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US stocks closed the week on a high, driven by tech companies gains, particularly in AI-related shares, following Microns positive forecasts and Nvidias potential China chip shipment. Oracle surged after TikToks US deal with ByteDance. Despite some consumer stocks downturn, traders bet on Fed rate cuts, indicating a cautious market optimism for the year-end.

The U.S. military is phasing out animal training for medical trauma, replacing it with advanced simulators. This change, included in this years defense bill, was championed by Representative Vern Buchanan. While other animal training for wartime will continue, the move is part of a larger trend towards human-relevant simulation technology.

U.S. Launches Massive Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria Following Ambush: Operation Hawkeye Strike The United States launched significant airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, marking a major military response to the deaths of two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian interpreter in a terrorist attack last weekend. The operation, named Operation Hawkeye Strike, targeted dozens of ISIS-linked locations across central Syria, including weapons storage areas and operational facilities. The strikes were described as a massive attack and continued for several hours into early Saturday morning. The ambush, attributed to a lone ISIS gunman, marked the first U.S. troop deaths in Syria since the fall of the former dictator last year. The retaliatory operation aims to prevent further attacks on American forces and interests in the region, as ISIS continues to operate through sleeper cells and affiliates.

Federal investigators uncover potential additional targets in recent shootings at Brown University and MIT, as the suspect, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, is found dead in a storage unit. The former Brown graduate student, who was Portuguese like his victim, Professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, was well-equipped for his mission. Investigators are working to determine the motive and timeline of events, while security is increased at major transportation hubs.

The U.S. Navy is accelerating its frigate program, aiming to launch the first ship by 2028. This initiative, part of the Golden Fleet, involves using an existing U.S. Coast Guard design, selected by Huntington Ingalls Industries. The move comes after canceling a troubled Italian-designed program, emphasizing an American design and strengthening domestic manufacturing. The urgent need for quickly deployable ships drives this decision, aiming to reduce costs, shorten schedules, and minimize risks.

Mark Zuckerbergs Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ends financial support for FWD.us, a pro-immigration organization he co-founded. The shift marks a departure from political advocacy, with the nonprofit now focusing on science and biomedical research. FWD.us, which has been a vocal supporter of DACA, will continue its fight for immigrants and reform with new supporters.

In a shocking turn of events, Nick Reiner, son of renowned actor Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been charged with their murders. Nick, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was undergoing treatment at a specialized rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, with a monthly cost of $70,000. Despite efforts to stabilize him, his behavior became increasingly erratic, exacerbated by substance abuse. Nicks first court appearance was held this week, with his arraignment postponed until January 7th. Prosecutors have added special circumstances, potentially leading to a harsher sentence.

Elise Stefanik suspends NY governor campaign, steps back from political spotlight. Stefanik, a prominent Republican and Trump ally, cites strategic reasons for withdrawal, avoiding a potentially divisive primary. Bruce Blakeman endorsed as frontrunner for gubernatorial nomination, with a vacant congressional seat opening up.