Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning gamesEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Haffner scored 13 points as Evansville beat Missouri State 57-40 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Haffner went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Purple Aces (4-9, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Joshua Hughes added 11 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Tayshawn Comer scored 11. Dez White finished with 12 points, four assists and six steals for the Bears (7-6, 0-2). Missouri State also got 10 points, 12 rebounds and two steals from Michael Osei-Bonsu. Zaxton King had eight points. Evansville carried a slim three-point lead into halftime, as Haffner led the way with seven points. Evansville took the lead for what would be the final time on Haffner's 3-pointer with 18:44 remaining in the second half. His team would outscore Missouri State by 14 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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NoneBiden touts economic gains despite Americans’ poor opinions of job in officeJust like that, 2024 is over – and what a year it has been. From AI taking over the world to Elon Musk attempting the same, the tech landscape is in complete flux. However, as the VPN Editor at Tom's Guide, I'll be weighing in on something I'm better versed in than most – the best VPNs . Predictable, eh? VPNs have continued to be a seriously hot property throughout the year, as people worldwide are becoming more and more concerned about protecting their privacy. Combine that with the increased fragmentation and skyrocketing cost of streaming services, and you've got yourself the perfect storm for VPN obsession. From a bigger focus on privacy to an ongoing rivalry between two particular providers, here I'll be running down my VPN predictions for 2025. 1. Moving beyond VPN 2024 saw a number of VPN providers branch out from their core product to offer wider online privacy and security. For example, IPVanish introduced a private, cloud-based browser and its own link checker , Surfshark further bolstered its Alternative ID and Alternative Number tech, while NordVPN and ExpressVPN added a huge amount of features – but I'll talk about that in a moment. It's clear that real people are looking for more comprehensive privacy suites compared to just a VPN. After all, VPN providers are profit-making enterprises at the end of the day, so they wouldn't be investing money into developing these products if they weren't being used. Therefore, it only makes sense that even more providers will follow suit. Top of my list is Private Internet Access (PIA). It's part of the Kape Technologies family – which also includes ExpressVPN and CyberGhost – which means there's potential investment there. It's also one of the few highly rated VPN services that doesn't offer anything beyond a very capable VPN, making it ripe for expansion. I've got my fingers crossed here, as PIA is a very good product that's great for advanced users. 2. ExpressVPN vs NordVPN rivalry continues When it comes to discussing the biggest and best VPN providers, the conversation almost involves both ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Both are extremely well made, but in the last couple of years, NordVPN has developed tons of smart new features like Threat Protection Pro , Cyber Insurance and NordPass , while ExpressVPN stayed much the same, only launching the free ExpressVPN Keys password manager. However, in 2024, ExpressVPN played an effective game of catch-up, matching just about everything NordVPN had launched mere months before. This included new expert features for better configuration , Dedicated IP , Identity Defender , Credit Scanner , and even the global roaming eSIM service holiday.com . The big difference is that ExpressVPN offers all of this in one plan, while NordVPN lets you pick and choose what you want – meaning NordVPN appears much cheaper, but if you'll use everything, ExpressVPN is the better choice. All this led me to wonder if ExpressVPN was actually becoming a bit of a bargain . In 2025, I don't expect either side to let up. Although NordVPN may look to be on the front foot right now, ExpressVPN is clearly on the offensive, and if it can get ahead of its rival and launch something original first, the tables may turn. 3. More independent audits One of the most important things a VPN provider has to do is convince you that its privacy claims can be trusted, and the easiest way of doing that is by getting a trusted third party to corroborate this. This is done through auditing, which is the process of inviting a dedicated auditing firm – PwC, Deloitte, FSecure etc. – in-house to try and find proof that everything is as it should be. While not a foolproof method, a successful audit is a very good sign that a VPN provider has secure infrastructure, and is living up to what it promises in its no-logs policy. Most big names have undergone multiple audits, but a standout name that hasn't is PrivadoVPN . We rate it as the best free VPN , but one of its few downsides is that we don't have third-party proof that it doesn't collect logs on its users. I've no reason to disbelieve PrivadoVPN's claims, but when you consider even small players like Opera VPN have undergone audits , Privado's lack of one could become a red flag. I've got my fingers crossed it comes through with one in 2025 – and you can almost guarantee that big names like ExpressVPN and NordVPN will also undergo further checks next year. 4. Rising prices This should come as no surprise, but with rising costs in energy and employment, VPNs are becoming more expensive to run. Of course, big players aren't exactly strapped for cash, but I expect to see at least a couple of well-known providers crank up the prices in 2025. This will likely be most evident in January and February, because a lot of VPNs carry on their Black Friday VPN deals through to the holiday period, and then revert their pricing to the effective maximum until Spring. If you're looking for a bargain, you may well be best off signing up before the New Year.
Simone Biles is rocking with a new ‘do. “I cut my hair,” Biles, 27, captioned a Saturday, November 30, Instagram Story mirror selfie. In the snap, the Olympian posed for a pic with husband Jonathan Owens , as they both dressed casually in neutral-colored sweatpants and long-sleeved shirts. Biles, for her part, showed off her hair transformation. She wore her locks down in a bob chopped to her chin and curled at the edges. Days earlier, Biles wore her long tresses in a high pony for Owens’ Thanksgiving Day football game between his Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. After the Bears lost 20-23, the 29-year-old NFL safety and Biles traveled home to Chicago for a belated Thanksgiving meal. “Holidays are revolving around sports right now, especially in the football world with them sometimes playing,” Biles exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month. “We’ll just have a chef come and cook. I think some of his teammates will come through and grab a plate, especially if they don’t have family in the area. It is a little bit more difficult, but it is kind of nice that we can just relax. It will be prepared by the time we get home.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Biles has been a staple at Owens’ Bears games throughout the 2024-2025 season, often wearing her hair down in braids or in a tight ponytail. No matter which hairstyle Biles chose, she’s learned to accept the way it looked. “I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional,” she told Elle earlier this year. But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore. Most of the backlash we get is from our own community, which is unfortunate. I don’t really care if my edges aren’t smooth.” She added, “We’ve been able to take care of our hair better and take care of our beauty routines better. ... I understand and realize I have to take care of my physical appearance as well as my mental. I’m finally learning to love my hair and the texture that I have and the styles that I can do.”
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