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Live with Kelly and Mark is set to feature a special guest co-host as Kelly Ripa takes a brief hiatus. The show’s dynamic continues to captivate audiences with its engaging guest line-up.
Fans received an update on Monday, July 27, from Mark Consuelos regarding Ripa’s recovery following her gum graft surgery. During her absence, Consuelos has been teaming up with intriguing personalities such as Kevin Jonas and Mila Kunis. Today, acclaimed actress Pamela Adlon steps into the co-host chair to join Consuelos.
Adlon, known for her standout role in King of the Hill, recently sat down with Ripa and Consuelos last Wednesday, July 22, discussing the latest season of the show’s revival on Hulu. She now returns to engage with guests K. Michelle and John David Washington, bringing her signature wit to the conversation.
According to DECIDER, this season of Live will continue to entertain audiences until August 28. With the team scheduled for their annual summer vacation shortly after, viewers will nevertheless continue to enjoy fresh episodes throughout August. Entertainment Weekly reveals that next week’s episodes will feature additional guest co-hosts joining Consuelos as the show approaches its summer pause.
Adlon’s co-hosting appearance on Live follows her recent Emmy nomination for the reprised role of Bobby Hill in King of the Hill. During a visit to DECIDER’s studio earlier this month, Adlon expressed her excitement and disbelief about the Emmy recognition, remarking that she is still “pinching” herself.
Photo: Brian Zak/NY Post
“It’s an amazing feeling to be nominated for something, I think even more than winning,” she shared. “Being recognized by your peers, it just feels really good, and to have been doing this show, essentially—I mean Mike [Judge] and Greg [Daniels] created Bobby, but creating Bobby throughout the years, it’s been my favorite, like the joy of my professional life. I went through all three of my pregnancies during the show while I was being a 12-year-old boy, and then 15 years later, we’re doing the show again. It’s very much a pinch-me moment.”
Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays. Check out their website for your local listings.
A courageous 16-year-old lifeguard, who garnered widespread attention for saving a 10-year-old from tumultuous waters, has broken his silence regarding the dramatic rescue, sharing his experience in a statement released Wednesday.
Ryder Williams, the teenage hero at the center of this gripping story, recounted the life-saving event that took place at Santa Cruz Beach last Saturday. His quick actions have since captivated audiences across the nation. His employer, California State Parks, released his detailed account of the incident.
“While positioned 15 yards downcoast from Tower 2 for a safety watch, I noticed a child struggling about 20 yards away. He lost his balance in shallow water,” the statement begins, setting the scene for the unfolding drama.
On July 25, 2026, 16-year-old Ryder Williams repeatedly vanished beneath the immense waves, yet persisted in his efforts to save a child caught in the dangerous surf at Santa Cruz, California.(Scott Vander Dussen/Instagram @Santacruznow)
“Without hesitation, I radioed the situation, tossed my radio and sunglasses at my tower’s base, and sprinted toward the child. I secured my fins, grabbed my buoy, and plunged into the water. The situation was intense; I couldn’t secure the child with the tube initially due to the turbulent seas. He was unresponsive, and the waves crashed relentlessly. It wasn’t until two to three more waves passed that fellow lifeguard Aaron Bohnen joined me in the water. Onlookers attempted to assist, but I urged them firmly to return to shore for their safety,” Williams elaborated in his gripping narrative.
“Once Bohnen and I got the kid to shore I was instructed to get the med bag from Bohnen’s unit and we assessed the child. Shortly after, I got back into my tower where I returned to provide lifeguard services for the rest of my shift,” he continued.
“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to return the child to his family safely. This is my job and I love what I do. I’m thankful to my fellow lifeguards who perform rescues just like this every day,” Williams’ statement concluded.
Witnesses say the dramatic rescue lasted far longer than the viral video shows, with the teen lifeguard refusing to release the child despite punishing surf.(Scott Vander Dussen/Instagram @Santacruznow)
Williams’ heroics earned him national attention, praise and even an invitation to the White House.
“We’re going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!” the White House wrote in an X post attributed to President Donald Trump.
Williams’ rescue was one of 34 rescues in the Santa Cruz district over the weekend, California State Parks said in a statement obtained by FOX 2 KTVU.
“All California State Park lifeguard towers were staffed, there were 6 units on, a two-person rescue water craft team, three permanent lifeguard units, and a lifeguard supervisor working in Pajaro Coast,” California State Parks also said of the weekend.
Witnesses say the dramatic rescue lasted far longer than the viral video shows, with Ryder Williams refusing to release the child despite punishing surf.(Scott Vander Dussen/Instagram @Santacruznow)
The 10-year-old boy Williams rescued was identified by KTVU as being named Nathaniel. His father, Sumit Rai, praised Williams’ efforts in an interview with KTVU.
“It was a remarkable effort to bring him back to shore. I mean Ryder fought the sea,” he told the outlet.
“It’s really hard to fight that, and my son was unconscious. He weighs about 100 pounds, and he was limp, so that’s basically dead weight that he had to carry and hold onto to pull back to shore,” he continued.
“It’s so easy to let go, and he knew that if he lets go then he’s gonna basically just float away, and he’s gone. That’s the end of it, and he would have died,” Rai concluded.
News Media contacted California State Parks for comment and additional information.
UEFA, the organization representing the 55 European soccer associations, is reportedly planning to boycott the World Cup and other competitions under FIFA’s organization. This move is in response to FIFA’s potential $20 billion commercial overhaul inspired by Wall Street, as informed sources disclosed to The Post.
Set to finalize the decision during emergency talks in Switzerland on Thursday, UEFA’s proposal involves European countries withdrawing from all FIFA-governed tournaments. These talks are scheduled to commence at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
European soccer leaders are reportedly angry with FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s push toward commercializing world soccer. Confident of their position, they anticipate rallying support from over 50 nations against Infantino’s agenda, insiders have revealed.
One insider noted that the opposition might be unanimous, despite the initial backing of the privatization concept from the Czech soccer association’s leader.
Should UEFA proceed with the boycott on Thursday, it could trigger an unprecedented crisis for FIFA, marking a potential turning point in the organization’s 122-year history.
A boycott means the 2030 World Cup goes on without global powerhouses like England, France, Spain, and Germany — nations that have won every World Cup but one since 2006.
Without the continent’s biggest stars and deepest television markets, the World Cup is effectively crippled, meaning Infantino’s multibillion-dollar pitch to Wall Street could be dead on arrival.
The boycott would includes the men’s and women’s World Cups, youth championships, and the expanded Club World Cup, a global playoff between the top franchises from each continent.
However, European teams would continue playing in regional tournaments completely controlled by UEFA, such as the money-spinning Champions League and the European Championship.
Infantino’s controversial scheme aims to bundle the World Cup’s massive broadcasting, ticketing, and sponsorship rights into a new private subsidiary dubbed FIFA Forward Enterprise.
“He’s struggling to keep it together,” said one source close to UEFA of Infantino. “The one thing that’s unifying about him is that everyone hates him. But he’s so deluded is that he doesn’t think that’s true.”
The move marks a stunning escalation in the sport’s global civil war amid anger over a multibillion-dollar deal set to line the pockets of a private equity group close to President Trump’s in-laws, the Kushner family.
Infantino’s private equity plan, in which US banking giant JPMorgan is reportedly playing an advisory role, still needs approval from FIFA’s 211 member nations, including the United States.
If passed, Thrive Eternal — an American venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner, brother of Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner — is expected to lead the investor group and snap up a 20% stake for just over $4.2 billion.
The Post has sought comment from UEFA, FIFA, Thrive Capital and JPMorgan.
Infantino has struck up a close relationship with the current commander-in-chief, even awarding him the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize after he failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
The boycott threat follows weeks of intense scrutiny over the relationship between the two men.
Earlier this month, Trump admitted he directly called Infantino to demand FIFA review a red card issued to American striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup, a move that successfully overturned the player’s mandatory suspension.
To sweeten the deal, Infantino is dangling a massive payday. The former lawyer is promising to hike development payouts for smaller federations from $8 million to a whopping $20 million through 2030, branding the cash grab as the “democratization” of soccer.
But the backlash has spilled from the sports pages into the halls of government across Europe, with politicians furious over the blatant corporatization of a cultural institution.
“Let me say this very directly. Football does not belong to investors,” left-wing British Prime Minister Andy Burnham thundered on social media Wednesday. “The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone’s to sell.”
EU Sports Commissioner Glen Micallef took a thinly veiled shot at American corporate sports culture, telling reporters: “This isn’t baseball. The FIFA World Cup remains the greatest sporting tournament on the planet. The relentless commercialization of football has become corrosive.”
Because FIFA operates as a massive business in Europe, it must obey the European Union’s strict anti-monopoly laws. Recent EU court rulings made it clear that sports organizations cannot use their power to act like illegal monopolies and break free-market rules.
Even the typically reserved English Football Association threw its weight behind the boycott, slamming FIFA’s “lack of process and governance.” Hans-Joachim Watzke, vice-president of Germany’s soccer association and the former CEO of German giants Borussia Dortmund, echoed the continent’s fury, calling the private equity play an “outright attack on football.”
Infantino has already caused consternation among some European supporters by defending “dynamic pricing” that left fans shut out of stadiums due to skyrocketing ticket costs.
And this is not the first time European nations have poured scorn on his bid to bring private money into the game.
In 2018, Infantino floated a massive $25 billion deal with a consortium including Japan’s SoftBank to launch a revamped Club World Cup and a new global Nations League, but the proposal was swiftly abandoned due to intense pushback from UEFA.
The next men’s FIFA World Cup, scheduled for 2030, will be primarily hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. To mark the centenary of the tournament, the opening three matches will be played in South America, hosted by Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. The most recent World Cup took place in 2026, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada
Despite their status as one of Hollywood’s power couples, singer Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky maintain a surprisingly low-profile existence. The dynamic duo, both 35, first connected romantically back in 2020. Since then, they have only grown closer, welcoming two children into their lives: 17-month-old RZA Athelston Mayes and three-month-old Riot Rose. However, their journey hasn’t been without its bumps. Rocky recently had to address firearm charges in a Los Angeles courtroom, and the couple has been plagued by unpleasant allegations of infidelity. So, what does their off-stage life really look like? In this exclusive, we dive into the home life of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, away from the flash of celebrity and music stardom.
The couple resides in a lavish $14 million mansion nestled in Beverly Hills. Prior to this, as reported by Hello! Magazine, Rihanna owned the neighboring property before selling it in July this year. Announcing her pregnancy with their first child in January 2022, Rihanna delighted fans worldwide as she proudly displayed her baby bump. Their first son, RZA Athelston Mayes, was named in homage to the iconic Wu-Tang Clan leader and founder, RZA, and joined the family that May.
Rihanna made headlines once again with the reveal of her second pregnancy in February during the Super Bowl halftime show. Clad in a striking red ensemble on a floating stage, she surprised audiences as she confidently unveiled her growing belly. Riot Rose was born in August, adding another bundle of joy to their growing family.
Reflecting on her newfound role as a mother, Rihanna described the experience as nothing short of legendary in an interview with British Vogue last February. ‘We’re best friends with a baby. We have to be on the same page, but we’ve always kind of had that in our relationship. Everything changes when you have a baby but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer,’ she shared. Recently, Rihanna has offered glimpses into their everyday life, painting a picture of a grounded family dynamic.
Just this Monday, the family was spotted enjoying a stroll through a Beverly Hills park, with Rihanna casually attired in jeans. Observant fans have noticed a substantial ring adorning her wedding finger in the past, sparking engagement speculation, although no official confirmation has been made.
At the Cannes Film Festival in May, Rocky once again added fuel to the fire when he referred to Rihanna as his ‘beautiful wife.’ Similar rings have been spotted on Rihanna’s finger – of differing shapes and sizes – ever since she and the rapper got together.
Rocky has appeared in a Los Angeles court to face gun charges and faces up to eight years in jail if convicted on two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm. He is pleading not guilty to the accusations, which stem from an incident in 2021. He allegedly shot fellow A$AP mob member Terell Ephron in the hand after threatening to ‘kill him.’ Mayers, the father of Rihanna’s two children, was seized in April last year as he returned to LAX airport after stepping off a private plane in Barbados, where he had been on vacation with his then-pregnant girlfriend.
During Rihanna’s first pregnancy A$AP was caught in a rumored cheating storm – although he has always denied the allegations. A British mother-of-three claimed that rapper had been ‘bombarding her with flirty messages’ and just weeks earlier he was forced to deny he had cheated on the singer with shoe designer Amina Muaddi (pictured). Jilly O’Donnell even claimed he had offered to pay £1,700 ($2k) to ‘fly her out to Ukraine’ to meet him. And Amina herself took to Instagram to fiercely deny the claims. She wrote: ‘I’ve always believed that an unfounded lie spread on social media doesn’t deserve any response or clarification, especially one that is so vile. I initially assumed that this fake gossip – fabricated with such malicious intent – would not be taken seriously.’
Rihanna dated the likes of Chris Brown , Drake and businessman Hassan Jameel in the past before finding love with A$AP Rocky in 2020. The two had been acquainted ever since the early 2010s, when they began performing and touring with each other. They first sparked rumors all the way back in 2012 when he grabbed her bottom during a heated performance at the MTV Awards. However, they both went on to date other people. Rihanna and Mayers remained friends for much of the decade before People confirmed that they were officially dating in November 2020.
The pair embarked on a romantic vacation to the singer’s native Barbados in December and the rapper spent Christmas with his girlfriend’s family. Mayers first spoke about their relationship in May 2021 in a GQ interview, where he called the Barbados born singer ‘the love of his life.’ The Fashion Killa hitmaker said: ‘She amounts to probably like, a million of the other ones…. I think when you know, you know. She’s the One.’ Read the full story:
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From clandestine files to alleged influence peddling and questionable donations, the initial phase of the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has spotlighted the intricate web of factionalism and lobbying within the state’s Liberal Party.
This week, Sydney witnessed the commencement of hearings that delve into the purported actions of a religious conservative faction within the NSW Liberal Party from 2019 to 2023. These proceedings aim to unravel the political intricacies and undisclosed alliances that have long been whispered in the corridors of power.
The sessions have already paraded a notable cast of characters—from the notorious property developer Jean Nassif to Dominic Perrottet’s brother, drawing connections between political influence and personal interests.
Even Angus Taylor, the federal Opposition leader, has found himself caught in the hearings’ expansive net. While his name surfaced in allegedly incriminating messages concerning unreported donations, Taylor staunchly denies these claims and remains outside the scope of the current investigation.
ICAC’s probe into political dealings is not unprecedented. In 2023, the watchdog concluded that former Liberal premier Gladys Berejiklian had engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” in her dealings with ex-MP Daryl Maguire, marking a significant chapter in the state’s ongoing battle against political corruption.
So what have we learned so far?
What is Operation Rosny?
Operation Rosny is investigating a series of allegations that could constitute offences under the Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW) and potential corrupt conduct involving a right-wing faction of the NSW Liberal Party.
The investigations centre on allegations of branch-stacking — whether undisclosed and prohibited political donations were used to recruit and advance certain members of the Liberal Party.
There are three key allegations that will be explored — one of which is whether the prohibited donor Jean Nassif made undisclosed donations to damage the career of former NSW minister for transport and veterans, David Elliot.
Nassif may be a name familiar to many Sydneysiders. His defunct company, Toplace, is responsible for more than 20 apartment blocks with major structural defects, including Canterbury’s Vicinity apartments and Skyview in Castle Hill.
Toplace went into liquidation in 2023, and it’s understood Nassif now lives in Lebanon.
It’s alleged his donations were facilitated by a faction of the NSW Liberal Party called the “Reformers”.
Who are the ‘Reformers’?
The ‘Reformers’ are a secret faction of young, conservative Christians who, it’s alleged, sought to increase their numbers in the Liberal Party via undisclosed donations and corrupt conduct.
Messages tendered in evidence showed they wanted to promote conservative stances on issues such as abortion and euthanasia.
Key members include Dallas McInerney, who was CEO of Catholic Schools NSW until he was suspended in early July ahead of the investigation’s launch. The brothers of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, Charles and Jean-Claude Perrottet, have also been named.
Jean-Claude allegedly fled to Fiji when called to appear as a witness during a 2023 parliamentary inquiry examining similar claims to those before the corruption watchdog.
This time, texts between him and Jeremy Greenwood, a lobbyist for Catholic Schools NSW and fellow Reformer, were read out.
So far, we’ve heard from key Reformer Dylan Whitelaw, a former Liberal staffer who the inquiry heard allegedly prepared a dossier of damaging information against Elliott.
Who is caught up in the ‘s—t sheet’?
One of the most explosive allegations of the hearings so far involves a Word document dossier, titled “David Elliott s—t sheet.docx”, accusing Elliott of having an affair.
Elliott, a former minister of the Perrottet government who retired from politics in 2023, was a factional rival of the Reformers in the Liberal Party.
Elliott rejected the accusations made by the “religious right of the Liberal Party”, saying in a statement to Nine newspapers: “As most of Sydney knows, I’m a devoted husband of 30 years to a beautiful woman who doesn’t deserve to be treated like this by the party she has sacrificed so much for.”
Under questioning on Wednesday, Whitelaw said he couldn’t recall preparing the document but accepted evidence showing his involvement, and the involvement of Greenwood.
The inquiry pursued questions of Whitelaw’s awareness as to whether Greenwood was seeking to “damage Mr Elliott’s political career” to “further certain interests that Mr Nassif [property developer Jean Nassif] had”.
“I was aware they were attempting to damage Mr Elliott’s political career, but not because that’s what Mr Nassif wanted,” Whitelaw told the inquiry.
Why was Angus Taylor mentioned?
The federal Opposition leader is not under investigation by ICAC.
However, on Wednesday, Taylor’s name came up in questioning about a series of messages alleging Taylor was solicited by the Reformers for donations in his time as a cabinet minister under then-prime minister Scott Morrison.
A message from McInerney allegedly said in March 2021 that he would “shake down Angus for 10K”.
The inquiry then discussed an in-person meeting during which, according to messages between key Reformers, Taylor allegedly agreed to an initial payment of $15,000 followed by a monthly injection of $3,000.
When asked about the messages by the press on Wednesday, Taylor said: “I’m not going to give a running commentary on all of this. I’m not a party to the proceedings. No payment was made.”
What happens next?
With an estimated seven weeks of public hearings still to go, we can expect to hear a lot more from this investigation.
One claim raised by counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer in her opening statement — yet to be investigated — alleges Reformers received donations from Nassif for the purpose of removing the inaugural NSW Building Commissioner, an independent office established in 2019 to improve safety and compliance of new property developments.
Another key allegation yet to be investigated involves conduct by councillors from Strathfield Council, a small local government area in Sydney’s Inner West, that could constitute blackmail.
A New York City attorney finds himself at risk of losing millions after a romantic encounter in Central Park led to the withdrawal of a lucrative job offer. This incident involves a married lawyer caught sharing a kiss with a subordinate.
The attorney in question, 45-year-old Nathaniel D Cullerton, was one of six partners at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz preparing to transition to the competing firm Gibson Dunn.
However, Cullerton’s potential new employment was reportedly canceled after he was spotted getting affectionate with 29-year-old colleague Kelsey Borenzweig, leading to reported recordings of their park rendezvous.
According to legal insiders who spoke with the New York Post, Cullerton earns an approximate salary of $4 million as a junior partner at Wachtell.
In contrast, senior partners at the prestigious firm are compensated about $12 million annually.
While the exact details of the proposed compensation package from Gibson is confidential, the insiders allege Wachtell would have counter offered with ‘even more’ money to avoid him being poached. He’d likely have earned tens of millions of dollars over the next few decades in his career, had it not been derailed by scandal.
Cullerton was suspended as Wachtell carries out an investigation into a now-viral video of him and Borenzweig, the Financial Times reported Tuesday.
The loved up pair were caught together in the shadows of Billionaires’ Row by a TikTok comedian named Jay Guapo, who shared the clip with his 3.5 million followers last week. It is unclear when the video was filmed.
Nathaniel D Cullerton, 45, was filmed smooching Kelsey Borenzweig, 29, by a TikTok comedian. The loved-up couple were quickly identified, and the clip, filmed in Central Park, spread like wildfire across social media, setting elite New York law circles ablaze with gossip
Cullerton, pictured last week, was among six partners at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz who were expected to soon jump ship to rival Gibson Dunn. But his employment offer was reportedly rescinded after the video went viral
Dressed in a blue cap and sunglasses on Saturday morning, Borenzweig was spotted stepping out for coffee with her parents in Manhattan
It is unclear whether Borenzweig, an associate at the firm, is also under investigation over the video.
As of Wednesday morning, both Cullerton’s 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 and Borenzweig walking into the Oakland Federal Courthouse in May. They worked together to defeat a civil lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against Sam Altman
Borenzweig works alongside Cullerton in the litigation department of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Cullerton’s wife Moira Penza is a former federal prosecutor who now works in private practice
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.
Billings, Montana — As David Cifaldi and his two friends ventured across Montana’s foreboding Froze-to-Death Plateau, nearing the state’s tallest summit, their journey abruptly spiraled into a dangerous ordeal. Unexpectedly, Cifaldi slipped, causing his trekking pole to pierce his body.
The 44-inch pole, with its steel tip, went through the flesh beneath Cifaldi’s left arm. Fortunately, it missed vital organs, only to protrude through his back. After a quick discussion with his companions and considering the prohibitive cost of a helicopter rescue, Cifaldi resolved to save himself.
Recalling the initial reaction of his friends, Cifaldi said, “I thought, ‘We’ve got to get off this mountain.’ But they were hesitant. I assured them, ‘It’s likely outside my chest wall. Just a mere flesh wound.'”
This photo provided by David Cifaldi shows Cifaldi after he impaled himself on a trekking pole while attempting to climb Montana’s highest summit, Granite Peak, on July 20, 2026.
David Cifaldi via AP
The 32-year-old nurse, specializing in wound care at a Billings hospital, conducted a self-examination. He remained alert and experienced minimal pain or bleeding. The pole was stable. Utilizing a Garmin inReach, a satellite communication device, the group reached out to local authorities to inform them of their self-rescue plan.
Meticulously, they began their descent from the plateau, charting a path across unmarked terrain. They navigated boulders and snowy fields, eventually bushwhacking their way toward a recognizable trail.
After more than six hours in which they traveled about 10 miles and descended roughly 5,000 feet, the group reached a trailhead where one of them, Cifaldi’s friend Jesse Ross, had parked a vehicle.
“The only reason it was possible at all was his confidence,” Ross recalled. “Who are we to say anything? He’s the medical person. Our job is just to support at that point.”
Cifaldi had long wanted to climb Granite Peak. At 12,800 feet, Montana’s tallest mountain is prone to unpredictable weather including dangerous lightning storms and bitter cold. Hundreds of people annually try to reach the rocky summit; many come up short. In 2019, authorities said a 65-year-old Minnesota man who was an experienced climber fell about 150 feet to his death after reaching nearly the top of Granite Peak with his son.
As Cifaldi and his companions started hiking out, the pole awkwardly sticking out of his side, Stillwater County Search and Rescue team commander Ty Williams monitored the group’s progress via a dispatcher who took calls from the group.
The first call came in at 9:44 a.m. on July 20, right after Cifaldi impaled himself. At 1:30 p.m. the trio said they were getting closer to the trailhead and to let the nearest hospital know they were coming, Williams said.
“There was no danger to anybody else. He didn’t want our help and so we’re not going to essentially violate his rights or go against his wishes by forcing our help on him,” Williams said.
By about 3:30 p.m., the hikers were in Ross’ vehicle, headed to the nearest clinic, Cifaldi said.
When they arrived, they were told Cifaldi needed more advanced treatment, in Billings. So they got back in Ross’ truck and kept driving to the hospital where he works, St. Vincent Regional Hospital.
Doctors removed the pole, bandaged him up and Cifaldi was back at work this week.
“I think 99 times out of a hundred I would make the same decision,” Cifaldi said as he sat in Ross’ front yard in Billings. “Search and rescue coming to help you is free. The flight’s not. That was a factor in me deciding to self-rescue. But the fact that I had two experienced great friends with me and we had the ability to contact search and rescue if something went wrong made that a lot more of an easy decision.”
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In the early hours yesterday, a disturbance led to the arrest of 23-year-old Anaria Da’jeonia Goss. She stands accused of hurling a large butcher knife at the rear window of a vehicle, causing it to shatter.
At approximately 5:08 a.m., a Gainesville Police Department officer arrived at Candlelight Estates Mobile Home Park. The victim reported that Goss, his intermittent girlfriend, confronted him while he was driving around. According to him, Goss initiated an argument and subsequently threw the butcher knife at his car, causing the rear window to break; she is also accused of kicking one of the vehicle’s doors.
The attending officer remarked that the knife could have inflicted serious injury if it had struck the victim.
Authorities then approached Goss at her residence. She acknowledged having been in a relationship with the victim, though they were no longer together. Following the reading of her Miranda rights, Goss reportedly claimed to have no recollection of damaging the vehicle.
A witness reportedly corroborated the victim’s story and said Goss chased the victim’s car down the road from her home, holding a knife in her hand. He said he tried to get her to calm down, but when the victim pulled into a parking lot to see what was going on, Goss ran toward him, and as he tried to drive away, she chased his vehicle down the road and threw the knife at the victim’s vehicle, shattering the rear window.
Goss has been charged with throwing a deadly missile at a vehicle. She has a juvenile history between 2017 and 2019 and six adult misdemeanor convictions (non-violent); she is currently on probation for stalking. Judge Meshon Rawls set bail at $15,000 and ordered a mental health evaluation.
Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
