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Nick Reiner’s Struggles With Drugs Left His Parents ‘Desperate’
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December 16, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Live Updates: Sydney Gunmen Were Motivated by ISIS, Australia Prime Minister Says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said two gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish holiday celebration were motivated by the Islamic State.

Nick Reiner’s Struggles With Drugs Left His Parents ‘Desperate’

Mr. Reiner, who was arrested in connection with the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, once estimated he had been in drug treatment 18 times as a teenager.

Police Share New Images of Man Sought in Deadly Shooting at Brown

The face of the man who officials believe killed two students was not visible in newly released footage, but they hoped he might still be recognized as the manhunt stretched past 48 hours.

World

U.S. Strikes 3 More Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 8

The attacks brought the number killed since the Trump administration began the strikes on suspected drug smugglers to at least 95.

Ukraine and Allies Agree on Security Guarantee for Peace Proposal

Crucial details on the future security of Ukraine remain unsettled as negotiators seek a deal that Russia will approve.

Hong Kong Media Tycoon’s Conviction Was Years in the Making

Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.

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U.S.

Eager for Center Stage, Patel Casts Aside Caution in Statements as F.B.I. Leader

Kash Patel’s impulse to publicize the work of the bureau under his leadership has revived questions about his competence and his future in the administration.

U.S. Soldiers and Translator Killed in Syria Are Identified

The shooting attack in Palmyra, Syria, on Saturday struck Iowa National Guard troops. Two were killed, along with an American civilian interpreter; three others were wounded.

Donald Trump Jr. Is Engaged to Palm Beach Socialite Bettina Anderson

The relationship between the president’s son and Ms. Anderson had been the subject of tabloid speculation during his previous engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle.

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Politics

Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia

The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.

Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Against BBC Over Documentary

The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.

Pelosi Resisted Stock-Trading Ban as Wealth Grew, Fueling Suspicion

The former speaker failed to appreciate the groundswell of support for banning the practice, refusing to give an inch amid G.O.P. accusations that she was corrupt.

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Business

Volkswagen to End Production at German Plant, a First in Company History

The auto giant stopped making cars at the plant in Dresden, which opened in 2001, as it faces weaker demand and steep U.S. tariffs.

Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans

Ford Motor said the costs came from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.

Boston Globe’s Former Top Editor Returns

Brian McGrory led the news organization for a decade until he departed in early 2023.

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Technology

How Tech’s Biggest Companies Are Offloading the Risks of the A.I. Boom

The data centers used for work on artificial intelligence can cost tens of billions to build. Tech giants are finding ways to avoid being on the hook for some of those costs.

In A.I. Boom, Venture Capital Firms Are Raising Loads More Money

Lightspeed Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture firm, has amassed more than $9 billion to invest in artificial intelligence. That is its biggest haul.

Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control

Founded in 1990 by three M.I.T. researchers, iRobot introduced its vacuum in 2002. Its restructuring will turn the company over to its largest creditor.

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New York

At a Dark Moment, Jews in New York Celebrate the Festival of Lights

After the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, Jewish New Yorkers said they felt the need to stand up for their community.

Why New York Has Backed Off on Addressing Climate Change

With affordability and energy costs looming large as political issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul is less focused on going green.

With Prices Soaring, Can New York Survive as a Mecca for the Arts?

The number of artists living in the city has declined after growing sharply between 2004 and 2019. Almost 50 arts venues have closed in the past five years.

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Arts

Rob Reiner Made Clear What He Believed In, Onscreen and Off

In films like “A Few Good Men,” the director’s ideas of honor and morality were stated as plainly as could be.

As Archie Bunker’s Foil, Rob Reiner Brought Politics Home

Reiner’s “All in the Family” role didn’t just capture the arguments of its time. It gave us a preview of our own.