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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Christmas elves dance and perform while Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Christmas elves dance and perform while Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Audience observe while Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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Beach Volleyball - Queen & King of the Court Tournament Finals

LKS 20251220 USA Chloe Loree ja Natalie Robinson during Beach Volleyball Queen & King of the Court Tournament Finals in Helsinki, Finland on December 20, 2025. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Beach Volleyball - Queen & King of the Court Tournament Finals

Brecht Piersma and Dezy Poiesz in yellow from Netherlands and Chloe Loreen and Natalie Robinson in white from USA during Beach Volleyball Queen & King of the Court Tournament Finals in Helsinki, Finland on December 20, 2025. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Beach Volleyball - Queen & King of the Court Tournament Finals

Brecht Piersma and Dezy Poiesz in yellow from Netherlands during Beach Volleyball Queen & King of the Court Tournament Finals in Helsinki, Finland on December 20, 2025. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism, left, shakes hands with Jared Isaacman, newly confirmed Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Jared Isaacman, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does TV hits outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Jared Isaacman, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does TV hits outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Jared Isaacman, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does TV hits outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Jared Isaacman, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does TV hits outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Jared Isaacman, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does TV hits outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Newly Confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at White House

Jared Isaacman, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does TV hits outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks during an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks during an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks during an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks as he signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks during an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Howard Kessler, Founder of the Commonwealth Project, gives remarks as United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Newly installed plaques are seen under President Donald J. Trump’s “Presidential Hall of Fame” on the Colonnade outside the White House are seen following an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Ilana Braun, MD, from Dana-Farber, gives remarks during an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump displays an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Newly installed plaques are seen under President Donald J. Trump’s “Presidential Hall of Fame” on the Colonnade outside the White House are seen following an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump during an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr as United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Howard Kessler, Founder of the Commonwealth Project, gives remarks as United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Dan K. Wiley, National Commander of the American Legion, gives remarks as United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump displays a an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump displays a an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump displays a an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) looks at his notes as United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks as he signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump gives remarks as he signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

United States President Donald J Trump signs an executive order to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP