January 1 marks 10 years since China scrapped its notorious “one-child” policy, after the government realized that a falling birth rate threatened to derail the growth of the world’s second-largest economy. On social media, women have also reported receiving phone calls from community workers asking about their plans to have children – raising concern policies could take a coercive turn. “They don’t spark the desire to have a baby.”Meanwhile, according to Mi, who used a pseudonym to speak with CNN about a sensitive issue, the “one-child” policy has shifted a generation’s perspective. Cheng Xin/Getty Images“If we changed the ‘one-child’ policy 20 years ago, it would be much better. “I feel that the ‘one-child’ policy very much confined my thinking at the time.

The governor signed nearly 800 bills last year, including legislation that caps the cost of insulin, streamlines California State University admissions and temporarily allows sexual assault claims that are past the statute of limitations. This means public schools can close and state employees can elect to take the day off. Gender-neutral bathrooms: All public schools in California will be required to provide at least one all-gender bathroom starting July 1. But the law requires public schools to restrict phone use in order to “support pupil learning and well-being.”Immigration raids: Federal immigration agents are barred from nonpublic areas of public schools unless they have a judicial warrant or court order. AdvertisementAntisemitism: A state Office for Civil Rights will be created to combat antisemitism and other forms of discrimination in California schools.

Eyewitnesses describe chaos after deadly Swiss resort fireLocal residents describe people screaming, struggling to escape, and calling for help after a fire broke out during a New Year’s party at the Le Constellation. Police say dozens of people are presumed dead and around 100 others were injured in the blaze in Crans-Montana, as authorities investigate the cause and keep the area closed to the public.

US military strikes against alleged drug boats have killed at least eight people over the past two days – the latest salvos in the United States’ escalating actions against what it says are drug traffickers. On New Year’s Eve, US Southern Command said the military struck two boats “operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” killing five people. That brings the total from three days of strikes this week to 10 people killed and six boats sunk, according to SOUTHCOM’s information. CNN has reached out to Southern Command regarding the search and rescue mission for any survivors of Tuesday’s strikes. In a subsequent strike, survivors were briefly detained aboard a US Navy ship before they were repatriated back to their home countries.

Trump officials have described the move as returning former members to uncompleted four-year terms that were cut short by the Biden administration, the people said. “Any personnel announcements will come directly from President Trump,” Davis Ingle, a White House spokesman, said in a statement. Several of the Trump appointees had worked closely with White House officials. Shubow, the commission’s chairman, had advised the Trump administration on its architectural strategy. Guillot had worked with the Trump White House to redesign the Rose Garden, and Spandle had worked with the administration to design the tennis pavilion.

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On Monday, Western Costume Co. sued Costner and the production companies behind the epic Western, claiming unpaid costume fees and damages to some of the clothing during the filming of the series’ second episode. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal and financial problems that have dogged the sprawling Western drama, which Costner directed, co-wrote, starred in and partially funded. In May, United Costume Corp., sued the production, claiming $350,000 in unpaid fees for the first two chapters of “Horizon.” Two months later, the costume firm filed to dismiss the suit with prejudice. In May, Devyn LaBella, a stunt performer on “Chapter 2,” sued the production for sexual discrimination, harassment and retaliation in Los Angeles Superior Court. —Stacy PermanLos Angeles Times(TNS)©2025 Los Angeles Times.

That shift-paired with reports of Meta delaying its Phoenix glasses to 2027-makes 2025 a decisive year for AR bets. Why One Analyst Quote Has Investors Rethinking Meta’s 2025 move• Meta announced Reality Labs budget cuts on December 4, 2025, trimming up to 30%. • Executives said savings will shift toward AR glasses development, accelerating hardware bets. • Reports say Meta pushed Phoenix mixed-reality glasses release to 2027, delaying product rollout. Could Meta’s 2025 AR Pivot Reshape What You Buy Next Year?

Since his return to office, President Trump and his family have engaged in a moneymaking campaign like none in modern American history. A headshot of President Trump sits in the center of a network diagram, with more than a dozen faded images of family members and icons for government agencies and businesses around it. The people and entities are tied together with dotted lines to show connections and with arrows to symbolize business and government actions.

Beloved professor's dad recounts learning about the shooting that left his son dead Phil Markel was visiting friends when he received news his son Dan was shot. Dan later died in a Florida hospital. “I wished that I could at least hold his hand before he passed away,” Markel said.

Preparing yourself to go confidently into 2026 Certified mental performance coach Cindra Kamphoff on how to avoid a crisis in confidence by skipping resolutions that come with unnecessary pressure.

New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world Countries around the world rang in 2026. ABC News' Alison Kosik has the details on the global New Year's party.

Fireworks over the Arc de Triomphe as Paris rings in the new year Paris lit up the sky above the Arc de Triomphe with a fireworks display as France's capital rang in 2026.

(Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills near its shores. Lai’s comments came days after China wrapped up live-fire drills around Taiwan featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships. The United States is obligated by its own laws to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. China’s leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan’s eventual annexation “ unstoppable " during his own televised New Year’s address on Wednesday. “Facing China’s serious military ambitions, Taiwan has no time to wait,” Lai said.

Falling mortgage rates bring hope for housing market ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze shares what potential home buyers should know as the new year starts with mortgage rates at a 15-month low.