Shortly after the Bears introduced Johnson as their new HC in January 2025, he joked that he "kinda enjoyed beating" LaFleur "twice a year" when Johnson served as OC of the Detroit Lions. 

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_hc_matt_lafleur_expands_on_alleged_feud_with_bears_ben_johnson/s1_13132_43176781

#Yardbarker

“This is what we're going to do — make an AI actress. I think it'd be really fun,” Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, recalled to The Post of revealing her out-there idea to colleagues.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/lifestyle/ai-stars-like-tilly-norwood-and-xania-mamet-are-raking-in-millions-much-to-the-horror-of-critics-but-their-creators-are-hitting-back/

#Post

Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame was surprisingly left out of the College Football Playoff bracket this season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-usc-big-w-colin-cowherd-calls-marcus-freeman-notre-dame-s-inability-overcome-miami-texas-a-m-college-playoff-snub

#Sportskeeda

The sentencing of Salem Seleiman, 30, brought the number of assailants sentenced for the assault to six.--The post Final assailant charged in 2021 antisemitic assault of Joey Borgen sentenced to 2 years in prison appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/12/08/united-states/final-assailant-charged-in-2021-antisemitic-assault-of-joey-borgen-sentenced-to-2-years-in-prison

#jta

Thailand said its fighter jets struck Cambodia in an attempt to cripple its military capability, as a re-eruption of border hostilities derailed a fragile ceasefire brokered by President Trump.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/world-news/trump-brokered-truce-under-threat-as-thailand-cambodia-fighting-reignites/

#Post

It became a lightning rod for the right—and a target for what its developer says was an attack on free speech.

https://slate.com/technology/2025/12/iceblock-app-lawsuit-pam-bondi-trump-joshua-aaron-ice.html?via=rss

Georgia State Representative and Covington native Sharon Henderson was arrested on Monday morning after federal prosecutors alleged she collected false unemployment benefits.According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Henderson allegedly applied for federal pandemic unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. with claims that she was employed by Henry County Schools as a substitute teacher. However, prosecutors claim that Henderson had not worked for the school system since 2018.

https://www.covnews.com/news/crime/sharon-henderson-arrested-federal-pandemic-unemployment-fraud-charges/

#covnews

Denver, Colo.– Dec. 4 was Get Covered Colorado Day, a day of action designed to encourage as many Coloradans as possible to enroll in 2026 health insurance during Connect for Health Colorado’s annual open enrollment period. “Our message today is simple: we’re here to help every Coloradan get covered,” said Kevin\ Patterson, chief executive officer […]

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2025/12/08/colorado-health-insurance-enrollment-remains-steady-for-plan-year-2026/

#journal-advocate

Farmers have backed Trump politically but his aggressive trade policies and frequently changing tariff rates have come under increasing scrutiny.

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2025/12/08/trump-farm-aid-package-tariffs/

#dailybreeze

Officers were called at 12:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, to Sherman Way and Geyser Avenue regarding an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon call near a 7-Eleven.

https://www.dailynews.com/2025/12/08/armed-suspect-fatally-shot-by-lapd-in-reseda/

#dailynews

More than 200 workers from the Office for Civil Rights were targeted in mass layoffs at the department, but the firings have been tied up in legal battles.The post Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog first appeared on Federal News Network.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025/12/education-department-workers-targeted-in-layoffs-are-returning-to-tackle-civil-rights-backlog/

#federalnewsradio

In figure skating, the margin of error is razor sharp. Skaters can miss out on podiums by a few tenths of a point; a slight under-rotation, a scratchy landing, tiny details that are hard to see but easy to penalize. Skaters know those mistakes are hiding in plain sight; correcting them is the real challenge. […]The post AI Upgrade Gives American Figure-Skating Star an Edge Before Winter Olympics appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-figure-skating-news-ai-upgrade-gives-american-figure-skating-star-an-edge-before-winter-olympics/

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is hated by critics, but being love by fans has allowed it to set a big Rotten Tomatoes record.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/12/08/five-nights-at-freddys-2-just-set-a-big-rotten-tomatoes-record/

#Forbes

Farmers have been slammed by reductions in foreign purchases as a result of Trump’s obsession with import taxes

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-farmer-bailout-tariffs-b2880213.html

#Independent

Judi Dench spoke about the disgraced movie producer in the context of "forgiveness."

https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/entertainment/judi-dench-says-harvey-weinstein-has-done-his-time-after-rape-conviction/

#Post

A Los Gatos man rented a car for seven hours, but the company didn't inspect the vehicle until three days later.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/avis-charged-me-450-for-a-heavy-smoke-smell-in-the-car-but-i-dont-smoke/

#mercurynews

The Golden Globe nominations are in with films like "Frankenstein" and television shows like "Only Murders in the Building" securing multiple nods.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2025/12/08/golden-globe-nominations-frankenstein/7371765199187/

#upi

J. T. (23) uhapšen je juče zbog sumnje da je počinio krivično delo nasilje u porodici, tako što je, u porodičnom domu u Ulici Dragice Končar na Voždovcu, napao.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/hronika/4228766-otac-rekao-sinu-najnormalniju-recenicu-ovaj-ga-davio-i-tukao-jezivo-nasilje-na-vozdovcu

#Telegraf

"I wish more than anything I wouldn’t be making this post, but I’m so blessed to have shared 19 years with you. I love you forever, Dad, and always will,"

https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/us-news/louisiana-father-garret-verdun-accidentally-killed-on-hunting-trip/

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The nuances of the new US National Security Strategy are appealing to Russia, as the document focuses on dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20251208/new-us-national-security-strategy-appealing-to-russia-focuses-on-dialogue---kremlin-1123255191.html

#en

Женская волейбольная команда Daugavpils Sporta skola остановилась в шаге от финала CEWOOD Кубка Латвии, уступив действующим обладательницам трофея — RSU — по итогам двух встреч полуфинальной серии.

http://www.gorod.lv/novosti/362247-voleibolistki-daugavpils-sporta-skola-zavershila-borbu-za-kubok-latvii-cewood-na-stadii-polufinala

#Gorod.lv

Last month, Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena, securing a unanimous decision win in New York and joining the elite list of two-division UFC champions. The victory did more than add another belt to his resume—it propelled him to the top of the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings, knocking Ilia Topuria off the throne. But despite all […]The post Islam Makhachev’s P4P Status Doesn’t Stop Tom Aspinall From Picking Ilia Topuria for Prestigious UFC Honor appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-islam-makhachev-s-pound-for-pound-status-doesn-t-stop-tom-aspinall-from-picking-ilia-topuria-for-prestigious-ufc-honor/

When your team’s already shorthanded, benching one of the healthier guys is a riddle even the Sphinx can’t solve. Coach Steve Kerr not only did that, but he also made it work. The Golden State Warriors have finally gotten a win or two after injuries had severely hurt them. Jonathan Kuminga watched from the sidelines […]The post Steve Kerr Sends Blunt Message to Jonathan Kuminga After Benching Him vs Bulls appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-steve-kerr-sends-blunt-message-to-jonathan-kuminga-after-benching-him-vs-bulls/

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher weighed in on the growing calls to fire Mike Tomlin. Cowher, who coached Pittsburgh from 1992 to 2006 and handed the job to Tomlin in 2007, finally opened up on this growing speculation. ” I mean, I think it’s a very quick reaction to a period of time […]The post Steelers Legend Bill Cowher Confirms Stance on Firing Mike Tomlin After Ownership’s Final Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-steelers-legend-bill-cowher-confirms-stance-on-firing-mike-tomlin-after-ownerships-final-decision/

Miami’s entrance into the CFP triggered one of the loudest reactions of the season. The Hurricanes jumped Notre Dame for the final CFP spot despite sharing the same 10-2 record and spending three consecutive weeks below the Irish in the rankings. The committee leaned on Week 1 data and used the head-to-head result as its […]The post Miami HC Mario Cristobal Attacked With 9000 Unread Messages After CFP Drama appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-miami-hc-mario-cristobal-attacked-with-nine-thousand-unread-messages-after-cfp-drama/

Setting the record straight on the recent New York Times screed by Obama’s deputy national security adviser

https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/12/ben-rhodes-keeps-getting-it-wildly-wrong-on-israel-and-gaza/

#nationalreview

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dominated the headlines over the past year as he comes to grips with the role.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/5-times-gautam-gambhir-made-scathing-statement-press-conference-since-taking-india-head-coach

#Sportskeeda

Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu is your new ONE bantamweight MMA world champion.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-one-fight-night-38-post-fight-recap-review-enkh-orgil-baatarkhuu-stuns-fabricio-andrade-claim-bantamweight-mma-crown

#Sportskeeda

В воскресенье, 7 декабря, в Даугавпилсском Олимпийском центре состоялся матч Высшей лиги по футзалу, в котором «Daugavpils FS» уверенно обыграл «Futbola Parks Academy» со счётом 8:3.

http://www.gorod.lv/novosti/362239-daugavpils-fs-oderzhal-krupnuu-pobedu-doma-83-nad-futbola-parks-academy-foto

#Gorod.lv

The death toll in Sudan is now more than Gaza and Ukraine combined. With the new world order, civilisation is a lot more fragile than we like to think.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/africa/it-s-not-just-sudan-the-same-destructive-forces-are-coming-for-other-countries-too-20251208-p5nlqe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

#watoday

Postigao je Adem Ljajić sjajan pogodak za Sarajevo, u velikom derbiju protiv Željezničara, gde je tim sa Koševa ostvario ubedljivu pobedu rezultatom 4:0!

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4228699-proslava-gola-adema-ljajica-izzavala-veliku-buru-navijaci-zelje-besni-na-njega

#Telegraf

Micah Parsons was held to two quarterback hits and no sacks during the Green Bay Packers' 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-micah-parsons-takes-shot-referees-unfair-treatment-following-dallas-green-bay

#Sportskeeda

Former NHL forward Sean Avery recently shared that he believes he likely played alongside at least one closeted gay teammate, even if no one ever came out publicly during his time in the sport.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-ex-rangers-enforcer-sean-avery-reckons-gay-closeted-teammate-10-year-nhl-career

#Sportskeeda

Mike Tyson and Conor McGregor's meetup in Dublin has been the talk of the combat sports world online. The pair gathered at McGregor’s Black Forge Inn, where they shared a meal and posed for photos.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-mike-s-eyes-lit-like-kid-christmas-fans-post-hilarious-reactions-conor-mcgregor-shares-boxing-tips-mike-tyson

#Sportskeeda

Are you on dessert duty? Choose your pavlova of choice and prepare to impress the other guests.

https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/recipes/10-recipes-for-pav-lovers-to-give-a-swirl-this-summer-20251208-p5nlwh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday