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Celtics Jaylen Brown targeted as string of burglaries at athletes homes grows
A string of high-profile burglaries is crossing over from the turf to the hardwood. While Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown dribbled down the court in Washington D.C., police were responding to his mom’s house for a reported break-in. Massachusetts police found a broken window at the residence on Sunday, Dec. 15, but nothing was reported… -
IDF accused of indiscriminate killing of Gaza civilians in Israeli media report
An Israeli media outlet reported that Israel Defense Forces are indiscriminately killing Palestinian civilians in the Gaza strip. Haaretz, Israel’s oldest newspaper known for its progressive stance and being at odds with the country’s right wing government, said commanders were given unprecedented authority to operate in the Netzarim Corridor, which lead to the killing of… -
Georgia appeals court removes DA Fani Willis from election case against Trump
A Georgia appeals court has removed Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney who spearheaded the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. The court handed down the ruling on Thursday, Dec. 19, serving as a legal victory for the president-elect. Willis brought charges against Trump and more than a dozen of his allies last… -
Jelly Roll addresses backlash over interaction with Donald Trump
Musician Jelly Roll is addressing criticism following his recent encounter with President-elect Donald Trump. The country singer was seen shaking hands and smiling with Trump during UFC 309 in New York on Nov. 16, 2024. The interaction sparked mixed reactions, prompting Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie XO, to clarify the situation on her podcast,… -
Over 2 million Nigerians kidnapped, more than 600,000 killed in one year: Report
A new report is shedding light on rampant violence in Nigeria. The findings from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show on Thursday, Dec. 19, that more than 2 million Nigerians were kidnapped and more than 600,000 were killed between May of last year and April of this year. The report also notes that 7… -
US life expectancy hits highest level since COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. life expectancy jumped significantly in 2023, hitting its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new findings come from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report on Thursday, Dec. 19, revealing life expectancy among Americans rose to 78.4 years last year, up nearly an entire year from 77.5 years in 2022.… -
US releases Guantanamo Bay detainees as government works to close facility
The Department of Defense has released three detainees from Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. military prison in Cuba, after they spent several years in confinement. One is headed to Kenya while the other two will serve more time in a Malaysian prison for their roles in suspected terrorist attacks. The two played a part in deadly… -
Study finds dozens of Miami area high-rises are sinking, raising concerns
New research published in the journal Earth and Space Science reveals that dozens of luxury high-rises in Miami are sinking. Researchers said some parts of the city’s metropolitan area are experiencing subsidence, or sinking, in nearly 70% of their buildings. Researchers conducted the study using data collected at the University of Miami between 2016 and… -
US to payout nearly $116M to victims of sexual abuse at Calif. prison
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons agreed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to a historic payout of nearly $116 million to more than 100 survivors of sexual abuse at a California women’s prison. The now-shuttered prison facility, internally dubbed “the rape club,” was plagued by rampant accusations of sexual abuse of prisoners by staff. Eight former prison… -
Vikings pay tribute to Randy Moss in win over Bears
The Minnesota Vikings left no doubt Monday, Dec. 16, that the team is ready to compete for a championship, beating the Chicago Bears 30-12. In the process, the team paid tribute to one of its all-time great players, Randy Moss, who recently shared that he is battling cancer. It began with former wide receivers Cris… -
Democratic senators want to amend Constitution to abolish Electoral College
Three Democratic senators are pushing to abolish the Electoral College as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. The group argues the system is flawed and doesn’t represent the voice of every American. The idea is to amend the Constitution, using an amendment that would see presidential elections solely rely on the majority vote of… -
Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to pull state funding for sanctuary cities
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin made several announcements regarding the state’s budget ahead of January’s legislative session. On Monday, Dec. 16, Youngkin emphasized that Virginia is not a sanctuary state and warned that local municipalities that fail to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deporting violent migrants would face cuts in state… -
At least 3 dead in shooting at Madison private school
Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said at least three people are dead, and six others are injured after a shooting on Monday, Dec. 16, at Abundant Life Christian School. Madison authorities noted that among the dead is a juvenile who is believed to be the killer. Officials haven’t released the identities of the suspect and others…
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