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December 8, 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rolls out during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Chargers, Eagles in giving mood with three-turnover play

December 8, 2025

Unable to wrap your hands around the season’s hottest gift? The Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles feel your pain. Three turnovers on a single play Monday night unfolded like a white elephant gift exchange. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finished the night with four interceptions and a fumble, including a pick that ended the Chargers’ 22-19 victory in overtime. Hurts’ second-quarter pass to A.J. Brown was intercepted by Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand at the Los Angeles 17-yard line. Hand fumbled at the 24-yard line when he was hit by the Eagles’ Will Shipley. Hurts had the ball return to his hands at the 33 but he fumbled it when he was hit by the Chargers’ Jamaree Caldwell. The Chargers’ Troy Dye secured the ball tightly at the 43-yard line.

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FILE - The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

December 8, 2025

The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president. A day after the justices indicated they would overturn a 90-year-old decision limiting the president’s power to fire independent agency heads, the court is revisiting a 2001 decision that upheld a provision of federal election law that is more than 50 years old. Democrats are calling on the court to uphold the law.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws as he is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Chargers’ Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson’s interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles

December 8, 2025

Cameron Dicker kicked a decisive 54-yard field goal, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chargers overcame a penalty that gave the Eagles a chance on 4th and 4. Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to seal the victory. Hurts threw four interceptions, and the Eagles committed five turnovers. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles have now lost three in a row. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 138 yards and a touchdown and Dicker had five field goals. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made four field goals, but it wasn’t enough.

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FILE - This combination of images shows candidates for mayor of Miami, from left, Republican Emilio Gonzalez and Democrat Eileen Higgins. (AP Photo/File)

A Democrat takes on Trump-backed candidate for Miami mayor in a key Hispanic battleground

December 8, 2025

A candidate backed by Donald Trump and one supported by national Democrats are facing off to be the next Miami mayor. Tuesday’s race may be a signal for both parties ahead of next year’s midterms, especially among Hispanic voters. If elected, Eileen Higgins would be the first Democrat to lead Miami in nearly three decades. A win by Emilio Gonzalez could help the GOP maintain influence in this Hispanic-majority city. The runoff follows Trump’s impact on Miami’s political landscape. Big-name Republicans and Democrats have joined the campaign trail, making this a significant test for both parties.

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Rohullah R., who did not want his face to be shown or to disclose his last name out of fear of ICE, is photographed at his home in North Highlands, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say

December 8, 2025

Immigration lawyers and authorities say arrests of Afghans are on the rise following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the attack is an Afghan national. The Associated Press has tracked roughly two dozen arrests of Afghan immigrants, mostly in Northern California, since the Nov. 26 shooting. Those who work with Afghans say the stepped-up enforcement amounts to the collective punishment of a population for one person’s actions. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said they aren’t taking any chances. The U.S. government also introduced sweeping immigration changes following the shooting.

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Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution

December 8, 2025

Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now. A federal judge plans to hear arguments in the case of Stacey Humphreys, who is scheduled to die on Dec. 17. Humphreys was convicted of in the 2003 killings of two real estate agents. The agreement made during the pandemic set conditions for resuming executions. Lawyers say these conditions haven’t been fully met. The state argues Humphreys isn’t covered by the agreement. His lawyers say that executing him now would violate his due process and equal protection rights

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President Donald Trump arrives for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, near the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump says he’s fixing affordability problems. He’ll test out that message at a rally

December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump will road-test his claims he’s fixing Americans’ affordability woes at a nighttime rally in Pennsylvania. He’s heading Tuesday to Mount Pocono, in a county that flipped his way in 2024, helping him win the swing state and return to office. Polls show voter confidence in Trump’s economic leadership has faltered. Trump blames his predecessor for inflation, but his tariffs haven’t helped prices. His chief of staff Susie Wiles says she wants him to “campaign like it’s 2024 again” to help turn out his supporters for midterm elections in November.

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FILE - A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I., during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

December 8, 2025

A federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was “arbitrary and capricious” and violates U.S. law. Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order. Saris ruled in favor of a coalition of state attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., led by New York’s attorney general, that challenged Trump’s Day One order that paused leasing and permitting for wind energy projects. The White House says offshore wind projects were given unfair, preferential treatment during the Biden administration.

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President Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, during the Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China. Trump said Monday on his social media site that he had informed China’s leader Xi Jinping and “President Xi responded positively!” There had been concerns about allowing advanced computer chips into China as it could help them to compete against the U.S. in building out AI capabilities. But there has also been a desire to develop the AI ecosystem with American companies such as chipmaker Nvidia.

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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) is tackled by Stanford safety Charlie Eckhardt (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Notre Dame’s Love, Indiana’s Mendoza, Vanderbilt’s Pavia, Ohio State’s Sayin named Heisman finalists

December 8, 2025

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy for the top player in college football. The Heisman Trophy Trust announced the finalists Monday night. They are invited to New York for the award presentation Saturday night. Mendoza and Sayin lead teams ranked 1-2 in the College Football Playoff bracket.

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FILE - Candidate Tina Peters speaks during a debate for the state leadership position, Feb. 25, 2023, in Hudson, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Former Colorado clerk will remain in state prison after a federal judge rejects her bid for freedom

December 8, 2025

A federal magistrate judge has rejected a bid by a former Colorado county clerk to be released from prison while she appeals her state conviction for orchestrating a data breach scheme driven by false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential race. Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters filed a federal lawsuit asking that she be released on bond while her appeal is considered. Attorneys for the state had argued the case should be thrown out partly because of a legal doctrine that prevents federal courts from getting involved in pending state criminal cases. Federal magistrate judge Scott Varholak ruled Monday that Peters didn’t make a case that he should get involved in overturning her state sentence.

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Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, answers questions during a news conference at the MLB winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Roberts says World Baseball Classic a ‘very delicate’ matter for Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki

December 8, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn’t sure about restrictions for Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani had elbow surgery in September 2023 and helped the Dodgers win the World Series. Roberts says discussions about their participation are ongoing. Ohtani, a four-time MVP, might focus on hitting rather than pitching for Japan in the WBC. Roberts emphasized the importance of representing their country but acknowledged potential costs. The Dodgers plan to have Ohtani in the starting rotation next season, with a flexible schedule to keep him rested.

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FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network's "Countdown to the Closing Bell," May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Top manager leaves Warren Buffett’s Berkshire as incoming CEO names team

December 8, 2025

Incoming Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is assembling his team to help him lead the conglomerate Warren Buffett built starting in January after a couple of key departures. Berkshire said Monday that one of its two investment managers besides Buffett who has been leading Geico, Todd Combs, and longtime Chief Financial Officer Mac Hamburg are both leaving. Combs is taking a job helping JP Morgan decide how to invest $10 billion while Hamburg is retiring. Combs’ departure is the most significant news. But CFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert said that now the question is whether insurance Vice Chairman Ajit Jain, investment manager Ted Weschler and all the CEOs of Berkshire’s myriad businesses will remain.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on farm subsidies in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired

December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump is justifying the U.S. military’s decision to fire a second missile in a heavily scrutinized U.S. attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea. The president on Monday claimed that two suspected drug smugglers were trying to right the vessel after it had capsized in the initial strike. Trump also said that he would leave it up to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether to release video of the strike, which killed the two suspects who managed to survive the initial strike on their boat. But last week, Trump told reporters that he saw “no problem” in releasing the video footage of the second strike.

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President Donald Trump listens during a roundtable on farm subsidies in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s attacks on Minnesota’s Somali community cast a spotlight on fraud cases

December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump has linked his administration’s immigration crackdown on Minnesota’s Somali community to fraud cases involving government programs. Trump recently called Minnesota Somalis “garbage” and expressed he didn’t want them in the U.S. This comes as Republicans criticize Gov. Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate, for alleged failures in preventing the fraud. It’s a major issue in the 2026 gubernatorial race as Walz seeks a third term. Minnesota has the largest Somali population in the U.S. with about 84,000 residents. The vast majority are American citizens. The fraud cases involve hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.

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In this undated photo released by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, items dropped by a drone into the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C., are seen. (South Carolina Department of Corrections via AP)

Drone drops steak and crab legs for prisoner feast but South Carolina guards find it first

December 8, 2025

A drone dropped a package of contraband into the Lee Correctional Institution prison yard three weeks before Christmas. The South Carolina Department of Corrections shared the news on social media. The package contained steak, crab legs, marijuana, and cigarettes. Authorities seized the drone on Sunday morning. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Smuggling contraband into prisons is a persistent issue. People have used drones to bypass security measures like raised fences and netting. Flying a drone near a prison in South Carolina is a misdemeanor, while dropping contraband is a felony with severe penalties.

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FILE - Jim Troupis reads a statement after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case

December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump’s former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside. All three of the former Trump associates asked on Monday that the preliminary hearing in their case set for Dec. 15 be postponed. They are also asking that an evidentiary hearing be held by a judge in another county to examine the allegations of wrongdoing. Details of the alleged misconduct were sealed by the court and not publicly available.

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FILE - Federal Bureau of Investigation officers take a knee with demonstrators as they march on Pennsylvania Ave during a protest over the death of George Floyd on June 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back

December 8, 2025

Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington have sued to get their jobs back. They say their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation and was not meant as a political gesture. The agents say in their lawsuit filed Monday that they were fired in September by Director Kash Patel because they were perceived as not being politically affiliated with President Donald Trump. But they say their decision to take a knee on June 4, 2020, days after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, has been misinterpreted as political expression. The FBI declined to comment Monday.

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FILE - Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds acknowledges the crowd during a ceremony for players that are part of the team's 2024 Hall of Fame class before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Pittsburgh, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writers

December 8, 2025

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens face only one more chance to enter baseball’s Hall of Fame under current rules. Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark believes the contemporary era committee evaluates the Steroids Era like baseball writers. Bonds and Clemens received fewer than five votes from the committee that elected Jeff Kent. Clark says discussions among writers influence the committee. Candidates with fewer than five votes are ineligible for the next three-year cycle. If Bonds and Clemens fail again in 2031, they would be barred from future ballots unless rules change. This opens spots for other candidates.

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As Congress faces a year-end deadline on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meet with reporters about health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year, despite expiring subsidies

December 8, 2025

Initial new federal data shows the number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year. Friday’s data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services shows that by day 29 of the window for Americans to shop for plans this year, nearly 5.8 million people had picked one. That’s nearly 400,000 more than on day 30 of the open enrollment period last year. The numbers seem to defy predictions that many Americans facing pricier plans because of expiring subsidies would drop out of marketplace coverage altogether. But experts caution that the numbers are an incomplete snapshot of total enrollment, which could still show a decline later.

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Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill smiles after pleading guilty on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in St. Matthews, S.C.. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh’s trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits

December 8, 2025

Former South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court. She was sentenced Monday to three years of probation. Hill helped out with the murder trial that led to convictions and a life sentence for Alex Murdaugh in the shootings of his wife and son. Hill was arrested in May for showing sealed court exhibit photos to a reporter and lying about it. Hill also faced misconduct charges for taking bonuses and promoting a book she wrote on the trial. Her actions have become a focal point in Murdaugh’s appeal of his murder convictions.

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FILE - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger participates during an election forum, Sept. 19, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race

December 8, 2025

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions. A political action committee chaired by Raffensperger is suing in federal court in Atlanta saying the law is unconstitutional. Lawyers for the secretary of state are asking a judge to rule that Raffensperger’s committee should be able to coordinate with his gubernatorial campaign just as Jones’ leadership committee can. It’s the latest round of litigation over Georgia’s leadership committee law. Critics see the law as an incumbent protection racket, helping Gov. Brian Kemp, Jones and other Republicans maintain control of state politics.

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The Warner Bros. water tower is seen at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

What to know about Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

December 8, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery’s friendly agreement to sell itself to Netflix just got upended by a hostile actor. Paramount made Warner shareholders a higher offer on Monday and touched off what is likely to be a lengthy fight in the latest episode of media industry consolidation. Paramount’s all-cash offer is worth about $74.4 billion, while Netflix agreed to buy Warner for $72 billion in cash and stock. Both offers will face regulatory scrutiny, and President Donald Trump has promised to weigh in. Shareholders have until Jan. 8, 2026, to vote on Paramount’s offer.

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FILE - New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd takes part in an NFL football training camp, July 23, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets’ Kris Boyd

December 8, 2025

Police say a person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd. A New York Police Department spokesperson on Monday did not say what role, if any, the person is believed to have had in the shooting. No charges have been filed. Boyd was shot in the abdomen just after 2 a.m. on Nov. 16 in Midtown Manhattan. The shooter fled the scene. It was not clear what happened before the shooting. The Jets signed Boyd this year. He was expected to play a key role in a revamped special teams unit but was injured during practice this summer.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) grabs his leg after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Colts confirm QB Daniel Jones has season-ending Achilles injury, backup Riley Leonard also hurt

December 8, 2025

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says quarterback Daniel Jones has taken his final snap of the season. Steichen says Jones tore his right Achilles tendon. And backup Riley Leonard is also injured. Jones was hurt in the first half of Sunday’s 36-19 loss to Jacksonville. He crumpled to the ground, grabbing at his calf despite not being hit on the play, then slammed his helmet into the ground before limping off the field and into the locker room. Jones returned to the rainy sideline with a walking boot. Steichen acknowledged after the game the initial diagnosis was not promising.

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Deadwood Chamber Names Amanda Kille as New Executive Director

December 8, 2025

DEADWOOD, S.D. — The Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau has selected Amanda Kille as its next executive director, the organization announced this week. Kille has served as the chamber’s marketing and sponsorship director since 2014, leading branding efforts, managing media and marketing budgets, and tripling sponsorship revenue through strategic partnerships and new programming. […]

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump talks after meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Bessent divests from soybean farmland ahead of Trump aid announcement for farmers

December 8, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he has divested from his North Dakota soybean farmland. This move comes as he leads Trump administration negotiations with China over trade and tariffs. Bessent announced his divestment Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” He had previously expressed empathy for U.S. farmers affected by the trade war. An ethics agreement required him to divest his investment, which was through a family partnership. On Monday, Trump is set to announce a $12 billion farm aid package to support struggling U.S. farmers.

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FILE - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is seen in Park Ridge, Ill., Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration for free speech violations

December 8, 2025

The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations. The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi used her power to force Apple to remove the app. Apple removed ICEBlock and other apps from its store in October after Bondi claimed they put Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at risk. The lawsuit argues that the government’s actions violated the First Amendment. It also seeks protection for the Texas-based developer from prosecution. The Department of Justice hasn’t responded to a request for comment.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

December 8, 2025

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation. An immigration judge ruled Monday that Bruna Ferreira can be released on a $1,500 bond. Ferreira was previously engaged to Leavitt’s brother and they have an 11-year-old son. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested her last month in Massachusetts. Ferreira’s attorney says he argued she isn’t a danger or flight risk, and the government agreed. Ferreira came to the U.S. as a toddler and enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

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Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in New York. (Sarah Yenesel/Pool Photo via AP)

Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect

December 8, 2025

Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear. The discovery, recounted in court Monday as Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his state murder case in New York, convinced police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, that he was the man wanted for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan five days earlier. Christy Wasser, a 19-year veteran of the Altoona police department, testified on the fourth day of a pretrial hearing as Mangione seeks to prevent prosecutors from using the magazine and other evidence she found in the bag, including a 9 mm handgun and a notebook that were located during a later search.

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Eric Dane’s emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026

December 8, 2025

Eric Dane, known for his roles in “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has announced a memoir titled “Book of Days.” The book, set to be published in 2026 by Maria Shriver’s The Open Field, will explore key moments in Dane’s life. These include his first day on “Grey’s Anatomy,” the births of his daughters and his ALS diagnosis. In a statement released Monday, Dane expressed his desire to capture meaningful moments and help others find meaning in their own lives. ALS is a progressive disease that affects nerve cells, often leading to death within three to five years.

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Andrew Chado

December 8, 2025

Andrew Chado, a man of kind heart and unwavering spirit, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on the 4th

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Paul Swisher

December 8, 2025

Beloved by all who knew him, Dr. Paul Swisher, 68, of Spearfish, SD passed into the arms of his Savior

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This combination of images shows Bono, from left, Chris Martin, and Ed Sheeran. (AP Photo)

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium

December 8, 2025

Pollstar has ranked the top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” based on ticket sales from Jan. 1, 2001, to the end of 2025. Leading the list? Coldplay with 24.8 million tickets sold. They’re followed by U2, with 20.2 million tickets sold, and Ed Sheeran, with 19.6 million. Rounding out the top five is Dave Matthews Band with 19.6 million tickets sold. In fifth is Taylor Swift with roughly 18.9 million. Keep in mind that her debut album was released in 2006. Pollstar chart data is pulled from reported and estimated box office data from events that occurred between 2001 and 2025.

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This combination of images shows, from left, Alex Cooper, Amy Poehler, and Dax Shepard. (AP Photo)

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

December 8, 2025

The Golden Globes have introduced a best podcast category that’s likely to spark conversations. On Monday, the Globes announced six nominees, including “Armchair Expert” and “SmartLess.” They represented a mix of news, advice and celebrity interviews. Notably absent are politically oriented podcasts like “The Joe Rogan Experience” and “Pod Save America.” Experts suggest the Globes aim to avoid controversy by focusing on entertainment. The selection process has raised questions, as Luminate Data, owned by Penske Media Corp., chose the nominees. Despite the controversy, the inclusion of podcasts in a major awards show is seen as a positive step, highlighting the medium’s growing influence and mainstream appeal.

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Full list of 2026 Golden Globe nominees

December 8, 2025

Nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards have been announced. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will take place on January 11 at the Beverly Hilton. In the film categories, “Frankenstein” and “Hamnet” are among the nominees for best motion picture, drama. “Blue Moon” and “Bugonia” are up for best motion picture, musical or comedy. For television, “Abbott Elementary” and “The Bear” are nominated for best comedy or musical series. The awards also include categories for best performances in film and television, as well as achievements in directing, screenwriting, and original music.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles, Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen at the State Department, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Rubio and Hegseth meet Australian counterparts with China expected to be focus

December 8, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are meeting their Australian counterparts for annual talks expected to focus on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. Rubio, Hegseth, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defense Minister Richard Marles gathered Monday at the State Department. None of them mentioned China by name in their brief comments to reporters before the formal meeting began, but the challenges posed by Beijing have been a central theme of the U.S.-Australia relationship. The four discussed progress in the AUKUS pact, a Biden administration-era agreement under which the U.S., Britain and Australia committed to building nuclear submarines for the Australians.

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Michael Jordan arrives in the Western District of North Carolina on Monday Dec 1, 2025 for the start of the antitrust trial between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)

Richard Childress to testify in NASCAR antitrust trial amid derogatory texts and revenue dispute

December 8, 2025

NASCAR is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit involving team owner Richard Childress. The case highlights tensions between teams and NASCAR executives over a new revenue-sharing agreement. Childress was the subject of derogatory texts from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps. Basketball great Michael Jordan has also refused NASCAR’s offer and is suing the France family, which owns NASCAR. Jordan and Denny Hamlin are seeking $340 million in damages. The trial, in its second week, has revealed financial struggles for some teams. Childress, who signed the charter agreement, is expected to testify soon, adding more drama to the case.

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Mary Percy

December 8, 2025

Mary Percy, Wall, S.D., died Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood, S.D., at the

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Dale Guptill

December 8, 2025

Dale Guptill, Interior, S.D., died on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home in rural Interior at the age of

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Doug Freier

December 8, 2025

Douglas John Freier, age 40, passed away December 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska, due to complications from a recent surgery.

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ClaraAnn Norlin

December 8, 2025

ClaraAnn Norlin, of Belle Fourche, passed away peacefully at Legacy Living Center in Gillette, Wyoming on December 2, 2025. ClaraAnn

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Eugene C. Burrer

December 8, 2025

Eugene C. Burrer, 65, rural Adams County Farmer/Rancher, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Eugene Charles

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Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith stands during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington’s Mayor Bowser says the city’s police chief, Pamela Smith, is stepping down

December 8, 2025

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city’s police chief, Pamela Smith, is stepping down. Smith was catapulted into national attention after President Donald Trump moved to federalize Washington’s police force. Smith, appointed in 2023, had been brought in to stabilize a department facing staffing shortages and a city shaken by post-pandemic crime. But her tenure unfolded amid a fierce battle over authority, as Trump asserted federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and deployed National Guard troops and federal agents alongside the city’s officers. In announcing her resignation, Bowser praised Smith for “stepping up” at a moment of “significant urgency,” crediting her with helping drive down violent crime. The mayor did not say why Smith is leaving.

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A worker shovels snow and ice in front of the Supreme Court building during the first snowfall of the winter season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The Supreme Court weighs Trump’s bid to fire independent agency board members

December 8, 2025

The Trump administration’s push to expand control over independent federal agencies comes before a sympathetic Supreme Court that could overturn a 90-year-old decision limiting when presidents can fire board members. Lawyers for the administration are defending President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter without cause and calling on the court to jettison the unanimous 1935 decision in Humphrey’s Executor. Arguments are taking place on Monday. The court’s six conservative justices already have signaled strong support for the administration’s position, over the objection of their three liberal colleagues, by allowing Slaughter and the board members of other agencies to be removed from their jobs even as their legal challenges continue.

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Lynn Weidner, a home care worker who worries that the cost of her health insurance plan in the Affordable Care Act marketplace will rise, poses in front of her home, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire

December 8, 2025

House Republicans in key battleground districts are working to contain the political fallout expected when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act. For a critical sliver of the GOP majority, the impending expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits after Dec. 31 could be a major political liability as they potentially face midterm headwinds in a 2026 election critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda. For Democrats, the party’s strategy for capturing the House majority revolves around pinning higher bills for groceries, health insurance and utilities on Republicans.

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Tracy Herrmann has one of her tattoos removed by Chroma Tattoo Studio Laser Tattoo Removal owner Jaime Howard on Nov. 19, 2025, in West Bloomfield, Mich. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)

If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you

December 8, 2025

Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times. So have Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. Heck, even Bart Simpson did. Whether it’s Marilyn Monroe’s face, Billy Bob Thornton’s name, a sultry rose or even Bart’s partially inscribed homage to his mother, some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or another. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and a lot more painful than getting them put on. Also, due to some health reasons, some souls who braved the ink needle, should be wary of the laser when having their body art erased or covered up.

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Miami head coach Mario Cristobal gestures towards the fans after defeating Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Miami’s Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn’t perfect

December 8, 2025

Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football. Miami, which was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, is thrilled to be headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game this season. The committee recognized Miami’s win over Notre Dame, ending the Irish’s season. Cristobal acknowledges the challenges and complexities of the selection process. He emphasizes the importance of not compromising on-field success amid the chaos in college football. Miami’s playoff berth avoids a potential Gator Bowl appearance, which might have been skipped by key players.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk the red carpet before the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. ‘could be a problem’ because of size of market share

December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump says a deal struck by Netflix last week to buy Warner Bros. Discovery “could be a problem” because of the size of the combined market share. The Republican president says he will be involved in the decision about whether federal regulators should approve the deal. Trump commented Sunday when he was asked about the deal as he walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors. The $72 billion deal would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry.

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