Texas implemented a multi-occupancy bathroom ban in December, and a music teacher in north Texas resigned before the winter break, saying the law and related anti-trans measures made it unsafe to continue.
Leaders of the 12 councils due to hold elections in May say they will not apply to postpone them after the Local Government Minister offered delay options; the polls remain scheduled for 7 May.
The Heritage of London Trust led a restoration of two William Mitchell murals on the Foxborough estate in Ladywell, involving 240 young people through its Proud Places programme, and the restored works were unveiled with local children and community on 17 December.
Nintendo will release a free 3.0 update for Animal Crossing New Horizons on January 15, 2026, with an optional paid Switch 2 upgrade that adds 4K and expanded multiplayer.
A Swansea University team found what is reported as the largest Roman villa yet recorded in Wales — a 572-square-metre building with surrounding fortifications — during geophysical surveys at Margam Country Park as part of a community heritage project.
A new Department for Transport pothole map gave Suffolk a red rating for not meeting standards in one measured area, and Suffolk County Council has criticised the data; the DfT said claims it mishandled or ignored data are "categorically untrue".
Gold rose about 2% to around $4,600 an ounce, reaching a new record, after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said he faced a threatened criminal indictment; the move coincided with a weaker US dollar and notable market commentary about the Fed's independence.
The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice warnings for large parts of the UK this weekend, and officials have advised households to gather essential supplies including a torch and at least three days' worth of food.
A case accusing Myanmar of genocide against the Rohingya opened at the United Nations' top court on January 12, and Gambia told judges it had targeted the minority for destruction.
The FDA has cleared new at-home testing options for common STIs and approved two oral drugs for gonorrhea, broadening screening and treatment choices while raising questions about surveillance and access.
