Powerball $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot produces winning numbers in record 47th draw

The Powerball lottery produced a winning ticket for its $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, marking the 47th drawing in the current jackpot cycle, a record for the game, officials said Wednesday.  The massive prize has captivated players across the United States and comes after an extended run of unclaimed jackpots. “This is a historic moment … Read more

Rocket League servers experience global outage on December 24

Gamers attempting to log into Rocket League on Christmas Eve faced widespread server issues, with players from multiple countries reporting connection problems and unexpected game disconnections, according to data from online monitoring platforms. Psyonix, the developer of the popular vehicular soccer game, confirmed the downtime and provided multiple updates on efforts to restore services. “We … Read more

Marty Supreme review: Timothée Chalamet delivers high octane performance in Safdie’s latest film

Timothée Chalamet races across 1950s New York in Josh Safdie’s latest feature, Marty Supreme, portraying an ambitious young table tennis player whose drive propels him into increasingly chaotic situations.  The film charts the trajectory of Marty Mauser, a character inspired by real-life champion Marty Reisman, as he navigates the intersections of ambition, family, and community. … Read more

NORAD Santa Tracker Updates Santa’s Location as Gifts Reach Billions

As families around the world settle in on Christmas Eve, a familiar question returns Where is Santa right now? For millions, the answer comes from the NORAD Santa tracker, a decades old holiday tradition run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command that monitors Santa Claus’ global gift giving journey in real time. Beginning at … Read more

Steam outage disrupts online games and store access worldwide

A widespread Steam outage disrupted access to the world’s largest PC gaming platform on Tuesday, leaving users unable to browse the digital storefront or play several of Valve’s most popular online games.  The disruption began early afternoon on the US East Coast and appeared to affect users globally, according to outage tracking services and community … Read more

AI powered Santa trackers blend holiday tradition with modern technology

On Christmas Eve, a familiar question echoes in homes around the world Where is Santa right now? What began decades ago as a simple novelty has evolved into a global digital tradition.  Today, AI powered Santa trackers from organizations such as the North American Aerospace Defense Command and Google combine mapping technology, artificial intelligence and … Read more

America Names ‘Home Alone 3’ as the Most Hated Holiday Movie, New Survey Finds

As Americans settle into the holiday season, a new nationwide survey suggests there is at least one festive tradition many viewers agree on disliking.  According to recent research, Home Alone three has emerged as the most hated holiday movie in the United States, a distinction earned decades after its release and despite the enduring popularity … Read more

Holiday streaming releases bring major franchises, pop culture moments and new books to year’s end

With the holiday break in full swing, holiday streaming releases are giving audiences a wide range of new films, television series and books to explore.  Major studios and publishers are leaning into the end of year window with high profile franchises, celebrity driven documentaries and personal storytelling that reflects both spectacle and intimacy. From the … Read more

Supreme Court National Guard Illinois Ruling Blocks Trump Deployment Plan

Supreme Court National Guard Illinois Ruling Blocks Trump Plan

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration seeking to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois over the objections of state and local officials, delivering a rare setback for President Donald Trump on an issue central to his immigration agenda. In an unsigned order, the court said the … Read more