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Summary
The text is a collection of news updates and advertisements covering a variety of topics. The news includes a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California; actor Josh Brolin’s views on Donald Trump; the death of Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper; a tribute from Robert Wagner to his late wife Natalie Wood; the death of playwright Tom Stoppard; flooding in Southeast Asia; singer Teddy Swims’ use of AI; Ariana Grande’s message about body image; Millie Bobby Brown denying bullying allegations against David Harbour; and Zootopia 2’s box office success. Advertisements included ELROEL K-beauty products, a Terra Kaffe espresso machine, and OneSkin skincare.
News Articles
1. Mass Shooting at Children’s Birthday Party in Stockton Leaves Four Dead
Stockton, CA – A mass shooting at a children’s birthday party in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening left four people dead and ten others injured. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls reporting the shooting on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue around 6:00 p.m.
“This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement, indicating the incident may have been targeted. Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi expressed heartbreak, stating those responsible would be “identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Vice Mayor Jason Lee added, “A birthday party should never be a place where families fear for their lives.” California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed and offered support to the community.
2. Josh Brolin Says “I’m Not Scared of Trump”
Los Angeles, CA – Actor Josh Brolin revealed he has a long-standing friendship with Donald Trump and believes voters have little to fear from the former president. In an interview with The Independent, Brolin downplayed Trump’s frequent dictatorial “jokes.”
“I know a different guy,” Brolin said. “I’m not scared of Trump, because even though he says he’s staying forever, it’s just not going to happen, and if it does, then I’ll deal with that moment.”
Brolin befriended Trump during the making of Oliver Stone’s Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps. He added that Trump’s success comes from his ability to sell people what they think they’re missing in their lives.
3. Beauty Influencer Found Dead; Ex-Boyfriend Confesses to Murder
Slovenia – Austrian beauty influencer and makeup artist Stefanie Pieper, 31, was found dead in a remote Slovenian forest after her ex-boyfriend allegedly confessed to killing her. Pieper had been missing for a week before her body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase.
Authorities located her ex-boyfriend and took him into custody that same day, revealing that he had set fire to his car, which he had used to cross the Austria-Slovenia border multiple times. He admitted to strangling Pieper and led police to the location where he dumped her body.
Pieper, known for her makeup artistry and animal welfare advocacy, was reported missing after she missed a scheduled photoshoot.
4. Robert Wagner Remembers Natalie Wood on 44th Anniversary of Her Death
Los Angeles, CA – Actor Robert Wagner posted a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, actress Natalie Wood, on the 44th anniversary of her untimely death. Wagner shared a photo of the couple at the 1973 Academy Awards on Instagram, writing, “Thinking of Nat today. Her warmth, beauty, and love remain with us through our children and grandchildren. Forever missed, forever cherished. More than love.”
Wood died in 1981 at the age of 43 in a drowning accident near Catalina Island. Her death remains a subject of speculation, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department having reclassified it as suspicious in 2018.
5. Tom Stoppard, Acclaimed Playwright, Dies at 88
Dorset, England – Tony and Oscar-winning playwright Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88. United Agents confirmed that Stoppard passed away “peacefully” at his home in Dorset, surrounded by family.
Stoppard was known for plays such as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Travesties, The Real Thing, and The Coast of Utopia. He also contributed to films including Empire of the Sun, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith.
6. Southeast Asia Ravaged by Flooding; Hundreds Dead, Missing
Southeast Asia – Massive flooding from Cyclone Ditwah has left at least 600 people dead and hundreds more missing across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
Rescuers are struggling to reach the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the hardest hit region, where the death toll continues to rise. Approximately 80,000 people have been evacuated from the island. Sri Lanka has also been severely affected, with landslides causing many deaths. Thousands remain stranded across the affected countries.
7. Teddy Swims Admits to Using AI in Songwriting Process
Sydney, Australia – Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims has admitted that using AI helps him make music, especially with penning songs. The “Lose Control” singer called the technology a “beautiful tool” while speaking at SXSW Sydney.
He detailed how his producer has used AI to change a lyric in a song. He further added that he’s used AI to reimagine songs while touring.
8. Ariana Grande Shares “Friendly Reminder” About Body Image Commentary
Los Angeles, CA – Pop singer Ariana Grande, 32, shared a “friendly reminder” about commenting on other people’s bodies, noting that doing so can be “dangerous.” Grande’s appearance has been the subject of extensive online conversation during both Wicked press tours.
“Commenting on others’ looks, [their] appearance, what [we] think is going on behind the scenes or [their] health… that is something that is uncomfortable and horrible, no matter where it’s happening, no matter the scale that it’s happening on.”
9. Millie Bobby Brown Denies David Harbour Bullying Allegations
Los Angeles, CA – Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 21, dismissed reports of co-star David Harbour, 50, bullying her on-set.
Her comments come after the Daily Mail reported on Nov. 1 that she claimed Harbour “bullied and harassed” her. She added that she and Harbour “have a great relationship.” The show’s fifth and final season premiered on Netflix on Wednesday.
10. ‘Zootopia 2’ Dominates Black Friday Box Office
Hollywood, CA – Zootopia 2 grossed $38.5 million at the box office on Black Friday, marking the second-highest ever for the day. The animated sequel is on track to top $158 million for its first five days. The film, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, sees the rabbit-and-fox police duo return to investigate a reptile found in the mammal metropolis.
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