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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase 12/09/2025 02:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, “This dollar total will likely be reported in th Brazil approves law strengthening protective measures for female victims of gender-based violence 12/09/2025 02:31pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into effect a law that reinforces protective measures for women who are victims of gender-based violence, a move welcomed by feminist activists although they also demand more funds for prevention. The introduction of the l Max Verstappen pays tribute as Red Bull adviser and mentor Helmut Marko retires at 82 12/09/2025 02:15pm • Red Bull's influential auto racing adviser Helmut Marko is retiring from his role at the age of 82, ending a 20-year stint in which he helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen develop into four-time Formula 1 champions. Marko was a key figure who prepared Verstappen to become the youngest driver No. 23 North Texas names Drew Svobda as interim coach for bowl game 12/09/2025 02:02pm • DENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas has named associate head coach Drew Svoboda as the interim coach for the No. 23 Mean Green and the New Mexico Bowl that will end their record-breaking season. UNT athletic director Jared Mosely announced the move Tuesday, a day after Eric Morris was formally introd Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says 12/09/2025 02:01pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their injury-depleted quarterback corps Tuesday by bringing 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of retirement and signing him to the practice squad, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition Kalshi Promo Code WTOP: Claim $10 Bonus for NBA, NHL, NFL Predictions 12/09/2025 01:51pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services The Kalshi promo code gives new customers a bonus for prediction markets. Sign up here to start making trades. Make $100 in Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators 12/09/2025 01:43pm • GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators. FairSquare, a London-based human rights nonprofit, said Tuesday it filed reque Steelers WR DK Metcalf expected to play vs. Dolphins after going to the hospital for abdominal issue 12/09/2025 01:26pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — A brief hospital visit won’t keep Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf from playing next week against Miami. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Metcalf was hit in the abdomen at some point during Pittsburgh's 27-22 victory in Baltimore on Sunday and remained behind when th Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase 12/09/2025 01:25pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas on Tuesday called for more international pressure on Israel before the militant group moves forward with the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, with a Hamas leader saying it wants Israel to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the strip What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more 12/09/2025 01:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs, including boosting pay for service members, cutting Pentagon diversity efforts and requiring footage to be released of forces blowing up alleged drug boats. The National Defense Auth At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia's capital 12/09/2025 12:52pm • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story building, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and causing panic among ne European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test 12/09/2025 12:11pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, European Union leaders have committed to funding Kyiv’s economic and military needs for the next two years, one way or another. Ukraine is desperate and needs the money by early 2026. At a summit next week, the 27 EU le Penguins place star center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve 12/09/2025 11:02am • PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. The move comes after the 39-year-old Malkin sat out a shootout loss to Dallas on Sunday. Malkin, in the final season of his contract with the Penguins, is off to one of the b Slovakia's parliament approves plan to dismantle whistleblower protection office 12/09/2025 10:54am • BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s parliament approved on Tuesday a government plan to dismantle an independent office that protects those who report corruption and other criminal activities. A total of 78 lawmakers representing the coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Robert Vissel Kobe salvages late draw to stay atop Asian Champions League group 12/09/2025 09:52am • Japanese club Vissel Kobe remained atop the eastern zone of the AFC Champions League with a 2-2 draw at home against Chengdu Rongcheng of China on Tuesday. Kobe needs just a point from its final two games to advance to the round of 16, with the top eight of each 12-team group advancing. Yoshinori Mu