What we know about the mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey

In the third Test in Hamilton, England's hopes of a clean sweep in New Zealand were dashed as they collapsed for 143, losing their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Matt Henry took 4-48, with Will O'Rourke and Mitchell Santner also contributing to England's downfall. New Zealand, led by Will Young and Kane Williamson, ended the day at 136-3, holding a commanding lead of 340 runs, putting them in a strong position to take something...

Fans at Mariah Carey's Christmas concert got into a brawl during her performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You," leading to the cancellation of two additional shows due to Carey falling ill with the flu. This follows a previous cancelation in Pittsburgh, with uncertainty surrounding her upcoming Brooklyn concert. Despite these setbacks, Carey's iconic Christmas hit continues to dominate the charts, marking its 15th total week at number one on the Billboard Hot...

Wordle, created by software developer Josh Wardle during lockdown for personal enjoyment, became a global sensation upon its release to the public in October 2021. The New York Times later acquired the game for a significant sum, while advice from linguistics expert Erhan Aslan recommended strategic word choices for players. Newsweek provided hints and tips for solving Wordle puzzles, emphasizing the importance of word structure and phonics knowledge. Full Article

PNC Bank calculates the Total Christmas Price Index (CPI) for the gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas, revealing a total cost of $49,263.47 in 2024, up 5.4% from last year. The breakdown shows significant price increases for items like geese-a-laying and pipers piping, while some gifts remain stable due to factors like stagnant wages and gold prices. The overall cost of the song, if every gift is repeated, would be $209,272.00 with a 3.6%...

Sir Keir Starmer has faced accusations of maintaining the previous Tory government's "hostile environment" approach to migration, as the Home Office announced a new crackdown resulting in the removal of nearly 13,500 migrants from Britain since the election. The government has allocated £8m towards technology for immigration enforcement, including raids and arrests, with the aim of meeting a returns pledge by early January. Critics have condemned the government's approach, likening it to that of the...

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, causing significant damage and power cuts in several regions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased Western support to counter Russian aggression before any peace negotiations. The attack, the 12th on the energy system this year, included 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations. Full Article