Day: January 31, 2025

Billy Crystal describes pain of losing home in Palisades Fire at FireAid benefit concert: ‘Fell to my knees’

9:52 am January 31, 2025

Billy Crystal, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, shared a moving message at the LA FireAid Benefit Concert on Thursday night at the Kia Forum. Following Green Day’s performance, Crystal took the stage to introduce the show, with proceeds going to a non-profit, supporting displaced families, rebuilding of infrastructure as well as advancing […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade opens up about kidney surgery, cancer diagnosis: ‘Weakest point I’ve ever felt’

8:30 am January 31, 2025

During the latest episode of his podcast, three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade revealed some details about a health scare he faced more than a year ago. Wade underwent surgery in December 2023 that removed 40% of a kidney. The surgery was followed by what Wade described as a “shocking” cancer diagnosis. A full body scan […]

Skaters killed in plane crash were Olympic hopefuls, peers say: ‘Absolutely remarkable’

8:27 am January 31, 2025

Emotions were running high at The Skating Club of Boston Thursday after six people with ties to the organization died in a plane crash near Reagan International Airport Wednesday night. Among those who spoke were Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan, who couldn’t hold back tears while talking about the crash. President Donald Trump said there […]

UK actor Idris Elba suggests kitchen knives be blunted, others banned to prevent stabbings

8:07 am January 31, 2025

Actor Idris Elba announced amid his forthcoming knife crime documentary that the United Kingdom must consider “innovative” prevention methods such as blunting or banning knives. According to IMDb, the documentary, “explores the reality of knife crime in the UK, meeting offenders, families, youth workers, and police to understand this crime and find solutions, including discussions […]

Manhunt underway for woman linked to killing of Vermont Border Patrol agent: report

7:18 am January 31, 2025

A manhunt is underway for a 32-year-old woman suspected of buying the handguns used in the killing of a Vermont Border Patrol agent last week, according to a report. Law enforcement agencies in several states are searching for Michelle J. Zajko, who is considered “armed and dangerous,” Albany’s Times Union reported, citing police records. U.S. […]