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In the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli was finally confronted with the controversial video involving her husband, Brian Pontarelli, and his alleged affair partner. To the surprise of few, she opted to dismiss the situation.
The drama unfolded on the episode that aired May 10, when Jo-Ellen Tiberi received a video purportedly showing Brian and his former mistress sharing an intimate moment just days before a polo match attended by the group. With Rulla having distanced herself and Alicia Carmody hesitating to broach the subject during their dinner, it wasn’t until tonight that Rosie DiMare stepped up to inform her about the circulating rumors.
Rulla, predictably, chose to ignore the revelations, admitting in her confessional that she lacked the emotional capacity to handle the news Rosie revealed. When Brian entered the picture, his response was a firm denial coupled with accusations against Tiberi for creating unnecessary drama.
The couple’s journey is set to encounter even more challenges as the season progresses. Back in October, Rulla had Brian arrested for allegedly installing a tracking device in her car, a misdemeanor domestic violence charge in Rhode Island, according to NBC 10 News. Rulla later decided to drop the charges in December 2025.
Given these turbulent events, the question remains: where do the Pontarellis stand in their relationship today? Stay tuned as we delve deeper into their ongoing saga.
Is Rulle Nehme Pontarelli still with her husband?
Yes, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli and Brian Pontarelli are still going strong. Last week, Rulla posted a photo with Brian from a RHORI watch party that a Rhode Island restaurant hosted in her honor.
Moreover, when she appeared on Watch What Happens Live back in April, she shared that they were still working on their marriage. “I don’t think that Brian is a bad person. I think he’s good to the core, but has made some grave mistakes and a bad series of choices,” Rulla told host Andy Cohen at the time. Brian, who was seated in the Bravo Clubhouse’s coveted Oprah chairs, also maintained his innocence when it came to the “ongoing affair” rumors circulating in their friend group last summer. Brian claimed his former mistress was falsely bread-crumbing the group because she was “bitter” that he had joined the show and that he was trying to make his marriage work.
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A young Spider-Man enthusiast with a heart full of love and innocence, five-year-old Jagger Wing, tragically passed away while enjoying a sleepover at a friend’s house. This sudden and heartbreaking incident unfolded on May 30 in Newburgh, Indiana, leaving his family and community in deep sorrow.
The Wing family shared their grief through an obituary, revealing that Jagger was found unresponsive at the home of a family friend’s parents. Despite efforts to save him, he sadly passed away in the hospital shortly thereafter.
The cause of Jagger’s untimely death remains a mystery, as doctors continue to investigate the circumstances. His mother, Alex, 29, mentioned that their family has a history of heart conditions, which might provide some clues, although definitive answers are still sought.
Avid Spider-Man fan Jagger Wing died unexpectedly while at a friend’s house. Gofundme
Reflecting on her son’s last day, Alex recounted how Jagger, who had taken up wrestling since he was four, spent his final hours playing energetically with his friend. “He had played hard outside,” she shared with WCTV, underscoring the normalcy and joy that marked his last moments.
“He had played hard outside,” she told WCTV.
“He was with his friends. He was staying the night at a friend’s house when it happened. My best friend of 17 years and I can’t imagine that feeling and situation. I hate that I wasn’t there.”
Wing, described by family friends as “a beautiful, energetic, loving, caring, and pure soul,” had a passion for Spider-Man and was due to start kindergarten in August.
“He just learned how to ride a bike. He loved to be active. He loved to question everything we were doing,” Alex said.
His dad Damon, 31, revealed his son wanted to replicate the wrestling moves he had seen on TV.
Jagger with his parents Alex and Damon. Damon Wing / Facebook
“He wanted to wrestle,” he said.
“There was no sitting on your butt. He wanted to try for a double leg. He watched every UFC fight with me.
“He just loved the game.”
Despite his love for sports, the energetic five-year-old, who had an older and younger sister, also had a caring side, his family revealed.
“He was definitely a protector of his sisters,” Alex said.
Wing’s siblings have since been tested for any underlying heart issues – but results have come back normal.
A fundraiser, which has raised more than $20,000, has been created to support funeral expenses.
Experiencing shaky knees after 60? Discover five effective chair exercises to strengthen the muscles that support them.
As we age, maintaining knee strength becomes crucial, particularly as the muscles around the joints begin to play a more vital role. The quadriceps help manage bending and standing motions, hamstrings support the back of the knees, glutes stabilize the hips, and calves assist with walking, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance. When these muscle groups are fortified, your knees tend to feel more supported during everyday activities.
While squats are beneficial, they can be challenging if you’re dealing with stiff knees, balance issues, or need to rebuild lower-body strength. Chair exercises provide a more accessible way to engage the same muscle groups. With a chair, you have added stability, can better control your movement depth, and gain confidence as your legs work hard.
I’m a fan of chair-based exercises for knee strengthening because they allow you to focus more deliberately on each movement, rather than rushing through repetitions. This approach enables you to slow down, identify where the effort is concentrated, and build strength without having to constantly test your balance. The following five exercises are designed to target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and core, helping to create stronger, more stable knees.
I like chair-based knee work because it lets people train with more intention instead of guessing their way through reps. You can slow down, feel where the work is happening, and build strength without turning every set into a test of balance. The five exercises below target your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and core to support stronger, steadier knees.
Sit-to-Stands
Sit-to-stands train your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core while practicing one of the most important daily movements after 60. Every rep asks your legs to generate force from a seated position, which carries directly over into getting off the couch, getting out of the car, or rising from the dinner table. Compared with regular squats, chair squats give you a clear target and make the movement easier to control. Press through your feet, stand tall, and lower with purpose instead of dropping back into the seat.
Place your feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart.
Brace your core and lean your torso slightly forward.
Press through your feet to stand tall.
Squeeze your glutes at the top.
Lower back to the chair with control.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: No hands sit-to-stands, slow tempo sit-to-stands, paused sit-to-stands.
Form Tip: Keep your knees tracking over your toes and control the lowering phase.
Seated Leg Extensions
Seated leg extensions train your quadriceps, which play a major role in supporting the knee. The chair keeps your body stable, so you can focus on straightening the leg and squeezing the front of your thigh. Stronger quads help with stairs, walking, and standing up from seated positions because they help control the knee as it bends and straightens. Move slowly and pause at the top so the muscle does the work instead of swinging your lower leg.
Muscles Trained: Quadriceps, hip flexors.
How to Do It:
Sit tall near the front edge of a sturdy chair.
Plant both feet flat on the floor.
Brace your core and keep your chest lifted.
Straighten one leg in front of you.
Squeeze your thigh at the top.
Lower your foot with control and switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps per leg. Rest for 30 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Paused leg extensions, ankle weight leg extensions, alternating leg extensions.
Form Tip: Lift with control and avoid kicking your leg up with momentum.
Seated Heel Raises
Seated heel raises target your calves and ankles, which help your knees handle walking and stairs, and support balance. Your calves help control how your lower leg moves, and stronger ankles can make each step feel steadier. This exercise gives you a simple way to strengthen the lower leg without needing to stand the whole time. Press through the balls of your feet, pause at the top, and lower your heels slowly.
Form Tip: Lift straight up through your big toe, avoiding outward rolling of your ankles.
Chair-Supported Step-Backs
Chair-supported step-backs train your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core while giving your knees a controlled way to practice stepping. The chair adds balance support, so you can focus on keeping your front knee steady and your weight centered. This movement helps build the control you need to navigate stairs, curbs, and step backward with confidence. Keep the range small at first, then increase it as your legs feel stronger.
Stand behind a sturdy chair and place your hands lightly on the backrest.
Shift your weight into one foot.
Step your opposite foot back a short distance.
Bend your front knee slightly while keeping your torso tall.
Press through your front foot to return to standing.
Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps per leg. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Shorter step-backs, assisted reverse lunges, and slower step-backs.
Form Tip: Use the chair for balance, not to pull yourself back up.
Seated Hamstring Slides
Seated hamstring slides train the back of your thighs, which help support and control the knee from behind. Your hamstrings work as you slide one heel away and pull it back, creating a smooth strength-building motion without needing a machine. This exercise pairs well with leg extensions because it trains the other side of the joint. Move slowly and focus on pulling through the back of your leg.
Muscles Trained: Hamstrings, calves, core.
How to Do It:
Sit tall near the front edge of a sturdy chair.
Place one heel on a towel or slider if you’re on a smooth floor.
Brace your core and keep your posture upright.
Slide your heel forward until your leg nearly straightens.
Pull your heel back toward the chair.
Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per leg. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Bodyweight heel slides, longer range slides, and slower hamstring slides.
Form Tip: Pull your heel back with your hamstring instead of dragging from your hip.
How to Rebuild Knee Strength From a Chair
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Chair exercises work well when you treat them like strength training rather than easy filler. The support helps you move with more control, but your legs still need to create tension, own the range, and finish each rep cleanly. Start with the version that feels smooth, then build up with more reps, slower tempo, longer pauses, or light resistance.
Train both sides of the knee: Leg extensions build your quads, while hamstring slides strengthen the back of your thighs. Stronger support on both sides helps your knees feel steadier.
Use the chair to control depth: Sit-to-stands give you a clear target, which helps you build strength without guessing how low to go.
Slow the lowering phase: Controlled lowering teaches your legs to absorb force. That skill matters for stairs, curbs, and sitting down without dropping.
Keep your feet active: Heel raises strengthen your calves and ankles, which help your knees during walking and balance work.
Progress in small steps: Add reps, pause longer, use ankle weights, or reduce how much you rely on the chair. Small upgrades help build confidence without overwhelming your joints.
Stronger knees usually come from better support around the joint. Give your quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes, and hips regular practice, and the everyday movements that used to feel shaky can start feeling more controlled.
Watch the video above: Preparations are underway for the UFC event scheduled at the White House’s South Lawn in late May 2026.
(The Hill) – A legal challenge was initiated on Saturday aiming to halt the upcoming UFC fight, slated for the White House on June 14, coinciding with President Trump’s birthday.
The lawyers representing the plaintiffs describe the planned event as “profoundly corrupt,” alleging that Trump stands to gain financially. They reference reports indicating that the president invested up to $50,000 in TKO, UFC’s parent company, earlier this year.
The lawsuit contends that the event does not serve to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence and, importantly, is not being “planned, organized, and executed” by federal authorities.
ROYAL, Ill. (WCIA) — Over the weekend, baseball teams from Central Illinois gathered for a tournament that transcended the usual focus on winning and losing.
The event, known as the Easton Wilsey Memorial Baseball Tournament, pays tribute to a young boy who tragically lost his life in 2023 in a train accident at just nine years old.
As tax season approaches, it’s crucial to prepare in advance to avoid last-minute stress.
Ignoring tax responsibilities can lead to missing the October 31 deadline, which may result in fines and penalties. So, it’s important to stay proactive.
Be wary of getting tax guidance from unofficial channels.
This year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) cautions against depending on online “tax hacks” or advice from social media “finfluencers.” Additionally, AI tools might provide outdated or incorrect information, potentially leading to errors in your tax filings.
For reliable guidance, ensure you consult with a registered tax agent.
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Luckily, the ATO has been improving its online tax tools, so lodging your tax yourself is not as daunting as it once was.
A growing trend to DIY taxes
More than 6.1 million Australians (around 43 per cent) did their own tax online with MyTax in 2025.
More than 8.1 million (around 57 per cent) still choose to use a tax agent.
But doing your own tax has been a steadily growing trend for more than a decade, as more people realise the ease of using MyTax.
The tax office knows a lot
As a taxpayer, you have the obligation to tell the ATO what you have earned — even if you think you don’t have to pay any tax.
While the ATO know a lot more about you than you might realise, they are not mind readers.
The tax office collects more than 600 million transactions annually from various third parties. Sometimes they share the information with you — such as when they pre-fill sections of your MyTax form — but sometimes they don’t.
While articles like this about tax time often focus on claiming deductions, being transparent about your income is non-negotiable.
Whatever you claim on your tax return, the onus is on you to get it right.
If you have deposits in your bank account, can you explain where those came from? If not, the ATO may deem that those deposits were income. Then it is up to you as the taxpayer to prove otherwise.
Claiming work deductions
When you get to your deductions, there are three “golden rules” to remember:
You have to have spent the money and not been reimbursed (such as if your employer paid for your phone or petrol expenses)
Your spending must be directly related to earning your income
You must have proof (usually a receipt).
If you are claiming working from home, there are two options to reduce your tax bill: the fixed rate or actual cost approaches.
The $0.70 per hour fixed-rate method is much simpler. For most people doing their own tax, it’s the one you’re more likely to use.
But watch out for traps. To claim this deduction, you need to keep records the entire year.
And the fixed-rate method includes common expenses such as phones and stationery, so don’t double dip by claiming those separately.
You cannot claim rent or interest for working from home, unless your home is an actual place of business, such as a doctor’s surgery or hair salon.
Similarly, you cannot claim everyday clothing. To claim a deduction on clothing, it needs to be occupation specific, protective (such as steel-capped boots), a compulsory uniform (likely to be written into your employment contract) or a registered non-compulsory work uniform.
You cannot claim private travel. This includes driving to and from work, or commuting on public transport. There are very limited exceptions.
Don’t just rollover your claims from last year, either. What have you actually spent this year — and have you got the receipts to back it up?
Why you can’t claim a $1,000 ‘instant’ deduction just yet
There’s been a lot of coverage about the $1,000 “instant” tax deduction and the “working Australians tax offset” of $250, announced in last month’s federal budget.
These are not relevant for this tax season. Those are due to start from next financial year and beyond, assuming they’re passed by parliament.
When it’s better to lodge early or later
Taxpayers should lodge when required. Think Goldilocks here: not too soon — and not too late.
If you try to do it too early, ATO data matching may not be complete. Generally, that’s done by around end of July.
You’re better off waiting until all the information is there, otherwise the ATO is likely to amend your return. You can either lodge yourself or use a registered tax agent.
Expecting a tax refund? You’re better off lodging earlier, from late July on. For simple, self-lodged tax returns, you can generally expect to get a refund within about two weeks. So that means you’ll have more money in your bank account sooner.
Expecting a tax bill? That’s when you’re better off lodging just in time: by 31 October if you’re submitting yourself, or making sure you have a tax agent locked in by then.
Where to get help
The ATO provides a variety of guidance and advice to support taxpayers, while tax agents can help you to pay the right amount of tax.
Be careful of unregistered tax agents, particularly those tax “influencers” offering huge refunds. If you’re unsure, check this official register.
Never give out your login details to myGov or myTax. Registered tax agents will never ask for your passwords.
If you’re facing financial, social or personal challenges and need help, free tax clinics can provide targeted assistance.
And if you’re having difficulties meeting your tax obligations, or are unable to lodge on time, contact the tax office or a registered tax agent as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: This is not tax advice, it is for educational purposes only. Taxpayers should seek advice from a registered tax agent or suitably qualified professional.
Elizabeth Morton is a senior lecturer at Curtin University. Morton has previously been contracted to co-facilitate a short-term training contract for tax and crypto facilitated by UNSW for the ATO and is currently a member of the ATO’s Crypto Industry Working Group. This is unrelated to this article. Elizabeth has not received grant funding directly related to the content of this article. Elizabeth is a chartered accountant, a fellow of the Tax Institute and a member of the Institute of Public Accountants.
Lisa Greig is a lecturer in taxation law for accountants at The University of Melbourne. Greig has previously been contracted to co-facilitate a short-term training contract for tax and crypto facilitated by UNSW for the ATO. Lisa has not received grant funding directly related to the content of this article. Lisa is a fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a chartered tax adviser with the Tax Institute and a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants. Lisa volunteers at the Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic.
A National Park Service ranger met a tragic end while on duty in Alaska, as she fell from one of the state’s majestic peaks. Robin Pendery lost her life after a fall into a crevasse on Mount McKinley, according to officials.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while Pendery, who hailed from Washington state, was engaged in a climbing patrol. She fell near the 14,000-foot camp on the mountain, which stands at an imposing 20,000 feet above sea level, around 2 p.m.
At the time of the accident, Pendery was assisting with operations at the camp alongside another ranger. The National Park Service reported that their team responded immediately to the accident scene.
Despite their urgent rescue efforts, the situation ended in tragedy as the ranger was unable to survive the fall.
Despite frantic rescue efforts, the ranger tragically did not survive.
The harrowing fall is being investigated as officials said additional details are not available at this time.
‘We are heartbroken by the loss of a member of our Denali family,’ Superintendent Brooke Merrell said in a statement.
‘Our mountaineering rangers dedicate themselves to serving visitors and helping others in one of the most challenging environments in the world.
‘Today, we mourn the loss of a valued colleague, friend and teammate. Our thoughts are with Robin’s family and loved ones,’ she added.
Robin Pendery of Washington State tragically died after she fell into a crevasse on Mount McKinley. She is seen on vacation in Thailand
Pendery has worked at the Denali National Park and Preserve since 2024, and she was alongside another ranger when she fell
Pendery had served as a seasonal mountaineering ranger at Denali National Park and Preserve since 2024.
The ranger devoted her work to emergency response, ensuring climber safety, and managing high-altitude operations on North America’s highest peak, the agency said.
Tributes flooded social media for Pendery, as people mourned the tragic loss.
‘Robin was my guide for several climbs early in my mountaineering career and she helped shaped who I am in the mountains,’ one person wrote on Instagram.
‘Tough, kind, capable, and always so stoked. Giving me confidence that women not only had a place in this world, but could be leaders. Sending so much love to her community, this is heartbreaking,’ they continued.
Another user wrote a heartfelt tribute about the ranger: ‘I can’t hold back my tears. She was the one who presented me with my Denali Pro Patch last year, and she was one of the Denali Rangers I admired and respected the most.
‘My thoughts and prayers are with her family and the entire Denali Ranger community during this difficult time,’ they added.
In June 2025, a 29-year-old skier died on the same mountain after triggering an avalanche during his descent.
Park officials sent rescuers when the incident unfolded but the Washington State native could not be saved
The ranger dedicated herself to emergency response, protecting climbers, and managing operations at extreme altitudes
Mount McKinley is the highest mountain peak in North America
Nicholas Vizzini, also from Washington state, was with an unnamed climbing partner on Tuesday when they accidentally caused the crisis on Mount McKinley at over 16,000 ft.
The mountain was the subject of an intensive search after the two became trapped under heavy snow.
Rangers responded to the mountain within minutes after Vizzini’s partner was spotted in debris from the avalanche.
They were then able to detect a beacon signal to find Vizzini, who was found buried under the debris.
Despite lifesaving efforts from first responders, he was pronounced dead on Tuesday evening and his body was transferred to the state medical examiner’s office. His partner sustained only minor injuries.
An oceanfront estate in Sagaponack is making waves with its staggering $152.5 million price tag, poised to set a new benchmark for Hamptons real estate. This property, though smaller than some of its sprawling neighbors, is aiming to become the most expensive home sale in the area.
Located at 39 Fairfield Pond Lane, this fully furnished residence sits on one of America’s most exclusive streets. Billionaire hedge fund manager Zach Schreiber, who founded PointState Capital, purchased the property for $24 million back in 2013, according to deed records. He has now put it on the market.
If sold at its current asking price, this property would shatter the existing record for a single parcel sale in the region. The current record is $115 million, set last year by a 10,500-square-foot waterfront home on nearly 9 acres at 408 Further Lane, as per property records.
The listing reveals that the Sagaponack estate is priced at an astonishing $16,053 per square foot, highlighting its premium value.
This eye-watering price follows a complete transformation of the property, which included demolishing the original two-story house to make way for a new, luxurious two-story structure.
At 9,500 square feet on 3.4 acres, the property’s size is similar to an estate on the same street listed for a comparatively paltry $89 million. That property, and its private 9-hole golf course, stands among the Hamptons’ priciest listings and keeps within the range of the overall area’s highest-priced properties.
A sale of 39 Fairfield Pond Lane would pillory that price.
To be sure, other properties in the Hamptons have higher theoretical prices, with the biggest example being Ira Rennert’s waterfront compound, whose estimated value is over $425 million. With a 110,000-square-foot mansion that sits on 65 acres, it’s considered the largest living home in the US.
In fact, if the buyer of 39 Fairfield Pond Lane wants to shout, “Howdy neighbor,” when they move in, it would be to Rennert, whose estate shares the same property line.
The residence is outfitted to carry big bang for its buck. By coming fully furnished, it’s aiming for a big buying point that’s part of the nascent but growing approach in the Hamptons.
The site includes 363 feet of beachfront, a tennis court pros have played on, a heated pool and a great room where you could park a city subway car. If you were so inclined.
The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom spread is designed to be elegant and welcoming.
“This could be a forever home,” said listing agent Terry Cohen of Compass Real Estate.
In fact, that is just what Schreiber planned, but “family life has moved elsewhere,” Cohen added.
Fairfield Pond Lane is one of the Hamptons’ premier streets, with plenty of privacy thanks to having a dead end in front of the ocean. This listing is designed to fit right in. In addition to its 9,500 square feet of interior space, 2,000 square feet of covered porches wind around.
Its 823-square-foot great room features 15-foot ceilings and panoramic views of the grounds and the Atlantic.
In sum, there are seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and two half baths. A recreational area includes a media lounge and, for those who like their recreation a bit more subdued, a Pilates room that comes flanked by a sauna and a spa.
The property has very humble beginnings, starting as a windswept beach house with potato fields behind it. A wood-frame cottage, with no heating and only a woodburning stove, was added in 1945.
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel launched strikes on military sites in western and central Iran early Monday morning, local time. This action followed Iran’s missile barrage on Israel, which breached the fragile ceasefire just hours before.
Despite a direct plea from U.S. President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging restraint, Israel proceeded with the strikes. According to a senior U.S. official, who spoke to the Associated Press under the condition of anonymity, Trump believed he had persuaded Netanyahu to delay any immediate response to Iran’s aggression. Nevertheless, Israel went ahead with the military action.
On Sunday, President Trump publicly advised Iran to de-escalate, stating in a Fox News interview, “What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough. Get back to the table and make a deal.” In anticipation of further hostilities, the U.S. Embassy in Israel instructed its staff and their families to seek shelter, while U.S. Central Command announced on social media that American forces throughout the Middle East remained “vigilant and ready.”
The recent surge in hostilities began with a Hezbollah drone attack targeting the Dovev Barracks in northern Israel. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes on southern Beirut, specifically in the Mreijeh area, striking a residential building. This attack resulted in two fatalities and 20 injuries, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Despite Washington’s request for Israel to refrain from targeting Beirut, Israel proceeded with the airstrikes.
Trump’s public message to Iran on Sunday was to stand down. “What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough,” he said in a Fox News interview. “Get back to the table and make a deal.” The U.S. Embassy in Israel directed employees and their families to shelter in place shortly before the missile launches. U.S. Central Command posted on X that American forces across the Middle East were “vigilant and ready.”
Sunday’s Collapse, a Ceasefire on Life Support
Sunday’s collapse began with a Hezbollah drone attack on Dovev Barracks in northern Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, hitting a residential building in the Mreijeh area that killed two people and wounded 20, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Washington had asked Israel not to strike Beirut. Israel did it anyway.
Iran’s response came in two waves. The IDF reported sirens going off across northern Israel as four missiles were launched in the first wave. Iranian state media then reported a second wave, which Israeli officials confirmed. The IDF said all missiles were intercepted. No injuries were reported.
READ MORE: Iran Fires Missiles at Israel for First Time Since April Ceasefire
Iran’s military said Israel had “crossed all red lines” and warned that “if it expands its attacks in that area, or responds to Iran’s action, it will face more forceful blows, and devastating attacks will be launched” against Israel and its supporters. The IDF, for its part, said it was already preparing for “a variety of defensive and offensive scenarios” before the Iranian launch.
By early Monday, Israel had answered that warning with strikes inside Iran.
Where the Broader Deal Stands
A preliminary memorandum of understanding had reportedly been reached in late May to extend the ceasefire 60 days and open formal permanent peace negotiations, covering the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, enriched uranium limits, and a long-term framework. It still required Trump’s final approval and had not been signed.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Sunday that any agreement with the U.S. must “fully safeguard” Iran’s national interests and that Tehran “does not wait for the green light of any country.” Hezbollah rejected the renewed Lebanon-Israel truce reached on June 4 in U.S.-hosted talks, with its leader saying the group had “given no commitment to anyone.”
Iran had warned before Sunday that an Israeli attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Middle East, even as Pakistan and other mediators were trying to restart talks between Tehran and Washington. Israel struck Beirut. Iran fired on Israel. Israel struck Iran.
Trump had previously said that if Iran kills American troops, that would be “a good reason” to restart the war. No American casualties have been reported. But with Israel now having struck inside Iran over a direct presidential request to stand down, the distance between this moment and an open resumption of the war has narrowed considerably.
Editor’s Note: Thanks to President Trump and his administration’s bold leadership, we are respected on the world stage, and our enemies are being put on notice.
The manhunt for suspects involved in a shooting near a bustling street festival in Ohio continued into Sunday, following a weekend incident that left 12 individuals injured and sent festival-goers fleeing for safety in a historic Toledo neighborhood.
The Toledo Police Department reported on Sunday that all 12 victims, whose ages span from teenagers to individuals in their 60s, are in stable condition. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have yet to name any potential suspects.
The shooting unfolded on Saturday in proximity to the Old West End Festival, a well-loved annual summer event set against the backdrop of streets lined with Victorian homes. Social media videos captured the chaos, showing people running as gunfire erupted and medics attending to the injured amidst a park bustling with event tents and food vendors.
According to Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan, it seems that at least two individuals exchanged gunfire, likely targeting each other.
As the investigation presses forward, Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates assured the public that “justice will be swift and strong.”
“Those who were frightened, traumatized or harmed by this violence will remain at the forefront of our efforts. I’ve felt outrage before, but this is personal,” Bates said in a statement. “This is my home. These are my friends and neighbors. It is not OK.”
In a brief update posted to social media Sunday, Toledo police said investigators were continuing to make progress and were following multiple leads. Authorities have urged festivalgoers to come forward with any photos or videos that might have caught a glimpse of the suspects.
Hundreds of people were at the festival, an annual two-day celebration in Toledo’s historic district featuring live music, food vendors, home tours and shopping. Located in northwest Ohio near the western edge of Lake Erie, Toledo is about 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of Detroit.
“As far as violence, this is over the top, right?” Toledo police Lt. Dan Gerken said Saturday. “Twelve people being shot, that’s the most I’ve been to a scene. I’ve been to a lot of scenes, but this is way over the top.”
The remainder of the festival was canceled Sunday. Organizers said “it would not be compassionate, responsible or possible” to continue through the weekend.
“We are heartbroken about those that were injured at the Old West End Festival,” the festival said in a statement.
The victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, with most of them in their early 20s. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said it was difficult for emergency responders to get the injured to the hospital due to closed roads and traffic leaving the festival, but all were transported within an hour.
Kevin Berry was sitting in the neighborhood arboretum listening to live music with friends when he heard gunshots ring out.
“Everybody hit the deck,” he said.
When Berry looked back up, he saw a gun being tossed to the ground less than 50 feet (15 meters) away from him. Officers who were already on site for the festival responded immediately.
Berry, who has medical training and served in the Navy, walked around looking for anyone who might need help and saw at least five people with gunshot wounds.
George Kral, the city’s safety director, said the Old West End Festival is one of the most iconic festivals in Toledo.
“And it’s a shame that something like this had to ruin it,” Kral said.
The Ohio shooting was one of at least two episodes of mass gun violence in the U.S. over the weekend.
In Kansas City, Missouri, nine adults were injured in a shooting early Saturday, police said. Officers dispatched to the area about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of downtown found a large crowd dispersing. Police said none of the victims had life-threatening injuries and that no suspects were in custody.
