Meanwhile, a shocking incident in Florida has made headlines after authorities announced the arrest of a man accused of launching a brutal attack on his sister with a machete as she slept beside her one-year-old daughter.

Ruben Altidore, 36, allegedly carried out this horrifying act in her bedroom in Margate, Florida, a small city located about 40 miles north of Miami. His attempt to kill her failed, but the attack left a lasting impact, according to reports from WPLG.

During the vicious attack, Altidore reportedly screamed, “Oh my God, why aren’t you dead yet?” as detailed in the official arrest report, underscoring the ferocity of the crime.

Following the incident, Altidore was swiftly apprehended and faced multiple charges, including attempted felony murder, aggravated child abuse, and violation of probation, as indicated by jail documents. The community remains in shock as details of this unsettling case continue to unfold.

His sister survived the attack but suffered serious injuries.

She suffered a 10-inch wound that reached the bone on the back of her right thigh, a four-inch laceration to the back of her right hand with the possible amputation of at least four fingers, a near amputation of her left index finger and thumb and a cut to her left palm with a near amputation of her left thumb, according to investigators.

The victim’s 1-year-old daughter was found after the attack lying in the bed covered in blood, though investigators said the child was not injured.

The woman eventually managed to escape and ran to a neighbor for help, WPLG reported, adding that her piercing screams were captured on home surveillance video.

“My [brother] is trying to kill me,” the woman reportedly screamed as investigators arrived at the scene, according to the police report.

A cousin of the victim also told investigators that Altidore attacked his sister with a machete, and a neighbor reported hearing the victim screaming after she ran outside following the attack.

“She ran to the middle of the street and then ran to my front door where she was asking for help,” neighbor Luis Pereria told WPLG. “Apparently she was sleeping when this all happened. I was just baffled by it. How can you do that?”

Investigators found a large amount of blood inside the victim’s bedroom that was tracked into the hallway, to a bathroom door and outside the home.

A machete sheath was discovered in the kitchen, and a machete was found under a bed with what appeared to be “red smudges,” investigators said.

Altidore was taken to the Broward County Main Jail and is being held without bond.

A motive for the attack remains unclear at this time.

DEAR ABBY: Four years back, my cousin “Roy” introduced me to his circle of friends. This lively group would gather monthly at a different couple’s house, indulging in meals followed by a spirited game of dominoes. The atmosphere was always vibrant and filled with laughter, a pleasure I’d seldom experienced since losing my husband years prior. I felt embraced by this newfound camaraderie, even being told I was “part of the family.” Roy even brought me along on cruises with a few members of the group, strengthening our bonds even further.

However, after one of those cruises, things took a peculiar turn. Aside from Roy, who instead turned hostile, everyone else completely cut me off. Despite my efforts, no one told me what I might have said or done to offend them so gravely. I confided in Roy, emphasizing that I’d never intentionally hurt anyone, but he offered no clarification. And today, reaching out to five others from the group yields only silence.

How can apologies be made when I’m clueless about my transgression? With Roy no longer among us, I’m at odds about whether I should reach out once more. Could trying to understand why I was “ghosted” be worth pursuing? — LONELY WITHOUT THEM IN MISSOURI

DEAR LONELY: If your intent is to rekindle these old friendships, it’s likely that chance has slipped away. Yet, for the sake of your peace of mind, it might be worth one last attempt at contacting Roy’s friends for closure. Regardless of their response, it’s crucial for you to expand your social network and move forward. Remaining fixated on this past hurt won’t bring you any benefit now.

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DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my wife and I hired a cleaning company to help around the house once a month. It has been a big help because my wife has arthritis. Even though her arthritis is debilitating at times, she insists on still working at least part time.

When “Helen,” the woman who cleans our home, arrives, we offer her tea or something before she starts to clean. Recently, she asked my wife if she worked, and my wife responded that she works part time as a librarian. Helen’s response was, “Oh, I wish I could work part time.” 

My wife is 64 and worked full time until two years ago. Helen is probably in her 30s. I didn’t appreciate Helen’s demeanor. Her response had a hint of jealousy. My wife and I are quiet people. We dislike strife. How can we politely tell Helen she talks too much? We don’t mind for a little while, but she talks almost the entire time she’s at our home. — UNRECEPTIVE AUDIENCE IN NEW YORK

DEAR U.A.: A way to accomplish that would be to stop offering Helen “tea or something” when she arrives, which should give her less time to socialize. Another would be to make it a habit not to be in the same room with her while she’s working. I’m sure you and your wife can find something else to do while the place is being cleaned. You could even go out for coffee or lunch unless your intuition is telling you she can’t be trusted. If that’s the case, you need another cleaning person.

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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

In a show of unwavering allegiance, FIFA’s senior officials have thrown their “full support” behind Gianni Infantino, ensuring his continuation as president. This decision follows urgent talks in Morocco, where Infantino sought backing amid mounting pressure.

Amidst the ongoing World Cup sell-off controversy, Luis Figo emerged as the latest prominent voice demanding Infantino’s resignation. The scathing critique, shared with Daily Mail Sport, added fuel to the already intense scrutiny surrounding FIFA leadership.

In a fiery 601-word statement, Figo lambasted Infantino’s scrapped proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private entities. He condemned the idea as the “most deceitful” act he’s encountered, branding it a “grubby, underhand plot.”

Figo’s incendiary remarks further intensified the pressure on Infantino, prompting the crisis summit in Rabat as Infantino maneuvered to retain his grip on power.

Despite the turmoil, it seems Infantino’s position remains secure. In a comprehensive statement released late Wednesday night, FIFA acknowledged errors but indicated that apologies have been made to various football associations. A review of the situation is also on the horizon, aiming to address these contentious issues moving forward.

The statement said that, following the meeting, FIFA’s secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, who had criticised Infantino, and other management board members in attendance ‘reaffirmed their full support for the president’. 

For good measure, it added: ‘FIFA will no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process and will take all necessary measures to protect and safeguard its name and reputation. 

‘There are always lessons to be learned, and FIFA will continue to improve its processes in light of this experience. In this instance, however, it is important to stress that, although mistakes were made, everything that was done was done in full compliance with the FIFA regulatory framework.’ 

Figo, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star, who initially backed Infantino in 2015, branded the Swiss a ‘relic who should have no part in football’s future’ and accused him of ‘a litany of abuses’. 

Aside from the World Cup sell-off, he referenced the decision to suspend the ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun after his red card at the World Cup and the half-time show during the final which ‘broke the laws of the game’. 

‘Infantino has debased the office of FIFA president he promised to elevate,’ he wrote. 

‘He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve.’ 

Figo’s comments came after an attack by UEFA, which said it had lost confidence in Infantino, calling his proposal to flog commercial and event operations a ‘shabby, back room, opaque deal’. 

Amid heavy criticism and calls for Infantino to go, Grafstrom sent an all-staff memo describing the situation as ‘sad and reproachable’ and adding ‘individuals, unstable moments and unfortunate episodes come and go.’ 

However, second-in-command Grafstrom was pictured laughing and joking with Infantino at a women’s Africa Cup of Nations game following the meeting, ahead of the release of the statement. 

Should he survive, Infantino would face re-election in March, and would need 106 votes from Fifa’s 211 members to win another term in charge of the global game.

Infantino arrived at the crunch meeting in Morocco earlier on Wednesday amid mounting pressure.

He had summoned senior FIFA officials to the Moroccan city of Sale for crisis talks after plans to sell £3.1billion in World Cup stakes leaked last week

The Swiss football administrator has since scrapped the proposals after widespread opposition – including an internal rebellion at FIFA.

UEFA and CONCACAF – the body for North and Central America and the Caribbean – are both calling for Infantino to step down, with Europe declaring a lack of confidence in the FIFA president.

Pressure grew further after Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein accused him of blackmail, becoming the first Asian nation to rebel against the FIFA president.

Jordan became the 91st member association to move against Infantino, assuming all UEFA and CONCACAF nations follow the stance set by their continental bodies. 106 nations are needed to depose Infantino as president.

A car carrying Infantino was seen arriving at FIFA’s Africa regional office in Sale on Wednesday.

The meeting comes hours after Figo became the latest major name in football to demand his resignation.

In an explosive piece for Daily Mail Sport, which further ramped up the pressure on the under-fire FIFA chief, the Portuguese legend described his now aborted World Cup sell-off as the ‘lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour I have ever witnessed’ and a ‘grubby, underhand plot’.

Across 600 no-holds-barred words Figo, who had initially backed Infantino in 2015, brands the disgraced exec a ‘relic who should have no part in football’s future’ and accuses him of ‘a litany of abuses’, also referencing the now-infamous suspension of the ban behind Folarin Balogun’s red card and the half-time show at the World Cup final which ‘broke the laws of the game’.

‘Infantino has debased the office of FIFA President that he promised to elevate,’ the former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan star writes. ‘He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve.’

Figo, now 53, is viewed by many as a potential successor to Aleksandr Ceferin, head of UEFA which is leading the war against Infantino.

Figo and Jordan’s Prince Ali had both previously stood against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter in the 2015 elections. 

Figo ultimately withdrew from the process, while Prince Ali pulled out after the second round of voting. Blatter announced his resignation four days after re-election amid a vast backlash.

Infantino is facing his own backlash following his World Cup plans, with FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour saying he was ‘deceived’ by the project and others, including chief of global football development Arsene Wenger, have distanced themselves from the hastily dropped plan.

With morale among staff said to be ‘rock bottom’ according to insiders, secretary general Grafstrom sent an internal email to staff citing ‘a sad and reproachable series of events’ and perhaps tellingly pointing out that ‘individuals, unstable moments and unfortunate episodes come and go’.

Figo, a former FIFA presidential candidate, starts: ‘I could write 10,000 words on the problems at FIFA. But the solution needs only three: Infantino must go.’

He adds: ‘I have loved football all my life. I was a professional player for 20 years. And believe me, I have met some rogues in my time in the game. But what I have seen exposed in the last ten days is the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour I have ever witnessed. The man who would do that – the man who would try to force through such major changes just to enrich himself and his friends – is a relic of the game’s past and should have no part in its future.’

The Portuguese, who won 127 caps for his country, then rounds on Infantino for a lack of transparency. ’If it was such a good idea, why not tell your members when you had them all in a room before the World Cup Final?’ he asks.

‘If it was such a robust plan, why not tell your members the risks as well as what you describe as the benefits?

‘If the scheme was a no-brainer, why not be honest about the fact that it was going to give you a $30m a year job at the end of it?’

Figo adds: ‘None of this was done. Because it’s not a good idea. It’s not robust when you fail to be transparent about the crippling returns that private equity always seek.

‘It’s not bold when you fail to explain that once you have sold your share it is gone forever and you have disinherited your successors from ownership of the World Cup.

‘And it’s not honest when you fail to mention that, after you have delivered the head of the World Cup on a platter to your mates in DC, they are going to give you a job worth five times your current salary.’

Figo then highlights FIFA’s staggering level of wealth, asking how many shares the $5billion in its reserves ‘could buy in this grubby, underhand plot’.

‘Infantino has debased the office of FIFA President that he promised to elevate,’ he writes. ‘He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve…he should go. Now.’

According to The Times, allies of Infantino had been trying to persuade ‘FIFA legends’ to publicly support Infantino, but have been unsuccessful.

The FIFA legends are among former international players who have been paid to appear at the governing body’s events.

Variety rolled out the red carpet to honor the brightest stars shaping the future of entertainment during their 2026 Power of Young Hollywood extravaganza, proudly presented by Disney+. The event spotlighted emerging talents who are capturing audiences worldwide.

This year’s prestigious accolades went to luminaries like actors Malachi Barton, who received the Rising Star Award, and Tyriq Withers, honored with the New Leading Man Award. Grammy nominee Tate McRae took home the Triple Threat Award, while Sombr was celebrated as the Songwriter of the Year.

Malachi Barton, known for his standout start on Disney Channel’s “Stuck in the Middle,” has seamlessly transitioned from playful sibling roles to becoming a sought-after leading man. Appearing in Disney hits such as “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” and “Camp Rock 3,” Barton continues to leave his mark on beloved franchises. Fans can also look forward to seeing him in Disney’s “Coven Academy,” a hotly anticipated YA series centered on witchcraft set for release later this year.

But that’s not all for Barton – he is also gearing up to headline the “Worlds Collide Concert Tour.” This exciting event will unite talent from Disney’s famed “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES,” and “Camp Rock” series, promising a sensational concert experience for fans across the nation.

In an exclusive conversation with On The Red Carpet, Barton shared his excitement about receiving the award and reflected on his sky-rocketing career trajectory, describing this time as nothing short of a whirlwind.

“Keep it on the DL, because I’m trying to be nonchalant about it, but like, I’m nervous. Like, are you kidding me? 100%. I’m about to stand up and like, talk, in front of a bunch of people? That’s scary,” he told us. “I usually just talk behind a camera, and then that’s enough, so. I’m excited though. It’s going to be fun. It’s gonna be super chill. I’m like, beyond grateful for it.”

As a rising star, Barton has been endlessly compared to his predecessors, but he’s letting that fuel him.

“It’s such an amazing opportunity to be compared to somebody. I think there’s such a, a negative, like ideal of comparison, but it, like, it can be really cool because like, I take it as a compliment because they’re all so amazing. They’re all so talented. And for me to be able to be the next generation of that is so cool,” he explained. He hopes the generation that follows him will be “looking up to me in the same way, I hope.”

When it comes to those leading men, Barton said the Jonas Brothers have given him some words of wisdom.

“They just told me to like, not take things too seriously, enjoy myself. And it’s such a basic piece of advice. But like in this business, it means more than you know. Like, being able to actually not take things seriously. Just have fun, enjoy yourself, and live in the moment and like, truly cherish every single memory is so, so important.”

You can watch Barton star in “Camp Rock 3,” premiering Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and the next day on Disney+.

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