The USDA restores whole milk in school lunches for grades K–5 starting in 2026, reversing a 2018 rule.

Mets owner Steve Cohen defends $341M+ payroll, rejects criticism despite key player losses and rising spending.

New York ends 100-foot rule, making homeowners pay full cost for new gas connections.

Super Saturday draws over 1,000 shoppers to Kentucky Oaks Mall amid record holiday rush.

Gonzaga faces injured, struggling Oregon in a high-stakes 2025 nonconference showdown.

Japan launches $19B AI project with SoftBank and government funding to build a national AI system by 2026.

Prenatal heat and humidity exposure stunts child growth, especially in South Asia, a study finds.

A Florida woman was jailed without bond after allegedly pushing a 6-year-old boy underwater in a resort pool.

Pakistan and China signed 24 deals in Beijing to boost digital ties, focusing on tech infrastructure, training, and IT growth.

Arson suspected in fire that destroyed seven portable restrooms near South Haven, Michigan’s water treatment plant early Saturday, December 20, 2025.