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December 12, 2025.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Curry scores 39 in return but Timberwolves top Warriors 127-120 without Edwards

December 12, 2025

Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo made a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120. Stephen Curry scored 39 for the Warriors after missing the previous five games with a bruised left quadriceps, but Minnesota held on even without injured star Anthony Edwards, who sat out with a sore right foot. DiVincenzo finished with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists in the first meeting between the teams since the Timberwolves eliminated the Warriors in the second round of the playoffs last season. Julius Randle had 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists for Minnesota. Naz Reid added 18 points and seven assists off the bench.

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Jones’ 2 TDs push Montana State over Stephen F. Austin 44-28 in FCS Quarterfinals

December 12, 2025

Adam Jones rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Montana State piled up a season-high 227 rushing yards and defeated No. 7 Stephen F. Austin 44-28 on Saturday in an FCS quarterfinal in Bozeman. The Bobcats scored on six of their first eight possessions and never trailed, improving to 12-2 and advancing to the national semifinals, where they will face the winner of No. 3 Montana and No. 11 South Dakota. Montana State built a 24-0 lead behind Jones’ 1-yard scoring run and two second-quarter touchdown passes from Justin Lamson before Stephen F. Austin closed to 24-14 early in the third quarter. Stephen F. Austin, which finished 11-3, became just the second FCS team to score 28 points against Montana State this season.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia waits to enter the building for a mandatory check at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Baltimore, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, after he was released from detention on Thursday under a judge's order. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from immigration custody

December 12, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, has been released from immigration detention, and a judge has temporarily blocked any further efforts to detain him. A big reason for that is because it appears no immigration judge has ever issued a removal order for him. That might have been an oversight, but without the order he can’t be deported. That’s according to the Maryland judge hearing the case. In order to get a removal order, the government will need to reopen Abrego Garcia’s closed immigration case, experts say. That comes with risks for both sides.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after his go-ahead basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

With 24 points, Donovan Mitchell produces the highest-scoring 4th quarter of the NBA season so far

December 12, 2025

Down 15 with one quarter to play against one of the NBA’s worst teams, Donovan Mitchell played with a bit of desperation in the final period. Mitchell scored 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 130-126 on Friday night. Mitchell ended up with the highest-scoring fourth quarter in the NBA this season, surpassing the 22 points by Orlando’s Jett Howard on Nov. 23 against Boston. Mitchell is also averaging a league-best 9.6 points per game in the fourth.

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Gubernatorial candidate former Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks during an event Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

December 12, 2025

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor. Jones is the last Democrat to hold statewide office in the state. He told supporters Friday at a rally in Birmingham that Alabama has pressing needs that are not being addressed. The campaign kickoff came on the anniversary of his 2017 Senate win. He could see a rematch in the general election against Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who defeated Jones previously and is also running for governor. Both will have party primaries before that.

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FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems

December 12, 2025

A federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly represents not only a stern rebuke of the conduct of Justice Department prosecutors but also imposes a dramatic hurdle to government efforts to seek a new indictment against Comey after an initial one was dismissed last month. The order concerns computer files and communications that investigators obtained years earlier from Daniel Richman, a Columbia University law professor.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) gestures after making a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors star Stephen Curry to rejoin lineup and start against Timberwolves

December 12, 2025

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been medically cleared and will start Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves without a minutes restriction, according to coach Steve Kerr. Curry missed the Warriors’ previous five games with a left quadriceps contusion. He also missed three games in November due to sickness. The game against the Timberwolves also presents the first opportunity for Curry to play with younger brother Seth in an NBA regular season game. Seth Curry signed with the Warriors in October, was released about two weeks later then re-signed on Dec. 1.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout gestures toward a photo of Tyler Skaggs in center field prior to a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim, Calif., on July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he’d known about drug use before pitcher’s fatal overdose

December 12, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels’ president says the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tough for the baseball club and he wished he knew sooner about drug use by the player and one of the team’s employees. Angels president John Carpino told jurors in a California court Friday both Skaggs and team communications director Eric Kay were drug addicts. His comments came at the end of defense testimony in a long-running civil trial over whether the team should be held responsible for Skaggs’ death. Closing arguments are expected on Monday.

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FILE - New Vice President of the Supreme Court, Judge Alexandre de Moraes, attends his swearing-in ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list

December 12, 2025

The U.S. has removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list. The Trump administration sanctioned him in July over his role in leading the trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro had been accused of masterminding a plot to stay in power despite his 2022 election defeat to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. They were similar accusations to what President Donald Trump faced after a mob of his supporters attacked the Capitol after his own loss in the 2020 election to Democrat Joe Biden. Brazil’s government celebrated the sanctions lifting, which came after a weekend phone conversation between Trump and Lula.

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FILE - Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza adds another major award with Davey O’Brien as nation’s top QB

December 12, 2025

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has won the Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s top quarterback, the second of what could be three major honors in as many days with the redshirt junior also heavily favored to win the Heisman Trophy. Mendoza was the first winner announced during ESPN’s college awards show Friday night. The Heisman winner will be named Saturday night in New York. Mendoza is also The Associated Press player of the year. The California transfer led the Hoosiers to a 13-0 record and top seed in the College Football Playoff.

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GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry

December 12, 2025

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton. That’s if they refuse to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. James Comer said in a statement late Friday that the Clintons had “delayed, obstructed, and largely ignored the Committee staff’s efforts to schedule their testimony” for several months. He said the committee would begin proceedings to try to force them to testify if they refuse to appear. Comer’s statement came just hours after Democrats released dozens of photos from Epstein’s estate, including images of Clinton and President Donald Trump.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., prepares to speak to reporters following a strategy session with House Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Speaker Johnson scrambles to find a health care plan as Republicans remain divided

December 12, 2025

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week. Now it’s the House’s turn. Speaker Mike Johnson is rushing to compile a package of bills to address growing health care costs. The House legislation is not expected to include an extension of enhanced tax credits that make health insurance more affordable in the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Those tax breaks are expiring at the end of this year. Johnson said Republicans’ goal is to reduce premiums for all Americans, not just those enrolled in Obamacare plans. But going Johnson’s route has left vulnerable House Republicans representing key battleground districts in a tough spot.

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Steelers LB TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung caused by a dry-needling issue

December 12, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during a dry-needling session and will miss Monday night’s game against Miami. J.J. Watt, T.J.’s older brother, shared on X that T.J. had the surgery on Thursday. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Watt was released on Friday and is at home resting comfortably. T.J. Watt was hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing discomfort during the dry-needling session. The 30-year-old Watt, a seven-time Pro Bowler and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has seven sacks this season. Pittsburgh has historically struggled without him in the lineup during his nine-year career.

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San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, center, reacts to a play during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama set to return for NBA Cup semifinals vs. Thunder after 12-game absence

December 12, 2025

Victor Wembanyama plans to play in the NBA Cup semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game is on Saturday night. The San Antonio Spurs’ star center has missed the last 12 games with a strained left calf. He’s listed as probable for the game. Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points and 12.9 rebounds this season. The Spurs are off to a 17-7 start, with an 8-4 record with him and 9-3 without him. The Thunder are off to a 24-1 start, tying the best record through 25 games in NBA history.

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Jamie Schanbaum, whose legs and fingers were amputated after she contracted meningitis as a college student, testifies in support of vaccine mandates at a public hearing held by the Florida Department of Health on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Kate Payne)

Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren

December 12, 2025

Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren. That is after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the state to become the first in the nation to eliminate all school vaccination requirements. The Florida Department of Health held a public hearing on the policy change in Panama City Beach on Friday. Activists and parents opposed to the mandates heralded the importance of individual freedom. Doctors recalled the children who died of infectious diseases before the advent of vaccines. For generations, the shots have been a cornerstone of public health policy.

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FILE - This electron microscope image provided by the National Institutes of Health shows human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions, colorized blue, and anti-RSV F protein/gold antibodies, colorized yellow, shedding from the surface of human lung cells. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH via AP, File)

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come

December 12, 2025

It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and minimal or low in most others. And so far, the annual cold-weather waves of COVID-19 and RSV seem to be relatively mild. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported its latest data on Friday.

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Penguins send two-time All-Star goalie Tristan Jarry to Edmonton in goaltender swap

December 12, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to Edmonton for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick. Jarry, a two-time All-Star, spent 10 years in Pittsburgh and has rebounded this season under new coach Dan Muse. Skinner, who becomes a free agent after this season, has struggled with a .891 save percentage. Kulak, 31, had career highs in goals and assists last season. Poulin, a 2019 first-round pick, has struggled in the NHL. Edmonton also traded a 2027 third-round pick to Nashville for defenseman Spencer Stastney.

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FILE -A claw operator scoops up debris from homes demolished following Hurricane Helene in Old Fort, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed, File)

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

December 12, 2025

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. This comes two months after U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock reported that nearly $500 million in relief was unpaid. Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast in September 2024, affecting Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. Warnock stated that FEMA was withholding $600 million meant for debris removal and repairs. He continues to push for more funds. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp requested $12 billion in federal disaster funding. Georgia farmers are also awaiting $531 million from the USDA, pending final approval.

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FILE - A Boeing V-22 Osprey is seen on Aug. 13, 2022, in Senja, Norway, after an emergency landing due to a clutch issue. (Norwegian Armed Forces via AP, File)

Navy investigation finds Osprey safety issues were allowed to grow for years

December 12, 2025

A Navy report acknowledges the military failed to address a growing series of issues with the V-22 Osprey aircraft since it took flight almost 20 years ago. The report follows a spate of accidents that have claimed the lives of 20 service members in the past four years. The report released Friday says the office in charge of the Osprey didn’t promptly make changes to ease risks. The investigation reveals the Osprey has the “second highest number of catastrophic risks across all Naval Aviation platforms” and those risks have gone unresolved for an average of over 10 years. The Osprey is the only aircraft to fly like a plane but land like a helicopter.

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FILE - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a taping of FOX News Channel's Special Report with Bret Baier at the Washington bureau of FOX News, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill

December 12, 2025

Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed. The Democrat took action Friday on the Medical Aid in Dying act. It will take effect in September 2026 to give medical regulators time to develop “stringent processes and protections” for implementation. It is also known as “Deb’s Law” for Deb Robertson, a retired social worker with a terminal illness who pushed for the law’s approval. Eleven other states and the District of Columbia offer medical aid in dying. Opponents say the idea encourages other suicides and ignores issues of access to quality health care.

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Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge’s contempt inquiry in mass deportation case

December 12, 2025

The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March. In a court filing Friday, the department also sought Chief Judge James Boasberg’s removal from the case. The department asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to rule on its requests before Monday, when Boasberg is scheduled hear testimony from a former government attorney who filed a whistleblower complaint. The judge is trying to determine if Trump administration officials should be prosecuted for willfully defying his March 15 order blocking the Venezuelan migrants’ deportations to El Salvador.

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FILE - A monarch butterfly feeds on milkweed Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies

December 12, 2025

The Trump administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service announced in December 2024 that it planned to add the beloved pollinator to the threatened species list by the end of 2025. But the Trump administration quietly listed the effort as a “long-term action” in a report on the status of federal regulatory efforts in September. It’s unclear why. The Center for Biological Diversity has been leading the push to list the monarch. The center’s endangered species co-director, Tierra Curry, says the delay wasn’t unexpected since it can take a decade or more to add a species to the list.

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A man records a humanoid robot inside the exhibition room at the Humanoids Summit, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Mountain View, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

December 12, 2025

The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots. Venture capitalist Modar Alaoui, founder of the Humanoids Summit, gathered over 2,000 people, including top engineers from Disney and Google, to showcase technology and discuss the future of humanoids. Disney’s Olaf robot will roam Disneyland parks next year. Despite the excitement, skepticism remains about the timeline for general-purpose robots. Researchers at McKinsey & Company note around 50 companies worldwide are investing heavily in humanoid development.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during an event on "Trump Accounts" for kids in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota’s Somali community for fraud

December 12, 2025

The Treasury Department is targeting businesses used to send money abroad as President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up investigations into fraud within Minnesota’s Somali community. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that money wire services sending funds to Somalia will need to submit additional verification. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the IRS will assist. This follows an unsubstantiated report from a conservative magazine that said money stolen from government programs flowed to a militant group in Somalia. Trump has recently ratcheted up his attacks on the Somali community, targeting it with immigration enforcement actions.

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Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey salutes as Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, watches from stage during a relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration’s boat strikes

December 12, 2025

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region. Adm. Alvin Holsey is retiring one year into a posting that typically lasts three to four years. During a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters near Miami, Holsey didn’t mention the reasons for his early retirement or the ongoing military operations. But Holsey urged his successor to uphold longstanding partnerships in the region by standing firmly behind the shared values of democracy and support for the rule of law. Holsey’s shock retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the strikes.

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New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars

December 12, 2025

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his first NFL start for the New York Jets against the Jaguars on Sunday. Cook took snaps with the starters this week. Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields were ruled out because of injuries. Cook will become the 55th player to start at quarterback in franchise history and the first undrafted rookie to do so for the Jets since J.J. Jones in 1975. Adrian Martinez will serve as Cook’s backup. Cook stepped in last Sunday after Taylor injured his groin in the Jets’ loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Jets also announced a multiyear contract extension for center Josh Myers.

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Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Dec., 9, 2025, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review over White House ballroom project

December 12, 2025

President Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking an architecture review and congressional approval over his White House ballroom project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a federal court to stop Trump’s White House ballroom project until it goes through comprehensive design reviews, public comments and wins approval from Congress. The National Trust argues that Trump, by fast-tracking the project, has committed multiple violations of the Administrative Procedures Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, while also exceeding his constitutional authority by not seeking congressional approval for a project of this scale. Trump has said a ballroom is overdue for the White House

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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)

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney’s case

December 12, 2025

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside. The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others who face felony forgery charges related to the 2020 election in the battleground state. Jim Troupis alleged that the Wisconsin judge overseeing his felony case had not written the August order refusing to dismiss the charges. Johnson sent his request to DOJ on Thursday.

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FILE - Guests ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)

Man’s death on roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando ruled accidental

December 12, 2025

The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Studios has been ruled accidental. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida closed the investigation on Friday. Security video showed Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was alert at the start of the ride but unresponsive at the end. Zavala had severe facial trauma and was stuck in his seat for 10 minutes. His family said he used a wheelchair due to a spinal disability. The medical examiner ruled the death an accident from blunt impact injuries. The roller coaster reaches speeds up to 62 mph.

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How Joyce DiDonato’s childhood inspired her role in ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

December 12, 2025

Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is coming to New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. This beloved holiday opera, first broadcast on NBC in 1951, tells the story of a disabled child who selflessly offers his crutch to the Wise Men to give to the baby Jesus. The production stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who has a personal connection to the opera from her childhood. The show opens Dec. 16 and runs through the holidays. Lincoln Center’s new artistic director, Lear deBessonet, aims to present more family-friendly programming, inspired by the success of “Amahl” and other holiday classics.

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It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

December 12, 2025

Country star Jelly Roll is ready to win a Grammy. The “Beautifully Broken” singer has three nominations this year. He has been nominated three consecutive years. This time around, he’s up for his first album award and his first award in a contemporary Christian music category. He says it is because God has had his back this year. Jelly Roll’s music often deals with themes of overcoming adversity and hardship. His troubled youth is long behind him, but Jelly Roll still feels connected to those struggles. He describes himself as a “broken dude from a broken place” who managed to get out of it. He hopes to show others they can, too.

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Sign shows discount available on seasonal items in a Kohl's department store, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Castle Rock, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

December 12, 2025

The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Shopping expert Trae Bodge says it’s important to stick to a budget and keep the risk of debt under control. Kiersten Torok is a social media content creator known on Instagram and TikTok as Torok Coupon Hunter. She recommends keeping an eye out for holiday decorations and gifts on sale after the holiday season and saving them for next year.

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Jeff Todd holds horses before loading them up in a horse trailer at the Fly Again Ranch Horse Boarding and Hotel,Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Threat of equine virus looms over nation’s largest rodeo event in Las Vegas

December 12, 2025

Every year the annual National Finals Rodeo draws thousands to Las Vegas for two weeks of rodeo competitions. This year, a contagious horse virus loomed over the festivities, resulting in some changes to curb the spread of the virus. The equine herpesvirus can cause neurologic symptoms among horses, and in some serious cases can result in death. Rodeo organizers, horse boarding facilities and owners took extra precautions this year to curb the spread of the outbreak. Nevada required entry permits for all horses, and rodeos required daily temperature checks and stricter cleaning protocols. Some horse owners chose to bring fewer horses this year, while others decided not to come at all.

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Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump ‘garbage’ slur brings threats

December 12, 2025

A Vermont school district is receiving racist and threatening messages after raising a Somali flag at a school building last week. The Winooski School District near Burlington displayed the flag to support its Somali students after derogatory remarks by President Donald Trump about Minnesota’s Somali community. Videos of the event that spread on right-wing social media didn’t show that the U.S. and Vermont flags were also flying. The district is working with law enforcement and there’s been an increased police presence.

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A person lights a candle during service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)

Converts are finding Eastern Orthodoxy online. The church wants to help them commune face-to-face

December 12, 2025

Eastern Orthodoxy in the U.S. is experiencing a surge in converts, partly due to online content. The Very Rev. Andreas Blom encourages new members to engage in-person once they join Holy Theophany Orthodox Church in Colorado Springs. Some Orthodox content creators, like Jonathan Pageau, emphasize the importance of in-person community even as they take advantage of digital tools. There has been a focus on recent male converts who find Orthodoxy through content online about masculinity. While the internet has expanded Orthodoxy’s reach, church leaders are addressing challenges like extremism and the need for experienced spiritual guidance.

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Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

December 12, 2025

Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal. It is the latest cat-and-mouse move that the automaker hopes will help customers avoid the costly and frustrating process that occurs when vehicles are swiped. It includes a feature that won’t allow the pickups to start even if key fobs are present. Owners can use Ford’s “Start Inhibit” to disable their F-150’s engine from a smartphone. The pickup was in the top 10 of most stolen models over the first half of 2025. Ford Secure General Manager Christian Moran says there are a lot of F-150s on the road, and thieves like pickups.

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FILE - Law enforcement officers guard outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., on Nov. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown

December 12, 2025

A federal appeals court has blocked the immediate release of hundreds of immigrants detained during a Chicago-area immigration crackdown. Thursday’s split decision also allows the extension of a consent decree outlining how federal agents can make warrantless arrests. The consent decree has been in the spotlight since the Trump administration ramped up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area in September. Last month, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings found the government violated the agreement. He ordered the release of more than 600 immigrants on bond, which the appeals court paused. Attorneys say roughly 450 remain in custody.

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FILE - Michigan coach Sherrone Moore walks off the field following an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces arraignment amid assault investigation

December 12, 2025

Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be arraigned Friday after spending two nights in jail. Authorities have not released details on Moore’s arrest, but police are investigating an alleged assault. Moore was fired Wednesday for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, violating university policy. He signed a five-year contract last year, but the university won’t buy out the remaining years because he was fired for cause. Biff Poggi will serve as interim coach. Michigan is set to play Texas on December 31 in the Citrus Bowl. The school is now seeking a new head coach.

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Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

December 12, 2025

The first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s six-episode docuseries “The End of an Era” will premiere on Disney+ Friday. Swift appeared at an exclusive screening of the episodes in New York on Tuesday. Swift touches on the failed terror plot that resulted in the cancellation of her Vienna shows. She discusses the attacker in England who killed three girls and wounded 10 people at a Swift-themed dance and yoga class. But the series is not all doom and gloom. It also celebrates Swift’s crew, dancers, choreographers and band members. There are a few special guests as well, like Ed Sheeran and Florence Welch.

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