At least 1 dead, others missing after U.S. military aircraft crashes into sea near Japan

A U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashed into waters off southern Japan on Wednesday morning, killing at least one person and leaving several more missing.  The CV-22B Osprey is based at Yokota Air Base and assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, according to the Air Force Special Operations Command (“AFSOC”), who later issued a statement …

Explosion at Ohio auto shop leaves 3 people dead, 1 hospitalized

Authorities confirm that three people are dead and one person hospitalized after an explosion at an auto repair shop in Hillsboro, Ohio. Hillsboro is about 50 miles east of Cincinnati; the Visitors Bureau of Highland County posted a message on social media asking for “continued prayers for our community.” Local CBS affiliate WKRC reported that …

Mark Cuban selling majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks; will retain control of team

Officials confirmed on Wednesday that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban agreed to sell a majority of his NBA club to the family of Dr. Miriam Adelson, widow of the late GOP donor and majority shareholder in Las Vegas Sands, Sheldon Adelson. Patrick Dumont, Miriam Adelson’s son-in-law, now serves as the president and chief operating officer …

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers returning to practice 11 weeks after tearing Achilles tendon

The New York Jets announced they have opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ comeback from a torn Achilles tendon, exactly 11 weeks after he had surgery. Rodgers turns 40-years-old on Saturday. Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11 and had surgery two days …

Taylor Swift releases rare song after being named 2023 Spotify’s Global Top Artist

Spotify has released its annual Spotify Wrapped list, and announced that Taylor Swift is Spotify’s Global Top Artist of the Year. Fans have streamed Swift’s songs more than 26.1 billion global times since January 1st, knocking three-year champion Bad Bunny to the runner-up position. Swift’s streams include two record-breaking re-recordings of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs temporarily steps aside as chairman of Revolt TV network

Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of Revolt, the TV network he co-founded in 2013, following news of lawsuits against him alleging sexual abuse. The company said in a statement published by Revolt on Instagram that it will continue with its mission of creating “meaningful content for the culture. Our focus has …

Hunter Biden agrees to publicly testify before the House Oversight Committee

On Tuesday, Hunter Biden’s attorney said that Biden has agreed to testify – publicly – in front of the House Oversight Committee. In a letter to Oversight Chair James Comer, R-Ky., Biden’s attorney Abbe Lowell said his client will participate in the hearings on Dec. 13 (set by the committee), or “any date in December …

President Jimmy Carter, 99, makes appearance at late wife Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service

Former president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare appearance on Tuesday afternoon to attend his late wife Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service in Atlanta, Georgia. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has been in hospice care at home, after terminating medical intervention in February amid his own health challenges; while Rosalynn Carter was diagnosed …

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor to undergo thumb surgery, miss multiple weeks

The Athletic’s James Boyd reported that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay shared that Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is set to undergo thumb surgery that will sideline him multiple weeks, posting on X:  “#Colts owner @JimIrsay confirms the injury and tells @RomeovilleKid that Jonathan Taylor will have surgery tomorrow and miss a couple weeks. Source says …

Ex-Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane agrees to 1-year deal with Detroit Red Wings

According to a report from ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, former Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane is signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The veteran Kane underwent hip resurfacing surgery following the 2022-23 season and has been rehabbing ever since. The 35-year-old, three-time champion relocated his family to Toronto in order to rehab from …