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Young Thug Raged with Fans During Day 2 of ComplexCon 2025

After a raucous Day 1, it was clear from the start that the crowd for ComplexCon Day 2 was different. Fans in beat-up Rick Owens boots, flared pants, and Sp5der hoodies packed the venue. The energy was electric — hours before the performances even began, people were already pressed against the barricades, fighting for the best view of a stacked lineup featuring 2hollis, Central Cee, Ken Carson, and Young Thug. Here’s a rundown of everything that went down on Day 2.

### 2hollis

As the lights dimmed and 2hollis’ massive inflatable tiger sprawled across the stage, fans with black mascara streaks across their noses—a nod to the young star’s signature aesthetic—surged toward the front. 2hollis came out and launched into his opener, “flash,” which ignited mosh pits and waves of jumping fans moving in unison.

2hollis is one to celebrate with friends, so he brought out both Nate Sib and Rommulus to perform tracks with him; the three bounced around the stage as girls in the audience shrieked, especially when Hollis took off his shirt. As the set began to wind down, the crowd started chanting for one song in particular. It wouldn’t be a 2hollis performance without the young star running “JEANS” back multiple times; on this night, he played it three times in a row.

### Central Cee

Central Cee followed after, hitting the stage performing his breakout hit “Doja.” He pulled off an impressive, professional performance, rapping the lyrics to each track without depending on backing vocals. After “Doja,” he mostly focused on songs from *Can’t Rush Greatness*, with the highlight being his rendition of “GBP.”

Near the end, Cench picked up an iPhone that had been placed on the stage and made a real FaceTime call to a staff member, who held it up to the crowd as the call was broadcast on the big screens. The moment made his show feel more personal, as he locked eyes with the audience while performing one of his most vulnerable and intimate tracks, “Gen Z Luv.”

### Ken Carson

You could feel Ken Carson’s presence throughout the weekend. Earlier on Day 2, Ken walked the show floor to check out his own ComplexCon booth—with a full mob of fans following him around.

Ken Carson came out to “Lord of Chaos,” which immediately set off a wide mosh pit. At times, Ken stepped fully into the chaos, letting the beat ride as he perched on the edge of the stage, staring into the pit and watching the madness unfold.

At one point, a fan jumped the barrier and rushed the stage, getting within a few feet of Ken before security body-slammed him off. Ken soon followed with “Fighting My Demons.” As the intro played, hundreds of phone lights lit up the arena. On either side of the stage, three or four pits erupted as the “mosh pit controllers” whistled and signaled the chaos to begin.

For his closer, Ken didn’t disappoint—his connection with the crowd is so strong that he doesn’t even have to tell them to open the pits. One screech into the mic, and the fans know exactly what to do.

### Young Thug

And then there was one: Young Thug, who has only performed a handful of times since being released from jail, closed out the weekend with one hell of a show.

His set began with the intro from his latest album *UY SCUTI*, “Ninja,” which samples a prosecutor warning the judge during his trial not to release him: “He’s the one that’s King Slime—he’s pulling the shots.” As the skit played, Thug slowly rose from beneath the stage.

He opened with “Surf,” with flames shooting up from the stage as Thug delivered all the high-pitched inflections you expect. He then moved into other crowd favorites, including the 2019 TikTok hit “OUT WEST” and “Digits.”

Thug brought out multiple guests, including Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo (performing “Bad and Boujee”), Lil Gotit, 1300SAINT, and Tezzus. In recent years, he has tapped into the underground rap scene, collaborating with rising artists like Nineviscous and 1300SAINT.

After speculation about Tezzus signing with YSL, Thug confirmed it live, co-signing him onstage as he performed the Diamond song “bada bing, bada bØØm.”

Thug then halted the show to encourage bigger mosh pits. He was satisfied with the right side but had “issues with the left.” He then jumped off the stage and into the pit himself.

“This was not a good idea,” he laughed into the mic as fans scrambled to get selfies. “I did not come over here to take pictures. I came over here to fuckg rage,” he yelled.

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ComplexCon Day 2 delivered unforgettable performances and electric energy from start to finish, proving once again why this event remains a focal point for music and fashion fans alike.
https://www.complex.com/music/a/antonio-johri/complexcon-2025-young-thug-central-cee-review

NYC’s creepy Ratbubu is here to terrify your dreams, just in time for Halloween — but good luck getting one

New York is gross — and we love it.

A new pop-up is raising a big stink, celebrating the city’s signature grime with a cheeky collection of rat-themed merchandise and chaotic charm. Among the highlights is the sold-out Ratbubu: a tattooed and pierced Labubu dressed like a rodent.

The WELOVENYC “Comeback Collection” features everything from creepy Ratbubu plushies to trash-bag earbud covers ($25), “Legal Cocaine” coffee mugs ($35), and “S-t Shield” sneaker guards ($12). True New Yorkers are embracing the grit and grime of our beloved dirty city through this quirky lineup.

“It’s more about what New York is really like. The funky stuff,” Tanya De Poli, a co-creator of the WELOVENYC collection, told The Post. This curious compilation is a collaboration between numerous New York artists, which drew a long line of locals to the dingy corner of Walker and Lafayette for its Friday night opening.

“Rats are a part of that, so why not play that up?” she added. That seems about right, considering the Big Apple has even employed a “rat czar” and features a rat whisperer who offers tours of the city’s most populous rodent hangouts.

Shoppers were greeted at the teeny pop-up space at 101 Lafayette St. by a back wall covered in real rat traps spray-painted with “We Heart NYC.” Hanging there were some of the creepy-but-cute $55 Ratbubus, the store’s priciest item.

The first 300 limited-edition toys sold out on opening night, sending desperate fans back to the store Saturday morning or sliding into the team’s DMs begging for one. “They went crazy,” De Poli told The Post with a laugh as a fresh shipment arrived Monday afternoon.

Labubus are small, plush toy keychains of an elf-like monster adorned with pointed ears, a wide serrated grin, large eyes, and fuzzy costumes. These have gained popularity after being sported on the designer bags of celebrities like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, David Beckham, Emma Roberts, Hilary Duff, Kim Kardashian, and countless others. Some have sold for as high as $10,000.

But the new, coveted Ratbubus are much cheaper—at least for now.

Opening night also offered free, pre-designed “flash” tattoos by Chris Torres with any $50 purchase. The team was stunned by how many people waited patiently to have a rat permanently inked on their skin.

However, don’t worry if you have FOMO: Ratbubus and more rat tattoos return Tuesday night, this time with rat-shaped latte art by Moonface. Keep in mind, though, that only 100 Ratbubus will be available, so you’d better hurry.

The third and final Ratbubu drop happens Thursday, capped off with a rat costume contest so fans can twin with their new furry accessories.

“I knew it would be both memorable and iconic. One of my favourite aspects of this is the New York creatives involved who came together to make this happen,” Rick McGuire, the founder and creator behind SubwayCreatures, told Little Black Book. He partnered with the WELOVENYC team to curate the pop-up, which will run through Saturday, Nov. 1.

Among the artists popping up is Pamela Barsky, known as the “Original New York Bag Lady” for her line of scrawled-on totes. Her radical rodent bags ($35) offer phrases that include “Sometimes I think the rats run this city better than we do” and “Real New Yorkers don’t scream when they see a rat.”

“It’s the new and more honest New York,” WELOVENYC co-creator Checha Agost Carreno proclaimed to The Post, celebrating the authenticity of the project which clearly has an appreciative homegrown audience. “We didn’t want this collection to be for the tourists,” De Poli added.

If you’re ready to embrace the funky, gritty spirit of New York, this pop-up is definitely worth a visit. But hurry—these rats are running wild and won’t stick around for long!
https://nypost.com/2025/10/27/lifestyle/nycs-creepy-ratbubu-is-here-to-terrify-your-dreams-just-in-time-for-halloween-but-good-luck-getting-one/

Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Son Is Growing Fast in New Pic

**Hasta la vista, baby. bottles!**

That’s because Arnold Schwarzenegger’s kids—Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Chris Schwarzenegger (with ex-wife Maria Shriver), and Joseph Baena (with former housekeeper Mildred Baena)—are all grown up. These days, his favorite title is no longer just dad but grandpa to Katherine and husband Chris Pratt’s three kids together: Lyla, Eloise, and Ford.

“It’s the easiest thing to be a grandfather,” Arnold told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022. “They come over to the house, you play with Lyla for around an hour or two, put her on the horse, put her with the dog. And after two hours, they leave.”

Maria married Arnold in 1986 but filed for divorce in 2011 after she learned he had fathered a child through his affair. Her son-in-law Chris Pratt applauds the way the former first lady of California and her ex co-parented in the spotlight.

“She and Arnold raised four amazing kids, and that’s not always an easy thing to do,” the *Guardians of the Galaxy* actor told *Today* in May 2024. “You see people in Hollywood or people who’ve got a lot of privilege, and they end up kind of raising rotten kids. So I just want to kind of ask her everything. ‘What’d you do? How did you not spoil them? How did you not ruin them?’”

The apparent secret, Chris added, “I think she holds them accountable. When Maria walks in the room, you stand up. She’s big on manners, and she’s big on accountability, and she’s deeply rooted in her faith. These are all things that I definitely want to take and implement in the rearing of our children.”

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### Patrick Schwarzenegger: The Oldest Son

Born in 1993, Patrick is the oldest son of Arnold and Maria. While having parents in the business is a great start, he credits his brother-in-law Chris Pratt with helping him land one plum role.

“I remember when Chris said, ‘Hey, you know there’s this young role, Donny Mitchell, you’ll be the youngest in the platoon,’” Patrick told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022 about booking a gig in the Amazon Prime Video series *The Terminal List*.

“‘But if you want to get this role, I need you to go and try to get into character and really get this. I need you to gain 20 pounds and start tactical training, and know how they move, the body language, all this stuff.’”

Having the chance to train with real-life Navy SEALs, he added, was “a dream come true.”

More pinch-me moments have followed, with Patrick going on to play Saxon Ratliff on *The White Lotus* and Tim Tebow in FX’s *American Sports Story*.

But even with all his connections, Patrick makes it clear he puts in the hard work.

“I know there are people who’ll say I only got this role because of who my dad is,” Patrick told *The Sunday Times* in February 2025 about his part on *The White Lotus*. “They’re not seeing that I’ve had 10 years of acting classes, put on school plays every week, worked on my characters for hours on end or the hundreds of rejected auditions I’ve been on.”

Soon, he’ll be taking on a new role: husband. He proposed to model Abby Champion in December 2023.

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### Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt’s Growing Family

Katherine is the eldest of the Schwarzenegger kids, born in 1989 to Arnold and Maria. Now, the author of *The Gift of Forgiveness* has a family of her own with Chris Pratt, whom she married in 2019 after a year of dating.

In 2020, they welcomed daughter Lyla. Little sister Eloise was born two years later, followed by younger brother Ford in 2024.

“When I became a mother, I felt like everything in my life had led me right to that baby being put on my chest, and it was perfect,” Katherine wrote in a piece for her mother Maria’s website. “Mom is the title I have always wanted and the role that I have looked forward to for as long as I can remember.”

Plus, she has a bonus stepson, Jack, whom Chris and ex-wife Anna Faris welcomed in 2012.

For Chris, family always comes first. However, he was upset when he received backlash in 2021 after praising Katherine on Instagram for giving him a “gorgeous healthy daughter,” with some social media users finding the post insensitive to Anna and Jack, who was born premature.

“A bunch of articles came out and said, ‘That’s so cringeworthy. I can’t believe Chris Pratt would thank her for a healthy daughter when his first child was born premature. That’s such a dig at his ex-wife,’” the *Parks and Recreation* alum told *Men’s Health* in 2022.

“And I’m like, That is f–ked up. My son’s gonna read that one day. He’s 9. And it’s etched in digital stone. It really f–king bothered me, dude. I cried about it. I was like, I hate that these blessings in my life are—to the people close to me—a real burden.”

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### Jack Pratt’s Early Challenges and Teenage Years

Anna and Chris’ son Jack was born about two months early in August 2012 and spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit.

“The day came when I got to take Jack home,” Anna recalled at a 2021 event for the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth, “and the first years were filled with doctor’s appointments, five surgeries, physical therapy, a lot of laughter—because Jack was and is the most adorable, cutest thing I could ever have imagined.”

Now, Jack is navigating his teenage years. However, he isn’t too old to ask his mom and dad for advice.

“I think as parents, we’re always questioning, ‘What are we doing? Are we giving good guidance? Are we raising kids with a good foundation?’” Anna explained to *E!* in March 2025.

So when Jack turns to her for help, “Those indicators make me feel like, ‘Okay, I’m on the right path here,’” she continued. “And I’m really proud of him.”

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### Sibling Dynamics and Family Life

A little more than a year after Katherine and Chris tied the knot, they welcomed daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt in August 2020—her middle name a nod to Katherine’s mother.

While Chris keeps much of his family life private, he shared that Jack was already acing his duties as the older sibling.

“He’s really great with her,” the *Jurassic World* star told *Entertainment Tonight* in 2021. “She always wants to pull his glasses off his face, and he’s very patient with her. He’s a great big brother.”

Fast-forward to March 2022, when Chris and Katherine grew their family with the addition of daughter Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt.

“I’m girl dad 2.0,” the *Zero Dark Thirty* actor told *E!* in June 2022. “My oldest daughter is adjusting very well to being a big sister. At first, she was kinda like, ‘So, what’s the deal with that thing? What up with that? Look at me.’ And now, she’s very much embraced the idea. She constantly wants to hold her sister, and she’s just very, very sweet. That’s the stuff that’s important. It’s the stuff that life is made of, and I feel incredibly blessed and filled with joy.”

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### Christopher and Christina Schwarzenegger

Christopher Schwarzenegger, born in 1997, is Arnold and Maria’s youngest son. He has stayed largely out of the public eye and is Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Founder’s Council.

According to his bio, Christopher is also the Director of Development at production company Indus Valley Media. He previously worked at creative content agency Malka and for sports psychologist Trevor Moawad. Christopher is a University of Michigan graduate with a degree in psychology.

Christina Schwarzenegger, born in 1991, is their youngest daughter. She is an executive producer, with past credits including the 2018 documentary *Take Your Pills* and its 2022 follow-up *Take Your Pills: Xanax*.

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### Joseph Baena: Arnold’s Son from an Affair

Joseph is Arnold’s son from his affair with then-housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Born in 1997, Arnold didn’t learn he was Joseph’s father until much later.

“I had an affair in ’96,” *The Terminator* alum said in his 2023 docuseries *Arnold*. “In the beginning, I really didn’t know. I just started kind of feeling. The older he got, the more it became clear to me, and it was then just really a matter of how do you keep this quiet? How do you keep this a secret?”

Arnold called the affair a “major failure” in his life but noted that Joseph makes him proud.

“It was wrong what I did,” he said in the doc. “But I don’t want to make Joseph feel that he’s not welcome in this world because he’s very much welcome in this world. And I love him, and he’s turned out to be an extraordinary young man.”

Like his dad Arnold, Joseph is an actor with a passion for fitness. He also works in real estate and competed on season 31 of *Dancing With the Stars*.

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### Chris Pratt and Anna Faris: Marriage and Beyond

Chris and Anna tied the knot in 2009 but announced their breakup after eight years of marriage. Anna (previously married to Ben Indra) hinted that her life with Chris wasn’t as picture-perfect as it seemed.

“I’m sure things were more transparent with my relationship with Ben,” she said on a 2021 episode of her podcast *Unqualified*, “but with Chris, I think that we both protected that imagery even within our close circles.”

Anna—who is now married to cinematographer Michael Barrett and is stepmom to his two kids—suggested being in the same industry as her exes didn’t help.

“My two other marriages were with actors, and I don’t think we did a great job of eliminating competitiveness—or at least I didn’t,” she shared on another episode of her podcast later that year.

“Being a proud person and not wanting to reveal vulnerability, any hints of competitiveness and comparison, I didn’t handle that very well, I don’t think, and I hope I’ve grown from that.”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s family story is one of growth, accountability, and navigating both the blessings and challenges of fame and relationships. As his children continue to carve their own paths, the family remains deeply interconnected, with love and resilience at its core.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1424335/chris-pratt-katherine-schwarzeneggers-son-ford-in-rare-photo?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories

‘Halo is on PlayStation going forward’ says franchise’s Community Director

Halo Studios marked the end of one era and the beginning of another last week with a major announcement: Halo: Campaign Evolved. This Unreal Engine 5 remake of the first Halo game is set to release next year on Xbox, PC, and for the first time ever, the PS5.

In confirming the PS5 release for Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo Studios also revealed that future Halo games will be available on PlayStation as well. Halo Community Director Brian Jarrard made the announcement on stage at the Halo World Championships, stating, “Halo is on PlayStation going forward, starting with Halo: Campaign Evolved.” Notably, he wore a t-shirt featuring the PlayStation logo during his announcement, underscoring the significance of this shift.

The news of Halo coming to PlayStation sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The official PlayStation post welcoming the franchise garnered over 12 million impressions on X, reflecting immense excitement and engagement among fans.

In response to this landmark development, GameStop boldly declared the “Console Wars” over. What this means is that any new entries in the Halo series moving forward will launch on both Xbox and PlayStation platforms—whether that’s the PS5 or the inevitable PS6.

While we are likely still a few years away from the follow-up to Halo Infinite, one thing is clear: the future of Halo is no longer exclusive to Xbox. Fans can look forward to enjoying Halo on both their Xbox and PlayStation consoles in the years to come.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146524/halo-playstation-future-releases

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Andrew Cuomo narrows gap against Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race as Dem socialist’s lead cut in half: new poll

**Race for New York City Mayor Tightens as Andrew Cuomo Narrows Zohran Mamdani’s Lead**

*By Carl Campanile | New York Post | October 27, 2025, 2:01 p.m. ET*

The race for New York City mayor has tightened considerably, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo cutting front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s lead in half compared to a month ago, according to a new poll.

Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, now leads Cuomo, who is running as an independent, by just 44% to 34% among likely Big Apple voters, a Suffolk University survey found. Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa remains in third place with 11% support.

This marks a significant shift since Suffolk University’s prior poll conducted in September, where Mamdani held a commanding 20-point lead over Cuomo.

The poll is Suffolk’s first since Mayor Eric Adams completely dropped his re-election bid and endorsed Cuomo. Since then, Cuomo’s numbers have improved notably. He is now running roughly even among Hispanic voters after trailing Mamdani by 30 points in that demographic last month. Additionally, Cuomo leads among independents by 10 points, a dramatic reversal from September when he trailed Mamdani by 18 points among non-party-affiliated voters.

Seven percent of voters remain undecided, while the four other candidates on the ballot collectively garner 2% support.

Curtis Sliwa continues to be a significant factor in the race. He and Cuomo appear to be splitting the anti-Mamdani vote, making it more challenging to defeat the Democratic Socialist Queens assemblyman. According to the poll, many of Sliwa’s supporters would back Cuomo if Sliwa were not in the race.

“There is one person in New York City whose voters could have an outsized impact on the outcome,” said David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center. “That person isn’t Mayor Eric Adams, Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Chuck Schumer, or any New York billionaire. It’s Republican Curtis Sliwa, whose voters hold the 11% blocking Cuomo from winning the race,” he added.

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What to know about immigration enforcement raids in Chicago after nearly 2 months

As the Trump administration’s mass deportation raids enter their second month, their impact has been felt across the Chicago region and the nation. Political tensions have deepened, hundreds have been detained or arrested, and thousands have protested—from a two-story brick U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in suburban Broadview to city street corners and suburban downtowns.

Throughout it all, activists, protesters, and journalists have faced tear gas and pepper ball rounds. President Donald Trump’s threats to send in the National Guard—first to quell crime in Chicago, then to assist ICE and Border Patrol agents—have, for the moment, not come to fruition.

Here’s what we know about federal immigration enforcement in and around Chicago, as well as other immigration-related stories and the National Guard deployment.

**Stay current with the latest news by subscribing to the Chicago Tribune and signing up for our free Immigration Bulletin newsletter.**

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### How We Got Here

On September 8, President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security announced a surge in immigration enforcement in Chicago, dubbing it “Operation Midway Blitz.” The operation targets what officials refer to as “criminal illegal aliens” who have allegedly benefited from the city and state’s sanctuary policies.

This announcement came more than two weeks after Trump said he planned to target Chicago due to its crime rates. In response, Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson warned residents about potential immigration sweeps.

“Let’s be clear, the terror and cruelty is the point, not the safety of anyone living here,” Pritzker said on September 2.

Trump had set the stage for the operation with a social media post showing military helicopters flying over Chicago’s lakefront skyline under the title “Chipocalypse Now.” “Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,” Trump wrote, a day after signing an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to its pre-1949 title.

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### ICE in and Around Chicago

Operation Midway Blitz has been visible throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Incidents have ranged from tear gas deployed in Logan Square and the detention of a mother and child at Millennium Park to a manhunt in suburban Mount Prospect and multiple arrests involving rideshare drivers at O’Hare International Airport.

A federal judge has ruled that all immigration enforcement agents must wear body cameras. The judge expressed particular concern over alleged violations during recent clashes, including an incident on Chicago’s East Side where agents used a controversial and potentially dangerous tactic to disable a fleeing vehicle before deploying tear gas during a tense gathering.

Tear gas usage by federal agents during immigration raids has escalated lately—from neighborhoods like Little Village to Lakeview and Irving Park.

On September 12, the operation took a violent turn when agents fatally shot a man in Franklin Park. The man, identified by federal officials as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, a 38-year-old Mexican citizen living illegally in the U.S., allegedly tried to flee a traffic stop and struck the officer with his vehicle.

On October 4, federal immigration authorities shot a Chicago woman in Brighton Park, after she allegedly tried to impede them. In the shooting’s aftermath, protesters gathered at the intersection to confront federal forces. Some threw water bottles as agents responded with tear gas and flash-bang grenades.

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### Impact on Local Communities

Gig workers, street vendors, and day laborers have been caught up in the crackdown. Emotional arrests have unfolded in the region, including one where federal agents detained a man outside his Naperville apartment as his young sons watched and cried “Pa, te amo.”

In other cases, a Rogers Park man was fined $130 for not carrying his legal papers during questioning, and an Oak Park attorney arrested near a school described agents pointing guns at him and referencing a “Chiraq Team 2” group chat.

Federal immigration raids have also targeted local businesses and events:
– Swap-O-Rama on the Southwest Side was raided by federal agents.
– Videos of targeted raids in Carpentersville circulated online, including activity near the village hall.
– A flower vendor arrested during the launch of Operation Midway Blitz was deported to Mexico.

Waukegan’s mayor has even stepped in during a Border Patrol arrest to ensure the safety of residents.

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### What’s Happening in Broadview?

The small suburb of Broadview has become a national spotlight due to confrontations between federal agents and protestors at the local ICE processing center. Since the launch of Operation Midway Blitz in early September, protesters have held near-daily demonstrations outside the facility.

Larger crowds—and subsequent arrests—often gather on Fridays and Sundays, sometimes violating Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson’s order that protests only occur between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

A controversial 8-foot-high security fence erected by federal officials outside the facility was torn down on October 14 following a court order. Broadview officials pushed back, deeming the fence “illegally built,” and demanded the Department of Homeland Security remove it.

Residents remain fearful as the ICE center becomes a battleground amid the immigration blitz. Mayor Thompson, who is the first Black woman to lead Broadview, has refused to take “a position of fear” while navigating the national attention.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently indicated that ICE may expand operations in Broadview, stating, “we’re here to stay.”

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### Chicago Takes Action

In Chicago, aldermen and residents are responding in various ways—leading street patrols, sounding whistles to alert communities of enforcement activity, and organizing protests.

“We’ll do everything in our power to make sure that ICE is out of Chicago,” Alderman Michael Rodriguez of Little Village told the Tribune on October 3.

Numerous U.S. citizens and others have reported being detained or questioned, including:
– A 44-year-old U.S. citizen zip-tied and questioned after work at a downtown bar.
– A Rogers Park man fined for not carrying his legal documents during questioning.

If stopped by ICE, here is what you should do to protect yourself.

Local clergy and faith leaders have publicly condemned the crackdown as “antithetical to the Gospel,” while cafes and restaurants across the city have posted signs barring immigration agents.

Community activism continues ward by ward, with faith leaders offering resources, moral support, and solidarity to those affected.

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### The “No Kings” Protests

On October 18, the “Hands Off Chicago” protest at Butler Field in Grant Park drew a large crowd. The sound of whistles—an ominous warning signaling ICE activity in recent weeks—rang out as a sign of solidarity and resistance.

Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the crowd:

“There are those in this country that have decided, at the behest of this president, to declare war on Chicago and American cities across this country,” Johnson said, eliciting boos from attendees.

“They have clearly decided that they want a rematch of the Civil War. But we are here to stand firm, to stay committed, that we will not bend, we will not bow, we will not cower, we will not submit.”

This demonstration was one of roughly 2,500 similar protests nationwide—another flashpoint in Trump’s ongoing immigration crackdown.

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### Could the National Guard Be Next?

Governor J.B. Pritzker has repeatedly criticized the Trump administration’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, arguing that the stated purpose—combating violent crime—is a cover for militarizing Democratic-controlled cities as political payback.

Appearing on ABC’s *This Week* on October 13, Pritzker said the administration’s goal is to “militarize, especially blue cities and blue states.”

On October 17, the Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to dispatch troops to the Chicago area while an appeal is pending.

However, a federal judge in Chicago extended a restraining order on October 22, barring President Trump from deploying the National Guard in Illinois as officials await a Supreme Court ruling that could decide the case.

Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area on October 7 as part of preparations.

Trump has discussed invoking the two-century-old Insurrection Act—a statutory exception to the Posse Comitatus Act—which would allow U.S. military involvement in law enforcement during a “rebellion” or when enforcing federal law is deemed “impractical.”

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The situation remains fluid as Chicago and its suburbs grapple with the ongoing immigration enforcement surge, community resistance, and the looming possibility of National Guard deployment.

Stay informed with the Chicago Tribune for the latest updates on this critical issue.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/chicago-immigration-enforcement-raids/

How to evolve Sligoo in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

There are lots of Pokémon to add to your Pokédex in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, and some of them can be a little tougher to evolve than others. Many evolutions require a bit of knowledge, luck, or perfect timing. One such Pokémon is Sliggoo, which can be a bit awkward to evolve. Here’s how to evolve Sliggoo in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*.

### How to Evolve Sliggoo in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

To evolve Sliggoo, you first need to level it up to Level 50. You can achieve this by having Sliggoo in your party during battles or by feeding it XP Candy. Once Sliggoo reaches Level 50, the next step involves the weather.

The evolution to Goodra can only happen when it is raining. As long as it is raining and Sliggoo is in your party, you will see the option to evolve it appear when you hover over the Pokémon. Simply select that option to complete the evolution.

### Tips for Getting a Sliggoo

If you don’t have a Sliggoo yet, you can evolve one from Goomy. Goomy can be found with the help of various in-game guides and maps. For more detailed information on locating Goomy, check out our comprehensive *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* interactive map.

### How to Make It Rain Quickly

If you need to evolve Sliggoo quickly and want to trigger rain as soon as possible, try this trick: find any bench and sit on it. You can then keep passing the time until it starts to rain, speeding up the weather change and enabling Sliggoo’s evolution.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to add Goodra to your Pokédex in no time! Good luck on your journey!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146522/how-to-evolve-sligoo-pokemon-legends-za

What College Football 26 Says About Penn State’s Next Head Coach and James Franklin’s Future

The college football season may have months left before we crown a College Football Playoff (CFP) champion, but the coaching carousel is already spinning fast. High-profile coaches like Billy Napier of Florida, Sam Pittman of Arkansas, and even longtime Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy have been fired, along with several others—including the recent dismissal of Brian Kelly from LSU.

The firings have come thick and fast so far this season, but the one that stands out most is clearly James Franklin from Penn State. The Nittany Lions parted ways with their head coach after more than 11 seasons and a 104-45 career record. This move shocked the college football world, leaving a significant vacancy at one of the elite Big Ten programs. It also created a rare scenario: a high-profile, highly prestigious coach entering next season without a job.

These developments make the upcoming coaching carousel all the more intriguing. To explore how these changes might unfold, I turned to EA’s College Football 26 (CFB 26). This simulation helps illuminate potential coaching moves going into next season—not just involving Penn State and James Franklin, but across the broader college football landscape.

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### The Process

As far as I know, CFB 26 doesn’t offer a “play from current week” option, where you can start Dynasty mode with the current season’s team records and game results in place. To create an accurate snapshot of the college football world, I had to do some legwork.

I started a new Dynasty Mode with a random team (Miami of Ohio, in case anyone’s curious) and turned on automatic simulation for everything—recruiting, player progression, coaching upgrades, and more. Then, I systematically went through each Power 5 team’s schedule, referencing real-world results from Google, and forced wins or losses in-game to match the actual season outcomes.

For example, I forced Indiana’s wins and losses through the current week to align with their real record. I only did this detailed workaround for Power Five teams and a handful of the top Group of Five programs, so it didn’t take nearly as long as I initially thought.

To ensure the simulation mirrored real-life coaching changes, I also manipulated certain teams’ performances—such as forcing Penn State to go 0-8 in their first eight games to guarantee James Franklin’s firing. I did the same for other fired coaches, except for Brian Kelly and LSU, since his firing had not been announced at the time of this experiment. Consequently, in my simulation, LSU retained Kelly, which could slightly skew potential coaching moves since Franklin might be a candidate for that job if it opens.

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### Penn State’s Head Coach Search

**Top Targets in the Simulation:**
– Shane Beamer, South Carolina
– Matt Campbell, Iowa State
– Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss

Penn State, being one of college football’s premier programs, quickly filled its vacancy by hiring Shane Beamer as the new head coach. Beamer’s team went 7-6 in the simulation season, but he was by far the most sought-after coach on the carousel (though the game might be confusing him with Curt Cignetti!).

This outcome feels unlikely in real life. Beamer is not widely regarded as the top target for Penn State, whereas coaches like Lane Kiffin and Matt Campbell are more realistically in the running. The current consensus points to Curt Cignetti of undefeated Indiana or Matt Rhule—formerly head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Nebraska—as serious candidates.

Penn State also hired Luke Fickell (former Wisconsin head coach) as defensive coordinator and Jason Candle (former Toledo head coach) as offensive coordinator to round out the staff.

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### James Franklin’s Journey

After his firing, Franklin quickly became the leading candidate for several key jobs:

**Top targets Franklin was connected to in the simulation:**
– Boston College head coach
– Virginia Tech head coach

**Other positions he was considered for:**
– Wisconsin head coach
– Florida head coach (behind Shane Beamer)

Once Beamer was hired by Penn State, Franklin seized the opportunity to become Florida’s head coach. CFB 26 predicted that Florida would finish with just four wins this season, so Franklin inherits a program in need of a turnaround.

Historically, Florida hasn’t won more than eight games in a season since 2019, though they have reached that mark a couple of times in recent years. Franklin’s track record is impressive—winning 10 or more games in four of the last five eligible seasons (not counting 2020, when the Big Ten played a shortened season). He brings a winning mindset to a Gators program that could definitely use it.

This move by CFB 26 feels spot-on; Florida seems like a great fit for Franklin. Other plausible landing spots for him include Auburn or LSU, though those opportunities weren’t available in this simulation because Brian Kelly remained at LSU.

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### Other Notable Head Coach Firings

– Lincoln Riley, USC
– Luke Fickell, Wisconsin
– Jedd Fisch, Washington
– Hugh Freeze, Auburn
– Billy Napier, Florida (real life)
– Sherrone Moore, Michigan
– Jonathan Smith, Michigan State
– Brent Pry, Virginia Tech
– Sam Pittman, Arkansas (real life)
– Deshaun Foster, UCLA (real life)
– Bill O’Brien, Boston College

Lincoln Riley’s firing is a bit surprising, given that only a few seasons ago he was regarded as one of the nation’s top coaches. Realistically, he might be granted more time. The departures of Fickell, Freeze, and Fisch are less unexpected.

What stood out most was Michigan firing Sherrone Moore. Michigan was 2-4 in the simulation and finished with only four wins. But I didn’t expect the program to move on from Moore so quickly after Jim Harbaugh entrusted him to lead the team. It seemed he was still building his own program and recruiting classes. Now, Michigan is officially in the open market for a new head coach, competing with Penn State to attract the nation’s top talent.

With both Michigan and Penn State searching, no program is safe from losing coaches to competing offers.

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### Other Notable Head Coach Hirings

– Steve Sarkisian: Texas → Michigan
– Lane Kiffin: Ole Miss → Texas
– Clark Lea: Vanderbilt → Virginia Tech
– Ryan Silverfield: Memphis → Auburn
– Eliah Drinkwitz: Missouri → Arkansas
– Kalani Sitake: BYU → Oklahoma State
– Kyle Whittingham: Utah → USC
– Justin Wilcox: Cal → UCLA
– Lincoln Riley: USC → Washington
– Lance Leipold: Kansas → Wisconsin
– Clay Helton: Georgia Southern → South Carolina
– Thomas Hammock: Northern Illinois → Michigan
– Timmy Chang: Hawaii → BYU
– Tony Elliott: Virginia → Missouri
– Jedd Fisch: Washington → Utah
– Billy Napier: Florida → Memphis
– Sherrone Moore: Michigan → Boston College
– Hugh Freeze: Auburn → Troy
– Mike Gundy: Oklahoma State → Delaware
– Jonathan Smith: Michigan State → Fresno State
– Tony Sanchez: New Mexico State → Ole Miss

Michigan made a big splash, landing one of the top coaches in the country. Texas, after early-season struggles, rebounded and made the College Football Playoffs with Arch Manning at quarterback. Steve Sarkisian’s move to Michigan rewarded him with a prestigious position.

Texas, as a powerhouse, had its pick of coaches and snatched Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss, leaving Ole Miss scrambling. Ole Miss turned to New Mexico State’s Tony Sanchez, who went 3-9 in Conference USA and now faces a tough uphill battle.

In other moves, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea stepped down to take the Virginia Tech job after leading Vanderbilt to a 10-win season, narrowly missing the playoffs. BYU’s Kalani Sitake replaced Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, signaling a major culture shift. Lincoln Riley took the helm at Washington to try to restore success after the Kalen DeBoer era. Sherrone Moore landed at Boston College to work on rebuilding after Bill O’Brien’s tenure.

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### Final Thoughts

This simulation paints a chaotic picture of college football’s coaching landscape with many moves that don’t necessarily make logical sense and some destined to fail. Many seem like media-driven shakes intended to capture headlines rather than genuine hires based on fit or stability.

Nevertheless, the experiment aligns well with reality so far, capturing the frenzy and unpredictability of the 2024 college football coaching carousel. With marquee programs like Penn State and Michigan open and aggressive, the next few months promise an exhilarating coaching offseason.

Stay tuned.
https://www.operationsports.com/what-college-football-26-says-about-penn-states-next-head-coach-and-james-franklins-future/