Jamie Foxx has made his first statement since being hospitalized with a medical emergency in April, saying he "went to hell and back" but is now on the mend. He thanked his family and medical team for their support, and expressed his gratitude for being alive. Foxx is now looking forward to getting back to work and thanked his fans for their support.
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Eleven people were killed in a suspected arson attack on a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, with the suspect being a young, male, and highly intoxicated individual. Outrage has sparked in the town, with the Mexican government promising to take action to ensure the safety of women in the country and the need for greater awareness and education about gender-based violence being highlighted.
President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, which will honor the memory of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley. The monument will be located across three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, and will serve as a reminder of the importance of civil rights and the struggle for justice. It is hoped that it will help to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.
Nova Scotia Residents Dealing with Aftermath of Unusually Intense Thunderstorms, Four People Missing
Nova Scotia Residents Dealing with Aftermath of Unusually Intense Thunderstorms, Four People Missing
Nova Scotia, Canada has experienced an unusually long procession of intense thunderstorms which have caused flash flooding, road washouts, power outages, and four people to go missing. Environment Canada reported that some areas have received more than 300 mm of rain in 24 hours, significantly higher than the 90-100 mm of rain that the port city typically receives during an average July. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are searching for the two adults and two children who remain unaccounted for and are asking for anyone with information to contact them.
On Saturday morning, a shooting at a birthday party in Houston, Texas, left one woman dead and four others injured. The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information to come forward. The shooting is a tragic reminder of the dangers of gun violence.
A large wildfire has been burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for the past five days, forcing authorities to order an evacuation of four locations. The Greek Coastguard has lead more than 20 boats in an emergency evacuation, and the Greek government has deployed firefighting aircraft and helicopters to help contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and authorities are continuing to investigate and monitor the situation.
President Joe Biden has appointed CIA Director William Burns to his cabinet, praising him for his expertise and leadership in confronting national security challenges. Burns has been instrumental in the White House strategy to declassify intelligence findings on Russia's attempted invasion of Ukraine, and his elevation to the cabinet is a testament to his influence and work in U.S. support for Ukraine. The move is seen as a symbolic gesture that underscores the Biden administration's commitment to intelligence in national security decision-making.
Mega Millions has reached a new milestone, with the top prize soaring to an estimated $820 million for the next drawing on Tuesday. This is the fifth largest jackpot in the game's history, and no tickets were sold hitting all the winning numbers for the estimated grand prize of $720 million in the latest drawing. Players must pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25, with the odds of winning the jackpot being 1 in 302,575,350. The next drawing will be held on Tuesday night.