A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 79 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, on May 17, 2025, in a remote, unpopulated zone of the seismically active Aleutian arc. No damage or injuries reported.
The Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, and Washington Wizards emerged as top winners of the 2025 NBA Draft, with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to Dallas and San Antonio making quiet brilliance with Harper and Bryant.
Eberechi Eze scored a historic hat-trick as Arsenal beat Tottenham 4-1 in the North London derby, propelling them six points clear at the top of the Premier League. A dominant, swashbuckling performance that could define the title race.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress effective January 5, 2026, amid a public rift with Donald J. Trump, triggering a special election in Georgia’s 14th District and testing Trump’s grip on the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Costa Rica and Honduras were eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying after a 0-0 draw at Estadio Nacional, ending decades of hope for both nations. Keylor Navas starred in goal, but neither team could score.
Jen Affleck confirmed a rift with Whitney Leavitt in an E! News interview, stating 'there is no relationship' after tensions from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives bled into Dancing With the Stars—yet she still hopes Leavitt succeeds.
Austin Reaves delivered back-to-back buzzer-beaters to lead the Lakers over the Timberwolves in 116-115 wins, becoming the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to open a season with five straight 25-point games.
The Green Bay Packers declined to elevate any wide receivers ahead of their 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 10, 2025, despite three starters being questionable—a risky move that exposed their thin depth and crippled their offense.
Dodgers players honored Alex Vesia with #51 patches during Game 3 of the 2025 World Series in Toronto, as the 28-year-old reliever remains away supporting his pregnant wife through a private family matter.
George Springer’s three‑run blast in Game 7 lifts the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series since 1993, ending a historic ALCS comeback over the Seattle Mariners.