Apple News Today What to know about the suspected Brown University shooter
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Dec 19, 2025 A deadly shooting at Brown University has led to the suspect's tragic demise, with links to a MIT professor's murder. Tensions rise as a Russian envoy heads to Miami for potential peace talks, while the EU backs substantial aid for Ukraine amidst looming threats. Meanwhile, Trump's ambitious use of executive orders sparks debate on governance and policy. Plus, discussions on renaming the Kennedy Center and notable cultural highlights from the past year add extra flair.
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Suspect Found Dead After Multi-State Search
- Authorities discovered the suspected shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, dead in a New Hampshire storage unit after days of searching.
- Investigators linked him to the Brown University shooting and the murder of MIT professor Nuno Luriero via witness accounts, video, and rental car evidence.
Europe’s Strategic Mindset Has Shifted
- European leaders are shifting from seeing Russia as a distant risk to preparing for possible direct conflict.
- That shift forces hard choices about defense spending and reversing post-Cold War social spending gains.
Executive Orders As Policy And Performance
- President Trump has dramatically increased use of executive orders in his second term, signing more so far than in his entire first term.
- Many orders face court challenges and serve as both policy tools and media events, complicating careful implementation.