Actor Andre Braugher, best known for his roles in television series including "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Men of a Certain Age" and "Homicide: Life on the Street," has passed away following a brief illness. He was a two-time Emmy Award winner and was nominated 11 times for his work. His co-stars have taken to social media to celebrate his life and mourn his unexpected loss. Braugher will be remembered for his incredible talent, his passion for his craft, and his lasting legacy.
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Tesla is recalling over 2 million of its vehicles, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y, due to a software failure related to its semi-automatic Autopilot feature. The NHTSA's investigation found that the Autosteer feature was not sufficient to prevent driver misuse, and Tesla is urging drivers to remain vigilant and take additional steps to ensure their safety.
People around the world are taking part in the viral game "Whamageddon" which involves avoiding the classic holiday song "Last Christmas" by Wham! until December 25th. The challenge runs from December 1st to Christmas Eve and players must recognize the original version of the song to be considered out. The game is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and participants can share their experiences on social media.
This year is the year of the most dengue cases in recorded history, with the WHO reporting that the number of cases of dengue has increased by 30-fold in the past 50 years. In 2019, there were more than 4 million cases reported in the Americas and Caribbean, and the number is expected to be even higher this year. Officials from the Bahamas to Brazil are warning of crowded clinics and new infections daily, and the WHO is urging countries to take steps to reduce the risk of transmission and strengthen their health systems.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Joseph Fischer, who is charged with offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Fischer is seeking to dismiss a charge accusing him of obstructing an official proceeding, which could have major implications for the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The justices will consider the breadth of the federal obstruction law and the outcome of the case could have major implications for the future of the obstruction statute and the prosecution of those charged in connection with the Jan. 6 assault.
Hunter Biden has offered to testify in a public hearing before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees in response to a subpoena issued by the GOP-led House Oversight Committee. He has refused to comply with the subpoena, instead opting to answer questions from lawmakers in a public setting. House Republicans have rejected the offer, saying they want him to testify privately first. It is unclear how the committees will respond to Hunter Biden's offer.
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President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Israel's war against Hamas and is meeting with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas. He will reaffirm his support for Israel and discuss the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.