Gilbert Arenas, former NBA star, humorously teases his son Alijah, a 5-star basketball prospect for the class of 2026, during an episode of the Gil's Arena podcast. Alijah, who is gaining attention for his basketball skills, is considering multiple top colleges including Arizona and Fresno State for his collegiate career.
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Jhulasan villagers celebrated Sunita Williams' safe return from space with prayers after her nine-month mission. The Dragon spacecraft successfully returned Williams and three crew members, sparking jubilation. NASA and SpaceX are assisting the astronauts' readjustment to Earth's gravity with medical evaluations scheduled in Houston.
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A 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher and a fellow student before taking her own life. Six others were injured. Police responded swiftly, and the community is reeling from the tragedy just days before Christmas break. This marks the 322nd school shooting in the US this year.
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