Adnan Rasheed 
Silver and gold prices surged to record highs on Friday, extending a dramatic rally that has captured the attention of both institutional and retail investors. US stocks opened near all time highs as markets digested a combination of economic data and investor sentiment, highlighting a complex backdrop for global financial markets. Most active silver futures … Read more
NEW YORK — Stock market today remained largely unchanged Friday as US investors returned from the Christmas holiday for a brief session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite trading near their recent levels amid light holiday volumes. Major indexes have been on a steady upward trajectory, extending gains … Read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s coaching search appears to be narrowing, with ESPN reporting that former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has become the primary focus as the Wolverines look to close a sudden and sensitive hiring process. Sources told ESPN that Whittingham’s candidacy was expected to be shared with top Michigan officials on Friday, and … Read more
US stocks are heading into the final trading days of 2025 with momentum largely intact, as the S&P 500 eyes the 7,000 mark for the first time and investors look for a positive close to a year marked by resilience and steady gains. Major indexes remain near record highs after navigating bouts of volatility earlier … Read more
Denver, Colorado — The Denver Broncos surged past the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter, taking a 13-10 lead after a 14-play, 72-yard drive capped by a Bo Nix touchdown. The third quarter showcased a series of momentum swings and controversial officiating calls that shaped the game’s outcome. The Chiefs started the second half … Read more
Kansas City, Mo. — Pop superstar Taylor Swift joined thousands of fans at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas Day to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in the team’s final home game of the 2025 season. Swift arrived with family members, including her father Scott Swift, mother Andrea Swift and brother Austin … Read more
The second volume of Stranger Things season five premiered on Netflix this month, continuing the saga of Hawkins, Indiana, and the parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. The release, part of the streaming platform’s penultimate batch of episodes, has drawn attention for its intricate plot developments, elaborate action sequences, and expanding character arcs. Fans … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The Netflix series Stranger Things has grown into a cultural phenomenon since its 2016 debut, drawing audiences with a blend of 1980s nostalgia, supernatural intrigue, and coming of age storytelling. The series’ third season marked a turning point as characters navigated adolescence, consumer culture and the challenges of growing up, all while … Read more
The United States carried out airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria this week, escalating its military involvement in West Africa following warnings from President Donald Trump about attacks against Christian communities. The operation marked the latest instance of US strikes ISIS in Nigeria, a campaign American officials said was conducted in coordination with … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Christmas Day game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos was scheduled months ago as a potential AFC West showdown with postseason implications. Instead, with the Chiefs already eliminated from playoff contention, the spotlight has shifted to a different storyline the Travis Kelce retirement decision, which now hangs over … Read more
