December 2025

Vanderbilt coach addresses Diego Pavia’s behavior after Heisman Trophy controversy

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea defended quarterback Diego Pavia after his controversial behavior after the Heisman Trophy ceremony, but noted that Pavia’s actions “sent the wrong message.” Pavia, 23, finished second to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to a perfect 13-0 record and a Big Ten

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Hackers stole data in UK government cyber attack, confirms minister

UK confirms October hack of Foreign Office system, data possibly stolen Risk to individuals considered low; The investigation continues, the attribution is unclear Chinese state actors are suspected but not officially confirmed The UK government has confirmed speculation that classified government servers were hacked and accessed by threat actors raised by former chief adviser Dominic

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Lewis Capaldi beat Ed Sheeran, Drake in surprise Lego showdown

Lewis Capaldi beat Ed Sheeran, Drake in surprise Lego showdown Lewis Capaldi took the top spot as the world’s favorite Lego-building pop star, beating fellow singers Ed Sheeran, Drake and Pharrell in the playful rankings. The Scottish singer, known for his hits and chart-topping humor, was honored with a large statue made entirely of over

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PM hails anti-smuggling as petroleum disruption boosts revenue by 82%

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a weekly performance review meeting of the Federal Board of Revenue on Friday, December 19, 2025. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised the latest anti-smuggling efforts by the Pakistan Customs Service as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported that curbs on smuggling of petroleum products had

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President Zardari visits Iraq from 20-24 December at the invitation of the other party

During his visit, the president will hold meetings with Iraqi leadership and review the full range of bilateral relations President Asif Ali Zardari will pay an official visit to the Republic of Iraq from December 20 to 24 at the invitation of the Iraqi president, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. The visit underscores the

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Bitcoin Could Hit $143,000 in a Year, Citi Says, Citing ETF and Regulatory Windfall

Amid the recent bearish price action, the headline is Citigroup’s 12-month outlook for bitcoin BTC$87,996.38 at $143,000 — or about 62% up from the current $88,000 — will raise some eyebrows. “We foresee increased adoption of digital assets, spurred by potential US digital asset legislation in the second quarter, with bitcoin likely to enter the

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AI likely to replace jobs, warns Bank of England governor

AI is compared to the industrial revolution – jobs will change but not disappear Those prepared with the right skills should see minimal disruption Bank of England also keeps an eye on ‘AI bubble’ fears Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has compared artificial intelligence to the industrial revolution, suggesting the productivity-enhancing technology could actually

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Joe Buck claims Caleb Williams missed pregame media commitments

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! After a win on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” Caleb Williams took a shot at the game’s color commentator, Troy Aikman, for saying “luck” contributed to the game-winning touchdown. Williams revealed a few days later that he did not meet with Aikman or his partner, Joe Buck, before the

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NEW Strand’s Tips and Answers for Saturday, December 20 (Game #657)

Looking for a different day? A new NEW Strands puzzle appears at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play ‘today’s game’ while others play ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Friday, December 19 (Game #656). Strands is the

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