Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II. Source

Pope Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave. Source

About one in every 36 children is diagnosed with a form of autism. A New York facility is seeing success in treating some of the most profound cases — and providing a welcome home for teens and adults who may not have many other options. Source

President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, will also meet with Britain’s Prince William. Source

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship. Source

The cause of the disaster is unclear but police said a car drove away from the scene “at very high speed” shortly after. Source

The manhunt to locate who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is widening after police say the person of interest in the shooting may have left New York City. Meanwhile, officers found what they believe is the suspected shooter’s backpack in Central Park, where he fled after the killing in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Source

South Korea’s embattled president has survived an impeachment vote for now. Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law earlier this week, shocking the nation. Today an initial motion to oust Yoon could not meet quorum as all but one member of his party walked out of legislative chambers ahead of the first vote to impeach. Source

President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his support of Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons to protect Trump’s opponents from his possible retribution. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election, joining world leaders for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which was destroyed by fire. President Biden is not there, but first lady Jill Biden is in attendance. Source