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Jews light candles this Hanukkah not to deny the darkness, but to assert something simple and necessary: Violence fueled by silence does not get the final word.Hen Mazzig | Opinion contributorAs Jews around the world light Hanukkah candles this week, many are doing so with a growing sense of unease.

Bondi Beach shooting shows we can't 'debate' antisemitism | Opinion

LA District attorney formally charged Nick Reiner with double murder counts for the homicide of Rob Reiner and wife Michele Reiner, whose bodies were discovered at their Brentwood home Sunday. The late star was best known for his "Meathead" role in "All in the Family," and found directorial success with "When Harry Met Sally."

Nick Reiner charged with double murder counts in deaths of parents Rob Reiner, Michele Singer

When I came down with a cold the day after I saw the third and latest “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” I half-wondered if I had picked it up on Pandora.The promise of Cameron’s 3D trilogy has always been immersion: immersion in a science-fiction world, in technological wonder, in a maybe future of movies.

Movie Review: Wonder and war in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

The Trump administration has launched an unusual new hiring initiative that marks a sharp departure from traditional government recruitment: the U.S. Tech Force, a program that requires no college degree and no minimum work experience for technology professionals willing to serve two-year stints in federal agencies. And if you get in, you can expect to make anywhere from $150,000 up to $200,000.​

You can make up to $200K working in Trump’s new ‘Tech Force’—and you don’t need a degree or work experience

Decision will pave the way for Netflix to proceed with buyout of film and TV groupWarner Bros Discovery is poised to tell shareholders to reject Paramount’s $108bn (£81bn) hostile bid, according to reports, clearing the way for Netflix to proceed with its buyout of the Hollywood film and TV group.

Warner Bros reportedly poised to reject Paramount’s $108bn hostile takeover bid

A retired nurse opened his home to the 19-year-old, but ended up being horrifically murdered by him after kicking him out for not paying rent, police allegeA teenager in Florida has been accused of murdering a 67-year-old retired nurse, after police found the body of the victim at his home.

Florida teen roommate 'disembowels ex-nurse' after he was kicked out for not paying rent

Donna Summer worked hard for the music, writing songs that defined a generation, and this week the Songwriters Hall of Fame honored her lasting legacy.The unmistakable voice of the disco era was posthumously inducted during an intimate ceremony held Dec. 15 in The Butterfly Room at Cecconi's in West Hollywood.

Disco queen Donna Summer receives songwriting honor from Hall of Fame

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is considering a quarterback change after Tua Tagovailoa’s continued struggles this season, which were magnified in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that eliminated Miami from playoff contention for the second straight season.

Dolphins considering a change at QB after Tua Tagovailoa’s continued struggles

Kelce possibly played with Patrick Mahomes for the last timeFalcons star Bijan Robinson reacts to Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagementAtlanta Falcons star RB Bijan Robinson is excited to see the news that fellow NFL star, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift announced their engagement on Tuesday.

Travis Kelce's brother offers Chiefs star advice on deciding NFL future

A Biden-appointed Chicago federal judge went too far in using a deal struck between the Biden administration and pro-immigrant activists to issue a sweeping order requiring immigration enforcement agents to release hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested and detained earlier this year in and around Chicago in operations ordered by President Donald Trump.

Judge overreached in ordering hundreds of illegal immigrants released

The health secretary is winning the battle of public opinion but has not convinced those who matter most in this disputeThere are an array of numbers relating to the NHS that, it’s safe to assume, make Wes Streeting wince.Take, for example, the number of hospital tests and treatments people in England are waiting for – 7.42 million – and the number of people who need them – 6.24 million.

Striking resident doctors are digging in. History suggests this will go on and on

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, has been spotted transiting the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday as Beijing continues to exert military pressure on self-ruled Taiwan.The presence of the Fujian in the Taiwan Strait, roughly 80 miles wide at its narrowest point, was confirmed on Wednesday by Taiwan's Defense Ministry, which added that the island's military monitored and responded to the Chinese aircraft carrier's passage.

Image Captures China’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier in Contested Waters

Actress Rachel Carpani, whose credits include a 2009 episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” has died. She was 45.Carpani’s sister Georgia announced the news via Instagram on Monday, Dec. 15.“It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness, in the early hours of Sunday 7th December,” Georgia wrote.

‘NCIS’ actress dies ‘unexpectedly’ at 45

'Bubbly' mum Louise Smith, from Clayton, passed away following a heart attack on Friday leaving little Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, orphanedTwo children aged three and five have been orphaned less than two weeks before Christmas after their mum tragically passed away from a sudden heart attack just two years after their father died.

Tragedy as siblings, 5 and 3, orphaned after parents die just two years apart

CJ Perry says John Cena is a hero in her book after seeing him tap out in his final WWE match ... even though his last act didn't go the way some fans hoped.The wrestling legend stopped by the office Monday and joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked her about John ending his iconic WWE career with a disappointing loss to Gunther.

CJ Perry Says John Cena Tapping Out Was Right Move In Final Wrestling Match

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his troops had won the "strategic initiative" all along the front lines of the Ukraine war and that they are "grinding down" Kyiv's NATO-trained and equipped forces.“The Russian army has gained and firmly maintains the strategic initiative along the entire front line during the special military operation,” Putin said, originally in Russia, at a high-level defense ministry meeting on Wednesday, the Interfax news agency reported.

Putin Says Russia ‘Grinding Down’ Ukraine in Brutal War

Raul Malo, the vocalist who led the Grammy-winning country band the Mavericks and helped shape their genre-blending sound, died last week at age 60 following a battle with cancer, a band representative confirmed to Rolling StoneThe Miami-born singer had been fighting colon cancer since his June 2024 diagnosis and revealed in September 2025 that he was also battling leptomeningeal disease, a rare cancer affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Country legend dies at 60

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good fight! Insane video from a San Francisco restaurant shows a rowdy, belligerent patron going down hard on the sidewalk following an extended altercation with customers and staff.Watch the video posted yesterday ... there's so much to cover.

Drunk Woman on Video Gets Tripped, Falls Hard After Restaurant Fiasco

Check how to benefit from the Alaska paymentOn Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Alaska Department of Revenue will make a new round of payments corresponding to the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), which has been set at $1,000 for 2025. This is key to the economy of thousands of residents who need this financial injection.

Who is eligible to receive the $1,000 stimulus payment on Thursday, December 18, 2025?

This comes amid a wider crackdown on immigration by the Trump administration including the expansion of travel restrictions to an additional 20 countriesICE agents have been accused of dragging a pregnant woman to the ground and kneeling on her in the latest apparent act of violence from the anti-immigration agency.

Horror video appears to show ICE agents kneeling on pregnant woman as chaos erupts in Minneapolis

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WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump said he stands by Susie Wiles following his chief of staff's wide-ranging comments published by Vanity Fair ‒ and said he agrees with her assessment that he has an "alcoholic's personality."Trump addressed Wiles' remarks to Vanity Fair in a separate Tuesday, Dec. 16, interview with the New York Post as the White House spent the day working aggressively to discredit the story.

Trump defends Susie Wiles, agrees he has an 'alcoholic's personality'

After more than a year of legal arguments, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to appear before a special Georgia Senate committee examining her prosecution of President Trump on Wednesday.Lawmakers created the Senate Special Committee on Investigations in January 2024 to look into allegations of "various forms of misconduct" against Willis concerning her prosecution against Mr. Trump and others over efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis set to face Georgia Senate committee over Trump prosecution

A 70-year-old blood pressure medication, hydralazine, may offer a new weapon against aggressive brain tumors, according to recent scientific findings. Researchers have uncovered the drug’s molecular mechanism, revealing its potential to halt the growth of glioblastoma, a particularly deadly form of brain cancer.

The 70-year-old blood pressure drug scientists say may help stop deadly brain tumors

Nick Reiner threw “terrifying” tantrums as a child that escalated when he struggled with drug abuse before he was charged with murdering his mother and his Hollywood icon father, Rob Reiner, according to a family friend who has known him his whole life.The outbursts were so violent that Nick Reiner often had to be physically held back by his father, the unidentified lifelong friend told the Daily Mail of seeing “so much anger in his eyes” even as a kid.

Nick Reiner threw ‘terrifying’ tantrums even as a kid: ‘So much anger in his eyes’

The Knicks defeated the Spurs in Tuesday's NBA Cup title game in Las Vegas‘We have entered a new NBA’, Are the Thunder the league’s next dynasty? | The HerdThe Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA title last night, and they’re the 7th different champion in the past 7 seasons.

Charles Barkley rips NBA Cup, suggests in-season tournament functions as player cash grab

Automakers face soaring warranty costs as high-output engines fail under microscopic imperfectionsModern engines need near perfect machining with thin oil films.Over 5 million engines across automakers face recalls or probes.Warranty costs and long engine swaps are testing shops and trust.Some recalls are a footnote.

The Real Reason Millions Of Engines Are Being Recalled This Year

Gil Gerard, the actor best known for playing sci-fi hero Buck Rogers, has died. He was 82.His death in a hospice on Tuesday was announced by his wife, Janet Gerard, on Facebook. She wrote: “Early this morning Gil – my soulmate – lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer.

Gil Gerard, ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ star, dies at 82

After traveling to all 50 states, I've come across some charming cities to visit in the winter.Healdsburg, California, and Aspen, Colorado, feel especially magical during the holidays.I also love visiting Park City, Charleston, and Boulder for cozy winter vibes.

I've visited all 50 states. There are 7 cozy cities I always tell people to visit during the winter months.

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealOn top of searching for the perfect holiday gifts, we know we're not the only ones looking for deals on home finds that can upgrade our space.

Walmart is selling a storage cabinet for only $77 as a holiday deal

CHARLOTTE, NC — It’s the day before Thanksgiving and Johnika Jamison, 38, doesn't have holiday plans. She’s wearing elephant-print pajamas, snuggled in a hotel bed with her oldest daughter, 15-year-old Eden, and her youngest, 1-year-old Everly. Her middle daughter, 9-year-old Eastin, is with her dad for the weekend.