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  Best Buy has kicked off its Boxing Week deals a little early. On its website, you might notice products that say “Boxing Day Price Now,” which means that this is guaranteed to be the retailer’s lowest price until December 31. See below for some of the highlights: Apple iPad A16 11″ 128GB  — $399.99 (regularly $499.99) Apple MacBook Air 13.6″ laptop  — $1189.99 (regularly $1389.99) Asus ROG Xbox Ally  — $699.99 (regularly $799.99) Asus TUF gaming laptop (FX607VJ-BB53-CB)  — $899.99 (regularly $1099.99) Dyson V11 cordless stick vacuum  — $499.99 (regularly $799.99) HP 15.6″ laptop (model 15-fd1018ca)  — $649.99 (regularly $999.99) iPhone 15 128GB unlocked  — $769.99 (regularly $849.99) Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset  — $329.99 (regularly $399.99) with bonus $50 Best Buy gift card PlayStation 5 Pro console  — $829.99 (regularly $959.99) Samsung 55″ U8200F TV  — $479.99 (regularly $749.99) Sony WH-1000XM4 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling B...

The Broncos (12-3) will look to get back into the win column in a Christmas Day prime-time matchup, as they visit the Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) on "Thursday Night Football." Denver will look to earn a season sweep of its division rival for the first time since 2014 and improve to 4-1 in the AFC West. The Broncos enter the matchup holding the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and Denver could clinch the AFC West as early as Week 17 with a win and a Chargers loss on Saturday. What Broncos' win vs. Chiefs means for AFC West, No. 1 seed originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Broncos  are back in the win column after a Week 16 loss, as the  Broncos picked up a 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day in Week 17. Denver has now won 12 of their last 13 games after a 1-2 start. The Broncos also completed the season sweep of the Chiefs, a feat the franch...

  It’s that time of year again when shopping aisles are bustling with families, overpacked trolleys and children begging for chocolate Santas lining the sweet aisles. Most major supermarkets were closed on Christmas Day . Here’s all the information you need on which supermarkets are open (and when) over the festive period: Tesco Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm (Express stores 9am to 7pm) New Year’s Eve: 6am to 7pm (Express stores 7am to 10pm) New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm (Express stores 8am to 10pm   Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of FT .com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email licensing@ft.com to buy additional rights. Subscribers may share up to 10 or 20 articles per month using the gift article service. More information can be found here. Fintech start-ups often depict themselves as rebellious youths in a world of stuffy old banks. A cooler image helped companies such a...

  Follow live coverage of tonight’s Christmas Day game as the Broncos and Chiefs meet in an AFC West matchup Bo Nix  and the  Denver Broncos  visit  Travis Kelce  and the  Kansas City Chiefs  in the last game of a Christmas Day triple-header in Week 17 of the  2025 NFL season . Both teams are coming off losses in Week 16.The Broncos fell to the  Jacksonville Jaguars  34-20, while the Chiefs fell to the Tennessee Titans 26-9. The timing of this   NFL   Week 17 matchup falling on Christmas couldn't be more appropriate for quarterback   Bo Nix   and the Broncos (12-3),   given what's at stake. Denver would position itself for the AFC West title and the No. 1 seed with a win, a Patriots loss, and losses or ties by the Chargers, Bills and Jaguars; the club would lock up the division with a win and Chargers loss or tie, or a tie and Chargers loss. More Info...

  The Brief Stores open on Christmas Day will have limited hours, and some locations may not be open at all. It's best to contact your local store to confirm. On Christmas Day 2025 , most major retailers and grocery stores are closed . However, several pharmacy chains, convenience stores, and select grocery locations remain open, often with reduced hours. The countdown is over, Christmas has finally arrived . If along with all the fa, la, la's there's an “oh-no” because you forgot an essential ingredient for dinner or need batteries for the latest tech gadget that  Santa left under the tree , you might be wondering what stores are open on Christmas Day. If that's the case, see below for a list of retailers, pharmacies and convenience stores open for business on Thursday, Dec. 25, as well as a roundup of which stores will be closed. Given that the December holiday is one of the biggest of the year, most schools, government agencies, delivery services, ...

Walmart’s stock , traded under  WMT , recently witnessed a breathtaking surge. In December, trading volume escalated by 300% , drawing significant attention from investors. This unexpected rise underscores Walmart’s position as a formidable player in the retail sector, particularly given the current economic landscape. Investors and analysts are now keenly observing the factors driving this growth and what it might indicate for future trends. US retailers are on edge as they enter the crucial holiday season marked by consumer angst. But Walmart's confidence has not been shaken. While many stores are wary about their year-end sales, Walmart's dominance in the US retail sector may help it be a holiday season winner, drawing in low and higher-income shoppers alike as they grapple with an uncertain economic outlook. The retail giant on Thursday reported US sales that beat analysts' expectations, rising 4.5% during the three months to 31 October. Walmart now expects to ma...

  Morgan Rogers scored both Villa goals ; Matheus Cunha strike was in vain. Unai Emery’s side will be third at Christmas. United stay seventh in the Premier League table Ruben Amorim said he's expecting   Bruno Fernandes   to be out for a "while" after picking up an injury during   Manchester United 's 2-1 loss to   Aston Villa  on Sunday.  Fernandes appeared to pull up holding his hamstring at the end of the first half at Villa Park. Matheus Cunha did cancel out Rogers' stunning opener but the England forward struck again in the second half, proving the difference maker in an otherwise even contest. Although the United skipper continued to the break, he did not reappear for the second period and was walking very gingerly as he made his way slowly to the dug-out, suggesting he is set for an extended period on the sidelines. It has come at the worst possible time, just as their squad is being stretched, with youngsters Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey both...

  Liverpool  fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant lower leg injury after the striker was forced off in Saturday's 2-1 win over  Tottenham . The Swede came off the bench to break the deadlock for Arne Slot's side, but was challenged by Micky van de Ven just after he got his shot away, and was ultimately unable to continue. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has predicted Alexander Isak will “be OK” after the big-money striker limped off injured against Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds’ summer signing netted just the third goal of what has been an incredibly slow start to life at Anfield in Saturday’s chaotic 2–1 victory over Tottenham, but went down gripping his knee in the immediate aftermath of scoring following a challenge from Micky van de Ven. According to The Athletic's Ornstein ,  Liverpool are fearful that striker Isak has suffered a 'significant' leg injury  following their win over Tottenham on Saturday . The Reds are waiting for scan resul...

  Karen Carney and her partner Carlos Gu have been crowned the champions of  Strictly Come Dancing  2025. Carney, the first female football player to take part in the series, competed against YouTuber George Clarke and former  Love Island   star  Amber Davies  in a tear-jerking grand final, which aired on Saturday night (20 December). In the final , the couple’s showstopping closing routine – a football-inspired jive to “One Way or Another” by Blondie – received full marks of 40 , while their Argentine tango to “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds  also received a perfect score . The final results were decided by a public vote. Carney was speechless after their win was announced, telling hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly: “I cannot believe it. I want to say thank you to everybody who has supported my journey.” Turning to Gu, she said: “Thank you to this wonderful gentleman, we are a team. I could not have done this...

  The Oregon Ducks hosted the James Madison Dukes in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Though ticket sales and weather were concerns prior to kickoff, the Ducks secured a rocky win in a full stadium with chilly, but clear, conditions.  The No. 5 Oregon Ducks won their first ever home College Football Playoff game with a 51-34 win over James Madison. There were numerous winners from the outcome of this game, and one big loser. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks defeated No. 12-ranked James Madison 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks took full advantage of everything the No. 5 seed offered, which included a tune-up game that saw the Ducks' offense rolling early. Oregon's special teams were excellent and played a huge role in the win as well. Below are the winners and losers of the 51-34 Oregon win over JMU in the CFP.  The  Oregon Ducks  have been without their two leading wide receivers for over a month now...

The Bears hold the Packers scoreless on their opening drive as Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love's pass to Christian Watson in the end zone falls incomplete.   Moore recorded five receptions on seven targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. He added one rush for 12 yards.   Moore was expected to serve in a big role with Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) both sidelined. However, he made a limited impact early on after suffering an apparent back injury early in the first quarter, while Caleb Williams attempted only nine passes in the first half. Despite the slow start, he managed to play through the injury and played a key role in Chicago's comeback win, delivering long catches of 22 and 20 yards in the fourth quarter. Moore capped off his day with a 46-yard receiving score to give the Bears the win in overtime. This was his highest yardage total of the season, and Moore now has five touchdowns in his last five ga...

  Union minister Giriraj Singh , who has emerged as the newest champion of Nitish Kumar in the hijab row, today had a message for the woman who refused to show her face to him . Singh had staunchly defended Kumar yesterday, saying he has done nothing wrong, since identity confirmation is as much a part of getting a job as voting.  "Nitish Kumar has done nothing wrong," Singh reiterated today.  "If anyone goes to take an appointment letter, should they not show their face? Is this an Islamic nation? Nitish ji was acting as a guardian... If you go to take your passport, or go to the airport, do you not show your face? You talk about Pakistan and 'Englishtan'. This is India and only Indian laws will work here. Nitish Kumar did nothing wrong," he told journalists.   Asked what if the girl had refused to take the job , Singh shot back, " Woh refuse kare yaah jahannum mein jaye  (She can refuse or go to hell) " before stalking off. Read More......

  The Frenchman , 26, scored his 57th and 58th goals of 2025, either side of an own goal from defender Manuel Farrando , to see off a late comeback from the third division side and seal Real's progression to the last 16. The double from the former Paris St-Germain and AS Monaco forward moved him within one goal of Ronaldo's tally of 59 goals from 2013. Mbappe will have the chance to add to his tally when Real play Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday (20:00 GMT). Boss Xabi Alonso made 10 changes to the side that beat Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to move within four points of leaders Barcelona, with Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr dropping to the bench. Real, beaten finalists last season, dominated from the first whistle but were unable to find a breakthrough until the 42nd minute when Mbappe sent Jaime Gonzalez the wrong way from the spot after a handball by Marcos Moreno. The La Liga club added a second just four minutes later when Mbappe turned on the byeline and fired the ball...

  Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence, Rhode Island, has confirmed that two students have been killed and nine people were injured after an active shooter was reported on the campus of Brown University. Exams were under way on Saturday when the shooting began on the Ivy League campus in the United States. The suspect remains at large, according to Rhode Island officials. They described the perpetrator as a man dressed in black who left the scene on foot, and they added that no weapons have been recovered so far. At a news conference, Smiley said that university leaders became aware of the shooting at about 4:05pm local time (21:05 GMT) , when a 911 call was received by emergency responders. “I can confirm that there are two individuals who have died this afternoon, and there are another eight in critical status, though stable, at Rhode Island Hospital ,” Smiley said. “...