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USC Medical Expert Backs Dog Attack Theory in Karen Read Trial

In a dramatic week seven of Karen Read’s retrial, a USC trauma doctor testified that Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s wounds were consistent with a dog attack—not a car crash as prosecutors allege. The defense argues O’Keefe was assaulted inside a fellow officer’s home and dragged outside, while witnesses sparred over FBI interviews, recanted statements, and alleged intimidation. The explosive testimony adds fuel to Read’s claim of a police cover-up in the high-profile case.

Jon Hamm Salutes Lorne Michaels and 50 Years of SNL at the Peabody Awards

At the 85th Peabody Awards in Beverly Hills, Jon Hamm delivered a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, who accepted the prestigious Institutional Award alongside cast alumni Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, and Molly Shannon. Hamm reflected on the show’s cultural impact and its five-decade legacy of bold, live comedy that mirrors American life. Other honorees included Andrea Mitchell, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Kerry Washington. 

L.A. Ranks Worst City for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers, USPS Says

Los Angeles leads all U.S. cities in dog attacks on postal workers, with 77 reported incidents in 2024. California tops the list of states, with over 700 cases total. As the USPS launches National Dog Bite Awareness Week, officials are urging residents to keep pets secured during mail deliveries to prevent injuries and service disruptions.

Mayor Bass Calls Emergency Meeting After Antisemitic Attack in Colorado

Following a violent terror attack on peaceful Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, Mayor Karen Bass has called an emergency meeting to address community safety in Los Angeles. The LAPD has increased patrols around houses of worship and community centers. The FBI is investigating the attack — which injured eight people with a makeshift flamethrower — as an act of terrorism.

Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern Brings Queer Joy, Wit, and Heart to the Sitcom Format

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham star in Mid-Century Modern, Hulu’s buzzy new sitcom dubbed the “gay Golden Girls.” Set in Palm Springs and created by the team behind Will & Grace, the show blends sharp humor with real-life themes around aging, friendship, grief, and LGBTQ+ representation. The cast opens up about finding joy in visibility, honoring late co-star Linda Lavin, and why the format still has fresh stories to tell.

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