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December 15, 2025

The Providence Journal

Brown Detainee To Be Released

Authorities say the person of interest detained after a deadly mass shooting at Brown University that killed at least two students and injured nine others will be released as investigators pursue new leads.
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The Sydney Morning Herald

Father-Son Duo Killed 15 in Australia

Sixteen people were killed and dozens injured after two gunmen – a father and his son – opened fire on crowds at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Australia, an attack authorities have declared a terrorist incident.
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The New York Times

How Did the CIA Lose a Nuclear Device?

During a secret Cold War mission to spy on China, the C.I.A. abandoned a plutonium-powered generator high on a Himalayan peak in 1965 due to dangerous weather conditions, and the nuclear device has never been recovered.
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NBC News

Watch: Heroic Act at Bondi Beach

Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Sydney fruit shop owner hailed as a hero for disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack, is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for multiple gunshot wounds.
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The Washington Post

Safety First: Driverless Cars vs. Humans

Marc Lamber argues that autonomous vehicles should be judged not against perfection but against human drivers, pointing to data suggesting robotaxis cause fewer injuries and could save lives if evaluated by real-world outcomes.
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The Indianapolis Star

Rivers: "Coach Wasn't Scared"

Philip Rivers’ brief return to the NFL at age 44, while helping the Colts in a crisis, became a powerful lesson for his high school football players that taking a risk matters more than being afraid to try.
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The Hill

Third Party Interest Rising

A new poll finds growing interest in third-party candidates among Republicans, Democrats, and nonvoters alike, reflecting widespread frustration with both parties and dissatisfaction over economic issues.
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TMZ

Cena Bids Farewell to WWE

John Cena closed out his legendary WWE career with a loss to Gunther in his final match at Main Event in Washington D.C. Saturday night, but received a thunderous standing ovation from fans who treated him like a champion to the very end.
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Associated Press

Redistricting Battles Intensify

As mid-decade redistricting spreads nationwide, Republicans and Democrats are increasingly defending aggressive gerrymandering as “fair” retaliation, a shift critics warn could dilute community representation and deepen partisan division in Congress.
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The Wall Street Journal

Tech Officer Solved J6 Bomb Case

FBI investigators, aided by a tech-savvy officer, finally deciphered critical data to solve the January 6 pipe-bombs case, revealing that the evidence was overlooked rather than concealed.
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The Guardian

Europe May Go Way of Australia

Australia’s under-16 social media ban is drawing global attention, with several European countries, the UK, and parts of the US considering similar restrictions to protect children online.
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The Bulwark

China Spies Grow More Aggressive

Under Kash Patel, critics warn the FBI’s counterintelligence program is being weakened just as Chinese espionage and emerging technological threats pose unprecedented risks to the United States’ national security.
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The Atlantic

Mass Shootings Are Unpreventable

Xochitl Gonzalez writes that the recent shooting at Brown University, the second school shooting student Mia Tretta has lived through, underscores America’s ongoing failure to protect its children from gun violence.
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Axios

Political Knives Come Out for Newsom

Democratic rivals are plotting to challenge Gavin Newsom’s early 2028 frontrunner status, focusing on his left-leaning “liberal, coastal elite” policies and past controversies, including an affair and alcohol counseling.
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The Hollywood Reporter

"Home Alone" Turns 35

Macaulay Culkin and director Chris Columbus celebrated the 35th anniversary of “Home Alone” by sharing behind-the-scenes stories, critiquing the franchise’s sequels, and teasing ideas for a potential new film.
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CBS News

Erika Kirk's Emotional Journey

Erika Kirk reflected on grief, defended her late husband Charlie Kirk’s legacy, and shared her decision to forgive his accused killer during her first CBS News town hall conducted by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
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The Hollywood Reporter

"Zootopia 2" Box Office Smash

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has surpassed $500 million in China, driving nearly half of its $1.08 billion global box office and becoming the fastest PG-rated film to hit the $1 billion mark worldwide.
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