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Jamie Foxx thanked his fans for their support after being injured by a thrown glass during his birthday celebration at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. Despite requiring medical attention and stitches, the Academy Award-winning actor condemned the incident as the work of the devil, emphasizing his resilience and gratitude for those who have watched his Netflix special. Authorities responded to the assault with a deadly weapon call but determined it was unfounded, with an ongoing...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was forced out of Week 15's game against the Denver Broncos due to a head injury, confirmed as a concussion by the team. Known for his deep-threat ability and chemistry with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, Pierce has a history of concussions and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. With Pierce and Ashton Dulin sidelined, the Colts will rely on rookies Mitchell and Gould as secondary...

An elderly man was randomly shoved onto subway tracks at the Herald Square station in Manhattan, sustaining minor injuries before being helped back onto the platform by other riders. This incident adds to a string of recent subway-shoving attacks in New York City, including one where the attacker tried to deny involvement and another where the victim described the attacker as acting erratically before the assault. Despite efforts to address crime, there remains a lingering...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget plan for 2025 includes no property tax increase thanks to cuts and extending the deadline to pay back $40 million in debt, a move that may face resistance from aldermen concerned about fiscal consequences. The proposal also includes staff reductions, middle management cuts, and other cost-saving measures to fill the budget gap, with a focus on operational efficiencies and cost recovery initiatives to recover costs from city departments and events....

MSNBC legal analyst Barbara McQuade expressed concerns about the "chilling effect" the ABC settlement with Donald Trump could have on critics. ABC News settled a defamation suit with Trump, paying him $15 million and issuing statements of regret. Critics worry this may impact media confidence and public trust in the justice system. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump has selected several Californians for key roles in his administration, including Devin Nunes, who will serve as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Nunes, a former congressman and CEO of Trump Media, will provide Trump with independent assessments on intelligence matters. Additionally, Trump has nominated Linda McMahon and Kash Patel for Education secretary and FBI director, respectively, while appointing Richard Grenell as his envoy for special missions, emphasizing a focus on...