For the first time, global temperatures exceeded the 1.5C warming threshold for an entire year, signaling an urgent need for action to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change impacts.
Supreme Court will hear arguments to determine if Trump can be disqualified from running for president due to involvement in January 6, in a case that tests a post-Civil War constitutional provision.
Netanyahu rejected a cease-fire plan from Hamas, labeling it "delusional" after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza seeking a total victory over Hamas.
A US drone strike in eastern Baghdad killed Kataib Hezbollah commander Abu Baqir al-Saadi, in retaliation for recent attacks on US forces, amid escalating tensions with Iran-backed groups.
The investigation into classified documents found at President Joe Biden's home and a think tank office he used concluded without any criminal charges, as announced by AG Merrick Garland to Congress.
Hillary Clinton criticized Tucker Carlson for interviewing Vladimir Putin, labeling him a "useful idiot" for parroting Putin's falsehoods about Ukraine and suggesting he promotes authoritarian ideals.
Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border security deal within a larger emergency aid package, citing various concerns and opposition, leading to a failed advancement vote of 49-50.
Search efforts continue for five U.S. Marines after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed in stormy Southern California mountains, with challenging conditions hampering the operation.
Mike Gallagher argues against impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas for maladministration, stating it would set a dangerous precedent without resolving Biden's border policies, which are the real issue.
Lionel Messi played 30 minutes in Inter Miami's friendly against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, ending in a 0-0 draw but Vissel won 4-3 on penalties, amid mixed reactions for Messi not taking a penalty.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid underwent surgery for a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks, affecting his MVP eligibility and season performance.
A franchisee of McDonald’s agreed to pay a teenage girl $4.4 million to settle her lawsuit over having been sexually assaulted by a Pittsburgh-area restaurant manager who was a registered sex offender.
U.S. women's liberal identification has significantly increased, especially among young and senior age groups, while men's views have been more stable, with slight shifts towards liberalism.
A bride requested to replace her too perfect lab-grown diamond with a lower-quality stone, highlighting the unique value challenges lab-grown diamonds pose to the traditional luxury diamond industry.
America's most expensive home, a 9-acre Naples, Florida compound owned by financier John Donahue's family, is listed for $295 million, potentially setting a U.S. residential sale record.
Charging an electric vehicle is cheaper than gasoline, with an "eGallon" costing $1.41 on average versus $3.15 for gas, making EVs a more cost-effective and eco-friendly choice despite higher upfront costs.
A survey of over 90K transgender individuals, the largest in U.S. history, reveals significant life satisfaction improvements post-transition, despite ongoing discrimination and legislative attacks on trans rights.
Six individuals are unaccounted for following a shooting and house fire in East Lansdowne; two officers were injured, with the shooter setting the fire after police arrived, and further investigation is underway.
Dry January's success, highlighted by a CivicScience survey, shows increasing participation and benefits like better health and reduced alcohol consumption, especially among young Americans.
A survey highlights six phrases indicating white privilege, including "I don't see color," which ignores the discrimination faced by people of color and denies the systemic advantages of whiteness.
Migrant encounters at the border have exceeded 1 million since October, reaching the milestone earlier than ever, with a record 302,000 in December and an increase in Chinese migrants.
Nikki Haley's presidential campaign moves to California for a challenging contest against Donald Trump, with enthusiastic supporters despite Trump's focus on Nevada's caucuses.
