7+ min ago (294+ words) The Panthers were playing on a short week after an embarrassing Monday night loss to the 49ers that dropped them to .500. The Rams had won six straight games, five by at least two touchdowns, and had looked like the class of an NFL that otherwise is defined by parity. And so of course the Panthers pulled off one of the bigger stunners of the season in an upset that likely will have playoff implications. Carolina forced three turnovers of Matthew Stafford, including a pick-six, to surprise the Rams, 31-28, Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won because their quarterback made several clutch plays. Bryce Young (15-of-20 for 206 yards) threw for three touchdowns, two of which came on fourth-down plays. The Panthers won because their defense continually took the ball away from Stafford. The Panthers " perhaps the most confusing team in…...

20+ min ago (499+ words) More than 10 US warships, including the country's largest carrier, the USS Gerald F. Ford, are bearing down on the Caribbean amid escalating tensions between President Trump and Venezuela. A Marine Expeditionary Unit capable of an amphibious land invasion has also been deployed as part of efforts to stem the flow of drugs into the US from the socialist country. "The military's job is to defend the homeland," Secretary of the Navy John Phelan told Fox News on Saturday night. "That's exactly what we're doing, and we're using our best assets to defend the homeland. "Drugs kill more Americans than we've ever lost in wars," he said. "So I think at the end of the day, the president has correctly identified this as an attack on the country, which it is." Venezuela's socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, is being blamed for allowing narco…...

27+ min ago (361+ words) Eli Manning had some fun with the messy college coaching drama involving Lane Kiffin. Taking to X on Sunday, the same day Kiffin announced his Ole Miss departure for LSU, the Giants and Rebels legend responded to a post shared the night before by the parody account 247Sport that read: "JUST IN: Ole Miss has announced that if Lane Kiffin departs for LSU, former Rebels QB and NFL legend Eli Manning will take over as head coach." "Coach Manning" has a night ring to it," Manning wrote in a cheeky reply. The two-time Super Bowl winner played for Ole Miss from 2000 to 2003. Despite the humorous report, Manning, 44, won"t be the one tasked with leading the No. 7-ranked Rebels into the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss has officially elevated defensive coordinator Pete Golding to the team"s permanent head coach, the…...

32+ min ago (464+ words) Venezuelan President Nicol's Maduro has received little support from long-time allies Russia and China as President Trump ramps up military pressure against Caracas. Beijing and Moscow, Maduro's two most powerful allies, have previously provided Venezuela with military equipment, financial aid, and army training in the face of American aggression " but both nations have strayed from their usual tactics as they face their own military and economic woes. While Russia previously deployed two nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela as a united show of force against the US in 2018, Moscow's generosity has apparently dried up as it approaches its fourth year of war in Ukraine. So far, Russia has only provided two oil tankers to help Caracas' pump its own crude oil for export to China, Vladimir Rouvinski, an international relations professor at Icesi University, told the Wall Street Journal. "These are small…...

35+ min ago (344+ words) Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is a cheaper prospect for Europe than giving into the Kremlin's concessions, according to a new study titled "Europe's Choice" out of Norway. Funding Ukraine's war effort over four years will cost European governments between $606 and $972 billion, but it would cost them almost double, between $1.4 and $1.8 trillion, to reinforce its eastern flank if Moscow gets its way. "The recent 28-point peace plan proposed from the Trump administration illustrates the urgent need for Europe to take initiative and ownership of diplomatic efforts to end Russia's illegal war," read the study, published by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and consultants at Corisk. The researchers said the Trump administration is "out of touch with the real issues at stake," and conducted their study assuming Ukraine will receive almost no support from the United States. Without increased military support…...

40+ min ago (371+ words) A West Village red sauce joint has been named the third hardest reservation to snag in the country. Although Don Angie (103 Greenwich Avenue) opens its reservations 7 days in advance, starting at 9 am, according to OpenTable's 2026 Dining Trends Report, New Yorkers are booking them up fast. Sushi restaurant Kase x Noko'in Nashville and Cambodian noodle house, Mawn in Philadelphia, surpassed the NYC restaurant known for its modern take on classic Italian dishes, in the annual report. Don Angie, which is run by husband and wife duo, chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, has been an in-demand spot since it opened in 2017. With decadent dishes like buffalo milk caramelle pasta and shell steak al limone, the West Village establishment earned itself a Michelin star in May 2021. When gathering data for its annual report, the online restaurant reservation company looks at everything from…...

41+ min ago (166+ words) Act fast, Cyber Monday is your last chance to grab hot dishes from'Our Place, where you can find amazing kitchen deals on top-of-the-line cookware like this gorgeous Always Pan 2.0 under $100. Our Place creates nonstick, toxin-free ceramic cookware that not only cooks evenly but looks aesthetically pleasing. This 10.5-inch holds up to 2.6 quarts and comes in two additional sizes: an 8.5-inch and a 12.5-inch. Each pan is made from a special trademarked ceramic coating without PFAS, including PTFE, PFOA, lead, or microplastics, so you can rest assured you're not eating the pan, just food. This pan is heat-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and is available in six stylish shades. Designed as a versatile 10-in-1 cookware, it functions as a fry pan, skillet, saut" pan, saucepan, nonstick pan, steamer, and more. What's included: a modular, steam-release lid, a nesting Beechwood spatula, and…...

43+ min ago (539+ words) Queens Borough President Donovan Richards predicted both planned casinos in the World's Borough will get licenses when bidders face a make-or-break vote on Monday. "I feel confident. I feel bullish. Bet on Queens," Richards said Sunday, a day before the New York Gaming Facility Location board is set to decide whether to issue up to three downstate casino licenses " with two bidders pitching locations in Queens. "Why go to Manhattan? You can stay in Queens! Queens becomes a global entertainment hub," Richards said. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is leading a group that wants to build a gaming complex near Citi Field while Genting's Resorts World is bidding for a casino at Aqueduct race track. Bally's is also bidding for a casino complex at Ferry Point, President Trump's former golf course in The Bronx. The proposed $8 billion Cohen-Hard Rock…...

45+ min ago (411+ words) Some actors in a new Lifetime movie on Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger filmed themselves prancing around on social media while in costume and covered in fake blood " enraging and disgusting his victims" families. The upcoming flick, part of Lifetime"s "Ripped From the Headlines" series, covers the gruesome November 2022 killings of students Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen in Moscow, Idaho. In recent days, social-media posts have shown the cast members dancing around while in costume, covered in fake blood, triggering fury. One post, made by actress Haylie Hansen, who plays Goncalves, was subsequently deleted after the backlash but was later reshared by other TikTok accounts. Now Goncalves" parents, Steve and Kristi, have condemned the actors and the filmmakers for trying to profit from the sickening crimes. "Yes, the case is over. Yes, there is a story…...

46+ min ago (1240+ words) Cyber Week is officially here, and pet parents have reason to celebrate. This is when I stock up on essentials for my 52-pound Mini-Sheepadoodle, Lucy, during Cyber Monday pet deals. She has an opinion about everything, especially treats. Lucy is obsessed with Stewart's treats from Chewy; honestly, she thinks they're better than sales and snuggles. I've tried Spot & Tango, JustFoodForDogs, and even The Farmer's Dog, and nothing comes close to how excited she gets for Stewart's. Her top picks? The Beef and Liver flavors, your dog may love them just as much as she does. Sales, I'm shopping begins with Chewy, but also Amazon, because shipping is fast, easy, and great service is delivered to my door. Chewy is offering up to 50% off toys, treats, beds, and more, plus up to 50% off select dog and cat food from Monday, November…...