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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Following last week’s New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has received the go-ahead to evaluate the damage at Launch Complex 36, as confirmed by officials at Patrick Space Force Base.
In a virtual briefing on Tuesday, Space Force representatives detailed that emergency protocols were swiftly activated post-explosion on Thursday evening. The incident effectively tested procedures that had been meticulously rehearsed prior to the launch.
The response involved a coordinated effort from fire rescue teams, security forces, public affairs, safety personnel, and command staff. Emergency teams implemented accountability measures within roughly 20 minutes of the blast, ensuring all personnel were accounted for within a half-hour timeframe.
Reports from Patrick Space Force Base indicate that fragments from the explosion were discovered up to half a mile away from the launch site.
Officials highlighted that the strategic location of Launch Complex 36 minimized potential risks. Situated on the southern edge of the Cape Canaveral launch area, the pad’s positioning reduced interference with other active launch sites, allowing emergency responders to concentrate on managing the incident and firefighting efforts.
On Sunday afternoon, officials cleared the launch site and authorized Blue Origin teams to enter the area and begin evaluating damage.
Blue Origin has indicated that initial assessments suggest the rocket’s fuel tanks remained intact despite the explosion.
The Space Force said it remains too early to determine whether facilities not operated by Blue Origin sustained damage. However, officials confirmed that pressure from the blast damaged windows at Hangar C and that inspection teams are continuing to evaluate nearby structures.
Environmental monitoring is also ongoing. Officials said a restoration advisory board is conducting soil and water sampling in the area. If contamination or hazardous materials are detected, mitigation efforts will be implemented to address any environmental concerns.
Patrick Space Force Base also said a hotline remains available for residents to report debris that may wash ashore along the Space Coast. As of Tuesday’s update, officials said they were not aware of any reports being submitted through the hotline.
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In a tragic incident in Delaware, a 10-year-old girl was helped to bed by her brothers after their father allegedly beat her so severely with a belt that she fell and suffered a fatal head injury, police report.
The Delaware State Police have identified the victim as Fatima Kone. According to a press release, the girl’s father, 49-year-old Badara Kone, is accused of murdering her at their Smyrna residence.
Following the assault, the girl’s siblings assisted her to her bedroom, but emergency services were not called until much later, the statement reveals.
Fatima was discovered lifeless in her room just after 2 a.m. on May 28, prompting authorities to respond to the family’s home on Oakwynn Circle. Initial investigations indicate that on May 27, Badara Kone allegedly struck Fatima multiple times with a leather belt as a form of what he described as discipline, according to the police report.
During the beating, Fatima reportedly fell and hit her head on a piece of furniture, the report states. The medical examiner who conducted the autopsy determined that her death was a homicide, resulting from multiple blunt-force injuries.
Cops say Fatima’s two brothers, ages 15 and 11, were the ones who helped bring her to bed after Kone’s alleged fatal beating. “Detectives obtained evidence supporting that the children had been continuously physically abused,” the DSP release says about Fatima and her siblings.
The boys were taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary wellness checks, and that’s when the alleged abuse was uncovered.
Kone was arrested that same day for the “abuse of the male children” and Fatima’s death, according to DSP officials. He was charged with two felony counts of continuous child abuse, eight counts of fourth-degree child abuse, and murder.
Kone remained in custody Tuesday on a $180,000 cash bond.
A tense standoff unfolds in California as a suspected bank robber, allegedly equipped with a bomb, takes hostages.
According to Bakersfield police, they were alerted shortly after 1 p.m. about a bomb threat at the Chase Bank located on 17th Street and Chester. The situation escalated when the suspect, whose identity remains unknown, barricaded himself inside with an unspecified number of hostages, as reported by Sergeant Eric Celedon.
By 5:30 p.m. local time, crisis negotiators successfully convinced the suspect to release one hostage, Celedon confirmed.
While the remaining hostages are reported to be in good condition, police and federal agents continue their efforts to peacefully resolve the standoff.
Reports from Bakersfield Now suggest the suspect may have an explosive device strapped to his chest.
Roughly a dozen police vehicles were spotted responding to the scene Tuesday evening, as well as at least one tactical vehicle, according to KGET.
Photos also showed heavily armed police officers and FBI agents in tactical gear responding to the scene.
‘What I can guarantee to the community right now is that every single resource is at this this site’s disposal – SWAT team, bomb squad, K9 team, gang unit, drone team,’ Celedon said.
‘Every single asset we have to bring this to the safest conclusion is out here right now, not just ’cause that’s what the community needs, but that’s what you guys deserve.’
A man believed to have a bomb strapped to his chest is holding at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California
Photos showed heavily armed police officers in tactical gear responding to the scene
Officers are actively negotiating with the bank robber, who had yet to make any demands
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives San Francisco Office said agency resources were also being sent to the city, as the FBI rushed to the scene.
A California spokesperson for JPMorgan Chase said the company’s focus is ‘on the safety of everyone involved’ and is working with law enforcement, according to NBC News.
Jacob Davidson, a live streamer known as Dad’s Gone Live, told NBC Bay Area he was a block away from the bank at his family’s tattoo shop when he started getting calls from his subscribers asking him about the bomb threat.
‘I went into the bank’s parking garage and watched the cops enter the back of the bank,’ Davidson recounted.
‘This is the biggest police presence I’ve ever seen in this town,’ he added. ‘Now, I’m watching them set up the trauma tents with the green, red and yellow tags, and black tags, too, along with a command center about a block away.’
Law enforcement agencies often proactively set up trauma tents – which are color-coded to help sort victims based on the severity of their injuries – just in case they become necessary in an emergency situation.
FBI agents in tactical gear rushed to the scene on Tuesday
Authorities set up a perimeter and worked the scene as they tried to negotiate with the bank robber
At least one tactical vehicle was deployed to the scene in Bakersfield
One witness called it the largest police presence he has ever seen in the city
Evacuations were underway and streets in the nearby area were closed in the immediate area amid the threat. City Hall and police headquarters were also placed on locked down.
City officials said the public will not be able to access the city properties at this time.
‘We continue to closely monitor the situation unfolding in our city and remain concerned for the safety and well-being of everyone involved,’ Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh said in a statement Tuesday evening.
‘I am grateful for the swift response and ongoing dedication of the brave men and women of the Bakersfield Police Department, who continue to serve and protect our community,’ she continued. ‘I appreciate the collaboration and coordinated efforts of our law enforcement partners and other responding agencies.
‘Thank you to the many who have reached out in concern,’ Goh said. ‘The best way the public can help at this time is by avoiding the area and allowing law enforcement officers, negotiators and other trained professionals the space and opportunity to safely carry out their duties.
‘The Bakersfield Police Department will continue to provide updates as appropriate,’ she vowed. ‘We ask the community to keep those affected in their prayers.’
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Building full-body strength after the age of 60 can seem daunting, especially for those who have been advised for years to take it easy. Many older adults often choose exercises that are too mild to bring about any significant change. It’s a common misconception that strength training must happen in the gym.
Drawing upon nearly four decades of experience as a personal trainer, and two decades running TRAINFITNESS, I’ve guided countless individuals eager to regain their strength without the hassle of a gym visit. The best part? You can achieve this with four targeted exercises performed in the comfort of your own home.
To get started, all you need is a sturdy chair, a wall, and a small area of floor space—approximately one square yard. These simple exercises are designed to rebuild your strength more efficiently than you might expect, proving that you don’t need fancy equipment or a gym membership to see tangible results.
After almost 40 years as a personal trainer, and the last 20 running TRAINFITNESS, I’ve worked with thousands of people in exactly this position. They want to get stronger but can’t or won’t go to the gym. Here’s the good news: you don’t need to. Four well-chosen exercises, done at home, can rebuild full-body strength faster than most people expect.
All you need is a sturdy chair, a wall, and about a square yard of floor space. These four exercises can help you rebuild real strength without ever stepping foot in a gym.
The Real Challenge After 60
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Honestly, the biggest challenge isn’t physical; it’s mental. Most people over 60 have spent decades being told to take it easy, and they’ve internalized that message. When they finally decide to train at home, they pick exercises that are far too gentle to actually build strength. Wall push-ups for 10 reps, a couple of stretches, maybe some marching on the spot. None of that is bad, but it’s nowhere near enough to trigger the kind of adaptation that builds real strength.
The second issue is consistency. Without a class to attend or a trainer waiting, home workouts get skipped. Life gets in the way, and three sessions a week become one, then none. The exercises themselves aren’t usually the problem; it’s the structure around them.
There’s also a practical issue around space and equipment. Lots of people over 60 don’t have a spare room for a home gym and don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on equipment they’re not sure they’ll use. The exercises I recommend solve this completely. You need a sturdy chair, a wall, and roughly a square yard of floor space. That’s it.
The final challenge is knowing what “hard enough” feels like. After 60, we tend to stop pushing ourselves physically. When I ask people to rate how difficult a set felt, they’ll often say really tough when their heart rate has barely moved. Your muscles need to feel genuinely worked for them to get stronger. Not painful, not dangerous, but properly challenged.
Why These Exercises Work
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The exercises I’m going to take you through work because they’re compound movements. They train multiple muscle groups at the same time and they mirror the things we actually do in daily life. Standing up, sitting down, picking things up, pushing doors open, reaching up to a high shelf. Every one of these is a movement pattern, and the more we train those patterns, the better we get at them.
Isolation exercises, think bicep curls or leg extensions, have their place, but they’re not where you should start at home. You get far more for your time by training movements that work the whole body at once. A sit-to-stand works your quads, glutes, hamstrings, core and balance simultaneously. That’s four or five separate exercises rolled into one, and it transfers directly to getting off the sofa or out of the car.
These exercises also work because they’re scalable. You can make any of them easier or harder without needing different equipment. If a wall press is too easy, you step further back. If a chair squat is too hard, you use a higher seat or hold the back of another chair for support. This means the same four exercises can take you from absolute beginner to genuinely strong without ever needing to change your routine.
The other big factor is bone loading. After 60, particularly for women post-menopause, bone density becomes a serious concern. Weight-bearing exercises where you support your own bodyweight against gravity send signals to your bones to maintain and rebuild density. Sitting in a chair lifting tiny weights won’t do this. Standing up and sitting down 30 times will.
Sit-to-Stand
This is the single most useful exercise I prescribe for people over 60, and it’s the one I’d choose if I could only pick one. It directly trains the movement pattern you use dozens of times every day. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that the ability to stand up from a seated position without using your hands is one of the strongest predictors of independence in older age. Train it, and you’re protecting your ability to live independently.
Muscles Trained: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, core
How to Do It:
Sit on a sturdy dining chair with your feet flat on the floor, roughly hip-width apart
Position your feet so they’re slightly behind your knees, not stuck out in front
Cross your arms over your chest, or hold them out in front for balance
Lean your chest forward slightly (think nose over toes) and push down through your heels and the middle of your feet
Stand up fully, squeezing your glutes at the top
Lower yourself back down slowly, taking around three seconds to sit back down
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Don’t rock forward to gain momentum and then flop back down into the chair. The whole point is to make your muscles do the work.
Recommended Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions
Form Tip: Slow it down on the way down. That’s where the strength is built.
Wall Press
The wall press is a full-body push exercise. It’s the safest way for someone over 60 to start building upper-body pushing strength without any of the wrist or shoulder issues that can come with floor push-ups. As we age, our upper body strength declines faster than our lower body strength because we use our arms for less heavy lifting in daily life. This exercise reverses that.
Muscles Trained: Chest, shoulders, triceps, core
How to Do It:
Stand facing a wall, around an arm’s length away
Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart
Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels
Keep your core tight and don’t let your hips sag or stick out
Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the wall, keeping your elbows at around a 45-degree angle to your body
Press back through your hands to the starting position
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Don’t let the hips sag or pike up. Your body needs to stay in one straight line throughout the movement.
Recommended Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions
Form Tip: If you find it too easy, take a step further back from the wall. If it’s too hard, step in closer. That simple adjustment changes everything.
Standing Hip Hinge With Reach
This exercise trains the hinge pattern, which is what you use every time you bend over to pick something up. After 60, the lower back becomes a real problem for a lot of people, and it’s almost always because they’ve stopped using their hips properly and started bending through the lower back instead. This exercise retrains your body to bend at the hips and protect the spine.
Muscles Trained: Glutes, hamstrings, back
How to Do It:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees soft (not locked, not bent)
Place your hands on the front of your thighs
Push your hips backward, as if you’re trying to touch a wall behind you with your bottom
Let your hands slide down the front of your legs as your chest tips forward
Keep your back flat, not rounded, and look at the floor about three feet in front of you
Stop when you feel a stretch in the back of your legs (this might be at your knees or further down, depending on your flexibility)
Squeeze your glutes to drive your hips forward and stand back up
Common Mistakes to Avoid:6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Don’t bend the knees too much and turn this into a squat. The knees should barely move. The movement is at your hips.
If you’re seeing your knees travel forward over your toes, you’re squatting, not hinging.
Recommended Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions
Form Tip: Keep your back flat throughout, never rounded, and let the movement happen at your hips.
Standing March With Arm Drive
This is the cardio and balance element of the routine. It trains your core stability, your single-leg balance, and your coordination, all at once. After 60, balance issues become one of the leading causes of falls, and the only way to keep your balance sharp is to challenge it regularly. This exercise also raises your heart rate enough to give you some real cardiovascular benefit without putting any stress on your joints.
Muscles Trained: Core, hip flexors, plus balance and coordination
How to Do It:
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, near a wall or counter you can touch if needed for balance
Lift your right knee up towards waist height while driving your left arm forward (opposite arm to leg, like you’re marching)
Lower your right foot and immediately lift your left knee, driving your right arm forward
Keep your core tight and stand tall throughout; don’t let yourself slump forward
Start slow and controlled, then build up speed as you get more confident
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Don’t rush the movement and lose form. People start to lean side to side as they march faster, which actually trains poor balance rather than good balance.
Recommended Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 30 to 60 seconds
Form Tip: Slow it down. Stand tall. Make every knee lift count.
Fitting It Into Your Week
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Three sessions a week is the sweet spot. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday work for most people because it gives you a day of recovery between sessions and keeps the weekend free. If three days feels like too much to start with, even two sessions a week will give you real results.
A session should take you 20 to 25 minutes or so, including a short warm-up. Start with a couple of minutes of marching on the spot and circle your arms to get the blood pumping. Then work through each of the four exercises in order: sit-to-stand, wall press, hip hinge, and standing march. Do the full 3 sets of one exercise before moving on. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds between sets.
The best time of day depends entirely on you. If you’ve got more energy in the morning, train then. If you find it easier to fit in after lunch or in the early evening, do that. The best time is the time you’ll actually do it. I’d avoid training right before bed because the workout can leave you a bit too alert for sleep.
One thing I’ll say strongly is don’t skip the slow lowering phases. Three sessions a week of these four exercises, done properly with slow, controlled movement, will produce far better results than five sessions a week of rushed, sloppy reps. Quality over quantity, every time.
You can also break the session up if you need to. Two of these exercises in the morning and two later in the day still counts. The body responds to the training, not to whether it’s done in one block or two.
What to Expect in 4 to 6 Weeks
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Most people don’t expect how quickly the initial changes happen, and these changes are often the most encouraging. In the first couple of weeks, you won’t really see any strength gains, but you’ll feel different. This is when our nervous systems start firing more efficiently, making the movements feel easier. Sit-to-stand will go from a movement that requires intense concentration to something that just flows. You should also notice your sleep improving and your energy levels feeling more stable through the day. These changes are in the nervous system and circulation, not the muscles, but they are real, and they matter.
By the third and fourth week, the changes get more obvious. Climbing the stairs at home stops being something you notice. You used to get to the top and need a moment; now you’re at the top and carrying on with whatever you were doing. Getting up off the couch happens in one smooth movement rather than two attempts. Carrying the groceries in from the car feels lighter, even though the bags weigh the same. This is your muscles getting stronger and your joints moving more smoothly through their full range.
By the fifth and sixth week, you will see measurable gains in your strength. You should be able to do more reps of each exercise than at the start, and the difficulty level you started at will now feel easy. This is the time to progress: more reps, slower tempo or a harder variation. Things you couldn’t do previously become possible, like standing on one leg while brushing your teeth, bending down to tie your shoes without having to think about it, or putting something in a high cupboard without feeling a twinge in your shoulder.
Overall, the changes after 4 to 6 weeks are just as much about your confidence as they are about strength. No more hesitating before stepping off a curb. You trust your legs again when walking on even ground. Picking up your grandkids or pets is possible without having to brace for back pain first. Quality of life changes like these are what most people are actually training for, even if they don’t realize it.
Progress isn’t always linear. Some weeks you’ll feel like you’re flying, others you’ll feel flat. That’s completely normal at any age, but it’s especially true after 60 when sleep, hydration, stress, and life in general affect your training day to day. The trick is to keep turning up. Six weeks of consistent training will always beat two weeks of perfect training followed by giving up. Show up three times a week, do the work properly, and the results will come.
CBS News made a significant decision on Tuesday night, dismissing seasoned “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley. This move came just a day after Pelley openly criticized editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and challenged her newly appointed leadership team. The confrontation highlighted the growing tensions within the storied news program.
The New York Post obtained a letter in which “60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton informed Pelley of his termination, citing it as “for cause effective immediately.” Bilton, who was recently appointed, did not mince words in his communication.
“You commandeered my inaugural meeting with the staff to undermine me, question my qualifications, and cast doubt on my intentions with striking incivility and disdain,” Bilton wrote, referencing the intense exchange that occurred on Monday between Pelley and himself.
Bilton further accused Pelley of orchestrating a “performative display of hostility” and asserted that Pelley showed no intention of contributing to the program’s future success or engaging with Bilton’s leadership with an open mind towards collaboration and progress.
“My goal is to deliver top-tier news content, not to generate headlines about internal conflicts,” Bilton concluded, emphasizing his commitment to the show’s journalistic mission over internal disputes.
Bilton went on to tell Pelley: “Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear. And I have heard you.”
At the meeting in question, Pelley told Bilton him he had “slender” qualifications for the job and that he would “never be welcome here,” sources previously told The Post.
Bilton fired back: “You are not going to intimidate me in front of this group of people.”
The correspondent also accused Weiss of “murdering ‘60 Minutes’” and claimed she “was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that,” according to sources familiar with the exchange.
The clash lasted roughly 15 minutes before Bilton ended the meeting and walked out.
Pelley, a fixture at CBS News for nearly four decades and one of the most recognizable faces on “60 Minutes,” had become one of the most vocal internal critic of Weiss’s efforts to remake CBS News and modernize “60 Minutes” under new owner David Ellison.
In recent weeks, she has overseen a sweeping shakeup at the network that has claimed executive producer Tanya Simon, correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, senior executive producer Draggan Mihailovich, veteran producer Guy Campanile and digital chief Matthew Polvoy.
One CBS insider previously described the purge as “not surgical” but rather “a bloodbath.”
Pelley reportedly referred to the mass dismissals as “Black Thursday.”
The tensions stem in part from Weiss’s intervention in a controversial “60 Minutes” report on El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi later accused Weiss of attempting to “sanitize accurate reporting,” while Weiss argued the segment required additional reporting and more input from Trump administration officials before it aired.
The report ultimately ran unedited with additional comments from the administration.
Pelley joined CBS News in 1989 and has served as a “60 Minutes” correspondent since 2004. He also anchored the “CBS Evening News” from 2011 through 2017 and has been one of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities.
A tragic helicopter crash on Friday night claimed the lives of a Georgia groom and the pilot, turning what was meant to be a joyous wedding sendoff into a nightmare. The crash left the groom’s widow trapped beneath her deceased husband for six agonizing hours.
Jesni Fiji, the bride, survived the crash with only minor injuries, including cuts and bruises. Upon regaining consciousness on Saturday morning, she was faced with the devastating scene of her husband, Dave Fiji, lying lifeless beside her. This heart-wrenching discovery was shared by Dave’s father with Atlanta News First (ANF).
“She was crying on the phone, asking, ‘What happened? What happened?'” recounted George Fiji to ANF, as Jesni was being treated at a hospital in metro Atlanta. “I didn’t know what she was talking about,” he added, still grappling with the shock of the incident.
The ill-fated journey involved a Robinson R66 helicopter, which was intended to whisk the newlyweds from their celebration in northern Georgia to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. From there, they were to head to a hotel in the Atlanta area to begin their married life together.
The helicopter crash in Dawson County, Georgia, took place shortly after the couple’s wedding festivities. Tragically, both the pilot and the groom, Dave Fiji, lost their lives in the incident.
“She said when she woke up she saw my son Dave resting on her bosom,” George Fiji said. “She saw blood on him, and by then his body was completely cold. She’s a nurse, so she knew he was gone.
“She’s devastated, but she’s recovering,” he added.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash and has not determined what caused the helicopter to go down near The Revere, a Dawsonville, Georgia, wedding venue hosting about 400 guests, according to the report.
“It took them awhile to locate the helicopter itself,” George Fiji said.
The aircraft went down on a 10,000-acre tract owned by the City of Atlanta and managed by the state as a wildlife management area.
The weather reportedly was tricky with rain, but the helicopter pilot told the newlyweds they would fly at a higher altitude, according to the father.
Dave Fiji’s wedding night sendoff turned tragic and claimed his life.(Endeavor Air)
“Since my son was a pilot, he told the pilot that there is zero visibility and when there is zero visibility like this, we never fly,” George Fiji said, recalling the exchange through his now widowed daughter-in-law.
Dave Fiji had wanted to fly since he was 10 and became a first officer for Delta Air Lines’ Endeavor Air, planning a dramatic wedding sendoff that turned tragic.
“My son was so happy,” George Fiji said.
Endeavor Air issued its condolences for Fiji, who started with Endeavor in March 2025 and was based in Atlanta.
Endeavor Air is a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines.(Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
“It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Endeavor First Officer Dave Fiji,” it wrote in a statement to its employees. “Dave tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident on Friday, May 29, shortly after celebrating his wedding.
“The loss of a colleague and friend is deeply felt, and we know this news may be especially difficult for those who knew and worked alongside him.”
Dave and Jesni met through church connections between South Carolina and Georgia, according to the grief-stricken father who described them as “friends who decided to become life partners.”
“I was just standing there watching my son and admiring him,” he said of the wedding. “He looked so handsome.”
As the family mourns, George Fiji told ANF their Christian faith has helped them face a wedding night that turned from celebration to catastrophe within hours.
“Without God there would be many questions — why?” he said. “God granted us a perfect wedding, and within a few hours everything changed into tragedy. The only place we can find answers and peace is in God.”
Michael Jordan, seen enjoying a cigar, appeared in excellent shape as he strolled through Marbella with his wife, Yvette Prieto, this week. This comes after concerns about his health prompted him to embrace a fitter lifestyle.
At 63, the NBA legend is savoring another European getaway with 48-year-old Prieto. Over the years, the couple has explored a variety of cities across Italy, Greece, and France.
Currently, the duo is basking in the Spanish sun. This week, they were spotted at the Marbella Club Hotel, accompanied by their security team.
Sporting one of his signature cigars, Jordan showcased his trimmer figure, dressed in an eye-catching orange T-shirt, denim shorts, and white sneakers.
According to a source cited by the Daily Mail, the six-time NBA champion and NASCAR team owner has prioritized his health since an alarming photo of him in Monaco raised concerns back in 2024.
‘Along with being seen on TV through NASCAR and his occasional moments on NBC with the NBA, he’s wanted to be in good shape and TV-ready so to speak as of late, because not so long ago fans were giving him some grief over his appearance and the way his eyes have looked, making many worried about him,’ the insider said.
A cigar-puffing Michael Jordan looked in great shape as he turned heads on a stroll in Marbella
The 63-year-old NBA legend was seen enjoying a smoke during a summer vacation in Spain
Jordan looked slimmed down as he enjoyed a walk with his stunning wife Yvette Prieto
‘But the great thing about Mike and his health, is that he was an elite athlete for so long, he knows what to do to stay in shape, and having a wife who was a model, they work out together and he is always walking around on the golf course, so he remains overall in solid shape. Plus, how much stress do you think he has? Not much, he is rich, happily married and loving life. That goes a long way in someone’s health.’
Back in September 2024, fans expressed their concern when Jordan was spotted at the Stade Louis II with Yvette to watch Monaco beat Barcelona in the Champions League.
After Bleacher Report posted a picture of him at the game, the comments section was full of references to the former Chicago Bulls star’s worryingly yellow eyes.
It was not the first time that his eyes have caused concern, with fans initially sharing theories about his health after the release of the hugely popular docuseries The Last Dance in 2020.
Jordan was interviewed for the Netflix show and appeared regularly with a yellow tint to his eyes, sparking fears he was suffering from jaundice – or perhaps even something more serious.
Jaundice is often caused by the over-consumption of alcohol, and leads the sufferer’s skin and eyes to turn yellow.
‘As he was hearing people talking about his looks, he changed some eating habits and got back to working out a little more as he is just making sure that he will be just as spry when he gets into his 70s as he has been in his 60s,’ the source added.
The insider also played down the possibility that Jordan has taken weight-loss drugs to get himself back in shape. ‘If he is on Ozempic or anything else, he hasn’t told anybody, nor has anyone asked. He’s keeping that to himself,’ they insisted.
Jordan sparked health fears among fans when a photo emerged of him in Monaco in 2024. He first appeared to have a yellow tint to his eyes when interviewed for the Netflix documentary The Last Dance in 2020
The NBA icon attended the 2024 Champions League clash at Stade Louis II with wife Yvette, watching Monaco beat Barcelona 2-1
‘He changed some eating habits and got back to working out a little more,’ an insider said
The couple were seen walking at the Marbella Club Hotel surrounded by their security guards
The NBA legend, who is worth an estimated $4.3billion, enjoyed a puff on his cigar
The color of Jordan’s eyes during TV appearances last year sparked more health fears
Jordan, who is worth an estimated $4.3billion, has travelled around Europe in recent years on two of his luxury yachts.
He is believed to own an $80m yacht known as ‘Joy’, as well as an even-bigger one known as ‘M’BRACE’, which is valued at a staggering $115m.
Jordan living a glitzy lifestyle has been typical of his time away from the NBA since his retirement for good as an active player in 2003.
This season he appeared on TV screens as a special contributor for NBC, but fans were left underwhelmed by his lack of air time after being unveiled by the network last year.
Jordan conducted just one interview with NBC host Mike Tirico, which was spread across multiple episodes of the network’s studio show in the 2025-26 campaign.
A disturbing case has emerged from Orange Park, where a substitute teacher and youth basketball coach, identified as Tyrone Julius Ferguson, has been taken into custody. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has reported that Ferguson, aged 50, is facing severe charges after being discovered with illicit sexual images involving both children and animals.
The arrest followed a thorough investigation into child exploitation, conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Northeast Florida INTERCEPT task force. This specialized team focuses on addressing and preventing child sex crimes in the region.
On Tuesday, authorities executed a search warrant at Ferguson’s residence on Wells Road. The investigation led to his arrest, charging him with four counts related to possessing material depicting child sexual abuse and two additional counts for possessing images involving the sexual abuse of animals.
Ferguson had been serving as a substitute teacher, working with elementary and middle school students, while also dedicating time as a youth basketball coach. The community is reeling from the revelations, as the case casts a shadow over the trusted role he held in educating and mentoring young individuals.
Ferguson worked as a substitute teacher for both elementary and middle school-aged students.
A Clay County District Schools spokesperson told First Coast News Ferguson was employed by its 3rd-party staffing partner, Kelly Schools, and briefly subbed at several schools in the district:
Argyle Elementary (1 day)
Discovery Oaks Elementary (1 day)
Doctors Inlet Elementary (1 day)
Oakleaf Village Elementary (3 days)
Ridgeview Elementary (1 day)
In a statement, the spokesperson said Ferguson was immediately barred from any further assignments with the district after officials learned of the allegations. Ferguson reportedly passed all background checks before working on school grounds.
“As part of the district’s strict requirements, our third-party staffing partner must ensure all personnel successfully meet all state-mandated background screening and Jessica Lunsford Act vetting protocols prior to being placed in any classroom. A review of compliance records confirms that this individual’s fingerprints and background checks were completely up to date, revealing no prior arrests or criminal history.” the spokesperson wrote. “The safety, security, and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that compromises the safety of our school communities.”
The district also confirmed that Ferguson was never affiliated with any of its athletics programs.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that may help investigators is encouraged to contact Detective Eva Solis at esolis@claysheriff.com or by phone at 904-264-6512. Anonymous tips are also accepted through the SaferWatch App or First Coast Crime Stoppers.
“The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will continue to hold those victimizing our most vulnerable accountable-every time, no exceptions. The safety, dignity and future of our children depend on swift and unwavering justice,” Sheriff Michelle Cook said in a statement.
The US military has carried out “self-defense strikes” on Qeshm Island, a strategically important site where Iran is reportedly storing ballistic missiles. These weapons have been used in ongoing assaults on Kuwait and Bahrain, as reported by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
In a coordinated action, American forces intercepted and neutralized several Iranian missiles and drones during the operation on Qeshm Island, CENTCOM revealed on Tuesday evening.
Iran test firing its home-built surface-to-surface Fateh 110 missile. Corbis via Getty Images The US’s strike targeted a military ground control station on the island, which sits along the critical Strait of Hormuz. Gallo Images via Getty Images
Iran recently launched at least five missiles that failed to reach their targets in Gulf nations. According to CENTCOM, two of these missiles either fell short or disintegrated mid-flight, while the remaining three were successfully intercepted by US and Bahraini air defense systems.
Contradicting this account, Iranian state media claimed that three missiles successfully hit “enemy bases” in Kuwait.
In addition to the missile interceptions, CENTCOM also destroyed three attack drones aimed at civilian vessels navigating nearby waters. The US military’s strikes were directed at a military ground control facility on Qeshm Island, which is situated along the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The US military condemned the “unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire.”
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, meanwhile, painted its attacks on Kuwait as a response to US forces’ “brazen and blatant aggression” in strikes on Qeshm Island.
It warned that Tuesday’s strikes were merely an “initial response.”
The renewed strikes came just one day after the Islamic Republic obliterated an American drone and ordered a drone strike on a US base in Kuwait.
Monday’s strikes also centered around Qeshm Island, the Iranian regime’s underground and heavily fortified “missile city.”
The firefights have only escalated since IRGC mine-laying spurred American strikes in Bandar Abbas, Iran’s primary naval station, last week.
Fahey calls out ‘performative’ protest outside New Jersey ICE facility
Live from the Newark ICE facility, Fox News’ Alexis McAdams captures the intensity of ongoing protests. The demonstrations, fueled by demands from New Jersey lawmakers and activists for the facility’s closure, have reached a fever pitch. Contrasting the protestors’ claims, former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey cites Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data. He emphasizes the presence of numerous criminal illegal migrants in custody, some facing serious charges such as homicide and sex offenses, and criticizes Democrats for allegedly shielding these individuals.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made headlines by announcing the arrests of several illegal immigrants in New Jersey. Among the detained are individuals previously convicted of serious offenses, including manslaughter, sex crimes, and weapons charges.
These arrests have coincided with heightened tensions outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The protests have grown increasingly volatile as demonstrators voice concerns over the living conditions of illegal migrants within the facility.
Lauren Bis, acting assistant secretary of DHS, defended ICE’s actions amidst the controversy. “Despite the misleading narratives from sanctuary politicians and leftist agitators about Delaney Hall, the dedicated personnel of ICE continue their vital work of removing criminal illegal aliens from New Jersey,” she stated to the media. Bis highlighted that ICE has successfully deported dangerous individuals with criminal backgrounds, including those involved in voluntary manslaughter, sexual assault, burglary, fraud, and aggravated assault.
The situation escalated as federal immigration officers faced off against protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday. The scene, captured by Mostafa Bassim from Anadolu, underscores the deep divisions and high stakes at play in the ongoing immigration debate.
“These sanctuary politicians need to stop peddling false smears about ICE detention facilities and start thanking ICE law enforcement officers for getting these thugs off New Jersey streets,” Bis continued. “We will not let violent rioters slow us down from making America safe again.”
Some of the “worst of the worst” arrested in New Jersey last week, according to DHS, include:
Marcos Delacruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested by ICE on May 29.(DHS)
Marcos Delacruz
Marcos Delacruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested by ICE on Friday.
His criminal history includes convictions for sex assault and fraud, as well as an arrest for assault.
Success Bounte, an illegal immigrant from Ghana, was arrested by ICE on May 28.(DHS)
Success Bounte
Success Bounte, an illegal immigrant from Ghana, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
His criminal history includes convictions for robbery, burglary, identity theft and fraud — illegal use of credit cards.
Jose Manuel Rivera-Mes, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE on May 28.(DHS)
Jose Manuel Rivera-Mes
Jose Manuel Rivera-Mes, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
His criminal history includes a conviction for voluntary manslaughter and arrests for weapon offense and possession of weapon.
Ismael Antonio Moreno-Javier, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on May 28.(DHS)
Ismael Antonio Moreno-Javier
Ismael Antonio Moreno-Javier, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
He has previously been arrested for charges including terroristic threats, assault, child neglect and fraud.
Carlos Javier Llano-Batista, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on May 28.(DHS)
Carlos Javier Llano-Batista
Carlos Javier Llano-Batista, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
He has previously been arrested for charges including fraud, larceny, burglary and robbery.
Esteban Pastor Montes Navarro, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on May 25.(DHS)
Esteban Pastor Montes Navarro
Esteban Pastor Montes Navarro, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on May 25.
His criminal history includes convictions for simple assault and possession of weapon.
Cesar Augusto Diaz Poveda, an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, was arrested by ICE on May 27.(DHS)
Cesar Augusto Diaz Poveda
Cesar Augusto Diaz Poveda, an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, was arrested by ICE on Wednesday.
He has previously been arrested for charges including assault and obstructing police.
Pabline Patricia Da Silva, an illegal immigrant from Brazil, was arrested by ICE on May 30.(DHS)
Pabline Patricia Da Silva
Pabline Patricia Da Silva, an illegal immigrant from Brazil, was arrested by ICE on Saturday.
She has previously been arrested for charges including for burglary, larceny and damage property.
David Benitez, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was arrested by ICE on May 26.(DHS)
David Benitez
David Benitez, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was arrested by ICE on May 26.
His criminal history includes convictions for simple assault, obstructing police and public order crimes, as well as arrests for simple assault, possession of weapon and contempt of court.
Jacinta Contreras Reyes, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on May 29.(DHS)
Jacinta Contreras Reyes
Jacinta Contreras Reyes, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on Friday.
She has previously been arrested for charges including domestic violence, strongarm aggravated assault, possession of weapon, carrying prohibited weapon and property damage.
