The United States has withdrawn from several international organizations, conventions, and treaties deemed contrary to its interests. Meanwhile, the US Department of Defense has announced plans to prioritize the needs of warfighters in defense contracting. In the realm of healthcare, research has linked common food preservatives to increased risks of cancer and type 2 diabetes. On a separate note, the Mammoth will host the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic at the University of Utah. In the world of sports, Barcelona secured a 5-0 victory over Athletic in a recent game. Lilly has agreed to acquire Ventyx Biosciences to advance oral therapies targeting inflammatory-mediated diseases. Geese will make a special appearance on Saturday Night Live, while Cambodian scam tycoon wanted by the US has been extradited to China. Former CIA agent Aldrich Ames, who sold secrets to the Soviets in the 1980s, has passed away in federal prison. Stock markets have seen fluctuations, with the Dow experiencing a slide following surprise jobs data and news from Venezuela. Nvidia, however, has seen a rise in stock value. Other notable news includes the open-sourcing of Bose's SoundTouch home theater smart speakers and the release of a NASA photo of megaripples on Mars. The job market is showing signs of life, and hipster robots and cuddly AI have taken over Las Vegas.