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Mattel released its first autistic Barbie developed with guidance from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and the doll includes sensory-aware features and accessories.

Dmitri Voronkov redirected a Zach Werenski pass at 1:01 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win in Utah, snapping a four-game losing streak and earning the team's only points on a four-game road trip.

China said it reached a deal with the European Union on exports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, and Beijing said the EU will issue guidelines on minimum pricing for Chinese auto exporters. The Commerce Ministry did not say whether the EU tariffs of up to 35.3% imposed after an investigation will be lifted.

Baltimore County Animal Services celebrated 10 years at its Baldwin location with shelter tours and waived adoption fees for 10 hours, and the article reports 26 pets were adopted during the event.

Malaysia and Indonesia temporarily blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok after regulators said the chatbot was used to generate non-consensual and sexually explicit images. xAI has limited image-generation features to paying subscribers and officials have requested clarifications.

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua has raised more than $7.5 million toward a $9.6 million capital campaign to fund a 10,000-square-foot expansion and renovations of its nearly 50-year-old shelter; a $1 million matching gift will be unlocked when an additional $1 million in donations is received.

Mattel's Fashionistas line adds an autistic Barbie designed with flexible joints for stimming, sensory-friendly clothing and accessories including noise-canceling headphones and a tablet with communication apps; the doll debuts Jan. 12 at Mattel Shop and Target with a Walmart rollout in March.

Authorities reported five human heads were found on a beach in Puerto López, Manabí province, and the government has declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces.

A U-Haul truck drove through a crowd of pro-Iran protesters in Westwood, Los Angeles; police detained the driver and one person was struck but did not suffer significant injuries.

Two men died in an avalanche near Longs Pass in the Cascade Mountains; two others survived and were evacuated, and the bodies were recovered the following day.

Authorities say an arson fire badly damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, and local investigators have charged one person while federal agencies review whether to bring hate-crime charges.

Timothée Chalamet walked the Golden Globes red carpet alone and later reunited with Kylie Jenner inside, while a source described their relationship as "wholesome." The pair previously wore matching orange at the premiere of his film Marty Supreme.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Department of Justice served grand jury subpoenas threatening a criminal indictment tied to his June testimony about a Fed building project; Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he would oppose Trump nominees to the Fed until the matter is resolved.

Golden State coach Steve Kerr offered condolences after Bob Weir's family announced the guitarist's death at 78 and said the Warriors would observe a moment of silence at Sunday's game.

Google introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol to let Gemini and AI Mode display purchase buttons that open in‑app checkout using Google Pay and single‑click Google Account login.

DT Global Asia Pacific is recruiting an Operations Coordinator for its Bougainville office to manage travel, logistics, fleet operations and administrative functions supporting the PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3, which runs from November 2023 to November 2028.

The FDA upgraded a November recall of several grated Pecorino Romano products to Class I after tests detected Listeria monocytogenes; the items were distributed nationwide between Nov. 3 and Nov. 20.

Rose Byrne won the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy, and the ceremony included early film wins for Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgard along with a podcast award for Amy Poehler's show.

The FDA said it will share its flexible approach to chemistry, manufacturing and control (CMC) requirements for cell and gene therapies to guide Biologics License Application evaluations and expedite development. The agency's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research has approved close to 50 such therapies over the last decade and will communicate flexibilities that were previously applied case-by-case.

Los Angeles police said a U-Haul drove into a crowd at an anti‑Iranian regime rally in Westwood on Sunday; a man was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody, and officials said the driver is being treated in hospital while the investigation continues.

Reports say director Paul Haggis has settled a 12-year-old rape case for $2 million. The accuser previously won a $7.5 million civil verdict in 2022 that was increased by $1.9 million for attorney fees.

MindWalk announced an advance in its universal influenza program and said it identified a functional constraint that persists across influenza viruses despite ongoing evolution. The article mentions that the constraint refers to preserved biophysical requirements for infection rather than conserved genetic sequences.

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost 27-24 to the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, and rookie coach Liam Coen completed a season that improved the team from four wins to a 13-4 record.

The United States will host G-7 ministers in Washington this week to discuss rare earths and critical mineral supply chains, with officials from Canada, Japan and other partners expected to attend. Reports say China has tightened controls on some rare earth shipments to Japan, including items for civilian use.

Benitec Biopharma announced that the first patient in Cohort 1 of the BB-301 Phase 1b/2a study completed a 24-month post-treatment assessment with continued improvements in swallowing measures. The company also reported that the first four Cohort 1 patients completed the 12-month statistical follow-up and met its pre-specified responder criteria.

A US raid removed Nicolas Maduro and his departure has prompted talks about selling Venezuelan oil to the United States; interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has pledged cooperation on oil while saying the country is not subordinate to Washington.

The Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas connected to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s June testimony, and gold rose to around $4,585 an ounce amid elevated geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations.

Los Angeles police say a U-Haul truck drove into a street with several hundred marchers at an anti‑Iranian regime protest; officers stopped the vehicle several blocks away and later issued a dispersal order.

People gathered in Columbia, Howard County, to protest immigration enforcement after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis; the FBI has opened an investigation and DHS officials said officers acted in self-defense.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Justice Department served subpoenas on the Federal Reserve and threatened criminal charges over his testimony about building renovations; a U.S. Attorney's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.