Five California laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, strengthen pet protections by closing loopholes, banning deceptive sales, and expanding veterinary care access.

Alicia Johnson made history as Georgia’s first Black woman elected to a partisan statewide office, winning a Public Service Commission seat amid voter backlash over rising electricity costs.

Rookie tackle Will Campbell, injured in Week 12, is set to return to practice and may play in the season finale or playoffs.

Tokelauans in NZ launch a digital corridor to connect diaspora with Atafu for remote work and development despite internet challenges.

A 73-year-old Pueblo woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing death of her 85-year-old husband at a senior living center.

UP security forces trained on India’s first semi-high-speed rail’s security systems.

DHS launched a fraud probe in Minneapolis; details withheld.

James Holt, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s top aide, is leaving his role at Archewell Philanthropies after nearly a decade to return to London with his family.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is a game-time decision for Sunday’s finale due to a hand fracture, with backup Max Brosmer likely to start if he’s out.

The final Lotto Max draw of 2025 offers a $129 million jackpot in Toronto, with results set for 9:30 p.m. ET.