Jamie Foxx experienced a medical complication on Tuesday and was hospitalized, according to his daughter Corinne Foxx. The family thanked everyone for their prayers and well wishes and asked for privacy as Jamie recovers. No details were provided on the nature of the medical incident.
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The Arizona House of Representatives has expelled Republican lawmaker Kelly Townsend after an ethics committee investigation found she had committed "disorderly behavior" in violation of the chamber's rules. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a Democratic legislator after Townsend invited an insurance agent to a televised hearing, who made unsubstantiated allegations of bribery. Townsend's actions were found to have damaged the "institutional integrity of the House," and she was expelled in a House vote. This is the first time in Arizona's history that a legislator has been removed from office by their peers, emphasizing the importance of upholding the integrity of the legislative process.
A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida due to a once-in-a-half-century rainfall event. Around 10-14 inches of rain have fallen across the area, causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city's airport, the shuttering of schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. Mayor Dean Trantalis has urged residents to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and to follow the advice of local authorities, while the National Weather Service has warned that the flooding could worsen. Public Works staff are working to mitigate the water as quickly as possible.
Pearl, a 2-year-old Chihuaha, has been officially named the world's shortest living dog by Guinness World Records. She is 5 inches long, shorter than a Popsicle stick at just 3.59 inches tall, and weighs 1.22 pounds - a huge gain on the less than one ounce she weighed at birth. Her owner, Vanesa Semler, said she is "blessed to have her" and Pearl has become an internet sensation, with thousands of people around the world celebrating her achievement.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Thursday, prompting Japan to issue an evacuation order for a northern island. The missile was identified by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff as having a medium or longer range, and may have been an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This latest weapons test has raised concerns among North Korea's neighbors, and the United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the launch.
California Rep. Ro Khanna has called for Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign due to her extended absence from the Senate due to health issues. Khanna argued that it is unacceptable for a Senator to be absent for months with no clear prospect of return, and that it is incumbent on Governor Newsom and Senator Schumer to speak out. The idea of Feinstein resigning has been met with mixed reactions, with some arguing that it is an undignified and unkind spectacle.
The US Attorneys' Offices for the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina have announced that they will not pursue federal charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson, as the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution. The US Attorneys' Offices expressed their condolences to Robinson's family and said they will continue to review the case and investigate any new evidence that may become available.
Prominent progressives are calling for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign or step down from her post on the Senate Judiciary Committee due to her lengthy absence due to health issues. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) argued that not speaking out about Feinstein's resignation "undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people," and that while Feinstein has had a lifetime of public service, "it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties." Feinstein has yet to comment on the calls for her resignation, and it remains to be seen if she will step down or continue to serve in the Senate.