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FBI Arrests Trio for Alleged ISIS Allegiance and Drone Attack Funding Against US Troops

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The FBI has apprehended three individuals in Kansas and California on allegations of conspiring to support the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a recognized foreign terrorist organization.

The arrested individuals are identified as Bisaam Ghafoor, 21, from Leawood, Kansas; Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, from Porterville, California; and Bereen Dzayee, 25, from Lakeside, California. They were taken into custody following a complaint filed in the District of Kansas, which accuses them of conspiring to provide material support to terrorism. Allegedly, they collectively contributed over $2,000 to someone they believed to be affiliated with ISIS, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press statement.

FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the suspects had allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, participated in planning various attacks, and aimed to target U.S. military personnel.

“The FBI stopped them in their tracks,” Patel stated. “This operation’s success underscores our ongoing commitment to thwarting terrorist threats before they materialize, which is crucial for protecting the homeland. We are relentless in our efforts to shield Americans from those who wish to harm us. I extend my gratitude to our teams in Kansas City, San Diego, Sacramento, Newark, and Richmond, along with the Counterterrorism Division, for their exceptional work on this investigation and their unwavering dedication to our mission.”

FBI Director Kash Patel announced charges against 35 individuals tied to a federal narcotics and firearms investigation in West Virginia.

FILE – FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the arrests of three suspects after a multi-state investigation linked to ISIS. (FBI)

Officials said that from February 2025 to about June 2026, the suspects communicated about several plans to support ISIS, including through the provision of personnel, services and money.

Through Discord chats, voice calls and other messaging platforms, they allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and its leader, according to the complaint. They are also accused of exchanging messages in social media groups promoting violence in furtherance of ISIS.

Ghafoor allegedly said it would be “sick” if his name could be written on the drone used in an attack on Americans, while Dzayee allegedly suggested that targets of drones should include U.S. Special Forces, according to the DOJ.

Members of the United States Military standing on the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

FILE – The suspects are accused of targeting U.S. military service members, according to the Department of Justice. (Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

In other exchanges, court documents note Shamsaldeen “expressed a desire” to stab and injure a U.S. service member, and Ghafoor confessed to having always wanted to kill a female soldier by beheading, adding, “I wish I could kill 300,000,000 Americans.” 

Officials said Ghafoor’s name was written on a projectile of a rocket-propelled grenade which terrorists were planning to use in an overseas attack to kill U.S. service members.

KASH PATEL DELIVERS FIERY WARNING AFTER FBI DISRUPTS MASS SHOOTING TERROR PLOT TARGETING MILITARY

Shamsaldeen allegedly provided financial resources for the purpose of purchasing drones to attack and kill U.S. service members deployed overseas, according to the complaint.

The DOJ claimed the suspects, along with others, also communicated their desires to travel outside the U.S. to fight on behalf of ISIS. 

In some of the communications, officials said they expressed a willingness to die on behalf of ISIS.

Masked Islamic State fighter holding ISIS flag in desert

FILE – The suspects are accused of having pledged allegiance to ISIS and its leader, according to DOJ officials. (Pictures from History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

“This administration has put terrorists, cartels, and gangs on notice,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a statement. “Today’s arrest of three individuals who allegedly conspired to provide material support to ISIS makes clear our commitment to taking down terrorist networks — anywhere. Thanks to the vigilance of the FBI, their alleged scheme was dismantled and further acts of violence against U.S. service members were prevented.”

U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser for the District of Kansas added that for years, the DOJ has been encouraging Americans that if they see suspicious activity, they should report it to law enforcement.

“That’s because long gone are the days where terrorist threats and attacks are incidents that only take place far away on foreign soil,” Kriegshauser said. “Unfortunately, we must face the reality of bad actors living within our borders clandestinely conspiring on ways to create fear and havoc. The only way to root out and prevent terrorism plots is through collaboration among all levels of law enforcement and across jurisdictions. Collaboration is which is what facilitated the arrests of these three suspects.”

The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force in the Kansas City, San Diego and Sacramento field offices investigated the cases, with assistance from FBI field offices in Richmond and Newark.

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Stunning Upset: Newcomer Overtakes Former Fox News Host in California Governor Race

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A surprising development has shaken up the race for California’s governorship as a Democratic candidate, unexpectedly overtaking former Fox News host Steve Hilton, secured a spot in the upcoming November election.

Xavier Becerra, aged 68, has advanced to the general election after positioning himself as a seasoned leader ready to steer the nation’s most populous state and follow in the footsteps of Governor Gavin Newsom.

Becerra’s unexpected rise came after he was initially considered an outsider, according to a report by the New York Times. A late surge in voter support led to his top-two finish in this week’s primary election, as confirmed by the Associated Press.

California’s nonpartisan primary system allows all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, to appear on the same ballot. The two candidates with the highest number of votes move on to compete in the November election.

“The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken – loudly and proudly,” Becerra declared in a statement.

‘We will not be bought. We will not be bullied. And we are never backing down. November, here we come.’

Becerra leaned on more than 35 years in public office – including as state attorney general and US health secretary – to argue that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. 

The remaining question is who he will face in five months, as his top rivals – Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer – remain locked in a tight race for second place, with officials still counting millions of ballots. 

Xavier Becerra, 68, advanced to the general election for California's governor on Friday

Xavier Becerra, 68, advanced to the general election for California’s governor on Friday

Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News commentator, is backed by President Trump

Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News commentator, is backed by President Trump 

Becerra leaned on more than 35 years in public office - including as state attorney general and US health secretary - to argue that he was the most qualified candidate

Becerra leaned on more than 35 years in public office – including as state attorney general and US health secretary – to argue that he was the most qualified candidate

Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News commentator, is backed by President Donald Trump. Steyer, a Democrat and billionaire climate activist, has forked out over $215 million of his own money on his campaign.

Becerra’s rise to frontrunner was partly driven by late-deciding Democratic voters, as results earlier in the week had favored Hilton, according to The New York Times.

While the former Fox News host benefited from Republican voters who submitted ballots early, many Democrats said they waited until the final week of voting to cast theirs.

Voters said they waited because they found it difficult to choose among their party’s candidates and wanted to see how the race unfolded, leading to early results favoring Hilton.

‘It was a struggle for me to choose today,’ Maravilla Hernandez-Perez, 25, told the outlet, adding that she voted ‘strategically’ when she cast her ballot in Los Angeles on Thursday night, just before the polls closed.

‘I ended up going with Becerra ultimately because it looked like he had a slightly stronger chance of winning.’

‘I really don’t want California to turn Republican, that is my main concern,’ she added.

Becerra’s progression to the November runoff was officially called on Friday after he passed Hilton in the returns, putting him in position to make history as California’s first Latino governor in over a century.

Becerra's rise to frontrunner was partly driven by late-deciding Democratic voters, as results earlier in the week had favored Hilton

Becerra’s rise to frontrunner was partly driven by late-deciding Democratic voters, as results earlier in the week had favored Hilton

Becerra's second rival is Tom Steyer, a Democrat and billionaire climate activist who has spent $215 million of his own money on his campaign

Becerra’s second rival is Tom Steyer, a Democrat and billionaire climate activist who has spent $215 million of his own money on his campaign

Current Governor Gavin Newsom was barred by term limits from seeking a third term in office

Current Governor Gavin Newsom was barred by term limits from seeking a third term in office

His low-key style and moderate politics helped propel an unlikely victory. He credited his victory in part to California’s demographic transformation, where Latinos now comprise the largest share of the state’s population. 

Born and raised in Sacramento by Mexican immigrant parents, Becerra said his family’s immigrant background mirrored his ‘underdog’ gubernatorial campaign, which initially struggled to gain traction before Friday’s surprise turnaround.

He also emphasized his working-class roots and his experience as a congressman and health secretary under President Joe Biden, saying that, along with support from political insiders and financial backing, it helped fuel his rise.

‘He is deliberate, he’s experienced, and his personal style, I think, really helped to sustain the interest in him and have him scale up that support,’ Fernando Guerra, a political science professor, told The New York Times.

Guerra added that he most likely benefited from being more of a centrist compared to other liberal candidates, including rival Steyer and former congresswoman Katie Porter.

‘Only in California would his positions be considered moderate,’ he told the outlet. ‘He is a liberal.’

Becerra has pledged to keep California a top opponent of President Trump. As attorney general, he filed more than 120 legal actions against the first Trump administration on issues ranging from immigration to climate policy.

If elected, he said he would would declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages and to freeze home insurance rates. 

Becerra's victory puts him in position to make history as California’s first Latino governor in over a century

Becerra’s victory puts him in position to make history as California’s first Latino governor in over a century

One of the top Democratic contenders, Eric Swalwell, was accused of sexual assault and dropped out of the race

One of the top Democratic contenders, Eric Swalwell, was accused of sexual assault and dropped out of the race

Hilton could be hurt by his Trump endorsement in a state where the president remains unpopular

Hilton could be hurt by his Trump endorsement in a state where the president remains unpopular

In the months leading up to this weeks results, Becerra was often ignored by political insiders and was even urged by his own party chairman to consider dropping out of the race in March.

But after one of the top Democratic contenders, Rep. Eric Swalwell, was accused of sexual assault and dropped out of the race, Becerra benefited from a surprise opening that helped consolidate Democratic support.

He ran on becoming the first Latino to win a California governor primary and would be considered a clear favorite against Hilton in the general election due to party differences.

No Republican has won statewide office in California since 2006, and Hilton could be hurt by his Trump endorsement in a state where the president remains deeply unpopular. 

Meanwhile, a matchup between Becerra and Steyer would trigger a months-long intraparty battle with the former hedge fund manager. 

Steyer spent millions of his personal fortune in the primary, helping make it California’s most expensive governor’s race in American history, according to an analysis by the ad tracking firm AdImpact.

He also targeted Becerra with negative ads in the final stretch of the primary, including one suggesting he could be indicted by the Trump administration. 

Steyer used the attack after two of Becerra’s aides pleaded guilty in the past year to corruption charges for siphoning off campaign funds, according to the NYT.

Becerra pledged to keep California an opponent of President Trump. As attorney general, he filed more than 120 legal actions against the first Trump administration

Becerra pledged to keep California an opponent of President Trump. As attorney general, he filed more than 120 legal actions against the first Trump administration

Steyer helped make the primary California’s most expensive governor’s race in American history

Steyer helped make the primary California’s most expensive governor’s race in American history

If elected, Becerra said he would would declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages and to freeze home insurance rates

If elected, Becerra said he would would declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages and to freeze home insurance rates

However, Becerra has said he was unaware of the transfers, with federal prosecutors describing him as a victim of his aides’ crimes.

The president has criticized California’s slow vote count and made baseless fraud claims, while federal prosecutors opened election fraud investigations on Friday. Steve Hilton has called for mail ballots to be sent only to voters who request them. 

Other attacks painted Becerra as tied to special interests, pointing to $54 million in business-backed spending supporting him and opposing Steyer. 

During the campaign, Becerra’s rivals criticized his leadership as health secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 migrant children crisis, when his department oversaw shelters for children. 

Critics said some shelters had inadequate living conditions and that authorities failed to properly vet sponsors with whom some children were placed.

Though California is one of the nation’s most diverse states, nearly all of its governors have been white men. Becerra would be the first Latino to hold the office since the late 1800s.

Newsom was barred by term limits from seeking a third term in office. 

Rapper Surpasses 500 Million Streams with Single Track While Continuing to Define His Artistic Identity

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For years, Sooraj Cherukat, widely recognized by his stage name Hanumankind, grappled with profound questions about his identity and aspirations.

Though it’s hard to picture now, given his confident persona, the rapper who rose to international stardom with his hit “Big Dawgs” once struggled with uncertainty. This track, which has garnered over half a billion streams on Spotify, and its accompanying YouTube video, boasting nearly 300 million views, showcase Cherukat performing beneath the dizzying spectacle of the ‘well of death’ — a daring stunt show where vehicles circle perilously above.

Before this meteoric ascent, Cherukat endured years of introspection and unease, unsure if music could be his lifelong pursuit. These formative years were marked by constant relocations — from his birthplace in India to France, Nigeria, Egypt, and Dubai, before settling in Houston, Texas. This nomadic lifestyle made it challenging for him to find a true sense of belonging.

Between ‘multiple worlds’

A childhood of shifting around the world frequently after being born in India — moving to France, Nigeria, Egypt and Dubai — and later spending most of his childhood in Houston, Texas, made it difficult to get a foothold and establish a sense of genuine belonging, Cherukat says.

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“It’s like either you’re an outsider looking in or you’re an insider looking out,” the 33-year-old told The Feed during a recent conversation in Sydney.

He describes being caught between “multiple worlds” growing up and, while Houston welcomed him and he fell in love with the city, he was forced to conceptualise the idea of ‘home’ in a different way to others.

“It’s not really a place or a set structure — it’s a feeling, right? [One] that I try and find wherever I am.

“I had to do that so that I kind of don’t lose myself.”

Cherukat’s early working life was also underpinned by a deep sense of uncertainty and experimentation. His former careers include personal training and a job at investment bank giant Goldman Sachs in India — a job he says opened his eyes to a grinding lifestyle.

“Working over there [in India] is very different, so I really was able to see how it is in terms of pushing yourself and being in this kind of environment that just extracts everything from you for so little — for peanuts,” he says.

While he had nurtured an affinity for writing from a young age, Cherukat didn’t commit to performing until he was in his late 20s in Bangalore. He says he quickly saw it as a respite from all of his personal confusion with work.

“It was a place for me to just let go, you know, shake it off and be like, ‘Alright, this is my solace, right?’”

“So much of what I was doing at the time just didn’t feel like I was actually doing what I like — I didn’t have purpose in my life. So, this is the one space that I was able to do that.”

Global success

Rapping may have started as a side note, but it has since launched Cherukat to global fame and superstardom in India, where he now resides in Bengaluru (Bangalore).

While Cherukat had already gained wide acclaim among Indian audiences, his single Big Dawgs broke onto the global stage in 2024, securing a spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the Australian ARIA charts. ASAP Rocky later contacted Cherukat to create a remix of Big Dawgs featuring a verse with the renowned US rapper.

He has since released his debut mixtape Monsoon Season, which includes the single Run It Up, which features Chenda drums, a traditional wooden drum from Cherukat’s home state of Kerala. He has also established an epic cinematic visual language to accompany his music, working closely with director Bijoy Shetty to create music videos that attract tens of millions of views. The video for Run It Up has attracted 68 million views on YouTube.

Cherukat has also made a number of guest appearances on tracks including the remix of Ed Sheeran’s song Don’t Look Down and a remix of the Fred Again song, Victory Lap.

A ‘rapper from India’

Despite these massive successes — or perhaps because of them — Cherukat has continued to face questions about how he perceives his national and cultural identity. In recent years he has faced some criticism for asserting that he sees himself as a “rapper from India” rather than an “Indian rapper”, with some fans viewing the statement as an attempt to distance himself from his home country.

Cherukat says the statement was never intended to dismiss his heritage.

“Whenever people put ‘Indian’ in front of anything, especially in the outside world — Indian music, Indian movies, Indian food, Indian culture, whatever it is — there’s a set way that people see things. There’s stereotypes that are enforced,” he says.

“I’m from India, which is very important. It’s where my roots are, it’s a huge part of who I am — but you don’t get to decide who the f–k I am, right?”

Cherukat also bristles at the danger of capturing all Indian cultures, traditions and languages under one banner.

“I’m not going to let nobody, you know, define that as one big unit. Like, there’s so much more to it.”

He’s also been forced to navigate his own family’s shock at his career choice, saying his parents don’t necessarily understand or respect his work and he has a “strained” relationship with his father. However, he says he’s learned to look past the differences with his parents and view any cultural rifts as a product of his own opportunities.

“They come from a different generation, a different time and a different background. My parents were raised in Kerala, from a very different environment and different beliefs,” he says.

“I had the luxury and privilege to actually learn about being mindful, right? To learn about, you know, breaking these cycles and chains and generational weight that we’ve been carrying. I don’t think they did.”

Cherukat says he’s learned to give his parents “grace” and recognise they “did the best they could” despite not necessarily agreeing with their beliefs and behaviour.

‘Here today, gone tomorrow’

While Cherukat acknowledges the intensity of his fame has changed the shape of his life, particularly in his home country in India where he’s now forced to keep a low profile and limits his movement, he says he tries to keep a realistic perspective on his success.

“There’s a lot of things that I have to be aware of and be careful about because, you know, it comes with the territory. But I also like to take the time to remember that really, at the core, the root of it, nothing really has changed.”

He says, until very recently, he felt the same sense of transience in music that he had in all the other jobs he tried out in his 20s. Now, he’s started to take his success more seriously.

“Everything else in my life had been so impermanent until then, right? Always been on the move, it’s here today, gone tomorrow,” he says.

“I’m learning to take the responsibility of all these changes because when you do have a voice and you do have this kind of a space that not too many people get — it’s like, what do you do with it? What is it that you want to do with it?”

Timothee Chalamet & Ben Stiller Celebrate Epic Knicks Victory with Heartwarming Courtside Hug

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Excitement was in the air at San Antonio on Friday night, and it wasn’t just the Knicks feeling the thrill.

Their two most famous celebrity supporters were equally ecstatic, basking in a triumphant moment.

Celebrities Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller were on cloud nine after the Knicks’ nail-biting 105-104 victory over the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, sharing a jubilant hug in the Frost Bank Center tunnel.

Chalamet, known for his role in “Dune,” first embraced someone backstage before eagerly heading toward Stiller, the star of “Meet the Parents,” for a heartfelt hug, as captured in a Yahoo Sports video.

Stiller’s wide grin reflected his joy over the Knicks’ dominant 2-0 series lead, even though New York had a close call in the fourth quarter when the Spurs launched a fierce comeback attempt.

In a video published by ESPN, Chalamet was heard saying “Two more to go!” with a big grin on his face.

But Spurs star Victor Wembanyama turned the ball over in the waning seconds with an errant pass and then fouled Jalen Brunson, who converted 1 of his 2 free throws to give the Knicks the lead. Wembanyama, with a chance to give the Spurs the win at the other end, missed a buzzer-beater to seal San Antonio’s fate.

Chalamet and Stiller have been a fixture at Knicks games — at both Madison Square Garden and on the road — throughout the years, but they’ve had a noticeable presence during this run to the NBA Finals.

To that end, on Thursday, Chalamet posted a picture to his Instagram story where he had plastic bags of ice covering both of his knees. In a follow-up story he wrote: “Ppl underestimate the wear and tear on the body of a fan throughout the playoffs,” Chalamet said in a corresponding Instagram story post. “Self care is important.”

The best self care for Chalamet and Stiller might be two more wins for their beloved basketball team.

Unveiling the Shocking NTSB Report: United Airlines Jet’s Near-Disaster at Newark Airport

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A recent report from the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that a United Airlines aircraft was descending at an unsafe altitude and speed before colliding with a light pole and a tractor-trailer near Newark Liberty International Airport last month.

Flight 169, which was en route from Venice, Italy, to New Jersey, encountered the obstacles during its landing approach at approximately 2 p.m. on May 3, striking a pole and a Schmidt Bakery truck.

A dashcam video captured the moment the Boeing 767-400 clipped the bakery truck as it flew over the New Jersey Turnpike. Fortunately, all 231 passengers and crew members on board were unharmed, and the aircraft managed to land without further incident.

Meanwhile, the driver of the truck suffered minor injuries.

The incident involving the United Airlines flight and the truck occurred during its landing attempt at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3.

The aircraft was descending toward the airport when the crew experienced multiple runway changes before finally being assigned to runway 29, an 11-page preliminary report states. The NTSB noted that the flight was “normal until the descent.”

As the plane neared the runway, its airspeed began to decay, prompting the first officer to warn the captain that the aircraft was “still slow and a little low.”

The airplane descended dangerously low, reaching just 18 to 19 feet above ground level as it crossed over the Turnpike. It then struck a 15-foot-tall light pole on the turnpike just seconds before landing, the report said.

United Airlines plane clipping a tractor trailer during approach at Newark Liberty International Airport

Surveillance footage shows a United Airlines plane clipping a tractor trailer during its approach at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3, 2026. (Obtained by WBFF)

The captain reported hearing a “thump,” while flight attendants in the back heard a “loud bang” just before touchdown.

After the plane parked at the gate, an onsite examination revealed three punctures to the lower left aft fuselage and slash marks on one tire, the report states.

United Airlines plane clipping a tractor trailer during approach at Newark Liberty International Airport

Surveillance footage shows a United Airlines plane clipping a tractor trailer during its approach at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3, 2026. (Obtained by WBFF)

When asked about the report, a United spokesperson told News Media, “We don’t have anything to share.”

Following the accident, United Airlines issued a safety alert explicitly warning pilots about using visual glideslope indicators—the lighting systems designed to provide visual guidance during approach and landing to let pilots know if they are flying too high or too low along their descent path.

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Unveiling Bonnie Blue’s Pregnancy Revelation and Her Daring New Stunt: The Shocking Truth

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Tia Billinger, a name synonymous with pushing the limits of public decency, has made a notorious name for herself in the adult entertainment industry. The 27-year-old from Derbyshire, who operates under the pseudonym Bonnie Blue, has amassed a fortune over the last two years by producing explicit content featuring herself and young adults barely of legal age, all available behind a profitable paywall.

For those unfamiliar with her controversial career, one of her most talked-about exploits was an incident in January 2025 when she reportedly engaged with 1,057 men in a span of 12 hours. This event, which she considers a pinnacle of her work, raised eyebrows and sparked debates across various circles.

Yet, Bonnie Blue was not content to stop there. This February, she orchestrated another extreme endeavor, engaging in unprotected sex with 400 men, with the shocking intention of conceiving a child. This stunt, aptly named ‘Bonnie Blue’s Breeding Mission,’ seemed calculated to ignite public outrage and boost her notoriety, which, disturbingly, it achieved.

After weeks of teasing her audience with images of a silicone baby bump, Bonnie Blue has now revealed she is indeed expecting her first child. Her strategy of courting controversy to increase her earnings has once again proven effective, albeit at the cost of further fueling public debate over the ethics and impact of her actions.

Having teased her viewers for weeks by posing with a silicone baby bump, she has now announced she is expecting her first child.

Heaven knows who the father is. Most of the men who take part in her gang bangs wear face-concealing ski masks, though she did take DNA samples and personal details of the men she had sex with in February’s stunt.

Indeed, there is no sign that impending motherhood has given her cause to reconsider her career choices or question her morals.

Over the past few weeks she has been posting yet more clips of herself having sex with strangers while pregnant, apparently not bothered that, one day, her child will be able to find that footage online.

And despite flaunting a sizeable – and clearly very real – baby bump, she is now planning what, even by her own admission, will be her most depraved spectacle yet.

Bonnie Blue posted photos of her baby bump, but there is no sign that impending motherhood has given her cause to reconsider her career choices or question her morals, writes Barbara Davies

Bonnie Blue posted photos of her baby bump, but there is no sign that impending motherhood has given her cause to reconsider her career choices or question her morals, writes Barbara Davies

No need to spell out the eye-watering details of what she is calling her ‘golden baby shower’, but this week – faced with a backlash of repulsion – she was forced to defend herself against claims that she is endangering her unborn child’s life.

’The baby’s not being pimped out whatsoever,’ she insisted on Instagram, apparently unfazed by the latest wave of criticism which has been unleashed against her.

‘It’s not harmful,’ she added. ‘The baby’s not going to come out with a doughnut head. Everyone’s consenting. I’m consenting. The baby’s not being touched in any way.’

As if her latest money-grabbing scheme weren’t abhorrent enough, an unapologetic Billinger also said last February that she was planning to livestream a birth on YouTube. It’s further proof – if required – that when it comes to garnering publicity, there is pretty much nothing she won’t do.

More, later, of the agency she is planning to set up so she can help other young women achieve the same kind of exposure as hers – a service which will come at a price, of course.

Rage-baiting – being deliberately inflammatory in order to provoke outrage – is a cynical ploy used by a growing number of content creators simply to increase attention and online traffic and thereby drive up revenues.

Billinger openly brags about doing it, sneering at her critics and insisting that the more repulsion she causes among ‘middle-class mums’, the more her audience grows and the more money she makes from online platforms.

And, depressingly, this appears to be paying off: by her own account, to the tune of around £600,000 a month.

As she put it all too bluntly in a reply on X last month: ‘I’m not just a sl**. I’m a clever sl**.’

But if she is evidently highly pleased with herself, then others are less so – not least one of her grandmothers, Patricia Elliott. She is the mother of Billinger’s stepfather, Nick, who helped raise her in the sleepy Derbyshire village of Draycott, along with her mother, 52-year-old Sarah.

The 80-year-old pensioner, who grimaced at the mention of her granddaughter’s name this week, told the Daily Mail of her pregnancy revelation: ‘If you’ve read it in a newspaper, it is probably true.’

Speaking exclusively to this newspaper six months ago, Mrs Elliott told the Daily Mail that she ‘always blocks’ her ears when anyone mentions the name Bonnie Blue.

Baffled by her hideous online antics, she added: ‘I don’t want to know about her and when people talk about this girl and all her goings on I cut them dead. I’m not interested in her and her behaviour.’

Fury about Billinger’s antics goes much further than familial disapproval.

She faces criticism from many who claim her adult content is contributing to a sinister and burgeoning online culture of misogyny, with young girls at most risk of falling foul of increasingly sexist attitudes.

In some of her most disturbing teaser videos, which are not behind a paywall, she is seen being choked and restrained by masked men.

Interviewed last week on LBC radio by presenter Shelagh Fogarty, she was asked about the recent case in Fordingbridge in Hampshire involving two girls raped by three boys – two now aged 15 and one aged 14 – who were, last month, given non-custodial sentences. Astonishingly, Billinger denied her ‘gang bang’ videos contributed in any way to male misogyny.

‘In terms of what happened to them girls it is disgusting and horrifying and them parents should be beyond ashamed of them kids,’ she said.

This week, she tried to distance herself from the debate about whether her online antics fuel disturbing attitudes about young men towards women, adding that ‘too much responsibility is put onto me’.

’My focus in life is to a certain degree to be selfish,’ she said. ‘I want to be happy, I want freedom… I just want fun.’

Certainly there is no sign that she is slowing down, despite her condition and chronic morning sickness.

‘I maybe want to be more careful in certain elements but it has not stopped what I’m doing or me wanting to invite the public,’ she told a stunned Fogarty. In April, Billinger travelled to Cancun in Mexico to take part in her annual ‘Spring Break’ bonk-fest with US college students.

In April, Billinger travelled to Cancun in Mexico to take part in her annual ¿Spring Break¿ bonk-fest with US college students. Sporting a skimpy swimsuit, she happily posed for photographs by the pool with fans

In April, Billinger travelled to Cancun in Mexico to take part in her annual ‘Spring Break’ bonk-fest with US college students. Sporting a skimpy swimsuit, she happily posed for photographs by the pool with fans

She claims the baby is due in November, although her bump appears to be somewhat larger than might be expected four months into a pregnancy

She claims the baby is due in November, although her bump appears to be somewhat larger than might be expected four months into a pregnancy

Billinger has endlessly provoked her viewers with ¿Is she? Isn¿t she?¿ pregnancy videos. On April 1, she mocked those who believed she was expecting, admitting the pregnancy was a ¿rage bait¿ hoax which had generated her more than 100 million views and an extra £1million in revenue

Billinger has endlessly provoked her viewers with ‘Is she? Isn’t she?’ pregnancy videos. On April 1, she mocked those who believed she was expecting, admitting the pregnancy was a ‘rage bait’ hoax which had generated her more than 100 million views and an extra £1million in revenue

Sporting a skimpy swimsuit, she happily posed for photographs by the pool with fans, some of whom she encouraged to stroke her baby bump. Others wore T-shirts she’d had specially made with ‘Bonnie Blue’s Baby Daddy’ printed across the front.

Just three weeks ago, she was doing much the same in Ayia Napa in Cyprus, where she was filmed in a night club pouring vodka down the throats of her youthful acolytes.

Over the past few months, Billinger has endlessly provoked her viewers with ‘Is she? Isn’t she?’ pregnancy videos.

In February, 15 days after her ‘breeding’ event, she announced she was pregnant via a clip in which she appeared to be undergoing an ultrasound test being performed by a clinician wearing one of her trademark blue ski masks.

A month later, eagle-eyed fans spotted her wearing what appeared to be a prosthetic baby bump.

On April 1, she mocked those who believed she was expecting, admitting the pregnancy was a ‘rage bait’ hoax which had generated her more than 100 million views and an extra £1million in revenue.

Last week she performed yet another U-turn, insisting that she really is pregnant, and turning up in person to the offices of the Daily Star newspaper to offer proof that this time, worryingly, she is telling the truth.

She says the baby is due in November, although her bump appears to be somewhat larger than might be expected four months into a pregnancy.

It comes barely a year after she claimed she had struggled to conceive with her former husband, Ollie Davidson – her childhood sweetheart – from whom she split in 2023. Their divorce is currently being finalised.

‘I’m not in that position where I can fall pregnant naturally,’ she told US Weekly last year.

But last February, on Instagram, she implied that by taking part in what she claims will be the ‘world’s biggest livestream of a birth’, she would somehow be helping women with fertility problems. She even appeared to suggest she might consider donating eggs in the future.

‘Some women struggle to get pregnant which is horrible,’ she said. ‘I have a lot of spare so I want to help resolve that.’

Whether or not she is allowed to go ahead with the stunts she is planning remains to be seen. There is a chance that her determination to keep pushing boundaries will eventually backfire.

Fansly, the US-based online platform she uses, did not respond to a request for a comment.

Billinger has already been permanently banned from OnlyFans for breaching its ‘acceptable use policy’. This was in relation to ‘extreme challenge content’ last year, after she planned a ‘petting zoo’ event which would have seen her tied up, naked in a glass box – with men invited to ‘use me in multiple ways’.

As for the future, there is little doubt, whatever she says, that Billinger’s life will change when the baby arrives.

Neighbours in Draycott, Derbyshire, are certainly convinced motherhood will change her.

One told the Daily Mail this week: ‘I reckon she’ll turn her back on the lifestyle she has now – she surely can’t be a mum and do all that adult content.

’She won’t have the time, energy or inclination and it wouldn’t be fair to the baby.’

There are subtle signs, too, that deep down what she really wants is the kind of mainstream fame that might see her land an invitation to participate in a reality show such as I’m A Celebrity, or let her launch her own make-up brand.

Aside from setting up a softer, ‘behind-the-scenes’ Instagram page filled with posts about pregnancy and make-up, there is also the agency she appears to be creating to help other young women hoping to emulate her financial success in this field.

Even those who think they are already doing well, she said last week, should consider getting help from her because, ‘I can do a better job for you’.

What on Earth will her son or daughter make of their mother when they are old enough to understand the truth about her career and their conception?

For the time being Billinger isn’t revealing the sex of her child. Clearly sensing another money-spinning opportunity, she has claimed she will auction off its name to the highest bidder.

Only time will tell what the impact of all these life choices will be on that boy or girl, who will have to grow up knowing that its mother made millions by behaving in such an abominable manner – even as he or she was growing inside her.

Trump Grants Pardon to Ex-Congressman Stephen Buyer After Insider Trading Conviction

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Former President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former U.S. Representative from Indiana and a member of the Republican Party. Buyer was convicted of securities fraud due to insider trading activities in 2018, linked to his role as a consultant for T-Mobile US during its $23 billion merger with Sprint.

The pardon was officially issued on Thursday and made public by the White House on Friday. While the announcement did not specify the reasons behind the pardon, it highlighted Buyer’s commendable service as a U.S. Army judge advocate general and his notable tenure in Congress.

The statement further mentioned that Trump’s decision to grant Buyer a “full, complete, and unconditional pardon” was based on the “advice and recommendation” of 52 current and former members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, whose names were included in the proclamation.


Donald Trump speaking from behind a desk while two men stand behind him.
President Trump speaking at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2026. MediaPunch / BACKGRID

Former U.S. Congressman Stephen Buyer arrives for his insider trading trial.
Former US Congressman Stephen Buyer arrives for his insider trading trial in New York City, March 8, 2023. REUTERS

Buyer represented Indiana as a Republican in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2011, after which he transitioned into a career as a corporate consultant. In March 2023, he was found guilty on four counts of securities fraud and subsequently sentenced to 22 months in prison in September of the same year.

During the trial, prosecutors claimed that Buyer purchased Sprint stock after a T-Mobile executive tipped him off about merger discussions between the two telecom giants in 2018, leading to further illicit trading activities the following year.

According to prosecutors, Buyer made more than $100,000 from the ​Sprint trades and ​more than $200,000 from ⁠buying stock in Navigant Consulting Inc. before it was acquired by Guidehouse in 2019.

Buyer, who had served as one ​of the House managers in the 1999 impeachment trial ​of then-President ⁠Bill Clinton, took the stand at his own trial and denied trading on inside information.

Prosecutors sought three years in prison for Buyer in court filings, saying ⁠that he ​had abused his clients’ trust and lied ​on the stand.

The US Supreme Court refused in May of this year to hear Buyer’s appeal ​of his conviction.

Open Heaven 6 June 2026 – Rejoice Always

Open Heaven 6 June 2026 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Rejoice Always

Open Heaven 6 June 2026 TOPIC – Rejoice Always

MEMORISE: Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. – Psalm 70:4 (KJV)

READ: Psalm 68:3-5 (KJV)

3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalm 1-8

Open Heaven 6 June 2026 MESSAGE

Beloved, the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and this is one of the major reasons you should rejoice in Him always (Philippians 4:4). No matter your current situation, if you think deeply about all that God has done for you, you will realize that you have more than enough to be joyful about. For example, if you currently have financial challenges but realize that you are enjoying divine health, you won’t be under any medical restrictions on what you can or can’t eat. Many years ago, I had a friend who could only feed on milk because of a health condition. Yet, before he died, he had millions of dollars in his bank accounts.

As Christians, we have many blessings to rejoice over; however, we often take them for granted. You may not realize the value of breathing until you see someone struggling to breathe. Likewise, you may not see sleeping and waking up as a blessing until you hear stories of people who died in their sleep. You may currently be facing numerous challenges and difficulties, but there is always a reason to rejoice.

Isaiah 54:1 encourages those who are yet to bear fruit to rejoice. This is because it is with joy that a fellow can draw water out of the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3). When God wanted to answer Hannah’s prayer, He first ensured that her countenance was no longer sad (1 Samuel 1:18). Satan’s aim is to keep believers perpetually sorrowful, but when they choose to rejoice in the Lord always, they close the door to him.

In Habakkuk 3:18, the prophet said that he would rejoice in the Lord and joy in the God of his salvation. The Almighty God is the God of your salvation, meaning that you are assured of His salvation no matter what you face. This is another reason for you to rejoice in Him always. When you skip to the end of a movie and see that the main character is still alive, you will not be troubled if you go back to watch a scene where he or she is facing a near-death situation. Instead of getting worried, you will be at rest because you have seen the end of the movie.

Child of God, God has assured you in His word that your end is peace (Psalm 37:37). Never give in to fear or anxiety; rather, rejoice in the Lord always because with Christ in you, a glorious end awaits you (Colossians 1:27).

Open Heaven 6 June 2026 KEY POINT

Be intentional about rejoicing in the Lord at all times.

Open Heaven 6 June 2026 HYMN 17 – Praise My Soul, The King Of Heaven

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

4 Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!

Open Heavens 2026 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

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Buddy Franklin Shares Insights into His New Life as a Stay-at-Home Dad in the Countryside

For nearly 20 years, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin captivated audiences across Australia, becoming one of the most iconic figures in the world of AFL, with his performances drawing roaring crowds and crafting unforgettable moments in the sport’s annals.

Today, however, the scene has shifted dramatically for the sports legend. No longer scoring goals in front of tens of thousands, Franklin now enjoys the simpler pleasures of life—changing nappies, feeding farm animals, and joining his kids at the breakfast table.

The transition from the bright lights of football to a tranquil existence on a rural property in southeast Queensland has been a welcome change for Franklin. Alongside his wife Jesinta and their three children, he has embraced this new chapter with enthusiasm.

Reflecting on his post-retirement life, the 39-year-old former athlete shared how he has discovered a profound sense of fulfillment away from the game’s constant demands.

“I loved playing football, I’ll never say I didn’t,” Franklin confided to News Corp, underscoring the joy he once found on the field while acknowledging the deeper satisfaction he now experiences off it.

Buddy Franklin has traded packed stadiums for paddocks and family life in the Gold Coast hinterland

Buddy Franklin has traded packed stadiums for paddocks and family life in the Gold Coast hinterland

Buddy and Jesinta Franklin moved their young family to acreage in southeast Queensland

Buddy and Jesinta Franklin moved their young family to acreage in southeast Queensland

The former Sydney Swans star now spends much of his time with children Tallulah, Rocky and Bam

The former Sydney Swans star now spends much of his time with children Tallulah, Rocky and Bam 

‘But this … this is better for me.’

The Franklins have settled on acreage near the Coomera River in the Gold Coast hinterland, where they are preparing to build a new family home after leaving Sydney behind.

The move represented a return to the kind of upbringing both Buddy and Jesinta experienced as children.

Franklin grew up in the small Wheatbelt town of Dowerin in Western Australia, while Jesinta spent her childhood in the Gold Coast hinterland community of Clagiraba.

Together they wanted to give their children a similar lifestyle, one built around open space, animals and independence.

Last month, Jesinta revealed the couple had deliberately chosen a farm lifestyle for Tallulah, Rocky and baby Bam because they believed it offered the best environment for young children.

‘There’s no better way to grow up,’ Franklin previously said.

The youngest member of the family, Bam, arrived in December last year and was named after Miami Heat NBA star Bam Adebayo after Buddy heard the name while watching basketball during Jesinta’s pregnancy.

The couple want their children to enjoy the same country upbringing they experienced

The couple want their children to enjoy the same country upbringing they experienced 

The former Hawthorn champion has taken up running, beekeeping and farm life after retirement

The former Hawthorn champion has taken up running, beekeeping and farm life after retirement

Away from football, Franklin has embraced his new role as a full-time father.

After retiring, Jesinta encouraged him to take a year before deciding what came next rather than rushing into media commitments or coaching roles.

The former Hawthorn and Sydney superstar agreed, and the arrangement quickly became a success.

While Jesinta focused on expanding her business interests and media commitments, Franklin took charge of many of the day-to-day parenting duties.

School drop-offs, scraped knees, finding missing gumboots and changing nappies have replaced training sessions and game-day preparation.

‘I’ve loved it,’ Franklin said.

‘Don’t get me wrong, I loved playing footy, but I’ve seen the older kids grow up spending nearly every day with them.’

The transition was not without challenges.

The former superstar is now involved with Honey for Life alongside wife Jesinta Franklin

The former superstar is now involved with Honey for Life alongside wife Jesinta Franklin

Buddy and Jesinta wanted open space, animals and independence for their growing family

Buddy and Jesinta wanted open space, animals and independence for their growing family

Franklin admitted retirement initially proved difficult as he adjusted to life without the routine, purpose and camaraderie that comes with professional sport.

He noted that many former players struggle after leaving the game, particularly when they have spent most of their adult lives inside elite sporting environments.

For Franklin, stepping away also meant leaving behind a level of public attention few Australian athletes have ever experienced.

The former forward was one of the AFL’s biggest drawcards throughout his career, with crowds regularly flocking to stadiums hoping to witness another piece of Buddy magic.

His 1000th career goal at the SCG in 2022 remains one of the most iconic moments in modern Australian sport, triggering a famous crowd invasion as thousands of fans flooded onto the ground.

But the constant attention could also be overwhelming.

Franklin admitted he sometimes struggled with the level of public scrutiny when he was younger, particularly when supporters approached him unexpectedly.

Life in the country has provided a very different environment.

Franklin and Jesinta welcomed their third child, Bam, in December last year

Franklin and Jesinta welcomed their third child, Bam, in December last year

Instead of packed stadiums and media commitments, the family now spend much of their time outdoors on their property, where Franklin has developed interests in running, beekeeping and farming.

The couple have also invested in Honey for Life and have become ambassadors for health and wellness initiatives through insurer AIA.

Despite enjoying retirement, Franklin’s connection to football remains strong.

Last year he returned to his hometown of Dowerin to play in a charity football match that attracted thousands of spectators and raised more than $200,000 for local sporting facilities.

The reception served as a reminder that while Buddy Franklin may have left the AFL, his standing in the game remains enormous.

Yet the man who once carried the expectations of clubs, supporters and entire states appears content with a much simpler role these days.

For one of the greatest forwards football has ever produced, life as a stay-at-home dad has proven to be every bit as rewarding as life as an AFL superstar.

OJ Simpson-Era Lawyer Raises Alarm Amidst Karmelo Anthony Case: A New Chapter in the Race and Justice Debate

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The trial of Karmelo Anthony, accused of the fatal stabbing of student Austin Metcalf, is now in its third day of testimony. This case, unfolding in Texas, draws concerning comparisons to the infamous O.J. Simpson murder trial, particularly regarding public and racial tensions. Royal Oakes, a seasoned media attorney known for his role in advocating for courtroom cameras during the Simpson trial, highlights these similarities.

Oakes, who represented various news organizations during the 1990s Simpson case, spoke to News Media about the resurfacing of cultural and racial divides akin to those seen decades ago. “We’re witnessing a similar dynamic in Anthony’s trial as we did during O.J. Simpson’s,” he remarked, emphasizing the deep divide along racial and cultural lines that seems to be re-emerging.

The charges against Anthony stem from an incident where he allegedly stabbed Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Anthony maintains his innocence, with his legal team preparing to argue a self-defense case. This high-profile trial has attracted significant public attention, reminiscent of the media frenzy surrounding Simpson’s courtroom drama.

Adding to the courtroom atmosphere is a sketch depicting Anthony alongside his defense team, as jurors scrutinize surveillance footage relevant to the case. This visual representation captures the tense environment as the trial progresses, mirroring the intense scrutiny seen in past high-profile cases.

Courtroom sketch shows Karmelo Anthony seated with attorneys as surveillance video is presented during his murder trial in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet

A courtroom sketch depicts Karmelo Anthony and his defense team as jurors view surveillance video during Anthony’s murder trial in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas, track meet. (Pat Lopez)

The case has sparked intense debate online and drawn supporters to the courthouse, with discussions often extending far beyond the facts of the case itself.

When asked whether the Anthony case is evolving into a broader conversation about race in America, Oakes said, “This case absolutely is going to hit so many hot buttons. The issue of race in America, the critical question of self-defense.”

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Demonstrators supporting Austin Metcalf outside Collin County Courthouse in McKinney Texas

Demonstrators show support for Austin Metcalf outside the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas, on the first day of jury selection in Karmelo Anthony’s trial on June 1, 2026. (Derek Shook for News Media)

Oakes noted that public opinion during the Simpson trial often broke sharply along racial lines, with polls showing dramatically different views among Black and White Americans.

“And so you could see the same kind of thing duplicated in this case as well,” he said.

The attorney said the greatest risk in any high-profile case is allowing race or politics to overshadow the evidence presented in court.

“It is certainly possible that racial narratives can overshadow the actual facts in a case,” Oakes said.

At the same time, Oakes downplayed the impact of demonstrations and supporters gathering outside courthouses, arguing that Americans have become accustomed to strong public expressions of opinion.

Still, he acknowledged there is a point where activism surrounding a case can become problematic.

“There is a danger that public demonstrations, if they are just so exuberant, if they get so far out of hand, will start to influence people,” Oakes said.

He pointed to the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict in Los Angeles as an example of how public pressure can affect perceptions surrounding criminal proceedings.

Unlike the Simpson trial, Oakes said today’s debate is unfolding through a constant stream of viral clips, social media posts and commentary that can shape opinions before the full story emerges.

“Today, it’s so different,” Oakes said. “I don’t think you’re going to get anybody to sit down and watch eight hours a day of a trial. Instead, you’re going to see 800 snippets on social media.”

Johnnie Cochran, Robert Kardashian, Barry Scheck, F. Lee Bailey, Shapiro and Alan Dershowitz standing together during OJ Simpson trial

Johnnie Cochran, Robert Kardashian, Barry Scheck, F. Lee Bailey, Shapiro and Alan Dershowitz comprised O.J. Simpson’s legal defense team during his trial. (Sam Mircovich/AFP)

That rapid-fire information environment, he said, may make it even harder for the public to separate facts from narratives.

“The big mistake that people made in evaluating the O.J. Simpson trial is that they went in with biases,” Oakes said. “Either in favor of Simpson or against him, in favor of the cops or against them, and they didn’t have an open mind to see what happened.”

For Oakes, the similarities between the two cases ultimately come back to one concern: whether Americans are forming conclusions before hearing all of the evidence.

“The prime comparison between the O.J. Simpson case and this case is that people do tend to take sides along racial lines,” he said. “The important thing is that whoever is picked on a jury can convince the lawyers and the judge that they will be objective.”