Jan. 1 (UPI) --Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. They include: -- Italian statesman Lorenzo de' Medici in 1449 -- American patriot Paul Revere in 1735 -- Betsy Ross, who, legend ...

On Jan. 1, a host of new state laws go into effect, dictating everything from kitchen appliances in rental properties to bank overdraft fees to whether California cats can have claws. Some were ...

Pokémon Go’s 2025 "Winter Holiday Part 1" event has kicked off, running from Dec. 18-24. As usual for holiday events, we're seeing the debut of two Pokémon in festive attire: Sudowoodo and Charjabug ...

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The new year will bring several new laws to Texas. New Texas laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, include changes to business property taxes, immigration enforcement by local sheriffs and eviction ...

A plastic bag ban will go into effect in Montgomery County starting Jan. 1. For the most part, disposable plastic bags won’t be available in stores anymore. County officials want you to BYOB – bring ...

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This photo shows guidelines for "equal pay for equal work," currently under review, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, Dec. 17, 2025. (Mainichi/Aya Shiota) What is one key change in Japan's revised "equal pay ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a reminder Monday, Dec. 22 that the state’s minimum wage is set to rise on Jan. 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases. The minimum wage will rise to $17 per ...

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Beginning Jan. 1, more than half a million low-income Indiana residents won’t be able to use government food assistance to buy sugary drinks or candy. And state officials ...

MISSOURI – Missouri will ring in the new year with several new laws or provisions of laws that take effect on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2026), addressing wages, taxes and safety, among other things.