NEAR THE SITE of the shootings at a university in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic (Wikipedia).

Fourteen people were killed and at least 20 hurt when a student opened fire at Charles University in Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic on Thursday.

The shooter is also dead, according to authorities.

The philosophy department of the college was the site of the killings. No motive has been established and the name of the shooter has not been made public.

It’s believed the gunman killed his father earlier in the day and is a suspect in the fatal shooting of another man and his infant daughter. He is believed to have acted alone.

Gaza aid resolution is delayed

UNITED NATIONS building.

Despite support from the United States, a resolution by the UN Security Council to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza was delayed again on Thursday.

The delay is ascribed by a request by UN diplomats to consult their governments for directions. The latest version of the resolution would include a call for an immediate cease-fire but does ask for “urgent steps toward a sustainable cessation of hostilities.”

A vote is expected on Friday.

Sports: Rams hold off Saints, win 30-22

MATTHEW STAFFORD (Rams photo).

The Los Angeles Rams held off a late charge by the New Orleans Saints and won their fifth game of six with a 30-22 win Thursday night at SoFi Stadium.

Matthew Stafford passed for 328 yards and two scores to lead the Rams, who are now 8-7 and in sixth in the NFL Wild Card race. Puka Nacua had nine catches for 164 yards and a score and Kyren Williams rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.

The Rams led 30-7 early in the fourth quarter but after yielding two Saints touchdowns, shut down the visitors when Nacua recovered an onside kick with under four minutes to play.

Next week, the Rams will visit the New York Giants on New Year’s Eve.

Weather: Rainy and cloudy 

It looks like our West Orange County area will go from showers to clouds through the rest of the month and year. Friday should  have showers in the morning. The daytime high should be 65 with a low of 54. Saturday will bring morning clouds and afternoon sun. The high should hit 66 with the low at 54. Partly cloudy conditions will begin on Sunday with a high of 66 and a low of 46.