🚀 Trump Appoints Musk for New Efficiency Department Donald Trump picked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency - DOGE - tasked with slashing bureaucracy, regulation and spending. The structure may allow Musk to avoid resigning from his companies. 🎬 Apple and A24 Film FTX Scandal A film about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is in production at Apple and A24. 🌍 EPA Enforces Methane Emission Fees The US EPA has implemented a fee for oil and gas companies on excess methane emissions to reduce pollution. 🚗 Distressed Driver Kills 35 in China A man in Zhuhai, China, drove his SUV into a crowd, killing at least 35 people due to distress over a divorce settlement. 🤖 Waymo's LA Robotaxis Hit One Million Miles Waymo has launched its driverless robotaxis for public use in Los Angeles, logging one million autonomous miles weekly. 🏃‍♂️ Exercise Boosts Nerve Cell Growth: Study A study suggests physical exercise can promote nerve cell growth through molecules released during muscle contraction. 📉 US Stock Markets Experience Notable Declines US stock markets fell, with notable declines in the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. ⚖️ Justice Dept Challenges UnitedHealth Merger The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to stop UnitedHealth Group from acquiring Amedisys for $3.3 billion. ✈️ FAA Suspends Haiti Flights Amid Violence The FAA halted flights to Haiti for 30 days following gang violence targeting aircraft near Port-au-Prince. 🤝 Trump and Biden Meet for Transition President-elect Trump met with President Biden in Washington, marking a key moment in the peaceful transition of power. 🗳️ Democrats Eye Governors for 2028 Race Democrats are considering governors for future presidential candidates, with potential names including Josh Shapiro and Wes Moore. 🕵️‍♂️ Trump Appoints Ratcliffe as CIA Director John Ratcliffe has been appointed by Trump to be the next CIA Director. ⚖️ Louisiana Judge Blocks Ten Commandments Law A Louisiana judge blocked a law that mandated the Ten Commandments be displayed in public schools.