• Microsoft to Release New Light-Weight Browser 'Spartan' with Windows 10, Will Not Replace Internet Explorer

  While rumors were already buzzing about Microsoft's plans with Internet Explorer in Windows 10, new information has come out that the plan is actually to make an entirely new browser, codenamed Spartan, that will more closely mimic rivals Chrome and Firefox.

  

• Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Takes to Twitter for Anti-American Rant, Comparing Palestinian People to Jesus

  Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has started a controversial social media campaign against American Christians by comparing the struggles of the Palestinian people to those of Jesus.

  

• December's Seasonal Flu Reaches 'Epidemic' Status, 15 Children Dead So Far from H3N2

  This year's flu outbreak has now officially reached epidemic proportions as 22 states are reporting unusually high cases and 15 children have died so far nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting a spike in "influenza-like" cases this week that show a much more dangerous and mutated strain of the flu bug that isn't stopped by the traditional flu shot.

  

• Gmail Access Now Completely Blocked In China

  After several attempts to block Google's Gmail service in its country, it looks as though the Chinese government has finally blocked all access to the popular email provider through every possible route, including third-party email clients.

  

• One in 70 Million Chance: Christian Mom Gives Birth to Quadruplets, Two Identical Sets of Twin Daughters

  When Ashley Gardner found out she was pregnant with quadruplets in October, her husband snapped a photo of her expression that went viral almost overnight. But now that the new parents have delivered the four babies, the look of surprise has been replaced with a look of (exhausted) joy.