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Abraham “Abe” Foxman, a stalwart in the fight against antisemitism and a champion for marginalized communities, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. Foxman’s half-century-long career at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) left an indelible mark on the global stage.
Having served as the national director of the ADL from 1987 until 2015, Foxman became a pivotal figure in the struggle against hate and bigotry. The ADL recognized him as “one of the world’s foremost voices against antisemitism and hate” in a statement released to honor his legacy.
Foxman’s life story began in 1940 in what is now Belarus. His early years were marked by the turmoil of World War II, as his homeland came under Nazi control just a year after his birth. During this harrowing time, a Polish Catholic nanny played a crucial role in his survival, a testament to the resilience and compassion that would define his life’s work, according to the ADL.
Tragically separated from his parents during the war, Foxman was eventually reunited with them after its conclusion. Yet, the shadow of the Holocaust loomed large, having claimed the lives of 14 of his family members, as recounted by the organization.
In a poignant turn of events, the nanny who saved him attempted to keep custody, even going as far as a legal battle against his parents. Despite losing the case, she remained undeterred, reportedly attempting to kidnap him. This desperate act prompted his parents to flee to the United States, seeking a new beginning away from the strife of their past.
Foxman joined the ADL immediately after graduating from New York University’s School of Law in 1965. He served in various roles before he was eventually tapped as the national director in 1987.
While leading the charge, Foxman blew past all expectations — and helped establish the ADL as the anti-hate mainstay it is today. He never shied away from confronting antisemitism at its root, even when it was spouted by some of society’s most powerful figures.
He also famously, and controversially, expanded the ADL’s tenets beyond a sole focus on Jewish issues.
He established a research arm probing white supremacy and other forms of extremism, advocated for immigrants, sought to advance gay rights during the AIDs epidemic, and developed educational programs to teach young people about topics from the Holocaust to the lasting effects of bullying.
In 2000 — around the same time he raised a staggering $6 million during a single banquet at the Waldorf Astoria — Foxman’s heart suddenly stopped in his sleep, but he was quickly revived and underwent an emergency bypass surgery.
At the time, many speculated the brush with death would force Foxman into retirement. But he refused to let a short-lived scare dampen his spirit, and he remained at the helm of the ADL until 2015.
When he retired after a storied 50 years with the ADL, Foxman passed the torch to the org’s current CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, who, on Sunday, mourned the trailblazer’s death as a loss of a key “moral voice.”
“Abe Foxman was an iconic Jewish leader who embraced the ideal of an America free from antisemitism and hate and who strongly believed that these scourges could be defeated if good people opposed it,” Greenblatt said in a statement.
Nicole Munchnik, the ADL board chair, described Foxman as “a warm friend, advisor, spirited antagonist and hugger – all over lunch.”
Foxman is survived by his wife, Golda Bauman, their two children, and several grandchildren.
DELPHI, Greece — In an exclusive discussion with News, Qubad Talabani, the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), expressed a bold vision. He believes that former President Donald Trump has the potential to broker a monumental agreement with Iran that could ignite a global economic surge, benefiting both the United States and Iran in the wake of their past conflicts.
Talabani, who plays a pivotal role in the governance of the Kurdish semi-autonomous region adjacent to Iran, is the son of Jalal Talabani, Iraq’s former president from 2005 to 2014. Following the fall of Saddam Hussein, Jalal led Iraq towards stability, and now his son is advocating for regional peace and economic growth, particularly in Kurdistan.
“The agreement needs to be strictly between the U.S. and Iran, without interference from third parties,” Talabani stated during his conversation with News.
He further elaborated, “I believe that if President Trump is guided by America’s interests and truly implements an ‘America First’ strategy, he could secure a beneficial deal with Iran that would also favor Iran’s own interests.”
Talabani conveyed his hopes to News that Trump can achieve a groundbreaking deal with Iran, one that not only addresses nuclear disarmament but also includes significant economic incentives.
“I think President Trump is a master of the deal, and I think he knows that a deal needs both sides to buy in for it to stick,” Talabani told – News. “If a deal is imposed by one side on the other, even if they reach an agreement, it may not stick. So, I think what we need now is a deal that is between the United States and Iran.”
Talabani sat down with – News for a lengthy exclusive interview in Delphi, Greece, on the sidelines of the Delphi Economic Forum in late April. At that time, in the early days of the now-extended-multiple-times ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the early picture of a possible deal was starting to come together.
“Well, first we need peace in the region and in Kurdistan,” Talabani told – News. “We’re rooting for a deal. We’re supporting a deal, and we’ve made it clear to all sides we’re willing to help in any way that we can whether it’s through back channels, whether it’s to utilize Kurdistan’s strategic location to support any deconfliction — we need this deconfliction. The impact of this war on Iraq, on Kurdistan, was significant, primarily economically as it has impacted the rest of the world. So, we welcome the ceasefire. We welcome the extension of the ceasefire. As they say, it takes more bravery to end the war than it does to start it. I think this is where we are at now, and we’re hoping that President Trump will do the right thing and do what it takes to get a deal that brings peace to the region, brings peace between the United States and Iran, and that will have I think enormous ramifications positively for the rest of the world.”
Talabani said that for a deal to succeed, it has to be solely between the United States and Iran, and not include other third parties.
“I’m hopeful that Iran and the United States reach a deal, and I’m also hoping that other actors do not go out of their way to scupper that deal,” Talabani said.
As for the timeline here, Talabani was unsure how long it will take but hopes it is soon.
“I wish I could tell you. I’m not being coy,” Talabani said when asked how long this will take. “I really don’t know, and nobody knows. I think the only person that could know is President Trump. Again, I will repeat, if he’s left to his own devices, and if other countries are not trying to dissuade him from a deal, then the likelihood of reaching that deal in a shorter period of time increases.”
As for the Strait of Hormuz specifically, Talabani said the beginnings of a deal need to materialize before it opens.
“I think that there needs to be some concrete agreements between the United States and Iran before the strait opens,” he said. “I think if the strait could have been opened militarily, it would have been done by now. So, I think there is an understanding that this strait can only be opened through a deal. So, the Iranians are very good negotiators, and I don’t think they’re going to be very willing to give up this massive card that they have without a return — without something that is concrete. I think if the United States weighs up all of the variables that make up the complete deal this is a big one.”
Talabani represents the Kurds who totally agree with Trump’s assessment of U.S. failures in Iraq — Trump has argued America should have taken the oil, something former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama failed to do — as he told – News the year before in Delphi. Now, he believes that in the aftermath of the war in Iran, the U.S. should get engaged economically and bring in American energy companies to help develop Iran’s underutilized oil and natural gas assets that have not been realized to their fullest potential for years because of international sanctions. Talabani hailed the possible “economic benefits” of a U.S.-Iran deal for both sides, arguing that for this to fully succeed the negotiations need to go beyond simply the security elements.
“I believe that if you look beyond the security dynamic between America and Iran, there is a whole giant world for an economic angle to this war,” Talabani told – News. “So much of what has been discussed between U.S. and Iran has been on the nuclear issue, on security, on the ballistic missiles issue, but I haven’t had any discussions about the economic benefits of a deal between Iran and the U.S. and again, this is a mutually beneficial deal, a deal that can greatly increase Iran’s economy but also give American interests access to a whole new market, which has been by and large strangled for the last 40 years. So, the opportunities are vast.”
Talabani said the idea that Iran can get a nuclear weapon is finished now thanks to Trump. But again, for a big deal to succeed the Kurds hope that it will tie together the economic components of energy production — something Trump has done with adversaries and allies worldwide, a sort of trademark move of the president. Of course, Trump has used this same move in places like Venezuela after the capture of Nicolas Maduro but also with allies like here in Greece where natural gas explorations are set to begin offshore early next year by two American energy companies, Chevron and Exxon-Mobil, something that can unleash economic prosperity in the region. Something similar could be on the horizon in Iran.
“I think we’re beyond that now, also because to be fair to the Iranians, they’ve never said they wanted a nuclear weapon, and they made it very clear to Mr. Witkoff that this was not on their agenda, and they’ve made it clear to other world actors,” Talabani said. “The detail was about the level of enriched uranium. How relevant that discussion is today, I’m not privy to the information on the damage done but I think again if we just look at this through a very sliced window of nuclear file, ballistic missile file, then there’s not really much room for a deal. But if we broaden that horizon to look at all of the other benefits for both sides and for the global economy and for America’s economy and Iran’s economy, there are many other variables that could make this a very good deal. Again, if we just limit everything to these two specific cases, I can’t see it. I’m not optimistic.”
Trump himself has similarly said since this interview with Talabani was recorded that there “could be” U.S. energy companies entering Iran as a component of a broader deal with them, telling – News that could end up happening. And now, with Trump’s trip to China coming up around the corner, it’s likelier and likelier that economic components could emerge as a major part of this equation moving forward.
“China is obviously the big importer of Iranian oil,” Talabani said when asked if China can help Trump land the deal. “But I think you will not find any international actor not wanting the strait to open for maybe different reasons but everyone wants this to open. So, I’m hoping that this will kind of expedite the necessity of a deal because it’s gotten bigger than just what the immediate objectives were before the war started. Now, the economy here in Greece, which is such a massive maritime economy, how many of their ships are now unable to do what they used to be able to do in the Gulf? They’re not used to shipping things by land, right? So, the world is not ready and won’t be ready to adjust to the closure of the strait. So, this is why everybody needs to not just have an opinion but use that opinion to force a deal or to get people closer to a deal.”
Talabani said that what is needed to be included in any end deal is “the economy and infrastructure and what comes with this lifting of sanctions, increased trade, greater inclusion.”
“You know, ultimately, Iran would also need to feel a level of confidence that they’re welcomed players again in the world,” Talabani added.
He even said that a deal could include mineral and rare earth development, too, but also warned that the U.S. should understand how unified Iran is in his view right now.
“I think it’s all about the optics. I think both sides need to come out of this deal feeling victorious, and the victory for President Trump is he came into this war with some objectives, you could argue he fulfilled those objectives,” Talabani said. “At the same time, you have an Iran that has proven to be much more resilient than anyone expected them to be. Now the landscape is conducive for a deal that includes the economy, that includes energy, that includes oil, that includes minerals, right? So, and I think too much is made of this schism between the diplomats in Iran and the IRGC. I think Iran is very unified right now as a state, but also as a nation. They’re reeling from the effects of this war, and the damage done to their country has created a sense of national pride in Iran. I don’t think this is a bad thing for the United States. It’s something that could be tapped into by the United States because again you can show the benefits of a relationship with the United States in a way that perhaps before you could not.”
Talabani stressed again that Iran is very unified.
“The difference between Iran and a country like Syria, and a country like Iraq was in Syria when Assad fell, the state fell,” Talabani said. “In Iraq, when Saddam fell, the state fell because the states were tied to the individual. Iran is not a country where everything was tied to the Ayatollah, Ayatollah Khamenei. It’s a country of institutions. It has a military institution, it has a civilian institution, it has a paramilitary institution. Then it has the religious clerical establishment, and each one has its own infrastructure. I think this was perhaps those around the world that thought by decapitating Iran that you will then in turn bring the collapse of the regime. They miscalculated. Iran is a country that has institutions, and right now those institutions are in sync. The military side are doing what they’re doing, the diplomats are doing what they’re doing. I think there’s greater unity now in Iran than there’s probably ever been.”
Iraq broadly, and Kurdistan specifically, “took hits too” economically, Talabani said.
“Iraq’s main source of revenue is oil, to include the Kurdistan Region,” Talabani said. “So, when the straits are closed, there’s no oil being sold, which means there’s no revenue coming into Kurdistan. A big portion of Kurdistan’s revenue relies on trade between Iraq and Iran, and if there’s no trade, then there’s no revenue. So, the impact on the economy has been massive, and that’s why we’re very eager for there to be progress so the economic angle can begin to normalize. I think that’s one aspect that has been a direct impact on Kurdistan. At the same time, I think we were very clear with everybody involved that the Kurds of Iran should not be used as a tool or as a vehicle to bring about regime change in Iran. We did not think that was a good policy, a good strategy. And I’m very happy that President Trump also came to that conclusion.”
Talabani expanded on that point about how Trump in his view correctly determined that using the Kurds in Iran to effectuate regime change in Tehran would have been not a good strategy by noting he thinks they would have been “massacred.”
“He was able to analyze the situation and realize this was not going to work,” Talabani told – News. “The Kurds would have been massacred had they have been the tip of the spear in this and so this took up a lot of energy for us to work our relations on all sides including with the Kurds of Iran to say ‘don’t be duped by a third party into thinking that you guys can make this happen.’ Again, to be absolutely transparent, the U.S. knew very early that this was not the vehicle — that the Kurds of Iran should not be the tip of the spear.”
Iran has delivered its reply to the most recent ceasefire offer from the United States, a proposal that President Donald Trump has declined.
“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — Totally Unacceptable! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump expressed in a post on Truth Social Sunday afternoon.
The United States remains confident in its strategic position. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Walz, shared with Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream, “We’re witnessing global support aligning with us.”
“Iran has revealed its true nature, but President Trump is still open to diplomacy, supported by the strength of our formidable U.S. military,” Walz continued.
The latest initiative from the Trump administration proposed a resolution to the conflict, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a rollback of Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, state TV said.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen or heard publicly since the war began, ‘issued new and decisive directives for the continuation of operations and the powerful confrontation with the enemies’ while meeting with the head of the joint military command, the state broadcaster reported, with no details.
Trump has reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran does not accept an agreement to reopen the strait and roll back its nuclear program. Iran has largely blocked the strategic waterway that’s key to the global flow of oil, natural gas and fertilizer since the war began, rattling world markets.
President Donald Trump in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22nd, 2026
A woman holds the Iranian flag as she stands infront of an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 10, 2026
An explosion of what appears to be white phosphorus fired by the IDF on the Lebanese side of the Israel-Lebanon border as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 10, 2026
The U.S. military in turn has blockaded Iranian ports since April 13, saying it has turned back 61 commercial vessels and disabled four. On Friday, it struck two Iranian oil tankers it said were trying to breach the blockade. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy says any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a ‘heavy assault’ on U.S. bases in the region and enemy ships.
Another sticking point in negotiations is Iran’s highly enriched uranium. The U.N. nuclear agency says Iran has more than 440 kilograms (970 pounds) enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons grade.
In an interview posted late Saturday, an Iranian military spokesperson said forces were on ‘full readiness’ to protect sites where uranium is stored.
‘We considered it possible that they might intend to steal it through infiltration operations or heli-borne operations,’ Brig. Gen. Akrami Nia told the IRNA news agency.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an excerpt of an interview with CBS airing Sunday said the war isn’t over because the enriched uranium needs to be taken out of Iran. ‘Trump has said to me, ‘I want to go in there,’ and I think it can be done physically,’ he said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Moscow’s proposal to take enriched uranium from Iran to help negotiate a settlement remains on the table.
The majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely at its Isfahan nuclear complex, the International Atomic Energy Agency director-general told The Associated Press last month. The facility was hit by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in the 12-day war last year and faced less intense attacks this year.
NEW YORK (AP) — Renowned for his passionate advocacy for American Jews, Abraham H. Foxman, who led the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with distinction for nearly 30 years, has passed away, as announced by the ADL on Sunday. He was 86 years old.
The ADL expressed its profound sorrow over the loss of their former national director in a statement but did not disclose the specifics regarding the time and place of Foxman’s passing.
During his 28-year tenure as ADL’s leader until his retirement in 2015, Foxman was a trusted advisor to presidents, diplomats, CEOs, and celebrities. He was known for addressing and challenging high-profile individuals over antisemitic statements or portrayals, and he graciously accepted apologies offered to the Jewish community.
Jonathan Greenblatt, the current head of the ADL, remarked, “Abe’s voice resonated with popes, presidents, and prime ministers, wielding it to protect Jews wherever they faced danger. With moral authority and clarity, Abe Foxman was steadfast in his commitment to eradicating hate from the world.”
Foxman was born in 1940 to a Polish Jewish family in present-day Belarus. He narrowly escaped the horrors of the Holocaust after a nanny baptized him as a Catholic to disguise his Jewish origins. After the war, he reunited with his parents, and they eventually settled in New York.
After earning a law degree, Foxman joined the ADL as a staff lawyer. He spent his entire 50-year career with the group, becoming a leading national voice against antisemitism and hate. He was named the organization’s national director in 1987.
The ADL was founded in 1913 with a mandate to fight antisemitism and all bias. But the emphasis differed over time depending on who was in charge and the issues of the day.
Foxman faced criticism that the ADL put too many resources into non-Jewish issues. Under him, the organization built a formidable research arm into white supremacists and other extremists, advocated for immigrant and gay rights, conducted diversity training for law enforcement and developed programs for schools on issues ranging from the Holocaust to the 1964 Civil Rights Act to the impact of bullying.
Foxman long endured objections that he overreacted to perceived slights against the Jews and was too quick to condemn. Yet he was also chided for too easily forgiving and embracing those who repented their anti-Jewish remarks.
Foxman said it was essential to accept apologies, especially from those who can serve as prominent allies for Jews.
“If you don’t let them change, then you become the bigot.”
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Investigators in California have completed a search of a residence linked to Paul Flores, the convicted murderer connected to the long-unresolved case of Kristin Smart’s disappearance. While the search did not yield her remains, authorities emphasize that the investigation continues with a focus on analyzing the evidence collected from the site.
This development comes from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, which announced on Saturday that detectives had finalized their search efforts at the East Branch Street home in Arroyo Grande. This location has been under scrutiny due to its association with Smart’s mysterious vanishing in 1996.
“We did not recover Kristin Smart,” the sheriff’s office conveyed in a statement. “However, detectives will thoroughly examine any evidence we have gathered to aid the ongoing investigation. Our office remains steadfast in our commitment to finding Kristin and reuniting her with her family.”
At this stage, officials have indicated that no further updates will be released.
Paul Flores has been found guilty of killing Kristin Smart, who was a college student in California at the time she disappeared over two decades ago. The case, which has captured national attention, continues to spur efforts to resolve the mystery surrounding her fate.
The development comes after authorities revealed earlier in the week that investigators had uncovered evidence suggesting possible human remains at the property, which is associated with Paul Flores’ mother, Susan Flores.
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said during a news conference Friday that soil testing indicated compounds consistent with a decomposing human body.
“We believe that… human remains were there at one time, or still there,” Parkinson said. “We think there’s evidence to support human remains.”
Investigators with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office can be seen searching a home connected to Kristin Smart’s disappearance.(San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office)
“I’m not going to go into the details, other than just to say with soil tests, it’s about the compounds in the soil that are related to a human, decomposing body,” he added.
The renewed search effort marked the latest development in the nearly three-decade-old case that has gripped California’s Central Coast.
Kristin Smart was a 19-year-old student at California Polytechnic State University when she disappeared in May 1996 after attending an off-campus party. Prosecutors later said Paul Flores killed her during an attempted rape in his dorm room.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement investigators executed a search warrant at a home connected to the Kristin Smart disappearance.(San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office)
Paul Flores, now 49, was convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, but Smart’s body has never been found.
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow previously said his office remains committed to locating Smart’s remains, adding that authorities will continue using every lawful tool available to bring answers to her family.
Despite the latest search yielding no confirmed remains, authorities say they remain committed to finding Smart and bringing her home to her family.
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San Francisco is set to implement a comprehensive ban on outdoor smoking, targeting the use of cigarettes on bar patios and parklets citywide.
This decision has sparked significant backlash from local business owners, who view the stringent measure as another example of excessive government regulation threatening the viability of neighborhood bars.
The disputed ordinance, being developed by Supervisor Myrna Melgar in collaboration with Dr. John Maa of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society, aims to extend the smoke-free outdoor policies already applicable to restaurants at both state and local levels, according to KTVU.
If approved, the legislation would prohibit patrons from smoking while enjoying their drinks in outdoor bar areas throughout the famously progressive city.
Dr. Maa, a surgeon who supports the initiative, argues that the measure is essential for shielding patrons, employees, and passersby from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
“This is to protect the patrons of these establishments and also importantly, the employees and anyone who might be exposed to secondhand smoke,” Maa told the outlet.
He argued San Francisco should put public health ahead of business profits.
But furious bar owners have slammed the proposal as an example of heavy-handed government meddling.
Neil Holbrook, co-owner of O’Reilly’s Pub in Haight-Ashbury, said his parklet was intentionally created so customers could smoke while having a beer.
“One of the reasons we have a parklet is so people can come out and have a cigarette with their beer,” Holbrook said.
Other critics have rallied around an online petition that lists dozens of bars, worried that the ordinance could deal a blow to already struggling businesses and gut their revenue.
Skeptics also questioned how the law would even be enforced, noting smokers may simply move a few feet down the sidewalk — potentially leaving bar owners stuck policing public spaces beyond their doors.
Melgar’s office has tried to ease concerns by claiming the ordinance is not meant to be punitive, and that officials plan outreach efforts and will offer free signage to encourage compliance.
Yet for many locals, the proposal feels like just another aggressive nanny-state crackdown in a city already infamous for its maze of regulations.
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors will vote next month. If approved, the smoking ban would take effect early next year.
A family in Missouri is grappling with an unthinkable tragedy after a cherished nursing student was shot in the head during a road rage incident.
Nineteen-year-old JayLee Gross was out on a date with her boyfriend, Damon Culter, on May 3 in Kansas City when they received a call to assist a friend who was stranded due to a flat tire.
Upon helping their friend, the couple began their journey back to their home in Leavenworth, only to encounter an aggressive driver on the road.
As they attempted to merge onto US 71, a speeding car swerved around them in the right lane, forcing them to brake suddenly, JayLee’s father, Bradley Gross, shared with The Kansas City Star.
Culter, who was behind the wheel, tried to evade the aggressive driver by changing lanes, but the driver continued to pursue them, repeatedly hitting the brakes, Bradley recounted to the publication.
Culter then hopped back into the slow lane, and as he did so, JayLee flipped off the other driver, Bradley added.
The unidentified road rage driver then exited onto a nearby street, took out a gun, and fired five to seven shots at JayLee and Culter’s car.
JayLee was struck in the head by a bullet and has been fighting for her life ever since, while the alleged shooter remains on the run, her heartbroken father said.
JayLee Gross, 19, was enjoying a date night on May 3 with her boyfriend, Damon Culter, when things took a dark turn
After helping a friend fix their flat tire, the couple (pictured together) drove toward their home, but on the way, they were met with an enraged driver
‘We’re not doing ok, and we can’t act like we are. Because, you know, no parent should ever have to experience this,’ he told The Star, adding that JayLee is suffering from brain swelling and is using a breathing tube.
Her mother, Manda Gross, said Sunday that her daughter is still fighting for her life.
‘Keep fighting… we love you,’ Manda wrote on Facebook.
Her mother also shared a colorful graphic that showed JayLee surrounded by inspiring words and symbols related to her nursing career.
She is currently studying nursing at St. Mary’s University while working full-time as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at a nursing home, The Star reported.
JayLee is also on her school’s bowling team and completed several college-level courses by the time she was 17, her father told the publication.
‘My daughter is truly somebody that spent the last four years of her life giving,’ Bradley added.
Culter has also shared thoughtful posts on social media, including one that read: ‘You’re the strongest most beautiful woman I know in this whole universe… I love you so damn much you got this baby.’
After being cut off by the angry driver multiple times, Culter moved their vehicle into another lane. As he did so, JayLee flipped off the other driver, her father, Bradley Gross, said
Her mother also shared a colorful graphic that showed JayLee surrounded by inspiring words and symbols related to her nursing career
While her family remains hopeful that JayLee will recover from her traumatic injury, police said they have launched an aggravated assault investigation into the violent incident.
Officers responded around 12.30am on Monday to Truman Medical Center, University Health, after being informed that a shooting victim was being rushed there by a private car, Captain Jake Becchina with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department told the Daily Mail.
He noted that no one is in custody as of yet, but detectives are ‘making headway,’ The Star reported.
Bradley said he and his family have heard very little from authorities about what happened to his daughter, only telling him that they have ‘some strong leads, but nothing is definite.’
Her mother, Manda Gross (pictured with JayLee), has also taken to Facebook to share that their beloved daughter is still fighting for her life
After nearly a week of being by JayLee’s side in the hospital, Bradley left on Saturday to take his other daughter to her softball practice, he said.
While still trying to wrap his head around what happened, Bradley shared a very simple and important message to the community.
‘I think we all just need to slow down and realize how short life is. We’re always in a hurry. And where you’re going is never going anywhere,’ he stated.
Renowned media entrepreneur Antony Catalano is scheduled to make his initial court appearance following allegations of assault involving his spouse.
At the age of 59, Catalano faces several charges, including assault, false imprisonment, and issuing threats to kill, stemming from an incident on the morning of March 13.
Reports from various media sources claim that he allegedly pulled his wife Stefanie by her hair and ankles, dragging her through a Melbourne apartment.
Catalano, the co-owner of Australian Community Media, successfully sought bail after the incident during a late-night court hearing. (Jason South)
It is also alleged that he attempted to attack her with an iron.
Catalano, who holds co-ownership of Australian Community Media, was granted bail in a late-night court session after the incident.
He is due to return to Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday for a mention hearing.
Australian Community Media, the country’s largest regional and rural digital media company, owns titles including The Canberra Times and The Newcastle Herald.
Catalano purchased the business from Nine Entertainment for $115 million in 2019.
He spent 26 years with Fairfax and was chief executive of Domain for four years, leading the property classifieds operation through its 2017 spin-off from Fairfax into a separately listed business.
ACM general manager Tony Kendall confirmed in March that Catalano was placed on “an immediate leave of absence” until the court case was resolved.
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Savannah Guthrie made a poignant appeal this past Mother’s Day, as the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues to unfold.
Through a heartfelt Instagram post, the “Today” show anchor shared a touching video montage of cherished moments featuring her mother, accompanied by a plea for public assistance.
“Mother, daughter, sister, Nonie — your absence is felt in every breath we take. We are relentless in our search for you. Our hearts won’t find peace until you’re home,” Savannah expressed. “We need help. Someone holds the key to unlocking this mystery.”
She further urged, “Dial 1800CALLFBI. Anonymity is assured, and the reward is still on offer. Continue to pray. Help us bring her back.”
Savannah Guthrie beams alongside her mother, Nancy Guthrie, at the “Today” studio on June 15, 2023.(Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Savannah Guthrie’s husband, Michael Feldman, also paid tribute, posting a photo of his wife holding their two children and calling her the “strongest person” he knows.
“Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day,” Feldman added, along with heart and broken heart emojis.
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC’s “Today” show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home on Feb. 1.(Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Support quickly poured in from friends and colleagues. Former “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotba commented, “Holding you,” along with a heart emoji.
“Today” show lifestyle contributor Jill Martin wrote, “Redefines strongest,” with a heart emoji.
Meanwhile, authorities say the investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing.
Michael Feldman and Savannah Guthrie attend Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival at Spring Studios in New York on Oct. 9, 2025.(Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital on Friday that progress is being made nearly 100 days after the 84-year-old vanished from her home in Arizona’s Catalina Foothills.
Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been abducted at around 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 1.
In March, Savannah Guthrie spoke publicly about the ordeal, describing her family’s pain.
“Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony, we are in agony,” she told Hoda Kotb at the time.
Sophia Compton is a Writer at Fox News Digital. Sophia was previously a business reporter covering finance, energy and tourism and has experience as a TV news producer. She graduated with a journalism degree in 2021 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Story tips can be sent to sophia.compton@fox.com.
