The Lane County Sheriff’s Office announced on December 29th that Karen Joyce Davis of Elmira had been reported missing. She was last seen earlier that day while walking in the woods with her dog, Cami, a blue heeler.
Illy was a popular VTuber from Scotland who openly shared her experiences living with cystic fibrosis. This genetic condition causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs and digestive system, leading to breathing difficulties, frequent infections, and problems with nutrient absorption.
Beginning January 1, 2026, the film Angels & Demons will be available. Released in 2009, this mystery thriller is based on Dan Brown’s 2000 novel of the same name. It’s the second movie in Sony’s Robert Langdon series, following The Da Vinci Code by three years. Interestingly, while the book Angels & Demons happens before the story in The Da Vinci Code, the movie adaptation takes place after the 2006 film. Both films were directed by Ron Howard.
Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network, has thrown its weight behind creator coins via Zora, a platform that turns your cat’s Instagram post into a tradable NFT. It’s like giving a gold star to every kid in class, but only if they’ve done their homework. 🎓
New research examines the role of conversational AI in addressing mental health crises, focusing on its potential to facilitate help-seeking behavior and readiness for human intervention.
Cooper and Cohen’s New Year’s Eve show was delightfully chaotic as always. The broadcast included a dramatic reading of Taylor Swift’s “Wood,” puppets of the hosts themselves, and frequent mentions of their show, Heated Rivalry, which is available to stream on HBO Max.
As a huge fan, I could really feel the end was near while watching Stranger Things Season 5. It rolled out in three parts throughout November and December 2025, and honestly, things had been getting so intense in Hawkins for a while now. You just knew as the final showdown approached that some of our favorite characters weren’t going to survive.
Hofman explained that Ross seals are elusive creatures, living deep within the icy waters of Antarctica. Because they’re rarely seen, scientists don’t know much about how they live. In his 15 years working in Antarctica, Hofman has only spotted these seals twice, and this was his second sighting.
On December 28, 2025, VTuber FoxxyLilly noticed something unusual: she received notifications for many canceled Prime subscriptions to her channel within just three hours, and shared a screenshot of it.
“San Junipero” is a heartwarming and optimistic science fiction love story. “Metalhead” is a dark and intense post-apocalyptic thriller that shows the dangers of artificial intelligence in a very direct and violent way. “Eulogy” is similar to the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but with a Black Mirror twist, exploring how memories and love can be altered and endure.