KANSAS CITY, MO — In a move that caught the baseball world by surprise on a quiet Friday morning, the Kansas City Royals have officially announced the acquisition of veteran left-handed reliever Matt Strahm from the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange, the Royals are sending promising right-hander Jonathan Bowlan to Philadelphia. The trade, finalized on December…
LONDON, UK — The British Film Institute (BFI) has officially announced a landmark series of awards through the U.K. Global Screen Fund (UKGSF), distributing over £1.6 million ($2.1 million) to bolster international co-productions and distribution. Among the most anticipated projects receiving support is “Monolith,” a definitive documentary on Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, produced…
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a game that defined the “never say die” spirit of the NBA, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a heart-stopping 134-133 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at the Moda Center. The contest, which featured a miraculous late-regulation comeback by Sacramento and a career-best performance from Portland’s rising star…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signaled that the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026 will be defined by “monumental” pageantry, announcing a sweeping slate of events on Thursday that includes a national youth athletic competition dubbed the “Patriot Games,” a triumphal arch for the nation’s capital, and a historic UFC championship fight on the…
USA NFL News today: The landscape of the NFC West—and the entire conference—shifted dramatically on Thursday night as the Seattle Seahawks (12-3) outlasted the Los Angeles Rams (11-4) in a 38-37 overtime classic. In a game defined by massive momentum swings, special teams heroics, and a high-stakes duel between Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold, Seattle…
LOS ANGELES — In a town where high-profile engagements are often the ultimate PR currency, Brad Pitt and jewelry executive Ines de Ramon are making a different kind of statement: the power of the “non-marriage.” As of December 18, 2025, new reports from Us Weekly and InStyle confirm that while the couple is “more committed…
NEW YORK — U.S. equities surged on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as a “Goldilocks” combination of cooling inflation data and a blockbuster earnings report from chipmaker Micron Technology fueled a broad-based recovery. The gains offered a reprieve for Wall Street following a brutal tech sell-off earlier in the week that had been sparked by renewed…
NEW YORK — December 18, 2025 — Half a century after it first redefined the variety show format, “The Muppet Show” is officially returning to its roots. On Wednesday evening, an exclusive teaser aired on Good Morning America, confirming that a highly anticipated anniversary special will premiere on February 4, 2026. The special event, which…
BP has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Meg O’Neill as its new chief executive officer. This marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead a major global oil and gas company. The decision comes less than two years after the current CEO, Murray Auchincloss was appointed. He will step down…
MINNEAPOLIS — In a gritty battle of shorthanded Western Conference foes, Jaren Jackson Jr. and an unlikely hero in Jock Landale propelled the Memphis Grizzlies to a statement 116-110 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Despite playing without superstar point guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies showcased their depth and defensive identity at…