New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins turned heads Sunday (December 14) by arriving at Gillette Stadium without a shirt or shoes. Snow fell steadily in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with temperatures hovering around 32 degrees Fahrenheit during this crucial AFC East game against the Buffalo Bills. Hollins’ daring entrance quickly went viral, showcasing his famously quirky routine in extreme winter conditions. Why did Mack Hollins go barefoot? Mack Hollins has embraced a barefoot lifestyle for years, rooted in a philosophy of natural movement and health benefits. He previously shared his story and explained how it all started. “It started six or seven years ago. I think it started when I was a little kid, but it started again about 6-7 years ago,” he previously said, according to CBS Boston. “I met some trainers called Melbourne Muscular Therapy in Australia. I flew them from Australia to Philly. They showed up, and the way you look at me is the way I looked at them. They were walking around Philly barefoot. I thought maybe they sent the wrong guys here,” he added. “But that was their philosophy, to be barefoot and get back to your original ways of moving. It grew into me practicing barefoot all the time for two or three years. Then, probably in the last two or three years, I understood what’s the point?” He also noted practical benefits, such as packing lighter for road trips. Hollins even continued shirtless warmups, proving his dedication despite the cold. High-Stakes Game The Patriots entered the game at 11-2, aiming to clinch the AFC East title with a win over the 9-4 Bills. Hollins, who faced his former team after playing in Buffalo last season, added personal intrigue. A win would end Buffalo’s five-year division dominance and boost New England’s playoff positioning. Mack Hollins’ NFL Journey and 2025 Performance In his first year with the Patriots, the veteran receiver has contributed remarkably. Hollins boasts 35 receptions for 440 yards and two touchdowns this season. His career spanned several teams, starting with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 (part of their Super Bowl winning squad), and then with the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons and the Bills. This latest stunt cements his reputation as one of the NFL’s most unique personalities, mixing toughness with individuality on a snowy December day.

Lionel Messi presented Sunil Chhetri with a signed Argentina jersey on stage. This gesture drew the loudest cheers, symbolizing respect between the World Cup winner and India’s all-time leading scorer. Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, right, with Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri during the ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’, at Wankhede Stadium.(PTI) Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 has created unforgettable moments for football enthusiasts across the country. The Argentine superstar’s visit, spanning Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, has brought joy to thousands. One standout highlight was Messi’s thoughtful gesture towards Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri, which left fans emotional and praising the wholesome interaction between two global icons. Lionel Messi’s India Tour The tour kicked off on December 13 in Kolkata at Salt Lake Stadium. Unfortunately, crowd management issues forced Messi to leave early amid frustration from fans. However, the mood brightened in Hyderabad, where around 50,000 participants enjoyed a smooth event at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The Mumbai leg on December 14 at the Wankhede Stadium was the highlight of the tour. Accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, Messi electrified the crowd. Fans filled stands named after cricketing greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, singing enthusiastically as the trio greeted players and kicked balls into the audience. Iconic Messi-Chhetri moment wins hearts The night’s most poignant scene unfolded when Messi presented a signed Argentina shirt to Sunil Chhetri on stage. This gesture drew the loudest cheers, symbolizing respect between the World Cup winner and India’s all-time leading scorer. Chhetri, who took part in a celebrity 7-a-side exhibition match and even scored a goal, shared a warm handshake and hug with Messi. The exchange highlighted football’s power to unite generations and borders. Reactions on social media Star-studded encounters and admiration from fans Lionel Messi’s Mumbai visit also featured a memorable meeting with cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who presented him with an autographed India jersey from the 2011 World Cup. The duo’s interaction bridged cricket and football, thrilling the participants. Messi, Suarez and De Paul got further involved by interacting with young footballers from the Project Maha-Deva program and taking a tour of the ground. The one-hour program went smoothly and contrasted earlier hiccups. Messi kicked penalties, waved the Indian flag and soaked up the atmosphere and created lasting memories. Bollywood stars and dignitaries added glamour, but the focus remained on Messi and his connections with Indian sporting heroes. As the tour heads to New Delhi, fans are hoping for more such heartfelt exchanges. This whirlwind journey reminds everyone why Messi is celebrated worldwide, not just for his skills, but for his humility and grace.

Elon Musk’s X introduced iOS widgets, which allow users to access news, shortcuts and notifications on their screens. The home screen has a single ‘X News Highlights’ widget, while the lock screen offers several widgets, including notifications and Grok AI interactions. Oddly enough, as 9to5Mac points out, the first home screen widget for iPhones was shown at WWDC 2020 during a teaser video for iOS 14, but the feature never really arrived. Since then, Twitter has seen a change of CEO from Jack Dorsey to Parag Agrawal and the subsequent acquisition of the company by Elon Musk. Musk went on to dismantle the legacy verification program, create a paid verification system, change the name of the company to X, create xAI, launch the Grok chatbot, integrate it deeply into the platform, merge X and xAI, and even launch a person encyclopedia before the new update was announced. Now that the widgets on X are finally here, let’s take a look at what they have to offer. X Widgets for iOS: What to Expect For now, X brings only a single widget called “X News Highlights” to the home screen, which provides headlines on trending topics on the social media platform. If a user clicks on any of those headlines, they will be redirected to the X app to see the full news. As 9to5Mac notes, the widget comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large, which means it can fit well on your screen. Meanwhile, the X widgets for the lock screen are much more varied. Currently, the app offers “X Notifications,” which shows the notification count for users, and “X Messages,” which shows unread messages in X chat. There are also separate widgets for Grok AI. One of them leads directly to a chat with the AI, while the other enables voice-based interaction. Again, there are both large and small variants of these widgets, giving users a choice in how they want them to fit on their screen. X notifications overhaul for iOS A user on X has revealed that the social media platform is also redesigning the notifications page on iOS. The image shared by the user shows that the company might be adding more visual elements to notifications. However, Nikita Bier, head of product at X, says the new notifications page isn’t quite ready yet. X’s explanation suggests that users may be greeted with a revamped notification page in the not-too-distant future.

Bitter cold will grip New York City, but snow is expected to taper off by Sunday afternoon. It will see clear skies and falling temperatures as a fast-moving winter storm moves through the Northeast, according to Bloomberg. New York and Washington could see about 4 inches of snow, with Long Island receiving up to 5 inches. Philadelphia, central New Jersey, southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod could get as much as 6 inches, while Boston is expected to see about 2 inches. After the snow tapers off during the day, skies will clear, and temperatures will drop well below freezing this evening, the report said. Central Park in New York is expected to reach 18°F (-8°C), Washington 17°F and Boston 14°F. Winter storm warnings and weather advisories extend from Eastern Virginia to Cape Cod. In Foxborough, the day is mostly cloudy with periods of light snow. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of about 32°F, with north-northwest winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph, according to weather.com. There is a 70% chance of snow, although accumulations will likely remain less than an inch. Overnight, clouds will gradually clear, bringing colder conditions with lows near 12°F. Winds will continue from the north-northwest at speeds of 10 to 20 mph. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for the entire Tri-State area until 11:00 a.m. Monday. NWS Boston Stock Update Snow will generally taper off in western Massachusetts by afternoon; however, it would witness the bitter cold. Snow will end in Connecticut, while eastern Massachusetts could see snow continuing into the afternoon, NWS Boston on X said, adding that Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts could receive 2–4 inches, with some areas near the southern coast possibly seeing 5–6 inches. Areas north of I-90 can expect a light dusting of up to 2 inches. A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the United States, stretching from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast, as cold weather advisories cover areas from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasts call for Atlanta to drop to 19°F overnight, Nashville to 12°F, Chicago to 7°F, and Indianapolis to drop to -2°F, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Calm winds are expected to exacerbate the chill, making temperatures feel even colder and increasing the risk of frostbite for anyone with uncovered skin. Meanwhile, crews throughout Greater Cincinnati cleared roads to keep them passable after heavy snowfall left between two and seven inches across the region Saturday. The record snowfall ended overnight, but extremely cold air has since moved in, making Sunday and Monday First Alarm Weather Days. To prevent frostbite and hypothermia, NWS advised dressing in layers, keeping skin covered and limiting time outdoors, and further stating that if you suspect someone is suffering from either condition, seek immediate medical attention.

Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has stated that there is the potential for high waves in a number of waters in North Sumatra. The potential for high waves reaches 1.25 to 2.5 meters. As reported by Antara, Monday (15/12/2025), a number of waters in North Sumatra are the waters west of the Nias Islands, the waters west of the Batu Islands and the Indian Ocean west of the Nias Islands. “Sea wave conditions as high as 1.25 to 2.5 meters have the potential to occur from 15 to 17 December 2025,” said Rizky Ramadhan, BMKG forecaster for the Belawan Maritime Class II Meteorological Station in Medan. PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT The increase in wind speed and wave height was caused by Tropical Cyclone Bakung (9.0 LS 94.9°E) in the Indian Ocean southwest of Lampung, Cyclone Seed 925 (3.9°1.5 90.3E) in the Indian Ocean west of Bengkulu 1.93″ (Cyclone Seed1.93″) 112.7-E) in the Indian Ocean south of East Java Wind patterns in the northern part of Indonesia generally move from northwest to northeast with wind speeds ranging from 4-20 knots In southern Indonesia they generally move from southwest to northwest with wind speeds ranging from 6-25 knots, while the wind speed reaches 21 meters. safety of ferry navigation (deck/deck).

Jakarta – Depok police arrested two debt collectors or eagle eyes (matel) who were operating on Jalan Juanda and went viral on social media. The two matels are BEK and DPK. “The two perpetrators have been arrested,” Head of Criminal Investigation Unit for the Depok Metro Police, Commissioner Made Oka, told journalists on Sunday (14/12/2025). SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT Made said the two of them hit the victim. They even damaged the car the victim was driving. “The offender also hit the victim and also kicked the car body until it was dented on several sides and the right-hand side mirror cracked,” he explained. Not only that, BEK and DPK confiscated the car’s STNK. At that time, local residents helped the victim. “Then the offender took the car keys and the victim’s vehicle registration was taken away by the offender, then the victim, assisted by local residents, managed to secure his vehicle even though it was currently damaged,” he said. He explained that the incident took place on Saturday (13/12) at 15.17 WIB. At that time, the victim was traveling from Jl. Raya Bogor in the direction of Jl. Margonda Raya was driving a red Mazda 2 car belonging to the victim’s friend. “In front of Pesona Square Mall, the victim was stopped by an unknown person who shouted at the victim and asked the victim to get out of the car,” he said. (deck/deck)

Djakarta – An earthquake with magnitude (M) 4.7 occurred in Sabang, Aceh. The depth of the earthquake was 17 km. Through its X account, BMKG reported that the earthquake occurred on Sunday (14/12/2025) at 23.21 WIB. The earthquake was 147 km northwest of Sabang City, Aceh. “Earthquake Magnitude: 4.7,” BMKG wrote. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT The coordinates of the earthquake are at 6.46 North latitude and 94.12 East longitude. BMKG said that earthquake information may change as the data becomes complete. “Disclaimer: This information prioritizes speed, so the data processing results are not yet stable and may change as the data is completed,” he added. (deck/deck)

Jakarta – Bogor Police Chief AKBP Wikha Ardilestanto held an explanation of the 2025 Regional Police Headquarters Ceremony and the Bogor Police Monthly Operational Event. This agenda is expected to further strengthen solidarity in carrying out the task of serving, protecting and nurturing the community. This agenda will be held at Camp River Park, Babakan Madang, Bogor Regency on December 12-13, 2025. Participants consist of the Deputy Chief of Police of Bogor, Heads of Divisions, Kasat and Kasi to all Chiefs of Police in the ranks. Scroll to continue with content “As the name of the activity indicates, this is an elaboration of the 2025 Kasatwil Apel that was held some time ago. In accordance with the order of the National Police Chief, Lami invited the ranks to make the Kasatwil Ale as a momentum to increase their professionalism, be responsive to the presence of complaints, and ensure that the police is a solution in the complaints, AKBP Wikha.” are not only law enforcement officers, but also government officials. We must translate the spirit of the 2025 Kasatwil Apple into real action, to ensure that every citizen of Bogor feels genuinely and professionally served. This is the true manifestation of the Precision Police,” he continued. Photo: Description of the 2025 Kasatwil call and monthly operational events for the Bogor Police. (special document) The agenda started with the Bogor Police Monthly Operational Event. At the end of the first session, AKBP Wikha also delivered material. He conveyed several important points he got when he participated in the 24-26 November 2025 2025 Regional Police Headquarters call held by the National Police at the Korbrimob Training Center, Cikeas. As was the case at the 2025 Regional Police Headquarters ceremony, the Deputy Chief of Police, S. and Chief of Police, S. Police Chiefs of the Regional Police also carried out Dalmas training with full equipment heat feeling of wearing full Dalmas clothes. However, everyone seemed enthusiastic about participating in the training. Photo: Description of the 2025 operational call for the Bogor. Still on the first day of the event, Bogor police personnel were also given motivation and self-healing from the evening reflection and the reading of the Bhayangkara Knights Pledge by AKBP Wikha, following is the pledge: Photo: Description of the 2025 Regional Chief of Satwil Call and Monthly Operational Events for the Bogor Police. By asking for the blessing of the Almighty God, under the banner of the Red and White, before the fire of struggle of the Indonesian people, we, the Bhayangkara Knights, pledge to build a Police that Protect, A Police that protects, A Police that is loved and a Police that is trusted by the public. For the sake of God Almighty, for the sake of the nation and the state, for the sake of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia, we promise to be true to our promise. We are upright, we are loyal to the life and glory of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia, long long live the Republic of Indonesia. Description of the 2025 operational event for the Bogor. The second day was filled with activities in the Sentul area. The activity ended on Saturday (12/13). 2025 Kasatwil call and monthly operational events. Message from the National Police Chief at the 2025 Regional Police Chief. Listyo Sigit Prabowo advised all members of the National Police to follow the attitude and spirit of previous Polri seniors was conveyed by the National Police Chief when he led a rally on the values of the Bhayangkara Knights held at the headquarters of the Cikeas National Police Mobile Brigade, West Java on Tuesday (25/11). He asked all members of the National Police to unite their spirits. “Tonight is not a meaningless night, tonight is a night where we all resolve unite, unite our spirits, forget our differences, unite our ranks to protect our beloved institution, uphold the spirit of Tribrata and Catur Prasetya, uphold the spirit of the Bhayangkara warriors to continue to render the best service for the institution and Sigit of this country at that moment,” said General. General Sigit reminded members that rank and position are not everything. He asked all ranks of the National Police to uphold the nation and state “Our honor is not rank, not position, but how we render sincere service to this institution, to this nation, to the security of this country,” he said. “We can change, positions can also come to us, but what must not happen is that our enthusiasm, the fire spirit of our seniors must continue to be stimulated, we ignite it, we spread it to the whole police family, all our subordinates wherever they are,” he added. He also asked that the spirit should continue to be encouraged by members of the National Police. He asked that this spirit never die. “All our future generations, the spirit of Bhayangkara to protect the country, to protect our institutions, should continue to burn, burn and become even brighter,” he said. After that, General Sigit immediately read the Bhayangkara Knights Pledge. The reading of this pledge was also by all participants in the rally followed (day/week).

Jakarta – Governor of North Sumatra, Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, emphasized the importance of cooperation, communication and interaction between elements of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) as the key to successful development and improving community welfare in North Sumatra. This confirmation was conveyed by Bobby Nasution during a welcoming ceremony for the Regional Military Commander (Pangdam) I/Bukit Barisan from Maj Gen TNI Rio Firdianto to Maj Gen TNI Hendy Antariksa held at the Kodam I/BB Soldier Hall, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Medan. “Welcome to North Sumatra to Mr. Major General TNI Hendy Antariksa as Pangdam I/BB. Happy service,” Bobby said in a written statement on Sunday (14/12/2025). Scroll to continue content Bobby hopes that the synergy between the North Sumatra Provincial Government and Kodam I/Bukit Barisan can continue in accordance with the tagline North Sumatra Berkah Collaboration, in order to face and solve various problems in the region. To TNI Major General Rio Firdianto, who is currently serving as Intelligence Assistant to the TNI Commander, Bobby expressed his appreciation for the service he has rendered, as well as best wishes for his new mandate. “Our prayers are for Bang Rio, hopefully he will always be successful, healthy and surrounded by good people,” he said. Bobby also remembered the figure of Rio Firdianto during his tenure as Pangdam I/Bukit Barisan in two main ways. First, a strong soldierly spirit in attending to internal needs and maintaining the morale of Kodam I/BB personnel. Second, his ability to build and maintain good external relations with Forkopimda and all stakeholders, or in Medan community terms, is known as someone who is good at making friends. “All agencies will be strong if they cooperate with each other, unite and maintain cohesion for the welfare of society. Bang Rio is an example of this,” he said. Meanwhile, Rio Firdianto said that in dealing with flood and landslide disasters, Kodam I/Bukit Barisan has opened road access along 46 kilometers in the affected area. So far, as many as 20 companies have been deployed to open the remaining 20 kilometers of route that is still isolated. “I conveyed what we did in disaster management to the new regional commander I/BB, Mr. Hendy Antariksa,” Rio said. Rio also emphasized the importance of evaluating the granting of permits and monitoring forest management to minimize the potential for future disasters. “The handling of flood and landslide disasters in North Sumatra is quite good, comprehensive and systematic because Forkopimda and stakeholders are solid and united,” he said. On the other hand, Hendy Antariksa stated that the position of Military Commander is a mandate that will be carried out as best as possible. He also asked for support from all Forkopimda and stakeholders in North Sumatra. “I ask for support from all parties so that I can carry out this task as well as possible,” he concluded. The welcoming ceremony for Pangdam I/Bukit Barisan was also attended by North Sumatra Forkopimda officials, North Sumatra Deputy Governor Surya, Chairman of the North Sumatra PKK TP Kahiyang Ayu, and Acting Regional Secretary of North Sumatra Province Sulaiman Harahap. (acn/ega)

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto summoned a number of Red and White Cabinet Ministers to his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java. A number of things were discussed at the meeting, from disaster management in Aceh, West Sumatra, North Sumatra, to preparations for the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holidays. This was conveyed by Cabinet Secretary (Sekab) Teddy Indra Wijaya through a post on the Cabinet Secretariat’s Instagram. The meeting in Hambalang took place on Sunday (14/12/2025) after Prabowo conducted a direct inspection of the disaster-stricken places several days earlier. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT Teddy revealed that Prabowo asked for a number of things about disaster management. Start by building temporary and permanent housing for the victims. “Construction of temporary and permanent housing for all residents affected by the disaster in Sumatra. The President wants this to be completed as soon as possible,” Teddy said. Teddy said Prabowo asked the relevant locations for additional heavy equipment and clean water trucks. Not only that, the Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo has been asked to ensure that everything the refugees need is met. “Maximum addition of heavy equipment and drinking water trucks, clean water supplies and portable toilets, especially in the most affected places. The President wants the Minister of Public Works to ensure that all refugees receive these needs,” he said. Apart from that, Prabowo also discussed the stability of prices of basic commodities before Christmas. Prabowo, Teddy said, also asked for a price reduction or discount for toll rates and public transport tickets during Christmas. “Developments in the stability of food security and prices of basic necessities. Apart from that, the latest economic developments in the country, including customs and taxes,” he said. “Providing incentives to various sectors to ensure smooth year-end holidays, especially significant price reductions for toll road fares, air tickets, trains, ships and other public facilities,” he added. (deck/lir)