What’s in store for the world next year? As our correspondents looked ahead, the thread stitching it all together – or ...

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

The $1.8 billion jackpot was the second largest in U.S. lottery history, after a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in Nov. 2022. It’s also the second Powerball jackpot ever won in Arkansas.

When it came time to name the Best in Show winners, we pulled from new launches, our own testing catalogs, and data on clicks and purchases to find what resonated with our readers this year. Within ...