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At least 1 dead, others missing after U.S. military aircraft crashes into sea near Japan

A U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashed into waters off southern Japan on Wednesday morning, killing at least one person and leaving several more missing.  The CV-22B Osprey is based at Yokota Air Base and assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, according to the Air Force Special Operations Command (“AFSOC”), who later issued a statement saying that eight were on board.

According to the Associated Press, the Japan Coast Guard confirmed to CNN that they received information about the crash around 2:47 p.m. local time after they received an emergency call from a fishing boat near Yakushima Island, which is around 130 miles south of Japan’s Kyushu Island.

The coast guard said in a statement that a member of the public called 118, Japan’s version of 911, at 2:47 p.m., and it immediately deployed patrol vessels and aircraft to the scene. At 4 p.m. (2 a.m. ET) a rescue team including boats from the coast guard and a local rescue center found “wreckage-like debris” and an overturned life raft, with no people in the raft. The coast guard confirmed that one man was recovered from the sea “unconscious and was not breathing” 1.8 miles from Anbo Port, which is near the accident site on the eastern side of Yakushima, by a boat from the Yakushima Town Rescue Center. They were given CPR and taken to Anbo Port, before later being pronounced dead at a local area hospital.

The U.S. Air Force said that the aircraft was involved a “mishap while performing a routine training mission off the shore of Yakushima Island.” Hiroyuki Miyazawa, Japan’s vice defense minister, told local reporters “in light of this incident, the minister of defense has asked the relevant departments to cooperate with the Japan Coast Guard to confirm whether or not there are any victims and to do their utmost to rescue them … adding … ‘the U.S. side explained to us that the pilot did his best until the very end, so we’re using the term ‘emergency water landing.’”

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Explosion at Ohio auto shop leaves 3 people dead, 1 hospitalized

Authorities confirm that three people are dead and one person hospitalized after an explosion at an auto repair shop in Hillsboro, Ohio. Hillsboro is about 50 miles east of Cincinnati; the Visitors Bureau of Highland County posted a message on social media asking for “continued prayers for our community.”

Local CBS affiliate WKRC reported that the explosion occurred at Jimbo’s Auto Repair at around 4 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The blast was felt at several nearby sites including the Paint Creek Joint EMS & Fire District, whose crews quickly responded to the scene.  Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District Chief David Manning shared that the hospitalized victim remains in stable condition. The names of the victims and further information about them have not been released.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office said that the cause of the explosion remains under investigation Wednesday.  Officials for the U.S. Department of Labor said that the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also at the site as of Wednesday.

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Mark Cuban selling majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks; will retain control of team

Officials confirmed on Wednesday that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban agreed to sell a majority of his NBA club to the family of Dr. Miriam Adelson, widow of the late GOP donor and majority shareholder in Las Vegas Sands, Sheldon Adelson. Patrick Dumont, Miriam Adelson’s son-in-law, now serves as the president and chief operating officer of the family’s Las Vegas Sands company, one of the world’s most well known hotel and gaming companies. Miriam Adelson has a fortune estimated at $33 billion by Bloomberg.

According a statement released by the NBA on behalf of the prospective new owners: “The Adelson and Dumont families have entered into binding purchase agreements to acquire majority ownership and the right to serve as Governor of the Dallas Mavericks.”  The Adelson and Dumont families said in the statement: “The Dallas Mavericks are one of the world’s most successful and recognizable sports franchises. The team has won an NBA championship, has a long history of attracting international superstars and has been supported by a dedicated and passionate fanbase and leadership group led by Mark Cuban…We look forward to partnering with Mark Cuban to build on the team’s success and legacy in Dallas and beyond.”

The statement indicates Cuban will maintain a significant role with the NBA franchise, and will keep partial ownership of the Mavericks franchise, remaining in control of basketball operations. The prospective new owners would be in control of the NBA’s seventh most valuable franchise, which is worth about $4.5 billion.

Miriam Adelson’s husband, Sheldon Adelson died in 2021 at 87.  Meanwhile, Cuban recently revealed that he would be leaving the ABC TV series “Shark Tank” after the show’s next season.

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Jets QB Aaron Rodgers returning to practice 11 weeks after tearing Achilles tendon

The New York Jets announced they have opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ comeback from a torn Achilles tendon, exactly 11 weeks after he had surgery. Rodgers turns 40-years-old on Saturday.

Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11 and had surgery two days later. The operation included a “speed bridge” procedure, which helps expedite the healing process. Jets Coach Robert Saleh said that Rodgers will be limited at practice and is not cleared for contact, and emphasized that it’s not a sign that Rodgers will play again this season – just the next part of the four-time NFL MVP’s rehabilitation process. Said Saleh: “For Aaron, what he will be doing in practice is no different than what he’d be doing on the field, with regards to certain drills and individual (drills). Instead of throwing with staff members, he’s throwing with teammates.”

The Jets will later make a decision whether to activate Rodgers, or if he’ll spend the rest of this season on injured reserve, at the end of the 21-day period. Sais Saleh: “We’re not there yet. A lot of guys coming off (injured reserve) are usually not ready to play football. There’s usually still a little bit of a health concern there. So you use these 21-day windows to see where they’re at. We’re so far away from that. But the mindset for this is more of a progression in his rehab. He’s been cleared for functional football activity. He’s not cleared to fully play football.”

Saleh said at a press conference:  “He’s sacrificed so much already for the organization…it’s a testament to who he is as a human … I think it’s sooner than anybody (anticipated), I think it’s a credit to him. I know we’re getting caught up in trying to create a narrative around him, but the true narrative is he’s old-school in the sense he is driven. Is there motivation to be the first to ever do it? Sure, but that’s OK. That’s his ‘why’ — that’s why he’s (doing it). It’s a mentality that I think young guys should be able to grab. He loves this organization, he wants to be with his teammates, he wants to be here.”

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Jason Aldean reveals new 2024 Highway Desperado tour dates

Jason Aldean has added dozens of new stops on his headlining “Highway Desperado Tour” in 2024, following more than 40 already sold-out shows this year. Aldean posted on his socials: “HIGHWAY DESPERADO TOUR 2024 – LET’S GO! 💥 Tickets on sale THIS Friday, Dec 1 at 10am local venue time. Aldean Army fan club members, u guys are up first for tickets! 🔗 in bio.”  Special guests Hailey Whitters and Lauren Alaina will join Aldean on select dates, as well as Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver across all dates on the Highway Desperado Tour. 

The “Highway Desperado Tour,” takes its name from Aldean’s  11th full-length studio album that made its debut earlier this month. The tour will kick-off in May at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, and is set to make stops in New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Utah, Nevada and other destinations before coming to a close in Aldean’s hometown, at Macon Amphitheater in Macon, Georgia.

Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday (December 1) at 10 a.m. local venue time. For ticket information, head here.

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Brothers Osborne announce their 2024 “Might As Well Be Us Tour”

Brothers Osborne have announced their 35-date “Might As Well Be Us Tour” with dates throughout 2024. The Osbornes posted on their socials: “Somebody’s gotta go on tour… it might as well be US! New dates just announced, and we’re bringing along some awesome special guests. Family members get first access to tickets starting tomorrow at 10am, general onsale Friday! Let’s do it. @thejacksondean @thecadillac3 @stephen.wilson.jr @cayleehammack @makingmadeline @zach_top”

The “Might As Well Be Us Tour” will serve as support for “Brothers Osborne,” the band’s self-titled fourth studio album, out now. The duo will hit Atlanta, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Chicago and Boston with support from Stephen Wilson Jr., The Cadillac Three, Zach Top, Jackson Dean, Madeline Edwards and Caylee Hammack.

Members of the band’s The Family Fan Club can unlock exclusive pre-sale access to shows by logging into Brothers Osborne official website. Brothers Osborne fan-club presale tickets go on sale beginning Wednesday, November 29; general onsale begins on Friday, December 1 at 10:00 AM local time, head to Ticketmaster for more information.

Brothers Osborne Announce 2024 ‘Might As Well Be Us’ Tour Featuring Zach Top, Stephen Wilson Jr. & More

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Taylor Swift releases rare song after being named 2023 Spotify’s Global Top Artist

Spotify has released its annual Spotify Wrapped list, and announced that Taylor Swift is Spotify’s Global Top Artist of the Year. Fans have streamed Swift’s songs more than 26.1 billion global times since January 1st, knocking three-year champion Bad Bunny to the runner-up position.

Swift’s streams include two record-breaking re-recordings of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) which were both released this year during ‘The Eras Tour.’  The Weekend, Drake, Peso Pluma, Feid, Travis Scott, Sza, Karol G and Lana Del Rey all round out to the Top 10 Artists Globally.

In celebration of the honor, Swift released “You’re Losing Me (From The Vault),” which was featured on a deluxe edition of her Midnights album, but never released to streaming services. Swift posted on X:  “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me. We’ve seriously had THE MOST fun this year out there on tour and now this. Are you serious. So I was trying to think of a way to thank you, and a lot of you have been asking me to put “You’re Losing Me (From The Vault)” on streaming… so here you go! You can finally listen EVERYWHERE now.”

“You’re Losing Me (From The Vault)” is now available at all DSPs for the first time; to stream, head here.

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Taylor Swift releases rare song after being named 2023 Spotify’s Global Top Artist

Spotify has released its annual Spotify Wrapped list, and announced that Taylor Swift is Spotify’s Global Top Artist of the Year. Fans have streamed Swift’s songs more than 26.1 billion global times since January 1st, knocking three-year champion Bad Bunny to the runner-up position.

Swift’s streams include two record-breaking re-recordings of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) which were both released this year during ‘The Eras Tour.’  The Weekend, Drake, Peso Pluma, Feid, Travis Scott, Sza, Karol G and Lana Del Rey all round out to the Top 10 Artists Globally.

In celebration of the honor, Swift released “You’re Losing Me (From The Vault),” which was featured on a deluxe edition of her Midnights album, but never released to streaming services. Swift posted on X:  “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me. We’ve seriously had THE MOST fun this year out there on tour and now this. Are you serious. So I was trying to think of a way to thank you, and a lot of you have been asking me to put “You’re Losing Me (From The Vault)” on streaming… so here you go! You can finally listen EVERYWHERE now.”

“You’re Losing Me (From The Vault)” is now available at all DSPs for the first time; to stream, head here.

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Jack Harlow earns third No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with “Lovin’ On Me”

Jack Harlow’s latest single, “Lovin On Me,” has hit the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, marking his third time hitting No. 1 — following “First Class” and “Industry Baby” featuring Lil Nas X. Harlow posted about the achievement on his socials, writing: “Warming up. More coming.”

The Kentucky rapper’s last full-length project was Jackman, a 10-track offering that Harlow dropped in April with no features or singles. Prior to that Harlow released 2022’s Come Home The Kids Miss You, which featured appearances from Drake, Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, and Pharrell Williams.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs temporarily steps aside as chairman of Revolt TV network

Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of Revolt, the TV network he co-founded in 2013, following news of lawsuits against him alleging sexual abuse.

The company said in a statement published by Revolt on Instagram that it will continue with its mission of creating “meaningful content for the culture. Our focus has always been one that reflects our commitment to the collective journey of REVOLT — one that is not driven by any individual, but by the shared efforts and values of our entire team on behalf of advancing, elevating and championing our culture — and that continues.” It’s not clear when Combs plans on returning as chairman.

The latest news comes days after three women came forward to accuse Combs of sexual abuse. The lawsuits were filed the week of the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act — a New York law permitting victims of sexual abuse a year-long window to file civil action despite the statute of limitations.

One of the lawsuits filed against Combs was a federal suit arguing that the record producer raped, sex trafficked and abused his former girlfriend, singer Cassie (real name is Casandra Ventura). Ventura filed the $30 million lawsuit alleging a history of coercion and abuse that went on for more than a decade; however, just one day after the lawsuit was filed, the two parties settled the case out of court.

Through her attorney, Cassie issued a statement saying that Combs and Ventura were both satisfied with the deal they had struck: “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control. I want to thank my family, fans and lawyers for their unwavering support.” Ben Brafman, Combs’ lawyer, also issued a statement emphasizing his client’s innocence:  “Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs’ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.”

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