Biden Seeks $8B Arms Sale to Israel
The US Dept. of State reportedly told Congress over the weekend that it planned to send $8B worth of weapons to Israel. The sale includes medium-range air-to-air missiles, 155 mm projectile artillery shells, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, 500-pound bombs, and more.
Politics
Congress Certifies Trump's 2024 Election Win
US Vice-Pres. Kamala Harris, in her role as president of the Senate, Monday presided over a joint session of Congress, certifying Pres.-elect Donald Trump's victory with 312 electoral votes to her 226 votes in a peaceful half-hour ceremony.
Science & technology
UK: Prime Minister Starmer Criticizes Musk Claims
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has accused politicians and social media figures of having "crossed a line" and "spreading lies and misinformation" surrounding himself, Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, and the Labour government concerning their role in alleged child grooming and sexual abuse.
Environment & Energy
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling on 625M Acres of US Waters
US Pres. Joe Biden on Monday announced executive action to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling across 625M acres of US coastal waters, including the entire Atlantic coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coasts, and portions of Alaska's Northern Bering Sea.
Health
UK Health Official: Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria Could Kill 40M by 2050
England's former chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies, has warned that antimicrobial-resistant bacteria currently cause approximately 1M deaths annually.
Money
Biden Seeks $8B Arms Sale to Israel
The US Dept. of State reportedly told Congress over the weekend that it planned to send $8B worth of weapons to Israel. The sale includes medium-range air-to-air missiles, 155 mm projectile artillery shells, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, 500-pound bombs, and more.
Crime & justice
South Korea Seeks to Extend Arrest Warrant for Impeached President
South Korean investigators requested an extension of the arrest warrant for impeached Pres. Yoon Suk Yeol, which was set to expire at midnight on Monday.
Culture
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens in Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 12th-century Gothic church in the heart of Paris, reopened over the weekend for the first time since a massive fire destroyed its roof and spire in 2019.
Sports
Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Bid
FIFA officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup through an online congress vote, marking the first time the country will host soccer's premier tournament.
