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Nearly 200 artworks by Hunter Biden were reportedly destroyed in the wildfires affecting Los Angeles, according to the New York Post.

Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023

Under the USSR, Ukraine was a major weapons manufacturer. Ukraine’s government wants the country to regain that former prominence.

Ukraine wants to rebuild its weapons industry

For the first time ever, warships from China were seen Sunday docking at the Ream Naval Base in Cambodia, which has a pier large enough to fit a Chinese aircraft carrier.

Photos show Chinese warships docked at expanded naval base in Cambodia

Decades of disastrous economic policies in Argentina led voters to Javier Milei, who is promising to blow it up.

Why is Argentina’s economy so bad? Does Javier Milei have the answers?

With just over a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls sought momentum during the fourth primary debate.

Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023

India's Adani Green Energy is constructing a 30-gigawatt hybrid renewable energy park, combining wind and solar, on the salt flats of Gujarat, one of the largest salt deserts in the world. The Khavda Renewable Energy Park, spans 280 square miles and aims to contribute significantly to India's goal of installing 500 gigawatts of clean energy by 2070.

India builds world’s largest renewable energy project

Video shared online depicts the latest fire at a Russian military-industrial manufacturing plant. Information from Ukrainian sources on Telegram and Russia’s Ministry of Transportation Telegram indicates the fire started on Sunday, Dec. 3, and burned through the night. SOURCE @maria_drutska

Multiple fires destroy military manufacturing plants deep inside Russia

Ukraine’s president said winter always brings ‘a new phase’ to fighting. Ukrainians are hoping it also brings a new phase of funding.

Ukraine, low on most everything, enters ‘new phase’ of war

The White House is condemning a protest outside an Israeli-style falafel restaurant in Philadelphia, calling it an act of antisemitism.

White House calls protest at Israeli restaurant in Philadelphia an act of antisemitism

The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine.

White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023

The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered on Monday following the Mount Marapi volcano eruption, with Indonesian rescuers searching for 12 others still missing. The eruption on Sunday released thick columns of ash up to 9,000 feet high, blanketing nearby villages and towns in West Sumatra.

11 dead, 12 missing after Mount Marapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

Venezuela thinks a part of Guyana, called Essequibo, doesn’t belong to the Guyanese. The region is rugged, covered in jungle, and full of oil.

Venezuela thinks Guyana’s oil-rich land belongs to them. Will they invade?

Border talks between Senate Democrats and Republicans fall through days before vote on President Biden's aid package.

Border talks fall apart in Senate days before vote on Biden’s aid package

A Virginia menorah lighting ceremony has been canceled due to political tensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

Virginia city cancels menorah lighting to avoid appearing to side with Israel

Lawmakers have struggled to agree on what to do with foundation models, which includes systems like ChatGPT, according to Reuters.

Europe’s AI regulations face uncertain fate amid negotiations

The poinsettia, a staple in U.S. holiday decor, boasts over one hundred varieties and generates around $250 million annually. Originating from Mexico and Central America, it was introduced to the U.S. and named after the controversial American figure, Joel Roberts Poinsett.

Poinsettias: The complex history behind the Christmas symbol

Three commercial ships with ties to 14 countries were attacked by Iranian-backed Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

US warship responds to attacks on ships in Red Sea, shoots down drones

Days after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas ended, Israel said that it was expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza.

Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023

SpaceX launched South Korea's first homegrown spy satellite Friday following North Korea's recent launch of its own spy satellite.

SpaceX launches S. Korean spy satellite days after North’s launch

The Philippines has constructed a new coast guard station on the contested island of Thitu in the South China Sea, enhancing its ability to monitor movements of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy disputed waterway.

Filipino coast guard builds station in contested South China Sea

A federal judge blocked Montana's ban on the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok for violating users' rights to free speech.

Judge blocks Montana TikTok ban from taking effect Jan. 1

After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza.

Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023

UK police are investigate a potential hate crime after anti-immigration signs were posted throughout Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Anti-immigration signs spark hate crime probes in Northern Ireland

Internal documents show that the U.S. Air Force aims to reduce the percentage of white males in the ROTC officer applicant program by 2029.

Iran upgrading air force with jets from Russia no one else wants