Haunting true story of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar laid bare in new Prime Video documentary By CYDNEY YEATES FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:19 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments A gripping new Prime Video documentary about jailed Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar is set to unpack his secret life as a serial bank robber. Set for release on the platform on December 24, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing follows the harrowing story of the criminal, famously known as ChiefsAholic, and how stole $800,000 in 11 robberies across seven states . 'Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Babudar rose to fame as one of Kansas City's most fervent fans,' the official synopsis reads. 'However, a secret life came to light in December 2022 when he was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma , unraveling a series of unsolved bank robberies committed across the Midwest. 'Through interviews granted by Babudar himself, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing explores critical moments in the events surrounding Babudar's initial arrest and offers a firsthand perspective on his subsequent journey.' The first look trailer was released last week, and despite being just 15-seconds in length, it teases drama at every turn. ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing will lay bare the secret life of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xavier Babudar The upcoming documentary explores critical moments in the events surrounding Babudar's initial arrest and offers a firsthand perspective on his subsequent journey 'Don't think it hasn't crossed my mind that I might come off and go to the Super Bowl,' Babudar is heard saying in his own words. A newsreader then says: 'This man is now on the run.' 'It seems fake and like a movie, but it's real,' one contributor decked out in a Kansas City Chiefs cap and black sunglasses exclaims. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the documentary, which will be available to stream worldwide. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one said: 'ChiefsAholic documentary is an automatic watch for me and I probably have five or less of those a year.' Echoing a similar sentiment, another said: 'I'm absolutely going to watch the ChiefsAholic documentary.' A third continued: 'ChiefsAholic documentary coming out on Christmas, I'm screeeeeaming.' Babudar was sentenced to 17-and-a-half years in prison without parole and three years of supervised release in connection to a number of bank robberies throughout the Midwestern United States in September. 'It seems fake and like a movie, but it's real,' one contributor says in the trailer Babudar was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for bank robberies in the Midwest in September Chiefsaholic will be released on Prime Video on December 24 He pled guilty to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property across state lines, and bank robbery in February this year. Babudar had faced up to 50 years in prison for what US Attorney Teresa Moore called a 'violent crime spree across the Midwest.' 'The defendant tried to conceal hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen cash by using it to gamble online and at casinos, but the odds caught up with him,' Moore said in a release in February. 'With today's conviction, he will be held accountable for the full scope of his criminal conduct, including his attempt to flee from justice.' As a part of his plea agreement, Babudar will have to pay over $530,000 in restitution to the victims' financial institution. Adding insult to injury, he will also have to forfeit an autographed painting of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Oklahoma Kansas City Chiefs Share or comment on this article: Haunting true story of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar laid bare in new Prime Video documentary e-mail Add comment

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It's almost that time again: a new year and new opportunities to and ourselves. Alongside or , you might consider taking steps now that might help you begin to boost your career. Here are three ways you can start to level up your career — even before the end of 2024, according to workplace experts. Sean Barry, the vice president of talent acquisition at Allstate, told Business Insider that workers should try to become more proficient in artificial intelligence. He said it's essential to realize that the technology will put a premium on a new set of skills for many people — like how to create an appropriate prompt for generative AI. "That is not a skill that anybody talked about two years ago, and it's critically important now," Barry said, adding that people who are better at this will likely do better in their careers. One way to improve your AI skills is simply to use it. Start by and seeing what works. It's become a cliché to say that , but someone who knows how to use it will. 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Read the original article on( MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Increasing the number of neurologists in India as well as leveraging digital health technology like telemedicine is crucial to combat the burden of strokes in India, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Saturday. Stroke has become a growing health crisis in India, with more than 1.8 million new cases annually, making it one of the leading causes of disability and death in the country. The condition imposes a significant emotional and financial burden on patients and their families while underscoring critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure, awareness, and timely treatment. "Addressing stroke care in India requires a multi-faceted approach that integrates prevention, timely diagnosis, and robust infrastructure," Advisor to National Health Systems Resource Centre, Dr K. Madan Gopal said at the 2nd Edition of the National Stroke Conclave and Awards, held here. "While programmes like hypertension and diabetes screening under the National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases are vital, the real challenge lies in building capacity, from increasing the number of neurologists to leveraging digital health solutions like telemedicine," he added. Gopal also urged for collective efforts from the public and private sectors to bridge the gaps and create a sustainable impact on stroke prevention and management. World Stroke Organisation President Dr Jeyaraj Pandian called for ensuring equitable services. "The WHO emphasises stroke surveillance as a priority, yet the struggle lies in gathering reliable data on mortality and addressing variations across regions. A comprehensive approach that includes rehabilitation and prevalence programmes, both locally and globally, is critical to transforming stroke care and outcomes," Pandian said. Stroke remains one of the most pressing yet preventable health challenges in India. 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Authored by Philip Wegmann via RealClearPolitics , Sen. Joni Ernst has not made up her mind about Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be secretary of defense, but despite the suggestion of some of her colleagues, the Iowa Republican told RealClearPolitics during a Thursday interview that she is not pursuing that role for herself. “I am not seeking to be secretary of defense,” Ernst said after some on the left suggested she would make a better candidate than Hegseth and after critics on the right accused her of trying to sink his nomination for personal gain. A combat veteran herself, she explained that while “I absolutely have interest in the military,” her focus is on continuing her work in the Armed Services committee, not joining President-elect Trump’s cabinet. Ernst, a senior member of the committee with jurisdiction over the nomination, met with Hegseth Wednesday as allegations about professional and sexual misconduct continue to dim his hopes of confirmation. “I’ve known Pete for a very long time,” Ernst said of Hegseth, a former Fox News host and decorated veteran, adding, “I really appreciated the time that he took to sit down with me and walk through a number of issues.” The senator described the conversation as “thorough” and the nominee as “very forthcoming.” A sexual assault survivor, she confirmed that the two discussed the misconduct allegations during their 45-minute sit-down. Hegseth denied all allegations of wrongdoing in a Wednesday interview with Megyn Kelly and vowed to fight on so long as he has Trump’s blessing. While Republicans control the Senate, the margins are slim. They hold the upper chamber with just a three-seat majority and are expected to have just a one-seat majority on the committee next year that will handle Hegseth’s nomination. This makes Ernst a critical swing vote, and her initial hesitation over the nominee has made her a MAGA pariah. Complained Donald Trump Jr., the son of the president-elect, in a social media post Thursday, “If you're a GOP Senator who voted for Lloyd Austin but criticize Pete Hegseth then maybe you’re in the wrong political party!” Charlie Kirk, a confidant of the Trump family, noted that Ernst had supported Austin, the current secretary of defense, and accused the senator of “leading the charge against Hegseth.” “No, no,” Ernst said of the accusation that she was working behind the scenes to sink the nominee, “and believe me, I have been feeling this.” The senator insisted that “there is absolutely no campaign against Pete,” adding that her focus remains strictly on ensuring a thorough and fair confirmation process. The candidates change, she said, but the process ought to remain consistent. “If there had been allegations made against Gen. Austin,” she said of the current defense secretary who was confirmed with broad bipartisan support four years ago, “we would have gone through that process as well. I think anyone that comes in front of our committee deserves a fair hearing.” “ I don’t have a campaign against Pete ,” she reiterated. “ I just want to make sure the process is able to play out and that we’re thoroughly vetting him. I do believe that Pete deserves to have a hearing. All the rumblings out there are absolutely false. My role as a senator is to make sure that we are putting to bed any rumors, any anonymous whatever,” she continued. “We just need to make sure that he is thoroughly vetted and that he has his opportunity to go in front of the committee, recount his service, and rebut any allegations,” she concluded. Democrats have already made their own conclusions. They think the nominee is already sunk. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said as much before telling the Washington Examiner that if Trump swapped Ernst for Hegseth, Democrats would begin with “a very favorable inclination” to confirm her. Added Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, “she would have significant bipartisan support.” Ernst is not entertaining those suggestions, and even as Trump reportedly seeks a potential backup plan should Hegseth withdraw, the senator said she isn’t seeking out an alternative. Asked about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose name has been floated as a Plan B, Ernst replied, “I do think he would be a good candidate for this position. But as I’ve told reporters, as they ask me in the hallway, Hegseth is the nominee, and the president will determine who that nominee is.” Trump will assume office in January of next year, and confirmation hearings are not expected until the end of that month. The former, and now future, president believes he has a historic mandate after becoming the first Republican to win the popular vote in two decades. John McLaughlin, Trump’s longtime pollster, told RCP that opposition to his nominees incurs inherent risk and a potential primary challenge. “Republicans are totally behind his agenda and are totally supportive of him putting the right people in place so he can solve the country’s problems,” McLaughlin said in a Thursday interview. “If certain Republican senators side with the Democrats, they do so at their own peril.” Ernst insisted that her focus is not on politics and only on discovering “what the truth is.” “It’s all about making sure that the nominee is properly vetted,” she said of the process that will begin in earnest early next year. Added the senator, “That’s why it’s important that we continue through the hearing, and he’ll have his day in front of the public, and all of this can be sorted out.” There will be plenty of time, Ernst said, to go back and sort through “all the anonymous this-and-that-and the-other.” She noted that thus far, all the allegations have been made anonymously in the press and that no accuser has come forward publicly. “I mean, people need to really come forward if they have information,” she said. “They need to be willing to put their name to it.”