The Pentagon expanded its GenAI.mil platform with xAI and Google to boost military AI use, sparking privacy debates.

UK defends free speech after U.S. bans visas of some individuals, including a former Labour adviser.

Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos is entering the 2026 NFL Draft after dropping his appeal for an extra year of college eligibility.

ADHD stimulants boost focus by increasing alertness and motivation, not attention, a study finds.

Zelenskyy warns Russia uses fake firms to dodge sanctions, deploys Oreshnik missiles in Belarus, and partners with China, while drone attacks in Kyiv injure five.

India's LAM coke import limits are driving up steel costs by 20–25%, threatening industry competitiveness.

Israel ranks last in global brand index for second year, hit by war in Gaza and declining global favor.

A Christmas Day shooting in a Cambridge home left two injured, prompting an ongoing police investigation with no details yet available.

A 12-year-old boy missing since Christmas morning in Atlanta was found safe and healthy.

Alaska Airlines canceled all flights on Christmas Day 2025 due to a software update that caused a nationwide IT failure.