Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most
A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk.
Christmas spirit returns to Jesus’ birthplace after more than two years of war
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem for the first time since the implementation of the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
Federal judge strikes down ‘gender secrecy’ policies in California public schools
A California public school policy barring teachers from informing parents about student gender identity changes was struck down by a federal judge on Monday.
Judge gives ‘green light’ to controversial New York law and more top headlines
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Judge gives ‘green light’ to controversial New York driver’s license law in blow to Trump admin
A judge ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to New York's Green Light Law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses with proof of legal U.S. residency.
Kamala Harris suggests mocking her cackle is sexist: ‘Out-of-touch standards’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that mocking of her distinctive laugh is sexist, criticizing what she described as outdated standards.
CBS didn’t include White House statement about Angel Parents in CECOT segment on ’60 Minutes’
The White House reportedly sent CBS a statement that was not included in a controversial "60 Minutes" segment pulled shortly before it was set to air on Sunday.
FBI violent crime arrests double in Trump’s first year compared to Biden record: ‘Massive strides’
FBI reports violent crime arrests roughly doubled under Trump administration, jumping from 6,000-7,000 annually to nearly 14,000 in first year.
Trump admin sues Illinois Gov. Pritzker over laws shielding migrants from courthouse arrests
The DOJ sued Illinois Gov. Pritzker over state laws protecting migrants from being detained at sensitive locations such as hospitals, day cares and courts.
NFL reporter responds to fake death rumor in hilarious fashion: ‘Glitch in the matrix’
Jane Slater debunked a false death rumor that spread online, clarifying she was alive and joking on X after social media users believed she had died at 40.



