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A woman who once starred in Broadway's "The Lion King" as a child was killed in a stabbing over the weekend, New Jersey officials said.Edison police officers were called to a home on Sunday morning over reports of a stabbing where they discovered 26-year-old Imani Dia Smith, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Woman who starred in ‘Lion King’ on Broadway as a child is killed in stabbing, officials say

The musician who leads the annual event cancelled it because of the move to put President Donald Trump’s name on the center without approval from Congress.An annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington was cancelled because the center’s Donald Trump-appointed board added the president's name to the building last week.

Xmas Eve blues: Kennedy Center jazz show cancelled over Trump renaming

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas messageKing Charles delivered a Christmas message urging unity and referencing the past, encouraging Britons to reflect how communities can come together in times of challenge. The tradition of the monarch’s Christmas broadcast dates back to 1932 and was first delivered by George V. It has since become a staple of the holiday for many Britons.

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas message

Telfair was jailed for a probation violation tied to his 2023 NBA healthcare fraud caseFox News Flash top sports headlines for December 24Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.Sebastian Telfair, a 2004 NBA Draft first-round selection, has faced multiple legal issues over the years.

Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair recounts jail stint alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Immigration courts are facing a surge in no-shows, leading judges to issue more deportation orders.In fiscal year 2025, which ended in September, immigration judges across the country issued more than 310,000 deportation orders for migrants who were absent from their hearings, according to Department of Justice data.

Illegal Immigrants Are Increasingly Ditching Court Amid Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign

A video of a golden retriever refusing to go on a walk has gone viral on TikTok, earning almost 8 million views. But it’s not because Roo looks adorable as he digs his heels into the ground.It is the fact that he has developed a quirky habit that has left his owners Marissa, 28, and Joe Lombardi, 29, perplexed.

Golden Retriever Refuses To Go Out—Then Owner Realizes Who Is Home

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday's and Thursday's games or Saturday's, if applicable.

NFL playoff picture Week 17: Detroit Lions try to stay alive on Christmas

At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.

Gas leak believed to be the cause of deadly nursing home explosions

Starlink lost communications on December 17, and requested visual intelligence from Vantor after an anomaly led to ‘venting of the propulsion tank.’Starlink satellite 35956 suffered from a serious anomaly on December 17. It is described as largely intact, but is currently “tumbling, and will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere and fully demise within weeks,” says the official Starlink X account.

Starlink satellite pictured ‘tumbling’ after recent ‘anomaly’ in space — it will be incinerated when it enters the Earth’s atmosphere in a few weeks

A young football standout’s life ended suddenly.The high school football community is deeply saddened after a tragic crash on Christmas Eve claimed the life of a young player.Brian Moss, a 16-year-old who played football for the Viera Hawks in Florida, died in a car accident while traveling with his family for the holidays.

Football Star Killed In Tragic Christmas Eve Crash

It's Christmas Eve in Mar-a-Lago, and the first couple talked with children as part of NORAD's Santa calls.President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in the longstanding holiday tradition for over 20 minutes, seated in gold-trimmed armchairs near a Christmas tree. The president spoke to families on speakerphone while the first lady chatted with children on a handset.

Trump takes NORAD Santa calls from kids. Here's what he said.

When Annette Bammert met Lenny the cat, he had developed the reputation of being the "saddest cat in the shelter." But now she has shared his remarkable transformation from mournful to living his best life.Bammert took in a black-and-white cat named Lenny shortly after Christmas, following the loss of her beloved senior cat, Wilma.

Woman Adopts ‘Saddest’ Shelter Cat—Not Ready for How He Changes Once Home

Imani Dia Smith performed in the cast of the long-running musical hit on Broadway.Imani Dia Smith, who appeared in “The Lion King” on Broadway as a young stage actor, died after she was stabbed at a residence in Edison, New Jersey, police and prosecutors said in a joint news release on Tuesday.

Former 'Lion King' Child Actor Killed By Brutal Act, Police Say

Annual report details aggressive new nuclear attack posture, hypersonic missile development and aircraft carrier constructionThe Chinese military is continuing a massive, decades-long arms buildup, including a shift in nuclear force doctrine that increases the danger of a direct attack on the U.S., according to the Pentagon’s annual China military power report.

Massive Chinese military buildup threatens U.S. homeland

King Charles continues to put his own stamp on his annual Christmas Day message.Queen Elizabeth often delivered her address from her desk at her Buckingham Palace residence, often with family photographs in view. This year, King Charles recorded his message at the Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey.

King Charles breaks tradition with Christmas speech

As the end of the year approaches, millions of Brits will be booking their long-awaited 2026 getaway.In the first six months of 2025, more than 3.8million passports were issued in the United Kingdom.But what often shocks people is that, despite thousands of potential colour options, more than 90 per cent of the world's passports fall into just four tones: red, blue, green and black.

Why passports only come in four colours and what each one means

The day before Christmas Eve, a dog's life turned upside down after his family dropped him off at an animal shelter, leaving the internet in tears as they believe no animal should spend the holidays this way.An Instagram account (@thepoochproject) dedicated to highlighting shelter dogs at the Downey Animal Care Center in California posted a last-minute plea for a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees named Zeus, hoping he could be in a warm home just in time for Christmas.

Great Pyrenees Shakes While Being Surrendered Day Before Christmas Eve

The president and his love ones gathered in front of a tree for a pic that contained a very awkward detail.Former President Joe Biden wished followers a “a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve filled with love” on X Wednesday, but his obscured presence in the family photo drew much of the attention.

Joe Biden's Family Christmas Photo Gets Attention For The Wrong Reason

Two people were injured on Wednesday, Dec. 24, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers opened fire on a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Maryland, federal officials said.Officers were conducting a "targeted immigration enforcement operation" in Glen Burnie, Maryland, just south of Baltimore, when they approached a van with two undocumented men, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.

2 injured after shooting during ICE operation in Maryland, DHS says

NATO sent up fighter jets after Putin dispatched his Tu-95MS strategic nuclear bombers to threaten the north of Britain on a Christmas flight over the Norwegian SeaVladimir Putin sent nuclear bombers to threaten northern Britain on a long-range Christmas flight over the Norwegian Sea.NATO was forced to scramble warplanes to monitor the hulking Russian "Bears".

NATO warplanes scrambled as Putin sends bombers on Christmas flight to UK

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As a fierce atmospheric river dumps heavy rains across parts of Southern California, some residents have been driven from their homes on Christmas Day as flooding and debris flow continue to threaten the region.The storm, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings in Southern California counties including Ventura and Santa Barbara, is expected to continue delivering excessive rainfall through the end of the week, along with heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains, the National Weather Service said.

Flooding risk forces Southern Californians from homes on Christmas

Ukrainian president says draft framework reduced to 20 points as negotiations continueRussia reportedly set to reject new Ukraine peace dealNational security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant discusses the state of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks and the U.S. pursuit of an alleged Venezuelan oil tanker on ‘Fox News Live.’

Zelenskyy encouraged by 'very good' Christmas talks with US

When having fire in your belly is not a good thingGastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining that can affect people in different ways. It's a pretty common condition that affects millions around the world. In the US alone, 8 out of 1,000 people suffer from acute gastritis, which can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption or overuse of certain medications.

Gastritis 101: symptoms, causes, and how to treat it

Imani Dia Smith, who starred in "The Lion King" on Broadway, died in a fatal stabbing. Her boyfriend was charged with murder.Former Broadway performer Imani Dia Smith died in a fatal stabbing in central New Jersey, and her boyfriend has been charged in connection with her murder.

'Lion King' Broadway star Imani Dia Smith killed; boyfriend arrested

DK Metcalf was suspended for two games after taking a swing at a fanSteelers beat Lions 29-24, Does Aaron Rodgers deserve credit for their 9-6 record? | The HerdThe Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 29-24, and are now 9-6. Colin Cowherd discusses the Steelers’ season so far and asks whether Aaron Rodgers deserves the credit for their winning season.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers reacts to teammate's fan altercation, talks rise of negative interactions

Stellantis is not my best friend right nowAfter a man purchased a used Ram and discovered that he had not been given the proper information about the truck’s warranty. Now, he’s embarked on an ongoing investigation to determine exactly what had happened to the warranty.

‘It’s Got A Clean Carfax’: Man Buys Used Ram. Then The Dealership Tells Him It’s ‘Restricted’

A TikTok video showing a traveler’s worst luggage nightmare has gone viral on TikTok.The clip was shared by @kelssssricardoooo and has amassed over 2.6 million views since it was posted on December 1. Text overlaid on the video reads: "Thinking about the time my mom’s luggage came out like this."

Tourist Mortified As Mom’s Bag Arrives After Flight—and There’s a Problem

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Rock salt is the standard way to de-ice driveways, but it comes with serious downsides that most people don't think about. Salt corrodes concrete and metal, damages plants and grass along your driveway, burns dogs' paws when they walk on it, and pollutes groundwater as it melts.