Editor’s note: Previous versions of the simulation were incorrectly calculating each team’s odds of reaching the conference finals and beyond. That error has been ...

To say 2025 was a busy news year would be an understatement. There were wildfires and hurricanes and plenty of political intrigue. We also enjoyed some memorable moments in sports and entertainment.

The frightful weather outside is a great excuse to stay inside. This winter, park yourself on the couch under a nice warm blanket and watch some TV. You'll have a lot of it to choose from; the end of ...