QB Mendoza first Hoosier to win Heisman Trophy
Fernando Mendoza becomes 1st Indiana Hoosier to win Heisman - ESPN
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who guided the Hoosiers to their first No. 1 ranking and the top seed in the 12-team College Football bracket after throwing for 2,980 yards and a national-best 33 touchdown passes, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47298246/fernando-mendoza-becomes-1st-indiana-hoosier-win-heisman
Two dead, eight in critical condition after shooting at Brown University in US
Two dead, eight in critical condition after shooting at Brown University in US - CNA
Two people were killed and eight critically wounded on Saturday (Dec 13) in a shooting at Brown University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Rhode Island, authorities said.The Federal Bureau of Investigation and other United States federal officials were on the scene, Attorney General Pam Bondi ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/brown-university-shooting-two-dead-eight-in-critical-condition-5580991
Diego Pavia's turtleneck and chains headline Heisman Trophy finalist fashion
Diego Pavia's turtleneck, chains lead Heisman Trophy finalist fashion - ESPN
Fittingly for the bright lights of the Big Apple, the quartet of finalists put their most fashionable feet forward as they arrived for the trophy's conferral.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47294837/heisman-fashion-diego-pavia-jeremiyah-love-fernando-mendoza-julian-sayin
Bangladesh says peacekeepers killed, injured in Sudan UN base attack
Bangladesh says peacekeepers killed, injured in Sudan UN base attack - CNA
DHAKA: At least six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed, and eight were injured, in a drone attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan, the Bangladesh Army said on Saturday (Dec 13)."The situation in the area is still unstable, and clashes with terrorists are ongoing," it said in a s..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/bangladesh-says-peacekeepers-killed-injured-in-sudan-un-base-attack-5580811
DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food
DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food | TechCrunch
A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/13/doordash-driver-faces-felony-charges-after-allegedly-spraying-customers-food/
Ukraine says Russian drone attack hit civilian Turkish vessel
Ukraine says Russian drone attack hit civilian Turkish vessel - CNA
KYIV: Ukraine's navy accused Russia of deliberately attacking a civilian Turkish vessel carrying sunflower oil to Egypt with a drone on Saturday (Dec 13), a day after Moscow hit two Ukrainian ports.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ukraine-says-russian-drone-attack-hit-civilian-turkish-vessel-5580796
Cowboys keep CB Diggs on IR for Vikings game
Cowboys keep CB Trevon Diggs on IR for game vs. Vikings - ESPN
The Cowboys did not activate CB Trevon Diggs from IR for Sunday's game against the Vikings despite his participation in practice this week.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47295127/cowboys-keep-cb-trevon-diggs-ir-game-vs-vikings
Source: U-M launches athletic department query
Source: Michigan begins query into athletic department - ESPN
The University of Michigan has commissioned an investigation into its athletic department, centering on how numerous scandals have both occurred and been handled in recent years, a source told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47294863/michigan-begins-investigation-athletic-department
Follow live: Army, Navy vie for Commander-In-Chief's Trophy as rivals meet in Baltimore
Army vs. Navy (Dec 13, 2025) Live Score - ESPN
Live coverage of the Army Black Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen NCAAF game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401762521/army-navy
Trump vows to 'retaliate' after US troops killed in IS ambush in Syria
Trump vows to 'retaliate' after US troops killed in IS ambush in Syria - CNA
Two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed when an alleged member of the Islamic State group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol, officials said on Saturday.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-says-we-will-retaliate-after-americans-killed-in-islamic-state-attack-in-syria-5580836
AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects
AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects | TechCrunch
Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/13/ai-data-center-boom-could-be-bad-news-for-other-infrastructure-projects/
Trump's lurch into naked piracy shows the danger of oil but we still have a way to beat it
Trump's lurch into naked piracy shows the danger of oil but we still have a way to beat it - Raw Story
I don’t know enough maritime law to tell you exactly why it’s wrong for America to be dropping troops onto tankers to seize them — just to say that, no matter what legalistic excuse the administration cooks up, it looks exactly like being a pirate. (It’s worth remembering that the US Navy was founde..
https://www.rawstory.com/oil-tanker/
The hope and heroism of Army safety Larry Pickett Jr.
The hope and heroism of Army safety Larry Pickett Jr. - ESPN
In August, Pickett Jr. and his family came upon a terrifying scene: power lines down, a car on fire and a man close to death.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47257956/army-football-larry-pickett-jr-heroism
Army-Navy: Inside the many traditions of America's Game
Army-Navy: Inside the many traditions of America's Game - ESPN
From the "prisoner exchange" to a Presidential visit, there's plenty of spectacle beyond the game itself.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47252151/army-navy-college-football-traditions-americas-game
Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza
Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza - CNA
Israel describes Raad Saad as head of the weapons production headquarters of Hamas's military wing, who led the group's "force build-up", and one of the "architects" of the October 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war in Gaza.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-says-it-has-killed-top-hamas-commander-in-gaza-5580756
SGA: Thunder 'absolutely' want NBA wins record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder want NBA wins mark - ESPN
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder are after every trophy or record they can obtain, including the NBA's record of 73 wins.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47289603/shai-gilgeous-alexander-says-thunder-want-nba-wins-mark
Bedard hurt on last-second faceoff, out for Sat.
Blackhawks' Bedard hurt on last-second faceoff, out Saturday - ESPN
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard grasped his right shoulder as he left the ice after Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Blues, and the team has ruled him out for Saturday's game against Detroit.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47291086/blackhawks-bedard-hurt-last-second-faceoff-sat
Sources: Bears optimistic Odunze will return Sun.
Sources: Bears optimistic WR Odunze will return vs. Browns - ESPN
Bears are optimistic wide receiver Rome Odunze will play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47293521/bears-optimistic-wr-odunze-return-vs-browns
Messi statue event in India marred by fan unrest
Lionel Messi statue unveiling in India marred by fan unrest - ESPN
Lionel Messi's "GOAT Tour" of India was marred by chaotic scenes Saturday after fans threw ripped up seats and invaded the pitch.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47292297/lionel-messi-statue-unveiling-india-marred-fan-unrest
Sources: Hoosiers DC Haines gets lucrative deal
Bryant Haines to be one of nation's highest-paid assistants, sources say - ESPN
Indiana has reached an agreement with defensive coordinator Bryant Haines that will make him one of the nation's highest-paid assistants, sources confirmed to ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47290150/bryant-haines-one-nation-highest-paid-assistants-source-says
Sources: Sellers finalizing return to South Carolina
Sources: LaNorris Sellers finalizing return to South Carolina - ESPN
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is nearing a deal to return to the school for 2026, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47293704/sources-lanorris-sellers-finalizing-return-south-carolina
Sources: Colts to activate Rivers for Seattle game
Sources: Colts to activate Philip Rivers ahead of Seahawks game - ESPN
The Colts will elevate quarterback Philip Rivers from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster Saturday, making him officially eligible to play Sunday against the Seahawks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47293673/sources-colts-activate-philip-rivers-ahead-seahawks-game
Guterres marks end of UN's political mission in Iraq
Guterres marks end of UN's political mission in Iraq - CNA
BAGHDAD: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday (Dec 13) marked in Baghdad the end of the United Nations' political mission in Iraq, which supported the country's transition following the US-led invasion. At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/guterres-marks-end-un-mission-in-iraq-5580761
The key to Trump's rampant corruption is on open display
The key to Trump's rampant corruption is on open display - Raw Story
Events, reports and analysis have converged to underscore Donald Trump’s unique view of how the world should spin.Beyond the fallout of defending U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats, increasing threats of an undeclared war on Venezuela, the excesses of a mass deportation campaign spiraling out of c..
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/national-security/
Belarus frees Nobel winner, top opposition figures as US lifts more sanctions
Belarus frees Nobel winner, top opposition figures as US lifts more sanctions - CNA
VILNIUS: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners on Saturday (Dec 13), including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava, after two days of
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/belarus-prisoner-release-nobel-peace-prize-winner-bialiatski-opposition-kalesnikava-5580581
18 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025)
18 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025) | WIRED
From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/gift-ideas-for-people-who-are-perpetually-cold-2025/
A reason (or two) to watch every one of this year's bowl games
College football bowls 2025: Storylines to watch for every game - ESPN
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47267042/college-football-bowls-2025-storylines-watch-every-game
This litany of betrayals shows Trump is about to sell us out to our most dangerous enemy
This litany of betrayals shows Trump is about to sell us out to our most dangerous enemy - Raw Story
Many of us have long suspected or even predicted that Donald Trump would betray America, gut our democracy in favor of a police state, and align us with Russia. You know, the country that the Financial Times reported this week tried to launch multiple terrorist attacks against the United States and ..
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/trump-russia/
The Best Kindle of 2025: Paperwhite, Scribe, or Colorsoft?
The Best Kindle of 2025: Paperwhite, Scribe, or Colorsoft? | WIRED
To find the best Kindle, we tested Amazon’s ebook readers to see how they stack up—and which one might be right for you. The Paperwhite came out on top for us.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kindle/
Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country
Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country | WIRED
A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, will extreme weather threaten the reactor’s safety?
https://www.wired.com/story/google-data-centers-will-bring-nuclear-power-back-to-tornado-country/
