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iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuums, files for Chapter Eleven bankruptcy, aiming to go private under a new restructuring plan. Amazon pays a termination fee, and iRobot is acquired by Picea, its main contract manufacturer. The company assures no disruptions to devices or services, while shares plummet in premarket trading.

In 2017, KCBS-AMs political coverage faced scrutiny after reporting on unmarked immigration vehicles, leading to an FCC investigation. The station reportedly scaled back political programming and discouraged controversial topics, citing a chilling effect. Recently, FCC scrutiny has eased, and the station has become more willing to cover political topics.

This Friday, a comet from another star system, known as three I slash Atlas, will make its closest pass by Earth, offering a rare opportunity for amateur astronomers to spot it. Discovered just this past summer, the comet is estimated to be between 440 meters and 5.6 kilometers wide and will reach interstellar space by the mid-twenty-thirties. This is only the third known interstellar object to travel through our solar system, making it a fascinating object for study.

Two students, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, were tragically killed in a shooting at Brown University. Ella, a bright light and vice president of the Republican student organization, was remembered as an accomplished pianist and dedicated student. Mukhammad, a gifted scholar with dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon, was described as a humble and compassionate individual. The incident resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, leaving a profound impact on the university community.

Federal authorities in Los Angeles thwart four alleged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front from executing a New Years Eve terror plot. The group, suspected of planning coordinated bombings at five locations, was arrested last week while testing improvised explosive devices in a desert area. The four individuals, aged 24 to 41, face charges including conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device. The successful disruption of the plot highlights the strong unified response from law enforcement agencies, preventing a potential tragedy and reaffirming their commitment to community safety.

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist, was brutally arrested and hospitalized after being beaten by plainclothes agents. She was taken to an emergency department twice due to severe blows to the head and neck. Mohammadi, who has spent over ten years in prison for her work, was detained for making provocative remarks at a memorial ceremony. Eyewitnesses claimed she was attacked by about fifteen agents, with some pulling her hair and beating her with clubs and batons. She also received a death threat and was accused of co-operating with the Israeli government. The Norwegian Nobel Committee and other activists have called for her release, expressing deep concern over her brutal arrest. This situation underscores ongoing human rights concerns in Iran, particularly for those who speak out against government policies.

Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach turns into massacre; two gunmen kill at least fifteen, injure dozens; passerby disarms one attacker, preventing further bloodshed; ongoing investigation into legally owned firearms.

President Trumps controversial statement on actor Rob Reiners death, suggesting his outspoken opposition led to his killing, sparked outrage. Trumps unsympathetic message, blaming TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, contrasts with his previous comments on political violence.

Armed men storm Nigerian church, kidnapping at least thirteen people, marking the second such attack in two weeks. Despite security efforts, bandits continue to target churches and rural communities, highlighting Nigerias ongoing insecurity.