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Qué ocurrió en las horas previas y posteriores a la muerte de Rob y Michele Reiner

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Por Chelsea Bailey, CNN

En las horas posteriores a que la policía encontrara los cuerpos de Rob Reiner y Michele Singer Reiner dentro de su casa en Brentwood, California, se intensificó la especulación sobre qué pudo haber llevado a alguien a asesinar al querido director de Hollywood y de su esposa, una carismática fotógrafa y productora.

Esa especulación se intensificó cuando quedó claro que las autoridades sospechaban que el hijo de la pareja, Nick, había matado a sus padres, y se vio impulsada además por el interés en sus problemas pasados con la adicción.

El miércoles, tres días después de que sus padres fueran encontrados muertos, Nick Reiner compareció ante un juez en un tribunal de Los Ángeles, acusado de sus homicidios.

El joven de 32 años fue acusado de apuñalar mortalmente a sus padres en la madrugada del domingo.

Su comparecencia ante el tribunal, aunque breve, marcó la primera vez que Nick Reiner habló públicamente sobre el incidente. Solo dijo tres palabras:

“Sí, su señoría”, dijo, reconociendo que estaba dispuesto a renunciar a su derecho a una rápida lectura de cargos por homicidio.

Si es declarado culpable, podría enfrentar una condena de cadena perpetua sin posibilidad de libertad condicional o la pena de muerte.

El Departamento de Policía de Los Ángeles y la oficina del fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Los Ángeles rechazaron compartir muchos detalles del caso mientras continúa la investigación. Pero lo que las fuentes han revelado a CNN dibujan un panorama fragmentado y tenso de las horas previas e inmediatamente posteriores a los asesinatos de los Reiner.

Según diversas versiones, la fiesta navideña anual de Conan O’Brien reúne a un auténtico “quién es quién” de las leyendas de la comedia.

Adam Sandler, vecino de O’Brien, ha bromeado diciendo que espera la reunión cada año por el jamón. Bill Hader alguna vez contó en televisión una historia sobre un “infierno” navideño después de que una llama fuera de control incendiara un sofá al aire libre.

Tom Hanks también suele asistir, al igual que el comediante Martin Short.

Rob Reiner, quien desde hace tiempo había consolidado su lugar entre el círculo de la comedia de Hollywood por su carácter afable y su característico humor, encajó perfectamente en la celebración del sábado por la noche.

Pero, según una fuente cercana, el ambiente festivo que suele acompañar la reunión se rompió cuando estalló una discusión entre Rob Reiner y su hijo.

La fuente no compartió detalles de la discusión, pero dijo que la esposa de Rob Reiner, Michele, también había asistido a la fiesta.

Nick Reiner llamó la atención de algunos de los primeros invitados por su aspecto desaliñado y por lo poco que interactuó con los demás asistentes, dijo otra fuente a CNN.

Ese asistente a la fiesta recordó haber visto a Nick Reiner solo junto a la chimenea, fumando un cigarrillo y sin hablar con nadie. En una fiesta en la que la mayoría de los invitados iban elegantes, la fuente contó a la CNN que él vestía de manera casual, con un hoodie, gorra y jeans.

Los investigadores se enfocan ahora en las horas críticas entre el momento en que los Reiner abandonaron la reunión y el momento en que se descubrieron sus cadáveres a la tarde siguiente.

Romy Reiner vive al otro lado de la calle de la casa de su

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting

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By Hira Humayun, CNN

(CNN) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” following the Bondi Beach shooting.

Speaking at a press conference in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said the scheme would buy surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms. The government would introduce legislation to help with the funding of the scheme and meet the cost with states and territories, he said.

Albanese also announced there would be a day of reflection for the victims on December 21, when flags on all New South Wales and Australian government buildings would be flown at half-staff, and a national day of mourning in the new year.

He also said the office of national intelligence had identified an online video feed from ISIS that “reinforces” that the shooting was inspired by the group.

Under the buy-back scheme, states and territories will be tasked with collecting the weapons and processing payments to individuals for surrendered firearms, while federal police will be responsible for destroying them.

“The terrible events of Bondi show we need to get more guns off our streets,” Albanese said, calling the plan the biggest gun buy-back since 1996.

“We expect hundreds of thousands of firearms will be collected and destroyed through this scheme,” the prime minister added.

Australia already has some of the world’s toughest gun restrictions and lowest gun homicide rates in the world. Restrictions were tightened almost 30 years ago after a lone gunman armed with semiautomatic weapons killed 35 people at the Port Arthur historic tourist site in Tasmania.

The massacre shocked the government of the day into action, and within two weeks, new laws dictated tough rules on who could and couldn’t own a gun. Authorities also launched a major gun amnesty and buy back scheme at the time that removed over 650,000 newly-prohibited firearms from circulation.

However, Albanese said there are currently more than four million firearms in the country, more than at the time of the Port Arthur attack.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Trump anuncia los Juegos Patriotas, una competencia atlética juvenil para celebrar el 250º aniversario del país

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Por Kit Maher, CNN

El presidente Donald Trump anunció que la Casa Blanca será la sede de los Juegos Patriotas, una competencia con jóvenes atletas de todo el país, como parte de la celebración del 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos.

“En otoño organizaremos los primeros Juegos Patriotas, un evento atlético sin precedentes de cuatro días que contará con los mejores atletas de secundaria: un joven y una joven de cada estado y territorio”, dijo Trump en un anuncio en video de Freedom 250.

Freedom 250, que se lanzó el jueves, es “una organización nacional, no partidista, que lidera la celebración del 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos por parte de la Administración”, según un comunicado de prensa.

Los demócratas se han burlado de la competencia atlética en línea, comparándola con “Los Juegos del Hambre”.

Durante el video, Trump también destacó sus planes para un nuevo monumento de arco en la capital del país, diciendo que “la construcción comenzará en un futuro muy cercano”.

“Somos el único gran lugar sin un arco triunfal. Un hermoso arco triunfal, uno como el de París, donde tienen ese gran, hermoso arco. Lo llaman el Arco del Triunfo, y nosotros vamos a tener uno en Washington, muy pronto”, dijo Trump.

Una pelea de UFC en el South Lawn es otra idea de Trump que se materializará para la celebración del 250º aniversario y tendrá lugar en su cumpleaños, el 14 de junio.

“En el Día de la Bandera, tendremos un evento único de UFC aquí en la Casa Blanca. Serán los mejores luchadores campeones del mundo, todos peleando esa misma noche. El gran Dana White será el anfitrión, y va a ser algo especial”, dijo Trump.

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This college entrance exam was so hard an official had to resign. Could you ace these questions?

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Passengers walk past an information board showing delayed flights at Gimpo airport in Seoul on November 13

By Jessie Yeung, Gawon Bae, CNN

(CNN) — Imagine this: You’re a South Korean teenager taking a notoriously grueling 8-hour college entrance exam. You’ve been prepping for this for months, perhaps years. You reach the English portion, and you see this:

If you thought that was difficult, how about this?

These were among the questions students faced in the exam – known locally as the Suneung – this November, which prompted such intense outcry that the exam body’s top official stepped down last week, according to public broadcaster KBS.

The exam body even issued a formal apology earlier this month, saying it “takes seriously the criticism that it did not meet the appropriate level of difficulty… for the English portion.”

The body “deeply apologizes for causing concern to the test takers and parents,” the statement said, adding that administrators would consult schools to “create questions within the scope of school education.”

But many angry test-takers and parents say an apology isn’t enough to make up for the damage in test scores and college applications – which are often seen as the key to a successful future in hyper-competitive South Korea.

Only about 3% of test takers earned a top score in the English portion – the lowest since a new grading system was introduced in 2018, according to the exam body.

“The former head of the evaluation admitted the faults, as he resigned,” wrote one online user surnamed Choi on the Suneung’s website. “Is it not common sense to come up with a measure for test takers and parents, who are the victims impacted by the fault?”

“How can an investigation saying what they will do for next year’s entrance exam comfort the test takers that are discouraged this year?”

‘Killer questions’

The Suneung has long been famed for its difficulty and the intense pressure it places on young teenagers. For many, the education rat race begins before they can even talk, with parents racing to secure coveted spots in elite preschools.

By the time students are in middle and high schools, their days often revolve around studying – going straight from regular classes to after-school cram centers known as hagwons until late at night. All this hard work, families hope, can secure them a spot at a top university, and an advantage in the similarly ruthless job market.

It’s not just the families – the whole country takes this exam seriously.

On November 13, as more than half a million students nationwide sat down for the Suneung, all flights across the country were barred from taking off or landing for half an hour to make sure there were no noisy distractions during a listening comprehension section. Financial markets opened an hour late and police were mobilized to make sure candidates could make it to their test venues on time.

But there’s a danger to such highly competitive tests: they are often viewed as both a symptom and contributor to wealth inequality, with richer students able to access more resources that could give them a leg up.

There’s also an illicit market involved. Police booked 126 people earlier this year on suspicion of selling Suneung questions to hagwons and tutors, according to Yonhap News Agency.

The heavy burden on students is

Ghirardelli Now Serving Iconic Sundaes and Chocolate on State Street

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Folks on the Central Coast should make room for a least one more sweet treat this holiday season.

This weekend, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is hosting a soft opening for their brand new storefront in downtown Santa Barbara. On December 20th, the State Street location will be serving up its world famous sundaes, chocolate squares, and ice cream.

"We couldn't be more delighted to open our new storefront along the sunny, scenic State Street in Santa Barbara," says Lacey Zane, Vice President of Restaurant & Retail at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. "We're excited to plant roots in this beautiful community, creating a place to gather with friends and family over an ice cream sundae or enjoy a sweet treat while on vacation."

But the treats don't stop there – on January 22, 2026 the official grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting will take place! Starting at 3pm, the first 100 customers in line will receive a free Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae.

For the special day, guests can purchase a mini sundae for just $5 from 4pm to 10pm. Guests with a purchase of $30 or more will also receive a free exclusive Ghirardelli tote bag.

"With Ghirardelli's rich history in California, this beautiful location on Santa Barbara's State Street is the perfect place for us to expand our vision of Making Life a Bite Better for our guests, and we can't wait to welcome them here soon," says Zane.

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company State Street location will be open Monday-Sunday from 10am-10pm.

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