Here's a round-up of today's headlines:
U.S. News
Brown University shooting suspect found dead: Claudio Neves Valente, a former graduate student accused of shootings at Brown University and involving an MIT professor, was discovered dead in a New Hampshire storage facility.
The board of Kennedy Center voted to rename the venue to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," sparking claims of illegality from figures like Hakeem Jeffries; the change requires congressional approval.
Congressional Democrats released new images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, just ahead of a mandated Justice Department release of unclassified investigation files.
Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of felony obstruction for assisting an undocumented individual in evading arrest.
President Trump delivered a speech to the nation highlighting economic achievements and policy updates.
World News
Deadly fires in Asia: 22 killed in a Jakarta, Indonesia building blaze (19 rescued); 12 killed and 4 injured in a Shantou, China fire.
Ukraine conflict: Russian Iskander missile strike on Dnipro kills 4 and injures at least 40.
UN warns heavy rains have left tens of thousands in Gaza without shelter amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.
A car in Guadeloupe plowed into pedestrians during Christmas preparations in Sainte-Anne, injuring 19 (including 7 children).
Prominent Bangladeshi activist and July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi died in a Singapore hospital after being shot.
Business & Entertainment
Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery: In a landmark $72 billion deal, one of the largest in entertainment history.
TikTok U.S. operations: Deal expected to close next month, involving Oracle and Silver Lake in the buyer group.
Trump Media merger: Announced $6 billion deal with a nuclear fusion company.
Technology
ChatGPT app store launched, now open to developers for custom apps.
Sports & Awards
FIFA Player of the Year: French footballer Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) named 2025 Men's Player of the Year.
Golden Globe nominations: Announced for 2025 works; One Battle After Another leads films with 9 nods, The White Lotus tops TV with 6; new Best Podcast category introduced.


