Michael Garcia sworn in as Santa Fe’s new mayor, focusing on transparency, housing, and accountability.

Newark's violent crime dropped 19% in 2025, with homicides at their lowest since 1953, due to data-driven reforms and improved policing.

Israeli soldiers jailed for damaging Palestinian cars in Deir Dibwan; commanders barred from combat.

Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback faces allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old former student, which he denies.

The Aeta tribe fights government plans to displace them from ancestral land for a new smart city project.

Lone actors and small groups pose the top terrorism threat to U.S. New Year’s events, prompting security warnings despite low overall risk.

Union launches Jal Seva Assessment to boost rural water access and accountability.

CRPF gives radios to remote Chhattisgarh villages to boost access to info and reduce misinformation.

U.S. bond market turmoil persists due to rising yields, deficits, and investor fears over fiscal policy.

Bahrain will raise foreign worker permit fees starting Jan. 1, 2026, as part of labor reforms.