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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B drag kids into gutter
Nicki Minaj initiated a social media dispute with Cardi B through multiple tweets that referenced fertility, legal matters, and family members. Cardi B responded by challenging Minaj to a meeting in person, defending her daughter, Kulture, and sharing screenshots of album bundle pricing to counter sales criticism. Both artists made unverified claims about each other's families and personal lives, drawing widespread criticism for involving children in their conflict. The exchange echoes their 2018 confrontation at New York Fashion Week, but no reconciliation or face-to-face meeting occurred as both names trended across platforms.
Tyreek Hill's knee merely mangled, Dolphins say
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will not require additional surgery after undergoing a procedure on Tuesday to address a dislocated left knee and torn ligaments from his ACL. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter that the operation proceeded successfully, and Hill aims to return by the start of next season. The injury occurred on Monday night as Miami defeated the Jets, but coach Mike McDaniel reported positive assessments regarding potential nerve damage from the dislocation. Hill ranks second in receiving yards behind Justin Jefferson since joining Miami, and the Dolphins will depend more heavily on Jaylen Waddle, Darren Waller, and running back De'Von Achane while he recovers.
Snoop Dogg infects NBC's 2026 Winter Olympics
NBC announced that Snoop Dogg will serve as the network's primetime correspondent for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The rapper will provide coverage from northern Italy, traveling between Milan's urban landscape and the Dolomite mountain range. His reporting will showcase Olympic competition alongside regional attractions. Snoop Dogg expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with broadcaster Mike Tirico for the Milan Cortina Games. He emphasized his commitment to sports coverage, athlete recognition, and audience engagement. The correspondent acknowledged his intention to approach the assignment with both personality and appropriate winter attire. NBC expects Snoop Dogg's presence to blend athletic competition with cultural content and...
Bronx boiler blast just ruins everyone's day
Fire officials say an explosion in a ventilation shaft collapsed part of a Bronx apartment tower on Wednesday morning, but no one was hurt. The New York City Fire Department responded to 207 Alexander Avenue after 8 a.m. when a structure attached to the building gave way. Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said the blast likely originated in a shaft connected to the boiler system at the New York City Housing Authority property. Officials evacuated 40 apartments, and the city arranged for hotel rooms to be made available for displaced residents. The Red Cross helped other tenants who felt unsafe remaining in the building. Gas service was shut off, and authorities opened a community center as a temporary shelter. Mayor Eric Adams said the...
Earth swallows 72 in central Philippines
Philippine authorities report 72 fatalities from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck on Tuesday night, and rescue teams warn the number may increase as operations continue. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed deaths across multiple municipalities, with Bogo City recording 30 victims, San Remigio 22, Medellin 12, Tabogon five, and single fatalities in Sogod, Tabuelan, and Borbon. The United States Geological Survey recorded the tremor at 9:59 p.m. local time near Calape in the Visayas region, approximately 12 kilometers from the epicenter. Buildings crumbled across affected zones, a Cebu City shopping center sustained damage, and fires broke out following the disaster. The earthquake marks the...
ISIS-loving Hassan of Minnesota caves to feds
A Minnesota man was admitted on Tuesday for attempting to support ISIS after authorities intercepted his travel plans and discovered extremist materials in his possession. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 23, faces sentencing after pleading guilty to providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Federal investigators tracked Hassan through social media accounts that promoted Al Shabab and ISIS propaganda. Hassan celebrated the New Orleans mass shooting on Jan. 1 that killed 14 people and called the attacker a legend for killing Americans. Hassan attempted twice in December 2024 to reach Somalia through Ethiopia to join ISIS fighters but was stopped at O'Hare International Airport. Authorities discovered messages...
God's house falls on 30 in northern Ethiopia
A wooden scaffold failure at a church construction site in northern Ethiopia killed at least 30 worshippers and injured more than 200 others on the Virgin Mary feast day. The disaster occurred at St. Mary's Church in Arerti town within the Amhara region's North Shewa Zone when timber beams collapsed onto the gathered crowd. Emergency crews continue searching for victims trapped beneath the wreckage. Local hospitals report treating patients with serious injuries since the collapse. Medical facilities have requested additional ambulances and specialist support to handle the casualty volume. The annual religious festival attracts large gatherings in Ethiopia, where Orthodox Christians form a substantial portion of the 120 million...
Ebola feasts on children in Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization reports that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 64, and 42 people have died since the outbreak began. Seven new infections emerged in Bulape Health Zone within Kasai Province, but WHO officials note that fatality rates are decreasing due to improved detection methods and enhanced patient care. Women represent 58 percent of all infections, and children younger than 10 account for one-quarter of cases. Five health workers have contracted the virus, and three have died. Health authorities are monitoring 1,787 contacts, and 13 patients remain under treatment, with nine having recovered. The current outbreak is showing signs of stabilization, with only two pediatric cases reported...
UN unleashes new gang crushers on Haiti
The United Nations Security Council voted on Tuesday to establish a Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, replacing the struggling Kenyan-led security mission. Twelve council members supported the measure, while China, Pakistan, and Russia abstained from the vote on the resolution co-authored by Panama and the United States. The force will deploy 5,550 personnel for a 12-month period to conduct intelligence operations against gangs, secure critical infrastructure, and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. The mission will work with Haitian National Police and military forces to neutralize gang activity and protect civilians. Haiti faces a severe humanitarian crisis with 1.3 million displaced residents and gangs controlling substantial...
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