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Monday, December 15, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights was ratified, becoming law and adding the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These amendments guaranteed fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, religion, the press, and due process.
Today’s news includes a heartbreaking tragedy out of Australia, where a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on the first night of Hanukkah left at least 15 people dead. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, their families, and the Jewish community as we report the details below.
Tune into today’s Flyover Podcast, where host Ayla Brown shares simple ways you can spread joy in your community through donations during a busy holiday season. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way in making someone’s holidays brighter. Watch the episode here.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your savings are truly keeping up with the times, this eye-opening comparison from today’s sponsor, GoldCo, between cash and gold might change the way you think about protecting your wealth.
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 15 Killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting
Two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, and wounding 42 others in what authorities are treating as a terror attack.
The suspects, believed to be father and son aged 50 and 24, began firing on the crowd with rifles from a footbridge during the Hanukkah by the Sea event. Together, men legally owned six firearms despite Australia’s strict gun laws.
Beachgoers fled the scene as the attack continued for 20 minutes, with the gunmen reloading and firing multiple times. The massacre was disrupted by Muslim fruit stand owner Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, who snuck up behind, tackled, and disarmed one gunman, despite suffering two gunshot wounds in the process. Watch the video of the moment here.
The elder gunman was shot and killed by police, who later searched the suspects’ vehicle and home, discovering homemade explosives. The other gunman was hospitalized in critical condition. Follow live updates here.
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Brown University Shooting Suspect Arrested
Police detained a person of interest early Sunday at a Coventry, Rhode Island, hotel, approximately 28 miles from where Saturday’s deadly Brown University shooting left two dead and nine injured during an economics final exam review.
The man in his mid-20s from Wisconsin, not a Brown student, was allegedly carrying two firearms when apprehended around 3:45 a.m., including a weapon with unique characteristics that helped tie him to the attack.
The man allegedly yelled something before firing more than 40 rounds from a 9mm handgun, though witnesses couldn’t make out what was screamed.
Brown has canceled all remaining classes, exams, and projects for the fall semester, with officials stating that the investigation is “progressing extremely fast,” although no charges have been filed yet.
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USPS Reveals 2026 Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled its 2026 stamp lineup as the agency prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026.
The new stamps honor icons like Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and Harriet Powers. Other designs highlight American cultural symbols such as lowriders. You can see images of the stamps here.
Additional designs celebrate American space exploration with images captured by NASA’s James Webb telescope. They can be purchased online, by phone, by mail, or in select post offices. Officially licensed stamp products are also available on Amazon.
Here are the release dates for the first batch of 2026 stamps, along with the cities hosting their dedication ceremonies.
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➤ Two Iowa National Guard soldiers and a civilian translator were identified as the victims in Saturday’s ISIS attack on U.S. troops in Syria. (More)
➤ President Trump addressed the violence at Bondi Beach and Brown University as well as the ISIS attack in Syria during a White House Christmas event Sunday, saying, “I just want to pay my respects to everybody,” and adding, “It was a rough day.” (See Details)
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Cash vs. Gold: The Shocking Truth
A 400-ounce gold bar and $8,268 in cash back in the 1920s, both could have bought you a beautiful home.
Fast forward to today?
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The other? It might not even get you an old Winnebago.
What happened? And what does it mean for your savings?
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➤ Buffalo Bills overcame a 21-0 deficit to defeat the Patriots 35-31, ending New England’s 10-game winning streak and keeping Buffalo alive in the AFC East race. The comeback marked its third-largest in team history. (More)
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➤ U.S. TikTok investors remain in limbo as President Trump is expected to extend the sale deadline for a fifth time on Tuesday. (More)
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Is Your Cash at Risk? 100 Years, One Clear Winner
If you had $8,268 in 1920, you had a choice.
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Did you ever collect stamps growing up?
- Yes
- No
- I still do
Yesterday’s Results:
What’s the main dish on your Christmas dinner table?
- Other: 30%
- Ham: 27%
- Don’t know, yet: 24%
- Turkey: 19%
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 Daily Quote
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“We saw the actions of a brave man… a brave Muslim, and I salute him for stopping one of the terrorists from killing innocent Jews.”
— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the fruit stand owner who disarmed a gunman at Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia
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 Today’s Trivia
Which continent boasts the highest average education level?
Show me the answer
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