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President-elect Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort, as Cook joins other tech leaders seeking better relations with Trump. Trump previously discussed Apple's tax battles with the EU with Cook, including a recent loss of an appeal for $14.34 billion in back taxes to Ireland. The EU decision stemmed from unlawful aid Ireland granted Apple, a dispute that has now concluded. Full Article

Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel storage facility in central Russia's Oryol region, causing a fire and damaging homes, according to regional governor Andrei Klychkov. The governor reported a "mass attack" on the infrastructure site, with downed drones causing the fuel to catch fire and smashing windows in residential areas. Other drone attacks were reported in Russian regions, with air defences destroying drones in the Krasnodar region, although no injuries were reported. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested shooting down "mystery drones" recently spotted in New Jersey and other parts of the country, despite FBI and Homeland Security stating there is no evidence of a national security threat. Concerns have grown as sightings continue, with Trump accusing President Joe Biden's administration of withholding information and urging transparency or shooting down the drones. The White House has not yet commented on the matter. Full Article

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American running back Kevin Brown, as announced in a video that failed to load. The team's new acquisition adds depth to their roster and provides another option in the running back position. Brown's addition will likely impact the team's offensive strategy and gameplay moving forward. Full Article

Moldova's parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency due to fears of a halt in Russian gas flows via Ukraine, with 56 lawmakers voting in favor. The government stated that the state of emergency would allow measures to prevent energy resource shortages, particularly in the Transnistrian region. Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized the need to end the country's dependence on energy supplies to avoid being held hostage in the future. Full Article

In OKAYA, Japan, sake brewer Mie Takahashi, one of the few female toji in Japan, oversees the traditional sake-making process at her family's brewery, Koten, which dates back 150 years. The gradual breakdown of gender barriers and mechanization in the industry have allowed more women to work in sake production, contributing to the survival of the declining Japanese sake industry. Takahashi's passion for sake-making and dedication to her team highlight the importance of inclusivity and...