By Giancarla Sambo
Edited by Elissa D. Hecker
Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News:
Entertainment
Reiners’ Son Arrested and Charged in Deaths of His Parents
Nick Reiner was arrested in connection to the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He is on suicide watch and being held in solitary confinement.
https://ew.com/rob-reiner-son-nick-suicide-watch-solitary-confinement-after-murder-charges-11873992
President Trump Seizes on Rob Reiner’s Death to Attack the Hollywood Director
The president attributed the killing to “Trump derangement syndrome,” but his disparaging comments drew backlash even from conservative allies who said they were inappropriate.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/politics/trump-rob-reiner.html
Federal Judge Overturns Conviction in Killing of D.J. Jam Master Jay
Karl Jordan Jr., godson of the musician, was convicted last year of murder in the service of a drug deal. The judge found that the government had not proved the motive.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/nyregion/jam-master-jay-conviction-overturned.html
Lady Gaga Claims ‘Total Victory’ In $100M Lost Surfboards Lawsuit
A judge ruled that pop superstar Lady Gaga can continue selling “Mayhem” branded merchandise, despite a legacy surfboard brand’s trademark infringement charge.
https://www.surfer.com/news/lady-gaga-victory-lost-surfboards-mayhem-lawsuit
Dionne Warwick Sued by Rights Firm Over Doja Cat Sample Deal Fees: ‘Trying to Evade Paying’
The company says it represented the legendary singer for years on tricky rights issues "at no cost to her" — in return for a 50% cut of her royalties "in perpetuity."
https://www.billboard.com/pro/dionne-warwick-lawsuit-rights-co-sues-doja-cat-sample-fees/
James Cameron And Disney Sued Over Fresh Avatar Copyright Claims
James Cameron and Walt Disney Co. face renewed legal action over the Avatar franchise, with a lawsuit claiming that the 2022 film Avatar: The Way of Water infringed a writer’s copyright, just days before the third film's release. Filed in California, the complaint alleged that Cameron and Disney copied from Eric Ryder's science fiction story “KRZ”. Ryder now claims that they incorporated more of his material into the second Avatar after earlier dismissals of the original claims.
https://www.mediaweek.com.au/james-cameron-sued-over-fresh-avatar-copyright-claims/
Lucasfilm Wins Court Fight with Horror B-Movie Makers Over Star’s ‘Resurrection’ In Rogue One
Peter Cushing, a national treasure from his Hammer horror roles, was digitally resurrected over 20 years after his death in the 2016 Star Wars spin-off Rogue One, which grossed $1 billion. LucasFilm Ltd and Lunak Heavy Industries faced a lawsuit from a British film company over rights to the digital resurrection.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/peter-cushing-star-wars-lucasfilm-court-b2887019.html
DOJ Pushes for Jury Trial in Live Nation Antitrust Battle — High-Stakes Summary Judgment Hearing Set for January 23rd
In mid-November, Live Nation filed for summary judgment, arguing that there is no proven monopoly or anticompetitive effects. It also challenged the DOJ’s market scope, claiming that including "all major concert venues and artists" would significantly lower Ticketmaster’s market share.
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/18/doj-live-nation-lawsuit-summary-judgment/
Reggaeton Artists Challenge Originality Of 'Dembow' Rhythm in Copyright Battle
The judge expressed some reluctance to rule as a matter of law whether the percussion arrangement of a 1989 instrumental track was an original creation that warranted protection under copyright law.
https://www.courthousenews.com/reggaeton-artists-challenge-originality-of-dembow-rhythm-in-copyright-battle/
Arts
As Trump Puts His Brand on Washington, the Kennedy Center Gets a New Name
The board of directors for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that it would now be named the Trump-Kennedy Center, although a formal change may have to be approved by Congress. And President Trump’s name was added to it, turning it from a memorial to the 35th president into a Trump-branded property. The building now reads: “THE DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/us/politics/trump-kennedy-center-name.html
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12/19/us/trump-news#kennedy-center-trump-sign
Models Sue Roc Nation Over Alleged Billboard Use of Megan Thee Stallion’s Swimwear Line Photos
Two New York models sued Roc Nation, claiming that their photos for Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer swimwear were used in billboard ads without permission. Janelle Delacruz and Tonoia Wade, who appeared in promotional images for the line, allege that they were only paid for social media use, despite their images appearing elsewhere.
https://www.complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/models-sue-roc-nation-over-alleged-billboard-megan-thee-stallion-swiwsuit
This Museum Housed 120,000 Works of Art. Now It’s Empty.
The Centre Pompidou is the place to see contemporary art in Paris. Or it was, until curators put its astonishing collection into storage in anticipation of a five-year renovation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/world/europe/pompidou-empty-renovation-art.html
Sports
Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas Among Athletes Collectively Owed More Than $1M By Grand Slam Track
Grand Slam Track, the bankrupt start-up track league launched by the former Olympian Michael Johnson, has disclosed the amount of money it owes to each of its top 20 creditors, laying bare the crisis that has gripped the project. The disclosure reveals that global star athletes, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Josh Kerr, and Kenny Bednarek, are collectively owed over $1 million.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6892119/2025/12/15/grand-slam-track-mclaughlin-levrone-thomas-bednarek/
Dearica Hamby, Aces Agree to Dismiss Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
The Aces and Hamby agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning that she cannot refile the same claim against the team. Each party is responsible for its attorneys' fees. Hamby told Front Office Sports last week, “I stand by what I said” in the original complaint, and that “the case is resolved.”
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6893805/2025/12/16/dearica-hamby-aces-pregnancy-discrimination-lawsuit-dropped/
Former Atlanta Hawks Senior VP of Finance Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
A longtime Atlanta Hawks executive pleaded guilty in a federal fraud case after prosecutors accused him of stealing over $3.8 million from the team over several years. Lester T. Jones Jr., the Hawks' former Senior Vice President of Finance, changed his plea to guilty in federal court.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6894932/2025/12/16/hawks-executive-guilty-lester-jones-nba/
Los Angeles Angels Settle with Family of Pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Avoiding Jury Verdict
The Angels have settled the wrongful death lawsuit brought against them by the family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, ending nearly five years of tense litigation between the team and the family of its former player.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6904445/2025/12/19/angels-tyler-skaggs-lawsuit-settlement-trial/
WNBA Players’ Proposal More Than Double Revenue Share Proposed by League: Sources
The WNBA and WNBPA “remain far apart in labor negotiations,” with the players “asking for more than double the share of revenue proposed by the league,” according to sources. The sides are “both proposing salary systems based on league revenue,” but they “have distinctly different approaches to calculating player compensation, which has driven a wedge into the extended negotiations.”
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/12/15/report-wnbpa-proposing-double-the-revenue-sharing-that-wnba-is/
Aiming to Level Playing Field, MLB to Regulate Use of Data and Tech in Minors
Wealthy baseball organizations have recently gained an edge by investing heavily in high-tech tools like high-speed cameras and motion capture in the minors, increasing their informational advantage. However, starting next season, Major League Baseball will regulate in-game technology across all minor league parks to promote parity and curb the ongoing arms race.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879487/2025/12/15/mlb-technology-change-minor-leagues/
Kylian Mbappe Owed €60m In Unpaid Salary From PSG, Court Rules
A Paris labor court ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than 60 million euros ($70 million) to Kylian Mbappé in a dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses linked to the end of the France superstar's contract in 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6893463/2025/12/16/kylian-mbappe-psg-salary-court-case/
Technology/Media
Warner Bros. Says Ellisons ‘Misled’ Shareholders in Takeover Bid
The claim was made as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s dismissal of Paramount’s hostile takeover offer.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/business/media/warner-bros-paramount-takeover-netflix.html
U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight
The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/business/economy/us-eu-tech-penalties.html
Truth Social Parent to Merge with Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal
Trump Media & Technology Group, the social media and crypto company part owned by Trump, said it would help develop a “utility-scale fusion power plant.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/business/trump-media-tae-technologies-fusion-power-deal.html
TikTok Signs Agreements with Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/business/media/tiktok-deal-agreements-us-investors.html
Hochul Reaches Deal on A.I. Regulation in New York
The bill, which lawmakers passed in June, will be modified to more closely match a similar law in California, at Big Tech’s urging.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/nyregion/ai-bill-regulations-ny.html
Adobe Faces First Major AI Copyright Lawsuit
Author Elizabeth Lyon filed a class-action lawsuit in California federal court, accusing Adobe of using unauthorized copies of books to train its SlimLM AI models without permission or payment, impacting thousands of copyright holders via the Books3 dataset.
https://www.eweek.com/news/adobe-faces-ai-copyright-lawsuit/
Ninth Circuit Lets X Pursue International Defamation Cases Against Media Matters
X sued media watchdog Media Matters in courts across the world, but argued that Media Matters waited too long to assert its right to choose where to litigate.
https://www.courthousenews.com/ninth-circuit-lets-x-pursue-international-defamation-cases-against-media-matters/
Elon Musk's X Sues Startup Over Attempt to Claim Twitter Branding
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, filed a lawsuit in Delaware to stop a startup from using the old Twitter brand. Operation Bluebird had earlier asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel Twitter trademarks for a new site called "twitter.new," claiming X has "eradicated" the brand from its offerings.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2025/12/16/elon-musk-x-sues-startup-twitter-trademark-cancellation/87798842007/
Is Sony Music Going the Distance Against Udio? And Will Other Suno Deals Follow Warner Music’s Settlement? Remaining Litigants Tee Up Packed 2026 Case Schedules
Recent evidence has emerged from new filings by litigants disputing AI music generators’ copyright claims. Many are familiar with the core issues in these lawsuits, similar complaints from musicians, and the Udio settlements by Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. These settlements brought major changes at Udio, which has already stopped downloads, despite some users calling the platform "dead” on Reddit.
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/18/sony-music-udio-suno-lawsuit-updates/
Two Families Sue Meta Over Teens' Deaths by Suicide, Citing 'Sextortion' Scams
One boy joined Instagram on a Sunday and was dead by Tuesday afternoon. His mother says the app is to blame.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/two-families-sue-meta-teens-deaths-suicide-citing-sextortion-scams-rcna248136
Brooklyn Man Accused of Stealing $16 Million in Crypto from Victims
From a house in Sheepshead Bay, Ronald Spektor bilked about 100 people across the United States, prosecutors say. Then, he went online to brag.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/nyregion/brooklyn-crypto-scam.html
Smart TVs Secretly Spy on Texans: Paxton Files Lawsuits Against Major Brands
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued five major TV manufacturers, including Samsung, Sony, LG, and Chinese firms Hisense and TCL, alleging they illegally collected consumer data via smart TVs without consent. The suits highlight concerns over consumer privacy and foreign data collection, especially from companies linked to China.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/smart-tvs-secretly-spy-texans-133046226.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAI6V70oBgSuSYIZoURcuRr_4WbSHenPmKF5BPyBFbqtfnBhYdsXxUpekHHI9jT94bgU7_goBBH_mvAiMICDw1s-IjnDosMWM0LqmPh0h85gQfS2MXHURJuh64_pxxVSl43CE50R0qwmsAFy8YsIVp7KJjxBNI1Y2vZBlNJRSZWs0
It's A Kids' Game Where, Lawsuits Allege, Predators Are Lurking
Roblox is one of the most popular kids' game in the world, but lawsuits allege that predators are hiding in plain sight.
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/wellness/2025/12/18/roblox-kids-game-child-online-safety/87818655007/
The Timing of Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the BBC Is Significant
The lawsuit landed just hours before a once-a-decade review of the broadcaster’s royal charter, which governs its mission, purpose and funding.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/trump-bbc-lawsuit-timing.html
BBC Charter Review Launched Amid Legal Turmoil: Broadcaster Must ‘Remain Fiercely Independent, Accountable and Be Able to Command Public Trust’
Britain’s Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy started a decade-wide review of the BBC‘s Royal Charter on Tuesday, which will impact governance, revenue, and editorial oversight before the current agreement ends in late 2027. Nandy issued a Green Paper proposing changes to maintain editorial independence, financial sustainability, and public trust.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bbc-charter-review-launch-legal-turmoil-1236609738/
Reddit Is Arguing It Is A 'Collection of Public Fora' And Not a Social Media Company.
Australia bans children under 16 from social media. Reddit calls for revoking or exempting the law, arguing it's not a social media platform in a new lawsuit.
https://www.businessinsider.com/reddit-legal-challenge-australia-social-media-law-children-2025-12
U.K. Spy Chief Warns of Acute Russia Threat: The ‘Front Line Is Everywhere’
In her first public speech as head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli said Russia was attempting to export chaos to Europe through hybrid attacks and disinformation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/world/europe/uk-mi6-russia-chaos.html
To China, He Was an Arch Villain. To His Supporters, He Was Their Hope.
Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong publisher and democracy campaigner, was convicted of national security charges in a city where even minor dissent is now whispered.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/world/asia/jimmy-lai-guilty-national-security.html
General News
Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Free Speech Lawsuit from Immigration Judges
The case, brought by the union representing immigration judges, could have implications for other workplace claims brought by government officials.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/politics/supreme-court-immigration-judges-speech.html
How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters
Hundreds of thousands of Americans in rural and urban areas alike could see their votes rejected if the Court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/us/politics/supreme-court-mail-in-ballots-election-day.html
Johnson Rules Out House Vote to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies
The speaker had planned to give moderate Republicans seeking an extension of the tax credits a vote on their proposal, but said it was simply “not to be.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/obamacare-subsidies-house.html
Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump
The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/us/politics/senate-defense-bill-trump-military.html
Appeals Court Allows National Guard to Remain in D.C., for Now
A three-judge panel voted unanimously to allow troops to stay in the capital for the duration of the appeal, citing the city’s unique legal status.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/us/politics/appeals-court-washington-national-guard.html
Justice Dept. Will Appeal Dismissal of Comey and James Indictments
The Trump administration had vowed to fight a judge’s decision to dismiss unrelated criminal charges against James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the attorney general of New York.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/politics/trump-james-comey-appeal.html
Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video
The defense secretary joined the secretary of state on Capitol Hill to deliver the first classified briefings to include all members of the House and Senate on the maritime attacks.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/hegseth-congress-boat-strike-video.html
U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil, Venezuela’s Navy Begins Escorting Ships as U.S. Threatens Blockade
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil. Venezuela’s government has ordered its Navy to escort ships carrying petroleum products from port, escalating the risk of a confrontation with the United States after Trump ordered a “blockade” aimed at the country’s oil industry.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/us/politics/us-coast-guard-venezuela-oil-tanker.html
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12/17/us/trump-news#obamacare-subsidies-house
Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to 20 More Countries
People from Syria, South Sudan, and those with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are included in the latest restrictions. More than 35 countries are now under U.S. travel restrictions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/trump-expanded-travel-ban.html
Trump Announces Pricing Deals with Nine Drugmakers
The companies were the latest to agree to sell drugs to Medicaid and directly to consumers at discounted prices. Trump said he would soon begin similar negotiations with health insurers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/health/trump-drug-pricing-deals.html
Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses, and patients.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/health/cannabis-reclassification-schedule-drug-research.html
Trump’s NASA Pick Is Confirmed to Lead Space Program in Peril
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire nominated twice to lead the agency, may draw some lessons from the tenure of another NASA leader in the 1990s.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/science/nasa-jared-isaacman-confirmed-senate.html
A Somber Mood at Science Meeting as Trump Budget Cuts Continue
News of the breakup of a leading science institution rippled through an annual gathering of Earth, ocean and space scientists. Many say American science is suffering under the Trump administration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/climate/ncar-climate-research-agu.html
National Parks Drop Free Entrance on M.L.K. Day and Juneteenth
Visitors will instead get free entry on Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/travel/trump-birthday-mlk-juneteenth-free-national-park.html
Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It
Proposed new rules would punish the hospitals by pulling all federal financing. Advocates say lawsuits will follow.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/health/trump-gender-affirming-care-funding.html
Wisconsin Judge Allows Election Case to Proceed Against Trump Advisers
A judge ruled that at least two of three defendants would have to stand trial in a case stemming from a plan to deploy fake electors after Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/politics/wisconsin-trump-electors-court.html
Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions, Trump and Top Aides Publicly Defend Susie Wiles Afterwards
In interviews with Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, said Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality,” called JD Vance a “conspiracy theorist” and concluded that Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” the early handling of the Epstein files. Trump praised his chief of staff as doing “a fantastic job,” and more than a dozen members of his cabinet have posted defenses of her on social media.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/trump-susie-wiles.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/susie-wiles-vanity-fair.html
Judge Says He Will Not Immediately Halt Trump’s Ballroom Project
A federal judge said he would order the Trump administration to submit plans for the building by the end of the month, but allowed minor construction to continue for now.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/judge-trump-ballroom.html
Dan Bongino Says He Will Step Down from F.B.I. in January
The departure of Bongino had seemed inevitable since August, when the White House hired Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to share his job as deputy director.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/us/politics/dan-bongino-steps-down-fbi.html
Eager for Center Stage, Patel Casts Aside Caution in Statements as F.B.I. Leader
Kash Patel’s impulse to publicize the work of the bureau under his leadership has revived questions about his competence and his future in the administration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/politics/kash-patel-fbi.html
Trial Starts for Judge Accused of Helping Undocumented Immigrant Evade Agents
The Milwaukee County judge faces federal charges, but she has maintained her innocence.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/judge-trial-undocumented-immigrant.html
N.Y.C. Subway Crime Is Down, Hochul Says, Rebutting Trump Officials
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state would spend another $77 million on police patrols in the subway, acknowledging that felony assaults remain stubbornly high.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/nyregion/nyc-subway-mta-safety-low-crime.html
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress
Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman and staunch Trump ally, abruptly ended her bid to unseat Hochul and said she would not seek another House term.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/nyregion/elise-stefanik-drops-out-governor.html
N.Y. Governor Will Sign Right-to-Die Bill for the Terminally Ill
Hochul cast the measure in unusually personal terms, saying she had felt “the pain of seeing someone you love suffer and feeling powerless to stop it.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/nyregion/medical-dying-assisted-suicide-hochul.html
New York Commuters to Be Fined for ‘Repeatedly’ Activating Tickets Late
Passengers on Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains could face $8 fines if they keep waiting until after the train leaves to activate their mobile tickets.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/nyregion/nyc-commuters-ticket-activation-fee-lirr-metro-north.html
What to Know About the Origins of Jeffrey Epstein’s Wealth
The sources of Epstein’s fortune have long been a source of speculation. Here are six takeaways from a New York Times investigation that found that he built it through scams, theft, and lies.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/magazine/jeffrey-epstein-wealth-origins-investigation-takeaways.html
Epstein Files Include 1996 Child Porn Complaint That F.B.I. Ignored
Newly released files show how Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein in the 1990s, had urged the F.B.I. to investigate him. The case went nowhere for years.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/epstein-fbi-complaint-1996-maria-farmer.html
Epstein Files Photos Disappear from Government Website, Including One of Trump
A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point from the website that the Justice Department created. One featured an open drawer containing other photos, including at least one of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/us/politics/trump-epstein-files-government-website.html
Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla Pay Deal Is Restored by Delaware Supreme Court
A state judge had invalidated the package, saying shareholders were not properly informed about it. The ruling cleared the plan, now worth $139 billion.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/business/elon-musk-pay-ruling-delaware.html
Suspect in Brown and M.I.T. Killings Died 2 Days Before He Was Found, Autopsy Shows
The examination confirmed that the suspect had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found in a storage unit in New Hampshire.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/suspect-brown-mit-autopsy.html
Suspect in Bondi Beach Massacre Is Charged with Murder and Terrorism
The Australian authorities said the 24-year-old man, who had been shot by the police, woke from a coma.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/world/asia/australia-bondi-beach-shooting.html
Australia Promises Even Stricter Gun Control After Mass Shooting
The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/world/australia/australia-gun-control-bondi-shooting.html
Kast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement
José Antonio Kast, who was elected president, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/world/americas/chile-kast-right-wing-movement.html
U.S. Strikes Three More Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing Eight
The attacks brought the number killed since the Trump administration began the strikes on suspected drug smugglers to at least 95.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/politics/drug-boat-strikes-pacific.html
U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
American forces struck dozens of suspected ISIS sites, making good on Trump’s vow to avenge two American soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter killed by the group last week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/politics/us-islamic-state-strikes-syria.html
Nigeria Closes Factories Linked to U.S. Auto Industry Amid Poisoning Inquiry
Carmakers have known for decades that battery recycling was poisoning people abroad. Nigeria’s crackdown is an effort to catalog the damage.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/world/africa/nigeria-lead-factory-closings.html