China's economy is ending the year on a high note. Besides data showing an unexpected recovery in the nation’s key manufacturing sector, China is set to meet its economic targets for 2025. That's ...

The Houston Rockets' 119-96 Christmas Day win over the Los Angeles Lakers was more of something to be relieved than excited about. Yes, a dominant defensive performance against one of the NBA's best ...

Urbana's ambitious girls basketball team relishes the opportunity to test itself against tough opponents, and the Good Counsel Falcons — representing a Montgomery County private school known for its ...

MISSISSIPPI — In a world of instant messages and one-tap reactions, the humble thank you note is quietly disappearing, and we’re here to challenge you to starting a comeback. Dec. 26 is National Thank ...

UTSA linebacker Shad Banks stepped into the program as a transfer from TCU this season with expectations of winning a conference championship. Fair or otherwise in the competitive landscape of the ...

Gold prices soared above $4,400 on Monday to reach a new all-time high, as analysts pointed to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as key drivers of the surge. The price of the ...

Because it beat five ranked teams en route to its best start ever under coach Tommy Lloyd, Arizona was heading into Christmas break on a potentially anticlimactic note by hosting low-major ...

“Song Sung Blue,” a movie about a Neil Diamond tribute act, seems like a hokey project for Craig Brewer, the director of such gritty dramas as “Hustle & Flow” and outrageous biopics as “Dolemite Is My ...

With the NFC North title within their reach, the Chicago Bears could use all the good news they can handle heading into Week 17. The Bears need just one win in their final two games against the San ...

It's a tradition for many Jewish families: Chinese takeout on Christmas. How did this happen? A group of New York City high schoolers shared their reporting with NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. This ...

Qatar Monetary Agency 500 riyals front and back proofs. Courtesy of Noonans. A standout of the Noonans Mayfair November 28, 2025, “World Banknotes” event was a collection of six die proofs from the ...