Michigan State University basketball player, Jeremy Fears Jr., was shot in Joliet, Illinois. He underwent surgery for a non-life-threatening injury. The shooting took place at a residence. Meanwhile, a puppy with a missing paw was discovered abandoned in a car park on Christmas Eve. The RSPCA is now caring for the puppy and seeking information on the incident. Animal abandonment incidents have risen due to the cost-of-living crisis and increased pet ownership during the pandemic. Consequently, the RSPCA expects a surge in animal welfare emergencies and urges donations for support.

In another piece, Chauncey DeVega's Salon article highlights the corruption of family values and the threat to American democracy by former President Donald Trump and MAGA ideology. DeVega accuses Trump of echoing fascist and Nazi rhetoric, declaring Trumpism and American neofascism a national emergency that endangers societal norms. DeVega criticizes the mainstream news media for normalizing Trump's actions and calls on major news organizations to stand against "Trumpian fascism."

Turning to the weather, UK forecasters predict that this Christmas will be the warmest in almost a decade, with temperatures reaching highs of 14°C. Dreams of a White Christmas may be shattered for most of the country, but some areas in northern Scotland might still experience snowfall.

Moving on to foreign affairs, the IDF discovered a substantial Hamas tunnel network in Gaza, which was discovered after the bodies of five Israeli hostages were found earlier this month. The underground complex included a command center, weapons, and infrastructure. The IDF successfully dismantled the tunnels and continues its offensive against Hamas in southern Gaza.

Lastly, the Illinois state government is offering support to migrants by providing hotel rooms for those in need of housing, particularly asylum-seekers who have arrived from Texas. The state allocates additional funds to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of migrants.

The Digest, 12/24/2023 @800PM, CDT

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