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DALLAS (AP) — Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield.Corey Washington added 23 points, while B.J. Edwards scored 15 points and had six assists for the Mustangs (12-2), who are in their second Atlantic Coast Conference season. Jaron Pierre had 13 points and Jaden Toombs 12.AdvertisementAfter leading by nine points three times before the game was tied at halftime, SMU never trailed after the break in its ACC opener. The Mustangs shot 60% overall…

Within minutes of Donald Trump announcing in the early hours of Saturday morning that US troops had captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, disinformation about the operation flooded social media.Some people shared old videos across social platforms, falsely claiming that they showed the attacks on the Venezuelan capital Caracas. On TikTok, Instagram, and X, people shared AI-generated images and videos that claimed to show US Drug Enforcement Administration agents and various law enforcement personnel arresting Maduro.In recent years, major global incidents have triggered huge amounts of disinformation on social media as tech companies have pulled back…

Passengers sleep on the floor, after flights were delayed and cancelled when the airspace was closed due to U.S. strikes on Venezuela overnight, at Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.REUTERS/Ricardo ArduengoAirlines canceled hundreds of flights to Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean on Saturday, stranding thousands of travelers at the tail-end of the New Year holiday period after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered commercial aircraft to avoid airspace in parts of the region following U.S. strikes on Venezuela.President Donald Trump said Saturday the strikes resulted in the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Cancellations included 357 flights…

Shortly before the US military launched an attack on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, an account on Polymarket made some very suspiciously timed investments. The prediction market had been running bets on when or if Maduro would be removed from power, with prices for “out by January 31, 2026” as low as $0.07 late Friday evening. But within 24 hours of the military action, a newly created account invested tens of thousands of dollars, racking up several hundred thousand in profits.The account was created less than a week ago, and invested over $30,000 the day before the assault, turning…

January signals more than the start of a new year for NFL fans — it also marks the end of the regular season.Editor’s PicksWeek 18 wraps up the 2025 campaign, and with playoff seeding still up for grabs, several players embraced the moment with arrival outfits that matched the stakes.Before the action kicked off, style took center stage around the league. Whether it was timeless winter looks, head-to-toe team gear, or creative cold-weather fits, players brought personality and flair to stadium entrances across the NFL.Here are the most stylish arrivals from around the league in Week 18.Saturday styleIn the building…

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison. In a Thursday evening post on X, Lichtenstein said he was out early “thanks to President Trump’s First Step Act” (a prison reform bill passed during Trump’s first term). “I remain committed to making a positive impact in cybersecurity as soon as I can,” Lichtenstein said. “To the supporters, thank you for everything. To the haters, I look forward to proving you wrong.” The Department of Justice arrested Lichtenstein and his wife…

It’s safe to say that 2025 was a bumper year for celebrity proposals. Whether it was Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement with its overflowing floral display of roses and lilies, or the more low-key approach favored by the likes of Zendaya and Dua Lipa (both casually revealed their rings on the red carpet), there are plenty of star-studded weddings to get excited about in 2026.The first celebrity couple to announce they’re engaged this year? That would be musician and actor Dove Cameron, who officially shared the news of her engagement to Måneskin frontman Damiano David with an Instagram…

New interior photos of an upcoming Volkswagen EV reveal the company’s previously announced scheme to bring back certain physical buttons will soon be a reality. What’s being revealed is a small, budget EV called the ID. Polo that may never see a U.S. release, but the company has made it clear that this is the new button plan for its cars generally. As previously noted by Gizmodo, there have been rumblings for some time of consumer exhaustion around car interiors that resemble an array of tablet computers. VW is not, to be clear, issuing a full-throated rebuke of infotainment screens…

Clemson basketball made history Saturday night with another gritty road win in ACC play.The Tigers leaned on a breakout performance from Jestin Porter, who scored a season-high 21 points to lift the Tigers to a 73–68 win at Pittsburgh. The victory marked the first time since the ACC was founded in 1953 that Clemson has opened conference play with two straight road wins.AdvertisementThe win also continued a remarkable trend away from home. Clemson has now won 10 consecutive ACC road games, extending its own program record and more than doubling the previous mark.The game itself was anything but smooth early.…

We could be witnessing the start of the renaissance for real buttons in cars, courtesy of Volkswagen’s ID. Polo. The German automaker unveiled the interior of its upcoming compact EV, which features real buttons, switches and even a knob for audio controls.”We have created an interior that feels like a friend from the very first contact,” Volkswagen’s chief designer, Andreas Mindt, said in a press release. “Clear physical buttons provide stability and trust, warm materials make it appealing, and charming details such as the new retro views of the instruments show the typical Volkswagen wink.”VolkswagenLast year, Mindt told Autocar that…