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FaZe Clan’s Christmas exodus: A new era or the end of the road?
Over the past 24 to 48 hours, the internet has been set ablaze with the news of a massive exodus from one of the world’s most recognisable gaming organisations. On December 25, 2025, a significant chunk of FaZe Clan’s modern content roster announced their sudden departure. In a coordinated move that has sent shockwaves through
The 12 Days of Christmas: The story behind the holiday’s most annoying carol
Editor’s note, December 25, 8 am ET: This story is being republished for the holiday season. It was originally published in 2020. It might seem unbelievable given that the “Christmas creep” now begins before Halloween, but the true Christmas season actually starts on Christmas Day itself...
Christmas: Nigeria Tested But Unbroken – Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, describing the nation as tested, pressured but unbroken as it reflects on the outgoing year. The party said Christmas 2025 offers Nigerians an opportunity to pause...
Christmas lull or breakout ahead? From BSE rejig to rupee, among 8 factors to impact D-Street this week
Nifty snapped its four-session losing streak on Friday but still closed the week with a decline of 0.3%. Trading activity is expected to remain subdued across major global markets due to the extended Christmas holiday, even as Indian markets will be shut for just one day on Thursday, December 25. However, when domestic markets resume
💛 On the fourth day of Christmas, we wrap Tracy Lyn in warmth and gratitude
We surprise a dedicated volunteer with thoughtful gifts to bring comfort, stability and hope to her fresh start...
Did you buy a real Christmas tree? Here’s how to make it last past Dec. 25
Q: I really enjoy your column and love the fact that we can read it year-round. I have a question about fresh Christmas trees. My husband and I have decided that we will no longer be using an artificial tree and are going back to our childhood and the memories of a real tree...
Christmas heat wave could break dozens of temperature records
Data: Global Forecast System; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsForget a White Christmas — much of America will have a white-hot Christmas.The big picture: Dozens of temperature records could be broken as part of the late December heat wave.Zoom in: Thursday's high temperatures will be in the 70s across parts of the South and Southeast...
Christmas Eve Total B.O. Racks Up $27M+, +5% From 2024; ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Leads With $10M+; ‘Marty Supreme’ & ‘Anaconda’ Previews $2M+ Apiece
UPDATED including Christmas Day business: Yes, Virginia, it was a great Christmas with all titles raking in an estimated $68.4M, the best the post-Covid period has ever seen for the holiday. Christmas Day outstripped that of 2023’s, the previous high, which fell on a Monday and minted $62.3M. That’s when the holiday was led by
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...