A deadly shooting during a Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach claimed at least 15 lives, while another incident at Brown University left two dead, with the gunman still at large. False online reports of Rob Reiner’s death underscored the persistent threat of misinformation. Inside the Republican Party, MAGA leaders are urging caution as Trump considers policies that may alienate his base, even as he plans a presidential library—hinting at enduring political ambitions. Meanwhile, the surge in AI and cloud computing is fueling the rapid expansion of massive data centers across the U.S., reshaping infrastructure. On the sports front, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn knee ligament, casting uncertainty over his playoff availability, while the Rams and Broncos have locked in their postseason spots ahead of a January 10 kickoff.