GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Madison Brooke Cowart, 28, was arrested early this morning after police said the former Crafty Bastards employee carried out an alleged scheme involving unauthorized food discounts, inflated gratuities and unreported cash payments.
According to a Gainesville Police Department officer’s report, Cowart—identified as “Matt” in the arrest documents—began working at Crafty Bastards, located at 4860 NW 39th Avenue, in January 2025. Restaurant managers said Cowart failed to report cash payments and tips on several days during the first month, with the number of instances increasing over time. Between June and November 2025, managers allegedly identified roughly 16 days each month when cash was not reported. They believed Cowart kept the money instead of turning it over to the restaurant.
After reviewing every ticket assigned to Cowart, management said they found a recurring pattern: Cowart allegedly added a tip manually to checks, in addition to any gratuity entered by the customer, while reducing the food charge. The discounts reportedly lowered the customer’s final bill enough to conceal the extra tip in many cases, while still creating a loss for the business.
Cowart also allegedly applied the restaurant’s group gratuity—which was intended for parties of seven or more—to smaller tables, including groups of just one or two customers.
Although employees were permitted to issue certain discounts, management said Cowart’s discount total in one example month was nearly twice that of another employee who worked a comparable number of hours. That comparison did not include additional discounts allegedly issued while Cowart was assigned to the bar.
Managers also said Cowart’s combined gratuities and tips were unusually high compared with those of other employees. On one day in January 2026, Cowart was reportedly owed $434 in tips—an amount management described as unlike anything seen from another employee.
Police said Cowart allegedly used another method while working behind the bar. When a customer paid in cash, Cowart would reportedly discount the entire bill to zero and keep both the payment and the tip. Investigators were given multiple tickets showing purchases such as beer with the full amount discounted and a final balance of $0.00.
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Despite the allegations, management described Cowart as a strong employee who regularly volunteered for extra shifts and built good relationships with returning customers.
The officer conducted two post-Miranda interviews with Cowart. During the first, Cowart reportedly said discounts were used during trivia nights, special events and visits involving the owners’ family or friends. Cowart also said the group gratuity was sometimes added automatically and went unnoticed until a customer raised the issue. Cowart reportedly acknowledged manually adding the gratuity for tables of three or four people when additional guests were expected to join. Cowart disputed the accuracy of the spreadsheet management used to calculate the restaurant’s losses. The officer wrote that Cowart’s answers appeared “well-rehearsed and calculated.”
Cowart reportedly declined to respond to questions during a second interview.
Management estimated the alleged fraud totaled $31,124.16. Of that amount, $9,822.06 was attributed to tips customers might have chosen not to pay on top of the group gratuity. The remaining $21,302.10 allegedly represented a direct financial loss to the restaurant through improper discounts on food and drinks.
Cowart faces charges of grand theft involving more than $20,000 and participating in a scheme to defraud. Judge Meshon Rawls set bail at $10,000.
Sunday Forecast: Strong Winds, Dangerous Surf and Fast-Moving Showers
Sunday: Stronger Wind Gusts, Higher Rain Chances
ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunday is expected to bring the strongest winds and heaviest rain of the weekend.
Northeast winds may reach 20 to 25 mph, with gusts between 35 and 45 mph. A Wind Advisory, Coastal Flood Warning, Small Craft Advisory, Gale Warning and High Surf Advisory are in effect. Waves could reach 6 to 12 feet along the beaches and 10 to 15 feet offshore.
High tides Sunday and Monday morning are expected to create the greatest concern for coastal flooding.
People are strongly discouraged from entering the ocean this weekend. Even a walk along the beach could be dangerous, particularly near high tide when large waves may surge farther up the shoreline.
Rain chances will rise to about 40% west of the 95 corridor and as high as 60% along the coast. The Weather Prediction Center has placed much of the coastal area under a Level 1 of 4 risk for excessive rainfall. Several rounds of showers could trigger localized flooding, especially if heavier rain bands repeatedly move across the same locations.
Next Week: Still Breezy, but Fewer Showers
Strong northeast winds will persist into Monday, when a few fast-moving showers will also be possible, mainly near the coast.
Rain chances should gradually decline through the week, though occasional coastal showers may continue.
Afternoon temperatures will remain near 80 degrees each day, leaving much of Central Florida slightly cooler than usual for late October.
Conditions inland should become calmer, but dangerous surf and boating conditions may continue into next week. Persistent northeast winds will keep pushing water toward the coast, maintaining the risks of beach erosion and coastal flooding.
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California Election Homestretch: Steve Hilton Pushes Tax Cuts as Bass and Raman Clash Over Utility Bills
California’s political heavyweights took to the campaign trail Saturday as early voting began, making their final appeals before Election Day while offering sharply different solutions to the state’s affordability and public safety challenges.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton brought his tax-cut message to the Inland Empire, promising to reduce costs for working families after what he described as 16 years of one-party rule.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass unveiled utility-bill relief for residents under financial strain, while her challenger, Nithya Raman, called for an audit of the city’s water and power department.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra did not campaign in person Saturday after spending the week outlining a tougher strategy on homelessness and demanding greater accountability from nonprofits that receive state funding.
Here is where the leading candidates stand as California voters begin casting ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Steve Hilton: Tax cuts, cheaper gas and a carbon-market crackdown
Hilton was scheduled to headline a Saturday rally at Silverlakes Park in Norco alongside lieutenant governor candidate Gloria Romero, controller candidate Herb Morgan and Rep. Ken Calvert.
The Inland Empire event was designed to energize voters in a region where affordability, public safety and rising living costs remain top concerns.
Hilton has pledged to exempt the first $150,000 of income from taxation, halve electricity bills, lower gas prices to $3 per gallon and eliminate the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Earlier in the week, he also promised to suspend California’s carbon market, dismissing it as “a disaster of a program.”
His homelessness plan calls for large recovery centers and clearing encampments when people decline shelter. During an appearance on HBO’s Overtime with Bill Maher, Hilton also defended his views on artificial intelligence safety and expanding nuclear power.
Xavier Becerra: Tough talk on homelessness as poll shows commanding lead
Becerra, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, did not appear at a campaign event Saturday but spent the week pressing for a more forceful response to California’s homelessness crisis.
On Monday, Oct. 19, he presented a plan focused on preventing homelessness and pledged to penalize nonprofits that receive state funding without producing results.
“If you got money and you didn’t do anything, we’ll have to close you down,” Becerra said.
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An Emerson College Polling survey released Wednesday put Becerra ahead of Hilton, 60% to 33%, among registered voters.
On Saturday, Becerra launched a digital and grassroots campaign urging supporters to get ready to vote before Election Day.
Karen Bass: Utility relief, transit expansion and emergency response
Bass announced an emergency relief plan for the Department of Water and Power on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The measure pauses residential utility shutoffs through the end of 2026 and allows residents facing financial hardship to temporarily pay what they can afford.
The announcement comes as the incumbent confronts growing criticism over higher utility bills and the broader cost of living in Los Angeles.
On Wednesday, Bass joined officials at the groundbreaking for a $414 million Metro expansion along Vermont Avenue. On Friday, she joined City Council members to launch Los Angeles’ first Unified Call Center for Unarmed Crisis Response.
Bass also signed a directive intended to accelerate the hiring of 911 dispatchers.
Nithya Raman: Utility audit, key endorsement and debate damage control
Raman, who is challenging Bass in the mayoral race, proposed a three-part audit of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on Monday, alleging that utility bills had risen 40% under the incumbent.
She picked up an endorsement Tuesday from Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, but also spent the week trying to contain fallout from her description of former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates’ era as the “gold standard” for non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Raman made private apology calls and conducted media interviews to address criticism from Black community leaders.
Early voting opens across California
California voters can cast ballots in person beginning 10 days before Election Day in counties participating in the Voter’s Choice Act. Those voters can also drop off mail-in ballots, register to vote or update their voter information at designated vote centers.
Participating counties include Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Alameda, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Ventura and others across the state.
With voting underway, candidates are taking their competing promises directly to Californians as the Nov. 3 election approaches.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Hires Biden’s High-Priced Lawyer After Cash Plea
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has hired former President Joe Biden’s personal attorney as she confronts a widening federal investigation into her finances and immigration history.
The Minnesota lawmaker has built a high-profile defense team that includes two Washington attorneys known for taking on legal battles involving President Donald Trump.
Federal investigators are examining allegations related to Omar’s background and the reported $30 million fortune connected to her husband.
Among Omar’s new lawyers is Amy Jeffress, the prominent attorney who represented Biden during scrutiny of his administration’s use of an autopen to authorize presidential documents.
She is working alongside Joshua Matz, another well-known Washington lawyer who assisted House Democrats during both of Trump’s impeachment proceedings.
Jeffress and Matz are partners at Washington-based Hecker Fink, combining extensive political and litigation experience as Omar confronts one of the most serious controversies of her congressional career.
Their hiring was disclosed days after Omar, 44, appeared in a fundraising video recorded inside a moving vehicle and warned supporters that her legal defense would be expensive.
Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys as federal investigators examine her finances and immigration history
Amy Jeffress, left, previously served as Joe Biden’s personal attorney, while Joshua Matz, right, represented House Democrats during both of Donald Trump’s impeachments; the pair are now defending Ilhan Omar amid scrutiny of her finances and immigration history
“It is going to be a very expensive and challenging time, and so we appreciate whether you’re able to send $5, $10, $20,” Omar said Tuesday night.
The appeal has drawn attention because Omar earns a congressional salary of $174,000, while recent financial disclosures indicate that assets linked to her husband, political consultant Tim Mynett, may be worth tens of millions of dollars.
Despite those reported figures, Omar told MS NOW that she lives “paycheck to paycheck.”
The New York Post reported that campaign finance filings submitted through October 15 did not show payments made directly to Jeffress, Matz or Hecker Fink.
Jeffress brings significant experience to the case. In 2025, she succeeded Biden’s longtime legal adviser, Bob Bauer, as the former president’s personal attorney.
She represented Biden while federal authorities reviewed the administration’s use of an autopen to sign pardons and other official documents.
Before moving to Hecker Fink, Jeffress was an attorney at the prominent Washington firm Arnold & Porter, where she became involved in several politically sensitive congressional investigations.
She also served as outside counsel to the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, helping lawmakers seek testimony and records through subpoenas.
Matz, Omar’s other attorney, likewise has a long record of high-profile legal disputes involving Trump.
Homeland Security Investigations officers search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., on October 12 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation
Homeland Security officers leave the Washington residence of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., after a search on Monday, October 12
He represented House Democrats during both impeachment proceedings against the president and also worked with the January 6 committee.
His other clients have included Brown University, New York University and Columbia University, institutions that have faced legal confrontations with the Trump administration.
Neither attorney primarily specializes in immigration law, according to the Post, although their experience in congressional investigations and high-stakes constitutional disputes could prove valuable to Omar.
Their recruitment comes as federal prosecutors in Washington examine questions involving the congresswoman’s immigration background and financial disclosures.
Particular attention has focused on Omar’s marriage history, including longstanding, unproven allegations that her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, was actually her brother.
The accusation, which originated years ago on a Somali-language blog, has repeatedly been denied by Omar. No court has established that she married a sibling or committed immigration fraud.
Investigators have also reportedly examined her financial filings, which have undergone revisions amid congressional scrutiny of her husband’s business interests.
Omar broke her silence in a wide-ranging interview with MS NOW this week addressing explosive allegations about her former marriage, the federal raid on her home and what she claims is a politically motivated campaign by the Trump administration
Omar married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi in 2009. They divorced in 2017. She has denied claims he is her brother
Omar’s husband, political consultant Tim Mynett, has also faced scrutiny over his business finances after congressional disclosures initially suggested his company interests were worth millions, a valuation Omar says was subsequently revised sharply downward
President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused Ilhan Omar of immigration fraud and suggested she could face jail time
Questions surrounding Mynett’s reported wealth have intensified after disclosures suggested that businesses linked to him could be valued at up to $30 million.
Omar’s legal difficulties escalated earlier this month when federal agents searched her Washington, DC, residence and seized personal property.
The congresswoman subsequently complained that she was prevented from contacting her attorney for around an hour following the search.
Court documents associated with the operation reportedly referenced the name Nur Said Elmi, adding to speculation about investigators’ interest in her immigration records.
On Friday, Jeffress and Matz sent a seven-page letter to the Department of Justice demanding the return of Omar’s passport, electronic devices and other property taken during the search.
Trump, meanwhile, has shown little inclination to ease the pressure on one of his fiercest Democratic critics.
On Saturday night, the president publicly demanded that Omar ‘immediately’ resign from Congress, alleging that she had been sworn into office under a name other than her own.
Explosion and Fire at Quaker Oats Plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; No Injuries Reported
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An apparent explosion sparked a fire Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which the company describes as the world’s largest milling facility. Fire officials said no one was injured.
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said crews were dispatched at about 4:45 p.m. Images and video shared on social media showed a column of black smoke rising above the downtown area of the city, which has roughly 140,000 residents.
The department said on Facebook that the fire appeared to have started with an explosion.
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said in a Facebook video that all employees safely evacuated the plant and were accounted for. No injuries were reported.
The blaze broke out in a section of the facility where products were handled, O’Donnell said.
“It’s not heavily populated with employees and team members. Which of course in this case was a blessing,” O’Donnell said.
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Authorities had not immediately determined what caused the fire.
PepsiCo Foods US said in a statement that emergency crews responded to the fire and that investigators would examine how it began.
The Quaker Oats brand, through the Quaker Mill Company, will mark its 150th anniversary in 2027. PepsiCo owns the brand.
According to the company’s website, the Quaker Oats plant processes more than 2 million pounds (900,000 kilograms) of oats each day, making it the largest milling facility in the world.
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Emergency Crews Rush to Iowa Quaker Oats Factory After Explosion
Emergency crews responded to the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a large fire tore through the facility.
Video shared online Saturday evening captured a towering column of black smoke above the Cedar Rapids factory as flames spread through the building.
Cedar Rapids police and firefighters arrived at approximately 4:45 p.m. EST and reported finding what appeared to be “evidence of an explosion and subsequent fire.” Officials said all plant employees had been accounted for roughly 45 minutes later.
The Battalion Chief’s office told the Daily Mail around 6 p.m. that the emergency remained “dynamic and ongoing.”
By 7 p.m., the fire department said there were no reported injuries or deaths. A video posted by the department on X showed extensive damage to the plant, including one section coated in dark ash.
First responders surrounded the facility as darkness began to fall. A stretcher was also prepared at the scene, although it did not appear to be needed.
The cause of the suspected explosion and the full scale of the damage have not yet been determined. Witnesses told local ABC affiliate KCRG they felt a blast before seeing thick black smoke rise from behind the Quaker Oats facility.
A PepsiCo Foods US spokesperson, whose company owns Quaker Oats, confirmed to the Daily Mail that a fire had started at the plant. Officials will investigate how it began.
A huge column of black smoke was visible above Cedar Rapids on Saturday evening. Picture source: @BrianMOwens5 / X
Officials described the emergency response as “dynamic and ongoing.” Picture source: @BrianMOwens5 / X
A major fire erupted Saturday evening, while the cause and any potential injuries remained unclear. Picture source: RoBin Cole / Facebook
“We can confirm all employees are accounted for and we are grateful to the first responders who continue to operate at the facility to control the fire,” the spokesperson said.
In a video message, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said the fire began in an area used to move products, where employees were not present.
She praised the firefighters working at the scene, saying: “This is what these folks train for every day. How grateful we are to have them here.”
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According to the mayor, relatively few workers were near the area of the blast, and firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control quickly.
O’Donnell said area hospitals were prepared to assist with the emergency response, though their support ultimately was not required.
The mayor also described Quaker Oats as an “iconic” company and an important part of life in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said on X that he had been informed about the fire and was “praying for the safety of those in or near the building and for the first responders on the scene.”
Josh Turek, a representative and Senate candidate, said: “Praying for all the workers, the first responders on scene, and everyone nearby at the Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids right now.”
Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson wrote: “Praying that everyone is safe at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids.”
‘Thank you to the first responders working to put this fire out and keep the community safe. Our office stands ready to assist in any way we can.’
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department accounted for all employees at the plant in under an hour after the fire was reported
Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, prompting a massive first response effort
The Quaker Oats facility is no stranger to flames. In 2024, personnel were evacuated, and an employee was sent to the hospital after a piece of machinery started smoking, KCRG reported at the time.
In 2018, firefighters responded to the facility after a product inside an oven caught fire and smoke engulfed the building’s tenth floor, according to CBS 2 Iowa.
A year before the brand became Quaker Oats, the American Cereal Company plant in Cedar Rapids suffered a massive explosion, claiming the lives of two workers.
Investigators determined the blast was caused by spontaneous combustion and rebuilt the plant in 1905.
The Daily Mail has reached out to local authorities for additional information.
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Kim Kardashian Turns Heads at All’s Fair Premiere Red Carpet Event
Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Rome premiere of All’s Fair season two, arriving in a dramatic couture look for Saturday night’s event at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
The 46-year-old fashion entrepreneur embraced vintage glamour in a strapless Yves Saint Laurent leopard-print gown from 1998. The figure-hugging design accentuated her signature curves.
She completed the statement ensemble with a coordinating chiffon scarf draped across her shoulders and a pair of black heels.
All’s Fair features Kim as Allura Grant, a formidable Los Angeles divorce attorney whose firm focuses on securing major settlements for women. The second season premieres on Disney+ on 4 November.
Kim shared the red carpet with fellow stars Naomi Watts, 58, and Sarah Paulson, 51, ahead of a screening held as part of the city’s film festival.
Naomi brought her own dose of high-fashion polish in a black satin Roksanda gown, featuring a paint-splatter design and an eye-catching sculptural skirt.
Kim Kardashian made a glamorous entrance at the Rome premiere of All’s Fair in a 1998 couture Yves Saint Laurent dress
Naomi Watts looked elegant in a black satin Roksanda dress with a paint-splatter pattern and dramatic skirt
Sarah Paulson chose a white gown covered in intricate bead embellishments
Watts plays Liberty Ronson, a sharp-minded attorney and co-founder of the all-female Grant, Ronson & Greene law firm, while Paulson portrays Carrington Lane, a lawyer who finds herself in competition with the firm.
Paulson opted for a custom white Miu Miu gown, with intricate beadwork adding texture and sparkle to the elegant look.
Kim arrived in Rome earlier in the week alongside her mother, Kris Jenner, who also attended the premiere.
Kris, 70, made a striking entrance in a black scorpion cape. The appearance also showcased the results of the $150,000 facelift she reportedly underwent last year.
The bespoke cape was recreated from Elizabeth Taylor’s famous Tiziani Roma design, which Kim wears in the second season of the series.
The Ryan Murphy-created legal drama also stars Glenn Close and Niecy Nash. Nash highlighted her curves in a strapless gown combining white fabric with a black corset-inspired bodice.
The lavish premiere comes despite a harsh critical response to All’s Fair. Although the series boasts a star-studded cast and has received extensive promotion, early reviews branded the show a “crime against television.”
The Times‘ Ben Dowell awarded the show zero stars and wrote, “This may be the worst TV drama ever.” Meanwhile, USA Today‘s Kelly Lawler called it, at minimum, “the worst TV show of the year.”
Critics also singled out Kim, who serves as an executive producer on the project. Dowell questioned her casting as a lawyer, writing: “Does Kardashian make a convincing lawyer? No, she does not. She is to acting what Genghis Khan is to a peaceful liberal democracy.”
The 46-year-old fashion mogul made a bold statement in a strapless leopard-print dress that accentuated her curves
Kim finished the look with a matching chiffon scarf worn over her shoulders and black heels
Kim arrived in Rome earlier this week with her mother Kris Jenner, who also made an appearance
Kris wore a black velvet cloak which had silver scorpions on it
Kris, 70, underwent a $150,000 facelift last year, and the incredible results were on show as she hit the red carpet
The custom piece was a recreation of Elizabeth Taylor’s Tiziani Roma cape which was worn by Kim in series two of the show
The garment, designed by Tiziani Roma, was originally worn by the late Hollywood star to Grace Kelly’s 40th birthday party in 1969
Naomi plays Liberty Ronson, a sharp-witted attorney and the co-founder of the all-female law firm Grant, Ronson & Greene, while Sarah plays Carrington Lane, a rival lawyer
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The legal drama, created by Ryan Murphy, also stars Niecy Nash, who showed off her curves in a strapless white and black corset gown
The cast all posed for a photo together
arah posed for a photo with Paola Malanga
Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter writes that ‘Kardashian’s performance, stiff and affectless without a single authentic note, is exactly what the writing, also stiff and affectless without a single authentic note, merits.’
While Lucy Mangan for The Guardian opened her review with the musing ‘I did not know it was still possible to make television this bad… But I was wrong. All’s Fair is terrible. Fascinatingly, incomprehensibly, existentially terrible.’
Ed Power of The Telegraph was one of the few reviewers to bestow one star on the drama, but his write-up wasn’t any less scathing, and he blamed Murphy.
‘Ryan Murphy is the high priest of tacky, tasteless television, and this year he has outdone himself with a show of mind-bending horror sure to trigger nightmares in the unsuspecting viewer.’
Kim recently admitted she feared she had ‘ruined’ the series when it debuted a year ago, her first time leading a scripted series.
And the reality star blamed herself for the terrible reviews surrounding the legal drama and dark comedy, as she told The Times in a recent interview.
The show initially received overwhelmingly negative reviews, even reaching a disastrous zero per cent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 19/100 on Metacritic.
While online scrutiny and scathing criticism are nothing new to Kim – ‘I am so used to it, I have a really thick skin,’ she told the outlet – she did worry how the other stars would feel.
All’s Fair boasts an impressive cast: Naomi Watts as Liberty Ronson, Niecy Nash-Betts as Emerald Greene, Sarah Paulson as Carrington Lane, Glenn Close as Dina Standish and Teyana Taylor as Milan.
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All’s Fair boasts an impressive cast including, L to R, Niecy Nash-Betts, Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Naomi, Sarah and Kim
Kim plays leading divorce attorney Allura Grant in the Hulu show, which is her first time leading a scripted series. Above, Kim, Niecy and Naomi in a still from the show
But Kim’s anxiety soon fell away. Her co-stars turned out to be good sports.
‘I mean, at the beginning, to the girls, my cast, I was like, “Wait, are we OK? Did I ruin everything?” And they were like, “Listen, we are OK”,’ the SKIMS founder recalled.
‘I didn’t realise that in the film business as well you get so much criticism.
‘But we had so much fun,’ she added. ‘We’ve just finished season two. We thought we were a bit more serious last year, but the audiences thought we were really comical, so we’ve leant into that.’
Despite the negative reviews, All’s Fair has managed to generate good viewing figures.
It had an impressive debut as it logged in 3.2 million views, which was calculated as total viewing minutes divided by running time, worldwide in the three days following its November 4 premiere.
Hulu proudly announced that All’s Fair saw the best start for an original scripted series on the platform in three years. Season two drops November 4 on Hulu.
Kim is actively pursuing a more serious acting career.
The mother of four wrapped the upcoming Netflix comedy flick The Fifth Wheel in March. Directed by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, it’s expected to premiere later this year or early 2027.
‘I don’t sing, I don’t dance, I don’t act, but I am not lazy. I love stepping out of my comfort zone. I want to grow, learn and expand. It keeps me motivated, keeps me inspired,’ she told The Times.
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Southern California Coastal Flooding Threatens Laguna Beach Resort as King Tides Approach
A luxury resort in Laguna Beach is relocating guests away from its first floor as powerful Pacific swells threaten Southern California, bringing the risk of coastal flooding and severe beach erosion from Sunday through Thursday.
Surf & Sand Resort is taking precautionary measures while large waves continue to pound the shoreline. A hotel employee told The California Post that the property will not accommodate guests on the first floor during the period of heightened danger.
“We are putting no guests on the first floor,” the employee said, explaining that the decision was made out of caution. The worker added that the resort had not sustained damage and had remained standing through previous major storms.
The resort’s response reflects a much wider problem along the Southern California coast. Rising tides and eroding beaches are reducing the natural protection around homes, businesses and vital public infrastructure.
The National Weather Service office in Los Angeles said minor to moderate coastal flooding could develop from Sunday through Thursday. High tides are expected to reach between 7.5 and 8 feet, potentially exceeding earlier forecasts by as much as 1.5 feet.
“HEADS UP!!!!” the agency posted in a warning that also called for moderate to significant beach erosion. Officials said conditions in some locations could become serious enough to trigger upgraded alerts.
California’s Office of Emergency Services said a Coastal Flood Advisory would cover the state coastline from Oct. 25 through Oct. 29. Coastal Flood Warnings were also issued for Orange and San Diego counties.
Concern grew further after an Instagram video began circulating that appeared to show part of Surf & Sand’s oceanfront seawall giving way. The video and the extent of any possible structural damage have not been independently verified.
Blair Conklin, a Laguna Beach surfer and skimboarding champion, filmed the turbulent conditions as waves slammed into a shoreline where the loss of sand has left beachfront buildings increasingly vulnerable.
“There’s a reason they call it Beach Road,” Conklin said. “Surf and Sand is now the surf and boulder, and Beach Road is now—it’s definitely a rocky road.”
Conklin said offshore reefs that once absorbed some of the waves’ force no longer appear to be offering the same level of protection.
“Waves are not breaking on those reefs that used to protect our coast a little bit,” he said. “They’re passing over the reefs because it’s deep enough, then doubling up and hitting the structures farther inside—and there’s no sand buffer.”
The coastal emergency is not limited to Laguna Beach.
Near El Moro and Crystal Cove, crews are carrying out a $4 million emergency project to shore up a damaged 360-foot bluff. Heavy machinery, rock and sand-filled plastic bags are being deployed ahead of the expected king tides.
Several homes along Beach Road in Capistrano Beach have reportedly sustained structural damage. Six or seven properties have been marked with red tags, meaning they are considered uninhabitable, and demolition work is underway.
The latest coastal threat comes after a series of hurricane-driven swells linked to Marie, Polo and Rachel removed large amounts of beach sand. An oceanic Kelvin wave is also contributing to the unusually high water levels.