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The Daily Brief: Ex-USC & NFL QB Mark Sanchez Stabbed and Arrested, Comey Arraignment Set for Wednesday, and more.

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Ex-NFL & USC Quarterback Mark Sanchez Stabbed and Charged After Brawl

Former NFL and USC quarterback Mark Sanchez was hospitalized and charged after a violent altercation early Sunday in downtown Indianapolis. Police say the 38-year-old broadcaster was stabbed during a drunken confrontation with a 69-year-old man near Loughmiller’s Pub, allegedly after entering the man’s work truck uninvited. Sanchez, who suffered multiple stab wounds but is now stable, faces misdemeanor counts of battery, public intoxication, and unlawful entry. His court hearing is scheduled for Oct. 7.

Former FBI Director James Comey’s Arraignment Moved Amid Mounting Controversy

James Comey, the former FBI Director once at the center of some of Washington’s most contentious investigations, is set to appear in federal court Wednesday on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional probe. The indictment revisits long-standing criticisms of Comey’s handling of the Boston Marathon bombing investigation and his tense history with former deputy Andrew McCabe. As questions resurface about the FBI’s transparency during Comey’s tenure, the high-profile arraignment marks another dramatic turn in the Bureau’s ongoing reckoning.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Stuns Fans with Surprise LA DJ Set

Tame Impala fans got the surprise of the season Sunday night when Kevin Parker announced a last-minute pop-up DJ set at Café Tondo in Chinatown. Within an hour, 800 fans packed the block as Parker mixed classics like “The Less I Know the Better” with new tracks from his upcoming album Deadbeat in Los Angeles. The intimate set—part of a mysterious global rollout ahead of the band’s fifth studio release—gave LA a thrilling preview of what’s to come when Tame Impala returns to the Kia Forum in November.

LeBron James Teases “The Second Decision,” Igniting NBA Speculation

LeBron James sent the basketball world into a frenzy with a cryptic social media teaser dubbed “The Second Decision.” The short video—mirroring his iconic 2010 announcement special—promises a major reveal on October 7 at noon EST. As the Lakers star enters his 23rd NBA season, fans are buzzing with theories about what the King’s next big move could be.

Apple Pulls ICE Tracking App After DOJ Pressure

Apple has removed the controversial ICEBlock app from its App Store following pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice, which argued the app endangered Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents by allowing users to share their locations. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the decision was necessary to protect law enforcement, while the app’s creator condemned Apple’s move as a violation of free speech and vowed to defend the platform’s First Amendment rights.

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