Tuesday, Dec 31

The federal appeals court upheld the $5 million verdict against Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll, stemming from a 1996 incident and subsequent remarks.

Tuesday, Dec 31

Hong Kong authorities are appealing a court ruling that invalidated their approval for 12,000 public flats to be built on a golf course, citing broad implications for development.

Tuesday, Dec 31

The new PGA Tour season begins at Kapalua in Hawaii, albeit without Scottie Scheffler due to injury following minor surgery.

Tuesday, Dec 31

The UN urges Taliban to rescind a ban restricting Afghan women from working in NGOs, highlighting dire humanitarian impacts and gender apartheid in Afghanistan.

Tuesday, Dec 31

As the restaurant industry faces multiple challenges in 2025, key issues include rising labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and competition from delivery apps.

Tuesday, Dec 31

Mexican authorities uncover 31 bodies from clandestine graves in Chiapas, highlighting ongoing drug cartel violence and instability in the region.

Tuesday, Dec 31

Exploring how marijuana influences social dynamics and its potential impact on civic engagement in recent elections.

Tuesday, Dec 31

Two bulk carriers collided in the Yangtze River, causing fuel spillage but no injuries reported among the crew.

Tuesday, Dec 31

ByteDance tops China's Big Tech capital spending with $11 billion for AI and infrastructure in 2024, outpacing rivals like Alibaba and Tencent.

Tuesday, Dec 31

A look back at global affairs in 2024 and predictions for key events in 2025, including crises in Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine conflict.