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$1.2M Unclaimed in Guthrie Case: FBI Agent Hints at Few Suspects

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In Tucson, Arizona, the mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance intensifies as a substantial seven-figure reward remains untouched almost half a year after she was allegedly abducted from her Catalina Foothills home. For seasoned detectives, this unclaimed bounty suggests the potential involvement of a small, closely-knit group.

“It tells me they’re possibly bound by something more powerful than mere dollars—perhaps family ties, mutual fear, or the risk of exposure,” observed Jason Pack, a retired FBI negotiator and supervisory agent actively monitoring the case. “Such bonds tend to endure—until, of course, they don’t.”

Typically, when more individuals become aware of a crime, the likelihood that someone will step forward to claim the hefty reward increases. Alarmingly, even with more than $1.2 million on the line, no one has come forward with information regarding Guthrie’s suspected abduction 179 days since it occurred.

Split image of Nancy Guthrie suspect on doorbell camera and Nancy Guthrie sitting on chair in grey striped sweater

In a recently released FBI image, a masked individual is seen tampering with a camera at Guthrie’s doorstep on the day she vanished in Tucson, February 1, 2026. Additionally, an undated picture of the 84-year-old has been circulated by NBC, highlighting the urgency of the search for the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. (Image credits: FBI; NBC)

“Rewards of that magnitude typically unravel even the tightest of groups,” Pack remarked to News Media. “Yet in this case, it hasn’t.”

Rather than a dead end, Pack sees the untouched reward as another clue.

“In my experience, a meaningful share of cases like this break sideways,” he said. “Somebody gets arrested for something unrelated and starts talking. A relationship ends badly. Somebody’s conscience finally outruns their fear. Six months is a long time to hold something this heavy, and the people around whoever did this have had six months to notice the change in them.”

Nancy and Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)

Pack said it looks like the abductor or abductors tried to plan the crime — and did it poorly. At least one suspect is believed to have cased out the house. He wore a ski mask, long sleeves and gloves, and covered the lens of her Nest doorbell camera — which was missing when police arrived the next day.

“When it went wrong, and I believe it went wrong fast, they had no plan for that either,” he said. “Everything since reads to me like improvising around a failure, not professionals executing a plan.”

Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, is dependent on heart medication and has a pacemaker. She has limited mobility — and a close-knit family.

A view from a doorbell camera showing an armed individual outside the residence of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona

Photos released on Feb. 10, 2026, show a “subject” on Nancy Guthrie’s property. (Provided by FBI)

“She had dinner with her family on a Saturday night, went home, and never made it to church the next morning,” Pack said. “That’s who we’re talking about. Not a case number. A mother who was supposed to be at church.”

While the suspects made critical mistakes, he said, that doesn’t mean the investigation has stalled.

Pima County Sheriff’s deputies standing and talking outside of Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills.

Pima County Sheriff’s deputies speak outside of Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills after the disappearance of Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. February 12, 2026. (Rebecca Noble/Reuters)

Pack also shared a direct message for Guthrie’s neighbors and residents of the surrounding communities:

“Go back and check your own cameras from that time period. Doorbell, security, dashcam,” he said. “A lot of systems archive further back than people realize. If you drove through the area that night, pull your dashcam files.”

A view from a doorbell camera showing an armed individual outside the residence of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona

This image released by the FBI shows an armed individual who appears to have a light emitting from his mouth at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance in Tucson, Arizona, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Provided by FBI)

If you saw something but don’t have video, it’s still worth speaking out, he said.

“And think about the people in your own life. Somebody who left town. Somebody whose behavior turned in February and never turned back,” he said. “You don’t have to be sure. That’s not your job. Sorting it out is [the investigators’ job].”

Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie in the grassy edges of a street in the Catalina Foothills.

Investigators search the edges of Nancy Guthrie’s street in the Catalina Foothills after the disappearance of Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. on Feb. 11, 2026. (Rebecca Noble/Reuters)

In May, a source with knowledge of the case told News Media that the FBI was bringing new technology into the investigation.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, whose department is the lead agency, said in an interview this week that he still believes the case will be resolved.

“We have so much DNA to sort through,” he said in an interview aired on “Today.” “We have so much, in terms of video evidence, to look at.”

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Law enforcement agents check vegetation areas around Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

And they’ve spent months learning things from the DNA and the video and other forensics that the public hasn’t seen, Pack noted.

“I’ve watched cases break in month eight, month 14, month 30,” said Pack, whose FBI career lasted 21 years, 11 of them as a negotiator. “Most every one of those families had stopped believing it was ever coming.”

Anyone with information on the case is asked to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. An anonymous reward can also be obtained by calling 520-88-CRIME with information that leads to an arrest in the case.

Dr. Fauci Drops F-Bomb After Tense Senate Hearing During Walk with Wife

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An unguarded moment showed Dr. Anthony Fauci releasing his frustrations after a challenging day on Capitol Hill. He was heard venting to his wife, Christine Grady, about being on the receiving end of some loud accusations.

The couple, who have shared 41 years of marriage, were seen power-walking through their upscale Wesley Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C., where their home is valued at $2.4 million.

Earlier in the day, Fauci found himself in the hot seat during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. The immunologist stood his ground by citing his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times, declining to answer any questions regarding the crisis.

Clad in a Georgetown University “IronMed 5K” T-shirt, Fauci was juggling his phone and clearly burdened by the events of the day, mentioning how he was subjected to verbal attacks. His expression of frustration included an expletive as he took his evening walk following a tough exchange with Republican senators.

A native of Brooklyn, Fauci was summoned to testify after being subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul. Paul has accused him of concealing the true origins of COVID-19 and providing misleading information to the public about the virus.

After the four-hour-long hearing, Paul (R-Ky.) announced that his committee would begin contempt of Congress proceedings against Fauci over his refusal to answer even the most basic questions from Republicans. 

Fauci, 85, served as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 38 years before his December 2022 retirement. 

He retired as the nation’s highest-paid government employee, earning $481,000 in his last year on the job, and with a reported net-worth of more than $11 million between him and his wife.   

In 2023, Fauci joined the faculty of Georgetown University as a distinguished professor at the Infectious Diseases Division in its School of Medicine. 

His wife, who served as the chief bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was reportedly fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shortly after the start of President Trump’s second term. 

In March, Grady joined her husband at Georgetown University, where she serves as the senior advisor on bioethics and neuroethics and a professor of neuroscience.

Optus Sued by ACMA: 2025 Network Outage and 000 Failures

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Australia’s second-largest telecommunications company is currently embroiled in legal challenges stemming from a significant network breakdown that resulted in a massive disruption of the Triple Zero emergency service.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has charged Optus with failing to meet two legal obligations over 1,000 times during the incident that occurred on September 18, 2025.

According to Nerida O’Loughlin, the chair of the regulatory body, the ability to access emergency call services is a crucial public safety measure.

In a Thursday statement, she emphasized, “Australians have a right to expect their calls to Triple Zero will be connected without fail.”

She added, “The nature of this breakdown meant reliable call connectivity was compromised, preventing access to potentially life-saving services.”

“Giving access to the emergency call service is not optional; it is a fundamental legal obligation, and the most important public safety responsibility telecommunications providers have.”

Optus failed to give customers who made Triple Zero calls access to the emergency call service and to ensure those calls were carried appropriately, the regulator alleged.

The proceedings against the Singaporean-owned company announced on Thursday will be heard in the Federal Court.

The maximum penalty is $250,000 per contravention.

Lawsuit follows Optus review, previous $12 million fine

The legal action follows the massive outage which went for almost 14 hours and impacted 600 calls, with 455 failing to connect.

An independent review, released by Optus in December, found there were at least 10 mistakes by the company and its contractor Nokia during an upgrade.

It took Optus and Nokia 13 hours to understand the problem, with an Optus call centre not escalating early concerns from five people who said their Triple Zero calls weren’t working, the report by experienced executive Kerry Schott found.

The watchdog has previously taken action against the telco following another Triple Zero outage in November 2023.

The action resulted in Singtel Optus subsidiaries, including Optus Mobile, paying more than $12 million in infringement notice penalties for breaches relating to emergency calls.

“The recurrence of a major network outage affecting emergency calls so soon after the November 2023 outage is a significant concern and one of the reasons the ACMA has decided to take this matter to court,” O’Loughlin said.

“The ACMA will not hesitate to take strong enforcement action where alleged telco failures have jeopardised public access to the critical emergency call service.”

Optus acknowledged the Federal Court proceedings, adding it would be inappropriate to comment further.

“Our focus remains on building a stronger and better Optus,” the company said in a statement to the Australian Associated Press.

“We continue to invest in network resilience, strengthen our systems and processes, build and foster a culture of transparency and accountability, and improve the services our customers and communities rely on every day.

“This work is being supported by our broader transformation program and implementation of the Dr Schott report recommendations.”

The court action comes weeks after Telstra suffered a service outage that left train networks in disarray and customers unable to dial Triple Zero.


Megyn Kelly Accuses Fauci of Concealing His Adverse COVID Vaccine Reaction

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Megyn Kelly has leveled accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, claiming he concealed his own adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine. This allegation comes in spite of Fauci’s strong public advocacy for vaccination during the pandemic.

On Wednesday afternoon, Kelly released a new episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, coinciding with Fauci’s appearance on Capitol Hill where he faced intense scrutiny. Fauci, formerly the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was a focal point of discussion.

During her show, Kelly shared a clip featuring U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in conversation with Fox News host Laura Ingraham. In this segment, Kennedy referred to Fauci’s alleged admission of experiencing a pulmonary infarction following the Moderna vaccine, as revealed in Fauci’s recently leaked diary.

Fauci maintained a private journal spanning over 1,000 pages from 2019 through 2022. The contents of this journal were made public over the weekend by Republican U.S. Senator Dr. Rand Paul, triggering swift controversy.

Discussing the incident, Kelly relayed to her guests, Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke from the conservative magazine National Review, that Fauci discovered he had a pulmonary infarction after receiving a double dose of the Moderna vaccine in June 2021.

A pulmonary infarction is a serious and deadly medical condition that sees a portion of lung tissue die because it loses its blood and oxygen supply. It is commonly caused by a blocked blood vessel in the lung. 

‘So there is a very real possibility that Anthony Fauci knew he suffered a pulmonary infarction after his double dose of Moderna, and still told that guy his claims should be dismissed, it’s perfectly safe,’ Kelly said, referring to his heated defense over the safety of COVID vaccines in Washington DC in June 2021.

Kelly went on to discuss why so many Americans are ‘angry’ with the doctor, and that she now believes she wasn’t fully informed before getting the Pfizer COVID vaccine herself. 

Megyn Kelly has accused Dr Anthony Fauci of hiding his own adverse reaction to a COVID vaccine just hours after he was grilled on Capitol Hill in Washington DC

Megyn Kelly has accused Dr Anthony Fauci of hiding his own adverse reaction to a COVID vaccine just hours after he was grilled on Capitol Hill in Washington DC 

Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times on Wednesday to avoid answering questions about his handling of the pandemic

Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times on Wednesday to avoid answering questions about his handling of the pandemic 

‘This is why there’s not just PTSD, there’s anger. There’s anger seeing this guy celebrated by Julia Roberts, Chris Cuomo, and Brian Stelter, and all the others at MSNBC. 

‘There’s anger at those people, too, for enabling this guy, who we believe actively hurt the country,’ Kelly added. 

Fauci’s testimony on Capitol Hill earlier today sparked national headlines as he invoked his Fifth Amendment more than 100 times to avoid answering questions about his handling of the pandemic. 

Republican Bernie Moreno called Fauci a ‘total disgrace’ during the explosive hearing on the virus’s origins. 

The Ohio senator said he felt compelled to run for office six years ago when he saw a story of a mom being arrested while watching a football game outside with her family, due to breaking guidelines issued by governments based on Fauci’s advice.

‘Who the f**k do you think you were for doing that? It was a total disgrace to this country, and if my Democrat colleagues are standing there defending you, I hope the voters of the United States of America have watched clips of every one of them building a guy who was more interested in being a celebrity than doing his job,’ he exclaimed.

Earlier in his remarks, Moreno asked members of the audience who believed that they were negatively impacted by their skepticism toward COVID precautions to stand. Nearly all of the general public present stood up behind Fauci.

Fauci’s diaries revealed that he was delighted in his interactions with celebrities as America went through the death throes of the early pandemic.

Kelly went on to discuss why so many Americans are 'angry' with the doctor, and that she now believes she wasn't fully informed before getting the Pfizer COVID vaccine herself. She also directly quoted from Fauci's leaked diary

Kelly went on to discuss why so many Americans are ‘angry’ with the doctor, and that she now believes she wasn’t fully informed before getting the Pfizer COVID vaccine herself. She also directly quoted from Fauci’s leaked diary 

Fauci, who became former President Joe Biden’s chief medical advisor, appeared to bask in the fame he received during the 2020 lockdowns, his diary entries detailed. 

In one entry, he cited a front-page Washington Post article and other magazine profiles about him. 

‘Press still hot and heavy about me. Multiple stories per day directly or indirectly involving me,’ he said in April 2020, Forbes reported. 

During the hearing, Fauci blasted the Republican Party for their ‘unhinged obsession’ with him. 

In his opening statement, Fauci said: ‘Given Senator Paul’s obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution, his repeated slanderous comments about me, and recently his publicly releasing my unredacted personal diary aimed at embarrassing and intimidating me. 

‘The only conclusion I can reach is that the sole reason he is calling me before this committee is to get me to say something, anything that could vindicate his repeated public pledges that I end up in his words ‘behind bars,’ Fauci continued.

‘Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged obsession with me would readily come to the same conclusion,’ he added.

He invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination in the opening round. He then continued to do so 111 separate times when interrogated by lawmakers on the committee.

Earlier in his remarks, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno asked members of the audience who believed that they were negatively impacted by their skepticism toward COVID precautions to stand. Nearly all of the general public present stood up behind Fauci

Earlier in his remarks, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno asked members of the audience who believed that they were negatively impacted by their skepticism toward COVID precautions to stand. Nearly all of the general public present stood up behind Fauci

His attorney, David Schertler, was physically removed by security in an explosive moment when he attempted to speak on behalf of Fauci

His attorney, David Schertler, was physically removed by security in an explosive moment when he attempted to speak on behalf of Fauci

‘On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution,’ Fauci told Senator Paul numerous times in the opening round of questions.

His attorney, David Schertler, was physically removed by security in an explosive moment when he attempted to speak on behalf of Fauci.

‘I didn’t invite you here to testify,’ exclaimed Paul before setting the guards on him to drag him out.

Two Cherished Chicago Businesses Targeted in Latest East 75th Street Break-Ins: Community Outraged

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CHICAGO (WLS) — In the quiet early hours, chaos erupted on Chicago’s South Side as shattered glass and wreckage stained the aftermath of break-ins at two businesses along 75th Street.

Among those struck was Brown Sugar Bakery, nestled in the 300 block of East 75th Street. This local staple, cherished by the community for more than two decades, has gained recognition, even drawing a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021.

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“Experiencing something like this leaves you feeling devastated and invaded,” expressed owner Stephanie Hart, reflecting on the incident.

Surveillance footage captured the crime in progress. Recorded from a camera positioned across the street, the video reveals four individuals pulling up in a white sedan just before dawn. The clip shows them smashing through the bakery’s front window and fleeing with an empty cash register.

“It’s pointless,” Hart stated, her voice tinged with frustration. “No money is kept in the registers overnight, so all they did was cause us financial harm by destroying them. Thankfully, they didn’t manage to grab any baked goods. Otherwise, we’d have been forced to discard everything.”

After the break-in at Brown Sugar Bakery, the thieves smashed another window at the neighboring business, Stylez Caribbean Roots Bar. The business sells herbs and other wellness products.

Although the burglars entered the store, the owner said they left without taking anything. However, expensive equipment was damaged during the break-in.

“They’re really hurting people, and they’re hurting families. They’re hurting business owners, and they’re not getting really… they’re not really accomplishing nothing,” said William Roland, owner of Stylez Caribbean Roots Bar.

Surveillance video shows the suspects driving away. Seconds later, police arrived at the scene.

For Hart and other longtime small business owners, such burglaries impact the entire neighborhood.

“The money that comes in my bakery comes from my community, and it churns out into the community,” Hart said. “The people that work here, they’re your cousins, y’all.”

Business owners and community members along 75th Street are planning to meet to discuss strategies in response to the break-ins.

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The Valley Season Finale Recap: Dramatic Confrontations Erupt as Tensions Reach Breaking Point

The Valley Season Finale Recap: Janet Throws a Drink and Cup in Danny’s Face, Lala Calls Out Kristen for Saying Nia Guilt-Trips Zack as Jesse Lashes Out at Michelle for Introducing Their Daughter to Another Man

Brittany throws a spine-chilling Halloween bash in the grand season finale of The Valley. Jesse becomes inquisitive about the intricacies of Michelle‘s romantic escapades, while Luke and Kristen struggle to balance their new norm as parents. Meanwhile, Janet‘s frustration with Danny escalates to unprecedented heights, and Nia decides she no longer wishes to maintain ties with the group.

Lala decides to catch up with Nia over a cup of coffee, aiming to reconnect and discuss the tumultuous events in Mexico. Nia had previously blocked Lala, leaving her blindsided. Treading carefully, Lala listens as Nia unveils stories from her past. Raised in shelters by her father, Nia seeks a stable life away from her chaotic upbringing. It’s this quest for calm that drew her to Danny, providing the sanctuary she long craved.

Lala reveals her unease about their last interaction, prompting Nia to express a hopeful outlook for rekindling their friendship. Yet, Lala remains conflicted about her next step, aware of the tension as Danny, who comes as part of the deal with Nia, isn’t fond of her.

Post-therapy session, it’s apparent Luke didn’t find peace. Instead, he felt accused of past issues he insists are resolved. Suggesting they quickly have another child, his remark, “Get it out of the way and lay the pregnant Kristen to rest,” hit hard. He longs for a return to their happy couple days. However, Kristen reminds him of her sacrifices, feeling numb from his perspective. Luke confesses it marked the darkest period of his life.

Now that Michelle’s divorce is behind her, she is ready to begin a new “book” of her life. She fills her friend in on her busy work life and she is hopeful to reach her $50 million dollar goal next year. Michelle strives to eventually buy her own home. All Michelle sees are positive things coming her way and admits she is starting to feel like a boss.

Jesse and Lacy head to Beverly Hills Babies.  Lacy has stage four endometriosis and is unsure if she can ever conceive again. She has decided that she wants to freeze her eggs, but puts off the idea of freezing embryos with Jesse. Lacy would prefer Jesse focus on his current co-parenting, whereas Jesse would love to marry Lacy and begin their blended family. 

Before Brittany’s Halloween party, Janet, Jason, Lala, Schwartz, and Michelle meet up. Michelle is excited since it is her birthday at midnight and they chat about the lack of sex Janet and Jason have been having since Jason’s leg injury. Of course Lala has a lot to say about this.

In the meantime, Brittany is ready to party and she has outdone herself. The place is decked out and Count Bookulo (aka Danny) makes his grand entrance. When Danny and Jesse begin their accents, Lacy could not be more turned off. 

Lala side chats with Janet and Michelle and shares that Zack, Kristen, and Nia have a separate group chat. Lala states that Kristen showed text messages from Zack where he is sh*t talking Janet.  This is interesting to Janet considering he acts as though he is moving forward with her, yet he continues that flip-floppy behavior. When Zack makes his way over, Janet confronts him. Kristen is throwing Zack under the bus in their eyes, but Zack tries to change the subject by talking about his bathroom debacle.

Janet just wants to know if they are cool, but Zack wants some friend reinforcement. Jesse jumps in and wonders why Janet would take accountability out of nowhere.  Janet feels like Zack secretly likes her, but is trying to please Nia and Kristen.

It has come to Jesse’s attention that Michelle has been secretly dating a comedian for three months. All Michelle wants is for things to be good, but when Jesse finds out Michelle introduced this guy to their daughter, he gets super mad. According to Michelle, whenever they are doing well, Jesse has to ruin it by calling her out. Jesse is livid because if another guy comes into his life, there will be big problems because he has seen their daughter cry.

Jasmine finds Michelle and questions her dating life. Jesse’s side of the story is not entirely true, since Michelle was merely showing a house and their daughter came with her. Jasmine gets into a screaming match with Michelle’s best friend and it’s just one of the many confrontations of the night.

Nia wants to clear some things up with Zack and his flip-floppiness with Janet.  Nia wants to be sure that she is not manipulating Zack and his opinion of Janet. Brittany comes over to clarify that she heard Nia makes Zack feel bad for interacting with Janet. Kristen denies this and when Zack chooses to believe Kristen over Brittany and Lala, Brittany is aghast. 

Brittany insists on clearing this whole thing up.  At her photo shoot, Kristen said it is Nia that guilt trips Zack, but Kristen is denying this. Kristen admits that it was a poor choice of words, but, according to Lala, she is now lying about it because Nia is standing in front of her.  Lala believes that Nia is running the show and is the group ring leader. 

Jason needs to put his leg up and chooses to relax next to Danny, who is… not sober. Jason asks Danny about the way he spoke to Lala just as Janet and Lala infiltrate the pool house to sit and chat.  This seems like an unfair fight. Danny points out that Janet has never apologized for anything she has said in her life and Janet continues to stand by her word choices about Danny.

Lala points out that Danny can’t even form a sentence and tells Janet to let it go. Danny apologizes for saying Lala should go back to her husband and when Janet jumps down his throat again, Jason reminds Danny to put his finger away. Janet throws a full drink at Danny when he asks Jason “what are you going to do with your bum leg?”

Janet refers to Danny as a tiny fool and Lala lets Janet know that she did not like her behavior. Kristen would love to throw Janet in the pool, but restrains herself.  Nia is sick of these people trying to label Danny and paint him a certain way, and she is no longer interested in pursuing a friendship.  Nia doesn’t feel welcome and so, just as Brittany brings out a cake for Michelle, she grabs the sleeping baby and they head home.

Zack is unsure where they go from here, but calls Janet a disingenuous human. Janet claims she has great friends and sees that she can be cordial with Kristen and Zack if they “stop drinking the Kool Aid.” Danny lets us all know he is a good guy and he does not want to be around people that bring out the worst in him.  What a shattered group…

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Immigration Lawyer Faces $500K Fine for Alleged Asylum Claim Fraud by ICE

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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is pursuing civil penalties exceeding $470,000 against a New York-based immigration lawyer. The attorney has been accused of filing fraudulent documents in support of asylum claims for numerous clients, allegedly submitting over 100 documents with strikingly similar persecution stories.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that Homeland Security Investigations recently issued a notice of intent to fine attorney Suraj Raj Singh. Known for his nationwide practice, Singh primarily assists Indian nationals in seeking asylum through immigration courts.

Accusations against Singh by ICE include the preparation and filing of 118 fraudulent documents across 54 immigration cases.

The agency aims to impose the statutorily allowed maximum fine, totaling $470,584.

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This move by Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes as part of broader efforts to clamp down on fraudulent practices. Seen on Jan. 5, 2023, in Washington D.C., ICE continues to enforce stringent measures. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

According to DHS, asylum declarations submitted in support of Singh’s clients’ applications were “identical or nearly identical in language and substance,” containing the same or substantially similar factual narratives and supporting details describing alleged persecution.

“Fraudulent asylum claims threaten the safety of the American people, undermine our immigration system and delay the removal of dangerous criminal illegal aliens,” DHS General Counsel James Percival said. 

“ICE is seeking a fine of more than $470,000 from attorney Suraj Raj Singh. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, we will hold attorneys like this accountable and put an end to the practice of defrauding and abusing our immigration system.”

A notice of intent to fine is a proposed civil enforcement action that allows the recipient an opportunity to respond before any penalty becomes final.

DHS ISSUES $84B IN FINES TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

A U.S. Department Of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection sign is displayed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.

A U.S. Department Of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection sign is displayed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters May 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

The action is the latest step in the Trump administration’s effort to crack down on alleged asylum fraud. In May, Percival directed DHS attorneys to pursue additional enforcement actions targeting fraudulent asylum claims.

DHS said the Singh case marks the second time the department has sought civil penalties against an immigration attorney under 8 U.S.C. § 1324c(d), which authorizes fines for immigration-related document fraud.

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ICE seeks a $470,584 fine against attorney Suraj Raj Singh, alleging he filed 118 fraudulent documents across 54 asylum cases using nearly identical claims. (iStock)

Last month, ICE issued five notices of intent to fine against attorney Vinod Doddamani, seeking a combined $255,232 in civil penalties over alleged immigration document fraud.

News Media has reached out to Singh for comment.

Park Affection Costs Lawyer Millions: Job Offer Vanishes After Central Park Incident

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The scandalous saga of a married law partner’s parkside escapade could cost him a fortune after a high-profile job opportunity was pulled, insiders revealed to The Post on Wednesday.

Nathaniel Cullerton, a prominent figure in the legal world at 45, allegedly earns over $4 million annually as a partner at the prestigious law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Cullerton has been placed on leave as the firm launches an investigation into a viral video capturing the incident, as reported by the Financial Times.

The ill-timed footage shows Cullerton in a passionate embrace with 29-year-old colleague Kelsey Borenzweig. This display threatened his imminent career move to powerhouse Manhattan firm Gibson Dunn, causing significant waves in the Big Law scene, insiders suggested.

The Financial Times also detailed how Gibson Dunn withdrew their job offer following the surge in views of the kissing footage, despite social media comments skewering the TikTok user for violating the pair’s privacy more than the duo’s public affection.

The average pay for a partner at Wachtell Lipton is a jaw-dropping $12 million — making them the most handsomely paid partners in the world, according to BCG Attorney Search.

Experts said that as a junior partner, Cullerton would be on considerably less.

But, he presumably would have been offered even more after being poached by Gibson Dunn.

Both Cullerton and Borenzweig were part of the Wachtell Lipton team that repped OpenAI and beat Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit in a California court this year.

The “mastermind” of that successful defense, renowned attorney Bill Savitt, was recently lured away by Gibson Dunn and took a handful of senior trial lawyers with him.

Cullterton was meant to be part of the defection, as well, according to the FT.

Cullerton is married to prosecutor Moira Kim Penza, who was lead attorney on the federal case that convicted NXIVM sex cult founder Keith Raniere. They share an Upper East Side apartment, according to records.

It wasn’t immediately clear if Cullerton was placed on a paid leave, or what his fate will be.

Cullerton and Borenzweig were caught on camera passionately making out on a bench in the park as camera-wielding TikTok user Jay Guapõ interrupts them by scolding, “Get a room. There’s kids around.”

They then look up in embarrassment and shield themselves from the camera.

Social media users went wild for the footage, with some comparing it to the Coldplay concert cheating scandal last year.

The video has been viewed nearly 6 million times on TikTok 4 million views on Instagram.

Neither Watchell Lipton nor Gibson Dunn responded to a request for comment. Cullerton and Borenzweig also did not respond.

Katie Holmes Responds to Suri’s Powerful Decision to Drop Tom Cruise’s Last Name

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Katie Holmes is reportedly standing by her daughter Suri, as rumors swirl that the young woman has opted to shed her estranged father Tom Cruise’s well-known surname.

‘Katie wasn’t surprised by Suri’s decision to legally drop “Cruise” from her last name because that’s just who Suri is,’ a source told Page Six on Wednesday.

‘This change wasn’t made hastily,’ a source shared, emphasizing that the decision emerged gradually. Katie, they noted, was there for Suri throughout this personal journey, offering her full support.

Inquiries for comment have been sent to representatives for both Holmes and Cruise by the Daily Mail, though no response has been received yet.

According to insiders, Holmes, now 47, believes that Suri, at 20, is mature enough to make her own life choices and stands behind her wholeheartedly in whatever path she chooses.

It was further claimed that Holmes played no role in steering her daughter’s decision, asserting that it was entirely Suri’s initiative.

Katie Holmes 'wasn't surprised' by daughter Suri's decision to drop father Tom Cruise's last name, which was 'a decision that evolved over time,' a source claimed to Page Six on Wednesday; Holmes and Suri are pictured in NYC in August 2025

Katie Holmes ‘wasn’t surprised’ by daughter Suri’s decision to drop father Tom Cruise’s last name, which was ‘a decision that evolved over time,’ a source claimed to Page Six on Wednesday; Holmes and Suri are pictured in NYC in August 2025

Cruise has reportedly been completely estranged from his daughter for years following his 2012 divorce from Holmes and her decision to cut ties with Scientology; pictured July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Cruise has reportedly been completely estranged from his daughter for years following his 2012 divorce from Holmes and her decision to cut ties with Scientology; pictured July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

The source said Holmes was proud of how independent her daughter had become after raising her to always ‘think for herself and become her own person.’

‘She’s an adult now, and Katie has always believed those kinds of personal decisions are hers to make,’ they continued. 

The insider added that Holmes’s ultimate goal is for Suri to ‘be happy and live life on her own terms.’

The publication reported earlier this week that Holmes’s daughter had changed her name from Suri Cruise to Suri Noelle, taking her mother’s middle name as her surname.

Suri registered to vote in Pennsylvania – where she attends Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh – in October 2024, using the name Suri Noelle, according to the voter registration records obtained by The Daily Mail. 

Pennsylvania residents are required to register to vote using their legal name. 

Suri registered in Allegheny County, though she did not file a name change request there, suggesting she may have done it in New York before she left for college, according to Page Six.

Cruise, 64, has reportedly been completely estranged from his daughter for years following his 2012 divorce from Holmes and her decision to cut ties with Scientology. 

The insider reportedly said that Holmes, 47, thinks 20-year-old Suri is 'old enough to make her own decisions, and she fully supports whatever she feels is right for her'; Holmes and Suri pictured in 2025

The insider reportedly said that Holmes, 47, thinks 20-year-old Suri is ‘old enough to make her own decisions, and she fully supports whatever she feels is right for her’; Holmes and Suri pictured in 2025

The source said Holmes was proud of how independent her daughter had become after raising her to always 'think for herself and become her own person,' and they added that the Dawson's Creek star hadn't pushed Suri toward the decision to drop Cruise's name; Cruise seen in April

The source said Holmes was proud of how independent her daughter had become after raising her to always ‘think for herself and become her own person,’ and they added that the Dawson’s Creek star hadn’t pushed Suri toward the decision to drop Cruise’s name; Cruise seen in April

Suri is following in the footsteps of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children, four of whom have also filed to drop their famous father’s last name amid an ongoing estrangement. 

Before moving to Pennsylvania, Suri lived with her mother – who’s currently romancing artist Jason Bard Yarmosky, 39 – in New York, where name change records are typically sealed to protect privacy.

While the exact date of her legal name change remains unclear, Suri has been using the moniker Noelle publicly for several years. 

She previously used the name for her high school graduation in June 2024.

Suri also opted not to use her dad’s last name on the casting sheet of her senior year high school play The Addams Family: A New Musical, according to a report from Yahoo. 

Holmes married Cruise in 2006 before filing for divorce in 2012.

Since then, she has had custody of Suri, who has reportedly not had a relationship with her father since 2013.

Suri has spent years living in the shadow of frenzied speculation over her infamously fractured relationship with her famous father.

The college student changed her name from Suri Cruise to Suri Noelle, taking her mother's middle name as her surname; Pictured in 2025

The college student changed her name from Suri Cruise to Suri Noelle, taking her mother’s middle name as her surname; Pictured in 2025

Suri registered to vote in Pennsylvania, where she attends college, in October 2024, using the name Suri Noelle, according to the voter registration records obtained by The Daily Mail; Seen with Holmes in 2024

Suri registered to vote in Pennsylvania, where she attends college, in October 2024, using the name Suri Noelle, according to the voter registration records obtained by The Daily Mail; Seen with Holmes in 2024

Suri registered in Allegheny County, though she did not file a name change request there, suggesting she may have done it in New York before she left for college

Suri registered in Allegheny County, though she did not file a name change request there, suggesting she may have done it in New York before she left for college 

In 2024, she celebrated her milestone 18th birthday without her dad, who has all but been exiled from his youngest child’s life for many years – a bitter rift that stems in large part from Holmes’s and Suri’s decision to cut ties with his controversial Scientology faith. 

The wedge that was initially driven between father and child at the time of his 2012 divorce has since become a rock-solid wall – one that Suri has no plans to ever break down, The Daily Mail previously revealed in 2024.

At the time, a source noted that she is crystal clear on one thing: ‘Tom does not exist to her.’

‘Suri will not have any contact with her father, despite being 18, and even if he called, she would not answer,’ one source said.

‘He does not exist to Katie or Suri, and his daughter does not want to rely on him for anything. She feels that she has one parent and that is her mother.’ 

Holmes became an empty nester after Suri began her freshman year at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon in August 2024.

‘I’m proud of my daughter. Of course, I will miss the close proximity, but I’m really proud of her and I’m happy,’ Holmes told Town & Country in 2024.

‘I remember being this age, this time of beginnings. It’s exciting to learn about yourself, and I loved that time, so it makes me happy to think about it like that,’ the mother-of-one added.

Holmes married Cruise in 2006 before filing for divorce in 2012. Since then she has had custody of Suri, who has reportedly not had a relationship with her father since 2013; He is seen with Suri in 2010

Holmes married Cruise in 2006 before filing for divorce in 2012. Since then she has had custody of Suri, who has reportedly not had a relationship with her father since 2013; He is seen with Suri in 2010

The Mission Impossible star was given visitation rights, but the last photo of Cruise out and about with Suri was a trip to Disneyland in 2012; Holmes, Cruise and Suri seen in 2006

The Mission Impossible star was given visitation rights, but the last photo of Cruise out and about with Suri was a trip to Disneyland in 2012; Holmes, Cruise and Suri seen in 2006

Suri is following in the footsteps of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children, four of whom have also filed to drop their famous father's last name amid an ongoing estrangement; Jolie pictured with her six children in 2019

Suri is following in the footsteps of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children, four of whom have also filed to drop their famous father’s last name amid an ongoing estrangement; Jolie pictured with her six children in 2019

An insider previously told the Daily Mail about Suri’s early days at college: ‘She is a smart girl, and she is turning into a very intelligent mature young woman. She has a very close group of loyal friends, and she knows exactly where she comes from.’ 

It is a sad ending to what began as a seemingly-fairytale romance between her parents, one that left Cruise literally jumping for joy when he bounced up and down on Oprah’s couch in 2005 while proclaiming his love for Holmes.

Months later, the pair were wed in an elegant and suitably glitzy ceremony that was soon splashed across the cover of Hello! magazine, giving the world an inside look at Hollywood’s newest golden couple.

But that glitz soon began to tarnish, and just five and a half years after their wedding, Holmes had filed for divorce, a move that Cruise has since admitted he was ‘deeply saddened’ by.

Suri was just six years old when her parents’ marriage fell apart. Questions over whether she would continue to follow her father’s faith were quickly answered: Holmes was awarded sole custody of their daughter and made it glaringly apparent that she had no plans to allow Suri to be caught up in the world of Scientology.

The Mission: Impossible star was given visitation rights, but the last photo of Cruise out and about with Suri was a trip to Disneyland in 2012. 

Despite being estranged from her father, Suri is following in the acting footsteps of her famous parents by taking on a role in an iconic William Shakespeare play.

The student, who is majoring in musical theater, will appear in Midsummer!, a contemporary adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, per Page Six.

Suri will perform in the 90-minute production alongside other classmates at the Trust Arts Education Center’s Peirce Studio in Pittsburgh, which accommodates a maximum capacity of 175 people.

The show will play two nights, July 31 and August 1. Following these exclusive previews, the production will head overseas for a UK run at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe from August 7 through August 31.

Aside from Suri, Cruise has two adult children, Isabella and Connor, whom he adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman. 

Stevie Nicks’ Surprise: The True Inspiration Behind This Emotional ’80s Hit Uncovered

When we find ourselves singing along to Stevie Nicks’ iconic song “Edge of Seventeen,” it’s tempting to interpret it as an anthem of heartache. Contextually, the track, which graced her debut solo album “Bella Donna” in 1981, arrived not long after her romantic splits with both Fleetwood Mac fellow member Lindsey Buckingham and the Eagles’ Don Henley. Nevertheless, “Edge of Seventeen” delves deeper, capturing the essence of both personal grief and collective loss. Written in the wake of John Lennon’s tragic assassination in December 1980 and the passing of her cherished uncle, the song reflects Nicks’ response to these monumental losses.

During this emotional period, Nicks was living with partner Jimmy Iovine, who shared a close friendship with the late Beatles legend. “A terrible sadness set in over the house, there was simply nothing I could say,” Nicks recounted in In Her Own Words. Feeling unable to stay, she returned to Phoenix to be with her family, visiting her Uncle Jonathan stricken with colon cancer. She was holding his hand when she realized he had quietly passed. “I did run out into the hallway, but no one was there… and the white winged dove took flight,” she revealed, portraying her raw emotional experience at that moment.

The creation of her well-known lyrics followed these events. “The white-winged dove is the spirit going, and the nightbird at the end is the one that is taking,” Nicks articulated in Far Out magazine. Crafting the song was Nicks’ way of confronting these devastating events. “I felt a great loss at how both Johns were taken,” she admitted to Rolling Stone in 1981, as captured by In Her Own Words. Songwriting had always been Nicks’ escape from pain, a creative refuge she had turned to since her teenage years.

Stevie Nicks’ songwriting career began because of heartbreak

Though “Edge of Seventeen” diverts from the realm of breakups and heartache, Nicks’ songwriting repertoire certainly covers those themes as well. Her dive into songwriting was prompted by the heartache of a teenage breakup. After turning 16, the grief from her first boyfriend leaving her collided with receiving a guitar as a birthday gift. “It was a relationship at 15-and-a-half, where I was absolutely crazy about this guy. And he broke up with me,” Nicks shared with ABC News in 2001.

Reflecting on that youthful heartbreak, Nicks now views it with gratitude. “Thank God he broke up with me, because if he hadn’t… I wouldn’t have been spurred on to write that song… I don’t know what would have happened if it hadn’t have been for that,” she expressed. Initially, she hadn’t intended to pursue songwriting, but finishing that first song revealed her true calling. “When that song was done, I knew that I was going to be a songwriter. And I think my mom and dad knew it too,” Nicks added, cementing the moment as a pivotal point in her life and career.

From then on, writing defined her life. Nicks even chose to remained childless to fulfill that purpose. “I want to enhance this planet. I came here for a reason. I didn’t come here to be a mother. I didn’t come here to be a nun. And I did not come here to be a cleaning lady. I came here to be a poet,” she said on Jim Ladd’s “Innerview” radio program in 1983 (via In Her Own Words). Thankfully for all fans, teenage heartache paved the way.