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Fans at Mariah Carey's Christmas concert got into a brawl during her performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You," leading to the cancellation of two additional shows due to Carey falling ill with the flu. This follows a previous cancelation in Pittsburgh, with uncertainty surrounding her upcoming Brooklyn concert. Despite these setbacks, Carey's iconic Christmas hit continues to dominate the charts, marking its 15th total week at number one on the Billboard Hot...

Wordle, created by software developer Josh Wardle during lockdown for personal enjoyment, became a global sensation upon its release to the public in October 2021. The New York Times later acquired the game for a significant sum, while advice from linguistics expert Erhan Aslan recommended strategic word choices for players. Newsweek provided hints and tips for solving Wordle puzzles, emphasizing the importance of word structure and phonics knowledge. Full Article

Raiders star Maxx Crosby will undergo season-ending ankle surgery after re-aggravating his injury in Week 14. The 27-year-old led the team in sacks this season but will now miss the remainder of the year, with a possible second surgery pending. Despite missing the playoffs, Crosby is expected to draw interest from multiple NFL teams in the offseason. Full Article

Colorado’s Travis Hunter made history by winning the Heisman Trophy as the first player in over 20 years to excel on both offense and defense. Hunter, a standout cornerback and wide receiver, was a finalist alongside Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward, and Ashton Jeanty, ultimately receiving the most votes from the 928-person panel. His impressive season included leading the Big 12 in receptions and ranking among the NCAA's top players in receiving yards, touchdowns, and defensive...

Colorado's Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy as college football's most outstanding player, beating out runners-up Ashton Jeanty, Dillon Gabriel, and Cam Ward. Hunter, who played both wide receiver and cornerback, had a historic season, receiving accolades such as the Biletnikoff Award for top wide receiver and the Bednarik Award for best defensive player. Leading Colorado to a 9-3 record, Hunter's versatility and stellar performance earned him the prestigious award. Full Article

A 3-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet during an armed robbery attempt in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. The incident occurred when a 20-year-old man was approached by an unknown gunman demanding his property, with shots fired into the air hitting the child inside a nearby apartment. The boy was hospitalized in fair condition with a gunshot wound to his ear, while police are investigating the incident with no suspects in custody. Full Article