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The world reeled on Sunday with news of one deadly shooting at Rhode Island’s Brown University and another at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia — and somehow, Democrats tied both to President Donald Trump and American firearm policies. For those who don’t spend their Sunday mornings glued to the television — and their Sunday afternoons attempting to dig through a week’s worth of network and cable news media spin — The Daily Wire has compiled a short summary of what you may have missed. The two attacks, based on multiple reports, could not be more different aside from the method used to carry them out. At Brown University, a masked gunman barged into a classroom where students were reviewing for an economics exam and opened fire, killing two and wounding several others. Initial reports stated that the suspect “shouted something” but it was not clear what. The suspect fled the scene, but local authorities and FBI Director Kash Patel announced that a “person of interest” was apprehended within a matter of hours. On the other side of the world, in Australia, at least two suspects opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. They killed at least 15 and wounded others. One of the shooters was briefly interrupted when a civilian charged him, wrestled his firearm away, and then held him at gunpoint. He eventually was able to run to where he’d stashed another firearm, and immediately started shooting again. In an interview with Ali Velshi that aired on MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) addressed both shootings. WATCH: Ilhan Omar asked about shoot*ngs at Brown and in Australia on MSNOW: “It is a tragedy that this has become a normal occurrence not just in the United States…” “…but now seeing it in Australia, who’s worked really hard to create gun prevention laws to prevent the kind of… pic.twitter.com/oatZmnVUX5 — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) December 14, 2025 “This is yet another bad day for America,” Velshi prompted. “Yeah, we are still recovering from the shooting at Annunciation church,” Omar began, referencing a school shooting that had taken place just weeks earlier in her home state. “It is a tragedy that this has become a normal occurrence, not just in the United States but now seeing it in Australia who’s worked really hard to create gun prevention laws to prevent the kind of tragedy that took place today.” Omar made no mention of the fact that the shooting in Australia had taken place in spite of that nation enacting the kind of restrictive gun laws that she and others within the Democratic Party would be only too happy to foist on the American people. She also gave no attention to the obvious motive in the Bondi Beach shooting, in which Australian Jews were targeted while celebrating Hanukkah together. On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) laid the blame for the Brown University shooting at President Trump’s feet, claiming that he’d been engaging in an active “campaign” to promote more and more violence. WATCH: In the wake of the Brown University shooting, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Dana Bash that President Trump “has been engaged in a pretty deliberate campaign to try to make violence more likely in this country.” pic.twitter.com/FSSbCqWrRo — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) December 14, 2025 “It’s not shocking, because over the last year, President Trump has been engaged in a dizzying campaign to increase violence in this country,” Murphy began, clearly insinuating that the Trump administration was encouraging violence. “He’s restoring gun rights to felons and to people who have lost their ability to buy guns, he eliminated the White House Office of Gun Violence Protection, and he has stopped funding mental health grants and community anti-gun violence grants that Republicans and Democrats supported in that 2022 bill,” Murphy continued. “He has been engaged in a pretty deliberate campaign to try to make violence more likely, and I think you’re unfortunately going to see the results of that on the streets of America,” he said. Murphy was referencing a rule proposed by Trump’s Justice Department in July – a rule that would allow certain people with criminal records to have their Second Amendment rights restored, but only after they were evaluated to ensure that they did not actually pose a risk to others. CNN anchor Dana Bash pressed Murphy on that assertion, saying, “That’s a pretty big statement, he’s in a campaign to make violence more likely?” “Of course! I mean, he’s knowingly restoring gun rights to dangerous people. He is cutting off grants that have bipartisan support to try to interrupt violence in our cities, or to try to get necessary mental health resources to families and children in need,” Murphy claimed. “The evidence tells you that when you stop funding mental health, when you stop funding community anti-gun violence programs, when you give gun rights back to dangerous people, you are going to have increase in violence. That is knowable and that is foreseeable.” On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Senator Raphael Warnock — who also supports restrictive gun laws — weighed in on the Brown University shooting and suggested that it had occurred because legislators had not done enough to limit access to firearms. WATCH: Any nation that tolerates violence like this year after year, decade after decade is broken and in need of moral repair. pic.twitter.com/5q2d0rCZmG — Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) December 14, 2025 “We have to pray not only with our lips but with our actions,” Warnock told anchor Kristen Welker. “Any nation that tolerates this kind of violence year after year, decade after decade, in random places, on our college and school campuses, without doing all that we can to stop it is broken and in need of moral repair.” Just hours earlier, Warnock made a similar comment in a post on X, saying, “Saddened by the tragic news of the shooting at Brown University. May God give peace to the parents and families of the victims, strength and courage to our country to do all we can to stem the awful scourge of gun violence.”

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve heard the warnings: cold and flu season is no joke. But despite our best intentions (and fully stocked vitamin C stash), plenty of us still fall into avoidable traps when trying to fend off seasonal bugs. Sure, COVID has dominated the conversation for years, and for good reason, but the flu and common cold never really left the chat. In fact, experts say it’s time we stop underestimating them. “The reality is [people] should be scared of influenza,” says Dr. Steven Lamm, internist and director of NYU Langone’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men’s Health. Not terrified, but let’s say… respectfully cautious. So if you’re hoping to dodge the sniffles, steer clear of these seven mistakes infectious disease experts really wish people would stop making. 1. Underestimating the flu like it’s a harmless inconvenience We get it! Compared to the early panic of the COVID era, the flu might feel like the flu-light. But that’s exactly the problem. “People are underestimating the seriousness of influenza,” says Dr. Lamm, who adds that this mindset leads to a “cascade effect” of bad decisions. Not only can the flu send you to bed for a week, but it can trigger long-term symptoms like brain fog and fatigue in some people, a phenomenon Dr. Lamm calls “long influenza.” Even scarier: research shows that having the flu quadruples your risk of a heart attack shortly afterward. Do this instead: Treat flu season like the serious health risk it is. Keep up with current research, and remember that both flu and COVID can cause downstream complications like heart attacks or strokes, even in people who seem otherwise healthy. 2. Skipping the flu shot because “I never get sick” Ah yes, the classic. But your clean track record doesn’t make you invincible. “People think that the flu vaccine prevents you from getting the flu,” says Dr. Lamm. The reality is is, is that it doesn’t offer total immunity, but it does dramatically lower your risk of severe illness or hospitalization. Even if you do get sick post-vaccine, the shot can make your case much milder. “You can feel pretty comfortable that things are going to go okay unless you are older or severely immunocompromised,” he says. Do this instead: Aim to get vaccinated by November or December before flu activity peaks in January or February, advises Dr. Allison Agwu, infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins. Confused or hesitant? Ask your doctor. “Try to keep an open mind about your medical opinions,” Dr. Lamm says. You don’t have to know everything, you just need to be willing to ask. 3. Powering through your symptoms like a hero (or martyr) “I think it comes from being in a society where a lot of people can’t take that time off,” Dr. Agwu says. Still, ignoring early cold or flu symptoms and pushing through your schedule can make you sicker and more contagious. Going to that dinner party with a sore throat? Congrats, you’ve just become patient zero. Do this instead: Take the sick day. (No, seriously. Take the sick day.) If you can’t skip work entirely, scale back where you can. “It’s not just not going to work, but it’s not going and partying when you feel the itch in your throat,” Dr. Agwu says. Be a good human. Keep your butt at home. 4. Treating vitamin C like it’s a cure-all We love a fizzy wellness drink as much as the next person, but moderation matters. While vitamin C can shorten a cold, more isn’t always better. “Vitamin C can cause diarrhea and stomach distress,” Dr. Agwu notes. In fact, that’s kind of what you can expect if you’re chugging multiple 1000mg packets a day. Do this instead: Focus on getting vitamin C from food like oranges, broccoli, and tomatoes. Or stick to no more than 2,000 mg per day, per Mayo Clinic guidelines. One Emergen-C is fine. Three? Your bathroom might disagree. 5. Mixing meds and “natural” remedies without doing your homework Ginger tea and elderberry might seem harmless (and often are) but if you’re also on blood thinners or other medications, you might be walking into trouble. Dr. Lamm explains that “for the most part, [home remedies] are safe. There’s just very little evidence-based data that they make much of a difference.” Do this instead: Don’t panic, but do check. “Make sure that you check with your provider or do the research as to whether there are any drug interactions,” says Dr. Agwu. Just because something is “natural” doesn’t mean it plays nice with your prescriptions. 6. Mocking the “happy birthday” hand-washing trick Yes, it’s been memed to death but singing “Happy Birthday” while scrubbing your hands is legit. “We realized during COVID… we had very low incidences of influenza,” Dr. Lamm says. All those precautions? They worked. Do this instead: Stick to the basics. Wash your hands for 20 seconds minimum, avoid touching your face, wear a mask in tight spaces, and keep your immune system humming with rest, nutrition, and movement. “These things actually are important,” Dr. Agwu reminds us. 7. Skipping the doctor when you’re high-risk If you’re over 65, immunocompromised, have asthma or diabetes, or even just smoke, your flu risk is higher. In those cases, antiviral meds can make a huge difference, but only if taken early. “It’s very important that you do not delay,” says Dr. Lamm. These medications are most effective within the first 48 hours of symptoms. Do this instead: At the first sign of something nasty, call your doctor. This is a non-negotiable if you’re high-risk. “Don’t delay by taking a whole bunch of herbal things,” Dr. Lamm adds. The biggest danger is wasting precious time when treatment could help the most. The bottom line Cold and flu season isn’t a vibe, but you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through it. With smart habits (and zero eye-rolls during hand-washing), you can lower your risk of getting seriously sick and avoid spreading germs to everyone else in the process. You don’t need to live in a bubble. Just wash your hands, get your shot, and maybe rethink that second packet of vitamin C.The post 7 cold and flu season mistakes doctors want you to quit making first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.