The Week of December 10, 2023 by CoenM

The COP28 climate conference ended with a statement in favor of tranitioning away from fossil fuels, but without any firm goals or timelines, which may be addressed at COP29, to be held in what EURASIAN NATION that is a member of OPEC+?

Just in time for Christmas, what TOY COMPANY announced plans to lay off 1100 employees, just months after laying off nearly a thousand workers? The moves were prompted by drop-offs in sales of toy lines like Transformers, My Little Pony, and Nerf.

Shipping giant Maersk was among several who announced they would not send ships through what SEA due to Houthi rebels in Yemen firing on ships?

Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles - including almost all of their cars on the road in the US - to address the ability of drivers to abuse what SELF DRIVING FEATURE?

What COUNTRY blocked an 50 billion Euro aid package from the EU to Ukraine, just hours after its president effectively abstained from the vote that approved opening membership talks with Ukraine?

Argentina president Javier Milei began his shock treatment of the country's troubled econmy by devaluing what CURRENCY by more than 50 percent?

What MILITANT ISLAMIC GROUP apparently planned to take its fight with Israel to Europe, where several of its members were arrested in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany, where they were alleged to be planning attacks against Jews and Jewish organizations?

The US Food and Drug Adminisration announced an investigation into whether or not several brands of cinnamon applesauce had been intentionally contaminated with what METAL? Over 60 children, most under the age of 6, were sickened after eating tainted WanaBana, Schnuckers, and Weis applesauce.

What HOMESHARING SITE was hit with a $620 million in fine in Italy for not collecting taxes on rentals? The company said it was working to develop tools to allow tax payments to be made directly to Italian authorities.

Your HallR mini theme of the week (TM): Damages. A jury in Georgia levied a $148 million judgement against what FORMER TRUMP ATTORNEY who had been found guilty of defaming two poll workers while claiming that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Trump?

What UK ROYAL was awarded over 140,000 pounds in damages against the publisher of the Mirror for 15 cases where they used phone hacking and other illegal methods to gain information, such as on the royal's past relationships with Chelsea Davy and Caroline Flack?

What RELIGIOUS BUILDING was topped with a new golden rooster, styled as a phoenix, representing its rebirth after a 2019 fire? The original rooster, which survived the blaze, will be displayed in a museum.