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ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Launches New Role as Public Speaker

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus has embarked on a new venture, taking on the role of hosting ‘fireside chats’ and moderating Q&A sessions.

The 79-year-old music legend, whose wealth is estimated at £239 million, is adding another impressive chapter to his business repertoire.

Currently, Bjorn is being spotlighted as ‘speaker of the week’ by Kruger Cowne, the talent management agency representing him.

According to The Mirror, the pop icon is available for a variety of engagements, including after-dinner speaking, public appearances, keynote speeches, moderated Q&A sessions, and intimate ‘fireside chats.’

Representatives for Bjorn have been approached by MailOnline for further comment.

Bjorn Ulvaeus, 79, has unveiled his new sideline job which entails 'fireside chats' as well as 'moderate Q&A sessions' (pictured in 2021)

Bjorn Ulvaeus, 79, has unveiled his new sideline job which entails ‘fireside chats’ as well as ‘moderate Q&A sessions’ (pictured in 2021)

Bjorn was part of the iconic band ABBA, also composed by Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad; they dominated the music scene throughout the 1970s but called it quits in 1983 (ABBA pictured in 1976)

Bjorn was part of the iconic band ABBA, also composed by Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad; they dominated the music scene throughout the 1970s but called it quits in 1983 (ABBA pictured in 1976)

This month also marked the 50th anniversary of the iconic moment ABBA were crowned champions in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The band, composed by Bjorn, Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, dominated the music scene throughout the 1970s, but after just 10 years – and two divorces – they called it quits in 1983. 

And earlier in the month, Eurovision fans were left hoping they would make a surprise appearance at the final after teasing their return in a social media clip.

Rumours emerged that the band were set to reunite for a performance on the singing competition, as they prepare to mark 50 years since they won with hit track Waterloo.

The band shared a clip to their TikTok page popping out from behind a bush. 

The sound playing over the video said: ‘Ok guys we’re back, did you miss us? Because we missed you.’

It comes after ABBA thanked fans in a rare statement as the band celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest victory.

The iconic group remain the show’s most famous and successful exports after they were crowned winners in April 1974 with their song Waterloo.

The pop legend is said to be available for 'after-dinner speaking, appearances, keynote speaking, moderated Q&A sessions' as well as 'fireside chats', as per The Mirror (pictured in 2021)

The pop legend is said to be available for ‘after-dinner speaking, appearances, keynote speaking, moderated Q&A sessions’ as well as ‘fireside chats’, as per The Mirror (pictured in 2021)

Earlier this month, Eurovision fans went wild as ABBA teased their return in a social media clip

The sound playing over the video said: 'Ok guys we're back, did you miss us? Because we missed you'

Earlier this month, Eurovision fans went wild as ABBA teased their return in a social media clip 

Since their split in 1982 their catalogue of music has inspired the Mamma Mia! film franchise and theatre show, and more recently the incredible ABBA Voyage (pictured)

Since their split in 1982 their catalogue of music has inspired the Mamma Mia! film franchise and theatre show, and more recently the incredible ABBA Voyage (pictured)

Reflecting on the milestone, the group issued a joint statement as they expressed their gratitude for fans ‘steadfast loyalty and support through the years’.

To mark the anniversary, several pianos across Europe will play a pre-recorded by Benny simultaneously to make it sound as though he is playing live.

Sharing a picture of the foursome winning the accolade, they wrote: ‘It’s slightly dizzying and deeply humbling to think that millions of you who saw us for the first time in the Eurovision final 1974 have passed our music on not only to one generation, but to several.

‘We see evidence of that every time one of us visits Abba Voyage in London, and it’s because of this we can celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event in the knowledge that our songs still resonate around the world.’

They continued: ‘It’s difficult to comprehend that 50 years have gone by since the four of us waited backstage for the verdicts of all the juries around Europe at the Dome in Brighton.

‘So what were out dreams during those suspenseful moments or in the chaos in the aftermath of the victory we had secured with the smallest margin in Eurovision history?

‘Four different dreams, no doubt, but whatever they were, however grand, reality has surpassed them, that’s for sure.’

The group went on to have a huge repertoire of hits including Dancing Queen (1976), Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (1979) and Super Trouper (1976) to name a few.

Since their split their catalogue of music has inspired the Mamma Mia! film franchise and theatre show, and more recently the incredible ABBA Voyage.

The iconic hologram show has pumped £322million into the British economy – with more than a million tickets bought at up to £181.50 each.

The gig five years in the making takes the audience back to Abba’s 1970s and 1980s prime and allows fans to experience them in concert, despite their split back in December 1982.

Thanking fans for their continued support they added: ‘Many of you were there from the very start and have followed us ever since – for over half a century!

‘Music you discover and learn to love when you grow up or even later in life has a way of staying with you forever.

‘We share that experience with you and to know that our music has become a constant in your lives is a wonderful thing.’

They concluded: ‘Throughout the years we have been blessed with the outpouring of love from you, our fans.

‘We feel it and we want to know that hardly a day goes by when we’re not reminded of it. To say thank you for what you’re giving us without sounding trivial is not easy and this is not a moment of triviality.

‘It is a happy and, at the same time, solemn moment and we can only hope that you understand how deeply grateful we are for a long, successful career and for your steadfast loyalty and support through the years. Thank you!’

The foursome broke up in 1982, and whilst they came together for a one-off occasion to mark the debut of ABBA Voyage in 2022, there hasn’t been a ‘proper’ reunion with all four on stage singing together again.

The lengthy statement thanked fans for their continued support they added: 'Many of you were there from the very start and have followed us ever since ¿ for over half a century!

The lengthy statement thanked fans for their continued support they added: ‘Many of you were there from the very start and have followed us ever since – for over half a century!

The band pictured in 2022 arriving at the Abba Voyage concert in London

The band pictured in 2022 arriving at the Abba Voyage concert in London

Last year, a spokesperson for the band Görel Hanser issued a ‘clear denial’ of a Eurovision reunion, saying there were ‘no such plans’ and it was ‘definitely wishful thinking from fans.

Benny added: ‘I don’t want to. And if I don’t want to, the others won’t. It’s the same for all four of us – someone says, ‘no’ – it’s a no.’

It comes just ahead of a new film about ABBA ‘s rise to global stardom, which features never-before-seen footage of tense encounters between the iconic Swedish band.

Documentary ABBA: Against The Odds will tell the epic story of the band’s domination of the pop charts – as well as the personal relationships that led to its demise.

A new trailer of the upcoming documentary, which dropped on BBC iPlayer on May 4, includes previously unseen clips of the foursome.

In one clip, Benny and Bjorn are seen rehearsing on stage together before all the lights go out at which point they are left looking concerned.

While another hints at some of the tensions felt within the group, as Agnetha is spotted looking annoyed on stage as she appears to shout at one of her bandmates.

What made ABBA unique was not only their beloved sound, but the fact the band was made up of two couples.

When the band formed, Agnetha and Bjorn were already married while Benny and Anni-Frid were dating.

Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story’ Cast Gathers for Exclusive ‘For Your Consideration’ Event in New York

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NEW YORK — As Emmy season ramps up, the spotlight is firmly on “Love Story.”

The ensemble of “Love Story” gathered in New York for an exclusive ‘For Your Consideration’ event.

Created by Ryan Murphy, this romantic drama series delves into the captivating relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, set against the iconic backdrop of New York City.

The narrative traces their journey from their first encounter to their untimely demise.

After an eventful season, entertainment journalist Joelle Garguilo connected with the cast for insights and reflections.

“It’s been so wonderful, I think to bring this story to life it’s been a real honor and such an inspiring set to be on. I feel so grateful to have been so close to Carolyn for however many months we shot it and being able to talk about her and celebrate her and John’s love story,” Sarah Pidgeon said.

“The people who actually grew up in the 90s whether you were in New York or not, it’s all that music, it’s the fashion, you’re walking down memory lane but my kids generation they are obsessed with this,” Naomi Watts said.

If you haven’t seen “Love Story,” watch it now on Hulu.

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Why I Chose Living with a 102-Year-Old Over Buying My Own Home: A Journey of Unconventional Wisdom

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Australia is currently grappling with a housing shortage and escalating living costs, creating a dilemma for baby boomers who are considering downsizing or seeking suitable housing for their retirement years. What solutions exist to help this generation avoid moving into aged care facilities during their later years? You can explore these options by watching the Insight episode, “Housing Boom(ers),” available on SBS On Demand.

I’ve always cherished being close to nature while still maintaining proximity to vibrant communities.

Yet, I never anticipated that I would end up living halfway across the globe in a co-living arrangement. Life, however, often takes unexpected turns.

My childhood unfolded in a quaint Czechoslovakian town, home to just 2,000 residents. Our family of six resided in a spacious four-bedroom house, complete with an apple orchard in the backyard.

As a child, my days were filled with outdoor adventures—cycling, hiking through nearby forests, and swimming in local lakes and rivers. In the winter months, I would even ski right up to our front door.

I moved to Australia in 1991, when I was 27, to help my uncle with his business. It was meant to be the first part of a journey around the world; but I met someone, married her and stayed.

We owned four houses at various times over the next two decades, living with our four children in Canberra, then on the border of NSW and Victoria in Wodonga.

The home we built in Wodonga overlooked a park, which the residents of the street owned.

We had an owner’s corporation managing the common property — and I think this was the first time I saw the potential in community ownership of shared spaces.

Avoiding property ownership

I bought my wife out of our two properties in 2015 when we divorced and sold them in 2019 before I travelled Europe. But I cut my trip short at 11 months and moved to Melbourne when the COVID-19 pandemic started.

At that point, I decided I didn’t want to buy another property as I felt that owning would tie me down and restrict travel once the pandemic restrictions lifted.

The idea of owning land also increasingly felt wrong to me. While many of us now recognise that this whole country was stolen from First Nations people by colonisers, I feel we overlook that when it comes to private land ownership.

So, I decided to investigate different models of property ownership that would allow me to live with others and avoid owning something on my own.

I considered joining an ecovillage on the NSW Central Coast, where I had stayed several times and had even helped build some of their houses.

However, I decided it was too far from my children and too expensive for me to join.

a headshot of a middle aged man in a checkered button-up shirt in a backyard
Lubosh says that he never wants to own property as an individual again. Source: Supplied

I ended up living in a north-east Melbourne granny flat for the next two-and-a-half years, where I received board in exchange for labour.

Then, in 2023, I saw a post in a social media community group from a family looking for a housemate for their 100-year-old father named Will, so that he could continue living at home.

I met up with Will and his family, and it was an immediate click.

An unlikely housemate

Will has lived in his Melbourne home for over 70 years and is still quite independent and very mobile, but he has support workers each day to do cooking, laundry and cleaning.

I don’t pay rent, but I’ve committed to supporting Will 10 hours a week — making sure that he feels safer living at home.

My main commitment is to sleep at the house each night in case he needs help. Going away is the only small difficulty I have living with Will, as I need to make sure that someone else (like his family or a carer) is available to stay over with him.

I live in a separate extension of the house, so I feel it’s very easy to have my family and partners visit — and my kids are happy for me and my perhaps unique living arrangement.

the exterior of a small brick house with a lawn and bushes. There are solar panels on the roof
The extension of Will’s house that Lubosh lives in. Source: Supplied

It’s now been two-and-a-half years since I started living with Will, who is now 102 years old, and we’ve developed a lovely friendship.

He is also from Czechoslovakia, so we have a lot of stories to share over meals — and we sometimes go to events at the local Czechoslovakian club together.

The arrangement is great for both of us; I still have my independence and privacy in my own part of the house, and as I’m still working part-time, I can do some of my work from home.

And even though I can afford to buy my own home, I feel good that I have avoided owning a house privately.

A cohousing future?

While I’ve looked at lots of cohousing models in different locations, I haven’t found the right one for me yet.

In 2021, I tried to buy land in Melbourne with 20 other people to start our own cohousing cooperative, but the council found it was probably too hard and that the land was eventually sold to a developer.

I haven’t given up on this idea, but I think next time, I would try to do it with fewer people. The more people you have, the more decisions you have to make.

Once I do find a suitable group of people, I will join. I would really like to build a house again — but this time, as part of a community.

I think if you live in a supportive community, you can add life to your years — rather than adding years to your life.

I see many older people struggle to stay in their homes because they don’t have support in their community, but don’t want to downsize or move into aged care living.

That is why I love the idea of cohousing and community living, as I don’t want to be living alone in a big house, wondering what to do with myself.

If I don’t find a suitable housing co-op in the city, I might look for somewhere in regional Victoria where I could live in a tiny house.

But I would much rather be able to live with people — to put my money into funding or starting a housing cooperative — than owning privately again.

That’s what I see myself doing in my retirement years, before I’m so old that someone needs to come and stay with me.

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Chilling Evidence of Chainsaw and ‘Burn Cage’ Unveiled in D4vd Trial

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In a shocking revelation, recent court documents have surfaced suggesting that singer D4vd, identified as David Anthony Burke, allegedly utilized chainsaws to dismember 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It is also alleged that he employed a ‘burn cage’ to obliterate evidence related to the crime.

The disturbing details emerged following Burke’s charge of first-degree murder last week, linked to the tragic fate of the teenager, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of his Tesla.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has accused Burke of knowingly engaging in a sexual relationship with Rivas Hernandez, fully aware of her age.

These startling allegations were outlined in a nine-page preliminary trial brief submitted on Wednesday, coinciding with Burke’s appearance at a 40-minute court hearing.

According to the brief, after their relationship ended last April, Rivas Hernandez allegedly became envious of Burke’s interactions with other women.

Rivas Hernandez ‘threatened to disclose damaging information about her relationship with defendant to end his career and destroy his life,’ the documents state.

At that time, prosecutors say, Burke was set to release his first solo album and had a multi-million dollar career at stake.

With that allegedly on his mind, Burke sent an Uber to pick Rivas Hernandez up at her home in Lake Elsinore, California at around 8.40pm on April 23, 2025, and she was dropped off at the home he was renting in Hollywood Hills at around 10.10pm.

‘Knowing he has to silence the victim before she ruined his music career as she had threatened, very soon after her arrival at his home, defendant stabbed the victim to death multiple times and stood by while she bled out,’ the brief said.

‘At no time did he call law enforcement… to take her to the emergency room to attempt to save her life.’

Instead, Burke allegedly tried to cover up his tracks by sending a text message to Rivas Hernandez asking where she was.

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and mutilating 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and mutilating 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Prosecutors assert Burke knew Rivas Hernandez was underage as he continued to pursue a sexual relationship with her

Prosecutors assert Burke knew Rivas Hernandez was underage as he continued to pursue a sexual relationship with her 

But following the murder, Burke allegedly drove about an hour north of his home in Los Angeles to Santa Barbara as he tried to dispose of some evidence.

Burke then arrived home the following morning on April 24, 2025 and went to a show interview.

That same day, he also allegedly ordered a shovel from the Home Depot and two days later, he stopped texting the teenager.

By May 1, prosecutors said Burke also decided to order two chainsaws, and on May 5, Amazon delivered a body bag, heavy-duty laundry bags and a blue inflatable pool to the home he was renting. 

Burke allegedly made those purchases under the name ‘Victoria Mendez.’ 

He then allegedly returned on May 8 and May 31 to Santa Barbara, where prosecutors said Celeste’s identification was found in January 2026 in an isolated area off Highway 154.

The final part of his efforts to dispose of evidence came on July 7, when Burke ordered and had Amazon deliver a ‘burn cage’ to his rental home under the same fake name ‘as part of his plan to incinerate evidence,’ prosecutors allege.

They go on to claim Burke ‘took horrifying measures to destroy and discard the victim’s body.

Prosecutors describe in chilling court documents how Burke (pictured last year) ordered a chainsaw and a 'burn cage,' which he allegedly used to dismember Rivas Hernandez's body

Prosecutors describe in chilling court documents how Burke (pictured last year) ordered a chainsaw and a ‘burn cage,’ which he allegedly used to dismember Rivas Hernandez’s body

Rivas Hernandez is said to have become jealous of Burke's relationships with other women, and threatened to expose their own dalliance

Rivas Hernandez is said to have become jealous of Burke’s relationships with other women, and threatened to expose their own dalliance

Prosecutors claim Burke 'amputated her left ring and pinky fingers because her ring finger contained a tattoo of his name.' His own fingers featuring a 'Shhh' tattoo are pictured

Prosecutors claim Burke ‘amputated her left ring and pinky fingers because her ring finger contained a tattoo of his name.’ His own fingers featuring a ‘Shhh’ tattoo are pictured

‘After placing her body in the blue inflatable pool to prevent her blood from spilling onto his garage floor, defendant used a chainsaw and perhaps other tools to cut off her limbs,’ prosecutors write. 

‘Small blue plastic fragments were found in the victim’s remains, which were collected by the LAPD’s Forensic Science Division, Trace Analysis Unit.’

Prosecutors said forensics was able to make a match with those plastic fragments to the inflatable pool Burke had bought weeks earlier.

They also claim that in an effort to ‘distance himself from the victim, he amputated her left ring and pinky fingers because her ring finger contained a tattoo of his name.’

Those fingers have never been recovered.

Once Burke was done mutilating the body, prosecutors say he put Rivas Hernandez’s head and torso in the cadaver bag and placed her limbs in a garbage bag, placing both in the front trunk of his Tesla.

He then allegedly lied to his friends and business associates when they started to notice a strong smell of decay around the house. 

Before he left for his tour at the end of July, he parked the Tesla on the street around the corner from the house he was renting. 

Burke was arrested after Rivas Hernandez's mutilated body was found in a Tesla he owned

Burke was arrested after Rivas Hernandez’s mutilated body was found in a Tesla he owned

The Tesla SUV, where police say Rivas Hernandez's body was discovered on September 8

The Tesla SUV, where police say Rivas Hernandez’s body was discovered on September 8

The court filing also details how Burke first met Rivas Hernandez when she was just 11 years old in January 2021.

The two then allegedly began a sexual relationship in November 2023 when Rivas Hernandez was 13 and Burke was 18.

The teenager’s mother, who reported her missing three different times that same year, had said her daughter was dating a guy she had never met, named David.

But Burke denied to deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office that he knew Rivas Hernandez was a minor as he showed investigators a picture from Rivas Hernandez’s yearbook that was in his cell phone, according to the court filing.

Once Rivas Hernandez was discovered safe, authorities also allegedly found a phone number listed in her phone belonging to the singer.

Her family took the phone away, but prosecutors say Burke continued to pursue her – even paying a junior high school student in her class $1,000 so that the classmate could get a phone for Rivas Hernandez.

‘Throughout 2024, the victim spent a significant amount of time with defendant, including summer weekends at his home in the Hollywood Hills and traveling with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas to meet his family.’

‘Text exchanges between the victim and defendant contain references to sex, pregnancy, abortion and use of the Plan B emergency contraceptive.’

 Prosecutors further alleged that they broke up in November 2024, but they continued to communicate.

Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances , continuous lewd acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating human remains of a body

Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances , continuous lewd acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating human remains of a body

The singer was formally charged earlier this month with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous lewd acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating human remains of a body. 

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office explained the special circumstances for D4vd’s first-degree murder charge, which includes ‘lying in wait, committing this crime for financial gain or murdering a witness in an investigation.’

The charges, filed in California, carry a maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole and the death penalty.

D4vd’s defense lawyer entered not guilty pleas to all counts during his first court appearance on Monday. 

D4vd, pronounced David, gained popularity among Gen Z fans for his blend of indie rock, R&B and lo-fi pop. He went viral on TikTok in 2022 and landed a record deal.

His popularity led to collaborations with stars such as SZA and Kali Uchis. 

When the teenager’s body was discovered, Burke had been on a tour in support of his first full-length album. The tour was later canceled. 

On Wednesday, defense attorney Blair Berk asked Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo to seal the preliminary trial brief.

‘The prosecution filed an unusual brief that appears to be a very one-sided view of what is anticipated as evidence in this case,’ Berk said. ‘We have a very real concern about the reasonable possibility of the jury pool at a future trial to be tainted.

She continued: ‘We are concerned about prejudging witness credibility and certainly witnesses who have yet to testify, and any compromise of the preliminary hearing itself, allowing witnesses to tailor their testimony.’ 

The judge denied Berk’s request.

‘Here in LA County, the jury pool is extremely large and LA has a plethora of high-profile cases,’ Olmedo said. ‘This case is not unique in that prospect.’

D4vd, who remained mostly silent during Wednesday’s hearing, looked anxious and  diminutive, wearing a bright orange county jail garb that hung loose on his thin 5-foot-4 frame. 

His attorneys have asked his preliminary hearing to be continued to May 26, but the singer will appear for another hearing on May 12. 

Kohberger Defense Expresses Outrage Over Former Expert’s Public Remarks on Idaho Murder Case

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A significant disagreement has surfaced between Bryan Kohberger’s legal team and an expert witness they had engaged, following Kohberger’s admission of guilt in the case involving the murder of four students from the University of Idaho.

In their inaugural public commentary outside of court proceedings since Kohberger’s apprehension in December 2022, his lawyers have leveled accusations against former defense expert, Brent Turvey, a criminologist, alleging that he breached a confidentiality agreement by discussing the case publicly.

The legal team, comprising attorneys Anne Taylor, Elisa Massoth, and Bicka Barlow, stated, “Mr. Turvey has not been released from his confidentiality agreement and is currently discussing confidential matters that largely fall outside his area of expertise.”

Turvey, who holds a Ph.D. in criminology and works as a forensic scientist, has come under fire from Kohberger’s lawyers. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday evening, they expressed being “appalled” by his recent remarks.

Bryan Kohberger shaking hands with defense attorney Elisa Massoth in Ada County Courthouse

Bryan Kohberger is seen shaking hands with defense attorney Elisa Massoth following his sentencing hearing at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on July 23, 2025. This sentencing pertains to the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students almost three years prior. (Kyle Green/AP)

“It is the opinion of the defense team that Mr. Turvey’s conduct falls outside of the ethical and legal norms that are applied to experts in criminal cases, and his reliability should be seen through the lens of this conduct,” they wrote.

Turvey has spoken with a number of news outlets in recent days, including Fox News Digital, after breaking his silence in a newly released book about the case by former FBI agent Christopher Whitcomb, “Broken Plea,” which revealed a defense assertion that there were serious problems with the chief piece of physical evidence in the case.

In those interviews, Turvey discussed evidence he reviewed for the defense and internal disagreements over testing and strategy, prompting the rare statement from Taylor, Massoth and Barlow.

Bryan Kohberger standing in a courtroom at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho

Anne Taylor, left, representing Bryan Kohberger at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on July 2, 2025, the day he pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. (AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool)

However, he denied that he divulged any confidential information and alleged that Taylor’s office was under investigation over a leak of confidential video before Kohberger’s guilty plea in violation of a restrictive gag order.

“Her press release comes as a bit of a surprise given that nothing confidential was revealed by me,” he told Fox News Digital.

In addition to denying he divulged any confidential material, he mentioned that Taylor’s office had been investigated in connection with a leak of investigative materials to Dateline last year. The prosecution team had also been investigated over the incident, and the court has not publicly identified the leaker.

“I know that the NBC evidence link was not me, and I’ve sworn an affidavit to that effect for the court’s administrative investigation which has been completed, but the results sealed,” Turvey said. 

“The most bizarre part of Anne Taylor’s press release is that she makes an allegation without being specific or providing any evidence. It’s not just false and unprofessional. It likely violates her own ethics as an attorney and the law if she is alleging a crime.”

Madison Mogen smiling on Kaylee Goncalves' shoulders with Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and two other housemates posing for a photo

University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and two other housemates pose in the final photo shared by Goncalves on Instagram before four students were fatally stabbed in November 2022. (Kaylee Goncalves/Instagram)

He said the topics he’s been speaking about have been “buried in mass public disclosures.”

The major revelation in “Broken Plea” stems from a purported chain of custody problem with Kohberger’s Ka-Bar knife sheath, which had his DNA under the snap. It was not mentioned in Turvey’s expert report, which he said was filed before he learned of it.

The evidence bag appears to have been filled in twice — once on the bag itself, and later on a sticker attached to the front.

The earliest date visible on the bag is “11/14/22,” alongside the initials “BP,” likely belonging to lead detective Brett Payne. It was written over the evidence tape sealing the bag.

KA-BAR knife sheath displayed on a surface as evidence in a murder case

An evidence photo from the Moscow Police Department shows a Ka-Bar knife sheath believed to have housed the knife Bryan Kohberger used to murder four University of Idaho students in November 2022. (Moscow Police Department)

The label, affixed sometime later, has six recorded exchanges between Nov. 13 and Nov. 16 written with a single pen in similar handwriting, according to Turvey.

Turvey maintains that should have made it inadmissible.

Had Kohberger’s case gone to trial, prosecutors would have challenged his findings, which have not been evaluated by a judge or jury. Experts have downplayed the significance of his claims.

Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor, reviewed images of the chain of custody forms and said he didn’t see a significant problem for the prosecution.

A split image shows a brown evidence bag with stickers and dates written on it.

This split image shows two undated photos of an evidence bag that author Christopher Whitcomb says contained the Ka-Bar knife sheath, the prosecution’s main physical evidence against Bryan Kohberger. The earliest date written on it, along the evidence sticker, is 11/14/22, signed with the initials “BP” — likely lead detective Brett Payne. Whitcomb’s new book, “Broken Plea,” raises concerns about the chain of custody of this evidence. (Courtesy of Christopher Whitcomb)

“What it could point to is that is a vulnerability in the case, so they take a plea,” he said. “They could have been concerned about losing a juror on that. On the other hand, it’s very indicative of what you do when you have absolutely no defense. You put the procedure on trial, instead of the facts.”

Turvey said his rift with Taylor goes back to around the time of Kohberger’s plea deal. She had not pursued his chain of custody concerns or DNA testing he wanted for additional hair evidence.

“Until we had the first and only all team member meeting, the day after the plea agreement, we were in excellent terms and in a place of complete confidence and professional trust as far as I was concerned,” he said. “Things took a dramatic turn during that meeting.”

Bryan Kohberger giving a thumbs up in a selfie photo wearing a buttoned shirt and earbugs.

Bryan Kohberger gives a thumbs-up in a selfie photo taken at 10:31 a.m. Nov. 13, 2022, about six hours after he murdered four University of Idaho students. (Latah County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

He declined to discuss specifics but said previously that the plea deal came as a surprise to him and despite his chain of custody concerns and a push to have additional DNA testing performed.

Taylor did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

Kohberger admitted to the murders of Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, on July 2, 2025.

He took a plea deal that spared him from the potential death penalty. He forfeited his right to appeal. He gave no explanation for the crimes and sat expressionless through sentencing weeks later as the victims’ families read scathing impact statements in court.

Exterior view of Idaho State Correctional Complex in Kuna, Idaho

Bryan Kohberger is housed at the Idaho State Correctional Complex in Kuna, Idaho, after being sentenced for the 2022 stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

On the night of the murders, he searched Google for local police dispatch audio, according to public records tied to the case. He powered off his phone before the murders and turned it back on after them. While investigators found none of the victims’ DNA in his car after they seized it in Pennsylvania, an FBI analyst determined soil on a shovel found inside it matched dirt from the Moscow area.

“Truth be told, I’m unable to come up with anything redeeming about Mr. Kohberger,” Judge Steven Hippler said at sentencing. “His grotesque acts of evil have buried and hidden anything that might have been good or intrinsically human about him.”

Hippler handed down a sentence of four consecutive terms of life in prison with no parole, plus another 10 years.

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Tragic Alabama Case: William Graham Oliver Arrested for Triple Homicide Involving Pregnant Teen and Family

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A man has been apprehended in connection with the horrific murders of an Alabama mother, her expectant teenage daughter, and her 12-year-old son, whose bodies were discovered bound in their residence on April 20.

According to local news source WALA, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced that William Graham Oliver, aged 54, faces eight charges of capital murder. Oliver was taken into custody and placed in jail on Tuesday.

Previously, Fox News Digital had reported that deputies from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency at a home in Wilmer, Alabama, shortly after 2:30 a.m. on April 20. Upon arrival, they found three bodies with their hands tied behind their backs, each located in different rooms.

The deceased have been identified as 46-year-old Lisa Gail Fields, who suffered stab wounds; 17-year-old Keziah Arionna Luker, who died from a gunshot; and 12-year-old Thomas Cordelle Jr., who was nearly decapitated after having his throat cut.

Sheriff Burch described the crime scene as “brutal,” highlighting the chaotic state in which the home was found.

Luker’s 18-month-old child was found unharmed in the home.

Her unborn child, who was seven or eight months along, also died.

The unborn child’s father, who works offshore, triggered the discovery after he could not reach Luker when he saw her phone activated on Life 360, the sheriff said.

Another family member went to check on her and found the deceased family.

Burch said Oliver knew the family “for quite some time” and was inside the home “looking for something” the night before the bodies were found, according to the report.

“Very very tight timeline,” Burch told reporters. “Very solid circumstantial evidence at this point, and we feel confident that we have the right man.”

Burch said investigators have pinpointed what Oliver was allegedly looking for and his motive but did not release those details to the public, the outlet reported.

Shortly after the killings, investigators said they believed more than one person was involved in the killings because the victims had been subdued using zip ties and flex cuffs.

It is unclear if any additional suspects have been identified.

Jail records show Oliver was charged with first-degree theft of property in 2020, with other arrests dating back to 1990.

The sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.

Scott Parker Out as Burnley Faces Relegation: Premier League Icon Tipped as Successor

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Burnley Football Club has announced the immediate departure of Scott Parker as head coach, a decision that follows the team’s confirmed relegation from the Premier League.

The Clarets’ demotion was sealed after a narrow 1-0 loss to Manchester City, marking a disappointing end to their season. Throughout the campaign, Burnley managed to secure only four victories out of 34 league matches, struggling to gather momentum and amassing just a single point from their last eight games.

In a statement, the club disclosed, “Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent.” The announcement comes after discussions between Parker and the club’s board, following the official acknowledgment of their relegation, where it was mutually agreed that Parker would step down from his role at Turf Moor.

‘Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent,’ a club statement read.

‘Following confirmation of the Club’s relegation from the Premier League last week, Parker and the Board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude.

Scott Parker has left Burnley with immediate effect following the relegation from the Premier League

Scott Parker has left Burnley with immediate effect following the relegation from the Premier League

Burnley's relegation was confirmed last week after a 1-0 defeat at home against Man City

Burnley’s relegation was confirmed last week after a 1-0 defeat at home against Man City

‘During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the 2024/25 campaign, securing Burnley promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, with a 31-match unbeaten run, keeping a remarkable 30 clean sheets. 

‘The Club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Scott for his professionalism, dedication and contribution. He leaves with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Burnley Football Club. 

‘Mike Jackson, supported by the existing backroom staff, will take interim charge for the Clarets’ remaining four Premier League fixtures, beginning with Friday’s match away to Leeds United.

‘The process of appointing a new permanent Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season has begun.’

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been installed as favourite to succeed Parker at Turf Moor.

The former Rangers and Aston Villa boss has been out of management since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq last January.

Parker’s successor will be tasked with overseeing an instant return to the Premier League again, with Burnley having successfully bounced back from relegation at the first attempt in both 2023 and 2025.

Parker had admitted last week that his Burnley side would have had to overachieve to have remained in the top flight. 

‘We’ve had an understanding that the inevitable was getting closer,’ Parker said following confirmation of their relegation.

Steven Gerrard has been installed as the favourite to succeed Parker at Turf Moor

Steven Gerrard has been installed as the favourite to succeed Parker at Turf Moor

Parker led Burnley to promotion last year but was unable to keep the Clarets in the top flight

Parker led Burnley to promotion last year but was unable to keep the Clarets in the top flight

 ‘That curtain has come down on us now, the confirmation has been there.

‘I can’t be critical of this team. This team have given us everything every single day. You can fault us in certain moments where we lacked a quality about us – and we haven’t got enough points in this division. 

‘These players have come in with a humongous challenge and we’ve fallen a little bit short. We needed to overachieve this year, overachieve and overachieve, every single game, and we haven’t managed to do that.

‘Their eyes, their ears, they have given me everything, that means a lot. The young group will learn from these experiences. 

‘One thing I’ve learned in life is you need to have the ability to bounce back, be brave enough to stand in the arena, to stand on the touchline. This group constantly stands. I’m proud of them.

‘Regarding myself, like always, we’ve given everything, sacrificed a lot of things and we’ve fallen short. I hold the burden for that and the responsibility for that. We’ll keep moving and keep going.’

Parker leaves his fourth managerial post, having had spells with Fulham, Bournemouth and Club Brugge.

The 45-year-old has won promotion from the Championship with three clubs, finishing as runners-up with Bournemouth and Burnley, while he guided Fulham to the top flight via the play-offs in 2020. 

Rod Stewart Anticipates Becoming a Grandfather Once More Following Daughter’s Heartfelt Announcement

Renowned musician Sir Rod Stewart is eagerly anticipating the arrival of his sixth grandchild, as his daughter Ruby has announced she’s expecting her second child. The big reveal happened during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last weekend, where 81-year-old Rod was performing. Ruby, 38, who already has a son named Otis who is about to turn three on May 9, shared photos showing her tenderly holding her baby bump while wearing a chic black patterned dress.

Adding to the family celebrations, Ruby’s sister, Kimberly, 46, shared a delightful update at the same event. She posted a photo of herself with her young son, whom she welcomed last year, with a blue heart emoji concealing his face.

Kimberly had announced her pregnancy back in March of last year through a series of elegant Instagram photos. Dressed in a floral sundress, she showcased her baby bump with the caption, “Baby boy coming soon.” However, she has kept his name and the father’s identity under wraps.

In the past, Kimberly has expressed her deep affection for her daughter Delilah, once saying, “I honestly never, ever thought that I could love anything as much as I love her.”

She has gushed about her daughter in the past saying of Delilah: ‘I honestly never, ever thought that I could love anything as much as I love her.

“I had her at the right time. I got all the partying out of my system and I just wanted to be with her all the time.’

Alongside Ruby and Kimberly’s children Rod has two other grandchildren. His ice hockey star son Liam, 31, shares son Louie, who is nearly three and daughter Elsie, 14 months, with wife Nicole Artukovich.

Mastering Bridge Pose Beyond 55 Signals Exceptional Full-Body Strength

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Maintaining and building overall body strength is crucial for living independently and confidently as you age.

Keeping your body in excellent condition is one of the greatest investments for your future. Maintaining full-body strength ensures you can continue to handle everyday tasks such as stepping into the shower, doing laundry, or taking out the trash without difficulty. While any amount of exercise is beneficial, how can you assess if your strength is adequate? We consulted experts to uncover effective ways to evaluate your physical strength.

Try holding a bridge position. Being able to maintain this position for an extended time after the age of 55 indicates elite full-body strength.

We reached out to Josh York, the Founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, the largest in-home and on-site personal training company globally, for insights. With extensive experience in personal training, York leads a nationwide team that provides customized fitness programs for all ages, with a special emphasis on enhancing mobility, strength, and long-term functionality for those over 50.

Holding a Bridge for This Long Means Your Strength Is Elite

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We spoke with Josh York, Founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training company, to find out the scoop. With years of experience in personal training, York spearheads a nationwide network delivering personalized fitness programs to all ages, including a significant number of adults 50+ with a focus on boosting mobility, strength, and long-term function.

According to York, for adults 55+, holding a glute bridge for 30 to 45 seconds with proper form signals solid strength and control. If you’re able to hold it for 45 to 60 seconds without your lower back fatiguing, you’re in “elite” status.

“The key is maintaining full alignment the entire time. Hips should stay lifted, the core should be engaged, and you should not be arching through your lower back. Duration only counts if the form stays consistent,” York stresses.

Why the Glute Bridge Is a Solid Indicator of Full-Body Strength

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Even though this exercise is called the “glute bridge,” the move requires multiple muscles throughout the body to work in unison to successfully hold the position. Your glutes drive the lifting motion while your core stabilizes the spine, your hamstrings provide control, and your lower back helps preserve posture.

“All these muscles work together to keep the body in a straight line from shoulders to knees. The glutes create the movement, while the core, hamstrings, and back stabilize and prevent breakdown in form,” York tells us. “If one of those areas is weak, it becomes difficult to hold the position for long. That’s why it reflects overall strength and stability rather than just glute strength alone.”

The Importance of a Strong Posterior Chain

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Building and maintaining strength in the posterior chain helps keep your body upright and aligned. It promotes improved posture by preventing your body from hunching forward, which is a common occurrence as you age.

“Strong posterior chain strength also improves balance by strengthening the muscles that stabilize the hips and spine. This reduces the risk of falls and makes everyday movement more controlled,” York tells us. “From an injury perspective, the muscles that the bridge glute are working take pressure off the joints, especially from the knees to the lower back, which helps reduce strain during daily activities like squatting down and lifting objects.”

Why the Glute Bridge Is Often Used as a Benchmark for Functional Strength

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Even though the glute bridge is simple, safe, and seamless to assess, it can tell you a lot about how your body is functioning.

“It tests strength, endurance, and the ability to maintain proper alignment over time,” York shares. “Because it involves the same muscles used for standing, walking, lifting, and stabilizing the body, it gives a clear picture of someone’s functional strength. If a person can hold a bridge with good form, it usually translates to better performance in everyday movements.”

FedEx and UPS Announce Tariff Refunds: Key Details for Customers


In a significant development following a court decision in February, major shipping companies FedEx and UPS have announced plans to refund customers after a ruling overturned the Trump administration’s application of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs.

UPS confirmed this initiative to Nexstar on Wednesday, stating that the company is collaborating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to facilitate the refund process. Customers can now submit refund requests through an online portal managed by the CBP.

The initial phase of refunds will address specific tariff payments made from January 30, 2026, onwards, including those tariffs currently pending, as indicated by UPS.

Waiting on the CBP

Natasha Amadi, a spokesperson for UPS, shared in an email, “UPS is actively processing refunds for eligible shipments for which we acted as the importer. We are prepared to expand our operations in line with future phases rolled out by CBP. Our priority is to assist our customers throughout this refund process.”

The CBP has indicated that the issuance of refunds may take between 60 to 90 days. According to a court document, approximately 330,000 importers have collectively paid over $166 billion in tariffs.

During a post-earnings call, UPS CEO Carol Tome said that the postal company had collected roughly $5 billion in tariffs from customers, The Journal Record reports.

“We are working with the Customs Border Protection to apply for those refunds,” Tome said. “We think it’s going to take some time before the Treasury remits money to us, but as soon as we get that money, we’re going to remit it right back to our customers.”

FedEx, which sued the government in February to recoup import taxes, told Nexstar it has already started to file claims with the CBP.

“Supporting our customers as they navigate regulatory changes remains our top priority,” a spokesperson said in an email. “Our intent is straightforward: when refunds are issued to FedEx, we will isse refunds to the shippers and consumers who originally bore those charges.”

Many Americans were forced to pay import duties on products from overseas after President Trump signed an executive order in July, 2025 that suspended the “de minimis” tax exemption rule for products worth $800 or less.

One Florida consumer who paid $8 for shipping and even more for a FedEx tariff bill told The Associated Press his fragrance oil from Toronto “wasn’t worth the $10 tariff for a $27 purchase.”

Court decision invalidates Trump tariffs

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court found that Trump usurped Congress’ tax-setting role last April when he set new import tax rates on products from almost every other country, citing the U.S. trade deficit as a national emergency that warranted his invoking of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Although the court majority did not address refunds in its ruling, a judge at the U.S. Court of International Trade determined last month that companies subjected to IEEPA tariffs were entitled to money back.

February’s Supreme Court decision marked a significant blow to Trump’s economic agenda. But many other tariffs remain in effect — including punishing sectoral levies that Trump imposed using another law (Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act).

The administration has also signaled that more new duties are on the way.

Trump has publicly attacked companies who have warned of price hikes spanning from tariffs — and at times used the threat of new import taxes to strike deals. Last week, the president also said he’ll “remember” those that do not seek refunds from his IEEPA tariffs.

“I think it’s brilliant if they don’t do that,” Trump told CNBC of companies that hadn’t yet sought reimbursements. “If they don’t do that, they got to know me very well.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.