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Analysis: 2025 sees drastic changes in global security dynamics. Can democracies keep up? 12/30/2025 06:09am • As 2025 closes, the defining highlight in global security is not a single war but a systemic shift in how power is exercised and conflict is fought. The world moved further away from formally declared wars and deeper into sustained confrontation, with gray-zone pressure, cyber intrusions, economi Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson are traveling redemption road to the Rose Bowl 12/30/2025 06:00am • TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories. There's safety Bray Hubbard, a junior who struggled in a season-opening loss at Florida State and rallied to become a third-team All-America selection. There's linebacker Deontae Lawson, a senior who tore a l Women's basketball conference plays begins to heat up with start of new year 12/30/2025 06:00am • As the calendar changes to 2026, conference play gets into full swing this week. A handful of power four schools have had strong nonconference seasons and now will be their opportunity to show that they can play with the top teams in their league. Alabama and Georgia both are undefeated heading into Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff fate tied to DK Metcalf's two-game suspension and a Detroit Lions fan 12/30/2025 06:00am • A trendy preseason pick to go far in the postseason, the Detroit Lions won't be playing beyond Sunday at Soldier Field. One of their fans, however, continues to have a big impact on the NFL's playoff picture heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The league suspended wide receiver DK 5 DC sports stories that hit a home run in 2025 12/30/2025 05:56am • It was a special year for some D.C. sports teams. The Commanders took center stage on and off the field. Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin continued his assault on Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record, and the Washington Spirit proved once again that they are a force to be reckoned with in the NWSL 15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter 12/30/2025 05:13am • As winter settles over the D.C. region, the brisk chill of the air may bring forth a longing for one specific dish. WTOP has rounded up 15 soups and stews from local restaurants in the District and beyond that should appeal to spoon-clutching diners in need of something warm and comforting, nostalgi Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez 12/30/2025 05:02am • PARIS (AP) — The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said. The cinema star and animal rights activist died Sunday at the age of 91 at her h Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80 12/30/2025 04:47am • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Zia was the first woman elected prime ministe Blaine leads Charleston Southern against Gardner-Webb after 23-point performance 12/30/2025 04:43am • Charleston Southern Buccaneers (9-6) at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (2-13) Boiling Springs, North Carolina; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern visits Gardner-Webb after Brycen Blaine scored 23 points in Charleston Southern's 77-72 win over the Richmond Spiders. The Runnin' Bull Western Michigan visits Blyden and Toledo 12/30/2025 04:43am • Western Michigan Broncos (6-7, 0-1 MAC) at Toledo Rockets (6-6) Toledo, Ohio; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -10.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toledo hosts Western Michigan after Leroy Blyden Jr. scored 20 points in Toledo's 100-67 win over the Lourdes Gray Wolves. The No. 4 UConn faces Xavier after Karaban's 21-point outing 12/30/2025 04:43am • UConn Huskies (12-1, 2-0 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (9-4, 1-1 Big East) Cincinnati; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn takes on Xavier after Alex Karaban scored 21 points in UConn's 72-54 win over the DePaul Blue Demons. The Musketeers are 7-2 on their home court. Xavier ranks sixth Duquesne faces Davidson on 3-game road slide 12/30/2025 04:43am • Duquesne Dukes (8-5) at Davidson Wildcats (8-4) Davidson, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -3.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne hits the road against Davidson looking to end its three-game road losing streak. The Wildcats are 6-2 on their home court. Da Murauskas and the Saint Mary's Gaels visit conference foe Pepperdine 12/30/2025 04:43am • Saint Mary's Gaels (12-2, 1-0 WCC) at Pepperdine Waves (5-9, 0-1 WCC) Malibu, California; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -18.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Paulius Murauskas and Saint Mary's (CA) take on Styles Phipps and Pepperdine on Tuesday. The Waves have gone 4-5 in home Mercer visits Furman after Thomas' 25-point performance 12/30/2025 04:43am • Mercer Bears (8-5) at Furman Paladins (9-4) Greenville, South Carolina; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Furman plays Mercer after Asa Thomas scored 25 points in Furman's 84-76 victory against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The Paladins have gone 6-1 at home. Furman averages 78.6 points whil Howard Bison face the Northwestern Wildcats, look for 6th straight win 12/30/2025 04:43am • Howard Bison (9-5) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-5, 0-2 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -20.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Howard will attempt to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Northwestern. The Wildcats have gone 5-1 at ho