Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks Out Against Brazilian President’s Attacks

Leonardo DiCaprio is speaking out against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s baseless allegation that the actor is fueling fires in the Amazon by bankrolling nonprofits he claims are to blame for the destruction.

DiCaprio said Saturday in a statement shared on Instagram, “The future of these irreplaceable ecosystems is at stake and I am proud to stand with the groups protecting them. While worthy of support, we do not fund the organizations targeted.” Continuing, he added that he is “committed to supporting the Brazilian indigenous communities, local governments, scientists, educators and general public who are working tirelessly to secure the Amazon for the future of all Brazilians.”

Last week, Bolsonaro told supporters in Brasilia that DiCaprio was “giving money to set the Amazon on fire,” without offering evidence of his claims. The president raised similar accusations during a Facebook Live broadcast in which he claimed DiCaprio is “collaborating with the burning of the Amazon” and waging a “campaign against Brazil.”

Leonardo DiCaprio Responds After Brazilian President Blames the Actor for Amazon Forest Fires

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Jacksonville Jaguars Name Gardner Minshew Starting QB For Remainder Of Season

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone announced Monday that rookie Gardner Minshew would be the team’s starting quarterback for the last month of the season, putting quarterback Nick Foles on the bench just after his return from a broken collarbone.

Minshew replaced Foles to start the second half of Sunday’s 28-11 loss to Tampa Bay. Foles turned the ball over on the team’s first three drives (an interception and two fumbles) and then lead the offense to three consecutive three-and-outs. Foles completed 7 of 14 passes for 93 yards, and the Jaguars failed to score. Minshew threw for 147 yards and a touchdown in the second half. 

Marrone said he told the quarterbacks on Monday that Minshew would be the starter the rest of the season, and that Foles handled the news well. The Jaguars will next host the Los Angeles Chargers (4-8), who have lost three consecutive games. The Jags finish out the regular season at Oakland, at Atlanta and home against Indianapolis.

Gardner Minshew named starting Jaguars quarterback

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At Least 11 Injured In Shooting Near French Quarter In New Orleans

Eleven people were wounded in a shooting rampage early Sunday, near the famed French Quarter of New Orleans, at approximately 3 a.m. Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said two of the injured were hospitalized in critical condition, with no officers among the wounded. 

The shooting took place just off of Bourbon Street. Ferguson said a heavy police presence had been in the area because the annual Bayou Classic football game between Grambling State University and Southern University had been played Saturday, which historically draws a huge crowd to the city. Police were interviewing witnesses and looking for surveillance and other video that might shed light on the case, and Ferguson said one person was detained near the scene but said he did not yet know if the person had any role in the shooting. As of press time, no arrests had been made. 

At least 11 injured in shooting near French Quarter, New Orleans police say

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Nine Killed, Including Two Children, In South Dakota Plane Crash

A plane crash near Chamberlain, South Dakota over the weekend left nine people dead, two of whom were children, according to officials. Brule County State’s Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow said in a statement that the plane departed from Chamberlain for Idaho when it crashed in rural Brule County. Of the 12 passengers onboard, nine were killed, including two minor children and the pilot. The three survivors were transported to Sioux Falls for treatment. The victims ranged in ages from 7 to 81, with three survivors were men, ages 17, 27 and 28. A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board said they are investigating the crash of the Pilatus PC-12, but stormy weather is preventing officials from inspecting the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transport and Safety Authority Act have also been notified and will investigate the crash, and a preliminary investigation report is expected to be released within two weeks.

9 dead in South Dakota plane crash

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Green Bay Packers Dominate NY Giants With 31-13 Win

Green Bay’s QB Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and Daniel Jones threw three interceptions in a 31-13 win against the NY Giants on Sunday. That moves the Packers to 9-3 with a visit from Washington scheduled for next Sunday, Week 14.

In snowy conditions for much of the first half of Sunday’s game, the Packers scored the first three times they had the ball to build a 17-10 halftime lead. The Giants were able to cut the lead to four points in the third quarter, but the game got away from them in the final 15 minutes.

Rodgers was 21-of-33 for 243 yards against a Giants defense that failed frequently.  The Giants head to Philadelphia next Monday night, hoping to avoid a ninth straight loss.

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Lewis Hamilton Is Not Ruling Out Switch To Ferrari After Meeting Chariman

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton did not deny meeting Ferrari chairman John Elkann when asked on Sunday about speculation linking the Mercedes driver with a move to the Italian team in 2021. The 34-year-old Hamilton will be out of contract at the end of next season.

The next deal will probably be Hamilton’s last in Formula One and he has said he is considering options outside of Mercedes. Hamilton said in response to a question about Italian media reports that he had twice met Elkann, “What happens behind closed doors is always private with whoever it is you end up sitting with. For many, many years I’ve never, ever sat down and considered other options because we’ve been just driving straight ahead into the path that we’ve been on…”

Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013, replacing seven times title-holder Michael Schumacher. He now has six titles and 84 wins, seven shy of Schumacher’s all-time record of 91, and has averaged 10 a year since 2014.

Hamilton won’t rule out future move to Ferrari

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Kanye West’s New Video For ‘Closed On Sunday’ Features The Entire Family

Kanye West debuted the music video for “Closed on Sunday.” The song is a single from his “Jesus Is King” album

In the video West is seen resting in a rock formation with his wife, Kim Kardashian West and their four children. Soon armored vehicles are shown arriving carrying his mother-in-law, Kris Jenner, and members of his Sunday Service choir. A shot of the entire group present includes his sister-in-law Kourtney Kardashian and her children as well as West’s father.

The song centers on family and faith, and was directed by Jake Schreier in Wyoming where West recently purchased a ranch. You can view the video for “Closed on Sunday” at the link here.

Kim Kardashian and All of Her Kids Star in Kanye West’s “Closed on Sunday” Music Video

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Beyoncé Drops A New Holiday Themed Merchandise Collection

The holidays just around the corner and superstar Beyoncé has just dropped a festive merch collection.

The 12-piece merch capsule is comprised of a selection of winter-ready apparel, an “I’m Sleep” face mask, tree ornaments, and, of course, Christmas accessories such as wrapping paper featuring Queen Bey herself. Standout items include the T-shirt with a graphic print of Beyoncé dressed in a Santa outfit along with the slogan “Your favorite wrapper,” and the woven blanket that reads “Gon’ Be Litty.” 

You can shop Beyoncé’s festive merch on her website now where prices start at $15 USD.

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7 Dead After Plane Crashes Near Canadian City

Police in the Canadian city of Kingston say seven people died after a small plane crashed in the area. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent a team of four investigators to the scene of the crash, where they’re examining and documenting the wreckage.

They’ve said the plane left Markham, Ontario, and was destined for the Kingston airport, but went down just a few miles from its destination. Kingston Police Const. Ash Gutheinz said Thursday there’s “no indication” there were any survivors from the crash. All seven victims were identified as being members of the same family and the pilot, Otabek Oblokulov of Missouri City is being remembered as a pillar of the Uzbek community in Houston.

Missouri City family among those killed in plane crash in Canada, CBC News reports

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Chicago Bears Defeat Detroit Lions 24-20 In Thanksgiving Day Game

Mitchell Trubisky passed for 338 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead with 2 minutes left, bringing the Chicago Bears a 24-20 Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions.

Lions rookie QB David Blough, who started in place of injured backup Jeff Driskel (starter Matthew Stafford was also out injured,) performed well in his NFL debut vs. the Bears, but it just wasn’t enough. Blough finished with 22-for-38 passing for 280 yards, two touchdowns and a game-ending interception as Detroit fell to 3-8-1.

Trubisky’s 3rd TD pass lifts Bears to 24-20 win over Lions

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