Packers seal crucial NFC North win over Bears in thrilling fashion at Lambeau Field

An instant classic occurred at Lambeau Field on Sunday night as the latest chapter of the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears rivalry came down to the wire.

In the end, the home crowd was screaming, "Go, Pack, Go!"

The Packers took down their NFC North foe, 28-21, thanks to cornerback Keisean Nixon intercepting Caleb Williams in the end zone on fourth-and-1 with 27 seconds remaining in the game.

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The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth nail-biter, as it began with a Green Bay 21-14 lead. That was until the Bears melted 8:32 of clock, going 17 plays and 83 yards to see rookie tight end Colston Loveland find the end zone on a great call by head coach Ben Johnson, as Williams rolled out in play-action and found his man.

With the game tied at 21 apiece, Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense were looking to respond, and they did just that.

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Love orchestrated an eight-play drive, where veteran running back Josh Jacobs played a vital role in getting the ball downfield, including a 21-yard run on third-and-2 from Chicago’s 28-yard line. A few plays later, Jacobs broke through the line of scrimmage into the end zone to take a 28-21 lead after the extra point was good.

Williams and the Bears still had enough time to get down the field themselves and potentially tie, or win, the game. On the first play of the drive, things looked promising when rookie Luther Burden III caught a 27-yard pass to immediately get into Green Bay territory. Then, Williams, scrambling out to his right, found Devin Duvernay for just his second catch of the year — a 24-yard strike that had the Bears just outside the red zone.

The Bears were attempting to just get a first down when Kyle Monangai ran it with 35 seconds left on third-and-1, but he was stuffed and forced a fourth down. That’s when Williams attempted to go for the end zone instead of just the first down and he was late seeing Cole Kmet.

Kmet had room, but the ball was underthrown and Nixon was there to make the game-sealing play.

It was a true battle of two of the best teams in the NFC, let alone their own division. But Love threw three touchdowns in this one, two of which going to the game’s leading receiver, Christian Watson, who had only four catches for 89 yards.

There was also a perfect play call near the end of the first half when dual-threat Bo Melton broke free for a 45-yard touchdown catch. The Packers also welcomed back Jayden Reed to their mix of wide receivers, as he had four catches for 31 yards.

Jacobs finished the game with 86 yards on the ground on 20 carries and his touchdown, while the Bears saw D’Andre Swift lead the way in that category with 63 yards on 13 carries. Monangai added 57 yards on 14 touches in the backfield.

Williams was 19-for-35 passing for 186 yards with his two touchdowns.

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Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth

The Trump administration is reshaping when Americans can enter national parks for free – adding President Donald Trump's birthday as a fee-free day while eliminating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth in a move already drawing criticism from civil rights leaders.

Although presidents often revise the list, the changes are sparking criticism from civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers who say the removals undercut holidays that honor Black Americans’ history and contributions.

The shift in free-entry days marks a notable break from the 2025 calendar, which leaned heavily on long-established public lands celebrations and civil rights observances.

This year’s lineup included Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, National Public Lands Day, and the kickoff to National Park Week – all of which disappear under the 2026 schedule.

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In their place, the Trump administration has added a slate of historically themed or presidentially-aligned dates. President Donald Trump’s birthday on June 14 becomes a fee-free day for the first time, as do Constitution Day, the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service, and the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt.

The agency is also shifting some observances to federal holidays with broader national recognition, including Presidents' Day, Memorial Day and a three-day Independence Day weekend.

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Veterans Day remains the lone date carried over from both years, underscoring how dramatically the free-day calendar is being remade heading into 2026.

FOX 5 in DC reported that some civil rights leaders have voiced opposition to the changes.

National Parks Conservation Association spokesperson Kristen Brengel told the station that the elimination of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is concerning, adding that the day had become a popular day of service for community groups that use it to conduct volunteer projects at the parks.

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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., also weighed in on the changes in a post on X on Friday.

"Let’s be clear here: both MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth were free entry days last year," she wrote. "The President didn’t just add his own birthday to the list, he removed both of these holidays that mark Black Americans’ struggle for civil rights and freedom. Our country deserves better."

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House regarding the changes.

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The Department of Interior is pairing the new free-day schedule with a broader overhaul of how visitors access national parks beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

The agency is rolling out fully digital America the Beautiful passes – including annual, military, senior, fourth-grade and access passes – that can be purchased and displayed on mobile devices through Recreation.gov. Visitors will be able to activate passes instantly and still link them to physical cards if needed.

Officials say updated validation tools and new training for park staff are intended to speed up entrance lines and simplify visitor experiences across the system.

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"President Trump’s leadership always puts American families first," Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said. "These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations."

The department is also refreshing annual pass designs with new patriotic artwork that will appear on both digital and physical versions.

Alongside the digital rollout, the administration announced it is shifting its fee structure to emphasize lower costs for U.S. residents and higher prices for international visitors.

The annual pass will remain $80 for Americans but jump to $250 for nonresidents. Foreign visitors who do not hold a pass will pay an added $100 per person at 11 of the most visited national parks.

The agency is also broadening access for motorcycle riders by allowing all America the Beautiful passes to cover two motorcycles instead of one.

Interior officials say the increased revenue from higher nonresident fees will be directed toward facility upgrades, maintenance projects, and visitor services across the park system.

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