Health: Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has surpassed 1,500 cases across 45 counties, with six deaths reported and hospitalizations rising. Child Welfare: Philadelphia leaders are seeking hearings on foster-care oversight after 10-year-old Malayshia Alford’s death; her foster mother is charged with murder. State Politics: Democrats retained the Pennsylvania House and won control of the Senate, giving the party a legislative trifecta with Gov. Josh Shapiro. Consumer Protection: Walmart will pay nearly $7.8 million to settle child-labor violations in Pennsylvania. State police say 99.4% of businesses checked have removed skill-game machines. Transportation: The Turnpike plans to replace tollbooths with open-road tolling statewide in 2027. State police have also launched a holiday traffic campaign targeting impaired and distracted driving. Local News: Sharon Regional Medical Center’s license has been revoked and the Mercer County hospital ordered closed after a dispute over an unpaid power bill. A six-year-old also died after falling into a manure pit at a Pennsylvania farm, authorities said. Philadelphia: Hundreds countered a bike protest targeting Jewish-owned businesses; police made three arrests. Eagles: Cincinnati backed out of its reported trade for edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie after learning the deal could cost the Bengals a 2027 compensatory third-round pick.