Miami knocks defending champion Ohio State out of College Football Playoff - The Washington Post

The 10th-ranked Hurricanes stunned the No. 2 Buckeyes on Wednesday night at the Cotton Bowl.

Flu cases are rising with a new strain that makes older people sicker - The Washington Post

Flu season is ramping up in the U.S., marked by a new strain that could make vaccines less effective. Covid cases remain down.

Are you eating for longevity? Take this quiz to find out. - The Washington Post

Our science-backed tips can help you improve your meals and support a longer, healthier life.

Meet the Elon Musk lawyer who's also literally a clown - Business Insider

Jaymie Parkkinen is a high-powered intellectual property lawyer facing off against Sam Altman by day — and a clown by night.

Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will - BBC Science Focus Magazine

Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales

Cash machines in Bulgaria issue euros for the first time after joining the currency union - AP News

Bulgarians have begun withdrawing euros for the first time after joining the euro currency union, as its 21st member. On Thursday, cash machines in Sofia dispensed new euro banknotes, replacing the lev, which will still be used for cash payments in January, b…

Galaxy S26 pricing news everyone was waiting for is here - PhoneArena

The Galaxy S26 series is expected to cost the same as the Galaxy S25.

US military says five killed in strike on alleged drug boats - BBC

The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.

Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses - Yahoo Finance

On New Year's Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening ties with the more prosperous countries of...

Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathway’s CEO - NPR

The legendary 95-year-old investor spent decades building his company into one of the world's largest and most powerful. Now Greg Abel is taking it over.

Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what? - NPR

For most of 2025, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin surged as President Trump vowed to make the U.S. a crypto leader. But now, a severe sell-off has shaken the sector.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials - BBC

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

'Several' people killed by fire in Swiss ski resort bar, police say - BBC

The fire broke out at 01:30 local time in Crans-Montana - the cause is not known, but officials don't think it was attack.

New Year's Times Square crowds brave the cold to ring in 2026 - ABC7 New York

Thousands of people braved frigid temperatures in Times Square to celebrate and witness the dropping of the ball at midnight to welcome 2026!

What to expect from stocks in 2026 - CNN

The S&P 500 just completed a three-peat of double-digit gains. Will 2026 be a four-peat?

Warren Buffett hands over Berkshire Hathaway’s reins to Greg Abel - Financial Times

Investors hunt for clues on how the investor’s protégé will shape the $1.1tn conglomerate