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In a recent decision from North Carolina authorities, two undercover police officers will not face charges following a fatal incident involving a suspect wielding a fake gun. The incident unfolded when the officers shot and killed a man who had been making threats.
Released on Monday, surveillance footage captures the intense moments leading up to the shooting. The suspect, identified as Derrick Manigault, was seen brandishing what appeared to be a firearm while making threats inside a convenience store on January 10.
The officers, responding to the perceived threat, discharged their weapons, resulting in Manigault’s death.
The confrontation occurred at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia, North Carolina. At the time, the officers were on-site conducting a routine check for alcohol compliance when the situation suddenly escalated.
The shooting happened at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia, N.C. The officers were conducting a routine alcohol compliance check at the store when the situation escalated.
Manigault began arguing with another customer outside the store, and the argument continued as they both entered the store. In the video, he was heard yelling, “You trying to lose your life tonight?”
Moments later, a detective fired shots.
This replica firearm was recovered as evidence from the Jan. 10, 2026 crime scene.(Gastonia Police Department)
GPD said he “discharged his weapon to protect himself and others in the store. The suspect then ran out of the store with the firearm still in his hand and can be seen on video looking back with his gun raised in his right hand.”
Evidence gathered at the scene determined the gun that Manigault was brandishing turned out to be a fake, designed to look like a legitimate firearm.
In the weeks that followed the deadly shooting, the officers were placed on administrative leave as is standard protocol within the state pending an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
An officer is seen pointing a gun at suspect Derrick Manigault.(Gastonia Police Department)
The report went on to say that “the actions of Derrick Manigault create an inherent reasonable doubt as to whether the officers involved acted justifiably in self-defense and in defense of others.”
“Any loss of life is tragic, but on the night of January 10, 2026, as seen in the video, it was Mr. Manigault who put this sequence of events into motion,” Gastonia Police Chief Trent Conard said in a statement. “As the video depicts, Mr. Manigault’s gun was a realistic replica firearm. Our Officers acted quickly to protect themselves and the other citizens believing that Mr. Manigault’s weapon was real.”
In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Manigault’s widow Rebecca Insley said:
“My family and I were heartbroken all over again at the DA’s decision. The subsequent report and even footage that has been released does not tell the whole story — it was carefully selected to tell their narrative. About 95% of the interaction my husband had that night with the two officers happened outside of the store. There are gross omissions, blatant discrepancies, and outright falsehoods. I will not stop until the whole story and the truth are told, and we have justice for Derrick.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Gastonia police and the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office.
In a surprising twist in Ocala, Florida, a local man found himself in handcuffs after an altercation with deputies in a Publix parking lot. This unusual incident unfolded when Jesse James McAuliffe allegedly blew fentanyl into a deputy’s face, as captured in body camera footage. McAuliffe subsequently tried to convince the officers that a suspicious substance found in his pocket was merely sugar.
The drama began when deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office tracked down McAuliffe’s vehicle, aware that he had an active warrant for a probation violation. The officers approached the car with caution, and McAuliffe was instructed to step out of the vehicle, a moment documented in the released video.
Once outside the car, deputies quickly noticed several indicators of drug use. Among these were syringes visible in the vehicle and a tie-off that had fallen from McAuliffe’s arm, which further heightened their suspicions.
Upon conducting a search, deputies discovered a bag containing what they believed to be fentanyl in McAuliffe’s pocket. Despite the evidence, McAuliffe insisted that the substance was sugar, trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation.
The deputy on scene, clearly skeptical, questioned the plausibility of McAuliffe’s claim, asking, “Sugar? OK. You carry sugar in a baggie like that?” This exchange highlighted the incredulity of the situation as the deputies continued their investigation.
“Yes, I do,” the suspect responds. “My sugar gets low, and I need to eat it.”
(Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
The video shows a deputy finding a bottle cap in the man’s pocket, which officials claim was filled with melted fentanyl.
McAuliffe then blew the fentanyl from the cap “directly into Deputy Qubaisy’s face,” the sheriff’s office said. MCSO said this action was an attempt to destroy evidence.
(Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
“I was just trying to blow that off your hand so you didn’t get it in your mouth,” McAuliffe says, as seen in the video. “You might get sick from it. Don’t touch it,” he says a moment later.
Deputies found additional pre-filled and used syringes containing fentanyl in the man’s car, MCSO said.
(Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
“Even a small amount of fentanyl can be life-threatening,” the sheriff’s office said. “These are real risks our deputies face every day.”
McAuliffe was transported to Marion County Jail and charged with possession of fentanyl, tampering with evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to his outstanding warrant.
Curious about what your beloved celebrities are diving into, whether it’s an ageless literary masterpiece or the latest gripping novel they can’t put down? Welcome to Page-Turners, where stars unveil the books that captivate them, spark their creativity, and keep them awake into the wee hours. Heads up: your reading list is about to expand significantly.
When it comes to his reading choices, rapper Rick Ross gravitates towards nonfiction.
“When I pick up a book, I’m on the hunt for knowledge,” shares the rapper, whose latest publication, “Renaissance of a Boss,” is now available, in a conversation with Page Six.
The music mogul elaborates, “I delve into the strategies of the legends who have motivated me. Their narratives are brimming with invaluable insights.”
Below, discover the six essential books that Rick Ross insists are worth your time.
“Robert Greene is hip-hop’s Machiavelli and his 1999 cult classic ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ is his magnum opus. Before I ever opened the book, I had homies quoting the laws to me all the time. These were real street dudes fresh out of prison, telling me this was their favorite book. Once I picked it up I understood the hype. It teaches you timing, patience, how to read people, and how to move without showing your hands.”
“I’ve followed Iron Mike’s career from when he first won the heavyweight championship at the age of 20 to him fighting Jake Paul on Netflix at 58. His story is one of many triumphs and just as many tribulations and Mike doesn’t pull any punches or sugarcoat any of it in his 600-page memoir. If you can get Rozay to read a 600-page book, you know it’s got to be a good one.”
“Kobe was obsessed with greatness. If his five championship rings don’t convince you of that, then his book laying out his will. And if that doesn’t do it, you might just be a hater.”
“If you ever wanted to know who inspired my smash single ‘B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)’ – which Complex just named my best song – look no further than Big Meech and BMF. This book, told from a journalist’s perspective, tells the story of two young brothers from Detroit who moved to Atlanta and took over the streets and nightlife scene. For a moment, they had a presence that felt bigger than life itself. Until the feds caught wind of that presence.”
“I’ve always had a natural affinity for Nike. You can check out my sneaker closet if you don’t believe me. But reading Phil Knight’s ‘Shoe Dog’ gave me a whole new appreciation for the $65 billion empire he built brick by brick, when nobody knew if it would work. I love stories like this because I see the same entrepreneurial spirit in myself.”
“I consider myself a master of self-promotion. So what kind of master would I be if I didn’t recommend to you my new book ‘The Renaissance Of A Boss.’ This one is a must cop for all the artists, creatives, and dreamers out there.”
The US and Chinese delegations in Beijing have encountered some misunderstandings related to security, largely due to language differences.
During events hosted by China on Thursday, tensions escalated several times as President Donald Trump and his team participated, aiming to ease the strained relations between the two nations alongside President Xi Jinping.
Following the welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People and a private bilateral discussion, brief conflicts arose between officials from the US and China over security measures and protocol.
Later that afternoon, the US press delegation faced a delay of approximately 30 minutes when trying to enter the Temple of Heaven complex. The hold-up stemmed from a disagreement over whether a Secret Service agent accompanying the media could bring his firearm into the temple grounds.
“What’s it going to take to get us out of here?” one American official was heard asking her Chinese counterparts, as captured in a Reuters video of the incident.
‘If you were arriving with Xi, and we told you, you couldn’t leave with him, that’s the issue,’ another US delegate says.
Chinese officials can be heard discussing the request.
‘Were in the motorcade with the President, do you not understand that?’ a member of the press says.
Donald Trump arrives alongside Secret Service agents during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China
Tensions flared several times on Thursday as Trump and his team attended events hosted by the Chinese delegation
Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping walk with Lara Trump during their visit to the Temple of Heaven on Thursday
Chinese officials argued over whether a Secret Service agent accompanying the media was allowed to enter the temple compound with his firearm
China’s President Xi looks at President Trump as they attend a state banquet
The Beijing officials could then be heard continuing to discuss among themselves as the US delegation stressed to them that they are meant to stick with Trump as he travels.
Several US officials can be heard in the video explaining to the Chinese officials that they are part of Trump’s motorcade and must depart with the President.
Tensions and voices raised even further as US officials and press repeatedly told the Chinese that they ‘need to go.’
A compromise was eventually struck, and the US delegation was able to scurry to the motorcade to rejoin the President’s transport.
It was the second time in one day that a tense interaction broke out between the two delegations.
In another incident before the bilateral meeting, a US official told a crowd of Chinese media that they needed to allow the White House press corps into the event for a spray before the closed-door session began.
A compromise was eventually struck, and the US delegation was able to scurry to the motorcade to rejoin the President’s transport
Onlookers wait behind a barricade as a motorcade carrying President Trump drives by
President Trump’s motorcade leaves the Four Seasons Hotel on the way to the Great Hall of the People on Thursday
Similarly, that abrasive interaction resulted in yelling and discontent.
In 2018, on another Trump trip to Beijing, there was a skirmish over the ‘nuclear football,’ a briefcase with US nuclear launch codes and capabilities, when a Chinese official denied the military aide holding the bag into an event.
Per protocol, the military aide is to stay close to the President at all times, and John Kelly, Trump’s then Chief of Staff, told the aide to speed ahead. The incident was over in a flash, according to reports at the time.
The US Secret Service prepared a behemoth effort to protect Trump on his state visit in Beijing following multiple assassination attempts on the President’s life.
A senior airman chains presidential vehicles on a C-17 aircraft before a Trump trip in 2019
A fleet of motorcade vehicles was shipped by the Secret Service to Beijing ahead of the visit
A $1.5 million, 20,000lb armored Cadillac, loaded with eight-inch thick armor, was one of the vehicles flown to China
The agency has been haunted by close calls since Trump’s election campaign – and just last month faced further scrutiny when a gunman shot an agent while targeting the President at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington.
Security is complicated by the ongoing war with Iran, which shares close ties to China.
Agents flew in a $1.5 million, 20,000-pound armored Cadillac loaded with eight-inch thick armor, tear gas cannons, night vision, a sealed oxygen supply and Trump’s blood type on ice.
And that was just to transport him from the airport.
Between White House aides, Cabinet members, Secret Service, State Department officials, military personnel and journalists, roughly 900 people from the US delegation are accompanying the President on his trip, according to the US-China Business Council.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained a Vietnamese national who entered the country illegally, following his release from prison where he served time for a murder committed in Texas three decades ago.
Nahn Tu Hoang was convicted of fatally shooting 32-year-old Sarah “Kathy” Arceneaux at her residence in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 29, 1996. According to ICE, Hoang fired five rounds at Arceneaux during the incident.
ICE reported that the fatal shooting occurred after Hoang and his companions, having spent the night drinking, embarked on a spree of home burglaries in the Port Arthur vicinity.
Kathy Arceneaux was fatally shot outside her house in 1996.(ICE)
Armed with a .22-caliber rifle, Hoang and his group indulged in a reckless shooting spree, targeting animals and residential properties.
Hoang was arrested by ICE following his release from prison.(ICE)
According to court documents, “Hoang testified that as he was walking to the front of the house, he was startled by a woman leaning over her dog. Hoang testified he was scared and started shooting. Hoang shot the woman five times, killing her.”
ICE arrested the Vietnamese illegal immigrant for deportation.(Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
ICE called it a “horrific, tragic story” in a post on X announcing the arrest.
He was taken into custody by ICE on May 5 after being released from prison and is being held pending deportation.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a bold plan to significantly reduce immigration, marking what he describes as one of the most substantial cuts in the nation’s history. This “citizens only” initiative appears to be a strategic move to counter the growing influence of One Nation on the Coalition’s right flank.
During his budget reply, the Liberal leader highlighted a proposal to align migration rates with the pace of housing construction. Additionally, he introduced tax reforms designed to provide financial relief for individuals with lower incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars.
This anti-immigration stance has sparked accusations from Pauline Hanson, suggesting that Taylor is borrowing her policies. Meanwhile, Labor has criticized Taylor for seemingly attempting to outmaneuver One Nation’s leader by adopting similar rhetoric.
Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor delivers his budget reply speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on May 14, 2026. fedpol Photo: Dominic Lorrimer (Dominic Lorrimer)
Taylor pointed out, “The influx of people far surpasses the number of houses being built.” He warned that as a result, “The cherished Australian dream of homeownership is slipping away for both long-time residents and newcomers alike.”
“Consequently, the great Australian dream of home ownership is vanishing for old and new Australians alike.”
Taylor declared that a government he leads would deliver “one of the biggest cuts to immigration in Australian history” and promised to deport 70,000 “overstayers”.
“Never again will a government be able to bring in more people than our housing can support. That’s our commitment,” he said.
“Let me also stress this point: given the magnitude of people coming in under Labor, immigration will need to be significantly below our cap in the first few years of a Coalition government. We must allow the housing market to catch up.”
Taylor refused to put a number to his pledge, saying he would provide a precise number of how many immigrants he would cut closer to the 2028 federal election.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is applauded by Coalition colleagues after delivering the Budget in Reply speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House. (Alex Ellinghausen)
Speaking to the ABC right after his speech, he was pushed on the figure and said a government he leads would have immigration rates below 200,000.
Taylor also shared his plan to block non-citizens, including permanent residents, from accessing welfare support and the 5 per cent home deposit scheme.
“We’ll scrap Labor’s housing bureaucracy, the ineffective housing Australia Future Fund and its build to rent tax breaks for multinationals, we’ll remove Labor’s handouts for non-citizens,” he said.
“Many Australians will be surprised to learn that non-citizens are eligible for welfare in this country. We’ve already announced that the first home buyer 5 per cent deposit scheme will be reserved for Australian citizens only.”
One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson. (Alex Ellinghausen)
Permanent residents pay tax and in many cases are on the pathway to becoming Australian citizens. Some countries, such as China and India, do not allow dual citizenships, meaning these immigrants would need to renounce their birth nationality in order to become Australian citizens.
Another headline measure was the Working Australians Tax Offset, a $250 reduction for 13.3 million taxpayers.
Taylor backed the WATO and added more relief for lower-income workers, promising to index the bottom two tax brackets to inflation in a move aimed at addressing bracket creep, which forces people to pay more tax even if their wage increases aren’t actually keeping up with the rising cost of living.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ splashiest budget measure was a plan to wind back negative gearing and capital gains tax, targeting investors in an attempt to help more young people buy their own home. (Getty)
But he refused to support the changes to negative gearing and capital gains, instead hammering Labor for breaking an election promise not to change the investor benefits and claiming his immigration cuts would get more Australians into their own homes.
Interviewed on the ABC, he couldn’t put a number on how much the indexation would cost the budget or how a Coalition government would find the savings to pay for it.
Hanson praised the Liberals’ rightwards shift but accused the Coalition of stealing her policies.
“I don’t employ policy experts to write Coalition policy, but after the data breach in Parliament House it’s not hard to imagine why their budget reply is replete with One Nation policies,” she said earlier in the day, reacting to elements of the speech published in the media ahead of time.
“While they’ve been telling everyone that One Nation has no policies, they’ve been reading them very carefully because they’re desperate for some good ideas. I’m pleased they’ve seen some light at last.”
Along with the immigration cuts, Taylor outlined plans to scrap net-zero, push nuclear energy, boost businesses and industries through tax write-offs and removing red tape, cut government spending, and create a Future Generation Fund to invest in nation-building infrastructure.
Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor responds to the 2026-27 Federal Budget at Parliament House on May 14, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. (Getty)
Speaking to reporters at Parliament House after the speech ended, Housing Minister Clare O’Neil said Taylor was trying to “out-One Nation One Nation” by targeting migrants.
“If people like what Pauline Hanson is putting down, they’re going to vote for them, not for you. I think we should take a much more principled approach here,” she told reporters.
“We’re a great migrant country, and I’ll continue to defend that.”
Earlier today, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the opposition’s budget reply was a “ploy to stave off One Nation”.
One Nation Senator Barnaby Joyce, who defected from the Nationals, said the speech would not stop the flow towards his new party.
The Coalition suffered a devastating loss at the Farrer by-election last Saturday after One Nation passed its first federal test and snatched the seat from them for the first time in its 77-year history.
One Nation Senator Barnaby Joyce, who defected from the Nationals, said the speech would not stop the flow towards his party. (Getty)
One Nation has witnessed a record rise in support in the polls, which saw it ride the wave of support to win seven new state MPs at the South Australian election and then Farrer.
The Coalition has been losing voters after their historic loss at last year’s federal election and leadership challenges this year.
Joyce said One Nation would be prepared to work with the Liberals and nationals but not to the extent of entering a formal coalition.
“What we would do is we would offer supply and confidence to people who would take on board our policy structure,” he told the ABC.
“We do not want the prizes. We do not want the ministries. So you can keep all the prizes, but there’ll be certain policy outcomes.
“For instance, scrapping the climate change department and or climate change policy and reallocating those resources to where they better suit Australia.”
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Sometimes, a single unforgettable event can turn everything around, and for fans of Widow’s Bay, Episode 4’s enchanting Sunset Cocktails party is bound to leave a lasting impact.
Crafted by Mackenzie Dohr, known for her work on WandaVision, and directed by Sam Donovan of Severance fame, the fourth installment titled “Beach Reads” takes center stage with Patricia, transforming the socially awkward misfit into a lead character. This episode highlights the exceptional talents of Kate O’Flynn, revealing her as the hidden gem of this horror-comedy series.
Throughout the initial trio of episodes in Katie Dippold’s acclaimed Apple TV comedy, the character of Mayor Tom Loftis’ (portrayed by Matthew Rhys) assistant yearned for recognition and acceptance. Driven by a mysterious book masquerading as a self-help guide, Patricia is inspired to venture beyond her usual boundaries. This leads her to orchestrate a dream party that swiftly spirals into a nightmare, complete with tainted drinks, ominous rituals, a terrifying headpiece, and mesmerized attendees—though the music was a hit!
Reflecting on the episode, O’Flynn shared with Decider via Zoom, “Reading the script, I immediately thought of Carrie. That movie’s mix of intense emotions, the infamous pig’s blood scene, and the social tension it evokes came to mind. Despite the chaos and unintended harm Patricia causes, it’s the pinnacle of her life. Capturing that paradox was crucial—she’s cursed and nearly disastrous, yet it remains her most exhilarating night.”
Following her standout performance, Widow’s Bay‘s rising star discussed with Decider her process of bringing Patricia’s eccentric character to life, the creation of her memorable dance scenes, the shocking twist involving Reverend Bryce (played by Toby Huss), and the overwhelming success of the show.
When I spoke to creator Katie Dippold, she told me that Patricia is the character she thought about the most when crafting Widow’s Bay, and that she’s loosely based off of her mom. How did you want to approach playing her, especially in Episode 4 when you really get to establish those idiosyncrasies?
It’s funny, because I really didn’t plot it out. Katie’s writing was so clear to me. I just followed my nose with it. And Mackenzie Dohr, who wrote Episode 4, did an amazing job. When I read it, it felt important not to shy away from the pain of it. That party at the beginning is so uncomfortable. It felt uncomfortable to do. And it felt like that was really important to get in there, for the audience to understand Patricia’s behavior in the previous three episodes. Even though there’s a lot of collateral damage afterwards and she’s poisoned everyone, it’s still the best night of her life. It felt important to get that feeling in. She’s cursed, and she’s under a spell, and she’s almost killed everyone, but still.
What was your reaction when you first read the script and reached Patricia’s big twist at the end?
Oh my god. When I read the script, I was like, “OK, so there’s Carrie in there, totally.” And I remember that feeling of watching Carrie, and the pain of that, and the pig’s blood, and the social anxiety. And when I read the reveal of the tiara, I thought it was the funniest thing. I was crying laughing because I didn’t see it coming. And then watching it back it’s sort of heartbreaking in a way.
Photo: Apple TV
Right, for a second you really think she’s throwing the party that will change everything for her in the best way possible. And it’s ripped away in this horrific fashion. The episode starts with this shot of Patricia manning the Pattiwagon, her free book mobile. What did her love of books and this mobile library hobby tell you about her?
She has a very, very strong interior life, an amazing imagination, and an eclectic taste. Her interior life is strong, and she doesn’t have that much extra. She doesn’t have friends, so she exists in this internal world, I think. And those books that she’ll be reading, the sci-fi, or the Lovecraft, or whatever, is kind of real life as well for her. She’s interested in this stuff also because she’s living in it.
Since her run-in with the Boogeyman in high school, Patricia’s been somewhat of an outcast. We get our first real look at the severity and the toll it takes on her when she attends girls’ night with her former classmates, who straight-up bully her. What do you make of Kris’ argument that Patricia’s been playing the victim all these years?
When you meet her, she’s stuck in that wanting people to think she’s of value, that she’s a good person. Those black and white terms. I think Kris does have a point, because Patricia is a victim and there’s a reason she’s stuck, because no one believed her. But it means she’s looking for people to know exactly what’s going on with her or care. And in a way, she’s subconsciously setting traps for people in the office, emotional traps of, “Oh, they didn’t think about me again. Great.” So she does kind of play the victim.
She has that moment where she’s filling out the self-help book and writes that she loves her generosity and kind heart, but doesn’t love how much she cares about what other people think. Having spent the season bringing her to life, what’s something you love about her and think she could work to improve?
I love her bravery. I think she’s fiercely loyal and she’s someone who will fight to the death for what she believes in, and I think that’s really amazing. And I like the fact she tries. She goes into these environments that are terrifying to her. With the mean girls, she’s still attempting conversation and connection, which I really admire. Fear doesn’t doesn’t paralyze her. It’s sends her off in random directions, but it motivates her in a way. And what could she do better? I think she was kind of getting there, but getting out of the victim mode, although as an actor I love that about her. [Laughs] I find it so funny. But she is kind of letting go of that kind of “Look at me, look at me, I need attention,” and relaxing a bit towards the end of Episode 4.
During the party Patricia tears up the dance floor. Did you have any inspirations or conversations when deciding what her moves would look like?
I remember we were doing a night shoot and Episode 4 was just about to come up, and Katie came to me and was like, “I just want to check in with the dance thing, because I realize that would be some actors’ worst nightmare.” And I was like, “Maybe! But no, no, no, I got this, I got this.” Afterwards I was like, “Wow, I really better come up with something here.” [Laughs] Our director was like, “I’ve got a choreographer we can workshop with.” And I was like, “Geez, what is it gonna be this dance? What are we coming up with?” [Laughs] Sam really wanted the song “Rhythm of the Night,” and I was like Patricia is definitely someone who at home on her own, gets the VHS, rewinds the music videos, and tries to learn the dance moves just to have some in her back pocket [for] a moment like this in her dreams. And she’s got an eclectic taste. “Rhythm of the Night,” the music video is a kind of witching hour pagan-y [dance]. There’s a lot of [arm movements]. So we used a couple of moves from that. We found another music video that was like 90s hip hop. A bit of Bob Fosse, and then it was just freestyle. The dancing felt like a moment of unbridled Patricia.
Episode 4 was directed by Sam Donovan, whose name I immediately recognized from Severance, another Apple TV show I adore.
Me too.
What was it like collaborating with him on “Beach Reads”?
Sam was amazing to work with. My memory is that we both kind of acted like Patricia. [Laughs] He’d kind of be like Patricia. And then I kind of be Patricia. It was quite physical getting into Patricia’s mindset. He directs people differently depending on what he’s picking up that they need. And with me, he was becoming her too.
Speaking of physicality, you have so many marvelously manic facial expressions throughout this episode. One that really stood out for me was Patricia hiding in the kitchen and going from sobbing to yawning when someone walks in.
[Laughs] That was Kelly’s idea. Kelly [Galuska], one of the writers, came to shoot and then she said “It’s like a silent scream where you’re kind of crying, but there’s no sound coming out. And then someone walks in.” And I was like, “OK, cool!” She did it for me, so I knew what it was.
“I love her bravery. I think she’s fiercely loyal and she’s someone who will fight to the death for what she believes in, and I think that’s really amazing… Fear doesn’t doesn’t paralyze her. It’s sends her off in random directions, but it motivates her in a way.”
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay
At one point as Patricia is spiraling in the kitchen she calls Tom and leaves him a voicemail reminding him he’s supposed to be there. How would you describe her relationship with Tom? Up until that point, we haven’t seen too much of it but it’s clear there’s history.
The brief to me was platonic codependency, but there is a quiet possessiveness that she feels with Tom. It’s sort of like siblings, but sort of this invasive, possessive, “I’m the one that knows everything about you” type relationship. But then he’s also dependent on her. You maybe don’t see that as much, but Katie talked about Patricia driving Tom to the inn in Episode 2. That’s because he called her. He wanted that sort of comfort blanket. So it’s sort of unhealthy and codependent.
I definitely sensed that intense loyalty. But there were two times — when Patricia was interrogating him about Marissa, and at the end of Episode 4 when she gets in the truck after her horrible day and looks up at him and smiles — where I was like, are they siblings or are there deeper feelings? But maybe he’s just this rare person who truly sees and accepts her.
I think that’s it. [Deeper feelings] were never spoken about. It did feel like siblings to me and I think it did to Matt, but yeah that bit where she’s asking about Marissa and the picking up, it is kind of intrusive. I haven’t talked to Katie about her romantic life.
Boogeyman and Widow’s Bay curse aside, what do you think Patricia’s biggest fear is in life?
I think her biggest fear in life would be that she will always be alone. She’s alone at the start, but she’s always trying to connect. And I think her biggest fear would be that she never achieves that. I think Patricia is not someone to be pitied. I think there’s undiscovered depths to her. She’s surprising. So of course she’s got a flirt in her. We haven’t seen it yet. There’s a twinkle in Patricia, she’s just got to figure it out.
The party ends when Patricia races out to this Wicker Man-esque bonfire and sees all her entranced guests walking into the water. What was it like shooting that unsettling scene?
It was like a pinch me moment. It was like the kid in me just loving every minute. I felt like I was in a horror movie and I was in an action movie trying to save everyone. It was a fun night working.
After the party of the year, Episode 4 ends with the jaw-dropping reveal that Reverend Bryce died by suicide. Clearly, the situation in Widow’s Bay is becoming more dire. Can you tease anything about the impact that that will have on the town going forward?
He’s kind of the key, Reverend Bryce, to what the hell is going on, and he’s killed himself. So it opens up a whole can of worms of trying to figure out what it was, the information he knew, and where’s that taking us? I just hope viewers keep their seatbelts on and get ready for the roller coaster ride that’s coming because it’s going to go in all different directions.
Photo: Apple TV
Widow’s Bay is your first U.S. production, and between your standout performance and the serious love for the show there’s already a big push for Emmys consideration. What does that mean to you?
I am so thrilled the show has gotten that response, because I just love it so much. It would have been my favorite show as an audience member, and to get to be in it is surreal. It is a dream to me to be in an Emmy conversation. It’s just wild. It’s fantastic. I don’t have any words, really. It was my first job in the U.S. It kind of came out of nowhere, and I sort of can’t believe it. I’m just so thrilled it happened that way.
This interview was edited for length and clarity.
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Prince Harry reflects on how his past error of donning a Nazi uniform has ultimately strengthened his commitment to supporting the Jewish community.
In 2008, the Duke of Sussex sparked outrage when, at 20 years old, he was photographed wearing a swastika armband at a friend’s “native and colonial” themed costume party. Revisiting this scandal in a recent essay, he addressed the alarming surge of anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim sentiment in contemporary Britain.
Prince Harry has warned against the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim sentiment
Contributing to New Statesman magazine with an opinion piece titled “My Fears for a Divided Kingdom,” Harry wrote, “I am painfully aware of my past missteps—actions taken without thought, for which I have apologized, taken responsibility, and learned from.”
He continued, “That experience reinforces my belief that clarity is critical, especially now when confusion and truth distortion cause significant harm—even if speaking openly has consequences. It demands responsibility from each of us.”
“That experience informs my conviction that clarity matters now more than ever, at a time when confusion and the distortion of truth are doing real harm – even when speaking plainly is not without consequence. It requires responsibility from all of us.”
Harry – who lives in California with wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children – felt he needed to speak out because silence allows “hate and extremism to flourish unchecked” and insisted his desire to fight against injustice “does not change with geography”.
The 41-year-old royal warned “hatred is not protest” as he noted Jewish communities were “being made to feel unsafe in the very places they call home”.
He wrote: “Over the past several years, I have spoken about the consequences of a world in which outrage outpaces humanity – where fear and division are amplified faster than truth, and where people are too easily reduced to categories, identities or opposing sides. What concerns me now is how dangerously that same moral blurring is taking hold across parts of Britain.
“Across the country, we are seeing a deeply troubling rise in anti-Semitism. Jewish communities – families, children, ordinary people – are being made to feel unsafe in the very places they call home. That should alarm us, but also unite us.
“Because hatred directed at people for who they are, or what they believe, is not protest. It is prejudice. Recent incidents, including lethal violence in London and Manchester, have brought this into sharp and deeply troubling focus.”
Harry urged protesters to be “clear” about the source of their anger and not to target communities as a result.
He added: “If we are serious about confronting this, we must be honest about the conditions in which it grows – and clear about where anger is directed, and where it must never be allowed to fall. When anger is turned toward communities – whether Jewish, Muslim, or any other – it ceases to be a call for justice and becomes something far more corrosive.”
While Harry noted there is “justified alarm” about conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and the Middle East, causing many to want to “speak out, to march, to demand accountability”, he also cautioned how “legitimate protest” can be infiltrated and directed the wrong way.
He wrote: “These two realities are being dangerously conflated. We have seen how legitimate protest against state actions in the Middle East does exist alongside hostility toward Jewish communities at home – just as we have also seen how criticism of those actions can be too easily dismissed or mischaracterised.
“Nothing, whether criticism of a government or the reality of violence and destruction, can ever justify hostility toward an entire people or faith.”
The prince ended his opinion piece by calling for change.
He wrote: “We cannot answer injustice with more injustice. If we do, we don’t end the cycle, we extend it. The only way to break it is to refuse to pass it on. That means being unequivocal: standing against anti-Semitism wherever it appears, while recognising that anti-Muslim hatred and all forms of racism draw from the same well of division.
“They must be confronted with the same resolve. It also means speaking out against the immense loss of innocent life without fear, but with care and responsibility.”
Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell has officially aligned herself with the Labor Party, calling the transition a “natural fit” for her political career.
Tyrrell has been a fixture on the crossbench for over two years, having stepped away from the Jacqui Lambie Network in 2024.
Her political journey in the upper house began in 2022, following her tenure as the office manager for Senator Jacqui Lambie.
In a conversation with reporters on Thursday, Tyrrell stood firm on her decision to join Labor, showing no regret for her change in allegiance.
“I’m not going to apologise to anybody for joining Labor. It’s a good fit,” she asserted.
“I’ve supported Labor very regularly over the last four years, but I’ve also pushed back on things for Tasmania,” she added. “I will still do that.”
Her move will boost Labor’s numbers in the Senate to 30, but the government will still require the support of the Coalition or Greens to pass legislation in the upper house.
“I want to have a seat at the table where I can make the most change and bring back good stuff to Tasmania,” she said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, standing next to Tyrrell, labelled her a “good faith negotiator” who has been a strong advocate for Tasmanians.
“She’s been an advocate about cost of living pressures facing Tasmanians, and she’s someone who has spent her life helping others. People across Tasmania know her as a fighter,” he said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Tammy Tyrrell as a “fighter”. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
“She’s someone who’s warm, genuinely funny and compassionate. She also never gives up on people.”
It is the second time the Albanese government has poached a senator, with Western Australian senator Dorinda Cox defecting from the Greens last year.
Asked about potential criticism from voters over her decision, Tyrrell maintained that she could do the job she was elected to do as a Labor member.
“There are people who are not going to like what I’ve done, but the people who elect me are always going to get value for money, respect and the best outcome,” she said.
In a significant legal move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The lawsuit stems from a controversial article that accuses Israeli soldiers of sexually assaulting Palestinian prisoners.
On Thursday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry issued a strongly worded statement condemning the article, describing it as “one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published against the State of Israel in the modern press.” The statement confirmed that both Netanyahu and Sa’ar have directed legal action to be taken against the publication.
The controversy arises from an opinion piece titled “The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians,” authored by columnist Nicholas Kristof and published earlier this week. The article includes interviews with 14 individuals who claim to have been victims of sexual abuse.
Within these accounts, several individuals recount experiences of being repeatedly raped with batons by Israeli prison guards. Kristof also reported on allegations of severe physical abuse, including beatings and injuries to the genitals, with one victim purportedly requiring amputation due to the extent of their injuries.
In the testimonies, several sources alleged being raped countless times with batons by Israeli prison guards, while others, Kristof wrote, had their genitals beaten or yanked. One reportedly had to have them amputated because of severe injuries.
In another instance of alleged abuse, he quoted an anonymous Gazan journalist who said he had been raped by a dog as soldiers laughed and took photos.
Kristof argued that while Israeli leaders may not explicitly order rape, the country’s security apparatus has fostered an environment where sexual violence is a key component of Palestinian mistreatment.
He added that Netanyahu labelled reports of sexual violence as ‘baseless,’ similar to how Hamas dismissed claims of rape during the October 7 attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar have launched a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
In an opinion piece for the paper titled ‘The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians’, columnist Nicholas Kristof interviewed 14 alleged victims of sexual abuse
In response to the column, Israel’s ministry of foreign affairs took to social media on Tuesday to strongly condemn the article, claiming the NY Times ‘chose to publish one of the worst blood libels ever to appear in the modern press.’
The post continued: ‘In an unfathomable inversion of reality, and through an endless stream of baseless lies, propagandist Nicholas Kristof turns the victim into the accused.
‘Israel – whose citizens were the victims of the most horrific sexual crimes committed by Hamas on Oct 7, and whose hostages were later subjected to further sexual abuse – is portrayed as the guilty party.’
‘This publication is no coincidence. It is part of a false and well-orchestrated anti-Israel campaign aimed at placing Israel on the UN Secretary-General’s blacklist.
‘Israel will fight these lies with the truth – and the truth will prevail.’
In a separate post, the Foreign Ministry alleged that The NY Times deliberately published Kristof’s column ahead of the release of the most comprehensive report to date on October 7 sexual violence.
‘A politically driven smear campaign by a biased paper designed to support efforts to blacklist Israel. This disgusting shameful piece must be removed immediately,’ the ministry added.
‘Blood libel’ is a harmful antisemitic trope, originating in the Middle Ages, that falsely accuses Jews of murdering Christians for religious rituals.
The term has evolved to encompass any modern, malicious conspiracy theory or false accusation targeting Jewish people and Israel
In the article, the columnist cited a speech where Netanyahu demanded global condemnation of Hamas’s October 7 sexual violence, asking, ‘Where the hell are you?’
‘Think of it this way: The horrific abuse inflicted on Israeli women on Oct 7 now happens to Palestinians day after day,’ Kristof wrote.
‘It persists because of silence, indifference and the failure of American and Israeli officials alike to answer Netanyahu’s query: Where the hell are you?’
Kristof went on to claim that the US is ‘complicit’ in the alleged sexual violence, as US tax dollars subsidize the Israeli security establishment.
Honest Reporting, a pro-Israel media watchdog, alleged inconsistencies in a key complainant’s account, claiming they previously expressed pro-Hamas views.
Several prominent figures have spoken out against the column, with journalist David Collier accusing the publication of ‘acting like a Hamas mouthpiece to deliberately spread misinformation.’
Journalist and commentator Emily Schrader added that spreading ‘absurd claims’ that Israel uses dogs to rape Palestinians make a ‘mockery’ of victims of sexual violence.
These new allegations mirror accounts from Sde Teiman military prison, where in July 2024 CCTV footage appeared to show several Israeli guards sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee.
A prisoner later required treatment in hospital for internal injuries, including tears to his rectum and a punctured lung.
The soldiers were charged with aggravated abuse and causing serious bodily harm, but the charges were dropped in March 2026 – a decision praised by Netanyahu.
The Daily Mail was the first British newspaper granted advance access to the new report on October 7 sexual violence, authored by the independent Israeli women’s rights NGO, The Civil Commission.
Fittingly titled ‘Silenced No More’, it highlights over 430 testimonies from witnesses, survivors, and medical staff detailing horrors from the Nova music festival and Kibbutzim attacks.
Returning hostages and experts provided evidence of systematic sexual violence and abuse by Hamas terrorists.
It shows it was not just women who were degraded as a ‘deliberate tool of terror, humiliation, and control’. Men were also sexually abused and in at least one case gang raped.
Victims were mutilated, with body parts cut off and used to create depraved scenes gleefully concocted to traumatise those who discovered them.
Those taken hostage were assaulted in front of loved ones and young relatives forced to commit sex acts on each other, an intentional, premeditated strategy of kinocide to destroy family units even after release from captivity.
The report runs to over 180 pages of utterly harrowing evidence, which collates and corroborates previous testimonies – as well as revealing disturbing new accounts.
The Civil Commission, funded by philanthropic organisations and its archive supported by the German Embassy in Israel, examined over 10,000 photographs and videos of the attack totalling more than 1,800 hours of visual analysis.
