With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact. Source
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Mike Tyson returns to boxing ring to take on Jake Paul
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring Friday against social media star Jake Paul. Tyson, who retired in 2005, last fought in 2020 during an exhibition with former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. Source
After woman’s murder, detectives learn killer was “only half the story”
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a suspect. Investigators would eventually discover a twisted murder plot they say was orchestrated by his fiancée, Holly Elkins. Source
Aldermen: Police overtime at Chicago street festivals is going unpaid
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it. Source
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that’s unethical. Source
Conan O’Brien will host the 2025 Academy Awards
“America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” Conan O’Brien said. Source
The Offspring on 30 years of punk rock and new album
Jamie Yuccas catches up with The Offspring to discuss their groundbreaking album “Smash,” their influence on punk rock and their latest album, “Supercharged.” Source
President-elect Trump picks Doug Burgum, RFK Jr. to join Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump has picked North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as secretary for the Department of the Interior, and made a controversial selection, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for Health and Human Services secretary, where he would oversee agencies such as the CDC and FDA. Both will need Senate confirmation. Source
Eye Opener: President-elect Trump picks RFK Jr. to head HHS
President-elect Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine sketpic, to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, satirical newspaper The Onion bought Alex Jones’ Infowars in a bankruptcy auction. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
What to know about Tropical Storm Sara’s path, impact
Tropical Storm Sara is the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season after it formed in the Caribbean. Meteorologist Jim Cantore with The Weather Channel explains Sara’s path and if it could impact the U.S. Source