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Microsoft rounds off 2025 with one final Windows 11 feature update — here's what's new and fixed - Windows Central

The Windows 11 December 2025 Security Update is now rolling out, and alongside it comes a number of new features and changes to round off the year.

Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws - BleepingComputer

Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

Who is Danny Ocean, the pop star playing at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony? - NPR

The 33-year-old singer collaborated with Nobel Prize winner María Corina Machado during last year's highly-contested elections in Venezuela.

Microsoft promises it will upgrade Windows 11 with better performance for gamers in 2026 — "we’re committed to making Windows the best place to play" - Windows Central

Windows 11 is set to gain a number of important improvements for gamers next year, all designed to allow games to run better and compete with SteamOS.

Broyles Award announces 2025 finalists - FootballScoop.com

The Broyles Award on Tuesday announced the five finalists for the 2025 award, given to the top assistant coach in college football.The 2025 finalists are: -- Georgia offensive

It’s Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS’ first back-to-back MVP winner - AP News

Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history. The 38-year-old Argentine star was announced Tuesday as this year’s winner of the league’s top individual honor. This achievement adds to Messi’s long list of career accomplish…

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means - CNN

Voyager 1, NASA’s deep-space probe, could soon become the first spacecraft to reach a historic milestone. In November 2026, the probe will be one light-day from Earth.

The Sun Survived a Close Call With 2 Massive Stars 4.4 Million Years Ago, Data Shows - Gizmodo

The encounter left behind a trace in the clouds of gas and dust surrounding our solar system.

Russell Crowe Criticizes ‘Gladiator II’ for Not “Understanding What Made That First One Special” - The Hollywood Reporter

Crowe did not film any new scenes for Ridley Scott's sequel that hit theaters last year and starred Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.

Notre Dame AD Talks 'Ultimate Gut Punch' of CFP Bracket Snub, 'Bitter Pill to Swallow' - Bleacher Report

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua still isn't happy his team was left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff field.

Column | The 10 best TV shows of 2025 - The Washington Post

It’s been a very tricky year for an embattled industry, but at least we got to watch Diego Luna, Michelle Williams, Jason Momoa and Nathan Fielder.

Trump backtracks on releasing boat strike video, distances himself from controversy - ABC News

Steelers expect DK Metcalf to play against the Dolphins - NBC Sports

Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf did not travel back to Pittsburgh with the team after they beat the Ravens on Sunday, but it looks like he'll be able to go against the Dolphins in Week 15.

The Fed's Two-Day Meeting Starts Today—Here's What You Need to Know - Investopedia

The Fed is poised to cut rates despite divisions on the economic outlook and could signal a slower path for easing in 2026.

Potential Red Sox free agent target Kyle Schwarber reaches five-year, $150 million deal to remain with Phillies - The Boston Globe

Schwarber stood alongside Pete Alonso as the players who most directly fit the Red Sox’ sought-after description of a middle-of-the-order hitter who can launch the ball.

Gray hair may have evolved as a protection against cancer, study hints - Live Science

Aging comes with graying hair, which may be a sign of the body lowering its risk of cancer, a study suggests.

Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, has died at 60 - NPR

The son of Cuban immigrants, Malo and his band blended country, rock and roll, folk, jump blues, Latin music and Cajun rhythms into a distinct sound anchored by his unmistakable voice.

Getting Defensive: Texans, Seahawks lead the way in Week 15; defenses to stream in fantasy football playoffs - NBC Sports

With the fantasy football playoffs getting underway, here are the must-starts and the top streaming options for Week 15.

Google rolling out Notification Organizer to Pixel - 9to5Google

Following AI Summaries last month, Google is rolling out the Notification Organizer to Pixel phones with Android 16 QPR2.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle update adds an outfit suitable to eat chilled monkey brains in - Eurogamer

The team at MachineGames has issued a new update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.