just now (648+ words) Penn State vs Rutgers, Nov. 29, 2025, PennLive PISCATAWAY, N.J. " Penn State's roller coaster 2025 regular season has reached its conclusion, with the Nittany Lions winning three straight games to earn a bowl game. But now comes uncertainty. Penn State needs a new head coach. Players will have the opportunity to enter the transfer portal shortly after. An entire coaching staff will need to be filled out. And it all starts with the man who has led this second-half turnaround toward bowl eligibility: interim head coach Terry Smith. Two weeks ago, after Penn State broke a six-game losing streak at Michigan State, players gave Smith a Gatorade bath and carried him on their shoulders. One week ago, after Smith won his first game at Beaver Stadium over Nebraska, the crowd broke into multiple "TERR-Y, TERR-Y, TERR-Y" chants and players paraded around the field with…...

just now (915+ words) Black Friday is over, but Cyber Monday is almost here. There are some great deals available during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday period though. Also: 10 DIY gadgets I never leave out of my toolkit (and why each one earns its spot) I review a lot of gadgets and gear here at ZDNET -- over the past 12 months I've reviewed dozens of phones, power banks, and power stations, not to mention countless tools, EDC items, drones, amd much more -- so I've got my finger on the pulse when it comes to what's a good deal and what's just a fake price cut." On top of that, I'll only list things that I'd want, buy, and use. No fluff, no filler. Here are my favorite Black Friday gadget deals. This USB cable tester is a small box measuring 2.9 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches and features…...

just now (412+ words) Social media is full of innovative tips, tricks, and products that make everything from traveling to decluttering easier. And now, TikTok has brought us a truly genius kitchen tip. This viral container food transport hack makes it easier than ever to transport cakes, cupcakes, and taller items without ruining them. This kitchen hack is especially great for potlucks or parties where you're bringing baked goodies for the whole crew. And the best part is that you don't need to buy a specialty product. All you need is a sturdy container with a secure lid " think a glass or plastic food storage container with a lid that snaps on tightly. Keep reading to learn more about the viral container food transport hack that you'll use over and over again. The method suggests flipping the container upside down, using the lid as…...

just now (123+ words) The Independent co-founder Sir Andreas Whittam Smith dies at the age of 88 - Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder and former editor of The Independent, has died aged 88, his family announced. - He launched The Independent in 1986 with colleagues, aiming to provide an antidote to the entrenched partisanship of Fleet Street journalism. - Under his leadership, the newspaper gained a devoted readership for its commitment to neutrality, intellectual rigour, and modern design. - Whittam Smith was knighted in 2015 for his significant services to the media and public life, recognised for his courage and championing of truth. - The Independent's editor-in-chief, Geordie Grieg, described him as a "heroic crusader for a global freedom for all press" who broke the mould of British newspapers....

1+ min ago (536+ words) Mikel Merino scored as Arsenal came from behind to earn a point at Chelsea. The Blues, who went down to 10 men in the first half after Moises Caicedo was sent off, took the lead through Trevoh Chalobah. Arsenal, however, were back on level terms in just over 10 minutes after Merino turned home Saka's cross. The point means that the Gunners are now five clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Made a couple of good saves to keep out efforts from Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. Beaten by a great header. The only one of Arsenal's back four that managed to avoid a booking. Solid as always. Handed a start in the absence of William Saliba, who picked up a knock in training. Grew into the game. Emerging as the main contender to start with Gabriel…...

1+ min ago (187+ words) MARION " Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old Marion Health police officer following an incident Sunday morning at Marion Health Hospital. Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, 25, of Marion, died from what investigators say appears to be an accidental gunshot wound involving his personal firearm. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. when officers from multiple agencies " including Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff's Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department " responded to an emergency involving Johnson. First responders and medical staff found Johnson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation revealed that Johnson was handling a personally owned handgun that was not department-issued when it discharged, striking him. Medical personnel administered life-saving measures, but Johnson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by the Grant County Coroner's Office. Johnson's family has been notified of his…...

1+ min ago (503+ words) Chelsea earned a battling 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge despite playing for almost an hour with 10 men. Moises Caicedo was sent off after 36 minutes for a terrible studs-up challenge on Mikel Merino, and at that point Chelsea might have folded, just as previously this season when going a player down before half-time. This time they stood up manfully, bettering Arenal's will to win with an unshakeable desire not to be beaten and all but ejected from the title race. Trevoh Chalobah headed the 10 men into the lead shortly after half-time, and though Merino levelled for Arsenal before the hour, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could take away plenty of encouragement from the way his team refused to lie down before the leaders. The first half was a study in hard-tackling and nervous drama. Marc Cucurella took out…...

1+ min ago (578+ words) Andrea combines print and digital media experience with her fascination with nature, which began when she was a young butterfly enthusiast. She started her writing career at a print newspaper in 2008, then spent several years working in social media strategy and non-profit communications. Keep Your Hoyas Healthy All Winter Long With These Easy Tips When it's cold and blustery outside, many plant lovers take comfort in tending to their indoor jungles. Surrounded by tropical plants with trailing leaves, lush colors, and bright flowers, we can pretend we're in a rainforest instead of muddling through another snowstorm. But houseplants need adjustments to their care routines to keep them thriving in the winter. Hoyas (Hoya spp.) lend a unique look and feel to your houseplant collection, with their cascading vines, wax-like leaves, and clusters of flowers that resemble stars, which release all-natural…...

1+ min ago (205+ words) Arkansas has hired Ryan Silverfield as the Razorbacks' new head coach after a 2-10 season The Razorbacks announced Silverfield as their 35th head coach with athletic director Hunter Yurachek saying Silverfield's ability to win games over a sustained period separated him from the pack as the right choice. Silverfield is 50-25 in six seasons at Memphis, and he was at his best going 10-3 in 2023 and 11-2 in 2024. The Tigers were ranked as high as No. 22 this season before finishing 8-4. He also went 4-0 in bowl games, not counting the Cotton Bowl in December 2019 that Silverfield coached after Mike Norvell left for Florida State. Memphis athletic director Ed Scott thanked Silverfield and wished him the best in his next chapter. The Tigers named Reggie Howard as interim coach with a national search for Silverfield's replacement under way. Arkansas lost at home 31-17 to Missouri on Saturday to…...

2+ min ago (268+ words) Sentiment polarity is one of the most commonly referenced outputs of a sentiment analysis model, yet it is often misunderstood. Polarity measures the direction and intensity of emotional tone within a piece of text. A high positive polarity indicates strong approval, satisfaction, or optimism, while a negative polarity reflects criticism, frustration, or concern. Values close to zero tend to represent neutral or balanced language. Polarity is valuable because it allows analysts and applications to quantify subjective language in a measurable way. This makes it easier to sort user feedback, analyze trends, and classify responses automatically. Even though polarity is a simple metric, it forms the foundation for more advanced sentiment and emotion modeling. Sentiment polarity is one of the most commonly referenced outputs of a sentiment analysis model, yet it is often misunderstood. Polarity measures the direction and intensity of…...