A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

Few times since Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts began coexisting have women ruled both lists in the same week. Just as Ella Langley scores her first Hot Country Songs No. 1, ...

Two jackpot prizes were won off of slot machines at Encore Boston Harbor on the same day in November, including off of a bet for $1.76. The less than $2 bet was on the game “Coin Trio” on Nov. 16. The ...

As long as I’ve tabulated this list of the best in Chicago dance, I don’t think any year has been quite as gratifying as this one. Frankly, I love an underdog. So, to witness the exhilarating ...

For the 16th consecutive year, Norway was named the most democratic country in the world, with a score of 9.81. New Zealand and Sweden followed. Afghanistan has been the lowest-ranked country since ...

The draw is complete, but not all World Cup teams are known Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Follow live coverage of today’s 2026 World Cup schedule announcement. The draw for the first 48-team World Cup ...

Republican candidate Matt Van Epps is likely to win the special election in Tennessee, according to the latest polls and betting odds. Vann Epps is standing against Aftyn Behn, a Democratic state ...

No. 2 Indiana stunned No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 to clinch its first outright Big Ten championship since 1945. The win all but secures the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff and sends the ...