California was hit with a powerful storm on New Year's Day, bringing drenching rain and heavy snowfall to much of the state. More than 4 feet of snow had accumulated in the Sierra Nevada, while San Francisco experienced its second-wettest day on record. Despite the storm, the weather cleared up in time for the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena.
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Barbara Walters was an icon and trailblazer who inspired many journalists to pursue a career in media. Former CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell credited Walters with inspiring her to pursue a career in journalism, saying she was "forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship." Tributes have been pouring in from media personalities and journalists who have been inspired by her illustrious career.
Andrew Tate, a former professional kickboxer and internet personality, was involved in a Twitter spat with Greta Thunberg this week. On Friday, he and his brother were arrested and charged with human trafficking and rape, leading to a wave of social media speculation and conspiracy theories. Afualo, a rapper who had previously defended and promoted Tate's content, tweeted that he knows Tate but is not his "hero".
Pope Benedict XVI, the first pope to voluntarily abdicate the papal reins in nearly 600 years, has passed away at the age of 93. He was born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in 1927 in Marktl, Germany and was a staunch advocate for conservative Roman Catholicism. His funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5, in St. Peter's Square, with Pope Francis presiding over the mass.
Soccer stars from around the world have paid their respects to the late great Pelé, who passed away at the age of 80. He was born into poverty in Brazil and rose to fame, winning the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and setting up the Pelé Foundation in 2018. His death is mourned by soccer fans all over the world, and his legacy will live on for future generations.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, who won three World Cups and became the sport's first global icon, has died at the age of 82. He was renowned for his extraordinary dribbling skills and larger-than-life personality, and was honored by Time magazine as one of the "100 Persons of the Century" in 1999. His legacy will live on, as he served as a Goodwill UNICEF ambassador, promoting peace and support for vulnerable children. His daughter Kely Nascimento wrote in a post on Instagram: “Everything that we are, is thanks to you. Thank you for everything.” Rest in peace, King.