A teenager in Mississippi is accused of breaking into an elderly couple’s home and fatally attacking them, leading to a tense standoff with law enforcement, according to investigators.

The suspect, 17-year-old Cordarius Hobbs, is alleged to have unlawfully entered the residence of Billy Blair, 74, and his wife Virginia Carol Blair, 71, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, on June 3. Both were reportedly killed during the incident, as reported by WLBT.

Authorities from the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 12:24 p.m. on June 3, after relatives were unable to contact the couple. Upon arrival, deputies reportedly encountered gunfire directed at them from within the home.

Bailey Martin, a spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety, noted that the deputies stumbled upon an active burglary. She further explained that both law enforcement officials and civilians in the vicinity found themselves under heavy gunfire.

Billy Blair and Virginia Blair were killed on June 3. (Family Handout)

While Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the 17-year-old suspect told law enforcement that he’d surrender at the front door, he instead ran out through the back of the house, causing a chase. He said one deputy was shot.

Hobbs was eventually arrested after being shot by a Mississippi state trooper and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cordarius Hobbs faces murder charges in addition to several more felonies. (Rankin County Jail)

He was charged with two counts of capital murder, one count of burglary, four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and two counts of aggravated assault over 65 years old.

In a statement on Facebook, the couple’s family said, “We are crushed in spirit, bruised, and brokenhearted, but we are not alone.”

Cordarius Hobbs allegedly killed both Billy Blair and Virginia Blair. (Rankin County Jail)

Jason Busby, who was friends with the couple, remembered them as being extremely selfless when speaking with WLBT.

“The man would’ve given you the shirt off his back, his wife is the same, and they’re just great people. It’s just a tragedy,” Busby said. “Everybody around here is still in shock. They were just good people.”

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In an unexpected encounter, Jerry Seinfeld found himself the target of a live streamer attempting to provoke a response outside Madison Square Garden. The incident occurred following the New York Knicks’ spectacular comeback victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

As Seinfeld exited the arena, he was approached by a streamer known as FinesseFave, who urged him to proclaim “Free Palestine” into the microphone. The 72-year-old comedian responded with a chuckle before delivering a blunt retort: “It doesn’t exist.”

Unfazed, Seinfeld continued on his way, while the streamer was visibly thrilled at capturing what he deemed an “insane clip.”

Once uploaded, the clip rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, sparking a mix of reactions. Opinions varied widely, with some applauding Seinfeld’s response while others criticized it.

The clip did end up going viral on all social media platforms as commenters were divided about how Seinfeld handled the situation. 

Some users blasted the star for his response as one said: ‘JERRY SEINFELD following the Knicks game says that PALESTINE “DOESN’T EXIST”. DISGUSTING.’

Jerry Seinfeld was ambushed by a live streamer who baited him in trying to get him to say ‘Free Palestine’ after a massive comeback New York Knicks win in game 4 of the NBA Finals

Others were supportive of the longtime comedian.

‘Jerry Seinfeld is the GOAT [goat emoji],’ one user wrote while another said: ‘Jerry Seinfeld keeps getting ambushed. And keeps batting 1000. Undefeated. [goat emoji]’ 

The ‘Free Palestine’ movement is a decentralized global campaign advocating for Palestinian self-determination, human rights, and an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. 

At its core, the movement seeks to end systemic discrimination and secure dignity, statehood, and justice for Palestinians

Seinfeld has been very vocally dismissive of the ‘Free Palestine’ movement for years as back in September he said he holds the Ku Klux Klan in higher regard than those supporters of the movement.

At the time he was at a Chabad event to honor people being held hostage in Gaza at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, according to the college’s student newspaper, The Duke Chronicle.

Seinfeld broached the uncomfortable topic as he introduced Omer Shem Tov, a one-time Israeli hostage. He said of Free Palestine supporters, ‘Just say you don’t like Jews.’

The Brooklyn, New York native explained his point of view at the event, according to the student paper.

The 72-year-old comedian pulled no punches as he dismissed the Kick streamer named FinesseFave outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night before brutally replying: ‘It doesn’t exist’

The clip did end up going viral on all social media platforms as commenters were divided about how Seinfeld handled the situation as some users blasted the star for his response

Others were supportive of the longtime comedian

‘By saying Free Palestine, you’re not admitting what you really think,’ Seinfeld said. ‘So it’s actually – compared to the Ku Klux Klan, I’m actually thinking the Klan is actually a little better here because they can come right out and say, ‘We don’t like Blacks, we don’t like Jews’ – OK, that’s honest.’

Months before that, Seinfeld bluntly told an Anti-Israeli activist ‘I don’t care about Palestine’ during an awkward exchange after what initially appeared to be an innocent selfie request.

The comedy legend gave the cutting response after the activist attempted to elicit a political statement from him during the unexpected encounter filmed in February 2025.

Social media personality Subway DJ approached the comedian at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, where Saturday Night Live was hosting a 50th-anniversary celebration at the time. 

Seinfeld was more than willing to oblige when Subway DJ asked, ‘Jerry, can I get a selfie?’

‘Sure!’, Seinfeld said as he leaned in to pose for what he believed was going to be a typical fan photo. 

But instead of capturing a still image, the activist was secretly recording a video. 

As the camera rolled, the activist flashed a peace sign and abruptly declared, ‘Free Palestine.’

Seinfeld has been vocally dismissive of the ‘Free Palestine’ movement for years as back in September he said he holds the Ku Klux Klan in higher regard than those supporters of the movement (seen with wife Jessica Seinfeld in New York back in February 2025)

Seinfeld’s expression said it all, shifting from surprise to discomfort as he quietly processed the political bait. 

When asked to repeat the phrase he shook his head delivering a blunt response, ‘I don’t care about Palestine,’ before walking away, shutting down the encounter.

Seinfeld’s remark was not particularly surprising. The comedian has been an outspoken supporter of Israel, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.  

He made a solidarity visit to Israel at the end of 2023. He also met with families of hostages taken by Hamas and has said he will always stand with Israel and the Jewish people.

Shortly after the conflict escalated, Seinfeld took to Instagram to voice his unwavering support for the Jewish state.

‘I lived and worked on a Kibbutz in Israel when I was 16, and I have loved our Jewish homeland ever since. My heart is breaking from these attacks and atrocities. But we are also a very strong people in our hearts and minds. 

‘We believe in justice, freedom, and equality. We survive and flourish no matter what. I will always stand with Israel and the Jewish people.’

Recently, a flurry of viral posts on social media has been circulating, suggesting that using GLP-1 weight-loss medications can enhance your chances of conceiving.

However, the notion of an “Ozempic baby boom” is more fiction than fact.

Although there is some association between GLP-1 medications—such as semaglutide (found in Ozempic and Wegovy) or tirzepatide (in Zepbound and Mounjaro)—and pregnancy, they should not be seen as a miraculous solution for fertility.

“GLP-1s are not fertility medications,” explained Dr. Joshua Stewart, a reproductive endocrinologist at Weill Cornell Medicine. “They don’t induce ovulation like medications such as Clomid, which is designed to stimulate ovulation.”

Nevertheless, Dr. Stewart acknowledges that “GLP-1s can influence other metabolic factors that might indirectly enhance ovulation.”

In other words, if you have polycystic ovary syndrome, which is one cause of ovulation issues and infertility, or otherwise improve your blood sugar control, lower your insulin levels and lose weight while you’re on a GLP-1, this may, in turn, help regulate ovulation.

Taking a GLP-1 should be considered a preliminary step in preparing your body for pregnancy.

“If a patient isn’t ovulating, and part of the reason is that they have insulin resistance, whether from diabetes, prediabetes or obesity, we may suggest that they go on a GLP-1 for a certain period of time and try to improve their insulin resistance,” Stewart said. “They may start to ovulate on their own or this may help improve their response to fertility medications.”

There are many factors that can contribute to fertility issues, said Dr. Tendai Chiware, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and director of third party reproduction at Brooklyn’s Genesis Fertility, part of the Pinnacle Fertility network.

“These headlines give the impression that ‘if I use Ozempic I’ll get pregnant,’ but you may need IUI or IVF, you might need to have a fibroid removed or we may need to treat your endometriosis,” she said. “There are multiple factors that contribute to fertility issues.”

One critical factor is that you shouldn’t take these powerhouse weight-loss drugs while you’re actively trying to conceive or are already pregnant.

“We don’t have safety studies about these medications yet” in pregnancy, said Dr. Judi Chervenak, MD, an attending physician at Montefiore Einstein and an associate professor of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “This is something I discuss with my patients routinely when they come in with questions about them.”

Stewart recommends patients stop taking GLP-1s for at least two to three months before trying to conceive, and before beginning infertility treatments.

“Some of the mechanisms by which GLP-1s work and affect our bodies may affect how a fetus develops,” he said.

Experts suggest slowly weaning yourself off a GLP-1, especially since some formulas have extended-release properties, which means they can remain in your body for longer than you may think — and that timeline may vary depending on your body’s response and your metabolism.

And, if you’ve already lost a considerable amount of weight on a GLP-1, you may need some time before you begin infertility treatments.

“If you’ve experienced a dramatic weight loss, you might not be at the point where you should be considering a pregnancy,” said Chiware. “That sort of weight loss can prompt changes in your metabolism and hormones.”

In the end, Stewart says that while GLP-1s have been an incredible advancement in the treatment of diabetes and obesity, as a fertility aide they should be considered a long-term strategy used well before infertility treatments begin.

Additionally, if you’re looking to avoid getting pregnant, these drugs may affect how well your birth control works.

“Oral birth control pills may not be absorbed as quickly, reducing their effectiveness to prevent pregnancy,” said Chiware. “This is more pronounced when the dose of the GLP-1 is being adjusted or produces side effects like vomiting. Alternatives to oral contraception — condoms, intrauterine devices and implants, patches and vaginal rings — are recommended.”

Either way, “the idea of an Ozempic baby boom is an unfair characterization,” said Stewart. “Instead, I’d prefer that patients see these medications as something you would try for two to three months before beginning infertility treatments to see if it helps restore ovulation. It’s not a quick fix.”

Authorities in Boston are delving into the case of an armed heist at a children’s lemonade stand, run by two siblings.

The Boston Police Department was called to South Boston around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, they spoke with the kids and their father. According to the children, two individuals had circled their lemonade stand multiple times before stopping to inquire if they accepted Apple Pay, as detailed in the police report shared with News Media.

Before the children could respond, one of the individuals snatched a container holding $50 in cash. The second suspect revealed a black firearm tucked in his waistband before both fled the scene, according to police reports.

Boston authorities are investigating the robbery of a lemonade stand operated by young siblings. (Boston Police Department)