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New York City’s official election results revealed a curious trend. Voters cast write-in ballots for famous athletes in the recent mayoral race. The event happened in the November 4th election, where Zohran Mamdani was officially elected.This quirky practice follows every city mayoral contest. The Board of Elections releases a list of all write-in recipients. This year’s list, reported by WPIX-TV and the New York Daily News, included over a dozen sports figures. From the Diamond to City Hall: A Roster of Write-In Candidates The list spans current stars and legendary figures. New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso received votes.…

Wet Leg ensnare the hyperpop artist Alice Longyu Gao into an odd relationship with a giant egg in the music video for their Moisturizer song “Pokemon.” Directed by Elliott Arndt, of frequent Wet Leg tourmates Faux Real, the video gives Gao intimate care of the egg as it prepares to hatch. Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale makes an appearance later on. Watch the video below. Wet Leg are preparing to return to North America for another tour behind the multi-Grammy-nominated Moisturizer, released in July. After that, they will head to New Zealand, Australia, and Japan before heading back West for Coachella…

Every move Justin Bieber makes seems to set the internet alight. This week, fans found themselves dissecting new photos and videos of Justin and Hailey Bieber after a somber holiday weekend in Palm Springs, California. The couple, who welcomed their first child, Jack Blues, last year, were spotted in what many described as an ‘awkward’ moment. Hailey, the founder of the Rhode skincare line, strode ahead in a sleek all-black athletic outfit. Justin, meanwhile, trailed behind, distracted by his phone and dressed in a multicolored jacket, white shirt, and dark green pants.These images, which quickly went viral, seemed innocent at…

LAS VEGAS — There are nights in hockey that feel bigger than the score. Carter Hart’s first game back in the NHL was one of those moments. Nearly two years had passed since his last start, and on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena, Hart’s return as the Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltender was loaded with symbolism, tension, and, above all, a sense of personal and professional renewal.Hart, now 27, was one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges in July 2025. The shadow of that trial lingered, but the league cleared him to sign deals…

Thousands gathered in New York City on Wednesday for a major holiday tradition. The 93rd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place on December 3, 2025. The event featured hours of performances before the main attraction.The official schedule confirmed a multi-hour spectacle. According to the Associated Press, the tree lighting itself was the grand finale of the long evening. Schedule and Star Power Define the Night The show at Midtown Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center began at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. A host of musical acts performed for the next three hours. The Norway spruce tree was finally illuminated at…

Prostitute, the noise-rock band from Dearborn, Michigan, have signed to Mute and are reissuing their debut album, Attempted Martyr, on vinyl and CD. Plus, they’re heading out on a European tour next year. Find their complete list of tour dates, as well as a new music video for their song “Mr. Dada,” below. This reissue is technically the first worldwide release of Attempted Martyr, which Prostitute self-released in 2024. Mute is selling the album on CD and two vinyl editions: a red vinyl option, and a web-exclusive white vinyl. “When we started the album, the war in Gaza hadn’t begun…

It was a Tuesday evening at TD Garden, but for Celtics fans, the energy felt like playoff fever. Jaylen Brown, Boston’s relentless wing, stepped onto the court and turned a regular-season matchup into a showcase of pure athletic brilliance. By the final buzzer, Brown had notched a season-high 42 points, capping the night with a breakaway dunk that punctuated the Celtics’ hard-fought 123-117 win over the New York Knicks. Breaking Down Brown’s Performance The numbers tell only part of the story. This marked Brown’s second 40-point game in just four days, a rare feat for any NBA player. Facing a…

Even if you’re avoiding the airport altogether in favor of a good ‘ole fashioned road trip, the backseat boredom, snack emergencies, and endless “are we there yet” choruses can really take a toll. Even the shortest drive can end up feeling like a cross-country trek. Here’s the good news: with the right essentials and distraction strategy, your road trip will be a lot more manageable—and maybe even enjoyable. Lucky for you, we did all the hard work and found the travel essentials that will help you hit the road with confidence—even with a whole squad of co-pilots in the back.…

Xiu Xiu have announced a new covers album: Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 is out January 16 via Polyvinyl. Below, listen to Jamie Stewart, Angela Seo, and David Kendrick’s takes on the Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb” and Daniel Johnston’s “Some Things Last a Long Time.” Elsewhere on Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1, Xiu Xiu cover songs by Glorilla (“Lick or Sum”), Robyn (“Dancing on My Own”), Talking Heads (“Psycho Killer”), Roy Orbison (“In Dreams”), Throbbing Gristle (“Hamburger Lady”), Soft Cell (“Sex Dwarf”), and others. Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 is Xiu Xiu’s third album of covers, following 2013’s…

Former President Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Somali immigrants and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The incident occurred during a private gathering on December 2. He told the Minnesota lawmaker to “go back” to Somalia.His comments were widely condemned as racist and xenophobic. According to the Associated Press, the remarks targeted a whole community. They have intensified a heated national debate on immigration. Political Firestorm Erupts Over Targeted Remarks Trump specifically referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage.” He stated he did not want them in the country. This rhetoric aligns with his administration’s prior immigration policies.Reports from The New York Times…

The 2025 college football regular season has concluded. Conference championship weekend is here. At least nine titles will be decided across the sport. This sets the stage for major playoff implications and potential upsets.According to analysis from BetMGM, several underdogs hold compelling value. The focus shifts to teams with favorable stylistic matchups. These college football championship predictions highlight two specific games where the underdog is poised to win outright. Jacksonville State Holds Key Stylistic Edge in CUSA The Conference USA championship features Jacksonville State versus Kennesaw State. Both teams favor a run-heavy offensive approach. The critical difference lies in their…

In a move that reverberated across the U.S. utility sector, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) delivered a landmark decision last month: FirstEnergy’s three regulated utilities must pay a staggering $250 million for violations tied to the infamous HB 6 corruption scandal. Of that sum, over $186 million is earmarked for direct refunds or credits to consumers, offering some relief after years of inflated bills and lost trust.HB 6, the controversial law at the heart of the scandal, was designed to bail out unprofitable nuclear and coal plants. But, as detailed by Canary Media, it came at a steep…

At first, everyone was hesitant, thinking about the emails waiting and tasks to finish. But as the decorations went up and music filled the room, something changed. Colleagues who barely spoke beyond work tasks were laughing together sharing stories and helping each other with small holiday preparations.I noticed that the energy in the office shifted. The tension in meetings eased and people were more willing to collaborate. Ideas that had been stuck for weeks suddenly flowed as everyone felt lighter and more connected. It was a reminder that stepping away from work to celebrate can be more than just fun…

For over a decade, Marvel Studios has been a master of hype, timing its Avengers movie trailers for maximum impact. But as 2025 draws to a close, all eyes are on the rumored teaser for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’—a campaign that’s already rewriting the playbook. Instead of following the familiar strategy, Marvel is dropping hints, fueling speculation, and, if the rumors are true, breaking the 14-year tradition of trailer launches close to a film’s release. Social Media Clues and the Sunday Night Theory The real buzz started with a curious detail: the official Fantastic Four social media account began posting the same…

The stage is set for a landmark championship. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final. The match kicks off this Saturday at Chase Stadium in Florida. It is the most anticipated final in league history.This marks the end of an era for Miami’s temporary home. The winner will lift the Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy for the first time. According to Sports Illustrated, both teams earned their spot with dominant conference final victories. Star Power and Historic Rivalry Takes Center Stage The global spotlight focuses on the Messi versus Müller rivalry. They have…

Shane Harper and Samantha Boscarino don’t need any luck when it comes to their romance.After all, six months after the Good Luck Charlie costars sparked marriage speculations, a rep for the actor confirmed to People Nov. 29 that the couple had tied the knot. Fans raised eyebrows at their relationship status when Samantha posted a photo of herself wearing a name tag that read “Sam Harper” on her Instagram Stories in May. Although she and Shane have remained quiet about their private lives, they do share rare glimpses into their romance. For instance, Samantha—donning a ring on that finger—posed alongside…

Spotify Wrapped has returned for 2025, and it offers three particularly unique features compared to this year’s edition of Apple Music Replay. First, there is a new top song quiz that allows you to guess which track you listened to the most on Spotify this year, before it is revealed. Second, there is a new Wrapped Party feature on mobile devices that is designed for both group chats in messaging apps and in-person gatherings. This fun and interactive feature lets you compete with up to nine friends, to see who streamed the most minutes of music, who discovered the most…

featuring users’ top books and audiobooks of the year.Starting today, the 2025 Year in Review appears prominently inside the Home tab of the Apple Books app. The feature offers a personalized breakdown of each user’s reading activity throughout the year, including total books completed, top genres, most-read authors, and month-by-month engagement.Apple first introduced the Year in Review several years ago as a parallel to Apple Music Replay and other annual consumption summaries, and the company continues to refine the experience each year. The 2025 Year in Review displays reading trends in a visual timeline, graphs, and category-specific rankings.Alongside the personalized…

The frontman also told a fan that at least one of the LPs (or maybe both) would be titled “DOGS”The arrival of the 1975’s next album — or maybe even their next two albums — is imminent. Frontman Matty Healy let a few more details about the band’s next project slip while chatting with a fan after doing a Q&A with students at Gateshead College in England yesterday (Dec. 2). In a TikTok video, a fan said they approached Healy and asked him about “DOGS” — the word emblazoned on George Daniels’ drum kit and flashed on the big screen…

“Country music is fine with certain artists coming over here — if they do it with the artists that they trust,” says the “My Truck” singer Producers of this month’s 59th CMA Awards decided to end the show with a high-profile, cross-genre collaboration: Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug teamed up with established country star Luke Combs to perform their song “Pray Hard.” It was a show of acceptance by mainstream country music and the Nashville system to BigX, who released the album of collabs with country stars, I Hope You’re Happy, in August. Breland, the singer, songwriter, and producer behind the hit…

As promised, Drive-By Truckers reunited with Jason Isbell “officially” for the first time in 18 years on Tuesday’s Late Show. The band and their former member delivered “Hell No, I Ain’t Happy,” a track off their 2003 album Decoration Day, which recently received a “Definitive” reissue stocked with bonus tracks, including a new remix and a 2022 live recording. “We have always remained friends with Jason, and honestly, he and I are closer now than ever,” Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood previously said of the Late Show performance in a statement. “I considerDecoration Dayto be our masterpiece, and he was such…

Both networks set ratings records for their games —not just for Thanksgiving, but for any regular-season NFL game they’ve ever aired. The audiences for the Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions matchup on Fox and the Kansas City Chiefs-Dallas Cowboys game on CBS rivaled those for last season’s conference championships, which typically are the biggest games (and TV broadcasts) of any given year behind the Super Bowl. Fox’s early afternoon broadcast of the Packers’ win over the Lions averaged 47.7 million viewers, per Nielsen, making it the network’s biggest regular-season game ever. It’s also the most watched Thanksgiving game on record in…

The Baltimore Ravens have secured a key offensive weapon for the long term. Star tight end Mark Andrews has agreed to a new three-year contract with the team. The deal was confirmed by NFL insider Mike Garafolo.This move ends speculation about Andrews hitting free agency. It ensures one of quarterback Lamar Jackson’s most trusted targets remains a Raven. The agreement solidifies the team’s offensive core for their championship pursuit. Contract Details and Team Commitment The new contract is worth $39.3 million in total. It includes $26 million in guaranteed money for the Pro Bowl tight end. Andrews will earn an…

U.S. consular officers are now required to conduct enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants. This new directive specifically targets individuals whose work involves content moderation or online safety. The policy was ordered by the Trump administration in early December.According to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, applicants with relevant work histories face increased scrutiny. The policy aims to identify individuals involved in the censorship of protected speech. What The New Vetting Policy Requires The cable orders a thorough review of an applicant’s professional background. Officers are instructed to examine resumes and LinkedIn profiles. This includes checking the work history…