United States
Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats tap influencers to spread political message (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Idaho's domestic elk farms drawing criticism (Yahoo News)
With embrace of Native culture, St. Paul student finds his voice in state politics (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
New year brings new laws, including paid family leave (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
As people with disabilities live longer, Twin Cities facilities rework services (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
How are SNAP benefits changing? Here's what the program will look like in 2026 (Yahoo News)
DRAUGHON DRAWS: Season's Greetings from the North Carolina General Assembly (WRAL Raleigh)
These Miami residents choose to live without cars. What's it like? (Yahoo News)
Denver movie clubs rewrite the script on creating community post-pandemic (Denver Post)
3, 2, 1! Your guide to New Year's Eve in the Triangle (WRAL Raleigh)
Landlocked Colorado's seaplane enthusiasts want fewer takeoff and landing restrictions on state waters (Denver Post)
Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building? (WTOP Washington)
Woman, 30, stabbed to death during fight in her Bronx apartment building (Yahoo News)
The Action Center has been Lakewood’s community food pantry since 1968 (Denver Post)
A murder, a manhunt and the grandmother who wouldn't stop the search for her daughter's killer (NBC News)
Colorado prison backlogs for sex offender rehabilitation lead to missed parole dates, others getting out without treatment (Denver Post)
In a former church, the Denver Police Brotherhood Gym uses boxing to cultivate a community beacon (Denver Post)
Jazz: Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble playing two shows in Colorado (Denver Post)
Hit-and-run crash knocked out power for nearly 400 people in Raleigh (WRAL Raleigh)
From ‘South Park’ to ‘Love is Blind,’ Colorado’s pop culture spotlight was bright in 2025 (Denver Post)
Asia-Pacific
As Congress Turns 140, New Challenges In New Year (NDTV)
Tests: Top 10 highest run-scorers in 2025 (India Today)
'राहुल बाबा आप थकिए मत, अभी तो और हारना है...', कांग्रेस पर अमित शाह का तंज (India Today)
Osman Hadi murder: Meghalaya security agencies reject Bangladesh's claims of suspects entering India; call allegations 'misleading' (The Times of India)
If India don't want to shake hands, Pakistan have no desire either: Mohsin Naqvi (India Today)
Pakistan declares ex-army officer Adil Raja terrorist under schedule 4 (India Today)
National Conference MLA's Fund To Beautify J&K Temple Gets Local Support (NDTV)
Rajasthan government launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad' platform to strengthen governance in medical education (The Times of India)
Kashmiri Shawl Seller Assaulted in Uttarakhand, Bajrang Dal Leader Arrested (India Today)
Mumbai civic elections: Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi seal alliance (The Hindu)
School Assembly News Headlines (December 29): Top National, World, Sports, Education Updates (NDTV)
Leaders across parties pay tribute to Vijayakanth on second death anniversary (The Hindu)
Nasa astronaut reveals space gym for fitness on the Moon (India Today)
PM Office directs Coal India to list all subsidiaries by 2030 (The Hindu)
4th WT20I Live: India (16/0 in 1 ov), Smriti Mandhana off to a flying start (India Today)
In a day of reactions to Digvijaya's remarks on the RSS, Tharoor says Congress's organisation needs strengthening (The Hindu)
4,000 Aspirants, 102 Posts: Long Queues For Odisha Home Guard Jobs (NDTV)
Dhurandhar's Danish Pandor on reactions to violence in film: It's subjective (India Today)
IND vs SL: Jemimah Rodrigues out of 4th T20I as India make 2 changes (India Today)
'बिग बॉस' में अचानक घटा एक्ट्रेस का वजन, सर्जरी के बाद हुईं 'बॉडी शेम', बोलीं- किसी के लुक्स... (India Today)
Business
'He'd Be Nuts To Trust You Instantly,' 'Ramsey' Host Says After Woman Reveals A Year Of Financial Secrets And A $16K Mortgage Forbearance (Yahoo News)
Zepto Files Confidential IPO Papers With SEBI, Eyes Rs 11,000 Crore Via Issue (NDTV)
Guizhou: Western province looks to the future of big data (China Daily)
Many Americans make this 1 mistake with their 401(k)s and IRAs. Here's how to avoid leaving a headache for your heirs (Yahoo News)
Rising property taxes and HOA fees are crushing me as a single dad. How can I keep my home? (Yahoo News)
I'm a single father struggling with rising property taxes, increasing HOA fees, and the growing cost of staying in my home. What should I do? (Yahoo News)
Stocks sit near record highs as 'Santa Claus rally' builds, 2026 approaches: What to watch this week (Yahoo News)
Canadian economy shrank by 0.3% in October, the biggest slump in almost 3 years (CBC)
Fearing deportation, Hondurans in the US send more cash home than ever before (Yahoo News)
Shipbuilding push: Govt rolls out guidelines for two schemes with Rs 44,700 cr outlay; incentives target capacity, competitiveness (The Times of India)
Food delivery outlook: Experience, speed and value to shape India's growth story in 2026, say Swiggy and magicpin (The Times of India)
In the trades, apprentices are increasing, but not enough are making it to certification (CBC)
'An economic heart attack': Ray Dalio issued a stark warning to Americans. Here's the assets he likes for protection (Yahoo News)
Elon Musk Thinks Government Healthcare Is Like 'DMV As Your Doctor' — Touts Optimus, Grok As Better Alternatives: 'Will Provide Incredible…' (Yahoo News)
This ain't your parents' Game Boy: New gaming handhelds are powerful, pricey — and far from pocket-sized (CBC)
What new Jan. 1 laws mean for MN workers, immigrants, hunters and more (Yahoo News)
Warren Buffett Sends Wall Street a Final $400 Billion Warning: History Says the Stock Market Will Do This in 2026 (Yahoo News)
The Classic Brand Behind Cracker Barrel's Grocery Products (Yahoo News)
AIIB loans $250m for Beijing coal-to-gas conversion (China Daily)
Canada Post and union representing workers reach tentative agreement, agree not to strike (CBC)
Arts
Jake Paul, Andrew Tate both bloodied, beaten in separate boxing matches (Global News)
Hallmark movies bring more to B.C. than just film work. They impact the broader economy, too (CBC)
$100K of Pokémon cards gone in a minute, trading card store says (Yahoo News)
Ashley MacIsaac concert cancelled after AI wrongly accuses him of being sex offender (CBC)
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, December 28, 2025: Threatening to slip below 6% (Yahoo News)
Dhruv Rathee responds to Janhvi Kapoor thumbnail backlash (The Times of India)
6 under-the-radar stocks to play the AI boom in 2026: BofA (Yahoo News)
Tariff rebate checks are 'not really on the table.' Here's why. (Yahoo News)
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit (CBS News)
Krystle REACTS to replacing Tamannaah in Dhurandhar song (The Times of India)
Storm could bring up to 11 inches of snow to NY, NJ: Snowfall amounts, advisories, alerts (Yahoo News)
Arkansas State Police: 3 shot during Saturday evening gunfire on Interstate 630 (Yahoo News)
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas (CBS News)
No one hurt after tractor-trailer overturns on I-495 in Montgomery County (Yahoo News)
The Book Report: Ron Charles' books of the year for 2025 (CBS News)
How one photographer takes refuge in Paris (CBS News)
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added (CBS News)
Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m (BBC)
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out (BBC)
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S. (CBS News)