by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 27, 2025

Chrisean Rock Takes Up Boxing For New Career Path

She claims she wants to pursude the art of pugilism

Chrisean Rock, better known as the former girlfriend of rapper Blueface, has recently taken a different path, as she’s been seen at the boxing gym of renowned trainer Justin Fortune (Manny Pacquiao, Mike Tyson) to pursue a career as a professional boxer.

According to Hype Fresh, videos have been popping up on social media showing Chrisean putting in work at the gym and even training outdoors with her baby on, what looks like a mountain trail. She has been known more for her reality TV appearances, where she is typically beefing with Blueface and his mother, and for being chastised for how she cares (or, in some cases, does not care) for the son she had with Blueface.

A video clip reveals her going hard in the squared circle in the Fortune Boxing Gym. She is seen with a trainer going through some drills.

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Fortune reportedly died in April 2025, but the gym still operates, and Chrisean attends the venue in Hollywood.

To show her full commitment, she posted a video on X of herself working out and pushing through, highlighting the training she has to put in to be successful. The video may have been filmed on Christmas, as she says “Merry Christmas” while walking and then jogging up a hill with her son in a stroller. She is then seen running in a continuing clip.

Chrisean Rock says her son won’t be getting Christmas gifts from Santa this year as she locks in on her journey to becoming a professional boxer. 👀
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— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) December 26, 2025

After being involved in a street tussle in Compton recently, where she was confronted by alleged gang members who attacked her because of her beef with Blueface, she also appeared on a live stream with boxer Ryan Garcia.

That’s when she announced to the world that she was going to enter the professional boxing arena, even naming Garcia as a potential trainer.

by Kandiss Edwards

December 27, 2025

New Mexico And 15 Other States Win Back Funding For Mental Health In Schools

The ruling restores funding to support mental health professionals in K-12 schools.

On Dec. 22, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Department of Justice announced the state won its lawsuit to restore federal funding for mental health; 15 other states have been successful in similar suits.

U.S. District Court Judge Kymberly Evanson of the Western District of Washington granted the states’ motion for summary judgment. The court found that the Education Department acted unlawfully when it abruptly discontinued multi-year grants meant to fund school-based mental health services. Funds were allocated under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

The ruling restores funding to support mental health professionals in K-12 schools. This includes smaller rural districts such as Silver Consolidated Schools and affects more than 5,000 New Mexico students who rely on those services.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez said in a statement that the office did not just join the lawsuit but helped lead a coalition of states to defend students’ access to mental health support.

“No one — regardless of politics — wants to deny our kids access to the mental health support they need to learn, grow, and thrive,” he said.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, whose legislative work helped secure funding for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, was pleased by the victory. Heinrich says the funds should never have been in jeopardy.

“This ruling is a major victory. “This ruling is a major victory for New Mexico students and families, and it restores funding that never should have been taken away in the first place. School-based mental health services are essential to helping our kids learn, stay safe, and succeed,” said Sen. Heinrich. “We will continue to hold this administration accountable and fight to make sure every dollar promised to our schools is delivered. Anything less is unacceptable.”

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was passed in 2022 with broad bipartisan support after a string of deadly school shootings. One billion dollars will be used to expand access to mental health professionals in schools nationwide.

The Education Department awarded multi-year grants with annual continuation decisions required under federal regulations. However, in April, it sent notices to grantees indicating the grants would be discontinued. The reasoning was not due to performance or logistics, but because the program no longer aligned with the department’s priorities. The coalition of states challenged that decision as “arbitrary and capricious” under the Administrative Procedure Act.

The lawsuit was led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and joined by the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as New Mexico.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 26, 2025

Will Bronny James Stay A Los Angeles Laker?

The younger James was denied a start with several players unable to play in a recent game

Los Angeles Lakers’ future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James may have been behind the team’s decision to draft his son, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft. Still, it seems the team is not necessarily behind playing the younger James, opting not to start the second-year player in a recent game.

According to Lake Show Life, the writing may be on the wall regarding head coach JJ Redick’s decision to start Nick Smith Jr. instead of Bronny in a recent game when Luka Dončić and Gabe Vincent were unavailable. Although Bronny signed a guaranteed contract and regularly rotates between playing in the G League (South Bay Lakers) and sitting at the end of the Lakers’ bench, Smith, who was picked up in September after being cut by the Charlotte Hornets, was chosen over him.

The writer surmises that Bronny only plays when the Lakers are carrying a considerable lead and resting the starters, or when the team is already losing and is bound to lose. That’s usually when Bronny is allowed off the bench, unless he’s playing with the South Bay Lakers (where his play this season is not doing him any favors).

For anyone to have a guaranteed contract, the stats don’t match, and there’s no reason to accept that he was given, not just a deal, but one that means they have to pay him for it. He is averaging a paltry 1.8 points, with 1.4 assists, 0.6 rebounds, and 0.6 steals, and shooting 32.4%, 29.4% from 3-point range, while playing 9 minutes a game in the 16 games he has been inserted in this season.

Last season, in 27 games, those numbers were 2.3 points, 0.8 assists, 0.7 rebounds, 0.3 steals, and 31.3% from the field, 28.1% from 3-point range. The numbers don’t seem to be trending upward, casting doubt that nepotism is the only reason he was selected, given a guaranteed contract, and remains on the team.

Even in garbage time, he is unable to pad his stats, which only makes his situation worse in the eyes of basketball fans. With LeBron possibly playing his last season (at least in a Lakers uniform), where would this leave Bronny once his father is no longer a Laker?

by Mary Spiller

December 26, 2025

Mariah Carey Awarded Almost $100K In Legal Fees In Dismissed Copyright Lawsuit

Federal court orders lawyers behind failed claim over “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to pay more than $92,000 following what a judge called “egregious” misconduct.

Mariah Carey has secured a legal victory just in time for the holidays, after a federal judge ordered attorneys representing a country musician to pay her more than $92,000 in legal fees tied to a dismissed copyright lawsuit.

According to court records reviewed by Rolling Stone, Carey was awarded $92,300 in attorney’s fees following the collapse of a lawsuit filed by Andy Stone — who performs under the name Vince Vance — alleging that Carey’s holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” copied a similarly titled song released by his band in 1988. The case, filed in November 2023, sought $20 million in damages and was dismissed in March.

U.S. District Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani ruled that Stone and co-writer Troy Powers failed to present credible evidence showing copyright infringement. In her ruling, Almadani sharply criticized the conduct of Stone’s legal team, calling their actions “egregious” when viewed collectively.

“Although each incident of sanctionable conduct, in isolation, may not warrant more than a stern reprimand,” the judge wrote, “it is the aggregate of misconduct reflected in Plaintiffs’ Motion that makes this an egregious situation warranting more severe sanctions.”

The court determined that Carey and her co-defendants — including Sony Music, Kobalt Publishing, and producer Walter Afanasieff — were forced to incur unnecessary legal costs responding to what the judge described as meritless claims and unsupported arguments. In total, the sanctions amount to $109,983, with Sony receiving more than $14,000 and additional sums awarded to Kobalt and Afanasieff.

In a separate filing, Judge Almadani raised concerns about the treatment of co-plaintiff Powers, noting that recent submissions from Stone’s attorneys failed to reference him at all. Attorney Gerard Fox told the court he “no longer had contact” with Powers, a statement the judge said did not absolve counsel of their professional responsibilities.

“Until leave to withdraw is granted, Fox and Schmidt remain under a professional duty to represent Powers’ interests to the best of their ability,” Almadani wrote, adding that it “does not appear that Plaintiffs’ counsel have upheld their ethical obligation to Powers.”

Fox and co-counsel Douglas M. Schmidt were ordered to explain by Jan. 5 why their failure to follow California’s Rules of Professional Conduct and local court rules should not result in disciplinary action. The judge warned that failing to respond could trigger additional penalties.

Carey has long denied any wrongdoing, and the ruling brings a decisive end to a case that challenged one of the most commercially successful holiday songs in music history.

by Jameelah Mullen

December 26, 2025

Lobbyists Push Back Against RFK Jr.-Backed Crackdown On Ultra-Processed Foods

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, lawmakers and food industry leaders vie for voter support.

Ultraprocessed food manufacturers claim that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to crack down on food ingredients with his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement will continue to raise food prices.

The companies believe this idea will resonate with Americans, as affordability remains a primary concern for voters. According to The Politico Poll conducted in Nov, 2025 by Public First, nearly half of Americans say that the costs of groceries, healthcare, and transportation have become significant stressors.

The dynamic here is affordability,” said Sam Geduldig, managing partner at Republican lobbying firm CGCN, which represents Kraft Heinz, told Politico. “You have a MAHA movement that would like to accomplish one goal, and then you have an inflation, economic affordability issue on the other side that runs counter,” Geduldig said.

Kennedy is advocating for a federal rule change that would require greater oversight when food manufacturers alter their recipes or add new ingredients. However, he also encouraged states, including Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, to adopt these rules independently.

In October, industry trade groups and food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Nestlé, and PepsiCo, launched a coalition called Americans for Ingredient Transparency to urge policymakers to make food regulation a federal responsibility. The group warns that state-by-state rules will raise consumer costs nationwide.

“President Trump is cutting costs and delivering real relief for working families, but these well-intentioned state bills are creating a patchwork of labeling regulations that could undermine his goal to lower costs for Americans,” Andy Koenig, a former special assistant to Trump and a senior adviser to Americans for Ingredient Transparency, wrote in a statement to Politico.

In state legislatures across the country, lawmakers from both parties have introduced over a hundred bills aimed at improving nutrition by cracking down on sugary drinks, synthetic food dyes, and chemicals often found in ultraprocessed foods. Some of the most notable regulations include a California ban on ultraprocessed foods in schools and a Texas law requiring food companies to place warning labels on products that contain any of 44 additives.

Food industry lobbyists say they expect the push for a federal standard to become a top priority for them next year. They also believe rising economic anxiety will aid their efforts to defeat MAHA.

Lobbying spending from major food companies has surged to record levels this year. The American Beverage Association, which represents non-alcoholic drink manufacturers, spent $2.39 million in the first nine months alone. Kraft Heinz reported $1.35 million in spending over the same period, according to Politico.

The lobbying efforts appear to be effective. The final version of a Kennedy-backed report on strategies to combat chronic disease in children, released in September, adopted a more lenient stance on ultraprocessed foods than the earlier report released in May. The May report described ultraprocessed foods as “detrimental” to children’s health, but that language was removed from the later document.

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by Jameelah Mullen

December 26, 2025

Snoop Dogg Headlines Star-Studded Netflix Christmas Halftime Show

"Snoops Holiday Halftime Party " received polarizing reactions from the internet.

Following last year’s “Beyoncé Bowl,” Snoop Dogg became the second artist to headline the Netflix Christmas football halftime show, part of the streaming platform’s multi-year deal with the NFL. The rapper’s “Holiday Halftime Party” streamed live on Christmas Day during the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings game in Minneapolis.

The show started with a pre-recorded intro from Snoop’s longtime friend, Martha Stewart, who appeared on screen surrounded by Christmas decorations while reading from a book.

Martha Stewart's intro for Snoop Dogg's Holiday Halftime Party was a GIFT. #NFLonNetflix pic.twitter.com/PfqhUXXEmz

— Netflix (@netflix) December 25, 2025

“I sprung from my bed, and said, ‘What is cracking?’ Hailing from the one and only LBC, give it up for Snoop D.O. double G,” the 84-year-old read.

Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, took the stage wearing a red suit and a matching fur-trimmed coat while performing a snippet of “Next Episode,” his classic collaboration with Dr. Dre. The outfit quickly drew attention online, with social media users noting that the festive crimson look was an unexpected choice for the rapper, who has long been publicly associated with the Crips, a group that traditionally wears blue, while red is the color of their rival, the Blood gang.

“Snoop in red from head to toe is wild to see,” actor O’Shea Jackson wrote on X.

Snoop in red from head to toe is wild to see

— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 25, 2025

The 54-year-old, joined by a 30-person choir, drummers, and dancers, performed a montage of his hits, including “Nuthin’ but a G-thang” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”

The genre-bending show featured EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, the singing voices from Netflix’s animated show KPOP Demon Hunters. The rapper also welcomed country artist Lainey Wilson, who sang a rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” The show closed out with a performance from Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo, who performed the holiday classic, “White Christmas.

While many social media users praised the rapper for the multicultural, multigenerational performance, others said they were boycotting it because of the rapper’s alleged political affiliation. Brodaus faced significant backlash in January 2025 after performing at the Crypto Ball, an event celebrating DonaldTrump’ss second inauguration.

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When he came on…I changed the channel,” one commenter wrote when The Neighborhood Talk posted a clip of the performance on Instagram.

“He been cancelled all year. Didn’t even turn Netflix on,” another Instagrammer wrote.

Broadus, who had previously been one ofTrump’ss most outspoken critics, later praised the controversial president. In a 2024 interview with the Sunday Times, the Grammy winner said he had “love and respect” for the former president.

“Donald Trump? He ain’t done nothing wrong to me,” he said. “He has done only great things for me, Broadus told the outlet.

The replay of Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party is now streaming on Netflix.

by Kandiss Edwards

December 26, 2025

SIKE! Ghanaian Prophet Who Built His Own Noah’s Ark, Claims God Rescheduled The End Of The World

Ebo Noah encouraged followers to board wooden arks in preparation for prophesized global flood.

A self-described Ghanaian prophet claimed the world would end on Christmas Day and began building an Ark to save humanity. After his prophecy had proven false, he told his followers to go home.

Ebo Noah encouraged followers to board wooden arks in preparation for the prophesied global flood. On the day of impending doom under sunny skies, Noah claimed he’d meditated, and the Lord had given him a new “vision.”

“God has given us some time to build more arks in addition to the ten that will contain all of us. So, please stay home, have fun and enjoy yourself, and also, I am wishing all of you Merry Christmas.”

Previously, Ebo said God had revealed to him the exact date of the catastrophe and instructed him to construct multiple wooden arks to save those who believed in his message. In numerous videos posted on social media, Ebo and his supporters are seen hammering planks and assembling the crafts that will save humanity. The boats are small in size compared with the biblical ark described in the Book of Genesis. Still, he elicited the support of more volunteers than he could reasonably save.

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Ebo’s claims had no scientific backing and were widely questioned. Also referred to as Ebo Jesus, he says he received a divine revelation warning that relentless rain will begin on Christmas Day and persist for years. The sustained rain will submerge cities and destroy human civilization unless people seek refuge.

Social media posts indicate that some people in Ghana responded to Ebo’s warnings by gathering near the sites where the wooden vessels are being constructed. Many gatherers expressed a desire to secure a place in one of the arks. Other users have criticized the false prophet. Ebo did not give a specific date for the delayed flood.

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by Mary Spiller

December 26, 2025

Loyalty Paid In Full: Louisiana CEO Shares $240 Million Windfall With Employees After Billion-Dollar Acquisition

Fibrebond employees received life-changing payouts after the firm’s former chief made worker compensation a non-negotiable condition of a $1.7 billion acquisition.

More than 500 workers at a Louisiana manufacturing company called Fibrebond received unexpected six-figure bonuses this year after their CEO insisted employees share in the proceeds of a multibillion-dollar sale.

Fibrebond, a modular construction firm based in Minden, was acquired earlier this year by power management company Eaton for $1.7 billion. As part of the deal, former CEO Graham Walker required that 15% of the sale price — roughly $240 million — be set aside for the company’s 540 full-time employees, even though none held company stock.

Walker, 46, told The Wall Street Journal that the condition was firm. “The requirement was non-negotiable,” he said, explaining that longtime employees who helped the company survive repeated downturns deserved to benefit from its success.

Under the agreement, workers are receiving bonuses averaging about $443,000 per person, paid out over five years. Employees with longer tenures are receiving significantly more, according to the newspaper.

In June, employees were given sealed envelopes detailing their individual awards. The reaction, Walker said, was immediate and emotional. Some workers cried, others sat in silence, and a few initially believed the news was a joke.

One of them was Lesia Key, a 29-year veteran of Fibrebond who began working at the company in 1995, earning $5.35 an hour. Now 51, she oversees facilities across the company’s 254-acre campus and manages 18 employees. After opening her letter, she broke down in tears.

“Before, we were going paycheck to paycheck,” Key said. “I can live now.”

Key used her bonus to pay off her mortgage and launch a clothing boutique in a nearby town. Other workers used their money to eliminate debt, purchase vehicles outright, cover college tuition, or boost retirement savings. One employee took their extended family on a trip to Cancún.

Hong “TT” Blackwell, 67, who worked more than 15 years in Fibrebond’s logistics division, received several hundred thousand dollars and chose to retire immediately. “Now I don’t have to worry,” she said. “My retirement is nice and peaceful.”

Though taxes took nearly $100,000 of her payout, Blackwell said the remainder was still transformative.

The influx of cash quickly spread through Minden, a town of about 12,000. Mayor Nick Cox told the Journal that local businesses noticed an immediate increase in spending. “There’s a lot of buzz about the amount of money being spent,” he said.

Fibrebond was founded in 1982 by Walker’s father, Claud Walker, and survived a factory fire, market collapses, and near-bankruptcy before rebounding with a high-risk pivot into data center infrastructure.

That gamble paid off as demand surged during the pandemic. Walker said every potential buyer heard the same condition. When asked why he chose 15%, he replied simply, “It’s more than 10%.”

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 26, 2025

Three Teenagers Charged In Fatal Ambush Shooting Of 13-Year-Old North Carolina Girl

The boys were all charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy

A 13-year-old girl in North Carolina, Jaleeyah Tune, was allegedly killed by three teenagers, two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy, in Goldsboro, Dec. 21. The suspects were arrested and charged with her murder.

According to ABC 11, Goldsboro police officers, responding to reports of shots fired, at 4:35 p.m., discovered Tune with a gunshot wound after she was allegedly shot by three teenagers who jumped out of some bushes and shot her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers arrested the three boys, and they were all charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy.

The victim was walking with her sister, J’Sheeyah, when the incident took place. She said she and Jaleeyah were walking to get something to eat when, on their way home, the boys, whom they didn’t know, surprised them and started shooting. After hearing the gunshots, she stated she turned around to look for her sister, and that’s when she noticed that Jaleeyah had been hit.

“I held her in her last moments,” said J’Sheeyah Tune. “She looked so scared. I was scared myself. I hate to see her like that. There was blood all on my hands. I didn’t want to wipe it off. I still felt her presence. I felt her still with me.”

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A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover the costs of her memorial.

“Jaleeyah was known for her infectious laughter and her ability to bring joy to everyone around her, no matter what challenges she faced. She had a special gift for making anyone smile, and her spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Losing her so suddenly has left her family and community heartbroken, especially during a time that should be filled with love and togetherness.”

The campaign has raised $12,000 of the $14,000 requested.

One of the boys has already made a court appearance. On Dec. 22, while the others are scheduled for theirs this week.

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by Kandiss Edwards

December 26, 2025

A Very MAGA Christmas: Trump Administration Credits Joint Strike for Saving Nigerian Christians From ‘Terrorist Scum’

A U.S. defense official said the strikes were approved by Nigeria’s government.

On Dec. 25, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria.

Donald Trump claims the strikes were directed at extremists he claims are targeting Christians, according to the Associated Press. In a Christmas Day post on Truth Social, Trump said the military launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters in Sokoto State.

“The United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries!” Trump said.

A U.S. defense official said the strikes were approved by Nigeria’s government and carried out in coordination with local authorities.

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar described the operation as a joint effort to address terrorism and violent extremism. He said the strikes targeted multiple militant encampments in the region, and that several Islamic State militants were killed.

US President Donald J. Trump just decleared war against the whole Nigeria Northern Politicians sponsoring Terrorists by declaring a strike against ISIS in Nigeria and destroying the political terrorist investments. pic.twitter.com/a0UvXC9JRK
— Kedar (@Kedar_speaks88) December 26, 2025

“It’s Nigeria that provided the intelligence. I was on the phone yesterday for 19 minutes with Secretary of State Marco Rubio of the United States. We spoke extensively, and we agreed that I was going to speak with President Tinubu for President Tinubu to give the go-ahead,” Tuggar said.

Tuggar believes the overall health of Nigerians hinges on active cooperation with American forces.

“We have been working closely with the Americans. This is what we’ve always been hoping for: to work with the Americans, work with other countries to combat terrorism, to stop the death of innocent Nigerians. So, this is a vindication of the Tinubu administration.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed Trump’s claims in a post on X.

“The President was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end. The Dept. of War is always ready, so ISIS found out tonight — on Christmas. More to come… Grateful for Nigerian government support & cooperation. Merry Christmas!” Hegseth said.

U.S. officials did not immediately release further details on the campaign’s progress or casualty numbers from the strikes.