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A horrific shooting at Bondi Beach claimed the lives of at least 15 people, including two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor, and a 10-year-old girl. The victims were attending a Hanukkah event, and the tragedy has left a deep impact on the local community.

A tragic shooting occurred in Bondi Beach, Sydney, resulting in 15 fatalities. New South Wales Police reported gunshots around 18:47 local time, with footage capturing the harrowing moments. World news correspondent Joe Inwood reconstructs the sequence of events in Australia's deadliest shooting in nearly thirty years.

Legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were discovered deceased in their Los Angeles residence, with authorities treating the case as a possible homicide. Known for directing major films such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'When Harry Met Sally', the couple's sudden deaths have left family, friends, and fans in shock.

In a historic move, more than 70 species of sharks and rays have received new protections under a United Nations treaty to curb international trade, aiming to prevent their extinction.

OpenAI is increasingly relying on its AI coding agent, Codex, for software development and enhancement, highlighting AI’s potential in coding. Codex, available through various interfaces, builds on the legacy of earlier AI models, while competing with innovative tools like Anthropic's Claude Code.

Join Ars Technica's Charity Drive to support the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play. There's still time to donate and stand a chance to win from over $4,000 in prizes until January 2, 2026.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is set to acquire Innovator Capital Management for $2 billion, making a significant move into the defined outcome exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market. These buffer ETFs are designed using options to protect against market losses and are anticipated to be a growth driver for the financial industry.

Prediction markets reacted on Friday after President Trump indicated that Kevin Warsh is a leading candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, causing a shift in odds on Kalshi. Warsh's chances increased, while Kevin Hassett's dropped slightly, yet he remains a strong contender.

Coinbase is set to introduce a new in-house prediction market, powered by Kalshi, as part of its strategy to expand the asset classes available on its platform. This move coincides with shifting investor interest away from digital assets.