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France’s birthrate fell to its lowest level since the end of World War I, with only 663,000 babies born in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This marks a 2.2% decline from the previous year and the lowest recorded births since 1946. The fertility rate also dropped to 1.62 children per woman, well below the 2.1 replacement level needed to maintain population stability.

Starbucks has announced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they want to remain in its stores or use the restroom.

Meta told employees that it plans to end programs supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

A federal judge in Kentucky has nullified the Biden administration's Title IX regulations that extended protections to LGBTQ+ students.

Donald Trump Jr. revealed in an interview with Newsmax that many Greenlanders support a stronger alliance with the United States, citing dissatisfaction with Denmark's governance. Trump Jr. recently visited the Arctic territory with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, describing a warm reception from locals who expressed frustration with their treatment by Denmark.

A federal judge in California rejected Bay Area Rapid Transit's (BART) effort to overturn a verdict awarding six former employees $7.8 million after they were fired for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons.

Attorney Jeremy Morris has appealed to the Supreme Court to review his feud with the HOA regarding a Christmas display.

The United States announced that it is investigating China's semiconductor industry.

American Airlines lifted a nationwide groundstop after reporting a "technical issue."

A lawsuit filed by two high school students in Riverside, California, is drawing national attention to issues of fairness in girls’ sports and free speech rights.