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

A $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot was won in Arkansas on Christmas Eve, ending a three-month drought.

A Columbus firefighter was charged with DUI and hit-skip after a Christmas Eve crash in Licking County.

Trump backs conspiracy theorist Lindell for Minnesota governor, raising GOP concerns over 2026 race.

USMNT defender Chris Richards injured his foot in a match vs. Arsenal, is doubtful for next game, and may miss upcoming fixtures.

Chicago police warn of early morning robberies in River North, Dec. 13–21, where groups stole phones and money using Apple Pay and Zelle, sometimes with force.

Aflac suffered a June 2025 data breach impacting 22.6 million people, exposing sensitive info, but no fraud has been found.

Samsung launches its first in-house GPU for the 2026 Galaxy S26, reducing reliance on outside suppliers.

The Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks aim to boost their records with defensive improvements and better offense post-Christmas.

Harvard rejects $200M demand from Trump administration, calling it a shakedown, as negotiations stall over oversight concerns.