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By Alexandra Banner, CNN

President Donald Trump announced the first-ever “Patriot Games,” a youth athletic competition celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Some Democrats have mocked the idea, comparing it to “The Hunger Games” — the dystopian book and film franchise in which children are forced to fight to the death in televised arenas.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1⃣ Brown University suspect

The man suspected of fatally shooting two students at Brown University was found dead Thursday night after taking his own life. Police identified him as a 48-year-old former Brown student and Portuguese national. His body was found at a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. Officials said he had no known criminal record in the US and was also responsible for the killing of an MIT professor earlier this week. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee praised “the team of local, state, and federal law enforcement for their extraordinary collaboration and professionalism,” following the six-day manhunt.

2⃣ Gun buy-back plan

Australia’s prime minister announced a national buy-back plan for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. At least 15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Under Australia’s new buy-back plan, 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. As funerals get underway across the country, thousands of people also gathered at Bondi Beach hours ago for a paddle circle to honor the victims of the antisemitic attack and to reject fear and hatred.

3⃣ North Carolina jet crash

Seven people died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, on Thursday. Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children were among the victims, according to a statement from family members. Three other passengers were also aboard the Cessna C550. NASCAR said it was “devastated” by Biffle’s death, describing him as “more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many.” Biffle is considered one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers with 19 career wins, according to a news release from the racing series.

4⃣ Childhood vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services is planning to overhaul the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Thursday. The expectation is that the US schedule would closely align — or potentially mirror — recommendations in Denmark, the source said. Denmark doesn’t currently recommend immunization against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for children, whereas the US does. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization i

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By Alexandra Banner, CNN

President Donald Trump announced the first-ever “Patriot Games,” a youth athletic competition celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Some Democrats have mocked the idea, comparing it to “The Hunger Games” — the dystopian book and film franchise in which children are forced to fight to the death in televised arenas.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1⃣ Brown University suspect

The man suspected of fatally shooting two students at Brown University was found dead Thursday night after taking his own life. Police identified him as a 48-year-old former Brown student and Portuguese national. His body was found at a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. Officials said he had no known criminal record in the US and was also responsible for the killing of an MIT professor earlier this week. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee praised “the team of local, state, and federal law enforcement for their extraordinary collaboration and professionalism,” following the six-day manhunt.

2⃣ Gun buy-back plan

Australia’s prime minister announced a national buy-back plan for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. At least 15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Under Australia’s new buy-back plan, 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. As funerals get underway across the country, thousands of people also gathered at Bondi Beach hours ago for a paddle circle to honor the victims of the antisemitic attack and to reject fear and hatred.

3⃣ North Carolina jet crash

Seven people died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, on Thursday. Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children were among the victims, according to a statement from family members. Three other passengers were also aboard the Cessna C550. NASCAR said it was “devastated” by Biffle’s death, describing him as “more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many.” Biffle is considered one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers with 19 career wins, according to a news release from the racing series.

4⃣ Childhood vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services is planning to overhaul the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Thursday. The expectation is that the US schedule would closely align — or potentially mirror — recommendations in Denmark, the source said. Denmark doesn’t currently recommend immunization against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for children, whereas the US does. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization i

By Alexandra Banner, CNN

President Donald Trump announced the first-ever “Patriot Games,” a youth athletic competition celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Some Democrats have mocked the idea, comparing it to “The Hunger Games” — the dystopian book and film franchise in which children are forced to fight to the death in televised arenas.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1⃣ Brown University suspect

The man suspected of fatally shooting two students at Brown University was found dead Thursday night after taking his own life. Police identified him as a 48-year-old former Brown student and Portuguese national. His body was found at a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. Officials said he had no known criminal record in the US and was also responsible for the killing of an MIT professor earlier this week. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee praised “the team of local, state, and federal law enforcement for their extraordinary collaboration and professionalism,” following the six-day manhunt.

2⃣ Gun buy-back plan

Australia’s prime minister announced a national buy-back plan for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. At least 15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Under Australia’s new buy-back plan, 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. As funerals get underway across the country, thousands of people also gathered at Bondi Beach hours ago for a paddle circle to honor the victims of the antisemitic attack and to reject fear and hatred.

3⃣ North Carolina jet crash

Seven people died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, on Thursday. Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children were among the victims, according to a statement from family members. Three other passengers were also aboard the Cessna C550. NASCAR said it was “devastated” by Biffle’s death, describing him as “more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many.” Biffle is considered one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers with 19 career wins, according to a news release from the racing series.

4⃣ Childhood vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services is planning to overhaul the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Thursday. The expectation is that the US schedule would closely align — or potentially mirror — recommendations in Denmark, the source said. Denmark doesn’t currently recommend immunization against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for children, whereas the US does. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants. Denmark also doesn’t recommend vaccines for rotavirus, hepatitis A, meningococcal, flu or chickenpox, all of which are on the schedule for children in the US. The plan has not been finalized, but the source said an announcement is expected in 2026.

5⃣ Putin news conference

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Por Niamh Kennedy, Saskya Vandoorne y Carolina Baum, CNN

Un hombre alemán fue declarado culpable de drogar, violar y filmar a su esposa inconsciente durante años, en un caso que ha sido comparado con el juicio de Dominique Pelicot en Francia.

El conserje escolar de 61 años fue declarado culpable de abusar de su esposa dentro de la casa de la pareja, filmarlo y luego compartirlo en línea sin el conocimiento de la víctima.

Fue condenado el viernes a ocho años y seis meses de prisión tras un juicio en un tribunal de Aquisgrán, en el oeste de Alemania. El tribunal declaró que se puede presentar un recurso contra la sentencia en el plazo de una semana.

El veredicto llega exactamente un año después de que el francés Pelicot, quien durante casi diez años solicitó a decenas de desconocidos en una sala de chat la violación y el abuso de su entonces esposa, Gisèle, fuera declarado culpable de violación con agravantes. Otros cuarenta y nueve hombres fueron declarados culpables de violación o agresión sexual en ese caso.

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Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español

Desde su llegada a Oslo, donde fue galardonada con el Premio Nobel de la Paz 2025, María Corina Machado insistió en que regresaría “en el momento oportuno” a Venezuela, país que dejó la semana pasada, tras meses de vivir en la clandestinidad, en un viaje arriesgado en el que sufrió una fractura de vertebra.

“Vine a recibir el premio en nombre del pueblo venezolano y lo llevaré de vuelta a Venezuela en el momento oportuno”, dijo Machado en conferencia de prensa desde la capital noruega. “Volveré a Venezuela, no tengo dudas”, agregó.

Ese miércoles se confirmó que Machado había dejado Oslo, sin conocerse aún hacia dónde trasladó la líder opositora.

Sí han trascendido más detalles sobre su salida de Venezuela en una peligrosa misión de extracción que duró casi 16 horas, y que coincidió con su primera aparición pública en 11 meses. La líder opositora, exdiputada y cabeza del movimiento político Vente Venezuela, entró en la clandestinidad en enero de este año, luego de participar brevemente en una protesta contra la investidura de Nicolás Maduro para un nuevo período presidencial.

Se alejó del espacio público en medio de un aumento de la represión gubernamental contra la disidencia tras las disputadas elecciones del año pasado, advirtiendo que temía por su vida, su libertad y sus derechos humanos.

En caso de no poder volver a Venezuela, Machado recorrerá el camino de otros dirigentes políticos venezolanos que tuvieron que dejar su pais sin poder regresar. Muchos de ellos se vieron obligados a abandonar Venezuela para proteger su integridad frente a órdenes de arresto y amenazas del Gobierno.

Mientras permaneció en la clandestinidad, Machado participó de entrevistas y foros de manera virtual. En su reciente aparición en Oslo, explicó que aprovechará el tiempo fuera de Venezuela para estar con su familia y amigos, así como para realizar chequeos médicos.

A pesar de las dificultades, Machado aseguró que su regreso será inevitable: “Cuando vuelva, si el régimen sigue en el poder, lo haré rodeada de mi gente. Y no sabrán dónde estoy. Tenemos formas para lograrlo”, afirmó en entrevista con CNN, confiada en que su movimiento seguirá creciendo dentro del país.

Entre las figuras opositoras venezolanas más visibles que han terminado en el exilio en la última década se encuentran Edmundo González Urrutia, Juan Guaidó, Leopoldo López, Julio Borges y Antonio Ledezma. En mayor o menor medida, todos continúan con las denuncias internacionales del régimen y buscan apoyo diplomático y mediático, aunque su capacidad de movilización dentro de Venezuela cayó y ahora es limitada.

Edmundo González Urrutia salió de Venezuela en septiembre de 2024 rumbo a España, donde recibió asilo político, tras permanecer 32 días refugiado entre la embajada de los Países Bajos y la residencia del representante del Gobierno español en Caracas. Su salida, según contó a CNN desde Madrid, se produjo luego de recibir amenazas y una orden de aprehensión en su contra.

González Urrutia fue el candidato presidencial de la Plataforma Unitaria Democ