Marissa Wingerter’s Mississippi State University dorm room is a testament to the power of southern charm and interior design. The twin beds, adorned with matching white headboards, green bedskirts, and pink duvets, are a sight to behold. The room’s third-place win in the Facebook group Dorm Rooms of Mississippi and Beyond contest has sparked a … Read more
Switzerland’s Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland. She was 26. The Swiss ski federation said Hediger was buried under a large amount of snow while snowboarding with a companion on a closed black diamond slope. Hediger was part of the national snowboard cross team and had competed in several … Read more
Russia’s military sealift ship, the M/V Ursa Major, sank off the coast of Spain on Christmas Eve, causing a major blow to Moscow’s struggling shipbuilding industry. The 13,000-ton vessel, built by Germany and operated by Kremlin-backed Oboronlogistika, was just 15 years old when it suffered a catastrophic engine room blast. The ship, which had specialized … Read more
The 2024 Birmingham Bowl pits Georgia Tech Football against Vanderbilt on Friday, Dec. 27, at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. The game is a renewal of the historic rivalry between the two teams. Georgia Tech has earned consecutive bowl berths for the first time since 2013 and 2014 with a 7-5 regular-season record. The Yellow … Read more
The season two finale of Apple+ series “Bad Sisters” brings closure to the complex storylines of its characters. Creator Sharon Horgan’s idea for the show was inspired by her own thoughts on women who have been through abusive relationships, and how they often end up in unhealthy situations. The final episodes reveal that Ian Reilly, … Read more
Christmas Day brings a unique set of challenges for teams across the NFL landscape. In the AFC, a miniature round-robin tournament has unfolded over the past five days, with four contenders – including the Chiefs and Ravens – vying for top spot. On Christmas Day, the Chiefs face off against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, while … Read more
Apple is planning to release an entry-level iPad 11 in spring 2024 alongside a new iPhone SE 4 and iPad Air. The device will come pre-installed with iPadOS 18.3, set to be released in late January or early February. According to a source with a proven track record for Apple software updates, the new iPad … Read more
Barstool Sports founder Dave “El Pres” Portnoy has donated $60,000 to Baltimore’s TinyBrickOven, allowing the pizza shop to stay open. The business was set to close on Christmas Day due to financial struggles. After trying a reheated pizza at TinyBrickOven, Portnoy gave it a score of 7.9 and commented that the shop should not have … Read more
The Nordstrom family and Mexican department store chain El Puerto de Liverpool SAB are set to acquire US retail giant Nordstrom Inc. private in a deal worth approximately $6.25 billion, including debt. The family will maintain control of 50.1% of the company, while Liverpool will own 49.9%. Lawyers from Sidley Austin and Perkins Coie are … Read more
The holiday season brings excitement to the NBA, with many teams playing on Christmas Day. Here are some matchups and storylines to keep an eye on. First up, the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets will be looking to shake things up in their respective … Read more