political and cultural home for herself. “They want to promote a strong independent woman who does hold these values and can go stand up for herself,” she said. “But it’s also OK to do it in heels, put some makeup on, wear a dress.”‘If Erika can do it, I can do it’One of Glover’s classmates, Stella Ross, said she stumbled upon Charlie Kirk on TikTok in the months before the last presidential election.She already felt like her perspectives were being treated differently on campus and thought she was receiving unfairly low grades in her political science classes. A devout Catholic, Ross said she was inspired by how Charlie Kirk wasn’t afraid to weave his evangelical faith into his political arguments. She also noticed how many women posted comments of appreciation on Erika Kirk’s videos, and she joined Indiana University’s Turning Point chapter in the same month that Trump won his comeback campaign.“I was like, wow, if Erika can do it, I can do it,” Ross said. Ross has career aspirations of her own — she interns with Indiana’s Republican Party and aspires to be a press secretary for a governor or president. But she hopes to have flexibility in her job to be fully present with her children and believes that a traditional nuclear structure — man, woman and their children — is “God’s plan.”When she thinks of Erika Kirk, “it’s really cool to see that she can live out that balance and it makes me feel like that could be a more realistic future for me because I’m seeing it firsthand.” A new messenger Erika Kirk often appeared alongside with her husband at Turning Point events. A former beauty pageant winner who has worked as a model, actress and casting director, she also founded a Christian clothing line and a ministry that teaches about the Bible.In a recent interview with The New York Times, she said she had fully bought into “boss babe” culture before Charlie showed her a “healthier” perspective on life. Now she leads the multimillion-dollar organization, which she said at a memorial for her husband would be made “10 times greater through the power of his memory.”The political gap between young men and women has been growing for years, according to a recent Gallup analysis. Not only have women under 30 become more likely to identify as ideologically liberal, they’ve also embraced liberal views on issues such as abortion, the environment and gun laws.The schism was clearly apparent in the last presidential election, where 57% of male voters under 30 supported Trump, compared to only 41% of women under 30, according to AP VoteCast. Turning Point has been working to change that, hosting events like the Young Women’s Leadership Summit and urging attendees to embrace traditional family values and gender roles. Charlie Kirk said earlier this year that if a young woman’s priority is to find a husband, she should go to college for a “MRS degree.” Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric at University of North Georgia, said Erika Kirk could be a more effective messenger because she was focused on her career before meeting her husband.“I do think her story resonates more because she tried it out and can tell them it is not for them,” he said.Some conservative women are turned off by this approach. Raquel Debono, an influencer who lives in New York City, described the event as a “Stepford wives conference,” featuring women in pink floral dresses.She said Turning Point’s emphasis on being traditional wives “leaves out a lot of women who work,” she said, “and I think they’re going to lose all those voters, honestly, in the next election cycle if they keep it up.”Debono founded her own organization, Make America Hot Again, where she throws parties intended to make voters feel welcomed into the conservative movement and allow them to get to know people who share their politics. ‘Big time’ growth for some chapters Aubree Hudson had been president of Turning Point’s chapter at Brigham Young University for only two weeks when she visited nearby Utah Valley University for an event with Charlie Kirk.She said she was standing only about six feet away when he was fatally shot. She ran to find her husband, who was at the back of the crowd, and they fled to her car. Hudson, 22, is from a rural farm town in southwestern Colorado. Her conservative convictions are rooted in her family’s faith and patriotism. A copy of the U.S. Constitution hangs in her parents’ home, and her father taught her to value God, family and country, in that order. Her mother stayed at home, telling her children that “you guys are my career.”Since Kirk’s assassination, Hudson said the number of people — particularly women — getting involved with the organization jumped “big time.” Emma Paskett, 18, is one of them. She was planning to attend the Utah Valley University event after one of her classes, but Kirk was shot before she made it there.Although she wasn’t very familiar with Turning Point before that point, Paskett said she started watching videos of Kirk later that night.Paskett considers Erika Kirk to be a “one in a million” role model, and her role as a leader was a driving factor in signing up. “That’s exactly what I want to be like,” she said._____ Associated Press writer Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux contributed to this report from Washington.

2025-12-19

James Van Der Beek Addresses Fan Concern Over His Appearance at ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion - Just Jared

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No. 21 Pre-Fall 2026
2025-12-19

No. 21 Pre-Fall 2026

No. 21 Pre-Fall 2026 collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

A cryogenic winter for tomorrow's accelerator
2025-12-19

A cryogenic winter for tomorrow's accelerator

Behind every particle collision generated at the Large Hadron Collider is a multitude of technical feats. One of these is refrigeration on an industrial scale. To guide the particles, the thousands of superconducting magnets in the accelerator must be cooled to a temperature of close to absolute zero. This makes the LHC the largest cryogenic installation in the world: 23 of its 27 kilometers are maintained at 1.9 Kelvin (-271°C) using refrigerators in which superfluid helium circulates.

Economic uncertainty undermining condo market, says REMAX
2025-12-19

Economic uncertainty undermining condo market, says REMAX

With limited buyer interest, the era of micro-apartments may be coming to an end, says Rema. Investors have stepped back, leaving builders to reassess and determine what buyers in major cities truly seek in their condominiums.

2025-12-19

A reliable stock market indicator from Bank of America just triggered a sell signal - CNBC

A reliable stock market indicator from Bank of America just triggered a sell signal CNBC‘Petrified’ Rob Reiner made shocking confession about son Nick at Conan O’Brien’s party: report YahooRob Reiner's son Nick asked A-listers these three strange questions at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Page SixBill Hader's 'extreme sadness' as he breaks cover after tense chat with Nick Reiner at party just hours before grisly murders Daily MailWhat Did Nick Reiner Say to Bill Hader? Inside Their Christmas Party Exchange Us Weekly

Gaza averts spread of famine but Palestinians there still face starvation: Experts
2025-12-19

Gaza averts spread of famine but Palestinians there still face starvation: Experts

The world’s leading authority on food crises says the spread of famine’s been averted in the Gaza Strip

Funk Flex Gives Big Update On Hot 97’s New Morning Show Hosts
2025-12-19

Funk Flex Gives Big Update On Hot 97’s New Morning Show Hosts

Funk Flex recently took over Hot 97's morning slot for a one-time broadcast following the cancelation of "Ebro In The Morning."The post Funk Flex Gives Big Update On Hot 97’s New Morning Show Hosts appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Mental health ratings hit new low, five years after pandemic turning point
2025-12-19

Mental health ratings hit new low, five years after pandemic turning point

A new Gallup survey showed just 29% of people rated their mental health or emotional well-being as "excellent," with 72% rating it as at least "good." Both are new lows in Gallup tracking going back nearly a quarter of a century. The trend line took a clear drop between 2019 and 2020. Before the pandemic, 43% of people said they had excellent mental health.

The Last of Us developers reportedly working mandatory overtime yet again
2025-12-19

The Last of Us developers reportedly working mandatory overtime yet again

Last of Us studio Naughty Dog has returned to crunch on its next game, with employees working mandatory overtime.

2025-12-19

At least 9 wounded in Taipei smoke grenade and knife attack

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — At least nine people were injured in an indiscriminate smoke grenade and knife attack in Taiwan's capital on Friday, and the suspect appeared to have jumped from a building to avoid arrest, Taipei's mayor said.

Orange City's Food Truck Friday and Outdoor Movie Night Set for Family Fun at Mill Lake Park
2025-12-19

Orange City's Food Truck Friday and Outdoor Movie Night Set for Family Fun at Mill Lake Park

Orange City's Food Truck Friday and free movie night featuring "The Wild Robot" will take place at Mill Lake Park.

People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
2025-12-19

People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views

Even when information is factually accurate, how it’s presented can introduce subtle biases. As large language models increasingly bring people the news...

2025-12-19

Tech Billionaires Back $1 Billion for CERN’s Next Physics Breakthrough

Some of the wealthiest individuals in technology including Eric Schmidt and France’s Xavier Niel have pledged as much as €860 million ($1 billion) to CERN to fund a proposed successor to the Large Hadron Collider, as the storied research institute turns to private backers for the first time to back future breakthroughs.

Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
2025-12-19

Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects

Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
2025-12-19

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met

President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks. Speaking at his...

Continuous spread: Raccoon roundworm detected in nine European countries
2025-12-19

Continuous spread: Raccoon roundworm detected in nine European countries

While the spread of raccoons in Europe is often discussed, their companion tends to remain unnoticed: The raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis arrived in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century with the first raccoons from North America.

Trump Envoy Witkoff to Meet National Security Advisers of Ukraine, Germany, France and UK
2025-12-19

Trump Envoy Witkoff to Meet National Security Advisers of Ukraine, Germany, France and UK

Dec 19 (Reuters) - ‌White ​House envoy ‌Steve Witkoff ​will meet in ‍Miami on Friday ​with ​the ⁠national security advisers of Ukraine, Germany,...

2025-12-19

Xanadu Pioneers the Use of Quantum Computers in Photodynamic Cancer Therapy Research

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. ("Xanadu"), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced that it has developed a novel quantum computational framework to accelerate the discovery of next-generation photosensitizers for photodynamic cancer therapy, a targeted cancer treatment. Published as a pre-print article on arXiv, Xanadu's new research demonstrates how fault-tolerant quantum computers can accelerate research into cutting-edge cancer treatments.Photodynamic cancer therapy uses light-activated compounds called photosensitizers to selectively destroy tumor cells, typically resulting in less collateral damage than conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy. However, a photosensitizer's success or failure often depends on complex properties, such as sensitivity to specific wavelengths of light and efficiency in triggering cancer cell death. Through the application of quantum simulation algorithms to four diverse photosensitizers, several of which are particularly challenging for classical simulations, Xanadu's new research shows that quantum computers can effectively simulate the key properties needed to model and improve these treatments."The development of effective photosensitizers is currently hampered by the high cost and runtime required for experimental synthesis and classical simulations. We believe our results position fault-tolerant quantum computing as a highly attractive solution for discovering advanced photosensitizers by modelling key physical properties," says Christian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu.Through this work, Xanadu provides a blueprint for an efficient, quantum-based workflow that can help identify potentially promising drug candidates. By focusing on simulating critical physical properties, such as cumulative absorption and intersystem crossing rates, Xanadu provides a way to determine, from first principles, which photosensitizer candidates could lead to highly efficient generation of reactive, cancer-killing molecules, thereby supporting the effectiveness of the photodynamic cancer treatment. In addition, the research provides estimates for the computational resources required to run these algorithms on utility-scale quantum computers and indicates potential speed and efficiency gains over classical methods.This research serves as a foundational step toward a quantum-based workflow for drug design, with additional work planned to extend the framework to model more complex photosensitizer molecules. It provides an exciting new avenue for quantum computing to push the boundaries of drug development and cancer treatment.Business CombinationXanadu recently announced a business combination agreement with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:CHAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company ("Crane Harbor"). The combined company, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited ("NewCo"), is expected to be capitalized with approximately US$500 million in gross proceeds, comprising approximately US$225 million from Crane Harbor's trust account, assuming no redemptions by Crane Harbor's public stockholders, as well as US$275 million from a group of strategic and institutional investors participating in the transaction via a common equity committed private placement investment. NewCo is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and on the Toronto Stock Exchange.About XanaduXanadu is a Canadian quantum computing company with the mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Founded in 2016, Xanadu has become one of the world's leading quantum hardware and software companies. Xanadu also leads the development of PennyLane, an open-source software library for quantum computing and application development. Visit xanadu.ai or follow us on X @XanaduAI.About Crane HarborCrane Harbor is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.Additional Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find ItThe proposed business combination transaction will be submitted to shareholders of Crane Harbor and Xanadu for their consideration. NewCo and Crane Harbor have jointly confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Registration Statement includes a proxy statement/prospectus to be distributed to Crane Harbor's shareholders in connection with Crane Harbor's solicitation of proxies for the vote by Crane Harbor's shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Xanadu's shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed transaction. After the Registration Statement has been publicly filed and declared effective by the SEC, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents will be mailed ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Could advanced civilizations communicate like fireflies
2025-12-19

Could advanced civilizations communicate like fireflies

Long before scientists discovered that other stars in the universe host their own planetary systems, humanity had contemplated the existence of life beyond Earth. As our technology matured and we began monitoring the night sky in multiple wavelengths (i.e., radio waves), this curiosity became a genuine scientific pursuit. By the 1960s, a scientific field dedicated to the search for advanced life (similar to ours) emerged: the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Since then, multiple SETI surveys have been conducted to search for potential signs of technological activity (aka "technosignatures").

Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change and poaching
2025-12-19

Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change and poaching

Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan Island, but warn that it is already at risk of extinction due to frequent severe weather conditions and human encroachment.

Filovirus Detection by Immune System Improved by Nanoparticle Vaccine
2025-12-19

Filovirus Detection by Immune System Improved by Nanoparticle Vaccine

New vaccines that display filovirus surface proteins on engineered, self-assembling protein nanoparticles can improve immune system detection of the virus. The nanoparticles triggered strong antibody responses across several filoviruses in mice, highlighting a promising path toward viral protection. The post Filovirus Detection by Immune System Improved by Nanoparticle Vaccine appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

2025-12-19

New Studies Point Toward Stem-Cell Based Tooth Repair And Future Regrowth

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Researchers are exploring whether dentists may one day use stem cells to help grow new teeth. While this idea once sounded out of reach, new studies show ...

German scientists build brain-inspired microchips to cut computing power use
2025-12-19

German scientists build brain-inspired microchips to cut computing power use

Researchers are developing ultra-fast, brain-inspired chips that could cut AI energy use in data centers while boosting computing speed.

3 Killed in Taiwan Mass Stabbing
2025-12-19

3 Killed in Taiwan Mass Stabbing

A man with a knife and smoke grenades attacked crowds indiscriminately in Taiwan's capital on Friday evening, killing at least three people and injuring nine others, according to the national news agency and the city government. The suspect later fell to his death from a department store building. Police said...

Mixing Lab Rigor with Real Life, CMU Researchers Craft New Recipe for Groundbreaking Alcohol Studies
2025-12-19

Mixing Lab Rigor with Real Life, CMU Researchers Craft New Recipe for Groundbreaking Alcohol Studies

By studying drinking in a controlled social environment, CMU researchers can learn how drinking unfolds in real time between people — an innovative approach that brings the rigor of the lab closer to the authentic social contexts where alcohol use usually occurs.

A jolt to the system: Biophysicists uncover new electrical transmission in cells
2025-12-19

A jolt to the system: Biophysicists uncover new electrical transmission in cells

Many biological processes are regulated by electricity—from nerve impulses to heartbeats to the movement of molecules in and out of cells.

2025-12-19

Biomednewsbreaks - Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) To Launch Open-Label Extension Study Of Buntanetap In Parkinson Disease

(MENAFN - Investor Brand Network)Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS) announced it will initiate an open-label extension study in January 2026 to further evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of ...

AI deciphers fish grunts, knocks and growls to identify eight species
2025-12-19

AI deciphers fish grunts, knocks and growls to identify eight species

University of Victoria (UVic) biologists have discovered that even closely related fish species make unique and distinctive sounds and determined that it's possible to differentiate between the sounds of different species. The discovery opens the door to identifying fish based on sound alone.

INL advances Department of War's Project Pele demonstration microreactor with first TRISO fuel delivery
2025-12-19

INL advances Department of War's Project Pele demonstration microreactor with first TRISO fuel delivery

The recent delivery of advanced nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test Facility marks a major milestone for Project Pele, a first-of-its-kind mobile microreactor prototype designed to provide resilient power for military operations.

Idaho National Laboratory Announces Initial Selections for First MARVEL Experiments
2025-12-19

Idaho National Laboratory Announces Initial Selections for First MARVEL Experiments

The Idaho National Laboratory today announced initial selections for the Microreactor Application Research Validation and Evaluation (MARVEL) end user experiments.

Infielder Christopher Morel and Marlins finalize $2 million, 1-year contract
2025-12-19

Infielder Christopher Morel and Marlins finalize $2 million, 1-year contract

Infielder Christopher Morel and the Miami Marlins have finalized a $2 million, one-year contract. The 26-year-old Morel hit .219 with 37 runs, 16 doubles, 11 homers and 33 RBI in 105 games with the Tampa Bay Rays last season. He...

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Central girls fall in Scottsbluff
2025-12-19

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Central girls fall in Scottsbluff

CHEYENNE – Cheyenne Central's struggled in the second half during the first game of the Border War Brawl Thursday in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. After leading 24-21 going into halftime, the Indians were outscored 35-12 in the second half to fall 56-36...

Why A Dwarf Pomegranate Is An Easy, Space-Saving Option For Indoor Growing
2025-12-19

Why A Dwarf Pomegranate Is An Easy, Space-Saving Option For Indoor Growing

Growing fruit trees indoors is a great way to liven up a space, and dwarf pomegranates are particularly forgiving. Here's what you should know.

Southern Garrett defeats Morgantown, 55-48
2025-12-19

Southern Garrett defeats Morgantown, 55-48

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a battle between last year’s Maryland 1A state runner-up and last year’s West Virginia Class AAAA runner-up, it was the team from the “Old Line State” that came out on top.

OH Marine Warning and Forecast
2025-12-19

OH Marine Warning and Forecast

OH Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, December 19, 2025

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge clinics to reopen Monday after storm damage
2025-12-19

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge clinics to reopen Monday after storm damage

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge will reopen several clinics Monday at alternate locations after storm damage closed the Water's Edge building, officials said.

Mohamed Diawara with the first basket of the game
2025-12-19

Mohamed Diawara with the first basket of the game

Mohamed Diawara with the first basket of the game, 12/18/2025

Rallycross? | I Could Do That
2025-12-19

Rallycross? | I Could Do That

Can somebody learn how to race a car off-road in two single days? Watch FOX 10's Matt Rusnak try not to spin out!

Conyers’ 15 lead Charlotte past Lafayette 81-67
2025-12-19

Conyers’ 15 lead Charlotte past Lafayette 81-67

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Arden Conyers scored 15 points as Charlotte beat Lafayette 81-67 on Thursday. Conyers shot 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the 49ers (5-7). Damoni Harrison scored 12 points, sh...

Man shot in Oakland nine years ago dies from injuries
2025-12-19

Man shot in Oakland nine years ago dies from injuries

The shooting happened in the 10400 block of Edes Avenue on Dec. 22, 2016.

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement fires up fans at Sabres game
2025-12-19

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement fires up fans at Sabres game

Brighton, N.Y. native pounded team’s drum ahead of puck drop while wearing custom Sabres jersey

Teen gang members plead guilty to acting as hired hitmen for Sinaloa cartel
2025-12-19

Teen gang members plead guilty to acting as hired hitmen for Sinaloa cartel

Two Los Angeles-area 15-year-old gang members have pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder charges, admitting they were acting as hired hitmen for Mexico’s...

TikTok US Unit Reportedly Signs Deal With Investor Group Led by Oracle
2025-12-19

TikTok US Unit Reportedly Signs Deal With Investor Group Led by Oracle

After a year of wrangling, it looks like TikTok's American operations will be sold to U.S. investors.

TikTok Reportedly Sold to US Investor Group
2025-12-19

TikTok Reportedly Sold to US Investor Group

After a year of wrangling, it looks like TikTok's American operations will be sold to U.S. investors.

Vancouver overstepped authority when it logged Stanley Park trees without board approval, rules judge
2025-12-19

Vancouver overstepped authority when it logged Stanley Park trees without board approval, rules judge

City failed to get park board approval when it contracted the removal of 7,000 park trees affected by the looper moth infestation; later removals received proper approval, found judge

India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security
2025-12-19

India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Across India, battery recycling faces a mixture of challenges and opportunity as it plays an important role in the country's shift to clean power.

BlackBerry Limited (BB:CA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
2025-12-19

BlackBerry Limited (BB:CA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

BlackBerry Limited (BB:CA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call December 18, 2025 5:30 PM ESTCompany ParticipantsMartha Gonder - Director of Investor RelationsJohn...

Starbucks rival chain closes key location, might file bankruptcy
2025-12-19

Starbucks rival chain closes key location, might file bankruptcy

The holiday season always brings out the specialty coffee drinkers, whether they are fans of Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha or Caramel Brulée Latte, or maybe Peet's Dubai Style Chocolate Matcha or Pistachio CBOL. The wait for one of these holiday treats in coffee shops or drive-thru lanes can take ...

India's push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security
2025-12-19

India's push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts.

Popular coffee chain shuts location, may file Chapter 11 bankruptcy
2025-12-19

Popular coffee chain shuts location, may file Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The holiday season always brings out the specialty coffee drinkers, whether they are fans of Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha or Caramel Brulée Latte, or maybe Peet's Dubai Style Chocolate Matcha or Pistachio CBOL. The wait for one of these holiday treats...

LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126
2025-12-19

LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126

LaMelo Ball hit seven first-half 3-pointers in his return from a right ankle injury, Charlotte had 18 in the opening 24 minutes to match the NBA and franchise...

India's battery recycling poses challenges, opportunities
2025-12-19

India's battery recycling poses challenges, opportunities

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts. India’s battery demand is expected to rise 40 times by 2050 with EVs accounting for most of this increase. Creating a circular system by recovering materials now lost as scrap can potentially create 100,000 green jobs and meet nearly 40% of the country’s demand for minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt, according to a study by climate think tank RMI. However, key challenges such as formalizing a largely informal sector of workers who recycle waste and finding the billions of dollars of investment needed to grow the sector at scale will need to be overcome.

Man suspected in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire, officials say
2025-12-19

Man suspected in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire, officials say

A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility, officials said.

Evan Peters, Bella Hadid & More Star On New 'The Beauty' Character Posters
2025-12-19

Evan Peters, Bella Hadid & More Star On New 'The Beauty' Character Posters

Evan Peters and Bella Hadid get some work done on the new character posters from their upcoming series The Beauty! The two are among the cast of the forthcoming FX series, which hails from Ryan Murphy. Also featured on new posters are Ashton Kutcher, Jeremy Pope, Rebecca Hall and Anthony Ramos. Keep reading to find [...]

Australia plans gun buyback scheme in wake of mass shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration
2025-12-19

Australia plans gun buyback scheme in wake of mass shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration

Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach last weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday.

Oppo Pad Air 5 to launch on December 25, design, key specs, variants revealed
2025-12-19

Oppo Pad Air 5 to launch on December 25, design, key specs, variants revealed

Oppo has confirmed that it will launch a new tablet named the Oppo Pad Air 5 on December 25 in China. Its pre-order page is now live on the Oppo Shop, and the listing has revealed its design, key specifications, and variants ahead of the official announcement. Here’s a look at what to expect from [...]The post Oppo Pad Air 5 to launch on December 25, design, key specs, variants revealed appeared first on Gizmochina.

Capitals rebound from a bad road trip, beat Maple Leafs 4-0 behind goalie Thompson
2025-12-19

Capitals rebound from a bad road trip, beat Maple Leafs 4-0 behind goalie Thompson

Logan Thompson earned his second shutout of the season, Jakob Chychrun scored twice and the Washington Capitals rebounded from a pair of ugly losses, beating the...

Sylvester Stallone breaks down over painful Oscar night memory despite monumental 'Rocky' success
2025-12-19

Sylvester Stallone breaks down over painful Oscar night memory despite monumental 'Rocky' success

Sylvester Stallone opens up about his parents missing his Oscar win for "Rocky" and reflects on receiving a Kennedy Center honor at age 79 this year.

Bangladesh rocked by unrest over death of student leader | CNN
2025-12-19

Bangladesh rocked by unrest over death of student leader | CNN

Bangladesh was rocked by violent protests in several cities after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi late on Thursday, with concerns of further unrest ahead of national elections.

TikTok: key things to know
2025-12-19

TikTok: key things to know

TikTok boasts over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says -- nearly half the country's population.The post TikTok: key things to know appeared first on Digital Journal.

China boosts AI chip output by upgrading older ASML machines
2025-12-19

China boosts AI chip output by upgrading older ASML machines

Restricted chipmaking tools are being retrofitted to make advanced AI chips, exposing cracks in US-led export controls

Hong Kong stocks head for longest rising streak in 3 weeks on cooling US inflation data
2025-12-19

Hong Kong stocks head for longest rising streak in 3 weeks on cooling US inflation data

Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day on Friday, putting the benchmark gauge on course for its longest winning streak in three weeks, after softer US inflation data bolstered the case for monetary easing.The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.3 per cent to 25,588.85 as of 10.04am local time. The Hang...

Cheese Recall Sparks New Warning to Customers in Michigan
2025-12-19

Cheese Recall Sparks New Warning to Customers in Michigan

Numerous recalls have been issued this year due to potential damage, foodborne illness, contamination or inspection issues.

Salvation Army's holiday donation drive is struggling, officials say
2025-12-19

Salvation Army's holiday donation drive is struggling, officials say

It's called the season of giving, but according to The Salvation Army, its holiday donation drive is struggling. The charity says that low donations mean they won't be able to provide as many services to those in need.Officials say they are well below their donation goal."This year, we're at...

NASA Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet, the ‘Stretchiest’ Ever Seen
2025-12-19

NASA Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet, the ‘Stretchiest’ Ever Seen

An unusual object orbiting a rapidly spinning star might be a new phenomenon in the universe.

This Underrated CRPG Deserves a Lot More Players
2025-12-19

This Underrated CRPG Deserves a Lot More Players

Courtesy of OwlcatCRPG fans are used to digging for gems. The genre rarely gets the spotlight unless a Baldur’s Gate-sized meteor crashes into the industry. Most of the time, the best role-playing games live a little quieter, passed around by word of mouth between people who care deeply about choices, writing, and systems that actually respect player [...]The post This Underrated CRPG Deserves a Lot More Players appeared first on ComicBook.com.

Jump Accused of Contributing to Collapse of Terraform, Do Kwon’s Crypto Empire
2025-12-19

Jump Accused of Contributing to Collapse of Terraform, Do Kwon’s Crypto Empire

The administrator winding down what remains of Terraform Labs is seeking $4 billion in damages.

Ahn Bo Hyun And Cha Seo Won Are Former Friends-Turned-Romantic Rivals In “Spring Fever”
2025-12-19

Ahn Bo Hyun And Cha Seo Won Are Former Friends-Turned-Romantic Rivals In “Spring Fever”

Get ready for sparks to fly between Ahn Bo Hyun and Cha Seo Won in tvN’s upcoming drama “Spring Fever”! “Spring Fever” is a new romantic comedy about the love story between Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin), an emotionally cold high school teacher, and Seon Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts... Continue reading Ahn Bo Hyun And Cha Seo Won Are Former Friends-Turned-Romantic Rivals In “Spring Fever”The post Ahn Bo Hyun And Cha Seo Won Are Former Friends-Turned-Romantic Rivals In “Spring Fever” appeared first on Soompi.

The Game Says He Would Do a Verzuz With 50 Cent
2025-12-19

The Game Says He Would Do a Verzuz With 50 Cent

Although, this battle may never see the light of day.The post The Game Says He Would Do a Verzuz With 50 Cent appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: A Need for Speed
2025-12-19

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: A Need for Speed

After Boz invites all the single ladies over for a speed-dating event, we get an update on all their love lives.

Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared the best TV streaming devices in 2025, and this one wins
2025-12-19

Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared the best TV streaming devices in 2025, and this one wins

Here's how to decide which of the two best streaming devices of the year to buy.

Erika Kirk appears to endorse JD Vance for president in 2028
2025-12-19

Erika Kirk appears to endorse JD Vance for president in 2028

PHOENIX, AZ – Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk announced Thursday that her organization would work to get Vice President JD Vance elected president in 2028. Charlie Kirk’s widow — and successor, following his killing in September — delivered the early endorsement on stage during the first night...

Santa and Jack Skellington come to Archer, plus other places to catch Santa before Christmas
2025-12-19

Santa and Jack Skellington come to Archer, plus other places to catch Santa before Christmas

CHEYENNE — Santa Claus has had no shortage of appearances in the capital city this fall, and he still has a couple more between now and Christmas Day that you won’t want to miss.

Movie review: 'The Housemaid' a trashy treat for holiday season
2025-12-19

Movie review: 'The Housemaid' a trashy treat for holiday season

Director Paul Feig has proved himself to be the preeminent purveyor of the finest high-camp trash one can find at the movie theater these days — and that’s a compliment. If Feig is serving up the trash, then call me...

Chappell Roan’s Underphoto Photo Proves the Risk Was So Worth It
2025-12-19

Chappell Roan’s Underphoto Photo Proves the Risk Was So Worth It

Chappell Roan has been keeping fans on a chokehold again thanks to her stunning picture sporting an underwear. The singer recently shot for a sizzling photoshoot for Perfect Magazine. The photos showed her striking some bold poses in a series of costumes with creative looks. Chappell Roan’s underwear photo for Perfect Magazine is a fiery [...]The post Chappell Roan’s Underphoto Photo Proves the Risk Was So Worth It appeared first on Mandatory.

Disney Speedstorm brings Zootopia's characters to the fray in the new Partners in Paw update
2025-12-19

Disney Speedstorm brings Zootopia's characters to the fray in the new Partners in Paw update

When you’ve got a game with Disney in its name, you know that every update is going to be someone’s favourite. This time, it’s Zootopia fans who will rejoice. Disney Speedstorm has just released the Partners in Paw season, which is bringing Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and a few very familiar faces into the kart racer’s ever-expanding Disney crossover garage.Judy Hopps naturally leads the pack with a skillset that honestly feels tailor-made for Speedstorm’s bump-heavy races. Her police-light-powered boost lets her stun opponents on contact, and if you charge it, she straight-up copies recent skills used by other racers. ... [MORE]

Rob and Michele Reiner’s Final Moment and Future Plans Revealed
2025-12-19

Rob and Michele Reiner’s Final Moment and Future Plans Revealed

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner are believed ot have been killed by their own son on December 14 after an explosive arguement the night before; they had appointments and dinner plans scheduled before they died.

Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll for Past Convictions
2025-12-19

Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll for Past Convictions

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted clemency to country star Jelly Roll for past robbery and drug convictions in recognition of the musician's redemption.

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in New Hampshire From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
2025-12-19

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in New Hampshire From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

The suspected gunman in the Brown University shooting was found dead in New Hampshire on Thursday night, federal law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ. According to our law enforcement sources, the unidentified suspect was found with a...

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt announce birth of daughter named after Pete’s late dad
2025-12-19

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt announce birth of daughter named after Pete’s late dad

Comedian Pete Davidson and model-actress Elsie Hewitt on Thursday announced the birth of their daughter.

Heavy Metal Band Reveals New Vocalist Before 2026 Tour
2025-12-19

Heavy Metal Band Reveals New Vocalist Before 2026 Tour

Marina La Torraca will be joining Battle Beast as their new vocalist.

Ken Jennings reveals surprising way he prepared for his Jeopardy! win
2025-12-19

Ken Jennings reveals surprising way he prepared for his Jeopardy! win

During the latest episode of Jeopardy!, Ken Jennings shared a little glimpse into how he prepared for his historic 74-game winning streak on the hit NBC game show

Air Jordan 6 “White Infrared” Officially Returning
2025-12-19

Air Jordan 6 “White Infrared” Officially Returning

The Air Jordan 6 “White Infrared” has been confirmed to release during Holiday 2026, bringing back one of Jordan Brand’s iconic colorways.The post Air Jordan 6 “White Infrared” Officially Returning appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

The Best Horror Movies of 2025, Ranked: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ‘Weapons’ and More
2025-12-19

The Best Horror Movies of 2025, Ranked: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ‘Weapons’ and More

2025 was a robust year for horror movies, both in terms of the nonstop release schedule and numerous box office hits. From monster openings for features like “Sinners” and “Final Destination Bloodlines” to word-of-mouth streaming debuts like “Dead Mail” and “Best Wishes to All,” there are so many standouts that any genre fan has their [...]

Universities' work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations
2025-12-19

Universities' work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations

In recent years, members of the Canadian public have witnessed the misrepresentation of Indigenous identities.

Bromeliads promote plant diversity in the forest by enriching the soil with nutrients
2025-12-19

Bromeliads promote plant diversity in the forest by enriching the soil with nutrients

Anyone seeing a white jacaranda (Jacaranda puberula), also known as caroba, blooming in the sandbank forest might assume that the leafy tree could not survive in such sandy soil. They would be right. This type of Atlantic Forest, located very close to the sea, is characterized by species that thrive in acidic soil with few nutrients.

SLAC Researchers Measure How Materials Hotter Than the Sun's Surface Conduct Electricity
2025-12-19

SLAC Researchers Measure How Materials Hotter Than the Sun's Surface Conduct Electricity

With a new method that could be extended to study Earth's core and nuclear fusion, they identify and explain jumps in the electrical conductivity of aluminum under extreme conditions.

Fermilab's Accomplishments Highlight Discovery and Innovation in 2025
2025-12-19

Fermilab's Accomplishments Highlight Discovery and Innovation in 2025

Over the course of this year, the dedicated scientists, engineers, technicians and operations staff at Fermilab came together to drive discoveries that shape the future of particle physics, utilize their experience and expertise to drive American innovation and prepare the lab for a bright future.

Using a Microfluidic Device to Monitor Glioblastoma Treatment Outcomes
2025-12-19

Using a Microfluidic Device to Monitor Glioblastoma Treatment Outcomes

In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of researchers developed a new approach that can isolate biomarkers released from glioblastoma tumor cells.They showed that their method can be used to determine the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.

UCLA Awarded $7.5 Million Grant to Support International Autism Clinical Trials Network
2025-12-19

UCLA Awarded $7.5 Million Grant to Support International Autism Clinical Trials Network

UCLA has been awarded a $7.5 million grant from Aligning Research to Impact Autism to support the Innovative Medicine and Precision Approaches to Clinical Trials Network, which focuses on autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.

Did Astronomers Just Find a ‘Superkilonova’ Double Explosion? Maybe.
2025-12-19

Did Astronomers Just Find a ‘Superkilonova’ Double Explosion? Maybe.

Astronomers may have just seen the first ever ‘superkilonova,’ a combination of a supernova and a kilonova. These are two very different kinds of stellar explosions, and if this discovery stands, it could change the way scientists understand stellar birth and death.

U of I’s Parma Research and Extension Center adds pollinator garden
2025-12-19

U of I’s Parma Research and Extension Center adds pollinator garden

Armando Falcon-Brindis has noticed a few newcomers buzzing around University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center ever since he helped build a garden of flowering plants to accommodate pollinators.

University of Idaho Parma lab hosts unique plant diagnosticians training
2025-12-19

University of Idaho Parma lab hosts unique plant diagnosticians training

Scientists at University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center recently showcased their state-of-the-art new laboratory during a unique training that attracted crop pest and disease diagnosticians from throughout the country.

Secret phrases to get you past AI bot customer service
2025-12-19

Secret phrases to get you past AI bot customer service

Tired of AI customer service loops? These insider tricks help you escape "frustration AI" and get real human help when you need it most for urgent issues.

Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History discovered more than 70 new species in 2025
2025-12-19

Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History discovered more than 70 new species in 2025

From fruit flies that bite to a tiny mouse opossum and a feathered dinosaur preserved with the remains of its last meal, more than 70 new species were described this year by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History.

Engineered Dendritic Cells Harness Tumor EVs to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy
2025-12-19

Engineered Dendritic Cells Harness Tumor EVs to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy

Engineered dendritic cells with EV‐internalizing and chimeric antigen receptors capture tumor vesicles, activate T cells, and delay melanoma growth in preclinical models, advancing next‐generation cancer immunotherapy strategies.The post Engineered Dendritic Cells Harness Tumor EVs to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.