1. Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover: This event revolves around the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk. Various news sources have discussed the financial implications and potential impact of this transaction. (Source: <https://www.barrons.com/articles/elon-musk-twitter-x-valuation-baron-fidelity-72850dec?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo>)

2. South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol's Impeachment: South Korea's Constitutional Court has begun the impeachment trial process for President Yoon Suk-yeol. The trial is in response to public discontent over his martial law decree. (Source: <https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-koreas-constitutional-court-begun-meeting-impeachment-president-116815470>)

3. Bitcoin's Price Surge: Bitcoin's price has surpassed $106,000, reaching a new record high. Investors are closely monitoring the cryptocurrency market, particularly in anticipation of this week's Fed decision. (Source: <https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/16/crypto-market-today.html>)

4. Canada Post Strike Resolution: After nearly a month-long strike, Canada Post has announced that operations will resume. The strike had disrupted mail services in the country. (Source: <https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/canada-post-operations-resume-after-monthlong-strike-116817399>)

5. China's Retail Sales Growth: China's November retail sales growth missed expectations, indicating economic woes and slower than hoped-for consumption growth. (Source: <https://fortune.com/asia/2024/12/16/china-retail-sales-growth-november-beijing-stimulus-economy/>)