The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled against Republican Kari Lake in her challenge of her defeat in the governor's race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, finding that Lake had presented no evidence that voters whose ballots were unreadable by tabulators at polling places were not able to vote. This is the latest in a series of court decisions that have rejected challenges to the election results in Arizona, and Hobbs is expected to be sworn in as Arizona's governor in January.
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Eight people were injured after a U-Haul van struck them in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge neighborhood on Monday morning. Two of the victims are in critical condition and the suspect is in custody. The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them as the investigation is ongoing.
The 2023 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by tens of millions of viewers, and companies paid up to $7 million for a 30-second spot. Advertisers sought to bring a sense of comfort and joy to viewers, and the ads featured a mix of celebrities, humor, nostalgia, music, and plenty of cuddly dogs. Charles Taylor, marketing professor at Villanova University, noted that this year's ads took a very light touch and focused on being fun and making the viewer feel good.
The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII in a thrilling finish, with a penalty allowing them to keep their drive alive and kick a game-winning field goal. After the game, there was speculation that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had snubbed the Chiefs in the traditional post-game handshake, but USA Today reported that if it happened, it was behind closed doors. This marked the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history for the Chiefs, and the first time in NFL history that a team has won with a female coach.
This year's Super Bowl is set to be the most bet on in history, with an estimated $16 billion wagered by 50.4 million adults in the US. Additionally, the game will be marked by a historic first, with seven female pilots from the U.S. Navy performing a flyover to commemorate the 50th anniversary of women being allowed to become Navy pilots. 20% of the population will be betting on the game, with money being wagered online, at casinos, with a bookie, or casually with friends.
Congressman George Santos of New York has been caught in another lie, this time involving United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Santos falsely claimed that Sinema had consoled him after a tense exchange with Senator Mitt Romney, but Sinema's office has denied this. Santos has previously been embroiled in controversy for lying about major parts of his life story, and it remains to be seen if he will face any consequences for his false claims.
Nancy Pelosi has endorsed fellow Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for the U.S. Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California retires. House Republicans are expected to vote on a resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, but the resolution is not expected to pass the Democratic-controlled Senate. The vote on Thursday will have a significant impact on the future of the House.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has asked the state Attorney General to investigate and take enforcement action against former gubernatorial candidate Kelly Lake for a tweet containing images of voter signatures, which Fontes argues violates state law. The request is the latest development in the ongoing controversy surrounding the 2022 gubernatorial election, in which Lake, backed by former President Donald Trump, lost to Democratic candidate Mark Kelly. Fontes' request for an investigation is a sign that the state is taking the issue seriously.