As silver prices approach a historic $80 level, investors are asking a basic question again: what exactly is silver, and why does this metal still matter so much?
As the 2025 NFL regular season heads into its climactic final weekend — Week 18 on Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4, 2026 — the playoff picture isn’t just about who gets in. It’s about who no top seed wants to see on their side of the bracket.
Below is a clear, game-by-game guide to what’s at stake, written for fans who want answers—not algebra. All times are listed in U.S. Eastern Time (ET).
NFL Week 18 isn’t “the last week of the regular season” anymore—it’s a strategic endgame.
Here are the 20 most important Week 17 storylines—the moments that mattered most, and why they’ll shape Week 18 and the postseason.
A comprehensive, well-researched guide to America’s most significant Chinese Buddhist institutions
This article offers a clear, well-sourced overview of Buddhism in the United States, covering its history, demographics, organizational structure, and cultural impact, as well as who practices it today and why its teachings continue to resonate.
From playful jokes to political flashpoints, online slang and memes are transforming everyday phrases into cultural weapons—reshaping how Americans joke, greet, and sometimes clash.
From holiday gatherings to classrooms and offices, controversial memes and internet slang are reshaping how Americans speak, joke, and even stay silent in everyday life.
A powerful late-December winter storm pattern is bringing snow, ice, strong winds, and Arctic cold across parts of the U.S., threatening travel and daily life around New Year’s 2026.
OMNY is New York City’s new contactless transit payment system, replacing the iconic MetroCard and changing how millions of riders pay for subway and bus trips.
From groceries to rent and healthcare, Americans are pulling back on spending. New data shows why confidence is falling—and what households should prepare for in 2026.
Rising everyday costs are forcing Americans to cut back in 2026. From groceries to rent and healthcare, here’s what’s squeezing family budgets—and how people are adapting.
More than 1.3 million U.S. students lack stable housing, threatening academic success and widening inequality nationwide.
Week 17 results reshaped the 2026 NFL Draft order, with the Giants and Raiders tied for the league’s worst record as the race for the No. 1 pick intensifies.
As the U.S. expands its travel ban under Donald Trump, several countries are responding with reciprocal measures, including canceling or suspending visas for American citizens.
In 2026, Social Security will change in key ways, including higher monthly benefits, increased earnings limits, a larger payroll tax cap, and new thresholds that affect retirees and workers alike.
The Miami Dolphins wrapped up their home schedule with a hard-fought 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, giving fans a strong final memory at Hard Rock Stadium this season.
Free groceries in Texas sparked viral buzz online, but the reality behind the H-E-B giveaway is more limited. Here’s what really happened, why it mattered, and what Texans should know.
On Christmas night, under the harsh lights of Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t just lose a divisional game. They lost control of a narrative that has been creeping closer for months.
