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Mauricio Pochettino Confirmed as Manchester United’s New Manager

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Mauricio Pochettino Confirmed as Manchester United’s New Manager

Manchester United have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will become their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford.

The Argentine will succeed Michael Carrick, who was dismissed after 10 months in charge on Friday. United have agreed to pay more than £10million to release Pochettino and his backroom team from their contracts with the US Soccer Federation.

The 54-year-old will first oversee the USA’s CONCACAF Nations League double-header against Haiti in Miami on Saturday and Cincinnati on Wednesday before starting his new role at United. His opening match is expected to come against Liverpool at Anfield a week on Sunday.

Neither Pochettino nor United officials commented in Friday’s announcement because he remains under contract with US Soccer.

Pochettino said in the USMNT’s statement: ‘The opportunity to represent the USA crest was one of the greatest honors of my career. We are so grateful to the players for their commitment, to the fans for their belief, and to the Federation for always supporting our staff and creating the opportunities to impact the culture of soccer in this great country.’

He is scheduled to hold a pre-match press conference at 2.15pm on Friday, although he is not expected to discuss United until he formally begins work next week.

United sources believe Pochettino’s experience, footballing philosophy, personality and skill set make him an ideal appointment. His reputation for improving individual players and creating strong team cultures was also viewed as a major attraction.

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the Manchester United manager

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed Manchester United manager

Michael Carrick was sacked after the club made their worst start to the season in 40 years

Michael Carrick was dismissed after United made their worst start to a season in 40 years

A statement from the club read: ‘Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November.

‘The club has reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the US men’s national team.

‘The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.

‘Pochettino has consistently operated at the highest level across several leagues. He began his coaching career with Espanyol in 2009 before moving to Southampton, where he guided the club to a record Premier League points tally in 2014.

‘Across five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino established the club as regular UEFA Champions League contenders, securing qualification in four successive seasons and taking them to their first final in the competition in 2019.

‘He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions before moving to Chelsea in 2023. Most recently, he led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.’

Earlier in the week, United chief executive Omar Berrada and Wilcox returned from Monaco, where minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ratified the decision to dismiss Carrick with the approval of co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer.

Carrick arrived at United’s training ground at 7.50am on Thursday and was subsequently dismissed.

He left at 10.18am, less than two and a half hours later, becoming the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season.

United’s statement read: ‘After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.

‘Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club.

‘His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.’

Sources close to United say the club’s leadership believes the squad is considerably stronger than its performances and results under Carrick suggested.

United feel that the squad are far better than their position in the Premier League shows

United believe the squad is much stronger than its Premier League position indicates

The club gave the under-pressure manager opportunities to change the team’s fortunes against Chelsea, Roma and Aston Villa, but ultimately concluded that United were not moving in the right direction.

It has been a difficult campaign in which United have won only three matches, including one against Azerbaijani minnows FK Sabah, while they are still waiting to keep their first clean sheet in the league.

Pochettino’s United will travel to Anfield on November 22 before facing Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. His first home match will come against Brentford, followed by an away fixture at Newcastle.

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Justice Samuel Alito Speaks Out on Court Battles, Retirement

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Justice Samuel Alito Speaks Out on Court Battles, Retirement

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito used rare public remarks Thursday to address issues ranging from artificial intelligence in the courts to the growing use of the so-called “emergency docket,” while reaffirming his view that the judiciary remains the least dangerous branch of government.

Speaking with Mollie Hemingway at the Scalia Memorial Dinner, Alito discussed what he considers the Supreme Court’s most significant challenges. He addressed both broader institutional concerns and the increasing number of cases reaching the justices through emergency appeals.

Asked about the “shadow docket,” the process through which presidents seek emergency action from the Supreme Court, Alito said the rise in such cases was driven by two main factors.

“The first is that presidents have become very frustrated with their inability to get Congress to enact their wider legislative agendas, and so they have looked for ways to do as much as they can unilaterally, with their own powers,” he said.

The second factor, Alito said, was the growing number of lawsuits filed by both political parties in district courts across the country.

There are now 680 district judges in the United States, he noted. “They are dedicated and they are skillful, but they are not perfect,” he said. “They make mistakes. And in some instances, I think they have gone too far,” including by tinkering with rules in recent years.

Earlier in the evening, Alito compared the three branches of government to a “hand grenade,” a 500-pound bomb and a nuclear weapon to illustrate his argument that the federal judiciary is the least dangerous branch, though it is not without risks.

The hand grenade, Alito said, “is the least dangerous, but that’s not to say it’s not dangerous.”

Justice Samuel Alito said he believes the Supreme Court's first issue lies with 'very frustrated' presidents unable to get Congress to 'enact their wider legislative agendas'

Justice Samuel Alito said he believes the Supreme Court’s first challenge stems from “very frustrated” presidents who cannot persuade Congress to enact their broader legislative agendas.

Alito compared the three branches of government to a ¿hand grenade,¿ a 500-pound bomb, and a nuclear weapon, to make the point that the federal judiciary is the least dangerous branch

Alito compared the three branches of government to a “hand grenade,” a 500-pound bomb and a nuclear weapon to argue that the federal judiciary is the least dangerous branch.

The remarks come as Alito, 76, has sought to dispel rumors that he is weighing retirement before the end of the term and said he believes he can 'still make a contribution'

The remarks came as Alito, 76, sought to dispel speculation that he may retire before the end of the term, saying he believes he can “still make a contribution.”

The federal judiciary, he said, “is the least dangerous branch,” while emphasizing that “it cannot be dangerous when it moves astray.”

Alito also reflected on the evolution of public discourse by drawing on his lifelong support for the Philadelphia Phillies.

“For a time,” he recalled, baseball “really was our national pastime,” giving people from all walks of life something they could discuss, debate and disagree about amicably.

That has changed, Alito said, partly because Americans now follow a broader range of sports. He described that development as positive, but suggested it has also weakened a shared sense of unity and made it harder for people “to disagree well.”

The public comments came as Alito, 76, has worked to counter rumors that he is considering retirement.

Alito, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, has used several recent interviews connected to the release of his book to reiterate that he has no plans to leave the court before the end of the term.

“Retirement is something I think that somebody at my age has to think about every term,” he told CBS News’ Jan Crawford earlier this year.

Some observers had speculated that Alito’s retirement could give Trump an opportunity to nominate another Supreme Court justice. Alito has previously rejected that suggestion, saying politics was “not a factor” in his decision-making.

Instead, Alito said, “I think I can still make a contribution. And it’s hard to give up the opportunity to do something that I think will be good for the Constitution and good for the country as long as I’m able to do it.”

Meet the Modern A-Listers Who Are Children of Old Hollywood Royalty

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Meet the Modern A-Listers Who Are Children of Old Hollywood Royalty






Drew Barrymore posing
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The following references substance use.

Hollywood is a small town. Sometimes opportunities come knocking based on the people you know and the rooms you can manage to get into. Fabulous schmoozing skills, undeniable talent, and a good personality are great perks, but a famous parent in your corner is even better. It’s no secret that nepotism is rampant in Hollywood. The conversation surrounding it has been brewing for a while now, with the new wave of nepo babies coming into their own (with some help from mommy and daddy, naturally). New York Magazine’s nepo baby cover story in 2022 was destined to go viral with its title: “She has her mother’s eyes. And agent.” It plastered Ben Platt, Dakota Johnson, Maya Hawke, and others on the cover.

Nepotism in Tinseltown isn’t some new fad or craze. Some of the most beloved A-list actors are nepo babies, and the nepotism goes back generations. There are a handful of actors who come from a long line of Old Hollywood royalty, with a knack for entertainment spreading throughout their family tree. Many argue that nepo babies have it easy. It certainly helps, but what helps even more is pure, passed-down, generational talent.

Kiefer Sutherland didn’t know just how famous his father was


Kiefer and Donald Sutherland on the red carpet in 2016
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Kiefer Sutherland rose to fame in the 1980s. For his screen debut, he acted alongside his father, Donald Sutherland, in the film “Max Dugan Returns.” Donald, of course, was a renowned actor by this time, having starred in “M*A*S*H,” “Animal House,” and “Ordinary People,” to name a few. Donald and his son Kiefer’s careers would only grow from 1980 onward. A few years later, Kiefer was cast in the iconic Rob Reiner-directed film “Stand by Me.” Donald went down in history, appearing in over 200 screen roles and rounding off his career as President Snow in the “Hunger Games” series.

Donald sadly passed away at age 88 in 2024. Kiefer took to Instagram, writing, “I personally think [he’s] one of the most important actors in the history of film.” While Kiefer and Donald seemed to have a great relationship up until the end, things were different when Kiefer was younger. “Growing up, I didn’t have much contact with my father,” he reminisced to the Big Issue in 2019. For a moment, Kiefer wasn’t even aware of how much his father contributed to the acting world. “I called him up and I actually cried on the phone, I was so embarrassed I didn’t know what an important actor he was,” he recalled. It’s obvious that Kiefer learned a lot from his father, not just about acting, but about life. “A lot of young actors, when they become successful, they think they’re supposed to act a certain way,” he said. “But the truth is you’re not, you’re just supposed to carry on being yourself. And I knew that because of my dad.”

Mariska Hargitay’s blonde bombshell mother


Mariska Hargitay speaking at the Emmys 2026
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“Law and Order: SVU” would be difficult to imagine without Mariska Hargitay. The actor’s pivotal role on the crime series has earned her three Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe. However, many might not know her foot was halfway through the Hollywood door from the moment she was born. Hargitay’s mother was none other than the legendary Jayne Mansfield. Mansfield tragically passed at age 34 in a car accident and accomplished a lot in the span of her shortened career. Known as the reigning blonde bombshell, Mansfield quickly worked her way up to sex symbol status in the ’50s and ’60s after becoming a Playboy Playmate.

In 2025, Hargitay directed the documentary “My Mom Jayne.” Hargitay was only 3 years old at the time of her mother’s death. The film is an exploration for both the audience and its director, diving deep into Mansfield’s private life. “One of the things that I grew up hearing is how smart she was, how determined she was, and what a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful sense of humor she had,” Hargitay told NPR when discussing the film. The project also exposed Hargitay’s true father — Brazilian singer and actor Nelson Sardelli. Growing up, Hargitay always believed her biological father to be Mickey Hargitay, an actor and bodybuilder. Mariska learned this shocking fact in her twenties. Since then, she’s formed a relationship with her real biological father, telling People, “It’s an extraordinarily deep relationship and complex, but nothing has been left unsaid and so it feels clear and clean.”

Jamie Lee Curtis was born to scream


Jamie Lee Curtis speaking at SXSW 2026
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Jamie Lee Curtis doesn’t shy away from the fact that she’s one of Hollywood’s OG nepo babies. In fact, it’s something she embraces and even jokes about. “I got my SAG card when I was 19 years old, when I signed a seven-year contract to Universal Studios and starred in an ABC TV series called the “Operation Petticoat,” which was based on the movie that my father, Tony Curtis — nepo baby! — starred in,” she joked at the 2023 SAG Awards (via People). If anyone’s allowed to name drop, it’s Jamie Lee Curtis. Tony Curtis was a mega-star in the ’50s and ’60s, starring in several classics, including alongside Marilyn Monroe in “Some Like It Hot.”

For Jamie, the nepotism doesn’t stop there. Her mother was actor Janet Leigh, who, in a way, might have had even more of an impact on Jamie’s career than her father. Leigh was known as one of the original Hollywood “scream queens,” — a beautiful woman howling a blood-curdling scream in horror movies. Who can forget Leigh’s screams in the iconic scene from “Psycho”? One of Jamie’s most well-known roles was in the 1978 horror flick “Halloween.” It seems that Jamie’s affinity for horror might be somewhat genetic.

Drew Barrymore is essentially Hollywood royalty that goes back generations


Drew Barrymore posing 2025
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Drew Barrymore has been famous for most of her life, and in a way, she was destined for it. She began acting as a child, with many remembering her in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” She then went on to portray several iconic roles, from rom-coms to dramas. These days, she’s focusing on her talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” where she connects with celebrities in her own unique way. Drew doesn’t just have one famous parent, but rather an entire family tree of well-known actors.

The Barrymore family has been in the acting business since the mid-19th century, beginning on stage in the U.K. before making their way onto the silver screen as the years rolled on. Drew is actually part of the fifth generation of the Barrymore acting family. Drew’s father, John Drew Barrymore, started his film career in the 1950s, and her mother, Jaid Barrymore, was also an actor. Drew’s granduncle Lionel Barrymore played the evil Mr. Potter in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Her long line of acting champs might have also led her down a darker path of substance use that she began dealing with in childhood. “I think, for me, stopping drinking is one of the most honoring things I can do to the Barrymore name because we have all been such hedonists,” she reflected in an interview with People. Drew also had a strained relationship with her parents.

Drew’s full name is a direct combination of the two acting lineages that make up her family. The Drew family married into the Barrymore family in 1876, which formed an entertainment alliance unlike any other.

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Police Chief Says JonBenét Ramsey Evidence Is Being Retested

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Police Chief Says JonBenét Ramsey Evidence Is Being Retested

Boulder investigators are revisiting and retesting evidence collected nearly three decades ago in the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, as the anniversary of the unsolved killing approaches.

“Chief [Steve] Redfearn and I are more hopeful now than we have been in the past because of the advances in the investigation and the advances in technology,” Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty told reporters during a briefing this week. “And I say that based on just how DNA has progressed over time.”

JonBenet’s father, John Ramsey, has spent years urging authorities to use investigative genetic genealogy, a developing method that combines DNA analysis with genealogical research to generate leads and identify possible persons of interest. The technique continues to advance alongside improvements in forensic DNA testing.

JonBenet Ramsey, 4, lies on a white seamless backdrop wearing white lace gloves in a studio.

JonBenet Patricia Ramsey, 4, poses against a white seamless backdrop in white lace gloves during a studio session for a commercial advertisement and acting portfolio in Boulder, Colorado, on May 1, 1994. (ZUMAPRESS.com)

Boulder assembled a cold case review panel as local, state and federal investigators continue examining the events of Dec. 26, 1996. JonBenet was found strangled and suffering from head trauma in the basement of her family’s home. Authorities have investigated numerous suspects, persons of interest and theories over the years, but no one has been convicted. Her death remains one of the most closely watched unsolved cases in the United States.

“It’s no secret,” Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said in an interview with reporters earlier this week. “We’re also going back, based on that cold case review, and retesting things that were tested 30 years ago with newer technology.”

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Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn and District Attorney Michael Dougherty

Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn and District Attorney Michael Dougherty address reporters during a November 2026 briefing on the JonBenet Ramsey investigation. The 6-year-old Colorado girl was murdered in 1996, and the case remains unsolved. (City of Boulder)

Redfearn appeared to corroborate a recent disclosure by JonBenet’s half-brother, John Andrew Ramsey, who previously told News Media that the family learned this year that new testing had started in fall 2025.

“Maybe something comes of that,” Redfearn said. “Not that it was missed, but maybe the technology just improved enough that we look at, hey, this item was tested in ’97, we’re testing it again, and hey, look, we found something that was missed in ’97.”

Dougherty pointed to a recent trial in which four DNA experts testified, saying the evidence had been tested multiple times as forensic technology advanced.

One major advantage of those advances, Dougherty said, is the growing ability to separate and interpret DNA profiles found in mixed samples.

“To me, it’s quantity, quality, and location of the DNA,” he said.

He explained that analyzing a sample from a single contributor is generally more straightforward.

“When it’s a single source in DNA, just generally speaking, it’s much easier assuming you have enough to test, particularly if it’s blood or semen,” he said. “But if it’s touch, and it’s a single source, that’s different than if it’s touch or saliva, and it is a mixture.”

JonBenet Ramsey pictured in an undated portrait.

JonBenet Ramsey appears in an undated portrait. The 6-year-old was found dead in her home on Dec. 26, 1996, in one of the nation’s most prominent unsolved homicide cases. (Splash News)

When DNA from two or more people is found on the same surface, laboratory analysts must first separate the combined profiles.

That work can consume or damage some of the evidence, particularly when only a small amount remains, Dougherty said. It also creates additional challenges because the testing methods must be properly validated and capable of withstanding scrutiny in court.

“We’re not gonna do it recklessly, to use Chief Redfearn’s word,” Dougherty said. “We’re also not gonna hesitate. We recognize the clock’s ticking. None of us are gonna be here forever. We wanna see this case solved for everyone involved and everyone impacted by it. And we’re absolutely committed to doing that.”

John Ramsey speaks with News Media in Las Vegas at CrimeCon 2022

John Ramsey speaks with News Media in Las Vegas in April 2022. His daughter, JonBenet Ramsey, was 6 when she was murdered on Dec. 26, 1996. The case remains unsolved nearly 30 years later. (Michael Ruiz/News Media)

Redfearn also said investigators have additional evidence that has not been publicly released and could be disclosed if the latest DNA testing produces no breakthrough. Authorities hope the information might prompt someone with knowledge of the case to contact them.

“There’s still plenty of things that are not out there that we have,” he told reporters.

Tips continue to reach investigators nearly three decades after JonBenet’s death, but authorities are again urging anyone with potentially relevant information to come forward.

“There is more than one someone out there that knows something,” Redfearn said.

RHOC Reunion Part 2: Emily Calls Out Heather, Reveals Son’s Tourette’s

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RHOC Reunion Part 2: Emily Calls Out Heather, Reveals Son’s Tourette’s

RHOC Reunion Recap Part 2: Emily Goes Off on Heather and Accuses Her of Deflecting, Reveals Son Luke Has Tourette’s Syndrome as Jen Faces Off With Vicki Over Low-Hanging Fruit Diss

In the final installment of the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion, Heather finds herself under scrutiny for what the women view as fake behavior, even after she apologizes for calling Carmella trashy. Vicki is confronted over working while filming, which the cast says has made it difficult for her to build genuine relationships with the group. The women open up about divorce, parenting, and the ways the show has changed them. After two decades on television, however, they clearly are not ready to stop “whooping it up.”

Gina remains frustrated with Heather. From a real estate perspective, it made sense for Heather to work with Carmella, but Gina felt that Heather should not have gone around her as a friend. Heather argues that Gina constantly says hurtful things about her, adding that “it probably takes someone secure and successful to be my friend.” Ouch. Even so, Gina insists she has always supported Heather—and notes that Heather would make a terrible enemy.

Emily accuses Heather of presenting one version of herself on camera before criticizing Carmella off-screen and suggesting she should be fired. Heather counters that she only meant Carmella should leave the show because of the distance between them. Right. She insists she is trying to get to know Carmella, but says the geography makes that difficult.

Heather acknowledges calling Carmella trashy and says she has apologized. Emily, however, believes Heather is using the distance between them as a distraction. Her central complaint is that Heather behaves completely differently off camera than she does on the show. According to Emily, Heather avoids taking accountability because she is too focused on protecting her image.

Heather admits that saying she was wrong does not come easily. She feels the cast wants to water her down and make her more “digestable” for the group. She becomes emotional while discussing the bond she once shared with Emily, both on and off camera. Heather says it hurt to be compared to an Instagram-perfect mother, and she previously told the press that their friendship may be beyond repair. The question is whether either woman still wants to fix it.

The women also reflect on their children and relationships. Jenn says the father of her children has begun making more of an effort to spend time with them. The cast shares personal stories about divorce and its effect on their families. Tamra admits she might have stayed with Simon if she had believed it would keep her family together. Losing contact with a child because of divorce, she says, is one of the most painful experiences imaginable.

Vicki says she will finally have all of her children together for the holidays, while Carmella expresses pride in her own kids. As for Gina, Travis was awarded primary custody, and Gina becomes emotional while discussing the long legal process they endured. Jenn remains unable to comment fully on her son allegedly starting a brush fire because the matter is still under investigation. She says she is working to correct his behavior and rebuild their relationship.

And then there is Shannon. Talking about Archie’s death leaves her in tears, though she also expresses gratitude for Tamra’s kindness during such a difficult period.

Emily reveals that she has also had to make changes in how she parents her children, but discussing her son Luke remains especially difficult. She says he now has Tourette syndrome, which she describes as a natural byproduct of his other issues. Emily speaks about the exhaustion of caring for Luke and grieves the image she once had of what her family’s future would look like. Still, she hopes doctors will eventually provide answers that can help him.

Vicki concedes that she sometimes plays the victim, but says she never wanted to discuss her relationship with Mike. She felt ambushed when the women questioned her at home, although the cast argues that Vicki rarely opens up in the first place. Jenn reminds her that appearing on the show is a job, yet Vicki often gives the impression that she has somewhere else to be. By setting her own rules, the OG leaves everyone else in an uncomfortable position.

Vicki denies that Mike ever told her she could not appear on the show. She maintains, however, that she never wanted filming to damage their relationship.

Vicki says Jenn was targeting her, which led to the “low-hanging fruit” remark. She also claims Jenn is easy to pick on, prompting Shannon to challenge Vicki’s behavior. Shannon argues that Vicki has been taking shots at the other women, while Vicki fires back that she could have called Jenn something much worse.

Tamra makes her position clear: Vicki cannot try to do her other job while filming. The group cannot simply “play the quiet game,” she says, because it creates an awkward dynamic. Vicki claims she was more hurt that Jenn and Emily left her house after Mike returned home. Gina wants to understand every part of Vicki’s life, but feels Vicki continues to keep the group at arm’s length.

In Tokyo, Gina appears to embrace both the local culture and the shopping. Carmella admits she experienced major fear of missing out by skipping the trip and says she still has not weaned herself off Adderall. She attributes many of her struggles to anxiety.

The cast’s petty side comes out when the women question why Tamra took selfies with Jenn and whether Heather intentionally excluded Tamra from her videos. Heather says she was looking for a “buddy” during the season but never found one.

After 20 years, the women of Orange County describe themselves as a “dysfunctional family.” Jenn says the show helped her discover inner strength, while Tamra reflects on how the friendships within the group have evolved over time.

Terry was actually the person who signed Heather’s contract to join the show, a revelation that feels fairly cringe-worthy. Emily says her most embarrassing moment happened in Las Vegas, when she danced in front of her in-laws. The other women contribute their own memories, with Shannon admitting that taking off her shirt on camera after gaining weight was particularly difficult.

The group revisits some of the franchise’s most memorable lines, including “that’s my opinion,” while the Quiet Woman has become a true Orange County landmark. The series has been on television since Andy was 36, which is almost unbelievable to consider.

To celebrate the show’s remarkable history, Andy asks each woman to share a favorite moment. Carmella laughs about discussing vibrators with her children. Emily says the show ultimately strengthened her marriage, while Gina expresses gratitude for her friendship with Emily—and for her improved hair. Jenn is thankful that the series gave her a voice, and Shannon appreciates the relationships she has built with the cast. Heather says the show remains meaningful to her, while Tamra says she has learned that she can survive anything. Vicki, the OG, expresses gratitude for the entire experience and the quality people she has met, including the newer women.

The women raise glasses of SON-gria, and before the reunion ends, Tamra goes skinny-dipping for old times’ sake. She even poses nude beside Andy—an image that perfectly captures the spirit of the OC. Cheers to another round of whooping it up!

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Global IT Outage: Microsoft Braces for 48 Hours of Disruption

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Global IT Outage: Microsoft Braces for 48 Hours of Disruption

Microsoft has released another service health update as its teams continue working to restore affected services.

The company said recovery work had advanced across parts of the impacted infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, with several restoration measures now complete.

Traffic is being brought back online gradually, and key customer functions—including mailbox access and the processing of delayed emails—are beginning to improve. Microsoft cautioned, however, that some users could still face intermittent disruptions.

Engineers are now extending the same recovery efforts to affected infrastructure in other regions. They are also continuing stabilization work and adding capacity to improve the reliability and consistency of the services.

Clearing email queues and backlogs remains a central priority. Microsoft has kept a 48-hour email timeout window in place to help protect delayed messages while delivery systems catch up.

Microsoft said it has found no indication that malicious activity caused the incident. The company will continue treating the disruption as urgent until it is fully resolved, after which it plans to publish a detailed post-incident report covering the root cause and additional defense measures.

Australian Arts Studio Owner Dubbed ‘Bunnings Racist’ Closes Business After Death Threats

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Australian Arts Studio Owner Dubbed ‘Bunnings Racist’ Closes Business After Death Threats

The owner of a Melbourne after-school arts studio has closed her business after a racist outburst at a Bunnings store was followed by death threats.

Alice Krause, founder of Monarchs Arts Studio, was also warned that the child-focused premises could be firebombed after she was filmed telling an Asian motorist to “go back to China”.

Footage from the confrontation at Bunnings Hawthorn on Wednesday shows Krause, wearing a blue jumper, directing insults through the open driver’s-side door of the man’s vehicle.

The motorist can be heard repeatedly saying, “I go straight, you give way,” as Krause points at him.

“You filthy, go the f*** back to China,” she said.

“That’s not how you drive in this country.”

Krause arrived at her Hawthorn studio on Friday afternoon to speak with a television news outlet, then left through a side entrance and was driven to an undisclosed location.

The Auburn Road premises had been vandalised, with the word “racist” spray-painted in black across two front windows.

Monarchs Arts Studio founder Alice Krause arrives at her Hawthorn business on Friday

Monarchs Arts Studio founder Alice Krause arrives at her Hawthorn business on Friday

Vandals scrawled 'racist' in black spray paint on the front windows of the Auburn Road studio in Melbourne's east

The word “racist” was spray-painted across the front windows of the Auburn Road studio in Melbourne’s east

A man removing the graffiti told the Daily Mail Krause is 'not a racist'

A man removing the graffiti told the Daily Mail that Krause is “not a racist”

Krause appeared at the studio after publishing an apology for the incident.

“I am writing to publicly apologise for the racist remarks I made to a man in a video that has been shared widely online,” she wrote.

“Saying ‘go back to China’ is cruel and degrading. I take full responsibility for saying this. To the man I spoke to, I am deeply sorry. You deserved to be treated with dignity and respect. I insulted you and spoke to you as though you had no right to belong here. That was wrong…”

The artist and teacher also apologised to her students, clients and their families as the future of her after-school business remained uncertain.

“To my students at Monarchs Art Studio, I am sorry I let you down. I’ve asked you to treat each other with kindness and respect, and you had every reason to expect me to live by those same standards. You deserved a better example from me,” she said.

“To the parents, carers and families who have trusted me with their children, I am deeply sorry. You trusted me to create a studio where children feel welcome and respected. My behaviour has given you reason to question that trust…”

A man seen by the Daily Mail removing the graffiti, and later driving Krause away from the studio, said she was not a “racist”.

However, he agreed that her comments during the Bunnings confrontation were racist.

Krause swiftly leaves her studio after giving an interview to a news outlet

Krause leaves her studio after speaking with a television news outlet

Krause stood in front of the motorist's car after her racist tirade

Krause stood in front of the motorist’s car during the confrontation

Krause, an artist and teacher, also apologised to her clients as her after-school business remains in limbo

The artist and teacher apologised to clients as the future of her after-school business remained uncertain

He said he had known Krause for “quite a long time”, but declined to discuss the nature of their relationship, calling it a “personal question”.

The man, who said he did not work at the studio, told the Daily Mail that it would not reopen for the foreseeable future.

“Look, this is not safe, this is a children’s venue, this is violence,” he said while pointing to the graffiti he was removing from the Auburn Road windows.

“There’s been death threats, there’s been people threatening to firebomb, it’s dangerous, it’s dangerous to expose kids to that kind of violence.”

He confirmed that Krause had given a lengthy interview to a television news outlet earlier on Friday as she attempted to repair her reputation.

“I’m not going to speak for her, she’s spoken for herself, but I know she’s not racist. What she said was racist; it’s certainly unfortunate and very regrettable,” he said.

The video showed Krause in a blue jumper hurling insults through the motorist's car door during the ugly confrontation at Bunnings Hawthorn on Wednesday

Krause, wearing a blue jumper, directed insults through the motorist’s car door during Wednesday’s confrontation at Bunnings Hawthorn

The man said he did not know whether parents had cancelled classes after the video went viral on Thursday, though he expected some probably had.

He added that many people had offered support, while nearby businesses had volunteered to help remove the two “racist” tags painted on the studio windows on Friday morning.

“The community and her clients have been very supportive,” he said.

The incident attracted widespread attention after the motorist’s son posted the footage to Reddit, writing: “My parents got vile racist remarks slung at them at the Bunnings Hawthorn car park by a middle-aged woman.”

The footage shows the motorist closing his door before Krause walks to the front of his car, places her hands on her hips and blocks its path.

The above man said Krause had received death threats

The man said Krause had received death threats following the incident

The motorist’s son alleged that Krause had attempted to merge into his parents’ lane without indicating and sounded her horn when they did not allow her to move across.

“She proceeded to block them from parking in a spot with her car, and then mum pulled out her phone and this video occurred,” he wrote.

“Dad left to park in another spot after this.”

In his Reddit post, the man described the behaviour as “straight up just unAustralian”.

“Honestly, I never thought this would happen in Melbourne, especially not out in public, so brazen and fully unabashed,” he said.

“They’ve been in Australia for almost 30 years, so I’d wager they’ve been in Australia for almost as long as this lady has been alive.”

“It’s made me quite upset, so I’m posting this to spread awareness that this kind of public racism is growing, and it needs to be seen firsthand to be believed.”

Co-Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Possession

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Kelvin Quentin Scott Wright, 32, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison, while Reginald Duante Davis, 36, received an eight-year federal prison sentence for possessing a firearm and ammunition as convicted felons. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida John P. Heekin announced the sentences.

“This successful prosecution ensures these dangerous, armed criminals will remain off our streets for several years,” U.S. Attorney Heekin said. “Our state and federal law enforcement partners are committed to protecting our communities, and my office will continue supporting those efforts through aggressive prosecutions of dangerous offenders. Our citizens deserve safe, crime-free streets and neighborhoods.”

According to court records, deputies with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on April 12, 2024, after observing multiple traffic violations. Wright was driving, and Davis was seated in the front passenger seat. Because both men had prior felony convictions, they were legally barred from possessing firearms or ammunition. During a probable-cause search, deputies found a loaded firearm, marijuana, oxycodone and nearly 28 grams of crack cocaine in the center console. DNA from both defendants was detected on multiple areas of the firearm.

“Keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted felons is critical to protecting our communities from additional violence,” said Jason Carley, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office. “The FBI will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to identify repeat offenders and hold them accountable. This case demonstrates how strong partnerships can make a meaningful difference in keeping our communities safe.”

“The federal sentences in this case reinforce our commitment to preventing convicted felons from possessing guns,” Alachua County Sheriff Chad D. Scott said. “I am grateful for the strong partnership among our deputies, federal agencies and prosecutors, who work together every day to protect the people of Alachua County.”

The FBI and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office jointly investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christie S. Utt prosecuted it.

Project Safe Neighborhoods, or PSN, is the U.S. Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative to combat violent crime and improve public safety. The program brings together federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and other public safety partners to coordinate strategies tailored to the needs of individual communities. U.S. Attorneys’ offices coordinate PSN efforts across the nation’s 94 federal districts. As a central part of Operation Take Back America, the initiative focuses on three core principles: a rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement agencies at every level; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of serious, readily provable offenses and other public safety strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, supporting a comprehensive federal response to the most urgent public safety challenges facing communities.

The Little-Known Tech Job That Pays a Six-Figure Salary

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The Little-Known Tech Job That Pays a Six-Figure Salary

A new class of technology worker is emerging as one of the most coveted hires in the US, with elite candidates securing annual compensation packages worth as much as $1.45 million.

Known as forward-deployed engineers, or FDEs, these specialists are in high demand as companies seek to turn costly artificial intelligence investments into practical tools that deliver measurable results.

The extraordinary pay is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Banks, retailers and healthcare companies are increasingly hiring FDEs directly as they build their own AI capabilities.

Research by executive search firm Christian & Timbers, based on a six-month study of more than 550 engineers, deployment leaders and executives, found that elite FDEs earn between $586,000 and $1.45 million in total compensation.

Those figures include base pay, bonuses and equity awards. Equity and bonuses make up between 52 and 66 percent of the overall packages.

The most senior deployment leaders can reportedly earn as much as $2.25 million, while specialists with less experience can still command salaries worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

So what does a forward-deployed engineer actually do, which companies are hiring them, and what does it take to enter the field?

At its core, an FDE is a software engineer who works far beyond the confines of a desk. These professionals embed themselves within businesses, identify operational challenges and create AI-powered systems designed to work in real-world conditions.

Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are being snapped up by companies desperate to turn their expensive artificial intelligence (AI) investments into something that actually works

Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are in high demand as companies try to turn expensive artificial intelligence (AI) investments into practical, working systems

Data analytics company Palantir helped popularize the role during the 2010s by placing engineers alongside customers and helping them extract greater value from its technology.

Instead of simply offering advice, FDEs work directly with clients. They learn how a company functions, locate inefficiencies and build software capable of addressing those problems.

The broader goal is to move AI projects beyond experimental chatbots and impressive demonstrations, turning them into operational systems that cut costs, boost productivity or create new sources of revenue.

Increasingly, businesses want these specialists on their own payrolls rather than relying solely on expertise supplied by an external technology company.

Christian & Timbers founder Jeff Christian said companies are no longer debating whether they need FDEs. Instead, they are working out how quickly they can assemble teams of 20, or even more than 100, specialists.

The recruitment surge extends well beyond conventional technology companies, with retailers, financial institutions and healthcare businesses all competing for talent.

Retailer Target and financial services giant Barclays have advertised forward-deployed engineering roles. American Express has also been searching for a vice president to establish and lead its own FDE division.

Healthcare company Bausch + Lomb advertised for an engineer to convert AI pilot projects into production-ready systems, although that vacancy has since been filled.

Technology companies are competing aggressively as well. Databricks, Palantir, OpenAI, Anthropic and Snowflake are among the organizations that have advertised roles in the sector.

Microsoft and Amazon Web Services are expanding their own forward-deployed engineering operations, while Snowflake has acknowledged the challenge of finding candidates with relevant experience.

For people hoping to enter the field, there is some encouraging news: employers are increasingly willing to train candidates instead of depending entirely on experienced hires.

No single traditional degree guarantees a career as an FDE, but a solid background in software engineering, programming and artificial intelligence provides a strong foundation.

American Express has been recruiting a vice president to build and lead its own forward-deployed engineering division

American Express has been seeking a vice president to establish and lead its forward-deployed engineering division

Anthropic has announced a $100million commitment in October to train 10,000 forward-deployed engineers by the end of 2027

Anthropic announced a $100million commitment in October to train 10,000 forward-deployed engineers by the end of 2027

Candidates also need familiarity with large language models, AI agents and data systems, along with the ability to connect different technologies and turn them into functioning products.

Communication skills are equally important. FDEs must be able to work with senior executives, understand commercial problems and explain complex technical concepts to people without engineering expertise.

Anthropic is making a particularly significant effort to address the skills shortage. In October, it announced a $100 million commitment to train 10,000 forward-deployed engineers by the end of 2027.

Its Claude Frontier Academy begins with a four-day intensive course, during which participants develop an AI system in a simulated business environment before completing a practical assessment.

Successful candidates then enter a 12-week residency, working on a real AI project within their own organization while receiving guidance from Anthropic engineers.

The first participating companies include Accenture, Bain, Capgemini, Deloitte, McKinsey, Morgan Stanley and Novo Nordisk. Places are offered through employer nominations rather than standard applications from individuals.

Not everyone, however, believes the profession merits its high-profile new name. Some technology workers argue that forward-deployed engineering is simply an established job repackaged for the AI era.

One Reddit user captured that skepticism by asking: ‘Sooo… a contractor?’

Another wrote: ‘Every couple of years, old jobs are renamed and paraded around as revolutionary.’

Others have welcomed the role, noting that its blend of engineering expertise, commercial understanding and practical AI implementation makes it especially valuable.

As businesses invest billions of dollars in AI yet continue to struggle to produce measurable returns, the professionals who can close that gap may be among the biggest beneficiaries of the technology boom.
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