This year’s biggest news stories, from the White House to the LA fires to the Middle East, as told by WSJ

A torrent of news happened in 2025. Here’s a timeline of some of the most important stories, including some of the year’s best photos.
News24

Defiant North Korea leader says he will complete nuke program

Seoul - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is nearing its goal of "equilibrium" in military force with the United States, as the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the ...

New Staten Island gym defies traditional fitness norms, offering personalized approach

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When Laura Carlucci-Watson opened Defiant Fitness Co. in August, her mission was to bring high quality, ...
Popular Mechanics

With the Help of This $20 Outlet Timer, I Didn’t Utter a Single Four-Letter Word While Setting Up the Christmas Lights

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I’ve always had it in my mind that putting up Christmas lights is a big production.
TechRepublic

TIOBE Index for December 2025: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages

TIOBE Index for December 2025: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages Your email has been sent December’s TIOBE Index lands with a quieter top tier but a livelier shuffle just beneath it. The main ...
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Best garden irrigation system

The best garden irrigation systems from our test Solar-powered garden irrigation systems Buying and using an automatic watering system How we test garden irrigation systems Whether you're at home or ...