## Man beaten to death on Christmas Eve in Madison Heights, suspect arrested

Authored by wxyz.com

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man was arrested in connection to another man’s death in Madison Heights on Tuesday.

Police and fire crews said they responded to the 26000 block of Dequindre Road south of E. 11 Mile Road around 7:40 p.m.

The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Robert Cavanaugh of Madison Heights.

Spencer says Cavanaugh was beaten to death after he stepped in to stop another neighbor from beating a dog.

“I believe it was a you’re not going to tell me how to raise my dog," Spencer added.

The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the victim’s cause of death and send potential charges to the prosecutor’s office.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family during this tragic time,” the Madison Heights Police Department said in a statement. »

### Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’

Authored by lloydslist.com

Eagle S was boarded by Finnish forces investigating sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea cable that disrupted the supply of electricity to Estonia from Finland.

The tanker slowed and dragged its anchor around the cable around midday, December 25, Finland’s police said.

The figures exclude tankers tracked to government-controlled shipping entities such as Russia’s Sovcomflot, or Iran’s National Iranian Tanker Co, and those already sanctioned. »

### Steve Bannon Joins War Against Elon Musk as MAGA Implodes

Authored by newrepublic.com

Many on the right disagreed vehemently, particularly racists like Laura Loomer, who spent most of Thursday on her X account attacking Musk and tech executives who share his views.

Musk then retaliated against Loomer and his other MAGA friends turned critics that evening, allegedly censoring them on the platform by removing their verification badges and hurting their engagement.

However, his past immigration policies have been xenophobic, racist, and cruel, and he’s pledged to implement a mass deportation program for undocumented immigrants. »

### US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

Authored by apnews.com

The numbers overall represent 23 of every 10,000 people in the U.S., with Black people being overrepresented among the homeless population.

Federal investments are critical in tackling the country’s housing affordability crisis and ensuring that every American has access to safe, stable housing.”.

Los Angeles, which increased housing for the homeless, saw a drop of 5% in unsheltered homelessness since 2023. »

### Man arrested for disrupting Christmas church services, pouring whiskey into holy water, deputies say

Authored by live5news.com

(Gray News) - A man in Maryland was arrested after he disrupted two churches' Christmas Eve services, including pouring whiskey into the holy water.

A man in Maryland was arrested after he disrupted two churches' Christmas Eve services, including pouring whiskey into the holy water.

As church attendees escorted him from the building, deputies said he attempted to hit several individuals with a whiskey bottle. »

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