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Today's episode is sponsored by Free Food. Host Lindsey Vernick gives a rundown of breaking and human stories from December 15, 2025.

Hard news: a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine injured while a person of interest is in custody and investigations continue. In Australia, a terror attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach killed and injured many; authorities suspect an anti‑Semitic motive and a bystander who tackled a shooter has been hailed as a hero.

Other segments: the Powerball climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion, a personal Hinge date anecdote, and Hanukkah reflections and tips. Email the show with feedback at lindsey@thedailysarcast.com.