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NYC judge demands maximum sentence for aspiring rapper accused of cat sacrifice in online satanic ritual
A New York City judge promised an aspiring rapper accused of sacrificing a house cat as part of a satanic ritual that she won't approve a plea deal unless it meets certain criteria.
Bronx Judge Linda Poust Lopez on Tuesday told David Mosley, 26, who goes by the alias Church of Ububal, that she will sign off on a deal only if he agrees to the maximum prison sentence on animal cruelty charges, the New York Post reported.
"I will not approve a plea deal on the animal cruelty charge unless it is the maximum sentence on that charge," Lopez told Mosley. "I want you to follow up on your mental health appointments."
Mosley, who was heckled by animal rights activists outside the courthouse, allegedly sacrificed the cat as part of an online stunt on Oct. 16, and vowed another "live sacrifice" on Halloween night.
"Be there or be square," he allegedly said online. "Like I said at my first show and no one came. But you will be at this one. Grab popcorn."
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Local veterinarians and animal-rights groups shared Mosley’s online posts in an effort to prevent him from adopting other animals, the Daily News reported.
Authorities later busted Mosely on suspicion of criminal mischief, aggravated cruelty to animals and disposal of dead animals.
The animal cruelty charge carries a two-year prison sentence. While arriving in court, police had to protect Mosley as he was confronted by angry activists outside, the Post report states.
"I think that’s better than no sentence at all, but it deserves the two-years-plus if he has a psychiatric history," activist John Cortez, 56, told The Post.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.
Glen Powell escapes to his Texas hometown over Hollywood's 'app' you can't ever sign off from
Glen Powell didn't want the glitz and glam that comes with living in Hollywood.
During a recent interview with Vanity Fair for its 2026 Hollywood Issue, the 37-year-old "Twisters" actor spoke about why he chose to leave Los Angeles and move back to his hometown of Austin, Texas, despite his success.
"I needed a spiritual place where I could hang my hat and truly be unplugged," he said. "If you live in LA … where everyone is sort of a part of this thing, you can’t ever sign off of that app."
It seems Powell moved from one acting hot spot to another, telling the outlet "there's so much being shot around Texas now. It's about to get even more competitive."
After moving to the Lone Star State, Powell enrolled in classes at the University of Texas at Austin.
"I literally just paid my tuition two days ago for next semester," he said, adding he is under no illusion this career will last forever.
"Anyone who believes that they’re going to be top dog forever has not studied how Hollywood works," he said. "So, the best that you can do is really work as hard as you possibly can. Make things that you believe in, treat people well and hope that you leave the world with some classic things that they can continue watching for years to come."
He previously opened up about his decision to move back to his hometown during a June 2024 interview with USA Today.
At the time, he told the outlet it was always his "goal" to move back home after gaining "enough traction in LA. My parents just turned 70, and you want to enjoy every moment you have near your family."
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"It's really fun to be around people that love movies and love the business. However, sometimes that echo chamber can be not so great for you on the mental health level," he said. "When all you do is consume movies and entertainment, you could become a little self-aware and maybe derivative of yourself. Your personal life, there's no sort of freedom there. There's storytelling around that, and I feel like that's just not good for you on the long term."
Powell spoke with Vanity Fair in November 2024 about his bumpy start in Hollywood as a "struggling actor," saying "there’s no harder place to live than being in Hollywood."
He made his film debut in 2003's "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over" and later appeared in the 2007 film "The Great Debaters," starring Denzel Washington. After impressing Washington while on set, the veteran actor introduced him to his agent, Ed Limato, who convinced him to move to Los Angeles.
"Even at the darkest moments in that town, when I really didn’t have anything happening, you sort of have to lie to yourself, at least a little bit, and act like this is that chapter of the story where things just aren’t going right," Powell said.
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Looking back, the "Anyone But You" star said he was thankful for that time of his life, saying it gave him "a chance to understand a lot about writing" and to "occupy different types of jobs" that taught him the ins and outs of financing and producing a project.
After getting his big break in the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick," Powell co-wrote and starred in the 2023 movie, "Hit Man," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for lead actor.
He is currently starring in "The Running Man" alongside Coleman Domingo and Josh Brolin.
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ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of brutal tire iron attack, sexual assault of Texas woman
EXCLUSIVE — An illegal immigrant wanted since 2023 for allegedly beating a woman with a tire iron before sexually assaulting her was arrested last week by federal authorities in Texas.
Cesar Orlando Castro Serrano of El Salvador was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Nov. 10 in the Houston suburb of Katy, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital.
"This barbaric criminal beat a 22-year-old Houston woman in the head with a tire iron and sexually assaulted her before leaving her to die in a wooded area behind an apartment complex in critical condition. This heinous predator should have never been in our country," said Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
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Castro Serrano had been wanted since 2023, when he was charged with aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated kidnapping.
The gruesome incident allegedly took place in February 2023.
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"After two years on the run, ICE law enforcement officers arrested this criminal illegal alien and turned him over to local authorities to face justice for his crimes," said McLaughlin. "President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow criminal illegal aliens to continue to victimize American citizens. If you come to our country illegally and victimize Americans, we will find you and arrest you. That’s a promise."
Castro Serrano entered the United States illegally in 2015 under the Obama administration. An immigration judge ordered him deported the following year.
Castro Serrano was handed over to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to face the charges against him. ICE has filed a detainer against him to be notified before he is released so he can be put in federal custody.
Trump's praise for McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sparks nostalgia — and a saucy debate
President Donald Trump has put one of McDonald's most iconic sandwiches back in the spotlight.
His recent remarks at the company's 2025 Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., have reignited conversation about the decades-old Filet-O-Fish, which began as a Lenten experiment in the 1960s.
The president, a longtime McDonald's fan, praised the fish sandwich during his speech Monday and offered a small suggestion for improvement — but his fondness for the fast-food chain is nothing new. He's spoken about it since his 2016 campaign.
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In 2024, a photo of Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eating McDonald's aboard Trump's private plane went viral. The president's order included a Filet-O-Fish, according to reports.
But the menu item itself dates back to when the president was still in high school.
The idea for the Filet-O-Fish was conceived in 1962, when Cincinnati franchisee Lou Groen noticed a drop in Friday sales in his predominantly Catholic neighborhood.
He proposed a breaded fish sandwich for customers who abstained from eating meat on Fridays in observance of Lent, according to a 2016 statement from McDonald's.
Ray Kroc, the McDonald's founder, was skeptical of the idea and proposed an alternative, the Hula Burger, which was a slice of grilled pineapple and cheese on a bun. He and Groen agreed to test both sandwiches one Friday; whichever sandwich sold the most would be added to the menu permanently.
Kroc was so confident his Hula Burger would beat the Filet-O-Fish in sales that he made a side bet with an employee that whoever lost would buy the other a new suit.
The fish sandwich beat out its fruity competitor in sales by a whopping 350 to 6.
"Fred got a new suit and McDonald's got the Filet-O-Fish," McDonald's company historian Mike Bullington said in the release.
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In 1965, the Filet-O-Fish, which has a more complicated cooking process than other menu items, was added permanently for 29 cents, making it the first non-hamburger sandwich offering.
When Groen died in 2011, his son recalled, "Barely doing $300 in daily sales back in 1962, my father needed that fish sandwich to survive and compete against other restaurants."
He added, "I can't believe how the creation of the Filet-O-Fish has made such an impact on McDonald's and the U.S. fishing industry … My father would be amazed at how his hard work made such a positive difference."
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The Filet-O-Fish made McDonald's a major buyer of whitefish in the U.S. and helped drive long-term demand for sustainably sourced pollock nationally, according to the company.
It's also popular internationally — from Russia to Japan to India — and features regional twists such as wasabi versions in Asia and Old Bay tartar sauce at some U.S. restaurants, according to McDonald's.
Yet fans, including Trump, still have some suggestions on how to make the meatless option even better.
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"You could do a little bit more tartar sauce, though, please," Trump also said during his recent remarks, adding that he hates having to ask for more sauce. "Seriously."
Responding to a "LiveNOW from FOX" Facebook post about his speech, many people said the sandwich was their go-to, but also agreed with his critique.
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"Agree!" one woman exclaimed. "I have to ask for extra tartar sauce."
"PREACH," one man commented. "The F-O-F is magnificent, but sometimes they do not give you the full squeeze of tartar sauce, so it's a little dry. I always ask for extra as a result."
Meanwhile, many have wondered why the sandwich — made with a breaded fish fillet, tartar sauce and a steamed bun — comes with only half a slice of American cheese.
Some have speculated it's a cost-saving move, but McDonald's has said it dates back to Groen's original 1962 recipe.
"The Filet-O-Fish has always come with a half slice of cheese," the company said in a 2022 X post. "This is to save on the flavor of the sandwich."
The company noted that customers can request a full slice of cheese when ordering.
Other fans have their own creative hacks for the sandwich, which have gone viral over the years.
In a Reddit thread, someone suggested requesting additional fish patties to make the sandwich a double, or even a triple, to get a "much better fish-to-bread ratio."
On TikTok, Illinois-based chef Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's corporate chef, suggested swapping tartar sauce for Big Mac sauce.
"It's actually much better with Big Mac sauce, so do that next time," he said in a 2023 post.
Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for comment.
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's father says he will keep 'arm's length' from son's upcoming administration
Zohran Mamdani’s father, Mahmood, will keep a distance from his son’s incoming administration, according to a new interview with the Ugandan-born academic released Tuesday.
The 79-year-old professor spoke to The Guardian U.S. in the wake of his Democratic socialist son’s decisive mayoral election victory in New York City, where he is set to be sworn in as the new mayor Jan. 1.
"As to how I will relate to Zohran’s administration, I think initially, at least, both Mira and I will have the relationship we did during the campaign, which is to stay at arm’s length, but always be available," the elder Mamdani told the outlet.
"Always be available for discussion, for sharing our point of view, but not mistaking ourselves for being him," he added.
Mahmood Mamdani, who is a professor of government and anthropology at Columbia University and director of the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) in Uganda, has also been promoting his new book, "Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State."
The work is described as a re-examination of Idi Amin’s Ugandan dictatorship.
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Speaking during The Guardian interview about political power, Mahmood Mamdani also said, "I don’t believe one should just stay away from power, but I don’t think we should embrace it.
"Power is a fatal thing for intellectuals. It corrupts intellectuals. I’ve seen many, many, many a friend get corrupted in the process."
Born in India and raised in Uganda, Mahmood Mamdani was expelled in 1972 under Idi Amin’s decree targeting citizens of South Asian descent.
He later became a U.S.-based academic and went on to teach at several leading universities.
Married to filmmaker Mira Nair since 1991, the two met while she was shooting "Mississippi Masala" in Uganda.
Zohran was born in 1991, and went on to become a community organizer and New York State assemblymember representing Astoria, Queens.
In the weeks leading up to Zohran's New York City mayoral campaign, controversy surrounding Mahmood Mamdani surfaced after a video of him discussing America’s influence on global settler colonialism went viral.
The clip, viewed more than 10 million times, featured him asserting in a 2022 panel discussion that the U.S. served as a model for subsequent settler-colonial projects, including those of Nazi Germany, Fox News Digital reported in July.
Also, Mahmood Mamdani’s 2004 book, "Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terror" that was reportedly dedicated to "Zohran and his mates" included a line arguing that suicide bombing "needs to be understood as a feature of modern political violence rather than stigmatized as a mark of barbarism."
Fox News Digital has reached out to Zohran Mamdani's campaign for comment.
Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.
Chiefs owner's daughter applauds idea for alternate Super Bowl halftime show, talks religious revival in US
Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, applauded Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA for attempting to create their own halftime show to go against Bad Bunny.
The Grammy Award-winning artist was announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show performer earlier this year, sparking outrage among some because of his criticism of U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Hunt appeared on Fox News Channel’s "The Will Cain Show" and said Kirk has done a great job leading young female Americans, and she was "most definitely" looking forward to Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime show.
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"I really respect Erika for all that she’s done, especially with creating a halftime show for America. You know, children are young, they’re impressionable. Young women, young men and everyone, they just need someone to look up to," Hunt said.
"As someone who doesn’t yet have young children of my own, I can’t imagine how difficult that is to navigate. But I think she’s done an incredible job leading Turning Point, leading young women and really leading an alternative for young Americans. Football’s becoming the world sport, but, at its heart, it’s America’s sport built around family.
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"When my grandfather named the Super Bowl, he intended it to be something children and families of all ages could come together and watch and really believed that the game should come first, that football is the attraction and that it didn’t need to compromise its character or rely on cheap appeal to draw an audience, especially when that approach can alienate so much of the fan base.
"The NFL honors women, the military, this country, celebrates communities. So, I think that whoever they select going forward for the halftime show needs to reflect those values more closely. So, I respect Erika."
Hunt said she would love to see Jason Aldean or even Taylor Swift take the stage for a halftime show performance in the future.
The NFL has supported its decision to have Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Additionally, Hunt said she was "excited" about the religious revival in the U.S. among women.
"I think our generation gets a bad rap, but I am so excited by this movement I’ve seen within this younger generation," she said. "They are hungry for a deeper ‘why.’ They are hungry for Jesus. November is global Bible month, and Bible sales are up.
"And I’m just seeing this massive resurgence in young women, in young men, across college campuses getting baptized, sharing the Gospel and wanting to leave this world a better place."
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AOC ripped by women's sports activists in response to 'Transgender Awareness Week' post
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was criticized on social media for a post celebrating "Transgender Awareness Week."
Many of the criticisms were leveled by activists fighting for the protection of women's sports from biological male transgender athletes.
Figures to speak out are former U.S. gymnast and XX-XY Athletics co-founder Jennifer Sey, and former UPenn women's swimmer and conservative influencer Paula Scanlan.
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Ocasio-Cortez was the subject of immense criticism for advocating in favor of trans athletes in women's and girls' sports in 2024 and early 2025. The congresswoman then sparked a viral feud with conservative activist Riley Gaines at the end of October.
In a series of X posts, Ocasio-Cortez mocked Gaines, who had just given birth to her first child, with comments including, "I would like to challenge this person to get a real job," and "Maybe if you channeled all this anger into swimming faster you wouldn’t have come in fifth."
In January, Ocasio-Cortez was mocked for a hysterical rant on the floor of the House of Representatives over the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. In a viral two-minute tirade, she included both false and unsubstantiated claims. Her speech ended with an unexplained claim that "CEOs love this bill" as it related to the California Wildfires.
Ocasio-Cortez opened her argument by referencing Republicans' history in voting against the "Violence Against Women Act" and an apparent false claim in reference to their stance on abortion rights.
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Ocasio-Cortez was also one of many Democrats to push unsubstantiated claims that the bill would subject young girls to sexual predators.
"And why? To open up gender, and yes, genital examinations into little girls of this country, in the so-called name of attacking trans girls!" Ocasio-Cortez continued.
Nowhere in the bill did it state that girls or women would be subject to genital examination in order to participate in sports. However, Ocasio-Cortez, along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats opposing it, have cited that possibility as their top argument in opposing the act.
The argument resulted in backlash by voters in both parties, including prominent Rutgers law professor Gary Francione who has been a lifelong Democrat dating back to the 1970s. Francione previously told Fox News Digital that he unregistered from the party in response to Ocasio-Cortez, and suggested other Democrats would follow.
"I can say confidently of the people I know who are Democrats who I've spoken to, the vast majority of them are very unhappy about all of this stuff and feel that the party has lost its way," Francione said. "I know a couple who said they are going to [unregister]."
Earlier in January, a New York Times/Ipsos survey found the vast majority of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, don't think transgender athletes should be permitted to compete in women's sports.
Of the 2,128 people who participated, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women's sports. Of the 1,025 people who identified as Democrats or leaning Democrat, 67% said transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete with women.
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Chiefs' Super Bowl champion lineman refuses to hit panic button despite team's uphill climb to playoffs
When the final whistle blew in Denver on Sunday afternoon, the Broncos were celebrating their ninth win of the season.
Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs fell to 5-5. It's a record no one thought the reigning AFC champions would have through 11 weeks of the 2025 regular season.
But that's where these Chiefs find themselves, as they have seven games remaining on the schedule. The words "panic level" are starting to creep up on morning talk shows on television and radio, and it's fair to have the discussion.
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However, Chiefs veteran center Creed Humphrey says his team won't be listening to those, or even fathoming the thought of panicking. The Chiefs may not be leading the AFC West or even in playoff position heading into Week 12, but Humphrey is confident in his group.
"I mean, for us, we have all the pieces. It’s just about executing," he told Fox News Digital, while discussing his partnership with Dairy Queen. "We need to execute better, and that’s all we know right now.
"If we do that, we’re going to like the results. So, for us, it’s about making sure we’re coming in every day, taking it one meeting at a time, one practice at a time, and just focusing on the details."
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The Chiefs were quite hard on themselves following their loss to their division rival on the road. Patrick Mahomes kept using "I" when talking about what went wrong in the game, which is something he almost never does. But that's the type of accountability mixed with the frustration that Chiefs leaders like Mahomes have in moments like these.
While Kansas City has had a great deal of success in recent seasons, Humphrey knows adversity comes with what it takes to win those Super Bowl titles. So, a little self-reflection and criticism isn't a sign of the ship sailing away from that goal this season.
Humphrey thinks it's the exact opposite.
"You got to be your hardest critic. You have to look yourself in the mirror and see what’s going on. Everybody’s doing that right now, so for us, you’re not gonna put the blame on other people," he explained. "It’s, ‘What can I do better in the moment? What can I do better throughout the game to help this team win?’ I think everybody’s feeling that right now, and it’s good that no one’s pointing fingers or anything."
As Humphrey pointed out, "We've lost some close games," and it isn't just some. All of the Chiefs' five losses this season have been by seven points or fewer. And of those five, three have been by a field goal.
But the margin of error is slim every week in this league, and Humphrey knows all too well that one mistake in those critical moments can be the difference between a win and a loss.
It's understood throughout a building that understands what it takes to win titles. So, Humphrey sees no panic in these Chiefs. In fact, he knows that players must continue to be themselves.
"I think it’s important not to lose our personalities," he said. "If everybody starts being uptight, all that stuff, things aren’t going to go as well. Like you said, it’s a game we’ve all been playing since we were five, six years old. It’s about executing it and doing it with swagger.
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"Just like last year, we got a lot of resilient players. A lot of guys who can do what's right in the right moments."
Humphrey's words will be put to the test this week when they host an Indianapolis Colts team that has shocked the NFL with an 8-2 record as they come off their bye week. The pressure is certainly on for Kansas City in such a tight AFC playoff push in the later weeks of the regular season, but it's not like they haven't been in this position before.
"We’re right there, it’s close, we can feel it," Humphrey said. "… It’s taking it one day at a time, one meeting at a time, one practice rep at a time, one walk-through rep at a time. All those things. It’s about living in the present — not living in the past, not looking into the future. Just looking at what’s in front of you and what your goal is for this week and that day."
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As Humphrey looks to tackle the rest of the regular season and hope to make the playoffs with his Chiefs, he’s loving what Dairy Queen has going on this week.
The Touchdown Celly Deal, running now through Nov. 23, gives customers $3 off Dairy Queen’s signature Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Baskets — a big favorite of Humphrey’s.
"The sweet chili Sauced & Tossed Chicken Basket> Great flavor on them, great crunch. The sides are amazing, too, and you always got to get a Blizzard, too, when you’re there. I always get the cookie dough Blizzard."
While Humphrey always likes a good deal, he's hoping to pull out his own touchdown celebrations in the coming weeks, as the Chiefs grind for another shot at the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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UN ambassador explains how 'unlikely' team-up with Nicki Minaj came together for global religious freedom push
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz is opening up about his unlikely partnership with rapper Nicki Minaj and how the two ended up aligned in calling attention to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Minaj appeared Tuesday alongside Waltz at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations for a discussion on religious freedom around the globe, particularly in Nigeria.
"It was her responding to President Trump, but, you know — what an unlikely duo, but what an amazing duo," Waltz said Tuesday on "The Faulkner Focus."
"She’s one of the most followed people in the world, and, of course, he’s the most famous world leader."
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Minaj first got involved in the issue several weeks ago when she publicly thanked President Donald Trump for highlighting the plight facing Christians in Nigeria.
"Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God," Minaj wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other."
She posted after Trump renewed his call to take action on the crisis in Nigeria. The president designated Nigeria a "country of particular concern."
Waltz said political strategist Alex Bruesewitz first floated the idea of a collaboration with Minaj, prompting him to reach out. He said, to their "astonishment," Minaj agreed.
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"Importantly, she is reaching a whole other swath of people who may not follow these issues," Waltz pointed out.
Reports have detailed entire villages burned down, worshippers attacked during services and thousands displaced by Islamist groups targeting Christian communities.
In an X post about being invited to speak at the U.N., Minaj thanked Waltz and said she was "grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude."
‘Real Housewives’ stars Kathy Hilton, Sutton Stracke targeted in separate home burglaries
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" stars Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke's homes were broken into while the two were away at BravoCon for the weekend.
Stracke's home was targeted around 11:54 a.m. Nov. 15, the Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital.
"The individuals involved entered through a kitchen window and stole all of my luxury handbags, including pieces from Hermès, Chanel and other designers. They also took my fine jewelry," Stracke said in a statement to NBC News.
"I am cooperating fully with authorities as they continue their investigation."
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Hilton's home was broken into around 11:48 p.m. that same Saturday, the LAPD told Fox News Digital. The suspect or suspects were gone before police arrived. Officers checked the home and surrounding area, but no suspects were located. It's unclear what, if anything, was taken.
"There was a break-in," a spokesperson for Hilton confirmed to NBC. "Everyone is fine."
The reality star's husband, Rick Hilton, was reportedly home at the time. TMZ reported Rick called 911 to report three burglars inside the residence. He was reportedly inside the home when he called to report the ongoing burglary.
Saturday’s burglaries followed an attempted break-in at fellow "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Teddi Mellencamp’s home in July.
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The fellow "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star shared security footage of three men dressed in black hoodies jumping over the gate at the front of her property and across her driveway.
A second clip showed the three men making their way across the yard on the side of the house before quickly returning to the front of the house and fleeing the property.
"We are grateful that everyone is unharmed," she said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. "While we are shaken, we are fortunate to have the latest in home security systems, which scared off the intruders. Authorities were alerted and swiftly responded. We appreciate everyone’s heightened concern in light of recent criminal activities in our area, but we are safe."
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The "Real Housewives" break-ins are part of a larger string of celebrity home break-ins.
Celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Lionel Richie, have also been victims of recent burglaries.
The LAPD previously confirmed to Fox News Digital that four individuals were taken into custody in the burglary at a residence believed to belong to Pitt in August.
According to a police report, three suspects scaled a fence, entered the yard and broke in through a front window in May. They then "ransacked" the property and fled with various items, police said.