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....

just now (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…...

just now (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…...

just now (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 (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…...

1+ 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…...

1+ min ago (119+ words) Fourteen people " all but one San Bernardino County workers " died in that conference room, while 22 were wounded. The Dec. 2, 2015, shooting shook the city, region and nation, setting off memories ... It's been 10 years since a county employee and his wife opened fire during a holiday-themed training in San Bernardino. Fourteen people " all but one San Bernardino County workers " died in that conference room, while 22 were wounded. The Dec. 2, 2015, shooting shook the city, region and nation, setting off memories and trauma that last until today. Here's a look at key events that occurred before the first bullets were fired, on that tragic day and in the years that have since passed....

1+ min ago (434+ words) President Donald Trump crowed about the "magnificent" ballroom he's planning at the White House, prompting a wave of outraged reactions. The president set off shockwaves by abruptly demolishing the East Wing last month in preparation for the ballroom he's been musing about, and he hyped his plans Sunday night on Truth Social after a report last week showed him at odds with architect James McCrery II over the size and scale of the project. Trump statement on Truth Social posted Nov. 30, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. EST Other social media users offered reactions, fact checks and other commentary. "I must have missed Trump on the campaign trail saying that building a ballroom at the White House was one of his top priorities," posted NBC News reporter Lawrence Hurley. "That's all well and good, but it does nothing for me or other ordinary taxpayers," opined…...

2+ min ago (147+ words) Indianapolis Colts defensive back and former University of Cincinnati Bearcats standout Sauce Gardner was helped off the field and taken to the locker room during the first quarter of the Colts' NFL Week 13 game against the Houston Texans. The Colts announced that Gardner was questionable to return with a calf injury. The New York Jets traded Gardner to the Colts Nov. 4, ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. The Jets received 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and receiver AD Mitchell. Gardner'was declared out'by head coach Aaron Glenn for the Jets' game against the Bengals'in NFL Week 8 at Paycor Stadium. Gardner was'in the NFL's concussion protocol. Gardner, the fourth overall pick'in the 2022 NFL draft'by the Jets, signed a four-year, $120.4 million extension in July. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Sauce Gardner, Colts DB who starred for UC Bearcats, has calf injury...

2+ min ago (457+ words) New Yorkers could face a messy commutes Tuesday as a Nor'easter blows in just in time for the morning rush hour " as the suburbs could get covered in up to 4 inches of snow. The storm is expected to blow into the Big Apple around 6 a.m., bringing a wintry mix of snow flurries and rain that will lead to slippery roads for commuters heading back into town after the holiday weekend. Snow is not expected to accumulate in the city, and will likely transition into rain alone by 9 a.m., according to FOX meteorologist Cody Braud. But the rain is forecast to persist throughout the day, and the roads will likely remain wet and slick well into the evening commute. The weather is expected to remain past midnight, but will be cleared out of the metro area by Wednesday morning. "NYC is likely to…...