December 2025

The final episode of Stranger Things — the series finale — hits Netflix streaming tonight, wrapping up five seasons of sci‑fi, nostalgia, and Hawkins drama.

Hey there, 2026. (We can’t believe it either.) Whether you’re partying all night or in bed by 10 — it’s time to ring in the new year.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl doubles as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, with No. 6 Ole Miss facing No. 3 Georgia in New Orleans. The Bulldogs earned a top seed after winning the SEC Championship and the winner of this match-up moves on to the semifinals, keeping their national title hopes alive.

The 112th Rose Bowl will be played as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, pitting No. 1 Indiana against No. 9 Alabama in Pasadena. It’s the oldest bowl game and kicks off all the New Year’s Day action. This year, both teams are vying to advance to the CFP semifinals in the expanded 12-team playoff.

The Capital One Orange Bowl hosts No. 5 Oregon against. No. 4 Texas Tech as another College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Played at Hard Rock Stadium, the winner advances to the CFP semifinals. Expect high stakes, big plays, and postseason momentum on the line.

Today marks Public Domain Day, when copyrighted works expire and can be reused without permission or fees. This year’s entries include Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, the first Agatha Christie Miss Marple mystery, The Maltese Falcon, and Swallows and Amazons. Translation: Anyone can adapt, remix, publish, or build on these classics — legally.