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Arrests Made in Shocking Connecticut Home Invasion That Shook Coastal Community

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Arrests Made in Shocking Connecticut Home Invasion That Shook Coastal Community

In a dramatic development, authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to a fatal home invasion in a tranquil Connecticut coastal community. The suspect was captured by U.S. Marshals in neighboring New York after an intensive two-month pursuit.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals’ New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force triumphantly announced the arrest of Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, in the Bronx. Barias-Florimon was identified last week as the second perpetrator in connection with the tragic shooting of Frederick Raymond Werner, 69, that occurred on June 3.

The disturbing incident unfolded on June 3 when Werner and his wife were violently attacked in their Milford, Connecticut residence. Authorities say Barias-Florimon, along with another suspect identified as 25-year-old Stuar Lopez-Reyes, forced entry into the couple’s home on East Broadway and opened fire upon the residents.

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Tragically, Frederick Werner, aged 69, lost his life during this alleged invasion at his Milford, Connecticut home on June 3. (Getty Images: miroslav_1, and Prospect Memorial and Cremation Services)

The horrifying ordeal also left Werner’s wife suffering a gunshot wound to the head. She remains hospitalized, where she continues her recovery, according to FOX61.

Barias-Florimon is facing charges of:

  • Felony murder
  • Conspiracy to commit murder
  • Home invasion
  • Attempted murder
  • First-degree assault on an elderly person

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The U.S. Marshals helped capture Ivan Barias-Florimon in the Milford case. (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Milford Police said the attack was not a “random act of violence” and may have been targeted.

U.S. Marshals, along with Milford and New Haven police, arrested Lopez-Reyes on Thursday in connection to the crime.

An obituary for Werner said “Fred embraced life to the fullest. He loved spending time on the golf course, boating on the water, relaxing by his pool, and soaking up the sunshine. The ocean was one of his favorite places, where he found peace and happiness.”

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Two people walk along the beach at Walnut Beach at Milford. (Arnold Gold/Connecticut Post via Getty Images)

New York Criminal Court records indicate Barias-Florimon was arraigned Tuesday, when a judge ordered that he be remanded without bail. He is due back in court Aug. 18.

As for Lopez-Reyes, he is being held in a Bridgeport, Connecticut, jail cell on a $3 million bond and is due to appear in court on Aug. 11.

Werner is survived by his wife, his sister, two daughters, and three grandchildren.

The investigation into the case is ongoing.

Unseen Highlights from Meghan’s Joyful Birthday Dance Video

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Unseen Highlights from Meghan’s Joyful Birthday Dance Video

Celebrating her 45th birthday in style, Meghan Markle kicked off her special day by dancing joyfully in her recently redecorated kitchen.

In an Instagram post, the Duchess of Sussex shared a delightful video clip, filmed by Prince Harry, that captured her dancing to a cheerful birthday tune. Adding a playful touch, she wore a headband reminiscent of a tiara.

The video offered her 4.7 million followers a rare glimpse into the kitchen of her luxurious £11 million Montecito mansion, where Meghan was believed to have spent the day with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The kitchen itself, with its farmhouse charm, featured two spacious kitchen islands, elegant chandeliers above the dining area, and Meghan’s favorite Vitamix blender. This freshly renovated space was decorated with vibrant bouquets and festive birthday balloons.

In the clip, the mother-of-two dazzled with jewelry worth £46,696, while keeping her outfit casually chic in a simple slogan T-shirt and pajama bottoms. She accessorized with a bargain £9 ‘Happy Birthday!’ headband from Target.

So, as Meghan offers fans a glimpse inside her home, read on to discover the hidden details you might have missed…

Pictured: 1. Two kitchen islands, 2. 'It's Giving Mrs' top, 3. Birthday balloons, 4. £9 headband from Target, 5. 'Farmhouse' chandelier, 6. MORE lights, 7. £160 pajama bottoms, 8. £30,450 worth of bracelets, 9. £16,246 necklace and earrings

Pictured: 1. Two kitchen islands, 2. ‘It’s Giving Mrs’ top, 3. Birthday balloons, 4. £9 headband from Target, 5. ‘Farmhouse’ chandelier, 6. MORE lights, 7. £160 pajama bottoms, 8. £30,450 worth of bracelets, 9. £16,246 necklace and earrings

Picutred: 10. Pot filler tap, 11. Traditional Iberian blue and white 'azulejo' tile mural, 12. Meghan's favourite Vitamix blender, 13. Flowers on her bagels

Picutred: 10. Pot filler tap, 11. Traditional Iberian blue and white ‘azulejo’ tile mural, 12. Meghan’s favourite Vitamix blender, 13. Flowers on her bagels

1. Two kitchen islands 

Meghan’s swish new kitchen looked to have not just one – but two – kitchen islands, positioned in the centre of the farmhouse-style room. One, featuring a dark wood base and a marble tabletop, while a second, lighter hue one was also available.

Many people opt to do this to have one ‘hosting’ table to present for guests, if there is ever a communal gathering, while a second is there for doing the grunt of cooking ‘work’. 

This could be the case for the Duchess – albeit both tables were decorated with ornate vases of flowers. 

2. ‘It’s Giving Mrs’ top

In what appears to be a hen-do style item, Meghan wore a white T-shirt that said ‘It’s Giving Mrs’ as she was greeted with the birthday greetings from Harry. 

They’re available across a number of online retailers such as Temu – but it’s likely Meghan got hers from  Etsy, where they can start from around £9.60.

3. Birthday balloons

It appears Meghan got no shortage of balloons on her birthday, as the ones presented to her on the kitchen counter were just one of the bunches.

She had also held onto a different, equally festive bunch in her birthday Instagram post, as she pictured herself jumping into an outdoor pool.

Two black-and-white images showed the Duchess in a swimsuit – with sunglasses on and her hair up in a ponytail – as she leapt into the water.

4. Target party headband

The birthday girl wore a $13 (£9) birthday headband from budget superstore Target as she danced along to the music.

5. ‘Farmhouse’ chandelier 

Meghan’s farmhouse-style kitchen is accentuated with a statement, hanging chandelier in the dining table area, thought to be the $798 (£592) ‘Selene’ fixture from Ping lights.

The product description reads: ‘With its five light pendant configuration, this vintage chandelier casts a warm and inviting glow that beautifully illuminates any space.’

Meghan appears to have opted for the brass metal frame, adding a weathered, period feel. 

It appears Meghan got no shortage of balloons on her birthday, as the ones presented to her on the kitchen counter were just one of the bunches

It appears Meghan got no shortage of balloons on her birthday, as the ones presented to her on the kitchen counter were just one of the bunches

She had also held onto a different, equally festive bunch in her birthday Instagram post, as she pictured herself jumping into an outdoor pool

She had also held onto a different, equally festive bunch in her birthday Instagram post, as she pictured herself jumping into an outdoor pool

Her lifestyle brand As Ever also posted a sharply dressed photo of the Duchess

Her lifestyle brand As Ever also posted a sharply dressed photo of the Duchess

6. MORE lights

Not far from her statement lighting fixture, Meghan and Harry have two more lamps right next to each other.

One is a fixture adjusted to the ceiling, while a second – adding more to the rustic aesthetic – is a silver candelabra style chandelier. 

7. Pajama bottoms worth £160

The royal wore £160 pajama bottoms as she was greeted with the birthday celebrations in the morning.

The set, from company Eberjey, tout the use of a fabric called ‘TENCEL’.

‘Modal fibers and a touch of elastane, this buttery soft fabric is verified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, meaning it’s dyed with safe and non-toxic dyes,’ the website says.

‘This relaxed long sleeve set features contrast piping, a button-front top with a notch collar and functional pocket, and a low-rise straight leg pant.’

8. £30,450 worth of bracelets 

Meghan wore some of her favourite bracelets – which typically make up her stack – as she celebrated her birthday.

Among them is her beloved Cartier Tank Française watch, which she inherited from her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, after Prince Harry passed it on to her following their marriage.

Frequently worn by Meghan, the watch has become a beloved piece in her collection. 

Originally valued at £17,800, its historical significance likely makes it worth much more today. 

She also sported a £7,050 Cartier Love bracelet – an iconic design first created in New York in the 1970s.

Crafted from 18-carat gold, the bracelet’s screw motif symbolises eternal love, with a unique closure that locks around the wrist, representing lasting commitment. 

Also on her wrist was a Bezel Tennis Bracelet from Los Angeles-based Jennifer Meyer, which are currently retailing for £5,600. 

Their two dogs, Pula and Mamma Mia wore paper hats

The hats slip on and off the dogs, before Harry repeated 'oh dear'

Meghan and Harry weren’t the only ones getting into the festive spirit

9. £16,246 necklace and earrings

Meghan was spotted wearing her £15,953 Lovers Duet Diamond and Emerald Chain Necklace in the dancing video.

The impressive piece from Logan Hollowell ’embodies growth, love, and renewal while the asscher diamond, is celebrated for its symmetry and strength’.

She also wore her ‘Royal Signet’ stud earrings from Ariel Gordon, which cost $395 (£293).

10. Pot filler tap 

The Duchess has spoken about her love of cooking in her lifestyle show and through her As Ever brand – so it’s perhaps no wonder she has a trendy ‘pot filler tap’ by her stove.

Designed to avoid having to carry around bulky trips with heavy pans – from sink to stove – this allows for easy access.

These can start from £100 and go to anywhere upwards of £2,000. 

11. Traditional Iberian blue and white ‘azulejo’ tile mural

Harry and Meghan recently enjoyed a Portuguese getaway – and their love for the country can be shown through the tiles above the Sussexes’s stove.

The blue and white pattern, which looks to be depicting a town square, was made using traditional Iberian ‘azulejo’ tile mural stylings. 

Dating as far back as the 13th century, it is characterised by the use of blue and white, often depicting grand historic scenes and designs.

It was also important in helping control the temperature of homes by reflecting the sunlight and acting as a ‘thermal shield’. 

12. Meghan’s favourite Vitamix blender 

Meghan has long sworn by her £449 Vitamix blender – and it was out for her birthday festivities. 

She previously told Esquire: ‘When I had my car brought out here [to Canada], I shipped my Vitamix in the backseat. It was one of the things where I was like I cannot travel without my Vitamix.

‘It’s like a commercial at this point. But I use it every day for pestos or shakes. Okay, now that’s too much. I need to stop.’

13. Flowers with bagels 

Meghan’s cooking show and lifestyle brand showed that she was a fan of using flowers to present meals – and petals in her cookies.

And now, it appears she could even enjoy them alongside bagels. In the video, the birthday girl was seemingly being treated to some breakfast, which was cooking on the stove.

A plate nearby included bagels, tomatoes, some condiments – and a selection of flowers. 

14. Party hats on her pooches 

Meghan and Harry weren’t the only ones getting into the festive spirit. Their two dogs, Pula and Mamma Mia wore paper hats.

The hats slip on and off the dogs, before Harry repeated ‘oh dear’ and Meghan chuckled, adding: ‘Oh no, okay, let’s take it off. I’m sorry.’

Darien Home Invader Captured After Homer Glen Standoff

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Darien Home Invader Captured After Homer Glen Standoff

HOMER GLEN, Ill. (WLS) — After a tense standoff lasting several hours in the southwest suburbs, law enforcement has taken one person into custody, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

The standoff unfolded in the 13200-block of Maverick Trail in Homer Glen.

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The situation began when authorities reported that the suspect fled to a residence in Darien following an alleged home invasion.

Police indicated that a victim from the Darien home was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Pursuing the suspect, Darien police halted their chase upon reaching Homer Glen, a short distance from the scene of the invasion.

Law enforcement eventually found him and then came a long standoff.

“Coming out and seeing the SWAT trucks and the SWAT people is pretty crazy. I mean, anybody would see that and be like, ‘What’s going on?'” said Homer Glen resident Donny Mutzbauer.

For hours, the suspect remained inside the home, occasionally appearing outside, according to witnesses.

“Kind of like a nonchalant kind of like vibe he’s kind of giving, like coming out, opening the garage, shutting it, opening it. Open the front door, just different, like it’s weird,” said Homer Glen resident Steven Pressley.

During the standoff, officers repeatedly issued warnings over a bullhorn.

“Come to the front door with your hands up and nothing in your hands or force will be used against you,” an officer announced.

Officers also warned that chemical munitions would be deployed.

The Will County Sheriff placed a shelter in place as a precaution.

That request has since been lifted.

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Revitalize Your Feet: Top 5 Barefoot Exercises to Outperform Orthotics for Seniors Over 60

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Revitalize Your Feet: Top 5 Barefoot Exercises to Outperform Orthotics for Seniors Over 60

Experiencing stiff feet after reaching 60? These four barefoot exercises can help rejuvenate your foot’s natural suspension.

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Every day, we confine our feet within shoes, often neglecting the importance of strengthening them, which poses a significant issue. Take a look at your foot—nearly a quarter of your body’s bones are located there. As a fitness coach, I’ve observed that most people are unaware of how to effectively build strength in their feet.

By the conclusion of this guide, you’ll understand that your feet function more like a mountain bike’s suspension system rather than a solid brick. I’ll also introduce you to four exercises that can help restore this natural suspension mechanism, all done barefoot.

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The Engineering Inside Your Foot

Let’s take a closer look. Each foot contains 26 bones, and 28 if you count the sesamoid bones. There are over 33 joints and well over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments all in your foot. That’s an incredible amount of engineering packed into something most of us never even think about.

Most people think they have only one arch in the foot. If this is your right foot and this is the inside, you’d think of the medial arch. So when we talk about the arch of the foot, most people limit their thought to the medial arch. But we also have a lateral arch, and we also have a transverse arch for the rotation of the foot.

These arches don’t simply hold you up. They constantly change every time you take a step. That includes an extension of the big toe, and that includes both of the arches, medial and lateral, and of course the transverse. So every little step you take, all 28 of these bones have to work in conjunction with the ground and all the bones above them to ensure a strong, stable, and efficient gait.

Your Feet Are Suspension, Not Concrete

Imagine you’re driving a pickup truck with no suspension. Every crack in the road would travel straight into the frame. Now imagine driving on the exact same road with premium shocks and suspension. The bumps don’t disappear, right? The suspension simply absorbs and redistributes the force. That is exactly what your feet were designed to do.

Every step you take creates force that can be two to three times your body weight. If you’re running, we’re talking around seven times. And if you’re running on a hard surface like concrete, we’re talking closer to 12 to 15 times. So whatever you weigh, every step you take is two to three times that traveling through your body, and if you’re running, especially on a hard surface, that’s up to 12, sometimes considered 15 times the force from your body weight into the ground and traveling back up your foot and through your spine.

If these forces aren’t distributed throughout the foot with its variety of movements, they travel directly into your knees, your hips, and your spine. Instead of allowing that to happen, your arch flattens slightly, your plantar fascia stores elastic energy, and then your foot becomes rigid again as you push off.

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How One Step Actually Works

Every step we take, that big toe has to go into some extension. That then transfers the load into the sesamoid bones, and then that sends it up the foot, and then up the shin, and then your knees, your hips, and so on. Remember, a lot of things have to happen.

So when that toe goes into extension, there’s also a change in the transverse fascia, the rotation of the foot. There’s also a change in the medial arch, which goes internal, and then as we get rigid and we step off the toe, everything transfers out. You have to have all these combined movements of rotation, flexion, and extension to have good force distribution from the foot.

Try to think of the plantar fascia like a heavy-duty winch cable. As your toes extend, that cable tightens, pulling the arch upward and transforming your foot into a powerful lever. It’s really an elegant design.

Shoes Support, They Don’t Strengthen

Unfortunately, most of us spend decades asking our shoes to do the work instead. Before anyone misunderstands me, shoes, socks, even orthotics absolutely have their place. For certain injuries and deformities, and even medical conditions, an orthotic really is valuable.

But for most people, you probably don’t need an orthotic. You just need some manual therapy, and you definitely need some exercises for it.

Here’s the important distinction. An orthotic supports your foot. Socks, to a degree, compress your foot. Shoes support your foot. But none of them actually strengthen the muscles. They don’t improve coordination, and they don’t retrain the nervous system. That’s where barefoot training becomes so valuable.

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Your Feet Are Your Body’s GPS

One of the biggest reasons is something called proprioception. The bottom of your foot contains thousands of sensory receptors. Every second, they’re measuring pressure, surface texture, joint position, weight distribution, and movement. All that information is sent directly to your brain. The brain then makes tiny adjustments throughout your ankles, your knees, your hips, and even your spine, long before you’re even aware of it.

I like to think of the feet as your body’s GPS system. The better the signal, the better the navigation.

As we get older, those signals often become weaker. Not because our brain stopped working, but because our feet become less active. We wear supportive shoes nearly all day. We spend very little time barefoot. Those small muscles become weaker, the nervous system receives fewer meaningful inputs, and over time, balance, coordination, and movement quality begin to decline.

There’s another fascinating aspect of the foot. The sole contains one of the highest concentrations of sensory nerve endings anywhere in the body. That’s one reason practices like foot massage, acupuncture, and reflexology have existed for thousands of years.

Now, the research doesn’t support the idea that pressing on one spot on your foot can directly treat an entire organ or organ system. But there is evidence that stimulating the feet can help improve relaxation, alter pain perception for some people, and increase sensory awareness, whether that’s through massage, acupressure, or simply spending more time moving barefoot.

You’re giving your nervous system richer information to work with, and that’s exactly what these exercises are designed to do. They’re not just strengthening muscles; they’re rebuilding the body’s natural suspension system one step at a time.

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The first exercise in our foot restoration series is self-massage. If you don’t have the flexibility to be on the floor, you can do this sitting in a chair. If you’ve never done this, your foot fascia may be extremely tight and you may not be able to get your fingers all the way in. You can certainly use some lotion to help make the process a little easier.

How to Do It:

  • Take your right leg and cross it over your left.
  • Interlace each one of your fingers in between each one of your toes, starting by sliding your pinky finger in between your pinky toe.
  • Grab your fingers so you can really get it in there, webbing to webbing, the webbing of your fingers into the webbing of your toes.
  • Once everything is fully in there, dorsiflex your foot, bending it back.
  • Use your other hand to hold your heel so your heel doesn’t move and your ankle doesn’t move.
  • Gently twist your foot back and forth, like you’re wringing out a towel.
  • Pump by flexing and extending the forefoot, or the front of the foot.
  • Combine those two movements into a torsion, which we can also call a lemniscate.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t let your heel or ankle move. Hold the heel steady with your opposite hand so the motion happens in the forefoot.
  • Work both directions. Don’t only twist one way.
  • Don’t force your fingers in if the fascia is too tight. Use lotion and work into it gradually.

Sets and Reps: Anywhere from three to five minutes per foot.

Form Tip: When you’re done, look down at your toes and you can generally see a little more space in the foot you just worked. That won’t last through the day, it’ll start to cramp back in. But imagine doing this most every day and starting to restore that natural splay and natural arch just with a little bit of self-massage.

Single-Leg Standing Toe Coordination

Step one is just single-leg balance. Once you’re comfortable balancing on a single leg, then we work the coordination.

How to Do It:

  • Stand on one leg. If you need to, hold onto a chair or put your hand on the wall.
  • Lift your big toe, then set it down.
  • Lift your other four toes, then set them down.
  • Work back and forth between the big toe and the other four toes.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t skip the balance step. Get comfortable on one leg before you add the toe work.
  • Don’t force the standing version if you’re not ready. Start seated in a chair, progress to kneeling, and then eventually the goal is to perform the exercise from a standing position.

Sets and Reps: About 60 to 90 seconds each foot, one to three sets.

Form Tip: The progression is seated, then kneeling, then standing. Work the coordination at whatever level you can control it.

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The Shuffle Walk

This next exercise I picked up from the Gait Guys. As the toe comes up, I feed all those proprioceptors. I give it even more information by dragging it. And then as it rolls down and the other comes up, I get the coordination phase. That’s the idea with the shuffle walk.

How to Do It:

  • Start with your feet nice and square.
  • Roll up onto the ball of your right foot.
  • Drag it backwards until your big toe is about at the middle of the other foot.
  • Roll it down and set it down.
  • Roll up onto the other foot, drag it back, set it down.
  • Repeat, one, two, one, two, over and over until you’re really comfortable with it.
  • Once you’re comfortable, put it into the full motion: as one foot comes down, the other one is already coming up.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t rush to the full motion. Get comfortable with the one-at-a-time version first.
  • Don’t skip the drag. That’s what feeds the proprioceptors even more information.

Sets and Reps: 60 to 90 seconds, one to three sets.

Form Tip: Yes, it looks like the moonwalk. That’s the idea.

Watch the shuffle walk:

Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals Why She Prefers Not to Star in New Films

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Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals Why She Prefers Not to Star in New Films

Michelle Pfeiffer is contemplating an exit from the silver screen.

The legendary actress, known for her iconic role in Scarface, has announced at 68 that she is considering stepping back from leading roles in films. Following the success of her recent television ventures, The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Pfeiffer feels ready for a change in direction in her career.

“I swear to God, I never want to star in another movie,” Pfeiffer stated emphatically during The Hollywood Reporter‘s THR x Apple TV event titled Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV on Sunday.

The actress expressed a strong preference for ensemble pieces: “It’s so much more fun, I love it so much.”

Pfeiffer also shared her admiration for the current landscape of television, saying, “I’ve just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they’re just really owning TV.”

The announcement may come as a surprise to fans given the three-time Oscar nominee’s legendary screen career, which includes iconic roles in Scarface, Batman Returns, Dangerous Liaisons, I Am Sam, White Oleander, Tequila Sunrise, Married to the Mob and The Witches of Eastwick.  

Michelle Pfeiffer, 68, revealed she is ready to pivot away from movie roles and focus on television, following the success of her two recent TV projects; Seen on August 2

Michelle Pfeiffer, 68, revealed she is ready to pivot away from movie roles and focus on television, following the success of her two recent TV projects; Seen on August 2

The announcement may come as a surprise to fans given the three-time Oscar nominee's legendary screen career, which includes her iconic role in Scarface; seen in a still

The announcement may come as a surprise to fans given the three-time Oscar nominee’s legendary screen career, which includes her iconic role in Scarface; seen in a still

Both The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles have been big hits for Pfeiffer, with the latter earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series. 

Aside from starring on the shows, she is also an executive-producer on both projects. 

Margo’s Got Money Troubles – created by David E. Kelley – follows a young single mom (Elle Fanning) who decides to open an OnlyFans account in order to provide for her family. Pfeiffer plays Fanning’s mom. 

Pfeiffer – who appeared on Sunday’s panel alongside Fanning, Dale Dickey, Karolina Wydra, Rhea Seehorn and Jessica Williams – said that the characters on the show reminded her of a Robin Williams quote.

‘I love how complicated and flawed all these characters are, and it really reminds me of that famous Robin Williams quote where he says, “Remember that everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, and be kind.”‘

‘That kind of, for me, sums up the show and the message of the show, and I’m really proud to be a part of it.’

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a TV adaptation of the same-name novel written by Rufi Thorpe. 

The series also stars Hollywood mainstay Nicole Kidman as well as Rico Nasty. 

'I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God,' Pfeiffer said during the THR x Apple TV's Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV event on Sunday; Pictured at the event with Elle Fanning

‘I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God,’ Pfeiffer said during the THR x Apple TV’s Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV event on Sunday; Pictured at the event with Elle Fanning

'I only want to do ensemble pieces. It's so much more fun,' she said, adding, 'I've just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they¿re just really owning TV'; Pictured with Fanning and Rhea Seehorn

‘I only want to do ensemble pieces. It’s so much more fun,’ she said, adding, ‘I’ve just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they’re just really owning TV’; Pictured with Fanning and Rhea Seehorn

Both The Madison and Margo's Got Money Troubles have been big TV hits for Pfeiffer, with the latter earning her an Emmy nomination; seen in a still from Margo's Got Money Troubles

Both The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles have been big TV hits for Pfeiffer, with the latter earning her an Emmy nomination; seen in a still from Margo’s Got Money Troubles

The series follows a young single mom (Fanning) who decides to open an OnlyFans account in order to provide for her family. Pfeiffer plays Fanning's mom

The series follows a young single mom (Fanning) who decides to open an OnlyFans account in order to provide for her family. Pfeiffer plays Fanning’s mom

Her other project, The Madison, is a contemporary Western created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. The Madison is available to stream on Paramount+

Her other project, The Madison, is a contemporary Western created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. The Madison is available to stream on Paramount+

Season 1 of Margo’s Got Money Troubles is now streaming on Apple TV. 

Her other project, The Madison, is a contemporary Western created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. 

It follows the Clyburn family as they travel to Montana following the death of patriarch Preston (Kurt Russell). She plays Preston’s widow Stacy. 

Stacy tries to keep the family intact as they struggle with rural Montana after living the high life in New York City.

Pfeiffer recently revealed that she agreed to star in The Madison without reading a script for the show.

The actress took a ‘leap of faith’ to join the cast because of creator Sheridan’s previous involvement in successful shows, such as Yellowstone and Tulsa King.

Michelle told Variety: ‘Taylor reached out to me and said he had an idea and would like to meet me.’

‘So I’m off to Texas, I went to his ranch and had a wonderful evening meeting people. He talked to me about the arc of the character and the concept of the show, and it was very broadly laid out.’

Long before her pivot to TV, Pfeiffer famously played Catwoman in the 1992 superhero film Batman Returns; Seen in a still

Long before her pivot to TV, Pfeiffer famously played Catwoman in the 1992 superhero film Batman Returns; Seen in a still 

‘I said, “Okay, when could I read something?” He said, “Well, I’d like to know who I’m writing for before I start writing. So after you commit.”‘

Pfeiffer called up her good friend Helen Mirren, who had worked on Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel 1923, to vet him. Mirren sang Sheridan’s praises so Pfeiffer signed on to The Madison with no script.

The Madison, which has already been renewed for a second season, is available to stream on Paramount+.

Long before her pivot to television, Pfeiffer delivered iconic film performances, including her breakout turn as icy mob wife Elvira Hancock in 1983’s Scarface and as Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992).

Along the way, she earned three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), and Love Field (1992).

Australia’s Housing Market: Navigate Record Gains & Losses

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Australian property values have been soaring to unprecedented levels, yet a subtle “first crack in profitability” might foreshadow a cooling market.

Recent figures from Domain, published on Wednesday, reveal that in the first half of 2026, 97.4 percent of home resales were profitable, a slight dip from the 97.5 percent recorded a year earlier.

Although this minor drop of 0.1 percent seems insignificant, it could suggest the beginning of the end for the long streak of robust resale profits.

Despite this, the majority of sellers are expected to continue enjoying “substantial gains,” as noted by Domain’s chief residential economist Nicola Powell in an interview with SBS News.

Nonetheless, this marginal decline in nationwide profitability might be an indication of a decelerating property market, potentially leading to a drop in home prices in the foreseeable future.

“While that shift is small, I think it is significant because what it’s telling us is that resale profitability is a lagging indicator and tends to follow changes in home pricing,” she explained.

“We’ve got some of our capital cities now going backward in price and particularly in some of our markets, we are seeing an increase in loss-making resales.”

A chart showing profits on hous

REA Group Senior Economic Analyst Megan Lieu said realestate.com.au data also revealed a drop in profitability.

In the past six months to July, 94.4 per cent of home resales made a profit, down from 94.9 per cent in the previous six months to January, she said.

But while properties are seeing larger average losses as profitability declines, some markets are soaring.

Where are people making and losing money on property?

While slightly fewer properties are making a profit compared to 12 months ago, successful sellers are still enjoying record returns.

Median resale profits climbed to record levels of $458,000 for houses and $237,000 for units nationally.

In the capital cities, median house profits were even higher at $552,000.

Sydney posted the country’s largest resale returns, with the median house vendor achieving a profit of $739,500.

Meanwhile, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide are increasingly standing out as the strongest markets for seller returns, with almost every resale delivering a gain.

A table where some houses are making losses

Perth recorded the greatest proportion of profitable house resales, with 99.6 per cent of sellers making a profit on their transaction. Brisbane led the unit market, where 99.5 per cent of resales generated a positive return.

In contrast, Melbourne remained the weakest capital city market for units. More than one in four sellers sold for less than their original purchase price, while Melbourne also recorded one of the highest shares of loss-making house resales, alongside Canberra.

Surprisingly, some areas saw both record profitability gains and losses over the year.

Powell explained that record-high losses come from a small pool of sales.

“Those losses are perhaps large because they’re in financial strife,” she said.

“Or perhaps they’ve maybe leveraged themselves too much; they’ve stretched themselves too much to keep up with voracious price gains.”

Home values and sale volumes fall

As overall profitability has fallen, home values and the number of properties sold have declined, according to Cotality.

In its latest report released on Monday, the group found that home values had fallen by 0.7 per cent in July and fewer people had listed their properties.

A chart showing units and profits

Cotality Head of Research Gerard Burg said that nationally, total home listings sat 1.1 per cent below the five-year average over the four weeks ending 26 July.

“There remains a mismatch between the pricing expectations of buyers and sellers,” Burg said in the report.

“Capital city auction clearance rates have remained below 50 per cent since late May, although they have moved up from the low 40s range in mid-to-late June.”

A chart showing units and losses

Lieu said that higher interest rates and tax changes from the federal budget are also contributing to a market slowdown.

“We expect prices to fall further in 2026, however, the extent of the decline will depend on the trajectory of interest rates and supply,” she said.

A growing divide

Looking at property markets across Australia shows a “growing divide” in prices that Powell expects will continue.

On the one hand, the largest property markets — Melbourne and Sydney — are seeing prices weaken, while smaller markets in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane continue to soar.

A table showing areas recording housing losses

“Both Melbourne and Sydney are seeing an uplift in housing supply, so that increase in housing stock is giving buyers more choice,” Powell explained.

While those capitals could continue to fall in price, it could be some time before other cities hit a price ceiling.

A table showing where people are profitting of housing

Powell said these shifts in profits and losses are normal in the property market.

“Making money off of property is about being in it for the long game,” she said.

“Staying put increases your chances of actually making a healthy profit upon reselling that home, because you’re riding the waves and the turns that make up the property price cycle.”

Courageous Confession: Beth Walker Breaks Silence on RHORI Husband Brian Pontarelli with No NDA Constraints

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Courageous Confession: Beth Walker Breaks Silence on RHORI Husband Brian Pontarelli with No NDA Constraints

Season one of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is mired in controversy, with the spotlight sharply focused on star Rulla Pontarelli‘s husband, Brian, and his alleged extramarital escapades.

EXCLUSIVE: 'RHORI' Husband Brian Pontarelli's Ex Beth Walker Explains Why She's Speaking Out Now and Insists There's 'NO NDA' About Their Relationship

The scandal centers on whispers and accusations that Brian is involved with Beth Walker. Some cast members have claimed that the affair is far from over, casting a shadow over the reality show’s first season.

In an unexpected twist, controversy reignited when Beth Walker shared several photos featuring herself with Brian on social media. Yesterday, Reality Blurb secured an exclusive interview with Beth, shedding light on her motivations behind making these private glimpses public.

Some of the women brought up Brian’s indiscretion, allegedly with a woman named Beth Walker, and insisted it was still going on.

After Beth posted some photos with Brian yesterday, Reality Blurb exclusively spoke to her about why she decided to pull the trigger and post the pics of her and him. 

“I was trying so hard to take the high road,” she began. “But after seeing his first interview, calling it the darkest time of his life.. I couldn’t resist (sharing the photos).”

Beth also explicitly insisted there is “no NDA about our relationship” and called that “just another lie he hides behind.”

“I was cryptic in my posts, but not anymore,” she added. 

As Reality Blurb reported, Beth shared a photo of her and a shirtless Brian on her Instagram Story yesterday, and both were smiling. 

“Funny,” she wrote. “For the ‘darkest time’ of your life, you sure smiled a lot.”

She went on to share two more photos with Brian, writing, “My camera roll remembers your ‘darkest time’ a bit differently.”

She later added, “Amazing how your ‘deepest, darkest time’ somehow produced 2 1/2 years of photos like this.”

Rulla, for her part, took to her Instagram Story to share a photo of Beth and call her out for being a homewrecker. 

“This is the attempted home wrecker, Beth Caron Walker, from Cranston, Rhode Island. Here she is having fun with [Paul O’Connor], who is foolish enough to waste his time with her. Good luck, bud! Take care! Please take her!” Rulla captioned the pic, which showed an image of Beth dancing with Paul, a food and fashion enthusiast from Boston.

RHORI Rulla Ponatrelli Blasts Brian's Ex Mistress as a Homewrecker

Paul ended up responding with some posts in which he went at Brian and tagged Rulla. 

In an Instagram Story post, which he has since removed, Paul showcased an image that seemed to feature himself with Beth as he labeled Brian a “Foot Fetty” and confirmed he was a non-follower.

In a second now-deleted post, Paul called out Brian as “Lyin creepy Brian,” “Dr. Sole Mates, DPM,” and “Foot Fetty Brian,” and he warned his followers of Brian’s “excessive BS” and insisted he was a “sole liar” and “sketchy stepper.”

Beth, for her part, posted more and insisted a “mic drop” is coming.

Season two of RHORI is currently filming, and based on all of these posts, it seems inevitable that the topic of Brian’s affair will be unavoidable. 

Marine Vet Officer and Suspect Killed in Las Vegas Shooting

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Marine Vet Officer and Suspect Killed in Las Vegas Shooting

Tragedy struck in Las Vegas on Tuesday when a police officer, who had previously served as a Marine, was fatally shot in the line of duty while attending to an incident involving an armed individual. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect was also killed during the confrontation.

In response to a distress call about a person brandishing a firearm and seemingly under the influence, officers and police drones rapidly descended on a business located in the 4500 block of East Tropicana Avenue shortly before 4 p.m., as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Sheriff Kevin McMahill

Sheriff Kevin McMahill disclosed that the officer, after being critically wounded by gunfire, was swiftly transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Officers engaged with the armed suspect near Mountain Vista Street beneath the Interstate 11 underpass. It was there that the suspect opened fire on them, leading to at least one officer discharging their weapon in self-defense.

The exchange proved fatal for the suspect, who was declared dead at the location.

A 30-year-old officer was wounded during the exchange and taken to University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said during a news briefing.

“A 30-year-old Las Vegas police officer was then worked on heroically by the Clark County Fire Department, other officers and EMS,” McMahill said. “He was transported to UMC where nurses worked to save his life.”

Hospital where officer was pronounced dead

The sheriff said the officer was a Marine veteran who had worked for the police department since November 2023. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

“Unfortunately, our officer has passed,” the sheriff continued.

McMahill said the officer was a Marine veteran who had served with the police department since November 2023.

“A person who served this country and this community,” McMahill said. “As you can imagine, I have lots of grieving police officers and a grieving community.”

The police department offered its condolences to the officer’s family and pledged to support them “in every way we can in the days ahead.”

A police officer was killed responding to a reported gunman

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Other law enforcement agencies also mourned the officer’s death.

“The Nevada State Police extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the fallen officer, and to our partners at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department,” the agency said in a Facebook statement. “Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.”
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