Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Thinking CapNew Foto - Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Thinking Cap

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solvetoday's puzzlebefore reading further!Thinking Cap Constructor:Zhouqin Burnikel Editor:Amanda Rafkin KIA (65A: Sportage carmaker) The Sportage is a sports utility vehicle manufactured by the South Korean car manufacturer KIA. I was able to easily figure out this 3-letter answer, but I wouldn't say that I actually knew this. Now I do. PORK (41D: Meat used in shumai) Shumai is a type of Chinese dumpling traditionally filled with ground PORK. YEN (23A: Currency in Kyoto) Kyoto is a city in Japan. The Japanese YEN is the currency used in Japan. KAI (33A: "Cobra ___") The TV seriesCobra KAI(2018-2025) is a sequel to the first threeTheKarate Kidmovies (1984-1989). In the TV series, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka portray the same characters they played in the movie – Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, respectively – who are now adults. SHAMPOO (42A: Pet salon cleanser) Fortunately, my pet, Willow, does a good job of keeping herself clean (she's an indoor cat, so that helps), so I have not had to use SHAMPOO on her or take her to a pet salon. I am one hundred percent certain that would not be a pleasant experience for either of us. The other day, Willow decided to take a bath on my desk, while I was trying to work; she's so helpful. PITA (44A: Pocketed bread for souvlaki) Souvlaki is a fast food dish in Greek cuisine. It consists of meat (often pork) grilled on a skewer that is served with or rolled inside a PITA. The phrase "pocketed bread" is a nice hint for solvers who might not be familiar with souvlaki. SAM'S (45A: ___ Club (Costco rival)) SAM'S Club and Costco are membership-only warehouse club retail stores. Both corporations were founded in 1983, SAM'S Club in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and Costco in Seattle, Washington. EPEES (70A: Heaviest fencing blades) Of the three sword types used in the Olympic sport of fencing - ÉPÉES, sabers, and foils - ÉPÉES are the largest and heaviest. The maximum legal weight for the foil and the saber is 500 grams, while an ÉPÉE may weigh as much as 750 grams. FLAG POLE (6D: One of 195 outside the U.N.) TheUnited Nations(U.N.) was established in 1945, after World War II. In its own words, the U.N. works for "peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet." The U.N. is headquartered in New York City. The195 FLAG POLEsoutside of the U.N. display the FLAGs of the 193 member states and two observer states. The FLAGs are arranged in English alphabetical order. The FLAGs are raised at 8:00 a.m. and lowered at 4:00 p.m. each weekday (with some exceptions). Fun fact: The 195 FLAG POLEs cover a distance of six New York City blocks. DEERE (9D: Big player in ag-tech) Ag-tech, or agricultural technology, refers to the use of technology in agriculture. John DEERE founded his company in 1837 in Grand Detour, Illinois. That same year, he began manufacturing steel plows. The products that the DEERE company manufacturers havechanged significantly over the years. GARDENIA (11D: Fragrant white flower) GARDENIAs are large showy blooms that grow on shrubs or small trees. The flowers have a strong fragrance. There are currently 128 identified species of GARDENIA. ONE (12D: Number of horns on a unicorn) This is a playful way to clue the number ONE. REMY (26D: Rat chef in "Ratatouille")Ratatouilleis Pixar's 2007 animated movie about REMY, a rat who possesses a heightened sense of taste and smell, and who dreams of becoming a chef. ESAU (31D: Jacob's twin) This is a reference to the Biblical story of Jacob and ESAU in the book of Genesis. ESAU is the oldest twin, and thus entitled to receive the birthright from their father, Isaac. One day Jacob makes a trade with (a presumably very hungry) ESAU, giving him a bowl of stew in exchange for his birthright. CHILI OIL (38D: Spicy condiment for jiaozi)  Jiaozi are a kind of dumpling commonly eaten in parts of East Asia. The dumplings consist of ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped in a thinly rolled piece of dough. Jiaozi are often served with condiments such as CHILI OIL. SPA (42D: Place to get a lymphatic drainage massage) A treatment option at some SPAs, a lymphatic drainage massage focuses on the lymphatic system, a part of the immune system that carries fluid (lymph). This type of massage is particularly helpful for reducing swelling in patients with lymphedema, a condition in which the lymph isn't returning to the blood as it should. MAGNET (46D: Fridge decoration) We have quite a collection of MAGNETs on our fridge. A few years ago, my sister gave me a set of National Park magnets. Unfortunately, only 24 of the 63 National Parks are represented in the set, but oh well... My husband and I decided we'd only put the MAGNETs on our fridge if we've visited the park. We're slowly working on getting that entire set of MAGNETs up. ECON (56D: GDP-tracking subject) GDP here stands for "gross domestic product," a measure used to assess the economic performance of a country. GDP is a topic discussed in economics classes. The abbreviation GDP in the clue alerts solvers that the answer will be ECON, a shortened form of the word economics. RAP (64D: Genre for Little Simz)Little Simzis an English RAP artist. Her sixth studio album,Lotus, is expected to drop this month, on June 6. A few other clues I especially enjoyed: OLD (68A: Like many family heirlooms) HATE READ (39D: Flip through just to get mad) WHEE (59D: "This ride is fun!") CUT AND PASTE (16A: Command combo that moves text) CHILDREN AT PLAY (38A: Words after "Slow" on a street sign in a residential neighborhood) COIN A PHRASE (62A: Come up with an idiom, say) THINKING CAP: Each theme answer has the initials CAP:CUTANDPASTE,CHILDRENATPLAY, andCOINAPHRASE. It took me a little while to see that each theme answer had the initials CAP, making for a nice "Aha!" moment when I made that discovery. I admit that I'm not sure where the "THINKING" part of the title comes into play with the theme. Is it just that we are THINKING about what CAP may stand for? That may be it. If you have another idea, let me know. Thank you, Zhouqin, for this thought-provoking puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Crossword Blog & Answers for June 1, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher

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Coldplay setlist: All the songs on their record-setting Music of the Spheres World TourNew Foto - Coldplay setlist: All the songs on their record-setting Music of the Spheres World Tour

PALO ALTO, California - SeeingColdplaylive is pretty much the polar opposite of taking in a spontaneous jam band concert. And that's not a bad thing. The group'sMusic of the Spheres World Tourcontinues to deliver a tightly choreographed and dreamy production that has been touring the globe for three years. The show the British band put on May 31 at Stanford Stadium, which kicks offa final leg of a planetary peregrinationthat ends this fall in London, was good fun polished to a delirious sheen. FrontmanChris Martinand his longtime mates – guitarist Jonny Buckland, bass player Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – unveiled a two-hour-plus medley of hits woven into a technological tapestry that included light-up bracelets, 3-D glasses and endless fireworks and confetti. Call it a sing-a-long for the ages. The multi-part shows that make up the Music Of The Spheres World Tour finds the band digging deep into its many albums but with an emphasis on "Music Of The Spheres" (2021) and "Moon Music" (2024). The tour, which has already crossed the $1 billion sales mark, kicked off back in 2022. Coldplay will reprise their Stanford gig June 1, before moving to Las Vegas for two shows, and then on to Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Tennessee and Florida. They'll hit Toronto and Hull, England before wrapping this mega-tour with 10 dates at London's Wembley Stadium. The last Coldplay show from this record-setting event is September 8. Catch them while you can. 1. Higher Power 2. Adventure of a Lifetime 3. Paradise 4. The Scientist 5. Viva La Vida 6. Hymn for the Weekend 7. Magic 8. God Put A Smile Upon Your Face 9. Yellow 10. All My Love 10. People of the Pride 11. Clocks 12. We Pray 13. Infinity Sign 13. Something Just Like This 14. My Universe 15. A Sky Full of Stars 16. Sparks 17. The Jumbotron Song 18. Fix You 19. Good Feelings 20. Feelslikeimfallinginlove This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Coldplay setlist: All the songs on Music of the Spheres World Tour

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Army estimates Trump's military parade could cost $16 million in damage to D.C.New Foto - Army estimates Trump's military parade could cost $16 million in damage to D.C.

The cost to repair Washington, D.C., streets after the upcoming military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary could cost as much as $16 million, according to U.S. military officials. That's part of an estimated $45 million total cost forthe June 14 military parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The cost estimates have fluctuated as planning continues. In an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" earlier this month, the presidentdefended the cost of the parade, calling it "peanuts compared to the value of doing it." "We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world. And we're going to celebrate it," Trump added. The parade will be part of a massive celebration in downtown Washington that includes a number of events, historical displays and a demonstration by the Army's famous parachute team, the Golden Knights. The parade itself will include about 130 vehicles, including 28 M1A1 tanks, 28 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 28 Stryker armored fighting vehicles and a number of vehicles towing artillery launchers. More than 50 helicopters will also participate in an "extensive flyover" in the nation's capital. The event will also bring more than 9,000 soldiers from around the country to Washington, about 7,000 of whom will march in the parade itself. The event will also include at least eight Army bands, and some troops will ride on the nearly three dozen horses and two mules expected to march as part of a historical section of the parade. The soldiers visiting Washington for the parade will be housed in government buildings, including the Department of Agriculture building and a General Services Administration building. A few thousand others will bunk at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The troops are expected to eat military rations called meals ready to eat, or MREs, during their stay. Trump had long wanted a military parade during his first term. But it was canceled over concerns about cost and the optics of a military parade in the nation's capital that could be seen as akin to the kind commonly seen in Moscow, Beijing or Pyongyang, North Korea. The inclusion of tanks in a potential parade also drew concerns about what their tracks might do to the streets of Washington. The Army is preparing for the potential harm to Washington streets with several measures it hopes will avert damage. These include using 1-inch-thick steel plates, some as long as 20 feet, at places along the parade route where the tanks must turn and where those turns could cause the most damage to the streets. The addition of the steel plates is expected to cost the Army about $3 million, officials said. The tanks are also being outfitted with new track pads to create separation between the metal track and the ground, the officials said. Army officials said they believe these measures will keep the damage to a minimum and bring the cost of repairing any damage down significantly. "We are targeting those areas that we have concerns, which primarily are areas where the tracked vehicles are going to have to turn sharply," said Col. Jesse Curry, the executive officer for the Army Corps of Engineers. "We are not particularly concerned that this staging area and the routes have been selected to really minimize the risk from weight and damage. But really, those areas where tanks have to turn, particularly the areas where the surface of the pavement, we typically receive an exaggerated level of stress." The parade route itself will follow Constitution Avenue along the National Mall from 23rd Street to around 15th Street. The roughly 50 aircraft will include Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, including several special operations variants. Also planned to fly are several historic aircraft, including World War II-era B-25s, P-51s and Vietnam-era helicopters. The parade is expected to last roughly 90 minutes and will be broken into eras: the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Global War on Terror, the modern Army and the future. The Army's Golden Knights will jump during the presentation about the Army's future and plan to deliver an American flag to Trump. In the early-May "Meet the Press" interview, Trump defended himself against claims that the military parade was for his birthday, reiterating that the Army's 250th birthday and Flag Day are also on June 14. "My birthday happens to be on Flag Day," he said. "I view it for Flag Day, not necessarily my birthday. Somebody put it together. But no, I think we're going to do something on June 14, maybe, or somewhere around there. But I think June 14. It's a very important day."

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North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos showNew Foto - North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show

New satellite images show North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that has been laying on its side and partially submerged since a botched launch last week. While the purpose of the objects is unclear, experts told CNN they could be used to help get the ship back upright, or protect it from the prying eyes of drones. The stricken destroyer was the country's newest warship and was meant to be a triumph of North Korea's ambitiousnaval modernization effort. Instead, a malfunction in the launch mechanism on May 21 caused the stern to slide prematurely into the water, crushing parts of the hull and leaving the bow stranded on the shipway, state media KCNA reported, in a rare admission of bad news. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the failed launch in the northeastern city of Chongjin, called it a "criminal act" and ordered the country to swiftly repair the as-yet-unnamed ship before the late-June plenary session of the ruling Workers' Party, calling it a matter of national honor. Officials have since scrambled to undo the damage and punish those they claim are responsible,detaining four peoplein recent days, including the shipyard's chief engineer. Analysts say it appears balloons are being used in North Korea's effort to swiftly repair the destroyer. "It looks like what appear to be balloons have been installed not to refloat the ship, but to prevent the ship from further flooding," said Rep. Yu Yong-weon, a South Korean National Assembly lawmaker and military analyst. Retired United States Navy Cpt. Carl Schuster said if the objects are indeed balloons, they could have one of two purposes – either to prevent "low- to mid-level drone reconnaissance," or to reduce the stress on the part of the ship still stranded on the pier. "That is the area that is most likely to have been damaged, suffered the most severe damage and remains under intense stress while the forward area remains out of the water," he said. Nick Childs, senior fellow for naval forces and maritime security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said North Korea could be in danger of further damaging the ship if it's using balloons to keep it afloat or raise it. "It is highly likely that the ship is under quite a lot of stress anyway," and lifting from above could compound those stresses, he said. Normal procedure would be to get as much buoyancy as possible in the ship and then raise it from below, Childs said. According to satellite images shared by Maxar Technologies, more than a dozen white, balloon-like objects have been deployed around the destroyer since May 23. Based on the objects' shape and what appear to be tail fins, they could be smaller versions of what are known as aerostat aircraft, balloons with a slight resemblance to dirigibles, defense experts told CNN. Like blimps, dirigibles get buoyancy from a lifting gas that allows them to float in air or in water. The images don't appear to show any flotation bladders supporting the hull or the body of the ship, Schuster said – something the US might use in such a situation. He added that North Korea's maritime industry might not be advanced enough for such techniques. North Korean state media had previously reported that the damage was less severe than initially feared, and that there were no holes in the hull, though it was scratched along the side and some seawater had entered the stern. It estimated repairs could take about 10 days – though analysts are skeptical. Schuster had previously told CNN that repair work could take up to six months, depending on how far the hull damage extends, how much water entered the warship, and how much "salt crust" might have formed on metal surfaces such as joints. The ship's precarious position also makes the salvage operation unusually complex. "Having it half in and half out of the water is basically the worst possible situation," said Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at CNA, a nonprofit specializing in defense research. He added that the operation would be simpler if the ship had fully capsized into the water, or if it had fallen over entirely on land. "But as it's half on land and half on water – if you try to pull the sunken half out, you're risking twisting and breaking the keel," Eveleth said, referring to the structural spine running along the ship's bottom. "And if you do that, the whole ship is junk." Childs said North Korea may have to cut the ship into pieces and then try to salvage what it can because righting it from its current position is an extremely complex task. "Very often the only way you clear the dock … is to dismantle at least part of the ship to make the operation easier, right what you have left and tow it away and make a decision on whether you rebuild it or scrap it," he said. CNN's Jessie Yeung contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 1)

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: "Sunday Morning" interviews Elon MuskDavid Pogue reports. PREVIEW:Elon Musk says he's "disappointed" by Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and what it means for DOGE PREVIEW:Elon Musk says he doesn't "entirely agree" with Trump administration, explains why he feels "stuck in a bind" For more info: SpaceXDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ALMANAC: June 1"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. ARTS: The wonderfully weird world of artist Luigi SerafiniRome artist Luigi Serafini became a cult rock star of the art world with the 1981 publication of his surreal and whimsical book, "Codex Seraphinianus." Filled with uncanny creatures and unintelligible language, the book's inspiration came, Serafini muses, either from aliens, or his cat. Today, Serafini's apartment is an embodiment of his humorous, reality-bending worldview – one from which he is in danger of being evicted. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports. For more info: Luigi Serafini (Wizard Gallery)Exhibition:"From Serafini to Luigi: The Egg, the Skeleton, the Rainbow,"at the Labirinto della Masone, Fontanellato, Emilia-Romagna (through July 13)"Codex Seraphinianus: 40th Anniversary Edition"by Luigi Serafini (Rizzoli), in Hardcover, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.org MUSIC: Seth MacFarlane's talents, from comedy to crooningSeth MacFarlane gained success as a young man with the animated comedy hit "Family Guy." But his other love is the Great American Songbook, which he features in his nightclub act. He is now releasing a new album, "Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements," in which MacFarlane performs songs that had been arranged for Frank Sinatra but never previously recorded. He talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about how his career aspirations once diverged from music to animation – and how they swerved back. You can stream Seth MacFarlane performing "Give Me the Simple Life," from his album "Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements," by clicking on the Spotify embed below: For more info: Seth MacFarlane on Instagram"Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements"by Seth MacFarlane is available June 6"Family Guy"on FoxVibrato Grill Jazz Club, Beverly Hills, Calif. BOOKS: Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern on projecting "A Different Kind of Power"Jacinda Ardern was 37 when she was elected prime minister of New Zealand, becoming the world's youngest female head of government. After leaving office two years ago, she moved to Boston, where she's serving as a fellow at Harvard University. She's also written a new book, "A Different Kind of Power." Ardern talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about her experience leading a nation (including passing a ban on semi-automatic firearms); the importance of exhibiting kindness and empathy in politics; and the challenges of being a working mother, after giving birth while in office. For more info: "A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir"by Jacinda Ardern (Crown), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available June 3 viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgThe Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern, senior fellow, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard University PASSAGE: In memoriam"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. TV: The return of "The Gilded Age"The HBO series "The Gilded Age," a dramatization of the clash between Old Money elites and New Money robber barons in late-19th century New York City, is returning for its third season. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with stars Morgan Spector and Denée Benton about playing a rapacious captain of industry and a journalistic advocate for equal rights in an era of great social upheaval in America. Rocca also talks with Morgan Library & Museum director Colin Bailey and history professor Edward O'Donnell about how the Gilded Age wealthy pulled the levers of powers, and its impact on rich and poor Americans. To watch a trailer for Season 3 of "The Gilded Age," click on the video player below: For more info: "The Gilded Age"premieres June 22 on HBO and streams on HBO MaxThe Morgan Library & Museum, New York CityHistorian Edward O'DonnellMorgan Spector on InstagramDenée Benton on Instagram BOOKS: Bill Clinton and James Patterson on their new thriller, "The First Gentleman"After collaborating on two #1 New York Times bestsellers, former President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson have teamed up for their third book: "The First Gentleman," in which the commander-in-chief is a woman – and her husband stands accused of murder. The two sat down with correspondent Tracy Smith to describe how their writing process, and their friendship, has evolved, and whether – at a time of so much political craziness – there is an appetite for a Washington-based thriller. READ AN EXCERPT:"The First Gentleman" by Bill Clinton and James Patterson For more info: "The First Gentleman: A Thriller"by Bill Clinton and James Patterson (‎Little, Brown & Co.), in Hardcover, Large Print Trade Paperback, eBook and Audio formats, available June 2 viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgjamespatterson.com HARTMAN: A three-year-old's lesson: "Don't be afraid"Three-year-old Bridger Peabody, of Strasburg, Colo., had a fear of the dark. But when his grandmother fell and hit her head, he overcame his fear to venture outside, into the darkness, to retrieve her phone from the car. Steve Hartman reports on a child's true courage. SUNDAY PROFILE: A conversation with Bill ClintonTracy Smith reports. For more info: Clinton Foundation COMMENTARY: Faith Salie offers her two cents on the end of the pennyThe U.S. Treasury announced that, by early next year, it will cease making new pennies, which cost almost four times to make what they are actually worth. But "Sunday Morning" contributor Faith Salie says that, while phasing out the one-cent coin might make sense, its loss is more than what we can calculate. FROM THE ARCHIVE:Nancy Giles on the history of the penny (Video) For more info: faithsalie.com NATURE: Fur seals WEB EXCLUSIVES: GALLERY:Summer music heats up 2025Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Meet the grandson of our 10th president (YouTube Video)President John Tyler, who was born in 1790, had a son when he was 63 years old; his son was 75 when Harrison Ruffin Tyler was born in 1928 – three generations that spanned more than 200 years, by the time "Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca caught up with Harrison (then 83) in this report that originally aired Feb. 19, 2012. [Harrison Tyler died on May 25, 2025, at age 96.] MARATHON:2025 Tony-nominated shows and performers (YouTube Video)It's time to celebrate the best of Broadway! Watch "Sunday Morning" interviews with the creatives on stage and behind the scenes of this year's Tony Award-nominated shows. [And don't miss the Tony Awards ceremony broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ June 8.] The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on CBSNews.com, CBS.com andParamount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us onTwitter/X;Facebook;Instagram;YouTube;TikTok;Bluesky; and atcbssundaymorning.com. You can also download the free"Sunday Morning" audio podcastatiTunesand atPlay.it. Now you'll never miss the trumpet! Trump says Musk is "not really leaving" as DOGE savings lag behind projections How a toddler's brave walk into the darkness to get help inspired his family California track and field final begins with new rules for transgender athletes

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Megyn Kelly slams Beyoncé for including footage of her in "Cowboy Carter" tour visuals: 'She could play the victim'

Ivan Apfel/Getty; Alex Slitz/Getty Megyn Kellyis having a meltdown over her unexpected inclusion inBeyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour. The political commentator responded to the Grammy-winning artist splicing footage of one of her on-air interviews into the visuals for the musician's ongoing tour, which blurred Kelly's face and also featured the brief inclusion of other media clips containing commentary about her foray into the country genre. Though Kelly's face is not explicitly recognizable, the former Fox News host slammed the inclusion onThursday's episode of her eponymous SiriusXMshow. "It recently came to my attention that Beyoncé', who's on some world tour right now reinventing herself as a country star, is running videotape during the show of yours truly," Kelly began. The clip in question, Kelly clarified, hailed from her conversation withSky News Australialast year, in which she mocked the country album and the way it had been marketed as if Beyoncé were "Jesus incarnated" and "here to rescue country music." "She is considered untouchable," Kelly continued. "You're not allowed to rip on her, by the way. You're not allowed to rip on Michelle Obama, either, but we do. Too bad. The more untouchable you tell me somebody is, the more likely I am to want to hit them." She lamented that the music superstar "had to scour the internet to find anybody who offered any criticism of this move [into country] whatsoever," adding, "Here is another one of the most privileged, beloved women in the world, and richest based on her own fortune ... but still has to look for the one sliver where she could play the victim and be aggrieved because big bad Megyn Kelly said something completely milquetoast about her entry into country music." Brooke Sutton/Getty Kelly then compared the inclusion to her previous spat withGeorge Clooney, who caused great offense when hequestioned her career as a journalist last month. Speaking with fellow Broadway starPatti LuPone, Clooney — currently portraying broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow inGood Night, and Good Luck— said at the time,  "I'm not quite sure what she has done to be a journalist." "He's George f---ing Clooney. She's Beyoncé, but they can't take the mildest criticism," Kelly griped. Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to Beyoncé's rep for comment. The Cowboy Carter tour kicked off in Los Angeles on April 28 and is set to conclude in Las Vegas on July 26. The music icon recently won the 2025 Grammy for Best Country Album, becoming the first Black woman to do so. She has spoken candidly aboutnot feeling welcome within the country genredespite her Texan roots. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Megyn Kelly slams Beyoncé for including footage of her in “Cowboy Carter” tour visuals: 'She could play the victim'

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Israeli military says it killed Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar on May 13New Foto - Israeli military says it killed Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar on May 13

(Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas' Gaza chief on May 13, confirming what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this week. Mohammad Sinwar was the target of an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza earlier this month. Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he had been killed. Mohammad Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the Palestinian militant group's deceased leader and mastermind of the October 2023 attack on Israel. Hamas has neither confirmed nor denied his death. (Reporting by James MackenzieEditing by Frances Kerry)

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New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist researchNew Foto - New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

New Orleans celebrated the return and burial of the remains of 19 African American people whose skulls had been sent to Germany for racist research practices in the 19th century. On Saturday, a multifaith memorial service including a jazz funeral, one of the city's most distinct traditions, paid tribute to the humanity of those coming home to their final resting place at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. "We ironically know these 19 because of the horrific thing that happened to them after their death, the desecration of their bodies," said Monique Guillory, president of Dillard University, a historically Black private liberal arts college, which spearheaded the receipt of the remains on behalf of the city. "This is actually an opportunity for us to recognize and commemorate the humanity of all of these individuals who would have been denied, you know, such a respectful send-off and final burial." The 19 people are all believed to have died from natural causes between 1871 and 1872 at Charity Hospital, which served people of all races and classes in New Orleans during the height of White supremacist oppression in the 1800s. The hospital shuttered following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The remains sat in 19 wooden boxes in the university's chapel during a service Saturday that also included music from the Kumbuka African Drum and Dance Collective. A New Orleans physician provided the skulls of the 19 people to a German researcher engaged in phrenological studies — the debunked belief that a person's skull could determine innate racial characteristics. "All kinds of experiments were done on Black bodies living and dead," said Dr. Eva Baham, a historian who led Dillard University's efforts to repatriate the individuals' remains. "People who had no agency over themselves." In 2023, the University of Leipzig in Germany reached out to the City of New Orleans to find a way to return the remains, Guillory said. The University of Leipzig did not immediately respond to a request for comment. "It is a demonstration of our own morality here in New Orleans and in Leipzig with the professors there who wanted to do something to restore the dignity of these people," Baham said. Dillard University researchers say more digging remains to be done, including to try and track down possible descendants. They believe it is likely that some of the people had been recently freed from slavery. "These were really poor, indigent people in the end of the 19th century, but … they had names, they had addresses, they walked the streets of the city that we love," Guillory said. "We all deserve a recognition of our humanity and the value of our lives." For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

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Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning 'Northern Exposure' and 'Young Sheldon' actress, dies at 71New Foto - Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning 'Northern Exposure' and 'Young Sheldon' actress, dies at 71

Emmy-winningactress Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her role on the TV series "Northern Exposure," has died. She was 71. Mahaffey's publicist Jillian Roscoe confirmed to USA TODAY the actress died Friday, May 30, after a battle withcancer. Her five-decade career included performances on the Broadway stage, countless television appearances and roles in films such as "Seabiscuit," "Sully," "Jungle 2 Jungle" and "No Pay, Nudity." Mahaffey earned a supporting actressDaytime Emmy nominationin 1980 for her role in the NBC soap opera "The Doctors." In 1992, she would win aPrimetime Emmyfor best supporting actress in a drama series for her role as Eve in "Northern Exposure." Most recently, Mahaffey appeared in the Apple TV+ thriller "Echo 3," "The 8th Day" and the film"French Exit,"for which she earned anIndependent Spirit Awardsupporting actress nomination. 'As close as family':Loretta Swit honored by 'M*A*S*H' co-stars Alan Alda, Jamie Farr Born and raised in Indonesia until the age of 11, Mahaffey also lived in Nigeria, Texas and England. She is survived by her husband Joseph Kell and her daughter Alice. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses," her husband said in a statement. "She will be missed." Her daughter, who starred in the 2010 film "Summer Eleven," which Mahaffey produced and appeared in (Kell directed), said in a post on Instagram: "don't really have the words to say right now. cancer sucks. i'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. i know that's where you'll be💕🪽 i know we'll see each other again someday. i love you infinity much." View this post on Instagram A post shared by alice richards (@aliceziolkoski) After her regular role as Ashley Bennett on "The Doctors," Mahaffey began a steady stream of TV appearances including recurring roles as Alma Hodge, the devious ex-wife of Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan) over nine episodes (2006-2007) on "Desperate Housewives," the teacher Victoria MacElroy (2017-2020) on "Young Sheldon," and on theNetflix comedy "Dead to Me," as Christina Applegate's mother-in law, Lorna Harding, for nine episodes (2019-2022). Mahaffey also had guest appearances on comedies such as "Cheers," "Seinfeld" and "Newhart." George Wendt:'Cheers' stars Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger and Rhea Perlman pay tribute Mahaffey's early career included Broadway plays such as "Dracula," in which she performed with Raul Julia. She also won two Obie Awards for off-Broadway plays "Top Girls" at the Public Theatre and for Alan Bennett's "Talking Heads" at the Minetta Lane. Her other theater credits include playing Desdemona in "Othello" opposite Morgan Freeman, and Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" with Tom Hulce. What's everyone talking about?Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him atmikegsnider&@mikegsnider.bsky.social&@mikesnider& msnider@usatoday.com This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Valerie Mahaffey dead: 'Young Sheldon,' 'Northern Exposure' star dies

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Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning 'Northern Exposure' and 'Young Sheldon' actress, dies at 71

Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning 'Northern Exposure' and 'Young Sheldon' actress, dies at 71 Emmy-winningactress Valerie Mahaf...
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I Have a Major Theory About 'And Just Like That' Season 3—and OG 'Sex and the City' Fans Are Gonna Love itNew Foto - I Have a Major Theory About 'And Just Like That' Season 3—and OG 'Sex and the City' Fans Are Gonna Love it

In one of the fastest new season turnarounds in recent memory,And Just Like That…is back with season three—and things are off toa slow but totally solid start. The first episode ofAnd Just Like Thatseason threeis alreadystreaming on Max(Or HBO? Or HBO Max? I dunno,ask Jean Smart). So far, Carrie is doing long-distance with Aidan, Miranda is sleeping with a very familiar looking nun, LTW has a Michelle Obama quandary,Seemais serving up a Hollywood movie ending on a dilapidated pier and Charlotte…well, she has another dog plotline. But what will happen next?! After watching the first episode of the new season, I have a prediction—and I think fans of the originalSex and the Citywill like my theory. Craig Blankenhorn/Max As the credits rolled (and Carriedidn'thave a voiceover saying, "And just like that…"—more on this in a minute), I couldn't help but wonder, are we finally getting back to the show's roots? My theory: This season will be the closest one yet to the OGSex and the City. I have a few reasons to think this. First of all, the new characters are much more solidified now. We know them. We love them. We aren't confused as to why Carrie is spending so much time with her realtor anymore. In a great way, for the first time, we aren't introducing major new characters. Like with the original series, the new faces we meet (like Rosie) are clearly guest stars who will provide minor storylines at best. And while the new season three gang stands at five members instead of the original four, this feels much more manageable—and much more likeSATC—without usalsohaving to follow Che and Nya (and too much of Anthony's plotline) as well. This, plus the absence of any life-altering events like a spouse's death, makes the whole thing feel much more episodic, likeSATC. Craig Blankenhorn/Max And finally, the end of the episode seems to hint that we're getting back to our roots in a big (but not Big) way—albeit with a twist. No more podcast. No more trying to force Carrie into some career she was never intended for. Carrie sits down at her laptop and begins to type, complete withSex and the City-esque voiceover.And, we ditch Carrie saying, "And just like that…" as her final line (although she does slip it into dialogue in the middle of a convo with Anthony earlier—TBD ifthatbecomes a thing this season). Seeing Carrie back at her laptop, after an episode free of deaths or wild twists or new characters or too many characters is refreshing. It takes me back to why I fell in love with the series and the characters in the first place. The one big twist with the laptop though? Carrie doesn't write in the first person. Her text (and voiceover) says, "The woman wondered what she had gotten herself into." The woman?! At least this is a Peloton-free twist I can get on board with. Here's to more ofAnd Just Like Thatfeeling likeSex and the City!New episodes air Thursdays on Max. 16 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

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I Have a Major Theory About ‘And Just Like That’ Season 3—and OG ‘Sex and the City’ Fans Are Gonna Love it

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Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die'New Foto - Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die'

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst posted a sarcastic apology video following a viral moment when she told a town hall audience member that"we all are going to die"in response to concerns over Medicaid cuts. The Iowa Republican's original comments came at a town hall in Parkersburg on May 30, while she was answering a question about cuts to Medicaid inPresident Donald Trump's tax packagethat the Senate is poised to consider. During Ernst's answer, someone in the audience interrupted her to shout, "people will die!" Ernst replied by saying, "People are not — well, we all are going to die. For heaven's sakes, folks." The comment instantly drew national attention and received widespread condemnation from Democrats who have criticized the impact of the potential Medicaid cuts. Ernst posted a video to her Instagram story May 31 where she spoke directly to camera, apparently from a cemetery. "Hello everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for a statement that I made yesterday at my town hall," she began, before describing the incident. More:What's in Trump's big tax bill? Here's what you need to know. "I made an incorrect assumption that everyone in the auditorium understood that yes, we are all going to perish from this Earth," she said. "So I apologize. And I'm really, really glad that I did not have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well. "But for those that would like to see eternal and everlasting life, I encourage you to embrace my lord and savior, Jesus Christ," she added. More:'Don't know how we will survive': Medicaid cuts could put this group of mothers in peril The Congressional Budget Officeestimates that Trump's tax bill will reduce federal Medicaid spendingby $723 billion over a decade and could increase the number of uninsured people by 7.6 million. At the Parkersburg town hall, Ernst said the goal of the bill is to make sure that people who are not eligible for Medicaid benefits don't receive them. "What you don't want to do is listen to me when I say that we are going to focus on those that are most vulnerable," Ernst said. "Those that meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid, we will protect. We will protect them. Medicaid is extremely important here in the state of Iowa. If you don't want to listen, that's fine." Later that day she blamed "hysteria that's out there coming from the left" for the response to her initial comments. Stephen Gruber-Miller covers the Iowa Statehouse and politics for The Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached by email atsgrubermil@registermedia.comor on X at@sgrubermiller. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register:Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology following viral Medicaid comments

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Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die'

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Germany's new chancellor, Merz, to meet Trump in Washington on ThursdayNew Foto - Germany's new chancellor, Merz, to meet Trump in Washington on Thursday

BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will travel to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, German and U.S. officials said on Saturday. This will be Merz's first visit to the United States since taking office on May 6, and comes amid high tensions between the trans-Atlantic partners over trade and the Russian war in Ukraine. The visit was confirmed by a German government spokesman and a White House official. (Reporting by Andreas Rinke and Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Sarah Marsh; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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Jackie Chan Didn't Train for 'Karate Kid: Legends': 'I Don't Need to Anymore. I've Been Training Every Day for 64 Years'New Foto - Jackie Chan Didn't Train for 'Karate Kid: Legends': 'I Don't Need to Anymore. I've Been Training Every Day for 64 Years'

Jackie Chan is back. Not that he ever went away, but Chan returns as Han in "Karate Kid: Legends," the latest installment in the film franchise. This time around, he's in China mentoring his young nephew, Li (Ben Wang). When Li is forced to move to New York City, he finds himself tussling with a bully at school, and winds up in the Five Boroughs Tournament. Han comes along to train Li in martial arts, while Danny LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), the original Karate Kid, arrives from California to teach Li karate. More from Variety Box Office: 'Karate Kid: Legends' Chops Off $7.5 Million Opening Day, 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible' Still Leading Charts Michael Cera Got to Meet Jackie Chan on Their Press Tours, but 'I Think He Thought I Was a Competition Winner': 'Who Is This Person? What's Going On?' 'Karate Kid: Legends' Star Ben Wang Did Most of His Own Stunts in That Final Fight: 'He Took Some Hard Hits' "I feel like this film understands a really specific and fundamental difference between Hong Kong martial arts, which is all about the choreography and the moves, and American martial arts where it's all about basically punching," says director Jonathan Entwistle. Chan, who first joined the franchise in the 2010 "Karate Kid" starring Jaden Smith, says he didn't need any training for this new entry. The 71-year-old says, "I don't need to anymore. I've been training every day for 64 years. I've been fighting, fighting, fighting." Chan has been acting since the 1960s and is a legend of fight choreography. He performs all of his own stunts "Karate Kid: Legends." But he's slowed down with age. Chan laughs, "I'm not liked I used to be when I was 20, and could do a triple kick in the sky. Now, I do one kick." But, it's still all him. Chan says he passed on valuable advice to Wang. "I said, 'Ben, we do have a double for you, but you should do your own thing. The audience respects you more. When you use a double, you become lazy.'" In contrast, the 25-year-old Wang had a stricter training program. "I got a systematic ass-kicking," Wang says. While much of Li's journey is about building confidence in his moves, Wang says he spent a month and half before shooting even began working with the stunt team. "We kept going. It was five days of formal training, from morning to night, and then, I trained by myself on the weekend." Wang says the team had 90 days to get him to the point when he could "look okay doing a fight scene with Jackie Chan." Says Wang, "When Jackie showed up, he was nothing but helpful." As for Macchio, even though Netflix's "Cobra Kai" has ended, it didn't mean the end of Danny LaRusso. As soon as he finished that, he was on a plane to the set of "Karate Kid: Legends." But his training began before he even got to set. "It was a different stunt team, and they sent me videos in advance, and I worked on certain pieces," Macchio explains. When he finally did get to set, everything came together. He recalls that moment when he arrived. With Wang becoming the new Karate Kid, and the baton being passed on, Macchio smiles, "I helped build the foundation to this house, but I felt like I was at somebody else's house." What does Chan think of Wang? Chan beams with pride, "He's like my young Jackie Chan." And so, a new Karate Kid legend is born. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Jackie Chan Didn’t Train for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’: ‘I Don’t Need to Anymore. I’ve Been Training Every Day for 64 Years’

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Taylor Swift buys back masters, shares new info about "Reputation"

Taylor Swift announced Friday she has bought back her first six studio albums, themasters of which were soldto celebrity manager Scooter Braun in 2019 and later to Shamrock Capital. "I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening," Swift wrote ina lettershared on her website. "I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made… now belongs… to me." After the masters were sold in 2019, Swift said she would rerecord the albums, so she would own the updated versions. She has released four: "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)" in 2021, and "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" and "1989 (Taylor's Version)" in 2023. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the rerecording of "Reputation," originally released in 2017, for years, but Swift said in her letter that she hasn't even rerecorded a quarter of that album. "The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it," she wrote. "To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those first 6 that I thought couldn't be improved upon by redoing it." However, she added the unreleased vault tracks — songs she wrote at the time but were cut from the tracklist — may be released in the future. She has included songs "From the Vault" on each of her rerecorded albums. "There will be a time (if you're into the idea) for the unreleased Vault tracks from that album to hatch," she wrote. Swift teased in her2023 Person of the Year interview with Time magazinethat the "Reputation" vault tracks are "fire." The pop star also said she has finished rerecording her debut, self-titled album, which was originally released in 2006, and said she loves how it sounds now. "Those 2 albums can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right, if that would be something you guys would be excited about," she wrote. Swift thanked her fans in her letter, saying the support they showed her rerecorded albums and herrecord-breaking Eras Touris why she was able to buy back her music. Swift has been an advocate for artists owning their own music and noted she is "extremely heartened by the conversations this saga has reignited" in the industry. "Every time a new artist tells me they negotiated to own their master recordings in their record contract because of this fight, I'm reminded of how important it was for all of this to happen," she wrote. She also praised Shamrock Capital "for being the first people to ever offer" her the chance to buy the masters to her first six albums. "This was a business deal to them, but I really felt like they saw it for what it was to me: My memories and my sweat and my handwriting and my decades of dreams," she wrote. California track and field final begins with new rules for transgender athletes Reporter's Notebook: Words of wisdom from college graduation speeches How a toddler's brave walk into the darkness to get help inspired his family

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Taylor Swift buys back masters, shares new info about "Reputation"

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India's monsoon floods kill at least 22 people in the country's northeastNew Foto - India's monsoon floods kill at least 22 people in the country's northeast

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Landslides and flash flooding triggered by days of torrential monsoon rains in India's northeast have killed at least 22 people, officials said Saturday. Five people, including three from a single family, were killed on Saturday when their homes were buried in a mudslide in Assam state's Guwahati city, an official flood bulletin said. In neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh state, which borders China, seven people were killed on Friday when their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. Two others drowned in a separate incident in the state. Eight people were killed in the states of Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya in the last 24 hours due to floods and mudslides brought on by the rains, according to official figures. Meanwhile in Assam, authorities disconnected the electricity in several areas to reduce the risk of electrocution, state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Heavy rains also led to flooding in many urban areas of Assam's capital city of Guwahati, leading to long power outages Friday night and prompting authorities to shut schools and colleges on Saturday. India's weather agency has forecast more heavy rains in the region in the coming days. India's annual June-September monsoon season offers respite from intense summer heat. But the rains that are crucial for crops planted during the season often cause extensive damage, particularly in the northeast, which is considered one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Scientists say monsoons are becoming more erratic because of extreme weather and global warming, leading to frequent landslides and flash floods in India's Himalayan north.

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India's monsoon floods kill at least 22 people in the country's northeast

India's monsoon floods kill at least 22 people in the country's northeast GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Landslides and flash flooding trigg...
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19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mallNew Foto - 19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall

A 19-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a shooting at a mall in Michigan that injured two people, according to police. TheMeridian Township Police Departmentsaid the shooting occurred on Friday, May 30, at the Meridian Mall in Okemos, around 7 miles from Lansing. Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of gunfire in the parking lot near Dick's Sporting Goods. Those involved fled the area before the police arrived, according to the department. Two people suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, the department said. Officers later identified and interviewed the involved individuals at a local hospital. Following the interviews, officers took the 19-year-old woman from Lansing into custody, police said. Police did not share what possible charges the unidentified woman could face. The conditions of the two injured individuals are unclear. USA TODAY contacted Meridian Township police on May 31 but has not received a response. Now the police are asking for the public's assistance in finding the vehicles believed to be involved in the shooting, including a burgundy sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry with dark-tinted windows and dark colored rims, and a black sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu with tinted windows. Once police secured the area, they said, "There is no threat to the public at this time." The mall has also since reopened for business, according to the department. Police said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Meridian Township Police Department at 517-853-4800. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:2 injured, 19-year-old woman arrested after Michigan mall shooting

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19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall

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Sydney Sweeney Confirms She Is Single and 'Loving It' Post-Jonathan Davino SplitNew Foto - Sydney Sweeney Confirms She Is Single and 'Loving It' Post-Jonathan Davino Split

In March, it was reported that Sydney Sweeney had broken up with her long-time fiancé, Jonathan Davino, but theEuphoriastar held back on commenting—until now. In an interview withThe Timespublished Saturday, the actress confirmed the end of her relationship after three years being engaged. Sweeney was asked if she was in the midst of planning a wedding, to which she responded, "No." When asked if she is single, the star answered, "Yes." "I'm learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I'm loving it," Sweeney added. In late February,TMZreported that the couple had pushed back their wedding, which was set for May 2025. Sources told the publication that the event was "on hiatus" because of the couple's "busy schedule." In March 2025, a source toldUs Weekly,"Sydney and Jonathan have been having major issues but are not fully split. Things are not great right now, but they aren't throwing in the towel yet. They are working on their relationship but have called off the wedding for now." The couple was apparently struggling with Sweeney's busy work schedule. "She doesn't have a lot of downtime, and it causes tension in their relationship," the source said. "Sydney is really focused on her career. Jonathan wishes they were able to spend more quality time together." This meant that the spring wedding was "not happening, and they aren't having further discussions about it," the source said. "Sydney wanted to cancel everything and couldn't handle the stress." Around that same time, another source toldPeoplethat Sweeney and Davino had been "rocky for a long time" when they finally broke it off, and the actress was satisfied with the decision. "She's exactly where she wants to be," said the insider. "Most people would feel overwhelmed by her working schedule this year, but not Syd. She's all about working right now and very excited about all her projects. What did make her overwhelmed, though, was her relationship and her wedding. She didn't feel right about it." They continued to share that Sweeney is "in the middle of this magical career that she could only dream of a few years ago. This is what she wants to focus on right now." "She's not ready to settle down," they continued. "They only lasted for this long because it was hard for her to break it off. They didn't split because there is no love. They split because she just wants to focus on her career right now." You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)

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Sydney Sweeney Confirms She Is Single and ‘Loving It’ Post-Jonathan Davino Split

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Helen Mirren stuns actress roundtable by saying 'none of us are beautiful': 'We all have really different faces'New Foto - Helen Mirren stuns actress roundtable by saying 'none of us are beautiful': 'We all have really different faces'

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Helen Mirrendelightfully stunned her fellow leading ladies by declaring that "none of us are beauties" in a recent roundtable about their craft. The star, an Emmy contender for her work onMobLand, convened with the lovelyKathy Bates,Parker Posey,Niecy Nash-Betts,Cristin Milioti, andKeri RussellforThe Hollywood Reporter's drama actress roundtable, where they waxed poetic about beauty and some of the worst career advice they've received, including being told to lose weight ("I went home and ate a cookie" instead, quipped Nash-Betts) or get plastic surgery. Mirren's unexpected remark to her peers came after she revealed that she was told to get a nose job in her 20s. "Someone said, 'You'll never get work if you don't have a nose job,'" Mirren recalled. "I said no. I didn't want to be a pretty actress anyway. I elected to be not so pretty." Luke Varley/Paramount+ When Bates remarked that an artist's "amazing performance" makes them "beautiful," Mirren said, "Looking at our faces around this table, none of us are beautiful." Bates quipped in response, "Oh, get out of town! I feel more beautiful than I have in my entire life." But Mirren doubled down. "We're not. None of us are beauties," the Oscar wi said. "We all have really different faces, very interesting faces." "Kathy's like, 'Speak for yourself,'" Russell quipped in response, laughing. Bates, who has since spoken out about her health struggles, also recounted an agent advising her to keep her ovarian cancer diagnosis private back in 2003 in fear of her becoming the "poster child for ovarian cancer." The cancer survivor told the roundtable, "I think if I had come out at that point, maybe it would have helped some people." Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. TheMatlockstar recently spoke about struggling to book roles because she did not always have typical Hollywood star looks, tellingVanity Fairin an interview published earlier this week that the lateGarry Marshall declined to cast herin 1991'sFrankie and Johnnybecause he couldn't envision her as a love interest. (The film is an adaptation of the stage playFrankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune;Bates originated the role of Frankie.) "He couldn't make the leap that people would see me onscreen kissing someone," Bates said. "Me actually kissing a man onscreen — that would not be romantic." Thefull roundtable discussion premieres Sunday. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Helen Mirren stuns actress roundtable by saying 'none of us are beautiful': 'We all have really different faces'

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Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season beginsNew Foto - Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — With predictions for a busyhurricane seasonbeginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes. Experts are alarmed over the large-scalestaff reductions, travel and training restrictions and grantcut-offssince PresidentDonald Trumptook office at both theFederal Emergency Management Agency, which prepares for and responds to hurricanes, and theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks and forecasts them. "My nightmare is a major catastrophic storm hitting an area that is reeling from the impact of all of this nonsense from the Trump administration and people will die. And that could happen in Florida, that could happen in Texas, that could happen in South Carolina," said Susan Cutter, the director of the Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute at the University of South Carolina. Representatives of both NOAA and FEMA say the agencies are prepared. Experts: DOGE cuts diminish FEMA About 2,000 full-time staff have left FEMA since Trump took office in January, a loss of roughly one-third of the agency's full-time workforce, amid Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mandated cuts. Scholars who study emergency management are concerned by both the reduction in capacity and the "brain drain" of experienced staff. "There's really been a brain drain within FEMA in addition to the loss of overall employees," said Samantha Montano, who teaches emergency management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She noted that many who left were in critical management positions. The agency is run by an acting chief,David Richardson, a former Marine Corps officer who served overseas and worked as the Department of Homeland Security's assistant secretary for countering weapons of mass destruction. He does not appear to have any experience in managing disasters. Emergency management requires knowing where to get things, who to call, how things work and how to get it done quickly — which comes from experience and establishing relationships with state officials, Montano and Cutter said. What's happening reminds former Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Craig Fugate of 2005, the yearHurricane Katrinadevastated Louisiana andexposed inexperienced and poorly prepared governmentsat all levels, especially the then-FEMA chief who came from a horse-rearing association. Fugate said he's especially worried about top experienced disaster people leaving FEMA. FEMA canceled various emergency management trainings this spring, moved others online and restricted travel to events such as the National Hurricane Conference. Some trainings have resumed. "Given the reduction in staffing, being unable to do trainings, participate in conferences, there's potential that the federal government's ability is diminished,'' said former Florida Emergency Management chief Bryan Koon, now president of the disaster preparedness firm IEM. FEMA has alsocut disaster resilience programs. Making areas more survivable saves up to $13 for every dollar spent, said Lori Peek, director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado. The federal government promises to be ready for hurricane season, which runs through November. "FEMA is shifting from bloated DC-centric dead weight to a lean, deployable disaster force that empowers state actors to provide relief for their citizens," Associate FEMA Administrator Geoff Harbaugh said in a email. "FEMA is fully activated in preparation for hurricane season." FEMA's relationship with states Richardson promised to push more responsibilitiesto the states. He warned that the agency will only do what the law requires and shift more costs to states. But Koon noted that states haven't budgeted for FEMA's changes, adding: "The biggest issue right now is just the uncertainty." Some states — which coordinate disaster operations — are experienced in catastrophes, have well trained staff and will do fine, such as Texas and Florida, Fugate said. But it's the poorer states that worry the experts. The feds often pick up the entire bill in big disasters and most of it in smaller ones. In the Trump administration, disaster declarations have been denied or delayed. When disaster declarations were issuedfor nine stateslast week, some had been pending for two months and others were only partially approved. "We've just relied on FEMA for so much for so long and not knowing who's going to fill the gap and how we're going to fill it is really scary," said University at Albany emergency management professor Jeannette Sutton. Hurricane center dodges NOAA cuts NOAA, the parent agency of the National Weather Service, has undergone a series of dramatic job cuts, with some people then reinstated. A sizable chunk of the weather service's 121 local field offices as of late Marchhad vacancy rates of more than 20%, what's seen by outsiders as a critical level of understaffing. Local weather offices are crucial in helping people translate national warnings into what to do locally. "It should be all hands on deck and we're being hollowed out," former NWS director Louis Uccellini said. But the National Hurricane Center, which tracks and warns of hurricanes in the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean, has been spared. Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham and National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan said the agency is prepared for the season with the Miami-based storm center fully staffed and so are the planes that fly into storms. For the first time this year, the hurricane center will incorporateartificial intelligenceinto forecasting because it has shown to improve predictions generally, Brennan said. "Our services have never been better," Graham said. "Our ability to serve this country has never been better. And it will be this year as well." But beyond the hurricane center,weather balloons launches have been curtailedbecause of lack of staffing. In some places, balloon launches have dropped from twice a day to once a day. NOAA hopes to get more balloons launched if needed, Brennan said. Data from the balloons is crucial for understanding steering currents and needed for forecasts, Uccellini said. He said when hurricanes threatened during his tenure he would order the launch of several extra balloons in the Great Plains to help figure out if storms would hit the United States. "Hurricane forecasts, I'm expecting not to be as accurate this year because of that lack of balloon data,″ said former NOAA meteorologist Jeff Masters, now at Yale Climate Connections. ___ Aoun Angueira reported from San Diego. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP'sstandardsfor working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas atAP.org.

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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hamas is seeking amendments to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal forGaza, a senior official with the group told The Associated Press on Saturday, but U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called the Hamas response "totally unacceptable." The latest friction in negotiations comes as the fighting nears 20 months of war, and as desperation grows among hungry Palestinians and relatives of hostages in Gaza. The Hamas official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks, said proposed amendments focused on "the U.S. guarantees, the timing of hostage release, the delivery of aid and the withdrawal of Israeli forces." There were no details. A separate Hamas statement said the proposal aims for a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and an ensured flow of aid. It said 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 others would be released " in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners." Fifty-eight hostages remain and Israel believes 35 are dead. Witkoff on social media instead described a 60-day ceasefire deal that would free half the living hostages in Gaza and return half of those who have died. He urged Hamas to accept the framework proposal as the basis for talks that he said could begin next week. Israeli officials have approved theU.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. U.S. PresidentDonald Trumphas said negotiators were nearing a deal. A top Hamas official, Bassem Naim, accused Israel of disagreeing with agreed-upon provisions and alleged a "complete bias toward the other side" that he said violates the fairness of mediation. "We want the bloodshed to stop," Motasim, a man from the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, said of the talks. "I swear to God, we are tired." Desperation rises inside Gaza Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hungermounts following Israel's monthslong blockadeof the territory. The WFP said the aid, mostly flour, was taken before the trucks could reach their destination. A witness in the southern city of Khan Younis, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal, told the AP the U.N. convoy was stopped at a makeshift roadblock and offloaded by desperate civilians in their thousands. The nearly three-month blockade on Gaza has pushed the population of over 2 million to the brink offamine. While Israel allowed some aid to enter in recent days, aid organizations say far from enough is getting in. Israel's military body in charge of aid coordination in Gaza, COGAT, said 579 trucks of aid had entered over the past week. The U.N. has said 600 per day were entering under the previous ceasefire that Israel ended with new bombardment. The WFP said the fear of starvation in Gaza is high. "We need to flood communities with food for the next few days to calm anxieties," it said in a statement. It added that it has over 140,000 metric tons of food — enough to feed Gazans for two months — ready to be brought in. The United Nations said earlier this month that Israeli authorities have forced them to use unsecured routes within areas controlled by Israel's military in the eastern areas of Rafah and Khan Younis, where armed gangs are active and trucks were stopped. Attacks, gangs and lack of protection hamper UN distribution An internal document shared with aid groups about security incidents, seen by the AP, said there were four incidents of facilities being looted in three days at the end of May, not including Saturday's. The U.N. says it has been unable to get enough aid in because of fighting. A new U.S- and Israeli-backed foundation started operations in Gaza this week, distributing food at several sites in a chaotic rollout. Israel saysthe Gaza Humanitarian Foundationeventually will replace the aid operation by the U.N. and others. It says the new mechanism is necessary, accusing Hamas of siphoning off large amounts of aid. The U.N. denies that significant diversion takes place. The GHF works with armed contractors, which it says are needed to distribute food safely. Aid groups have accused the foundation of militarizing aid. The GHF said it distributed 30 truckloads of food on Saturday and called it their largest distribution so far. Israeli strikes kill at least 60 Israel continued its military campaign across Gaza, saying it struck dozens of targets over the past day. Gaza's Health Ministry said at least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours. The ministry said three people were killed by Israeli gunfire early Saturday in Rafah. Three others were killed — parents and a child — when their car was struck in Gaza City. An Israeli strike hit another car in Gaza City, killing four. And an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis, killing six, said Weam Fares, a spokesperson for Nasser Hospital. Israel's military said several projectiles from Gaza fell in open areas. The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and taking 250 hostages. Israeli strikes have killed more than 54,000 Gaza residents, mostlywomen and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally. A group of hostages' relatives again pleaded for a comprehensive ceasefire deal that would free everyone at once, saying the remaining hostages "will not survive continued military pressure." ___ Magdy reported from Cairo. Associated Press writer Natalie Melzer in Nahariya, Israel, contributed. ___ Follow AP's war coverage athttps://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war

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David Crichlow/Shutterstock Rihanna's dad,Ronald Fenty, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 70. According toStarcom Network, which was first to report the news, Fenty died in Los Angeles following "a brief illness." His official cause and date of death have yet to be revealed. Sources told the outlet, which is based in Rihanna's home country of Barbados, that Fenty's family was with him around the time of his death. In photos obtained byTMZ, Rihanna's brother, Rajad Fenty, could be seen arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 28. The outlet reported that the singer was also in the vehicle. Representatives for Rihanna did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 31. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article onPeople

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Michael Kovac/Getty Clint Eastwood is celebrating a milestone birthday, turning 95 on Saturday, May 31 The Oscar winner's son says Clint has been "a trouper" in the year after his partner Christina Sandera's death Recent projects for the Hollywood icon include directingJuror #2, starring Nicholas Hoult Clint Eastwoodhas hit a major milestone. The Hollywood legend turns 95 on Saturday, May 31, nearly a year since his longtimegirlfriendChristina Sanderadied. SonScott Eastwoodrecently gave an update on how his father was holding up, telling PEOPLE theGran Torinoactor was "doing good" adding that, "he's a survivor, a trouper." Scott, 39, added that when it comes to his father, theDirty Harryicon is not one to complain. "He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle," Scott said. Sandera, Clint's partner of 10 years,died of a heart attack at age 61 last July. At the time, the Oscar winner released a statement saying, "Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much." Speaking with Austrian newspaperKurierahead of his 95th birthday, the star expressed that at his age, he remains in good physical shape and no one needs to worry about his health "for a long time yet." "There's no reason why a man can't get better with age," Clint said in the interview published on May 30. "And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them." While Clint has kept public appearances to a minimum recently, he remains a major presence in Hollywood — such as his latest directorial projectJuror #2. The drama stars Nicholas Hoult as "family man" Justin Kemp, who serves as a a juror in a "high-profile murder trial" before he "finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer," per asynopsis. Speaking with PEOPLE at the Oct. 27 premiere for the film at the AFI Film Festival, Hoult revealed that he was "truly shocked" to be cast, while sharingwhat it was like to work with theUnforgivenstar. "He is cinema in many ways, as an actor, the performances he's given, the films he's directed," Hoult said. "It's just magic to be on set with him and [to have] learned from him. So I feel very, very lucky." Emma McIntyre/Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Clint's family has also celebrated some milestones and achievements — such as son Scott's upcoming filmsTin SoldierandAlarum, the latter which starsSylvester Stallone, and daughterMorgan Eastwood marrying Tanner Koopmans last summerat the Mission Ranch in Carmel, California. Last August, the1992star revealed what meaningful advice his famous dad has passed along to help him with his acting career. "Follow your gut," Scott shared. Read the original article onPeople

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Smoke fromraging Canadian wildfires is once again worsening air qualityin some U.S. states. Parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and other states were all experiencing levels of smoke particulates in the air deemed between moderate and unhealthy the morning of May 31, according to the national air quality map fromAirNow.gov. Forecasters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,saidthe smoke is expected to continue its track south through the Plains states. The smoke is pouring in from blazes in Canada, including in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where authorities said a combination of rising temperatures, winds and low humidity has spread active fires to thousands of acres. At least 17,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Midwestern states including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan are expected to feel the impacts of the smoke, which will cut across the central part of the country and reach parts of the East Coast later in the day, according to forecasters atFireSmoke Canada. The impacted regions were also among those in the Northeast, Midwest and Plains that experienced unhealthy air quality in the summer of 2023 due to smoke from out-of-control fires in Canada at the time. Then,skylines in several major cities were blanketed by an orange hazeand air quality was abysmal for millions of Americans. Minnesotans began to feel the impact from the Canadian wildfires on May 29, and authorities across the Midwest have issued air quality alerts. Periods of smoke will persist through at least June 2, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, Minnesota said. An air quality alert was issued for the entire state of Minnesota through June 2,the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said. People in sensitive groups such as those with lung disease or asthma, children and the elderly were cautioned that they could experience adverse health effects from the smoke. Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources on May 30 issued an air quality advisory that expired after 24 hours on May 31, but warned that smoke impacts could persist beyond then and extend the advisory in some areas. If air quality worsens in your area due to wildfire smoke, it's a good idea to limit time outdoors, experts say. The small particles in wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat and can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe. It can also cause headaches and bronchitis. Avoid physical exertion, including indoors, if air quality becomes unhealthy. While inside, keep windows and doors shut. Leave off any air conditioning or fan systems that pull air from outside, and use air filters or air purifiers. If you can't buy a commercial portable air filter, you can create your own. One example is theCorsi-Rosenthal boxmade from simple materials of an air filter, box fan and duct tape. If you must go outside, you should wear a high-quality, well-fitting N95 or P100 respirator mask to protect yourself. Keep your trips outside short. You should also watch out for your pets when air quality is bad because they can't wear a respirator mask to protect themselves, but still may need to go outside. Keep their bathroom trips outside short, and watch out for signs of distress such as red or watery eyes and nose, coughing or gagging and increased respiratory rate. You can monitor air quality in your area atAirNow.gov. Contributing: Taylor Ardrey and Michael Loria, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Canada wildfires 2025: Smoke impacts US air quality

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

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The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire's largest network of addiction centers was arrested Friday after federal prosecutors say he orchestrated a conspiracy to stalk and harass local journalists in retaliation for unfavorable reporting. The Justice Department announced the charges against Eric Spofford, 40, who founded the for-profit drug and alcohol treatment company Granite Recovery Centers, in a Friday press release. Prosecutors said Spofford — who lives in both Salem, New Hampshire, and Miami, Florida — was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit stalking through interstate travel and using a facility of interstate commerce; one count of stalking using a facility of interstate commerce; and two counts of stalking through interstate travel. From March 2022 and continuing through at least May 2022, Spofford allegedly devised a scheme to harass and terrorize a reporter employed by New Hampshire Public Radio, her immediate family members and a senior editor at NHPR in retaliation for the outlet's reporting, officials said. That year, NHPRreported multiple allegationsof sexual misconduct, abusive leadership and retaliation by Spofford during his time as CEO of the addiction center. Spofford denied the allegations and later filed a defamation lawsuit against the outlet, officials said. A judge dismissed Spofford's suit, NHPR reported. Prosecutors said Spofford paid his close friend $20,000 to throw large rocks and bricks at the victims' homes at night and spray-paint the properties with "lewd and threatening language." Spofford's friend was assisted bythree others who are currently in prisonfor their involvement in the harassment scheme, prosecutors said. Jim Schachter, the president and CEO of NHPR, thanked the Justice Department in astatement on Xand said that "attacks on journalists have no place in American life." "His attempt to silence our reporting failed, as should every attempt to snuff out press freedom," he wrote. The journalist who reported the investigation, Lauren Chooljian, did not immediately return a request for comment. Each count against Spofford carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000, prosecutors said. An attorney for Spofford could not be immediately reached for comment. A spokesperson for Granite Recovery Centers said in a phone call that Spofford sold the company three years ago and that "he has nothing to do with the company." Officials said Spofford will appear in federal court in Boston on June 2.

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"Don't Worry Darling "Costars Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel Are Engaged: 'I Love You. Let's Build an Empire'

Ari'el Stachel/instagram Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel announced their engagement with an Instagram post on Friday, May 30 The couple met in October 2020 on the set of the movieDon't Worry Darling Both of their roles were largely cut from the film, but the pair have celebrated the flick for introducing them Don't Worry DarlingcostarsKiki LayneandAri'el Stachelare engaged! Stachel, 33, and Layne, 33, announced their engagement in a light-heartedInstagramvideo on Friday, May 30. The couple is seen in the footage discussing how their racial and religious identities impact what they want to watch during a cozy night at home on the couch. As their preferences continue to range, Layne tells Stachel, "Ari, don't nobody wanna hear you crying on a Friday night!" The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Ari'el Stachel/instagram Stachel then remembers, "Oh s---! It's Shabbat." He exits and comes back to the couch, saying, "Babe, can we at least light the candles?" TheIf Beale Street Could Talkactress tells him, "Of course," and then quickly asks, "Can we watchBeyoncé'sHomecoming?" He gives her a knowing smile before the video cuts to Beyoncé performing in herHomecomingdocumentary. The video then zooms out from Beyoncé on the TV and shows the Tony-winning actor lighting one of the Shabbat candles before he hands the match to Layne, who takes it with her left hand and expertly shows off her new piece of jewelry. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As the Instagram video comes to a close, it quickly cuts to Layne showing off her ring while in the crowd at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour. She then kisses Stachel on the cheek. Stachel captioned the Instagram post, "This week is extra special — featuring my queen@kikilayne. Friday nights for us. Watch till the end — trust us :) Kiki, I love you. Let's build an empire." Representatives for Stachel and Layne did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Ari'el Stachel/instagram The newly engaged couple met on the set ofOlivia Wilde's film,Don't Worry Darling. When the film first premiered in late September 2022, Laynerevealedthat most of her scenes as Margaret were cut from the final edit of the movie. Yet she remained upbeat about the experience of filming opposite the Grammy Award winner, whose role as Ted was also largely cut from the film. "The best thing about#DontWorryDarlingis that I was lucky enough to meet@arielstachel," Layne captioned anInstagram videoof them together. "They cut us from most of the movie, but we thriving in real life. 🙂🙂. Love you Ari ❤️❤️❤️❤️." The actress added the hashtags about their blossoming off-screen relationship, "#GotMyCheck#GotMyMan#EverythingHappensforaReason." Stachel also shared anInstagrampost to celebrate the film's premiere and their relationship. "My favorite part of my experience in Don't Worry Darling," he captioned a photo of the two on set. "This woman did phenomenal work and I was thirsty the second I met her." He previously recalled the first time he met Layne on the movie set in a September 2022 interview withThe Daily Beast. He explained to the outlet that he then spent their first rehearsal attempting to make conversation. "I was corny as hell, and then we did another take where we got to our first rehearsal and we found ourselves talking for hours," he toldThe Daily Beast, adding, that his favorite part of the production was, "just looking at KiKi." Read the original article onPeople

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“Don't Worry Darling ”Costars Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel Are Engaged: 'I Love You. Let’s Build an Empire'

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Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Melissa McCarthy/Instagram Melissa McCarthy shared a photograph of her daughter, Vivian Falcone, 18, on her Instagram Stories on Friday, May 30 The actress, 54, gushed about her eldest daughter's "prom dreams" coming true as the teen posed in a blue and white gown McCarthy shares daughters Vivian and Georgette, 15, with her husband Ben Falcone Melissa McCarthyis a proud mama this prom season! On Friday, May 30, theGhostbustersactress, 54, shared a rare glimpse of her firstborn daughter, 18-year-old Vivian Falcone, as the high schooler headed off to the rite of passage event. "Thank you to @sherrihill @realkarahall @dandridesigns for making Viv's prom dreams come true," McCarthy wrote over a photo of Vivian shared on herInstagram Stories. Melissa McCarthy/Instagram The teen was snapped wearing a baby blue and white princess-style gown — the top portion was a strapless corset, while the bottom half was layered with ruffles. Vivian accessorized with a single, long necklace as she stood outdoors on a path with greenery behind her. She looked away from the camera, showing off her wavy, crimson-colored hair. McCarthy shares Vivian and daughter Georgette Falcone, 15, with herBridesmaidsco-star and husband,Ben Falcone, 51. The famous couple has been married since 2005. The prom photo comes after Vivian recently celebrated her 18th birthday on May 5. "Eighteen years ago this wonderful creature came into my life and taught me what true kindness and empathy and the importance of being really weird means. I'm so lucky to be your mama. You make the world better!!! Xoxooxoooxoxo," McCarthy captioned an Instagram photo of Vivian. Thepictureshowed a young Vivian smiling while standing on a sofa. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. McCarthy and Falcone's kids largely stay out of the spotlight. However, in May 2023, the teens and their dad walked the blue carpet forThe Little MermaidHollywood premiere to celebrate their momstarring as Ursulain the Disney live-action remake. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Ahead of the premiere, McCarthy talked toPEOPLEabout her children's presence online. "We keep track of it. I think it is still something to be really, really watched," McCarthy said. "I'm sure I don't do half as good a job as I should because I'm so bad with it." "We're always kind of reminding them, 'Keep this in perspective. This is not real,' " she added. "I keep saying this is smoke and mirrors and entertainment, which is fine. I've said, 'It's as if somebody takes a character I've played and assumes that's the real me.' But that's an ongoing fistfight that concerns me all the time." Read the original article onPeople

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A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are deadNew Foto - A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are dead

BERLIN (AP) — A small plane crashed into the terrace of a residential building in western Germany as it approached an airport on Saturday and two people were killed, police said. The crash happened around midday in Korschenbroich, near the city of Mönchengladbach and not far from the Dutch border. The plane hit the terrace of the building and a fire broke out, causing extensive damage to the house. Police said two people died and one of them was the plane's pilot, a 71-year-old woman, German news agency dpa reported. Investigators were working to identify the second victim. Of the three people registered as living in the building, two weren't there at the time of the crash and later checked in with police. The pilot had taken off from Alkersleben, near the eastern German city of Erfurt, on Saturday morning. She planned to land at the airport in Mönchengladbach, just under 4 kilometers (2 1/2 miles) from the crash site, but reported that she was having technical problems.

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A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are dead

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