Mar. 15, 2025
Jamie Foxx in 2023.Photo:WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Jamie Foxxhas finally opened up about the medical emergency that almost took his life.
In April 2023, Foxx suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke while shooting his upcoming filmBack in ActionwithCameron Diazin Atlanta. At the time of the actor’s medical emergency, his older daughterCorinne Foxxreleased a statement but kept many of the details under wraps.
“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.
Mar. 15, 2025
Catherine “Kitty” Genovese.Photo: Courtesy of The Witnesses Film, LLC
However, it was later revealed that there were far fewer witnesses than initially reported, and several tried to help Kitty. Unfortunately, she died en route to a hospital. Three years later, Kitty’s slaying and its aftermath inspired the creation of the 911 emergency calling system, according to PBS’Independent Lens. The number went into use nationally inFebruary 1968.
While Kitty’s murder became front-page news, her brother, Bill Genovese, told PEOPLE that he and his family members avoided finding out how the tragic event unfolded.
Mar. 15, 2025
Scott Peterson in 2004.Photo:Bart Ah You-Pool/Getty
Bart Ah You-Pool/Getty
The story shocked the world: In 2002, Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, was found brutally murdered — and her husbandScott Petersonwas theprimary suspect. In 2004, Scott was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn son and sentenced to death.
In the years since, he has maintained his innocence: Scott’sdeath penalty sentence was overturnedin 2020, though he hasremained convicted of the crimes, and haslong sought a retrial.
Mar. 15, 2025
Stock image of a man inside a hyperbaric chamber.Photo:Getty
Getty
A boy died on Jan. 31 when thehyperbaric chamber he was inexploded. Thomas Cooper, 5, had beenreportedly getting treatmentfor several medical conditions at The Oxford Center in Troy, Mich.
A hyperbaric chamber is a contained, highly pressurized space that increases the delivery of 100% oxygen to the body. It can be a room or a chamber that fits just one person.
Mar. 15, 2025
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.Photo:Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty
Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty
Another cold front is hitting multiple counties in Central Florida, prompting many Disney World guests to have to bundle up amid the unusually cold temperatures during their trip.
While Walt Disney World didn’t experience any snow — despite other areas of Floridagetting over five inches— it was hit with frigid temperatures during the early hours of Wednesday, Jan.