After an eight-year run as a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show", Roy Wood Jr. has announced his departure. Wood cited the ongoing search for a new lead figure to replace Trevor Noah as a reason for his decision. Wood has been a popular figure on the show and has also appeared on other programs such as "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Conan". His next move is yet to be seen, but it is sure to be an exciting one.
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At least 41 people have been killed and thousands displaced after a glacial lake overflowed and burst through a dam in India’s Himalayan north. Hundreds of rescuers are searching through slushy debris and fast-flowing, icy water in search of survivors, while the death toll is expected to rise. The disaster has highlighted the need for better infrastructure and more effective disaster management in the region, with the Indian government promising to provide assistance to those affected.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, after human remains were found to be improperly stored at the site. Deputies were first dispatched to the building on Tuesday to investigate reports of a suspicious incident, and the investigation is ongoing with the help of the Fremont County Coroner's Office and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. It is unclear what, if any, consequences the funeral home may face as a result of the investigation.
Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Matt Rosendale recently denounced the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden as a political stunt. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the newly-vacated House speaker role, awarding him the Medal of Freedom in a closed-door ceremony. Republicans are struggling to find a leader to replace McCarthy, who has been criticized for his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, and it is unclear if Jordan will be successful in his bid.
Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian women's rights advocate, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in fighting the oppression of women in her home country. She is the first Iranian to win the award since it was first awarded in 1901 and was chosen from a list of over 350 nominations. The Nobel Committee said it was recognizing Mohammadi's "long and non-violent struggle for the protection of human rights, in particular the rights of women and children, in Iran."
An 18-year-old Brooklyn man, Brian Dowling, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of public policy activist Ryan Carson. Neighbors of Dowling described him as "mentally paranoid," and police questioned him at the 81st Precinct before charging him with the crime. The death of Carson has left the Brooklyn community in shock, mourning the loss of a well-respected activist.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol early next week to unify the Republican party following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Rep. Troy Nehls has said Trump will back Rep. Jim Jordan's candidacy for the speakership, and Jordan is seen as a favorite among the far-right Republicans. Trump's endorsement could be a decisive factor in the race for the speakership, with the House expected to vote on the new speaker on Jan. 3, 2021.