China's imports post surprise growth in December, exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Sara Burack, a 40-year-old realtor and star of Netflix's "Million Dollar Beach House," was killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Hampton Bays, New York, on Thursday. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene after Burack was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at the hospital; she had been a luxury real estate agent for over a decade. Need More Context? 🔎

This is the moment an inmate was found wedged in a hole during a bungled escape attempt in Brazil. Prisoner Alan Leandro da Silva, 32, spent two days digging a hole in his cell at Rio Branco Penitentiary with a broomstick handle and a nail. Attempting to escape while guards were distracted, he became stuck, leading wardens to call firefighters for rescue; he was freed unharmed after extensive efforts. Need More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial Bill C-5, which aims to eliminate trade barriers and grant cabinet extensive powers for approving infrastructure projects, is set for a final vote in the House of Commons before heading to the Senate. Despite support from Conservatives, opposition parties and various groups have expressed concerns over inadequate consultation with Indigenous communities and the bill's sweeping powers, prompting amendments for increased transparency and accountability. Need More Context? 🔎

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of the crash site of ispace's lunar lander, Resilience, which recently impacted the moon's Mare Frigoris region. This incident marks the second failure for the Tokyo-based company in two years, and officials plan to hold a news conference next week to discuss the mission's issues. Need More Context? 🔎

Israeli airstrikes have targeted tents housing displaced civilians in Gaza City, resulting in over 55 deaths and more than 180 injuries, predominantly among women, children, and the elderly. This escalation, described by local officials as a massacre, highlights the dire humanitarian crisis and the ongoing violence against civilians in the region. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Bad airplanes are hurting people who have nowhere to live, and many are getting hurt really badly....

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to expedite the review of a challenge by Learning Resources, a toy company, against President Trump's broad tariffs, allowing lower courts to continue deliberations. Two district courts have ruled that Trump's tariffs lack legal justification under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but these rulings are currently on appeal. Need More Context? 🔎