Below are some of the top stories from the first half of 2025. Part 2 will be published Thursday, Jan. 1.

The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties ...

Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen as a threat to Riyadh's national security on Tuesday and ...

If you've tried to schedule a doctor's appointment lately, you know the drill: "Our next available opening is in six weeks." ...

On Dec. 11, an unlawful and unauthorized land clearing incident occurred on Oakwood Drive within the flood and buffer zones ...

Like every year, many of us make New Year's resolutions and try to stick to them, but broad, all-or-nothing changes often set ...

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash ...

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Answers are being sought for why overall percentage of contributions from the North Carolina Education Lottery to public ...

The United States Supreme Court is set to take up major gun rights cases in 2026 with decisions that could reshape access to ...

K-pop label ADOR has filed a compensation suit against a former member of megaband NewJeans, the firm said Tuesday, a day ...

Dry January, a one-month break from alcohol, is the kind of reset many Americans are willing to try in 2026. After December’s ...