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Curt Cignetti raises championship trophy with AP Coach of the Year banner in sunset Indiana stadium lights

Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti Wins AP Coach of the Year Again as Hoosiers Finish 13-0

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Indiana finished the season unbeaten, capturing a 13‑0 record, the Big Ten title, and a No. 1 spot in the AP poll, all while coach Curt Cignetti was...

Editor writes with candle glow on hands and books near flag and Brooklyn Bridge in window

Feature Story Political News

Norman Podhoretz, Neo-Conservative Editor, Dies at 95

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

Norman Podhoretz, the outspoken editor who steered Commentary from a left‑leaning voice to a pillar of the neo‑conservative movement, passed away...

Becca Brown connects with donors via social media on her tablet with diverse seniors at a communal table.

Feature Story Health News

Dialysis Patient Joins Social-Media Pilot to Find Living Kidney Donor

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Fernando Moreno has been on dialysis for about two years, fighting an “unbearable” wait for a kidney that could save his life. His small circle of...

Christine Baranski reading an open book with candlelit theater backdrop and Victorian Christmas lights

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Christine Baranski Brings Dickens to Life in New Choral Project at Morgan Library

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Christine Baranski, Emmy‑ and Tony‑winning actor, has turned the pages of Dickens’ classic into a choral spectacle at New York’s Morgan...

Hero Kanu stands on a soccer field at sunset with a jersey number 23 gold light and Hook

Feature Story Sports News

From German Soccer to Texas Gridiron: Hero Kanu’s Unconventional Path

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

From a soccer pitch in Germany to a college football locker room in Texas, Hero Kanu’s journey defies the usual narrative of a football...

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson wave happily with twinkling holiday lights and falling snowflakes over a suburban street.

Entertainment News Feature Story

Nelson Brothers Shine Bright in Holiday Lights Spectacular

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are turning their family’s rich entertainment legacy into a dazzling holiday spectacle that lights up homes across the...

Donna Summer standing on stage with disco outfit by stage lights and sequined glove midair against LA cityscape windows

Entertainment News Feature Story Music News

Donna Summer Posthumously Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

At a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles, the late Queen of Disco was honored with a posthumous induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a rare...

Bartender crafting jewel‑toned cocktails with ornate wooden shaker on marble counter amid lush greenery and golden glow.

Consumer News Feature Story Industry Update

Maximalism Makes a Comeback: Bartenders Turn to Bold, Sustainable, and Show-stopping Drinks

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

After years of minimalist, pared‑back drinks, maximalism is back. Maximalism Returns The cocktail world is shifting from simple, streamlined...

Three meteorologists studying a large Texas forecast board with swirling winter vortex and frosty glassware and winter props

Feature Story Local News Weather News

Austin’s 2025-26 Winter Freeze Forecast: Meteorologists Predict 9-15 Freezes

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Austin’s record‑breaking 1898‑99 winter, with 57 freezes, still looms large in the minds of locals who keep a keen eye on the weather. The...

People holding vintage Jane Austen novels with a rustic wooden door and warm glow from The Cottage Museum behind them.

Feature Story Local News

London Celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with Church Service, Museum Tours, and Global Zoom Party

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

London welcomed fans of Jane Austen as the city marked the 250th anniversary of the author’s birth with a series of events that spanned from a church...