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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In an unsettling incident last night, 71-year-old Joseph Ryan found himself on the wrong side of the law, facing arrest allegations for threatening his long-time partner with harm, using a rock as a weapon.
Responding just before 11 p.m. on August 16, a Gainesville Police Department officer arrived at the Shell station situated at 3831 NW 13th Street. The victim had contacted authorities from this location to report Ryan’s threatening behavior.
According to the victim, their romantic entanglement with Ryan spans 18 years, but has been marred by a long history of violence. On the evening of the incident, the victim and Ryan were joined by two witnesses near the gas station. Despite initial apprehensions, the group’s mood seemed to lighten after they began consuming alcoholic drinks, leading the victim to believe the situation would remain peaceful.
This peace was shattered when the victim, seeking an end to the relationship, reportedly conveyed his intentions to Ryan. In a sudden turn, Ryan allegedly erupted in anger, snatching an object from the ground and threatening the victim’s life. The victim claims Ryan raised his hand as if to hurl the object, prompting a desperate dash into the gas station to seek help. Fearful for his safety, the victim urged the employees to alert 911, convinced that Ryan meant to carry out his threat.
One witness reportedly said Ryan started yelling after the victim said he wanted to break up, and then Ryan picked up a rock and said he would kill the victim. When the victim ran away, Ryan dropped the rock. This witness pointed to the rock, which the officer described as “a little larger than a softball.”
The second witness was reportedly difficult to understand but said he did not see anyone grab a rock or make any threats; however, as they spoke, he reportedly became less confident and said he didn’t recall anyone picking up a rock.
Post Miranda, Ryan reportedly denied that anything physical happened; he said he and the victim simply argued, and he said he never picked up a rock. He said the victim and the first witness were conspiring against him because they wanted him in jail.
Ryan, a designated Career Offender whose address is listed as GRACE Marketplace, has been charged with domestic aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He has 14 felony convictions (seven violent) and 13 misdemeanor convictions (non-violent); he has served nine state prison sentences, with his most recent release in 2024. He was most recently arrested on July 16 for domestic battery against the same victim as this case, but the charges were dropped on August 10, and he was released. Judge Joy Danne set bail at $10,000 on the new charge.
Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Kate Walsh on How Overcoming Health Challenges Transformed Her Life Priorities
Kate Walsh opens up about how encountering significant health challenges, such as battling a brain tumor, has reshaped her perspective on life.
“It was overwhelming, yet at the same time, it was a powerful gift and a chance to hit the reset button,” Walsh, 58, revealed exclusively to Us Weekly during the Centrum Inside and Outside Makeover Salon Experience in New York City on Thursday, August 13. “I know it sounds like a cliché, but it truly was,” she admitted.
Reflecting on her initial reactions to various health scares, Walsh shared, “You always hear stories of people confronting health crises — be it cancer or a brain tumor — and if you’re fortunate enough to survive, the experience often compels a complete life overhaul. That’s precisely what I did,” she remarked.
She elaborated further: “Now, my approach to balancing work and life is entirely different. Previously, I would tell friends, ‘If you want to spend time with me, you’ll have to join me at work,’ because all I did was live for my job,” she explained.
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While Walsh is still grateful for her professional success, she has also shifted her focus.
“That was great for a while. But even before, it was like, ‘OK, this is running its course and I want to spend more time with family and friends,’” she noted. “And I love traveling and I love finding ways to be of service. I get to do a lot of great stuff with Oceana and with Planned Parenthood. I get to do things and be with my love, [Andrew Nixon]. I have love in my life.”
Walsh is best known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and its spinoff, Private Practice. Outside of the medical drama world, she has been a consistent presence on screen with scene-stealing roles on 13 Reasons Why, The Umbrella Academy, Emily in Paris and more.
The actress teased on Thursday that she has more projects coming up in other mediums, including movies and theater. While Walsh is already booked and busy, she always makes time for her philanthropic work — and she’s using her platform to be more outspoken about healthy aging through a partnership with Centrum.
“There’s a lot of pressure in Hollywood to stay the same, but that’s just madness. It just doesn’t work,” she told Us. “It’s like a recipe for self-flagellation or feeling bad. So I want to look my best — obviously — and for myself, too. But it is odd to see [the conversations around aging in Hollywood].”
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Walsh offered advice for those struggling with the idea of aging, saying, “Radical acceptance is a big one. Surrendering. I think that some people would confuse that with being defeated or giving up, but it’s not. Change happens, and we know this intellectually. Change is the only constant, but to live it is challenging, and do it a day at a time.”
She added: “You don’t stay 13 forever. You don’t stay 20 or 30 or 40. And it is a gift. We’re privileged to age. So for me, it is about being mindful but healthy. For me, dieting doesn’t work, but just having a balanced life does.”
Walsh has also added Centrum vitamins into her everyday wellness routine.
“I really didn’t get into serious supplements until probably my mid-30s, around the time that Centrum Age Defy would be great. Why I like Centrum Silver is it’s great for brain health,” she noted. “It’s great for brain function and heart health and eyes. These are things that as you age and get into your 50s become more prevalent and necessary than say they would when you’re younger. … Centrum vitamins are clinically proven and have been doing this for a very long time. There are so many things out there that this is quite comforting.”
Top Five Timeless Fantasy Films Ripe for a Modern Cinematic Revival
Paramount Pictures
Decades before 1939’s unforgettable “The Wizard of Oz” enthralled audiences and reshaped the film industry, adaptations of L. Frank Baum’s “Oz” books were already flourishing on screen. The journey started with 1910’s silent version “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and was further explored by Larry Semon’s 1925 rendition also titled “The Wizard of Oz.” Not limited to the land of Oz, other classic tales like “Alice in Wonderland” have also seen numerous iterations over the years, reflecting cinema’s fascination with fantasy storytelling. Such enduring popularity makes these stories prime candidates for reinterpretation, confirming that a fairy tale’s cinematic journey is rarely confined to a single definitive version.
These legendary tales continually morph through remakes, presenting fresh perspectives of adored characters and plots to new audiences. As a staple of the film industry, fantasy remakes encompass various artistic styles and quality, cementing their place on the silver screen. In a landscape continually shaped by such reinventions, it’s intriguing to consider five iconic fantasy films that could be transformed anew. Cherished by fans and critically lauded, these movies hold immense potential for creative re-imagining, demonstrating that even beloved classics have room for thrilling reinterpretations.
A remake could breathe new life into each of these five fantasy classics, highlighting different aspects of their narratives for modern audiences. They beckon for reinterpretation, ensuring the tradition of fantasy remakes—a tradition rooted deep in the origins of cinema—endures.
The NeverEnding Story
Warner Bros. Pictures
In 1984, Wolfgang Petersen captivated viewers with “The NeverEnding Story,” an adaptation co-written with Herman Weigel of Michael Ende’s 1979 novel. The film paired haunting elements like a sinking swamp and a doomed horse with a mesmeric fantasy universe, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. However, while it excelled in creating an immersive tale, the film adaptation notably omitted significant portions of the book, particularly its latter half.
This gap presents a prime opportunity for a fresh rendition of “The NeverEnding Story.” Speculation about a potential reboot has persisted, driven by fans eager to see untold parts of the narrative come to life. Imagine a remake that retains the tactile magic and gravity of the original while introducing a bold artistic vision—akin to Denis Villeneuve’s meticulous approach with “Dune.” Such innovation could transform the realm of Fantasia (or Fantastica, as referred to in Ende’s novel), rejuvenating it for a new generation with groundbreaking aesthetics and inventive storytelling.
There’s tons of wiggle for a new visual interpretation of this fictional domain. Plus, it’s high time a new generation of kids enjoyed the kind of trauma-induced nightmares that only “The NeverEnding Story” could provide.
Xanadu
Universal Pictures
Many of the musical movies you need to watch right now deploy vibrant color schemes that could only exist in this heightened genre. Unfortunately, several modern musicals have inexplicably opted to deliver films where characters navigate drab tableaus illuminated by minimal lighting. “Cats,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Joker: Folie à Deux,” 2026’s “Moana” remake; they all take place in permanent nighttime and subdue their colors to unintentionally comical degrees. We need unabashedly silly movies again. What we need is a second coming of the 1980 roller-skating fantasy musical, “Xanadu.”
This camp classic starring Olivia Newton-John and featuring Gene Kelly’s last film acting credit might sound like a strange one to receive the remake treatment. However, the incredibly successful 2007 stage musical adaptation of “Xanadu” has demonstrated that this distinctly ’80s creation doesn’t have to remain in that era. Fully committed musical performances, not to mention iconic tunes from bands like Electric Light Orchestra, never go out of style. Hire a great modern queer cinema icon (like Angela Robinson, Alice Maio Mackay, or Alice Wu), let them paint the screen in vibrant visuals that would make Powell & Pressburger and Jacques Demy proud, and “Xanadu” could be an even more dazzling spectacle than its original incarnation.
Best of all, a modern maximalist “Xanadu” remake would show all those dreary “modern” musical movies the rich visual possibilities of this genre. We need more “Xanadu” mayhem in this genre and fewer “Joker: Folie à Deux” disasters.
Dragonheart
Universal Pictures
Today, 1996’s “Dragonheart” is considered a cult classic and one of the 50 movies about dragons you need to see. Universal Pictures has certainly gotten a lot of mileage out of this property, given that the studio has made four direct-to-video follow-ups to the original “Dragonheart.” However, there’s still glaring artistic flaws with this production, a fact especially apparent to Patrick Read Johnson, who penned the film’s original screenplay (he only received a “Story By” credit in the final film). Among the many alterations to the saga of dragon Draco (Sean Connery) and human Sir Bowen (Dennis Quaid) that Johnson despised was the removal of any nuance or compelling drama in the human characters, who were all incredibly arch in the final film.
Remaking “Dragonheart” closer to his original vision is something Johnson has constantly talked about with enthusiasm. Certainly, there’s something to the idea of remaking a movie that had a cool core concept but didn’t hit its full potential. Whether it’s Johnson stepping behind the camera or somebody else, a new “Dragonheart” incanration would undoubtedly benefit from having a better director than the original film’s helmer. Rob Cohen. This filmmaker responsible for “xXx,” “The Boy Next Door,” “Stealth” and so many other clunkers zapped this production of its energy from the get-go.
With a better filmmaking steering the “Dragonheart” ship, not to mention a more consistent and weighty tone, this property could finally live up to all the potential Johnson imbued into his initial draft.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Walt Disney Pictures
The original “Magic Bedknob” and “Bonfires and Broomsticks” children’s books by Mary Norton were first published in the 1940s and existed separate from the P.L. Travers “Mary Poppins” books. However, Disney’s 1971 adaptation of the Norton texts, entitled “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” was clearly trying to ape the style and success of 1964’s “Mary Poppins.” The “what would Walt do?” mantra guided all corners of the Disney empire after Walt Disney’s passing and that extended to motion picture endeavors like “Bedknobs and Broomsticks.” This feature even contained a lengthy set piece where the live-action human characters traveled to an animated world, just like in “Mary Poppins.”
Decades later, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” could have a chance to be adapted once more, but this time as a project with more of an identity than “we have ‘Mary Poppins’ at home.” A blueprint for how to remake this fantasy feature can be found in another update of a live-action 70s Disney movie: “Pete’s Dragon.” That 2016 David Lowery directorial effort just took the title and starting concept of the original Disney musical before making a deeply moving standalone exercise. The result was one of summer 2016’s best movies.
Going the same route for a new “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” movie would be a boon on multiple levels, including in offering moviegoers something they already haven’t seen and avoiding the exact same problem plaguing all live-action Disney remakes. Plus, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” could finally have a cinema-based identity that isn’t rooted in “Mary Poppins.”
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Paramount Pictures
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” was one of the best reviewed movies of 2008 and the recipient of countless Oscar nominations. Unfortunately, the movie itself was a slog, a rare pre-Netflix misfire for director David Fincher. Despite its intriguing high-concept premise promising something deeply specific, the final version of “Benjamin Button” came off as domestic distributor Paramount Pictures wanting to fuse together pieces of two of its biggest hits. Specifically, “Benjamin Button” is just the tragic romance of “Titanic” stitched together with the “one guy wanders through multiple decades of history” conceit from “Forrest Gump.”
Constantly reminding audiences of other movies doesn’t help “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” stand on its own two feet. Amplifying the film’s problems is that the CG effects turning back the clock on Brad Pitt’s Benjamin Button stand out as a glaringly obvious example of de-aging technology missing the mark in movies. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s original 1922 “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” short story had both a wryer sense of humor and a killer starting concept that deserve a better movie. Remaking this title into something more whimsical and comedic that lets human performers inhabit Button at different stages of life could finally unlock the fullest potential of this saga.
Despite “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” enjoying a revered reputation in 2008, the passage of time has made it clear there’s plenty of ways a remake could excel where this Fincher title floundered.
Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Opens: A Pursuit for Justice in the Iconic Rapper’s 1996 Las Vegas Killing
The mystery surrounding who orchestrated the murder of Tupac Shakur is finally being unraveled as the much-anticipated trial opens in Las Vegas. Accused of masterminding the 1996 shooting, the man now faces the scrutiny of the courtroom.
In their opening statements, prosecutors asserted their commitment to demonstrating the culpability of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, once a prominent Los Angeles gang leader, as the individual who ordered the attack.
“Duane Davis wasn’t the person who fired the shots,” explained Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal to the jury. “However, he orchestrated the shooting as retribution for the assault on his nephew. You’ll discover these facts directly from Duane Davis’s own declarations.”
At 63, Davis stands accused of murder involving a deadly weapon, with the alleged intent to further criminal gang activities in relation to Shakur’s death. Although Davis insists on his innocence, branding the prosecution’s case as fictitious, if found guilty, he faces a life sentence.
Palal presented the jury with footage capturing the altercation between Shakur’s entourage and Davis’s nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, in front of the MGM Grand shortly before the shooting on September 7, 1996. The jurors were also shown images of the black BMW that Shakur occupied when the shots were fired.
“You will learn, when the opportunity presented itself for retribution, Duane Davis made sure that the shooters were armed and ready,” Palal said.
They also heard from witness Ingrid Stokes, who was living in L.A. in 1996 but visited Vegas for the weekend. She was in a car trailing the BMW.
“We ran into Suge and Tupac in the car,” Stokes told jurors.
“Did anyone shoot at you?” Stokes was asked.
“Probably, I honestly don’t know. There was a lot of gunshots,” Stokes answered.
Davis, dressed in a blue suit and tie, listened intently as prosecutors claimed he ordered the killing of Shakur as an “act of revenge.”
Some evidence expected to be presented in this case comes from “Compton Street Legend,” a tell-all book Davis published and promoted. But Davis now says he didn’t write it, and claims the book was a ploy to make money.
In an ABC News exclusive jailhouse interview in 2025, Davis denied all allegations.
“I’m innocent. I ain’t kill nobody. Never did ever kill nobody,” he said.
What Davis has told investigators before
In a 2008 interview with a federal task force investigating the killing of Shakur’s rival, the Notorious B.I.G., Davis instead talked about the Shakur shooting. He described handing a gun to the men in the back seat of a white Cadillac that fired on a black BMW with Shakur and Marion “Suge” Knight inside.
As prosecutors played audio of Davis explaining the moment Shakur was shot, members of Shakur’s family, including his stepbrother Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur, sat quietly in the audience, staring ahead.
Palal told jurors Davis held onto a visceral hatred for Shakur for decades that drove him to speak.
He said as early as 1998, the defendant talked to the FBI and admitted he had been in Las Vegas the night of the shooting. He spoke again in 1999 to the FBI and said again he was in Las Vegas then but denied responsibility.
In 2009, he admitted to his role in the killing in an interview with Las Vegas police, Palal said.
“And now 30 years later, we’re going to ask you to finally hold Duane Davis accountable,” Palal said.
Will Suge Knight testify?
Knight, who is serving time in an unrelated case, told ABC News he believes Davis will struggle to convince jurors that his past statements were untrue.
“Everything he said and talked about, he already told on himself,” Knight said.
In the years since Shakur’s murder, what exactly happened in that hail of bullets — and who pulled the trigger — was obscured by a lack of physical evidence, feuding cops and the gangland code of silence. Knight, the only eyewitness still living, was in the car with Shakur when he was shot that night, and told ABC News he is no more willing to cooperate with law enforcement during Davis’ trial than he has been for the last 30 years.
“To actually get on the stand, and point somebody out, it’s worse than taking a gun and shooting that man in the head. Because if you shoot a person in the head, they die once. If you get on the stand and you snitch on that person, they die a million times,” Knight told ABC News from prison earlier this month, ahead of Davis’s trial. “Leave me out of it.”
Legal analyst Joshua Ritter said Knight’s account would be significant if he takes the stand.
Chris Hansen Discusses Unexpected Insights on Robert Pattinson’s New Movie
Chris Hansen, known for anchoring the riveting series To Catch a Predator, is breaking his silence concerning a forthcoming film that encapsulates his controversial tenure as its host.
The new movie, titled Primetime, features Robert Pattinson stepping into the shoes of the investigative journalist who boldly confronted individuals suspected of sexual offenses during meticulously planned sting operations.
To Catch a Predator, a gripping segment broadcast on Dateline NBC from 2004 to 2007, came to life through a collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and the watchdog group Perverted Justice.
Hansen, who is now 66, shared candid revelations on Monday during an episode of the podcast Serialously With Annie Elise. He admitted he has yet to view a preview of the film directed by Lance Oppenheim, which is set to hit theaters next month.
“You know, what’s Hollywood’s motive here? We don’t know, but I’ll find out,” Hansen remarked, expressing his curiosity and anticipation.
The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives of the film’s distributor A24 for further comment on the story but has not heard back yet.
To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen is speaking out on the upcoming movie about his stint as host of the controversial NBC Dateline segment that aired from 2004 to 2007
Developed in partnership with local law enforcement and the watchdog group Perverted Justice, To Catch A Predator involved Hansen and a camera crew confronting suspected predators caught up in coordinated stings. Above, a still from the show
While a ratings hit, the show garnered controversy amid legal and ethical questions which ultimately led to its 2008 cancellation.
When suspected predators would arrive at a home, they would be greeted by NBC cameras and Hansen, who would try to interview them prior to their arrests by police, often reading back graphic passages from the chats.
In November 2006, a Texas assistant district attorney named Bill Conradt took his own life after police entered his home to arrest him while Hansen and his crew waited outside.
On the podcast, Hansen said he’s only seen the preview for the motion picture, which ‘looks very dramatic’ but is scheduled to attend a private screening of it next week.
‘Until I see the full movie, you know, I as a reporter, it’s sort of silly for me to talk about something that I haven’t seen yet – so I’m going to see it,’ Hansen said. ‘Then I’ll be able to tell you whether I like it or don’t like it, and how dramatized it is.’
He said he did not have a hand in the production of the film but people involved with it reached out to him after it had finished shooting.
‘We had heard, you know, obviously, with all the different properties I have and all the platforms, some of the people who are involved in the management also tangentially have relationships in the Hollywood world,’ Hansen said. ‘So we had heard that this was in the works a couple months ago.
‘They came out and said, “Hey, look, we’re doing this. We’d like you to have some sort of, you know, consideration in terms of helping us with this.”‘
‘You know, what’s Hollywood’s motive here? We don’t know, but I’ll find out,’ he said of Primetime starring Robert Pattinson as himself
On the podcast, Hansen said he’s only seen the preview for the motion picture, which ‘looks very dramatic’ but is scheduled to attend a private screening of it next week
Hansen said he hasn’t been focused on the film as he continues with his own endeavors: ‘I’ve been busy being the real Chris Hansen, so I don’t have a lot of time to focus on the fake Chris Hansen.’
He said that he suspected filmmakers used his name ‘because it helps in a commercial enterprise.’
Hansen said of Pattinson playing him: ‘Obviously they want a commercial endeavor to succeed, and they think this is the way it’s going to succeed – you know, I didn’t get to choose my own guy.’
He said that he ‘had discussions years ago about’ a potential film on the NBC series, and ‘thought Dennis Leary would be a good guy’ to play him in a silver screen adaptation.
Primetime, which also features Anna Faris, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers and Tony Revolori, is due in theaters on September 25.
Chilling Texts Uncover Lindsay Clancy’s Heartbreaking Cries for Help Before Tragic Children’s Killings
In an unprecedented move during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, jurors gained access to her private digital footprint on Monday. The court presented a wealth of information pulled from her phone, including confidential text messages, Google searches, and health data, shedding light on the weeks preceding the tragic deaths of her three children.
“I’m really sick. Something is wrong,” Lindsay texted her mother, Paula Musgrove, in October 2022. This message was notably shared in court on August 17, marking the trial’s second week.
Recounting her daughter’s plea, Paula read from Lindsay’s message, “Mom, will you please come up and stay with me for a bit? I’m really sick. Something is wrong. I had horrible insomnia all night, and I just don’t know how I’m going to get through the day. I started taking the medicine my doctor prescribed for anxiety, and I think it’s made things worse. It’s just really scary, and I don’t want to be alone.”
Lindsay is facing charges for allegedly strangling her children—Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan—with exercise bands, followed by a suicide attempt by jumping from a second-story window of her home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
Her husband, Patrick Clancy, testified that when he returned home, he found Lindsay lying on the ground outside and their children in the basement, a discovery that underscores the gravity and tragedy of the events.
Lindsay has pleaded not guilty to the January 2023 murders, with her attorneys arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time. The prosecution, however, argued that she killed her children in a premeditated, cold-blooded attack.
Her sister, Allison Ozga, also testified on Aug. 17 that Thanksgiving 2022 was the first time she had seen Lindsay in quite some time, although they talked on the phone and exchanged text messages.
“I had known she had not been doing well via text message communication that we had,” Allison told the courtroom, adding that Lindsay’s mood “did not look good.” By December, she added, Lindsay had “very much decompensated.”
Allison said her intuition told her “something was off” about Lindsay.
“I do remember saying at one point at the beginning of December something along the lines of, ‘I’m in a really tough spot,’” Allison told the courtroom. “And knowing what she had shared with me previously about how her mental health had been struggling, I had this gut feeling that something was off and…I asked her if she was safe.”
According to Allison, her sister replied, “Yes.”
In her communication with Lindsay and Patrick, Allison said she learned that her sister was experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts and insomnia. And between October and December, Allison said, Lindsay shared that she was being prescribed different prescriptions by her doctors.
By the end of December, Allison said, Lindsay told her that she felt “numb” and “hopeless” and had experienced suicidal ideation every day for a month, before checking herself into McLean Hospital, a psychiatric facility.
Lindsay’s phone data also reflected her family’s concerns.
Cellebrite digital forensics expert Ian Whiffin analyzed data from Lindsay’s phone, along with Apple Health data on her heart rate and movement between floors of their home.
Online searches for “psychosis symptoms” and “symptoms of postpartum psychosis,” along with “how quickly does Wellbutrin work for depression” and “ketamine for suicidal ideation” were found on Lindsay’s phone days before the killings, Whiffen testified, according to Reuters.
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington also showed photos and text messages Lindsay had sent on the morning of the murders.
One photo depicted a snowman Lindsay and the children had made, then later she put a heart emoji on a photo of Dawson that Patrick sent, according to The Patriot Ledger. Later, Lindsay texted Patrick an image of Cora at the pediatrician’s office.
According to Whiffen, in response to the photo of the children and the snowman, Patrick had replied, “You’re a good mom.”
Knee-Strengthening Exercises for Over 60s: Ditch Lunges
Combat Aging Knees: Five Morning Exercises to Reinforce Muscle Strength
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Feeling like your knees have turned into rusty hinges when you step out of bed? You’re definitely not in this alone. While many resort to gentle yoga sequences for relief from that stiff, creaky sensation, it’s time to rethink this approach—yoga only solves part of the problem.
Yoga undoubtedly improves flexibility and helps calm the nervous system, but it’s not enough to build the muscular strength necessary to stabilize your knee joints daily. According to the National Institute on Aging, strength training is a powerful tool to maintain joint function and independence as we get older. Stronger muscles surrounding a joint can significantly reduce the stress the joint has to endure.
For those experiencing knee discomfort after 60, it’s typically a strength concern rather than a flexibility issue. Your quads, hamstrings, and calves cross the knee joint playing a pivotal role in force control during walking, stair climbing, or standing up from a chair. Studies indicate that weakness in these muscle groups forces your knee to absorb stress it wasn’t designed to handle on its own.
We spoke with James Brady, CPT, a certified personal trainer at OriGym, who has designed a five-move morning routine to bolster the muscles supporting your knee. The routine is designed to be done comfortably without a gym membership or even getting down on the floor. Brady’s expert tip: “Aim for two to three sets of 8 to 15 reps per exercise, tailoring the routine to your current fitness level for the best results.”
Chair Sit-to-Stand
The chair sit-to-stand mirrors one of the most common movements in daily life: getting up out of a chair. Practicing it deliberately helps build the lower body strength that keeps that motion easy as you age, and it works several muscle groups at once without any equipment.
“This is one of the best exercises for rebuilding knee strength because it strengthens your quads, glutes, and hamstrings together while reinforcing an everyday movement pattern,” explains Brady.
How to do it:
- Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet hip-width apart.
- Lean your chest slightly forward.
- Press through your heels and stand up.
- Slowly lower yourself back to the chair with control.
- Perform two to three sets of 8 to 15 reps, resting for 60 to 90 seconds between sets.
Step-ups
Since your body has to stabilize on one leg with every rep, step-ups help build leg strength while challenging your balance. That combination makes them fantastic for protecting your knees, which rely on both strong muscles and control to stay stable under load.
“Step-ups improve knee stability by strengthening the muscles that support the joint while also challenging balance,” says Brady.
How to do it:
- Stand in front of a low step or bottom stair.
- Place one foot firmly on it.
- Drive through your heel to lift yourself up.
- Step back down slowly with control.
- Do all reps on one leg before switching sides.
- Complete two to three sets of 8 to 15 reps per side. Rest for 45 to 60 seconds between sets.
Standing Hamstring Curls
Your hamstrings rarely get the same attention as your quads when it comes to rebuilding knee strength, but they play an equally important role in keeping your knee joints balanced and protected. When the muscles on the back of your legs are too weak relative to the front, the knee loses stability. This move strengthens them with nothing more than a chair for support.
How to do it:
- Stand tall behind a chair or countertop for support.
- Bend one knee to bring your heel toward your glutes, keeping your thighs aligned.
- Lower your foot slowly back to the floor.
- Repeat on the opposite leg.
- Continue alternating for the full set.
- Aim for two to three sets of 8 to 15 reps per side, resting for 45 to 60 seconds between sets.
Supported Calf Raises
Strong calves help improve stability through your ankles and lower legs, which gives the knee a more solid foundation to work from. Holding onto a chair keeps the movement safe and controlled. This move is “great for helping knee health,” says Brady.
How to do it:
- Stand behind a chair and lightly hold the backrest for balance.
- Raise your heels until you’re standing on your toes.
- Pause for one to two seconds at the top of the movement.
- Lower your heels slowly back to the floor.
- Perform two to three sets of 8 to 15 reps. Rest for 45 to 60 seconds between sets.
Heartbreaking National Park Accident: Falling Rock Shatters Jeep Roof, Claims Man’s Life in Front of Wife
What began as a cherished family vacation to the breathtaking Glacier National Park in Montana turned into a heartbreaking tragedy last month. A boulder unexpectedly smashed through the roof of a Jeep, striking a grandfather’s head, as his stunned wife sat beside him.
Park officials reported to News Media that this tragic event unfolded on the afternoon of July 11 at Rimrocks along the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. This renowned 50-mile scenic highway, celebrated for its majestic curves and remarkable views, is also infamous for its sharp turns, steep drop-offs, and narrow lanes bordered by towering rock formations.
The Flathead County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as Rex Schowengerdt, a 72-year-old resident of Missouri.
As detailed by a GoFundMe campaign initiated by the family, Schowengerdt sustained a “catastrophic brain injury” and tragically passed away five days later at a nearby medical facility.
“While my parents were riding in a hardtop Jeep along Going-to-the-Sun Road, a rock fell from above, piercing the roof and hitting my dad,” wrote the couple’s daughter, Amy Prince, on the fundraising page. “My mom sat right beside him, clinging to him as they endured the overwhelming horror of that moment.”
Missouri resident Rex Schowengerdt and his wife pose for a photo during an outdoors trip. (Amy Prince/GoFundMe)
Prince said her father began his trip extremely excited and was looking forward to revisiting all the places “that had meant so much” to the family. He was traveling with his wife of 50 years, his sister and brother-in-law.
“On July 11, 2026, I received the kind of phone call no one ever forgets. It was my mom calling from the mountain, her voice shaking in the wind, saying that something terrible had happened and that my dad would not survive,” the daughter said.
After the incident, Schowengerdt was airlifted from the mountain by helicopter to a nearby hospital.
After several days in the intensive care unit, the family was forced to make “unimaginable end-of-life decisions,” according to Prince.
Cars drive along the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Montana. (George Frey/Getty Images, File)
He died on July 16 as his wife and daughter held his hand, Prince said. The daughter’s brother, aunt and uncle were also nearby.
“My dad was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and someone who loved adventure, the outdoors, and his family deeply. He taught us all to cherish moments and when you are in nature and looking at something beautiful, to look twice and cherish the moment,” Prince said.
The Flathead County Coroner’s Office ruled the manner of death accidental.
Rex Schowengerdt, pictured right alongside his wife and daughter, tragically died following a devastating accident at Glacier National Park on July 11, 2026. (Amy Prince/GoFundMe)
Despite their grief, Prince said Schowengerdt’s eyes and tissues were viable for donation, allowing him to share his love of seeing the world with others even after his death.
His wife later reportedly received a letter from World Vision informing her that his donation helped restore the vision of two people.
“That brought a small measure of comfort in the middle of so much heartbreak,” Prince said.
She added that the family also made the difficult decision to cremate Schowengerdt “because bringing him home was too costly from Montana.” They also hope to honor his life with a memorial in his name.
Vehicles on the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Piegan Pass in Glacier National Park, Montana. (Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, File)
“Our family is deeply grateful to everyone who prayed, to the rescuers, and to the ICU staff at Logan Hospital who cared for my dad,” Prince said.
While millions of people travel Going-to-the-Sun Road safely, the steep alpine terrain can be prone to rockfall. Falling debris can damage vehicles and cause serious injuries.
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