just now (376+ words) Jonathan Smith's short time as Michigan State football coach is over. The Spartans "plan to fire" Smith after just two seasons, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday, Nov. 30, a day after MSU (4-8, 1-8 Big Ten) ended an eight-game losing streak with a 38-28 win over Maryland in Detroit. The 46-year-old Smith went 9-15 overall and 4-14 against Big Ten opponents in two seasons after being hired away from Oregon State on Nov. 25, 2023. He replaced Mel Tucker, who was fired midseason in 2023. ANALYSIS: Times have changed, but Michigan State football hasn't MSU's five wins in 2024 in Smith's first year, along with nine wins in 2022-23, were vacated due to NCAA violations. Smith, who signed a seven-year contract worth nearly $53 million when he was hired, is due to receive 85% of his remaining base pay and supplemental income. MSU owes him approximately $33.5 million of the $39 million-plus remaining…...

just now (400+ words) Taylor Swift will reportedly celebrate her forthcoming nuptials to Travis Kelce with several star-studded bachelorette parties around the globe. The Grammy winner's bridesmaids, which allegedly include Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid, have "at least three or four girls' trips or bachelorette-style getaways" planned, an insider told the US Sun Sunday. A few of the planned locations reportedly include Swift's favorite spots, including Nashville, Tenn., New York City, Italy and the Bahamas. "The goal is to have fun, spend weekends together, and enjoy the process while also working on the planning in beautiful locations where they can relax, celebrate, and bond," a source told the outlet. The bachelorette getaways, reportedly set to be hosted by Swift, 35, will allegedly occur in the upcoming months. Swift's bridesmaids, along with Travis' mom, Donna Kelce, have reportedly been heavily involved in the wedding planning process....

just now (430+ words) Spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are one of the biggest narratives and have been a game-changer in the cryptocurrency space in the past two years. With these investment products, people get to participate in the cryptocurrency market without having to directly own the digital assets. Interestingly, one of the biggest winners'that often gets overlooked'has been the issuers, especially as the crypto industry has seen increased institutional adoption since the Bitcoin ETFs launched. According to the firm's executive, the BTC exchange-traded funds becoming the major source of revenue for BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, was not envisioned. At the Blockchain Conference 2025 in S'o Paulo on Friday, November 28, BlackRock's business development director in Brazil, Cristiano Castro, told reporters that the Bitcoin ETFs are the largest revenue source for their company. According to the executive, this development came as a "big surprise…...

just now (78+ words) Michigan State plans to fire coach Jonathan Smith, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Michigan State finished 4-8 this season, including a 1-8 mark in the Big Ten. Michigan State plans to fire coach Jonathan Smith, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Michigan State finished 4-8 this season, including a 1-8 mark in the Big Ten. Smith's overall record in two seasons as the Spartans' coach was 9-15. He's set to be owed $33 million....

just now (1946+ words) Many GPUs are close to, at, and even below MSRP right now 1. RTX 50902. RTX 5080 3. RTX 5070 Ti 4. RTX 5070 5. RTX 5060 Ti 6. RTX 5060 7. RTX 5050 8. RX 9070 XT 9. RX 9070 10. RX 9060 XT 11. Arc B580 12. Arc B570 13. Last-gen 14. Workstation With Cyber Monday deals in full swing, it's one of the best moments all year to cut the cost of big-ticket tech, and if you've been holding out for a new graphics card, prices are finally starting to look reasonable again. To be clear, these Cyber Monday GPU deals aren't giving us massive discounts, but they're getting us much closer to reasonable pricing, which is a prayer answered for many PC builders right now. GPUs have been creeping up in price with every new generation, and the past year has felt uncomfortably reminiscent of the bad old crypto-boom days around the launch of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30-series back in 20202021. My…...

just now (480+ words) The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". Minelli founded Dignitas in 1998, and since then it has helped thousands of people to die. In recent decades, some countries have shifted their stance on assisted dying, with Australia, Canada and New Zealand introducing laws. The UK House of Lords is currently debating the assisted dying bill. Critics of the legalisation say it could see disabled and vulnerable people being coerced into ending their lives. Many people helped by Dignitas are those who have travelled to Switzerland because assisted dying is not permitted in their own countries. Across his life, Minelli campaigned passionately for the…...

just now (480+ words) The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". Minelli founded Dignitas in 1998, and since then it has helped thousands of people to die. In recent decades, some countries have shifted their stance on assisted dying, with Australia, Canada and New Zealand introducing laws. The UK House of Lords is currently debating the assisted dying bill. Critics of the legalisation say it could see disabled and vulnerable people being coerced into ending their lives. Many people helped by Dignitas are those who have travelled to Switzerland because assisted dying is not permitted in their own countries. Across his life, Minelli campaigned passionately for the…...

just now (1946+ words) Many GPUs are close to, at, and even below MSRP right now 1. RTX 50902. RTX 5080 3. RTX 5070 Ti 4. RTX 5070 5. RTX 5060 Ti 6. RTX 5060 7. RTX 5050 8. RX 9070 XT 9. RX 9070 10. RX 9060 XT 11. Arc B580 12. Arc B570 13. Last-gen 14. Workstation With Cyber Monday deals in full swing, it's one of the best moments all year to cut the cost of big-ticket tech, and if you've been holding out for a new graphics card, prices are finally starting to look reasonable again. To be clear, these Cyber Monday GPU deals aren't giving us massive discounts, but they're getting us much closer to reasonable pricing, which is a prayer answered for many PC builders right now. GPUs have been creeping up in price with every new generation, and the past year has felt uncomfortably reminiscent of the bad old crypto-boom days around the launch of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30-series back in 20202021. My…...

just now (133+ words) Signs of preparations for an invasion of Venezuela are becoming more and more obvious: the United States is actively deploying aircraft to a base in Puerto Rico.Reuters journalists filmed a video showing flights of key military transport and... Signs of preparations for an invasion of Venezuela are becoming more and more obvious: the United States is actively deploying aircraft to a base in Puerto Rico Signs of preparations for an invasion of Venezuela are becoming more and more obvious: the United States is actively deploying aircraft to a base in Puerto Rico. Reuters journalists filmed a video showing flights of key military transport and combat aviation units: V-22 Osprey tiltrotor planes, CH-53 heavy helicopters, C-130 military transport aircraft, UH-60 multirole helicopters and F-35B vertical takeoff stealth fighters....

just now (1828+ words) The best quirky home solutions you didn't even know you needed" for super cheap. This flexible neck light makes hobbies like reading in bed and crafting so much easier. Designed with a rechargeable battery, the flower-inspired lamp features multiple light colors and brightness levels so you can get just the right glow. You can wrap the stem around your neck to use hands-free or prop the flower in a vase to use as a bedside lamp. Prevent accidental lockouts and loud slamming noises with these doorknob cushions. Designed with an elastic band that can accommodate different shapes and sizes of doors, the silencers help muffle noise and create a softer door close. The cushions are available in packs of three or six and they come in a range of neutral colors that complement any space. Give your house keys and…...