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December 16, 2025

The Providence Journal

New Images Released of Brown Suspect

Authorities released new videos and images of a male suspect seen near Brown University before a mass shooting that killed two students and injured nine, as investigators said the campus was likely targeted and the suspect remains armed and dangerous.
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The Sydney Morning Herald

Bondi Gunman IS Link Probed

Police revealed alleged terror links connected to the Bondi Beach shooting as investigators probe a possible manifesto, extremist associations, and a recent overseas trip tied to what authorities say was an Islamic State–inspired attack that killed 15 people.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Reiner Made Movie About Family Tension

A decade before Rob and Michele Reiner were killed, the family publicly confronted their strained relationship with son Nick in the film “Being Charlie”, a candid drama about addiction and parental conflict that now reads as an unsettling reflection of their real-life dynamics.
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CBS News

Brian Walshe Convicted of Murder

A Massachusetts jury convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of his wife Ana despite her body never being found, marking a rare prosecution victory built on circumstantial and forensic evidence that now sets him up for a mandatory life sentence without parole.
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Al Jazeera

More US Strikes on Drug Vessels

The United States military said it killed eight people in three “lethal kinetic strikes” on vessels in the eastern Pacific, as Washington intensifies its military buildup near Venezuela, including expanded operations tied to Trinidad and Tobago.
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Sky News

What Are Australia's Gun Laws?

Australia’s already strict gun laws are under renewed scrutiny after the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to consider tougher licensing rules, weapon limits, and a national firearms register.
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The Free Press

Jews Forced Into Hiding Again

David Wolpe and Deborah Lipstadt argue that rising antisemitic violence and intimidation are forcing Jews to hide their identity and avoid public life, from Australia to Europe and the US, and that indifference to these targeted attacks threatens both Jewish safety and democratic society.
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Mediaite

Urban Criticizes Trump's Remarks

Former Trump campaign adviser David Urban slammed President Donald Trump’s remarks about the murder of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner as “indefensible” and “saddening,” saying the comments undercut national unity and drew condemnation even from the president’s own supporters.
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Euronews

3rd Century Fresco Found in Turkey

Turkish archaeologists have uncovered a rare, well-preserved 3rd-century fresco near Iznik depicting Jesus as the Roman-style “Good Shepherd,” marking one of Anatolia’s most significant early Christian finds.
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The Wall Street Journal

Grandpa Quarterback Buzzes Back

Philip Rivers, 44 and a grandfather, made a surprising NFL return for the Colts, nearly leading them to victory over Seattle in a comeback that blended nostalgia, grit, and heartfelt determination.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Anthony Geary aka "Luke" Passes Away

Anthony Geary, celebrated for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on “General Hospital” and winner of a record eight Daytime Emmys, has died at 78, leaving a lasting legacy in daytime television.
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Axios

Ford Drops All-Electric F-150

Ford Motor Company is abandoning its all-electric F-150 to focus on hybrids and energy storage, taking nearly $20 billion in charges while aiming for profitability in its EV business by 2029.
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The Guardian

Partnering With ICE Is a Political Loser

Democrat Danny Ceisler won Bucks County’s sheriff race, defeating the Republican incumbent who partnered with ICE, signaling voter rejection of local immigration enforcement in the “swingiest” county of Pennsylvania.
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Merriam-Webster

Slop: Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word

Merriam-Webster named “slop”—associated with AI-generated, low-quality digital content—the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a year overwhelmed by junk videos, propaganda, fake news, and other online absurdities.
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ABC7 Chicago

Home Alone House Restored

The iconic Winnetka, Illinois house featured in “Home Alone” is undergoing a restoration to recreate its 1990 movie appearance, returning both its interior and exterior to match the beloved Christmas classic and delight fans visiting or viewing the home.
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USA Today

Iconic Rob Reiner Movie Quotes

Rob Reiner, celebrated actor and director behind classics like “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride”, is remembered for films that delivered some of Hollywood’s most iconic and quotable lines, including the legendary “I’ll have what she’s having.”
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