In a devastating turn of events, a Michigan mother, who was a mother to six children, returned home from what was described as the trip of a lifetime, only to face a heartbreaking tragedy. Her husband, recently unemployed, allegedly killed their entire family before taking his own life, according to authorities. Disturbingly, newly released 911 dispatch recordings reveal the fiery aftermath of this tragic incident.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office reported that all eight family members, including six children and two adults, were discovered deceased in a Grand Haven Township residence last Friday as emergency crews responded to a house fire. Each of the victims had suffered gunshot wounds, leading the investigation to be classified as a suspicious death case.

On Monday, officials publicly identified the adults as 47-year-old Kristopher Karolkiewicz and 39-year-old Amanda Karolkiewicz. While the identities of the children were withheld, authorities confirmed that the victims were four boys aged 15, 12, 11, and 5, alongside two girls, both aged 11. Notably, two of the children in the family were adopted.

The investigation pointed to Kristopher Karolkiewicz as the suspect in this tragic murder-suicide, as confirmed by the sheriff’s office.

Amanda Karolkiewicz, who went by Mandy, returned to Michigan from her trip of a lifetime to China with her two adopted girls just days before the murder-suicide.

In one image, Mandy and two of the girls pose in traditional Chinese hanfu, their hair styled and faces made up, each holding a decorative fan against a painted floral backdrop.

The mother called it one of the “funniest and coolest” experiences of her life.

Her final TikTok post was made on July 17, with Mandy writing, “We are so ready to be home sweet home!”

Mandy’s TikTok told the story of a family that seemed to have it all. Disney in Shanghai. Cobblestone streets overseas. Lazy afternoons at the pool. A beach photo of her and her husband, arms wrapped around each other. And the kids, all six, turning up again and again in the everyday moments most parents live for.

However, a Reddit account belonging to Mandy shows their marriage wasn’t as picture-perfect as it appeared.

In a 2024 post, Mandy wrote that there was infidelity in the marriage.

“He was divorced and older than me … fast forward ten years and five kids, he was cheating with the intern again — the same age I was when I was the intern,” she allegedly wrote.

“After about a year of self-loathing I remember crying and looking at myself in the mirror and realizing how f—– up it was that I was the one who was living so miserably because of what he did,” she allegedly wrote.

Mandy made frequent posts in the “AsOneAfterInfidelity” Reddit, writing she couldn’t stomach the idea of leaving him.

“We have six kids, so the idea of leaving is insanely terrifying,” Mandy allegedly wrote. “He’s always had major red flags that I ignored due to my own trauma and anxious attachment.”

The couple had been married 17 years when they were found dead, along with their children, in their Grand Haven home.

Kristopher Karolkiewicz worked at the American Heart Association until July 2026, when his employment ended, according to a spokesperson for the organization.

“The American Heart Association is aware that one of its former staff members was among those who perished under tragic circumstances last week in a western Michigan home. Kristopher Karolkiewicz was an employee of the American Heart Association from September of 2023 until earlier this month, July 2026, when his employment ended,” the spokesman said. “During his time with our organization, he served as a national vice president of sales and marketing, supporting the division of the Heart Association responsible for CPR and first aid training and products.”

“As an organization with professional staff who are dedicated to helping others, we are devastated by the news out of Michigan, and our thoughts are with the loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragedy,” he continued.

Authorities said Karolkiewicz started the fire in numerous places throughout the house after carrying out the murders.

“The cause and origin of the residential fire remains under investigation by Michigan State Police arson investigators. However, preliminary indications are that the fire was intentionally set in numerous places throughout the interior of the residence. The family pets also perished due to the fire/smoke,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release.

The Grand Haven Fire Department initially responded to reports of people being able to smell smoke in that area between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Friday, but firefighters couldn’t locate a fire.

Dispatch audio obtained by News Media indicated that the house was “full of smoke” that could be seen coming out the windows.

Just before 11:45 a.m., officials returned to the 14900 block of Riverside Trail after receiving reports of white smoke coming from a home there.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office said there are no additional suspects.

Keke Palmer remains charmed by Sean Evans, even as news emerges that the “Hot Ones” host is exploring the world of dating apps.

During a Tuesday night interview, Jimmy Fallon brought up Palmer’s connection with the 40-year-old, keen to explore the dynamic between them.

“Everyone is buzzing about your dynamic with Sean Evans on ‘Hot Ones,'” Fallon remarked on “The Tonight Show.” “It’s clear there’s a spark. People adore seeing you two interact.”

Palmer responded with warmth, saying, “I love Sean. He truly is wonderful.”

Fallon, 51, noted the widespread fan enthusiasm suggesting they should date, to which Palmer found humor, recalling the undeniable connection they shared since their first “Hot Ones” interview in 2017.

“You do interviews and, as a performer, you’re being present, but you don’t always get that energy back,” the former Disney Channel star. “But I think he felt the same.”

Describing their back-and-forth as a seamless “bing boom,” Palmer poked fun at everyone on social media asking, “Don’t you see?”

She shared a similar sentiment on the “Today” show Monday morning.

“Our chemistry is genuine,” the “True Jackson, VP” alum said. “I couldn’t force that if I tried. We always felt that chemistry.

“It’s life,” she continued. “Essentially, we met at work. We had chemistry. Work husband, work wife. You just have that chemistry with people. Then, we hang out.

Palmer added, “I was gagged that everybody was ready to marry me off. Guys, let it cook! They married your girl off in two seconds!”

The Emmy winner confirmed in June that she and Evans are “hanging out,” on the heels of the duo being spotted on a Brooklyn dinner date last month.

However, a source told The Sun over the weekend that Evans appears to be active on Raya, a celebrity dating app.

The outlet noted that his profile claimed he was “visiting Los Angeles.”

Reps for Palmer and Evans have yet to respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.

Evans has previously been linked to pageant queen Natasha Alexis Martinez and adult film star Melissa Stratton.

Palmer, for her part, shares 3-year-old son Leodis with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson.

(The Hill) — Recent findings reveal a decrease in boardroom diversity within S&P 500 companies, dipping to its lowest point in over ten years.

Global advisory firm Spencer Stuart’s latest analysis indicates that the representation of diverse groups in corporate boardrooms has been waning since it reached a peak of 72 percent in 2021. Additionally, the influx of new directors to these boards has dropped to levels not seen since 2006.

Currently, directors from diverse backgrounds occupy 49.3% of board seats, slightly lower than the 49.6% record set in 2024, as reported by Spencer Stuart.

George Anderson from Spencer Stuart shared with Reuters that boards are adjusting to evolving legal, regulatory, and political landscapes.

A significant 2023 Supreme Court ruling, which deemed race consideration in college admissions unlawful, coupled with the Trump administration’s sustained criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has prompted many companies to withdraw from such programs. This sentiment was echoed in a March White House fact sheet, labeling DEI efforts as “racially discriminatory” and adding “real costs on the American people.”

President Donald Trump’s executive order on DEI initiatives called them “illegal” and stated they “not only violate the text and spirit of our longstanding Federal civil-rights laws, they also undermine our national unity” and “American values.”

Companies – including Meta, Google and some Wall Street banks – abandoned DEI initiatives in the wake of Trump administration attacks.

Other companies have taken a different approach, such as Costco, which rejected demands from the National Center for Public Policy Research to report the risks of maintaining its DEI policies.

“We believe that these efforts enhance our capacity to attract and retain employees who will help our business succeed,” the company said in a statement about the proposal, urging shareholders to vote against it.

The Spencer Stuart analysis was conducted on data collected between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026. The data included draws on the latest proxy statements from 488 companies.

A high-profile lawyer based in New York City has found himself under scrutiny after being caught in a compromising position. The attorney has been put on suspension from his firm following a publicized incident where he was seen kissing a subordinate on a park bench in Central Park, according to recent reports.

Nathaniel D Cullerton, a partner at the prestigious law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, has been placed on leave. This comes as part of an internal investigation concerning a video that has now gained widespread attention. The clip features him with his colleague Kelsey Borenzweig and was highlighted by the Financial Times.

At 45, the married Cullerton and the 29-year-old Borenzweig became the center of attention when a TikTok comedian, Jay Guapo, recorded and shared the footage with his 3.5 million followers. The incident reportedly took place in the shadow of New York’s famed Billionaires’ Row, although the exact timing of the recording remains undisclosed.

Cullerton was reportedly preparing to leave his current position along with five other partners from Wachtell to join the rival law firm Gibson Dunn. However, these career plans suffered a setback in the aftermath of the video being circulated online.

Following the social media storm, sources familiar with the issue revealed to the newspaper that Cullerton’s potential move to Gibson Dunn has been halted.

It is unclear whether Borenzweig, an associate at the firm, is also under investigation over the video.

As of Wednesday morning, both Cullerton and Borenzweig’s attorney profiles were still active on Wachtell’s website.

The passionate kiss took place on the western edge of Central Park, about 30 blocks south of the co-op Cullerton is listed as living in with wife Moira Penza, 42, along an ultra-exclusive stretch of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. 

Guapo could be seen scolding the pair and hissing: ‘Get a room. There’s kids watching.’

Borenzweig and Cullerton tried to shoo him away and cover his camera on realizing that their tryst was being filmed. He walked towards Guapo and forcefully demanded: ‘Put the phone down,’ but to no avail.

The loved-up couple were quickly identified by commenters when Guapo uploaded the clip to his TikTok. It spread like wildfire across social media and set elite New York City law circles ablaze with gossip. 

It is unclear when Cullerton and Borenzweig’s romance started or whether it had been disclosed to human resources, but the pair worked closely together to win the Altman case against Elon Musk. 

Musk claimed Altman had broken a founding agreement to keep OpenAI a nonprofit. 

A photo taken during the trial in May 2026 showed Cullerton smiling as he walked into the federal court building in Oakland, California, with Borenzweig just a few steps behind him. 

Cullerton’s wife, Penza, is a partner at another top law firm, Wilkinson Stekloff. 

They married in February 2016. Before moving into private practice, Penza worked as a federal prosecutor and led the case against NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere. 

She appeared on an episode of the HBO series The Vow, which investigated the secretive cult.

Cullerton’s meteoric rise to success saw him obtain his JD from Georgetown University in 2013, before clerking at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 

Borenzweig’s legal pedigree is just as impressive. 

She received her JD from New York University School of Law in 2022 and also spent time clerking before joining Wachtell. 

She grew up in Malibu, California, in a sizable $2.7 million midcentury home moments from the Pacific Ocean.

The Daily Mail has approached Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for comment. 

David Berkowitz, dubbed the “Son of Sam” and infamous for his terrifying .44-caliber killings in New York, infamously toyed with the public through letters addressed to celebrated columnist Jimmy Breslin. Despite being incarcerated for nearly five decades, Berkowitz recently revealed his waning trust in the media, echoing sentiments from the onset of his infamous murder spree 50 years ago.

The terrifying saga began with Berkowitz’s first victim, 18-year-old Donna Lauria, who met a tragic end on July 29, 1976. Lauria was fatally shot as she exited an Oldsmobile in the Bronx, marking the start of a series of chilling crimes.

Although there was an effort to secure an interview for this story, Berkowitz declined through an intermediary. The request was made by Keith Rovere, host of the “Lighter Side of True Crime” podcast.

“I don’t trust the media,” he wrote to Rovere in a letter shared with News Media. “They will twist and distort whatever I say. Even recently they twisted my words concerning some changes in New York’s parole law which, in this instant, had nothing to do with me.”

New York lawmakers are mulling over bills that would create an elder parole system and abolish life without parole.

“They riled up a victim with a false information and a distortion, thus creating the victim needless grief and pain, and more,” he wrote. “This was not the first time. If the media wishes to know what I’ve been doing with my life, all they have to do is visit the website which has probably over a thousand pages of my prison writings and various videos, interviews and more, which viewers could easily access. Ariseandshine.org.”

In May, Berkowitz skipped a parole hearing and wrote in a letter to the New York Post that he wasn’t trying to get out.

“The only place I’m looking forward to going, is to heaven to be with the Lord,” the outlet quoted him as writing.

The Post asked “Son of Sam” survivor Robert Violante, 68, for a reaction:

“I sincerely doubt he is going to heaven,” he said. “He is lucky he is not already in hell.”

Violente survived a gunshot wound to the head on July 31, 1977. His date, 20-year-old Stacy Moskowitz, did not. She was Berkowitz’s final victim.

That was a year and two days after the first murder — Lauria’s.

Her friend and the car’s owner, 19-year-old Jody Valenti, was wounded but survived.

New York City saw a cool night, with lows in the 60s, after clouds and rain rolled in to break up scorching temperatures from the day before, according to Almanac.com. The Mets lost in extra innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-1. The Yankees had a day off after toppling the Boston Red Sox, 6-4.

The shooting would become known as the first of what police initially called the .44-caliber killings. They terrified New Yorkers for a year. Young couples shied away from sitting in parked cars. Young women cut and dyed their hair, believing that the killer was targeting people with long, dark locks.

Valenti provided a crucial description of her attacker — a White male in his 30s with curly dark hair.

Still, it took months before police pieced together a pattern now known as the “Son of Sam” murders, when ballistic evidence linked the same gun to the July shooting and four more.

At that point, it was March 8, 1977, and Berkowitz had killed three and injured four.

In the lead-up to the one-year mark, he sent a note to the former New York columnist Jimmy Breslin, whom he had been taunting with letters signed, “Son of Sam.”

“Tell me, Jim, what will you have for July Twenty-Ninth?” he wrote to Breslin, according to one of his 1977 Daily News columns. “You can forget about me if you like because I don’t care for publicity. However, you must not forget Donna Lauria and you cannot let the people forget her, either. She was a very sweet girl but Sam’s a thirsty lad and he won’t let me stop killing until he gets his fill of blood.”

He went on to warn that while he’d been quiet, he hadn’t been inactive.

“I am still here,” he wrote. “Like a spirit roaming in the night. Thirsty, hungry, seldom stopping to rest; anxious to please Sam. I love my work.”

Berkowitz’s letters showed the killer was following news coverage of the case, mocked police and cemented the “Son of Sam” moniker in place of the .44-caliber killer.

“I believe Berkowitz was focused on revenge, jealousy and attention, along with the feeling of power,” said John Kelly, a criminal profiler and the president of STALK Inc. “He felt he was unlovable and acted out his rage on couples who could share a romantic emotional moment. Something he felt he could never have.”

Though the night of July 29 came and went without a new victim, another shooting two days later proved key to Berkowitz’s arrest. Investigators, looking for suspicious vehicles in the area, found a parking ticket issued nearby. That led police to his door in Yonkers. He was arrested on Aug. 10, 1977.

By then, the shootings had killed six and injured seven.

When searching his house, detectives found evidence that he had been closely following other crimes as well.

According to an FBI publication from July 1980, Berkowitz kept notes on hundreds of fires near New York City in the years before his arrest. Police found handwritten notes about 1,411 incidents, with details including the weather, street name and firefighters’ response.

“He’s one of the few serial killers that I know that I believe has completely changed his ways,” said Rovere, a former prison pastor and the host of the “Lighter Side of True Crime” podcast who has been trading letters with Berkowitz for years.

Serving a life prison sentence, Berkowitz now claims to be a born-again Christian and calls himself the “Son of Hope.” His letters are now signed “Bro[ther] David” or, occasionally, with his full name. Most are typed, no longer handwritten.

He spends some of his time producing illustrated religious pamphlets and posts content on his website and working on his prison ministry.

Ali Najmi has filed a lawsuit against the city following a Central Park carriage accident—a case that presents a significant conflict of interest given his role as head of the judicial-nominations board under Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Undoubtedly, the family of Romanch Mahajan, who tragically died after falling from a runaway carriage in Central Park, is entitled to legal representation.

However, Najmi’s position as their attorney creates a clear incompatibility with any city role, particularly one that involves the selection of future judges.

In fact, this is just the tip of the iceberg; other conflicts should have precluded Najmi from his current position from the start.

It’s not merely that he operates a private practice focused on criminal defense, civil rights, and election law. He’s also “of counsel” at Liakas Law, a firm currently under federal scrutiny for allegedly running a fraudulent operation that preys on immigrants and other vulnerable groups through sham lawsuits and inflated medical billing.

There’s a policy issue, too: The ambulance-chasing Najmi benefits from Scaffold Law cases — which drive insurance premiums sky-high and ballooning housing construction costs by as much as 10%, undermining the mayor’s affordable-housing agenda.

Najmi had earlier served as Mamdani’s campaign lawyer; we understand why he might trust him — but also wonder if he’s one of the reasons the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary has not a single Jewish member.

Given how very many New York lawyers are Jews — including plenty of radicals who’d enthusiastically support the mayor’s agenda — it’s impossible not to think this was intentional discrimination.

City Hall says it did consider retired Appellate Division Justice John Leventhal for the committee, but he “did not pass our vetting process” because he “served on [Ghislaine] Maxwell’s legal team.”

Huh? If Team Mamdani is going to start holding lawyers’ past clients against them, they’d be unable to hire practically any criminal-defense lawyer.

Heck, Najmi runs that committee and is a top Mamdani political adviser, despite plenty of questionable clients.

We’re no fans of anyone in the mayor’s inner circle, but (setting ideology aside) Najmi has to be most questionable.