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Chinese exports dropped unexpectedly. China announced that overall exports were down 1.1% in November compared to the year before, while exports to the US had fallen 23%, Bloomberg reports. The numbers may put pressure on Beijing to accede to a trade deal.

SpaceX made a successful delivery to the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule, launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket, carried 40 extra-muscular "mighty mice," 120,000 roundworms, and a new robot assistant among its 3 tons of supplies, Bloomberg reports.

North Korea announced a "very important" new rocket test. Although Pyongyang didn't say exactly what was tested at a satellite launch site it once vowed to close, experts say it was likely a new rocket engine, Reuters reports. On Saturday, the country declared denuclearization off the table.

Most cities aren't built for women cyclists. Women are much less likely to commute to work by bike than men, and many cite safety as their main concern. By building out bike infrastructure, cities like Copenhagen have reached cycling gender parity—and made the roads safer for everyone.

Women doctors get called by their first name much more often. Male doctors are more likely to refer to each other by their formal titles. The disparity illustrates one of the many difficulties in a field where women are more likely to be underpaid, harassed, and passed over for promotions.

An artist ate a $120,000 banana. Two editions of a controversial artwork at Miami's Art Basel—which consist of a banana duct-taped to a wall—had already sold for exorbitant prices when Georgian artist David Datuna snatched the fruit and scarfed it down.

Minimalist and maximalist fashion have reached a new equilibrium. But it's more than just another swing in fashion's pendulum. The trend suggests that shoppers have a lot more say in what's "in" than they ever have before.

A human chimera shows why DNA evidence is questionable. After receiving a bone marrow transplant, Chris Long's DNA was almost entirely replaced by his donor's—at least as far as genetic tests are concerned.

London's "Europolitan" families watch Brexit with dread and determination. The UK capital is home to over 1.1. million non-British EU citizens, by far the largest conglomerate of non-native EU citizens in the bloc.

The France-backed African CFA franc helps and hinders growth. The European-backed currency zone keeps inflation down—but also limits intra-regional trade, creates a dependence on exporting a few key commodities, and raises questions about African states' sovereignty.

The US House Judiciary Committee debunked six "fallacies of impeachment." Following a marathon eight-hour hearing with legal experts, the democrat-controlled body released a 50-page report defending its investigation.

Objectivity is on trial in Trump's impeachment hearings. A republican congressman sought to undermine a panel of four legal experts by asking whether they voted for Donald Trump—attacking a core principle of the judiciary system that people can put biases aside and act impartially.

Trump's taxes will stay secret, for now. Trump argues that, as the president, his financial records are special. Lower courts have disagreed—but the US Supreme Court has granted the president's legal team more time to work on their petition.

The avocado has become one of the most dangerous foods. The meteoric rise of US demand for avocados has been a blessing and a curse for Mexican growers: Many now hire armed guards to ward off unwanted attention from cartels.

Impossible Foods is America's fourth fastest growing brand. The plant-based burger company, which burst onto the national radar thanks to a deal with Burger King, has doubled its customer base in a year—but it hasn't made a dent yet with Gen Z.

The world's eyes are on a US child abduction case. The supreme court will decide how to apply international law in the case of a mother taking her daughter from Italy to the US to flee her allegedly abusive ex-husband.

Insurers are suing the US for $12 billion in Obamacare funds. Originally, the Affordable Care Act was designed to reimburse insurers for unexpected losses—but Congress never appropriated the money for it, and the government argues that the deal is off.

Massachusetts says Metals.com sold seniors $3.2 million in overpriced coins. After a Quartz investigation revealed a scheme to swindle older conservatives out of their savings, state regulators took legal action against the coin dealer.

Don't miss these seven fantastic, under-the-radar movies. It's hard for a film to attract an audience if it's neither a blockbuster event nor an obvious Oscar contender. Most films exist in this netherworld of underappreciation—and 2019 was an especially great year for them,

Only Netflix knows how many people watched The Irishman. The streaming giant has traditionally been cagey about releasing viewership numbers—but may begin to selectively release statistics to make good on a transparency pledge and woo A-list directors.

Amazon is struggling to hold onto overworked, underpaid pilots. Pushed to their limits and fed up with unreasonable demands, 60% of the pilots who work for Amazon contractors are looking for other jobs, according to one union survey.

Boeing flew real Star Wars X-Wings at a Disney grand opening. The sci-fi star fighters offered an early glimpse at Boeing's experimental line of drones, designed to lug 500 pounds (227 kg) of cargo for industrial clients, TechCrunch reports.