A South African opposition party leader faces allegations of power abuse and political maneuvering ahead of the 2026 election.

India faces a $5.1 trillion manufacturing gap by 2047 without faster AI and tech adoption, despite progress in investments and policy.

The Texas Rangers canceled their 2026 Winter Caravan, marking the first time since 2005 due to logistical issues.

A mistrial was declared in the 2022 murder of Albuquerque pizzeria owner Rosario Zito after a juror was removed for military duty, leaving 11 jurors.

Critical Metals hit a 52-week high despite quarterly loss and high debt, advancing plans to restart a Congo mine.

South Dakota approved $48M in loans and grants for water projects, including $37M in state loans with $425K forgiven.

A Manchester man, Alexander Colbath, was arrested on Jan. 8 on felony charges including sexual assault and creating child abuse images, linked to incidents involving young girls in 2025.

BiLight launched flexible perovskite solar tech at CES 2026, including rollable panels and indoor-light-powered devices, targeting broad industry integration.

A 16-year-old boy died in a Baton Rouge shooting after a 24-year-old man accidentally fired a gun while startled.

A Kansas couple faces charges in an elder abuse case, with details still under investigation.