Rats...enjoy driving? In a study conducted by the University of Richmond, behavioral neurologist Kelly Lambert demonstrates how rats can learn to drive miniature cars, using a lever to navigate towards a reward. According to Lambert, this training not only boosts cognitive function but also fosters positive emotions like optimism, making researchers think that the driving experience is inherently enjoyable for the rats. #cnn #news #science #rats #driving

Part 5: Earlier this week, CNN asked followers on social media if they have questions about the ongoing events in the Middle East. We picked some of the most-asked topics and put the key question to CNN’s International Correspondent, Jomana Karadsheh in Syria. Here, we ask about what will happen to Bashar al-Assad who fled Syria to Russia. #CNN #News #Syria

India's 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on December 12. #cnn #news

Joe Burrow’s house was broken into on Monday while the Cincinnati Bengals played the Dallas Cowboys. In October, Kansas City-area homes of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were also burglarized. #cnn #joeburrow #nfl

Tom Dickey, attorney for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, says his client is entering a plea of 'not guilty.' #CNN #News