Alijah Arenas (pictured), son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was hospitalized Thursday. Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Alijah Arenas, the 18-year-old son of ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas and a basketball commit at the University of Southern California (USC), was placed in a medically induced coma following a car crash Thursday, ESPN reports. “Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN,” Shams Charania, the network’s senior NBA insider, wrote on X Thursday afternoon. TMZ reported that Alijah was driving his Tesla Cybertruck when the accident occurred at around 4:55 a.m. in Los Angeles. The outlet said that the vehicle was “completely mangled” on the side of the road based on images it obtained. The front of the car was also “ablaze.” Alijah committed to USC earlier this year and, as of December, was ranked the No. 1 shooting guard and No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 class, according to ESPN. He requested to be reclassified into the 2025 class, which would enable him to become one of the top five available recruits in the country. His father, Gilbert, is a three-time NBA All-Star who played for various teams, including the Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic.
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
Rep. Jim McGovern (L), Lisa Murray McGovern (R) and Molly McGovern at a DC screening of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’ in 2017. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
Democrat Rep. Jim McGovern announced the sudden death of his 23-year-old daughter, Molly McGovern, who was battling a “rare cancer diagnosis.” McGovern, wife Lisa, and son Patrick, released a joint statement Thursday breaking the news of Molly’s passing, saying she “will always be the soul of our family.” “Even as she faced a rare cancer diagnosis, she did so with relentless courage, optimism, and tenacity—refusing to let her illness slow her down,” the statement read. Molly passed away in Italy while visiting a friend and his family after having completed a semester abroad in Australia. The family said she “radiated pure joy,” adding that “if you ever met Molly, you carried a piece of her light with you.” McGovern, a long-time critic of Trump, received bipartisan condolences for his family’s loss. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler posted on X: “It is hard to process and fathom the unbearable grief associated with their loss. Keeping the entire McGovern family in our prayers.” Last week, Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs also announced the passing of his daughter, Cosette, from cancer.
Congressman Jim McGovern, his wife Lisa McGovern, and their son Patrick McGovern released the following statement upon the passing of Congressman McGovern’s daughter, Molly McGovern:
Molly radiated pure joy. She lit up every room with her beaming smile—full of laughter, endless…
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) April 24, 2025
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Former NFL Star Benched From ESPN After Rape Lawsuit 
Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe is seen on the set of The NFL Network along Radio Row on February 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he is relinquishing his ESPN gig just days after a women accused the pro football Hall of Famer of raping her, TMZ reported. In a post on X, the 56-year-old stated that he will “temporarily” resign his seat at the First Take desk so he can handle “false and disruptive allegations set against me.” “I will be devoting this time to my family,” he said, adding that he will likely return this summer, around the time the NFL’s preseason starts. The debacle follows a lawsuit by a Jane Doe on Sunday claiming that Sharpe sexually assaulted her in Oct. 2024 and again in Jan. 2025 after a two-year relationship. In his statement, Sharpe denied any wrongdoing on his part, saying, “The relationship in question was 100% consensual,” and thanked his fans for their support. Sharpe first joined ESPN in 2023, when Stephan A. Smith hired him to be his partner on First Take. Despite the lawsuit hanging over his head, Sharpe appeared in both Monday and Tuesday episodes. However, an ESPN spokesperson told TMZ that the network is pleased with Sharpe’s announcement, saying, “This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away.”
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) April 24, 2025
‘White Lotus’ Star Will Host SNL Following Parody Backlash
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Saturday Night Live is not done with the Season 3 cast of The White Lotus, despite having to apologize and send flowers for its “mean” and “unfunny” portrayal of breakout star Aimee Lou Wood. Wood’s on-screen counterpart Walton Goggins will make his hosting debut on the show May 10 with musical guest Arcade Fire. Goggins signing on to do the show deepens rumors of a supposed off-screen rift between him and Wood, who played lovers Rick and Chelsea on the show. When SNL’s parody sketch mocked Wood’s teeth, she publicly slammed the portrayal. Goggins praised the sketch as “smashing” and “Amazzzingggg” online, however, and is now further fueling rumors of a fallout by taking the SNL stage next month. The news comes as fans noticed the two unfollowed one another on Instagram soon after the season ended, and fellow cast member Jason Isaacs hinted at “romances” and “arguments” behind the scenes during filming. Goggins and Wood at one point posted chummy photos of one another to social media, with Goggins calling her “the brightest light in every room” and “a soulmate”—suggesting a wonderful start to a relationship that fans believe soured in spectacular fashion. Scarlett Johansson, wife of “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost, will host the show’s 50th season finale with musical guest Bad Bunny the following week.
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TV Meteorologist Arrested Over Sex Tape Extortion Plot
Former TV meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick was arrested for felony sexual extortion. Albemarle County Police Department
Former TV meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick, 42, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly filming a sex tape and threatening to release it, authorities say. Fitzpatrick, who worked as a meteorologist for a little over two decades, was charged with felony sexual extortion and the unlawful creation of an image of another. Officers said that the victim was threatened with a secret video Fitzpatrick took during a consensual sexual encounter. Capt. Darrell Byers of the Albemarle County Police Department in Virginia said: “We feel that there may be some other victims out there, we do know that this person was recorded unknowingly.” If found guilty of extortion, Fitzpatrick could face up to 10 years in prison. The probe on Fitzpatrick opened when the victim first reported the incident to local authorities in February. The former weatherman previously worked at WVIR-TV in Charlottesville, Virginia, but police said he left his position and moved to Ohio in early March, weeks after the investigation began. He was arrested on a fugitive warrant in Ohio. In a Facebook post celebrating his 20 years in the business, he wrote: “In an era where many are leaving the business, I hope to be in it for the next 20+ years!” WVIR-TV covered his arrest, but has not released a statement. Fitzpatrick is in Ohio awaiting extradition to Virginia.
Trump Store Debuts Official ‘Trump 2028′ Hat
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The official Trump merchandise store is now selling caps embroidered with “Trump 2028.” Retailing for $50, the cap comes in President Donald Trump’s signature “MAGA” red and also features a flag detailing on the side. “Make a statement,” the Trump Store’s description of the product reads, advertising that it “will become your new go-to hat.” Trump’s War Room account on X also hard-launched the cap’s release with a photo of the president’s son, Eric, wearing it. Trump told NBC News last month that he was “not joking” about running for a third term, saying there are “methods” that would allow him to do so despite the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which states that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” “I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” Trump told NBC. “But … it is far too early to think about it.” He continued, “A lot of people want me to do it … But we have—my thinking is, we have a long way to go. I’m focused on the current.”
Gwen Stefani Says Having ‘Third Party’ Is Key to Happy Marriage
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani at NBC’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” held at The Grand Ole Opry House on March 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tammie Arroyo/Variety via Getty Images
Gwen Stefani has a not-so-typical strategy for keeping her marriage strong with country star Blake Shelton, whom she married in 2021, the New York Post reported. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, the 55-year-old singer shared that the couple relies on a “third party” to help keep their relationship thriving. But it’s not what you might expect—Stefani clarified that she was referring to God, as she looked up and pointed to the sky. The “Hollaback Girl” singer claimed that the best advice she ever received was “make sure you have a third party.” Stefani has long been a devout Catholic and has partnered with the Hallow app in an effort to encourage more people to pray. Stefani and Shelton first met in 2014 when she was a coach on Season 7 of The Voice. At the time, both of them were married—Stefani to Gavin Rossdale and Shelton to Miranda Lambert. However, by July 2015, the couple finalized their divorces. After the “God’s Country” singer won her over with a song, Shelton and Stefani officially began dating in 2015 and got married in July 2021 in an intimate ceremony on Shelton’s property in his home state of Oklahoma.
National Weather Service Reinstates Translated Alerts After DOGE Cuts 
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The National Weather Service is resuming its translation of critical weather alerts just three weeks after it paused the practice amid Department of Government Efficiency cuts. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration statement issued Thursday said that “common language translations” will be reinstated by Monday, including warnings for non-native English speakers about tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and other severe weather events. The NWS uses artificial intelligence to translate alerts from English to Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Samoan. Its contract with Lilt, the AI provider, lapsed earlier this month, however, and the practice was put on pause indefinitely while a new deal was reached. Money has been tight at the federal forecasting service with Elon Musk’s DOGE goons breathing down its neck. The NWS was notably forced to cut back on its volume of weather balloon launches amid staff cuts—a practice federal meteorologists say harmed their forecasts during a recent spate of severe storms and tornadoes in the American heartland. Longtime forecasters have also been pushed into early retirement by DOGE, which has also fired up-and-coming forecasters at NWS who were in a probationary period.
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Jay Leno Opens Up About Challenges of Caring for Disabled Wife
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Jay Leno gave a rare update this week about his wife’s dementia diagnosis and how he’s staying by her side in sickness and in health. The comedian and former late night host was granted conservatorship of his wife, Mavis Leno, who’s been his partner for more than four decades. “When you get married, you sort of take a vow: ‘Will I live up to this? Or will I be like a sleazy guy if something happens to my wife, I’m out banging the cashier at the mini mart?’” he said during a Wednesday appearance on In Depth with Graham Bensinger. “No, I didn’t. I enjoy the time with my wife. I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV and it’s okay.” Mavis, 78, has repeatedly forgotten even the most influential faces of the pair’s life together—including former President Barack Obama, who dined with them both and regularly appeared on Leno’s show. But Leno, who has stepped up as her primary caretaker, said “you have to find humor” in even the darkest times. “That’s really what love is,” he said. “I would rather be with her than doing something else.”
Highland Park Gunman Learns His Fate for Mass Shooting
Robert E. Crimo III at a hearing before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti at the Lake County Courthouse on June 26, 2024 in Illinois. Nam Y. Huh-Pool/Getty Images
An Illinois judge sentenced the Highland Park Parade shooter to seven consecutive life sentences without parole Thursday. Robert Crimo III opened fire on a Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park, Illinois, in 2022, killing seven and injuring 48 others. Judge Victoria A. Rossetti of Lake County Circuit Court called Crimo “irretrievably depraved,” saying he showed a “complete disregard for human life.” She added: “No sentence can ever change the events of July 4, nor can it compensate for the loss of a loved one or injured.” In March, Crimo dodged a potentially lengthy trial by pleading guilty to 69 counts of murder and attempted murder. Crimo was also sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempted murder of each of the 48 people he wounded. Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart told the court Thursday that “many believe that the sentence you give cannot redress this.” Crimo received the maximum sentence possible for his crimes given Illinois abolished the death penalty in 2011. Crimo refused to appear at his hearings on Wednesday and Thursday, but the sentencing proceeded without him. He is currently being held in Lake County Jail.
