United States
Arizona draws a line on groundwater use after letting Saudi-owned company pump freely for years (Los Angeles Times)
Thousands gather statewide in anti-ICE protests, including hundreds in Huntington Beach (Los Angeles Times)
After officials warned about Tylenol and autism, researchers investigated — and found no link (NBC News)
Winter Olympics: Tour the venues for Milan Cortina 2026 (NBC Bay Area)
Newsom, Lurie address homelessness and mental health crisis in San Francisco (NBC Bay Area)
'Doomsday Plane' appearance at LAX sparks online worry (Los Angeles Times)
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again (Los Angeles Times)
Colleges outside the limelight may be the most vulnerable to sports gambling fixers (NBC News)
Man who allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted girl in San Jose appears in court (NBC Bay Area)
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles within a week (NBC Bay Area)
Ex-Navy SEAL planned to fire explosives at police at San Diego 'No Kings' rally (Los Angeles Times)
Pokémon card thefts on the rise (NBC News)
Super Bowl events: List of fan festivals, concerts, tailgates, watch parties (NBC Bay Area)
DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, sources say (NBC Bay Area)
While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation (Los Angeles Times)
Watch parties planned in Bay Area ahead of 49ers' playoff matchup vs. Seahawks (NBC Bay Area)
U.S. judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters (NBC News)
Apple co-founder to be honored during ceremony in San Jose (NBC Bay Area)
Trump's economic adviser expects there is 'nothing to see' as justice department investigates Fed (The Guardian)
House Democrats challenge new Homeland Security order limiting lawmaker visits to immigration facilities (Los Angeles Times)
Asia-Pacific
China launches communication satellite for Algeria (China Daily)
Government aims to 'formally recognise' 1 lakh tribal healers from STs as 'partners in health services' (The Hindu)
Palaniswami's refusal to commit himself to Old Pension Scheme shows that it is unfeasible (The Hindu)
Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stab (China Daily)
Refunds to all passengers hit by disruptions from December 3-5 processed, IndiGo tells DGCA (The Hindu)
How slums are made and razed in Bengaluru (The Hindu)
Mauni Amavasya 2026: कल 3 बड़े शुभ योग में मौनी अमावस्या, यह काम करने से मिलेगा विशेष फल (India Today)
BJP, Sena Win BMC Polls, Thackerays Lose Grip On Richest Civic Body (NDTV)
Satellite lofted for first Arab country (China Daily)
Algerian boy, 12, wins Shenzhen talent contest (China Daily)
Parts of Brisbane in firing line of severe storm (Sydney Morning Herald)
IBPS Announces Exam Schedule For 2026-27 Recruitment, Check Details To Apply (NDTV)
Flights delayed in Delhi amid dense fog, AQI in 'very poor' category (The Hindu)
Dense Fog Today: घने कोहरे के आगोश में दिल्ली-NCR, यूपी में भी धुंध में सब गुम! फ्लाइट्स-ट्रेनों पर असर (India Today)
After Supreme Court, Jharkhand High Court Pauses Probe Against ED Officers (NDTV)
1 Tourist Dead, Another Missing After Slipping Into Frozen Arunachal Lake (NDTV)
SAD flags threat to Majithia's life inside jail, seeks Punjab Governor's intervention (The Hindu)
Russian Man Kills Two Women Friends By Slitting Their Throats In Goa (NDTV)
2 Women, Jailed With Relative Gangster For Murder, Win Pune Civic Polls (NDTV)
Ancient Craft, Modern Connection: How India's 'Nail-less' Ship Conquered the Arabian Sea (NDTV)