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Probationer Arrested After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Man Over Unpaid Debt

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dudley Lamont Mackey, 43, was arrested yesterday after deputies say he threatened to shoot a man during a dispute over money Mackey claimed he was owed.

According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was called at about 10:30 a.m. on September 4 to an armed disturbance in the Southern Pines area, near the 4200 block of SW 20th Avenue. The victim reported that Mackey had been driving by when he stopped, got out of his vehicle, and confronted him about the alleged debt.

The victim told deputies that Mackey then pulled out an altered handgun that appeared to possibly have a “switch” attached and began waving the weapon in the air while threatening to shoot him.

Because he had known Mackey for many years and said he “knew the type of person” Mackey was, the victim told deputies he feared for his life and ran. He said Mackey chased after him, threatening to shoot if he did not stop, but the victim was able to get away and call 911.

Mackey has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Court records show he has seven felony convictions, including one violent felony, and 16 misdemeanor convictions, including two violent misdemeanors. He previously served one state prison sentence and was released in 2002. Mackey is also currently on probation for a third or subsequent offense of driving without a valid license. Judge Sheree Lancaster set his bail at $50,000.

Former Team USA Triathlete Dies After Shelter Island Swim

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A former Team USA triathlete died after drowning during a morning swim near the upscale Shelter Island hotel where he was vacationing with his family on Long Island.

Spencer Korwin, 38, a married father of two from Manhattan, was found dead beneath the dock at The Pridwin Hotel shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Suffolk Times reported.

Korwin had been staying at the luxury Shelter Island property with his wife and children when he crossed the street and entered the waters of Shelter Island Sound just before 8 a.m.

The wellness entrepreneur was reported missing after he failed to return from the swim, according to the outlet.

Southold Town Police said an “extensive multi-agency effort” was launched to find Korwin, with several local police departments and the U.S. Coast Guard joining the search.

A Southold dive team had found Korwin’s body underwater near the hotel dock he had launched from, according to the Shelter Island Reporter.

“Spencer was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend,” read a GoFundMe page that set up for Korwin’s wife and his young daughters, who are 4 and 1.

“He was the sun around which so many of our lives orbited, and his loss is being felt deeply by everyone who knew and loved him.”

Officials believe Korwin died from an accidental drowning but are awaiting the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office to announce the official cause and manner of death.

Residents said weather conditions were good and there was nothing “unusual” about the morning when Korwin went missing.

“There wasn’t anything unusual,” Southold Town Police Department’s Marine One master John Kirincic told the Shelter Island Reporter. “There was no fog or anything bad.”

Korwin, who graduated from Syracuse University in 2010, represented the United States in the 2012 triathlon World Championship in Auckland, New Zealand.

He became a sponsored Gatorade athlete for five years and operated his own outdoor summer camp for children in Southampton during the summer of 2020, according to his LinkedIn page.

In 2021, Korwin founded Korwin Health & Wellness, a personalized fitness and holistic health company specialized in developing macro health plans that fit within clients’ lifestyles.

Wednesday’s tragic drowning led Shelter Island locals to warn of the dangerous water conditions ahead of the Labor Day Weekend.

“People are not familiar with the waters around here,” resident Laurie Eckardt told the Shelter Island reporter.

“These are open waters where tides, currents and boat traffic are always considerations,” Shelter Island Police Chief Jim Read said, noting that the area near the Pridwin is not usually considered to be hazardous. 

A funeral for Korwin is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Temple Israel in Manhattan.

Early Emmys Could Deliver Big Wins for The Pitt, Hacks, Pluribus

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LOS ANGELES – Emmy hopefuls including “The Pitt,” “Hacks,” “Pluribus” and “Widow’s Bay” are poised for an early awards-season boost Sunday, as the Television Academy begins handing out trophies more than a week before the marquee primetime ceremony.

With well over 100 Primetime Emmy Awards on the ballot, most of this year’s honors will be distributed across two weekend events at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremonies, once known as the Creative Arts Emmys, have been recast this year as the opening two nights of the 78th Emmy Awards.

Highlights from both nights will be combined into a broadcast airing Sept. 12 on FXX, with streaming available the next day on Hulu. The main Sept. 14 Emmy Awards ceremony, also taking place at the Peacock Theater, will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay, broadcast live on NBC and streamed live on Peacock.

“The Pitt,” HBO Max’s real-time medical drama, enters as the year’s most-nominated program with 25 nods after winning best drama for its debut season, and it could collect up to nine awards on Sunday. “Hacks,” another HBO Max contender, matched a comedy nomination record with 24 bids for its fifth and final season and is in position to win as many as 12 trophies during the early ceremony.

While the weekend awards largely spotlight the craftspeople and technical teams who shape television behind the camera, several recognizable stars could still make headlines, particularly in the guest acting races.

Rob Reiner, who was killed along with his wife Michele Singer Reiner in December, could win a posthumous Emmy. He was nominated for guest actor in a comedy for “The Bear,” about 50 years after winning two Emmy Awards for his acting on “All in the Family.”

Five-time Emmy winner Michael J. Fox is also nominated in the same category for playing a patient on “Shrinking” who has Parkinson’s disease, which the actor was diagnosed with in the 1990s.

The evening’s star power will be increased by the academy moving five categories from the Sept. 14 telecast to Sunday. They include best supporting actor and actress in a limited series, categories whose nominees include Jason Bateman, Charles Melton, Dakota Fanning and Laurie Metcalf.

“The Pitt” dominated the drama acting nominations, and has two performers up for best guest actor in a drama along with three up best guest actress. They include Tal Anderson, an autistic actor who has been an advocate for neurodivergent performers and portrayals. She got her first Emmy nomination for playing Becca King, the younger sister of Taylor Dearden’s Dr. Mel King.

Dearden, one of four women from “The Pitt” nominated for best supporting actress this year, will be among the presenters Sunday as will Noah Wyle, the star of “The Pitt” who is nominated for four Emmys at the main ceremony.

Five of the seven nominees for best guest actress in a comedy come from “Hacks,” including Leslie Bibb and Metcalf, who could take home two Emmys.

A pair of rookie series from Apple TV could make major marks on the Emmys with a head start Sunday. The horror comedy “Widow’s Bay” could win as many as 10 this weekend. And “Pluribus,” the one-woman-against-the-hivemind drama from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, which stars best actress favorite Rhee Seahorn, could also win 10 at the early ceremony.

“Pluribus” acting nominees Karolina Wydra and Jeff Hiller are also among Sunday’s presenters.

Saturday’s first day of the Emmys saw awards presented to unscripted series, variety shows and specials shows and variety specials, while Sunday’s show focuses on dramas, comedies and limited series.

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Trump Envoys Hold More Than Three Hours of High-Stakes Talks With Putin

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Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff held more than three hours of highly sensitive discussions with Vladimir Putin as the White House intensifies its latest push to broker an end to the war in Ukraine.

The American envoys arrived in Moscow on Saturday morning before being accompanied to the Kremlin by Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s investment envoy.

During the closed-door meeting, Putin characterized the war as a “complicated situation” while offering praise for Trump’s stated determination to bring the conflict to a close.

“Understanding that he is entering a difficult situation, he nevertheless does not stop his efforts to help bring about a settlement and to make his contribution to resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict,” Putin said of Trump.

Following the meeting, Putin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks had been constructive, candid and useful, though he offered no details on any concrete results.

He said Moscow offered its ‘comprehensive assessment’ of the battlefield situation in Ukraine, but also that the conversation was not purely focused on Russia’s invasion.

‘Economic issues and potentially large, mutually beneficial joint projects for Russia and America were discussed in considerable detail,’ Ushakov said.

Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both agreed to pause strikes on each other’s capitals while the talks took place.

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (left) and special envoy Steve Witkoff (second left) spent over three hours in top-secret talks with Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner (left) and special envoy Steve Witkoff (second left) spent over three hours in top-secret talks with Vladimir Putin

Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a 'complicated situation,' but praised Trump for wanting to end the war

Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a ‘complicated situation,’ but praised Trump for wanting to end the war

Trump described Kushner and Witkoff as two 'great negotiators'

Trump described Kushner and Witkoff as two ‘great negotiators’ 

‘Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,’ presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency.

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was prepared to halt strikes on Moscow until Monday. He said he spoke on Saturday afternoon with the US delegation after their arrival in Moscow.

‘From now through the end of Saturday, as well as on Sunday and Monday, Ukraine is ready to refrain from strikes on Moscow, and we expect the Russians to do the same regarding Kyiv,’ he said.

Washington’s push to end the fighting has lost momentum as US attention has been focused for the past six months on the Iran war. 

‘I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators. They’ve done a great job, and we sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done. And there may be a good chance that we’ll do it,’ Trump said.

‘They’re bringing with them a proposal to end the war,’ he said.

Witkoff and Kushner last visited Moscow in January, when they also held talks with Putin at the Kremlin.

Both US envoys will also visit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for the first time as part of the peace process on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said.  

Kushner and Witkoff landed in Moscow on Saturday morning and were escorted by the Russian President's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, to the Kremlin

Kushner and Witkoff landed in Moscow on Saturday morning and were escorted by the Russian President’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, to the Kremlin

Firefighters work on the site of a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region overnight

Firefighters work on the site of a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region overnight

Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Ahead of the envoys’ arrival, Putin’s deputy foreign minister warned the US about how to bring the four-year war to an end.

‘The key question ​is the extent ⁠to which ⁠the US administration is prepared to invest in ‌finding a real solution to the current crisis, considering ‌the realities on the ground,’ Sergei Ryabkov said.

This, according to Ryabkov, was a situation not developing in Kyiv’s favor, Russian state news agency TASS reported.

It comes as Zelensky announced today that Russia carried out ‘deliberate’ strikes on Ukrainian airports overnight in Kyiv and Boryspil.

‘Clearly, these Russian strikes on the airports are a reaction to the discussions and preparations for the possibility of the US side using an aircraft to travel to Ukraine and land at Kyiv Airport or Boryspil Airport,’ he wrote on X.

‘We have taken note of this Russian move, and next week we will adjust our operation accordingly regarding Russian airspace, which has become dangerous because of our drones and missiles in the sky.

‘Of course, there are and will be no threats to diplomacy from our side. Ukraine is interested in bringing peace closer. Russia will be held accountable for what it does.’

The Ukrainian president added that four people were killed and five others injured after a Russian strike in Kamianske, in the Dnipro region.

The Daily Mail contacted the White House for comment. 

Khloé Kardashian Gets Emotional as Tatum Starts Pre-K and True Enters Third Grade

Khloé Kardashian is soaking up a major mom milestone as her two children officially return to the classroom.

On Wednesday, the reality star and Good American co-founder posted a sweet set of back-to-school photos featuring daughter True Thompson and son Tatum Thompson, sharing that 4-year-old Tatum has begun Pre-K and 8-year-old True is starting third grade.

“I canNOT believe Tatum started school today! And my True is in THIRD GRADE!” Kardashian wrote in her Instagram caption. “Both of my babies are officially in school and I truly don’t know how we got here.”

The family marked the occasion with a bright first-day-of-school setup filled with oversized pencils, crayons, apples and soft pastel balloons. At the center of the display was a chalkboard reading “First Day of School,” with balloon lettering spelling out “3rd Grade” on one side and “Pre-K” on the other.

True looked ready for class in a navy ensemble paired with white sneakers, while Tatum dressed up in a white button-down shirt, dark shorts and a tie. Kardashian also stepped into several of the photos, posing proudly with her kids before their big send-off.

“I’m so grateful for every milestone, but man… it is such a trip how quickly it all goes by,” she shared. “In a blink, they’re suddenly a little bigger, a little more independent, and becoming more and more of who they are meant to be.”

Khloé added, “God is incredible for blessing me with such special angels. How do I make it all slow down just a little?”

“I love my babies beyond words and I am so incredibly proud of the souls that they are and all that they are becoming,” she wrote. “I love you so much my cuties! I can’t wait to see what this school year brings.”

Khloé shares True, born April 12, 2018, and Tatum, born July 28, 2022, with former NBA player Tristan Thompson. Thompson is also dad to sons Prince, 9, whom he shares with Jordan Craig, and Theo, 4, whom he shares with Maralee Nichols.

Matty ‘J’ Johnson Named Australian Father of the Year 2026

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Matty ‘J’ Johnson has a new title to add to his resume: Australia’s “best dad” — even if he is the first to concede the recognition feels a touch uncomfortable.

The 39-year-old media personality was honoured last week as Australian Father of the Year at The Fathering Project’s 2026 Australian Fathering Awards, held at Admiralty House in Sydney. The award celebrates fathers and male role models who have had a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

For the former Bachelor star, however, being singled out for praise as a parent was not something he found easy to embrace. Johnson admitted the prestigious honour felt “very self-indulgent” and more than a little awkward.

Johnson, who hosts the Two Doting Dads podcast, shares three daughters — Marlie-Mae, Lola and Poppy — with his wife, Laura Byrne. Despite building a public profile around family life and fatherhood, he said the new label was still taking some getting used to.

“It is still settling in, it feels a bit strange,” he said during an appearance on Weekend Today on Sunday.

‘It feels extremely self-indulgent to be going to Kirribilli House with the Governor-General to be given the title of Father of the Year.

Matty 'J' Johnson can officially add Australia's 'best dad' to his list of bragging rights ¿ although he admits the honour feels a little awkward. (Pictured with Australia¿s Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC)

Matty ‘J’ Johnson can officially add Australia’s ‘best dad’ to his list of bragging rights — although he admits the honour feels a little awkward. (Pictured with Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC)

‘It’s one that hasn’t really sunk in yet.’

If Johnson himself was struggling to comprehend his new status, his eldest daughter Marlie-Mae had no such trouble.

The seven-year-old has apparently wasted no time using her father’s new title to boost his credentials in the playground.

‘She’s been telling kids at school, “Well, my dad’s pretty sure he’s just won best dad in the universe”,’ Johnson told The Daily Telegraph.

Marlie-Mae wanted to know exactly how her father had managed to take out the coveted prize, with him admitting on Weekend Today that the gruelling contest saw him submit footage of him giving his three young children horsey rides.

‘She’s asked me, how did you win it? Did you have to race the other dads?’ he said.

It seems Johnson may now have a particularly difficult reputation to live up to at home.

The father-of-three welcomed his youngest daughter, Poppy Pearl, with Byrne last September, and with her first birthday approaching, he admitted life with three children has become a ‘massive juggling act’.

But the former Bachelor star was the first to admit the prestigious accolade felt a little awkward ¿ describing the experience of being celebrated as a dad as 'very self-indulgent'. (Pictured with wife Laura Byrne and two of their children)

But the former Bachelor star was the first to admit the prestigious accolade felt a little awkward — describing the experience of being celebrated as a dad as ‘very self-indulgent’. (Pictured with wife Laura Byrne and two of their children)

The Two Doting Dads podcast host, who shares daughters Marlie-Mae, Lola and Poppy with wife Laura Byrne, admitted he was still coming to terms with the title. 'It is still settling in, it feels a bit strange,' he said on Weekend Today on Sunday

The Two Doting Dads podcast host, who shares daughters Marlie-Mae, Lola and Poppy with wife Laura Byrne, admitted he was still coming to terms with the title. ‘It is still settling in, it feels a bit strange,’ he said on Weekend Today on Sunday

Between spending time with his wife, entertaining Marlie-Mae and Lola and caring for their baby daughter, Johnson said finding the balance was an ongoing challenge.

The accolade also gave Johnson an opportunity to speak about something he believes extends far beyond his own family — changing attitudes towards masculinity and what it means to be a good man.

He pointed to Australia’s troubling rates of sexual abuse and domestic violence, saying there was an urgent need to rethink the way boys and men are taught to behave.

‘The recent incidents and the stats Australia wide of sexual abuse and domestic violence, they’re horrific in this country,’ he said.

‘I really hope that for men and for young boys growing up that we’re able to reshape what it means to be a man and masculine.’

But after all the serious talk about fatherhood, Johnson has a much simpler plan for celebrating Father’s Day.

Rather than a lavish present, the father-of-three is hoping for the ultimate luxury for any exhausted parent — some peace and quiet.

‘I think I’ll probably try and hit up Icebergs solo without the kids,’ he joked.

Lane Kiffin’s LSU Era Opens in Style With Dominant Clemson Rout

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After weeks of scrutiny and noise surrounding his arrival, Lane Kiffin could hardly have scripted a better LSU debut, with his Tigers overwhelming Clemson 51-10 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

The highly anticipated opener of the Kiffin era was pushed back nearly two hours because of lightning, and LSU took the field without two NFL signees whose bid to make their way back into college football has drawn widespread attention and plenty of criticism.

Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris were not included on the roster ahead of Saturday night’s matchup at Tiger Stadium, where heavy rain and repeated nearby lightning strikes emptied much of the venue — though the notoriously loud student section largely stayed put.

Their absence did little to slow LSU, which had more than enough to dismantle Dabo Swinney’s overmatched Clemson side. Quarterback Sam Leavitt ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns while adding 230 passing yards and another score through the air.

‘Imagine if we had pro players,’ Kiffin joked at the end of a brief halftime TV interview, with LSU already ahead 31-3 after piling up 336 yards to Clemson’s 54 and holding a staggering 21-1 advantage in first downs.

A sellout crowd at 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium was scattered by a downpour and a lightning delay that pushed kickoff back nearly two hours.

Lane Kiffin was all smiles as he watched his LSU team destroy Clemson on Saturday night

Lane Kiffin was all smiles as he watched his LSU team destroy Clemson on Saturday night

The Tigers were dominant on the ground and crushed Clemson with their running game

The Tigers were dominant on the ground and crushed Clemson with their running game

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt looked impressive and scored two rushing touchdowns

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt looked impressive and scored two rushing touchdowns

Still, Death Valley was packed when the game began – and fans didn’t have to watch more than one quarter to see Kiffin’s up-tempo offense live up to its reputation, running 23 plays for 140 yards.

LSU finished with 644 yards of offense while handing Clemson its worst loss in about 30 years.

Dilin Jones, a transfer from Wisconsin who finished with 113 yards and two touchdowns rushing, gave LSU the lead for good with a one-yard run that made it 10-3.

Edge rusher Jordan Ross’s 30-yard interception return made it 17-3 before Leavitt’s frenetic scoring runs of eight and 13 yards put LSU up by four touchdowns late in the second quarter.

Clemson’s offense struggled so much that Swinney subbed starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina out of the game in favor of freshman Tait Reynolds late in the second quarter.

LSU pulled farther away when Leavitt found Ole Miss transfer Winston Watkins Jr for a 32-yard touchdown down the left sideline in the third quarter. Jones’ 12-yard touchdown made it 44-3.

Leavitt given the rest of the night off after that, giving reserves Landen Clark and Husan Longstreet a chance to play.

The move to leave Wright and Harris off the roster avoided – or perhaps just delayed – a confrontation with the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which had passed a rule banning players who’d signed with NFL teams, only to see that rule put on hold by a court in Louisiana on Thursday night.

Brooks Nader and Livvy Dunne accompanied Lane Kiffin as he arrived for his first LSU game

Brooks Nader and Livvy Dunne accompanied Lane Kiffin as he arrived for his first LSU game

The former LSU gymnast is a regular feature at the school's sporting events, even after leaving

The former LSU gymnast is a regular feature at the school’s sporting events, even after leaving

Dunne posed for a selfie with Kiffin's daughter, Landry, from their suite inside Tiger Stadium

Dunne posed for a selfie with Kiffin’s daughter, Landry, from their suite inside Tiger Stadium

Stand-up comedian Theo Von was also part of the group and posed for selfies with fans

Stand-up comedian Theo Von was also part of the group and posed for selfies with fans

Leaving Wright and Harris off the roster ‘wasn’t easy,’ Kiffin said earlier Saturday on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’

‘As much as I feel for the players, and I believe that you fight for what you believe in, and I believe these kids have an opportunity to play just like all the other kids around the country that are winning court cases and being put on rosters.

‘But at the same time, I’m the head coach of LSU, and I had to make a decision that is for the big picture of LSU and the LSU football program with the uncertainties of what potentially could have come by adding them to the roster,’ Kiffin added.

‘So with that, we made the decision which is in the best interest of the team and the university.’

Flanked by influencers including former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, who later posed with Kiffin’s daughter, Landry, model-actress Brooks Nader and podcaster Theo Von, Kiffin was able to lead his players on the ‘Tiger Walk’ down ‘Victory Hill’ and into Tiger Stadium before the rain started.

A crowd dozens deep along barricades boisterously chanted ‘L-S-U!, L-S-U!’ Others who wanted to get a glimpse of the coach stood on ramps leading up to the LSU’s nearby basketball stadium, the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tiger Stadium was packed with about 102,000 fans when the game finally kicked off around 8:45 Central Time.

By the end of the first quarter, LSU fans were delighting in a 17-3 lead resulting from a largely one-sided opening period that had Kiffin punching the air triumphantly and appearing to yell, ‘Boom,’ after running back Dilin Jones’s short touchdown run.

Both Wright and Harris have said they are enrolled at LSU, which means they could be eligible to be added to the roster later.

LSU defensive lineman Jordan Ross scored a touchdown after intercepting a pass

LSU defensive lineman Jordan Ross scored a touchdown after intercepting a pass

It was a rough night for Dabo Swinney and his Clemson team in front of more than 100,000 fans

It was a rough night for Dabo Swinney and his Clemson team in front of more than 100,000 fans

Legal action is ongoing, with the SEC planning an appeal of the Louisiana ruling and also awaiting word on a federal lawsuit it filed Thursday asking the court to force LSU into following its rules banning pro athletes.

The roster decision marked the latest move in a bizarre, wide-ranging disagreement over something most people used to agree on: that players who had moved on to pro sports from college could not return to college.

Under the rules the SEC passed last week that were subsequently shut down by the Louisiana court, the league could suspend Kiffin, fine LSU half its football budget and more if it puts Wright and Harris on the roster.

The case stems from a new National Collegiate Athletic Association rule that granted five seasons of eligibility for players who started college in 2023. Wright, Harris and dozens of others across the country who started in 2022 have filed lawsuits saying they also deserve a fifth year of eligibility.

Embedded within that argument is whether players among that class who tried out for NFL, NBA or WNBA teams should be able to come back to college and play.

‘The SEC’s presidents and chancellors unanimously adopted a clear and reasonable standard: Member universities should not place former professional athletes on their rosters,’ the conference said in a statement after Thursday night´s loss in Louisiana court.

In its own statement Friday, LSU said it was reviewing the court’s order and would ‘continue to work constructively with the SEC and NCAA as this matter moves forward.’

Shannon Beador’s $37K Spending Exposes a Risky Housewives Trend

Shannon Beador’s finances came into sharp focus on a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, where the Bravo star acknowledged that her monthly expenses are approaching $40,000. As she confronts mounting financial pressure, Beador admitted that her spending has outpaced what she can realistically sustain — a familiar storyline for more than one member of the Housewives franchise.

Shannon Beador admitted she spends $37k a month

During a candid review of her budget with Vicki Gunvalson, Beador discovered that she is paying more than $37,000 each month to cover her regular costs. The reality star said the numbers were a wake-up call and made it clear she knows changes are necessary.

“I just want to pay the money that I owe for taxes and everything,” she said. “Like, I want to be squared up.”

Beador said a major portion of her monthly spending goes to her children, revealing that she provides them with $20,000 a month. Her other expenses include roughly $3,000 for Uber rides, $900 for healthcare, $3,500 for utilities and renters insurance, along with $10,500 in monthly rent for her home.

Gunvalson informed her that she cannot afford this much in rent. While Beador said she doesn’t want to leave her home, she also understands that she has made some financial mistakes.

“As my spending habits are scrutinized, it’s going to be like, ‘What the f*** were you doing, Shannon?’”

Shannon Beador is hardly the only ‘Housewives’ star to spend more than her means

Beador is not the only Housewives star to face financial troubles. On The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, cast members questioned Dorit Kemsley’s spending habits. In divorce proceedings, her estranged husband PK Kemsley also claimed that she spent close to $1 million on retail purchases over 14 months. While she was spending this money, there were missed mortgage payments on their house.

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak also dealt with major financial issues. She owes the IRS over $1 million in unpaid taxes but continued living a lavish lifestyle.

“We still had a house cleaner, a chef, I was like, ‘Mom, how the f*** are we? What do you mean?’” her daughter, Brielle Biermann, said on Heir Time. “She’s like, ‘Because I never wanted this to be taken away from you guys. It’s what you were used to.’”

Other Housewives who faced major financial problems include Sonja Morgan, Kenya Moore, Teresa Giudice, and Wendy Osefo. 

Lisa Rinna spoke about her clothing budget

Lisa Rinna, who starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, said that her clothing spending skyrocketed during her time on the show.

“I don’t think fans of the Housewives franchises understand that we get ZERO clothing allowance, but we are expected to dress to the nines and never repeat outfits,” she wrote in her new book, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It. “The producers just expect it. This unwritten rule can bankrupt a b**** if she’s not careful.”

She said she spent every penny she earned from the show on her wardrobe.

“No one on Housewives is making any money. I can tell you that,” she wrote. “Because you’re spending it all. I spent most of my salary on clothes.”

Rinna added that she is glad she left the show before bankruptcy.

Anthony Volpe’s Two-Week Triple-A Power Surge Draws Barry Bonds Comparison

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Jasson Domínguez returned to the Yankees on Saturday after a productive stretch with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where his bat had been heating up. Even so, he was not the hottest hitter on that roster.

That distinction belonged to Anthony Volpe, who came into Saturday on a remarkable power surge. Over his previous five games, Volpe had launched five home runs while going 12-for-17, good for a .706 average and a staggering 2.527 OPS. He had also gone deep eight times across his last 14 games.

Anthony Volpe celebrates with catcher Ali Sánchez after the Yankees’ win over the Pirates on July 22, 2026 at the Stadium. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

“He became Barry Bonds all of a sudden, hitting a homer every day,” Domínguez said with a grin. “It’s crazy.”

Since being sent down to Triple-A last month and replaced by George Lombard Jr., Volpe has been moved around the infield, seeing time at shortstop, second base and third base. The Yankees have used that versatility to broaden his defensive profile and potentially improve his path back to the majors if an injury creates an opening.

For now, Volpe has been doing plenty to keep himself in the conversation. After managing just one home run in 56 major league games this season, he has been feasting on Triple-A pitching, including a 1-for-3 night with two walks in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s loss Saturday.

“He’s working his ass off to get better, and you can see it every day, I’m telling you,” said Domínguez, who entered Saturday’s game in the sixth inning in right field and went 0-for-1 with a long flyout to center field. “I feel like the last two weeks, he’s hit a homer every day.”

Judge Blocks Trump Mail-In Voting Rule as Midterms Loom

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon).

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Friday that states cannot “feasibly” carry out the Trump administration’s requested changes to mail-in voting systems before the upcoming midterm elections.

In her latest ruling in a long-running set of cases challenging federal efforts to reshape vote-by-mail procedures, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, ended a temporary restraining order and replaced it with a preliminary injunction.

The Trump administration quickly responded by filing a notice of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

In practical terms, however, the immediate impact of both moves is expected to be narrow. Rather than dramatically altering the legal fight, Friday night’s developments appear likely to formalize and streamline a process already underway.

The court also found the final rule violates the originating statute for the USPS itself — a novel development in the case.

“[T]he Final Rule is inconsistent with the USPS’s governing statute, specifically Congress’s scheme to define categories of ‘nonmailable’ material,” Talwani explains. “As a starting point, the USPS’s ‘right to exclude letters, or to refuse to permit their delivery to persons addressed, must depend upon some law of Congress, and if no such law exists, then [the USPS] cannot exclude or refuse to deliver them.'”

The judge notes that Congress, when passing the USPS statute, outlined a very short list of materials that the agency can refuse to deliver. And ballot mail is simply not on that list.

“Congress has specifically identified and delineated those types of nonmailable matter that the USPS is forbidden to transmit,” the opinion continues. “Nowhere in the nonmailability provisions has Congress evidenced any intent to permit the USPS to establish new nonmailable categories by rulemaking. Congress has not delegated this authority under its Postal Clause power.”

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