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As the clock winds down on TikTok being banned in the U.S., the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block the law. Getty Images

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law banning social media app

New findings from researchers have led to the discovery of a new human species with bigger brains than previously known species. Getty Images

New species of human discovered may change evolution as we know it: Study

The FBI is investigating a Christian sect known as the “Two by Twos.” The sect faces hundreds of child sex abuse allegations. Getty Images

Child sex abuse allegations emerge against Christian ‘Two by Twos’ sect

Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said America needs to take a stronger stance on cyberattacks. Getty Images

Trump’s incoming security adviser ready to get hackers to ‘knock it off’

The emails show Musk, then an OpenAI board member, demanding majority control of the company and the position of CEO. In a message to two of OpenAI’s co-founders in September 2017, Musk laid out a plan to make the company for-profit. DVIDS

British navy struggles to stay afloat, only 2 destroyers operational

Seven tourists were hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a resort in the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. Reuters

7 tourists, including American, sickened after drinking at Fiji resort

North Korean friendly fire kills eight Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast due to language barriers and coordination issues. Getty Images

North Korean troops fire on Russian unit, face heavy losses: Kyiv

Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland, accusing the Irish government of pursuing “extreme anti-Israel policies.” Reuters

Israel says Ireland ‘crossed every red line,’ closes embassy in Dublin

The United States urged Americans in Syria to leave amid worsening violence and terrorism after the overthrow of Assad's regime. Getty Images

US urges American citizens to leave Syria amid violence and terrorism

A Russian tanker carrying more than 4,300 tons of fuel oil broke apart during a severe storm in the Black Sea on Sunday, spilling an undetermined amount of its cargo near the Kerch Strait off the coast of Crimea. Officials are assessing the potential environmental impact. AP Images

Russian tanker breaks apart in storm, spills fuel in Black Sea

Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York. AP Images

Lawmakers demand answers as drone sightings grow in NJ, NY

Syrian rebels discovered millions of pills of the drug Captagon, one of the most common illicit drugs in Syria and the Middle East region. Reuters

Syrian rebels find drug stockpile tying Assad regime to black market trade

A former Syrian guard faces torture charges in a California courtroom nearly 20 years after the crimes. U.S. prosecutors call the allegations "chilling" and "heinous." Reuters

Former Syrian guard indicted on torture charges in US

Authorities say an American couple was shot and killed in Mexico while on vacation. Getty Images

American couple gunned down in Mexico while on vacation amid wave of violence

After being nearly absent from southeast Russia for half a century, the tiger population has been restored. Getty Images

Tiger population restored in southeast Russia after 50-year absence

Seoul will set up a 24/7 counseling hotline, as well as in-person meetings to help those vulnerable to loneliness form community. Getty Images

Seoul to spend over $320 million to be a ‘city without loneliness’

Sudan is seeing the "fastest" and "biggest" humanitarian crisis ever recorded as war rages on across the country. Reuters

Sudan faces biggest humanitarian crisis, widespread starvation: Report

Iran's nuclear program reaches a pivotal stage with uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade levels, sparking U.S. and Israeli concern. Getty Images

Joint US-Israel efforts target Iran’s growing nuclear threat

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund. AP Images

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund

The Biden administration is raising tariffs on Chinese solar products in the latest move to shut out clean energy technologies from China. Getty Images

Biden administration doubles tariffs on Chinese-made solar products

The site of the infamous 1978 Jonestown massacre will reportedly become a tourist destination in Guyana come January. AP Images

Site of 1978 Jonestown massacre in Guyana to become tourist attraction

Police in Mexico are investigating the murder of a high-ranking judge who was gunned down in his car on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Reuters

Judge gunned down in Acapulco a day after Mexican president visits

Australia’s government is creating new rules to force Big Tech companies to pay publishers for news or face fines. Getty Images

Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don’t pay for news

Missing American freed from prison in Syria after 7 months Getty Images

Missing American freed from Syrian prison after 7 months