🇸🇾 Assad Resigns, Flees to Russia Syrian President Bashar al-Assad resigned and fled to Russia, ending the Assad regime's 50-year rule. 🏈 Oregon Tops Inaugural College Playoff Field The inaugural 12-team college football playoff field was announced, with Big Ten champion Oregon as the top seed. ⚔️ Rebels Seize Key Syrian Cities Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captured several key Syrian cities, including the capital, Damascus. 🎤 Taylor Swift's Tour Sets Revenue Record Taylor Swift concluded her 'Eras' tour in Vancouver, the highest-grossing tour ever with $2.2 billion in revenue. 🇺🇸 Trump's Administration Stays Out of Syria Trump's administration has declared no intention to intervene in the Syrian rebel takeover. 🇲🇽 Mexico and Canada Vie for Trump Favor Mexico and Canada are vying for Trump's favor as the more essential North American U.S. ally. 🇺🇦 Concerns Grow Over Trump's Ukrainian Aid Trump's potential reduction of military aid to Ukraine concerns NATO allies and national security experts. ⛪ Notre Dame Holds First Mass Post-Fire Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris held its first mass since the 2019 fire after a significant restoration effort.