Death row executions are up to 44 this year — the highest in over a decade

A recent Gallup poll revealed that the percentage of U.S. employees using artificial intelligence (AI) at work increased to 45% in the third quarter of this year, up from 40% in the previous quarter. This rise indicates a growing integration of AI technologies in workplace tasks.

Canadians sending packages to the U.S. are facing increased challenges due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which complicate the process of mailing gifts across the border. The end of the 'de minimis' threshold further exacerbates these difficulties, leading to potential additional costs for senders.

In 2025, the number of executions in the U.S. is projected to reach 48, nearly doubling from previous years, with Florida being a significant contributor to this rise. This year has seen a marked increase in executions, with 44 death row inmates executed, the highest in over a decade.

U.S. officials are reporting progress in negotiations aimed at achieving a 'lasting and durable peace' between Ukraine and Russia, as directed by former President Donald Trump, who has emphasized a strong package to facilitate this outcome.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a controversial medication designed to enhance female libido, allowing its use for women over the age of 65. This once-a-day pill aims to address sexual desire issues in postmenopausal women, a demographic that has often been underserved in terms of treatment options.

Gunmen killed 16 people and injured dozens during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, marking a significant escalation in antisemitic violence globally. This attack has prompted heightened security measures in major U.S. cities ahead of their own Hanukkah events this week.

A recent attack by the Islamic State in Palmyra, Syria, resulted in the deaths of two U.S. Army soldiers and one American civilian interpreter, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the region. This incident has reignited discussions about the ongoing presence of U.S. troops in Syria and the effectiveness of their mission in combating ISIS.

A recent attack in Syria resulted in the deaths of three U.S. citizens, including two Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The assailant, who had joined Syria's internal security forces as a base security guard just two months prior, was reassigned due to suspicions of ties to the Islamic State group, according to a Syrian official. This incident marks a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the region.