“On December, 31st, an off duty ICE Officer bravely responded to an active shooter situation at his apartment complex. “Fortunately, our brave officer was not injured while protecting his community.”The Homeland Security statement said the ICE officer contacted police following the incident. “This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the LAPD, and we refer any further questions to them,” the statement said. The news service quoted an unnamed LAPD officer as saying the man who was killed was firing an assault rifle into the air. AdvertisementNeither the identity of the dead man nor the ICE officer has been released and no arrests were reported.

Celebrating the New Year around the world From crowds packed on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach to watch fireworks, to the spectacular light show at the Great Wall of China - millions around the world welcomed in the new year.

Bourbon Street attack 1st anniversary marked in New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, marks the first anniversary of the Bourbon Street attack that killed 14 people, plus the suspect, on New Year's Day 2025.

Chevy Chase attends the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall last year in New York. Evan Agostini/Invision via Associated PressA former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is calling out Chevy Chase for a cruel and tasteless joke the comedian said to him 40 years ago. The 82-year-old comedian, who became a star during the show’s first season in 1975, is the subject of a new CNN documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not,” that recounts various aspects of his life. I don’t think he’s alive anymore.”In the documentary, “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels attempted to downplay the offensiveness of making AIDS jokes to a gay man at the height of the AIDS crisis. Buzz: 'Childish': Rock Star Unleashes Hell On GOP Lawmaker For Sharing AI Clip Of Him“I think Chevy was just being Chevy.

You should stop drinking at THIS age, according to doctorsNeurologist Dr. Restak shares the exact age to cut out alcohol to keep your brain sharp and healthy.

New year, new job? How to get it done Business Insider's Sarah E. Needleman offers advice on what to do and avoid when trying to secure employment.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor Mamdani, the democratic socialist who catapulted to national attention during the race for New York City Mayor, took the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

First, let’s start with a definition of barefoot: According to the Cambridge Dictionary — and experts ranging from podiatrists to dermatologists — walking barefoot means having no shoes or socks on. “Anything else is considered to be shod, as even socks alter the mechanics of movement.”There are benefits to going barefoot at home. “I’m a big advocate for going barefoot at home,” Conenello said. AdvertisementAlthough not directly related to dermatology, walking barefoot at home can also offer a secondary skin-related advantage, one connected to sensory stimulation and overall wellness. Going barefoot selectively seems to be the best option.

The employment decline grew further, with a 4.9% decrease in the first week of July — 742,492 fewer workers. But from May to September, private sector employment fell by 2.9%, Flores said in his latest report. From May to July, California citizens accounted for the largest share of the decline in private sector workers, about 415,000 people. California wasn’t the only part of the U.S. to experience an employment downturn linked to immigration enforcement, Flores said. When federal control of local police in Washington ended in September, the district saw a 0.5% increase in private sector work.

Last year, Karl Jordan Jr. was convicted on murder charges for the fatal shooting of pioneering RUN DMC DJ, Jam Master Jay. On Friday, Jordan’s conviction was voided. A judge ruled that there was not enough evidence of Jordan’s motive for murder. “The reversal, which came as the judge upheld the other man’s conviction, marked another stunning and confounding turn in one of the hip-hop world’s most elusive cases,” CNN.com reported. In Friday’s ruling, U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall granted Karl Jordan Jr. an acquittal on the murder charges — a request she had denied when his lawyers made it during the trial.

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It comes at the start of a high-stakes midterm election year, with affordability — including the cost of health care — topping the list of voters’ concerns. With the expanded subsidies, some lower-income enrollees received health care with no premiums, and high earners paid no more than 8.5% of their income. Those surging prices come alongside an overall increase in health costs in the U.S., which are further driving up out-of-pocket costs in many plans. AdvertisementMany say they want the subsidies restored alongside broader reforms to make health care more affordable for all Americans. Then do it,” said Chad Bruns, a 58-year-old Affordable Care Act enrollee in Wisconsin.

Bruce Tucker of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office speaks during a news conference in Holbrook, Ariz., on Monday. A prominent Imperial Valley farmer charged with killing his estranged wife was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where bail has been set at $5.5 million. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder on Wednesday in Navajo County Superior Court. Kerri Abatti left her husband and their El Centro home in August 2023 after 31 years of marriage. His attorneys told The Times on Monday that he had surrendered to authorities in El Centro when he learned of the arrest warrant.

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