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Outrage as Kentucky Child Killer Walks Free After Serving Sentence New

Outrage as Kentucky Child Killer Walks Free After Serving Sentence

A Kentucky child killer who butchered a sleeping boy to death but was acquitted by reason of insanity was released from prison on Wednesday– as the boy’s father fumed at the judicial system.Ronald Exantus served out his entire prison sentence and was back on the streets after he was released from the Kentucky Department of Corrections for the deadly Dec. 7, 2015, stabbing melee that killed 6-year-old Logan Tipton.“Pursuant to state laws passed by Kentucky’s General Assembly, Ronald Exantus has served the sentence issued by the Woodford Circuit Court and has been released. He is no longer in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The Kentucky Parole Board did not release Exantus, and he was not released early,” the state’s Department of Corrections said, WKYT reported.Ronald Exantus was released from prison after serving his sentence for the December 2015 stabbing that killed Logan Tipton. Kentucky Department of CorrectionsExantus doesn’t face any other probation regarding the killing. Tipton’s father, Dean Tipton, said his family was punished more than his son’s killer, who was charged with assault. “The judge and jury gave this monster a slap on the wrist while handing down a life sentence to my family,” the heartbroken father wrote on Facebook Wednesday.“Trying really hard to not let this break me….I’ve carried so much over the years since Logan going to be with our Lord. I have woke up everyday, put on my fake ass smile and have carried on with life and literally living through hell. Today though, I’m having a hard time trying to figure out how to go on with life. Knowing that this monster gets to walk free and live his life, while I lay in this bed and my baby boy is in the grave. This may be my breaking point,” he added.The now-42-year-old had broken into a Versailles, Ky., home, where he butchered little Logan Tipton to death while the kindergartner slept.Logan Tipton was killed by Exantus while he slept at his family home in Versailles, Ky., on Dec. 7, 2015. Find a graveDean Tipton with his son Logan before the deadly break-in at their home in Woodford County, Kentucky. Facebook/Kota TiptonExantus also stabbed Dean Tipton and his two sisters, telling the one sibling, Dakota, that he would kill the entire family.The madman was arrested and tried for the kindergartner’s killing but was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity after his attorney argued Exantus was genetically schizophrenic, WKYT reported.Exantus, a former dialysis nurse, was instead sentenced to a maximum of 20 years behind bars for assault charges against the three other family members during his 2018 trial.During his time in prison, Exantus received nearly nine years of sentence credit, speeding up his release.Toys surround the grave of Logan Tipton after his death on Dec. 7, 2015. Facebook/Kota TiptonExantus was tried for the kindergartner’s killing but was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. Facebook/Heather PujolHe was first released on parole on Oct. 1, 2025, but was quickly back behind bars after moving to Florida when he failed to register as a convicted felon and violated his parole eight days later. He was extradited to Kentucky, where he served out the remainder of his sentence locked up until Wednesday.During that time, the Kentucky State Legislature passed Logan’s Law, which amended the state’s parole eligibility for violent offenders, changed insanity defense procedures and eliminated some of the early-release options.Despite the bill being signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear in April, it does not retroactively affect Exantus’ release, allowing him to walk free.“So I’ve come to terms that even though we got Logans Law passed it is still not enough,” Dean Tipton wrote on Facebook Saturday. “Violent criminals should not be able to knock so much time off their sentence.“So this is my next goal. Im going to fight to have the amount of time limited and considering on how Violent the crime is no time being knocked off. Our judicial system as a whole needs to be over hauled and I am gonna fight for more change,” he said.Dean Tipton notably threatened to kill Exantus after his initial release, warning his son’s killer of his fate if the two ever crossed paths.“I’ve had my talks with God cause I’m not afraid to tell you all, I told the court — if I ever cross paths with him, I will kill the man. I will kill him where he stands,” he previously told WKYT.

Aug 03, 2026
Sandra Bullock's Heartfelt Tribute to Her Sister That Everyone's Talking About New

Sandra Bullock's Heartfelt Tribute to Her Sister That Everyone's Talking About

Sandra Bullock knows a thing or two about the power of sisterhood. “I am so lucky to have this brilliant soul by my side who knows me, missteps and all, and still chooses to love me. Every. Single. Day,” Bullock, 62, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 2, sharing throwback family photos with her sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado. “Happy Sisters Day. Both those born to you, and those you have chosen along the way! I love you Gigi.” The actress also quoted Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic, writing, “When you have a sister, someone who knows the story of who you were and who you will always be, there is no deeper tie, no stronger bond.” Hoffman’s book was later adapted into 1998’s Practical Magic, where Bullock stars opposite Nicole Kidman. The two stars recently reprised their roles as witchy siblings in Practical Magic 2. “Last year, I was quiet. I had other things going on. I was in my shell. Now, I’m in a place of saying, ‘2026. Here we go,’” Kidman, 59, told Variety in March of the follow-up flick. “I have Practical Magic with Sandy. I’ll be in full witch mode.” Kidman and Bullock will be joined in the highly anticipated sequel by Joey King and Maisie Williams portraying their daughters. “As fans of the original film ourselves, I feel like when you love something as much as we already love Practical Magic, there’s just massive responsibility of joining the team and wanting to do it justice,” King, 27, told People at Teen Vogue Fest held late last month. “They are the best duo ever. Nicole and I worked together a few years ago [on Netflix’s A Family Affair]. She plays my mom in a movie and we become really close from that, which is so crazy. I’m just such a fan of her. I’m so in awe of her. She’s the nicest person ever.” King further revealed that Bullock took the two young actresses “under her wing” when they filmed Practical Magic 2. “It is really special to have this post-movie bond with her that we have. She sends us voice notes all the time,” the Kissing Booth star gushed. “She’s always hyping us up. She’s just the sweetest. They’re the best.” As for Williams, 29, she told People that Bullock will “text us both straight away.” “I think it says, ‘Hello, it’s your mother here.’ And I think, ‘Wow,’” the Game of Thrones alum recalled. “It is just amazing. She’s so lovely. The nicest woman in Hollywood.” Practical Magic 2 hits theaters Friday, September 11.

Aug 03, 2026
Trump's Surprise Move: New Iran Talks Begin After Weekend Attack Called Off New

Trump's Surprise Move: New Iran Talks Begin After Weekend Attack Called Off

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – President Trump announced new talks with Tehran will begin Monday after he called off a “massive” attack on Iran that had been planned for this weekend.Appeals from several Gulf state allies — along with Iran itself — led Trump to stand down, he said. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud spoke privately with the president on Saturday.“I was asked to by Saudi Arabia, by UAE, by Qatar, and by Iran,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One Sunday when asked why he scrapped the plan to strike Iran. President Trump said new talks with Iran would begin on Monday. Jim LoScalzo / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com“We were all set to go,” he said, adding it would have been a “massive attack.”But the Saudi crown prince reassured him that Iran was ready to make a deal.“They thought that a deal is imminent,” Trump said, noting it would include the Strait of Hormuz and on Iran’s nuclear program.The Trump administration has been clear he wants the strait — a critical waterway for global trade and oil shipments — open and free of tolls. They also want Tehran not to be able to access nuclear weapons. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi during a press conference at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on May 15, 2026. India Today Group/Getty ImagesTrump was circumspect on whether a deal could be reached with the Iranians – negotiations between the warring countries have routinely fallen apart over internal factions within the regime reportedly at odds – when talks begin again Monday afternoon.“A lot of times they’ll say that to me, and then they’ll go out and say we don’t know what he’s talking about,” he said.He wouldn’t give a deadline for reaching an agreement but assured that the US military is ready to strike at any time.“We’re ready to go anytime we want,” he said.

Aug 02, 2026
Alexa PenaVega's Heartfelt Revelation About Late Daughter Indy New

Alexa PenaVega's Heartfelt Revelation About Late Daughter Indy

Alexa PenaVega ultimately found purpose in the wake of her late daughter Indy’s stillbirth. “Two years ago, we lost our daughter at birth. She was adorable, just chunky, beautiful. It was a full-term stillbirth,” PenaVega, 37, recalled on the Thursday, July 30, episode of the “Dear Future Husband” podcast. “Never in your wildest dreams would you ever imagine walking through that ever, and it's going to sound crazy, but it was such a gift.” Alexa and her husband, Big Time Rush singer Carlos PenaVega, announced in 2024 that their fourth child was born sleeping. (Alexa and Carlos, 36, also share sons Ocean, 9, and Kingston, 7, and daughter Rio, 5.) “Indy's life is so full. She may be in heaven, but, like, she is so full,” Alexa noted to podcast host Christian Bevere. “I didn't grow up thinking about death, you know, ‘cause it’s scary. Death has lost its sting. We have felt the valley, and I think we feared the valley so much because everyone told us to fear the valley.” She continued, “But in the valley with God, there are diamonds. The valley is loaded with rubies and gold and gems and the things that everyone is so afraid to go get, you know, and here we are, like, swimming in luxury in the worst time of our lives because He was just there for us.” Alexa and Carlos, in particular, found solace in their faith following Indy’s death. “We lost her on a Saturday morning and Sunday, the next day, my husband's like, ‘How are you doing?’ [He was] just trying to check in with me and be an amazing husband, but we're both equally just hurting,” the Spy Kids actress recalled of Carlos’ support. “[He] had his peace immediately. It’s a weird space to be in like, total peace but total pain. I'm like, ‘I really have to go to church.’” Standing in church one-day postpartum, Alexa held hands with the musician as they hung onto every word of the preacher’s sermon. “We just begin to just cry uncontrollably uncontrollably. It wasn't loud,” she recalled on Thursday. “It was like it was just us in our own little world, our hands are raised and we're worshipping.” In the months and years since grieving the stillbirth, Alexa and Carlos held onto their relationship even more. “When her loss happened, it was still a big blow, but [God’s] peace was so evident and so all over our lives, and the way he used her life to ignite our family,” Alexa stated. “I hear about these couples who end up breaking up after the loss of a child and it hurts my heart so much because, for us, it ignited us. It was, like, the fan to the flame that [made us] so much more intentional with each other. Walls were broken.”

Aug 02, 2026
Is Bill Owens Plotting a '60 Minutes' Comeback with Fired Stars? New

Is Bill Owens Plotting a '60 Minutes' Comeback with Fired Stars?

A former boss of “60 Minutes” wants to launch a rival news series with Scott Pelley and other correspondents and producers who have recently exited the iconic show — but insiders are skeptical about whether it can get off the ground, The Post has learned. Bill Owens – who resigned last year as “60 Minutes” executive producer amid a dustup between CBS and President Trump over how a Kamala Harris interview was edited – is looking to raise around $50 million to fund two years’ worth of in-depth and investigative news segments, sources with knowledge said.The lump sum Owens is seeking would bankroll everything from staffing and production to marketing and legal, sources added. Still, for the idea to work, former “60 Minutes” journalists would likely be forced to take a drastic pay cut.Former “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens is looking to launch a streaming news magazine, sources said. Getty Images for Writers Guild of America East“I think they’re asking for too much money,” a source familar with the plan said. “They’re looking at the old ’60 Minutes’ model and they’re all used to mega salaries.”A source close to Owens denied the plans.Still, some insiders speculated that a “60 Minutes”-style venture could potentially capitalize on recent upheaval at the 57-year-old show after CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss cleaned house in recent months.A second source said Owens is angling to enlist the bombastic Pelley, who was fired in June after he tore into Weiss, claiming she was “murdering ‘60 Minutes” during a staff meeting.Indeed, there has been chatter that Pelley’s scorched-earth exit – in which he also slammed the show’s new executive producer Bilton, telling him he’d “never be welcomed” – was partly a ploy to gin up buzz ahead of an upcoming venture.“60 Minutes'” new executive producer Nick Bilton has been scrambling to rebuild the show before it goes to air in September. Joshua BlanchardOwens could also tap other fired “60 Minutes” staffers including ex-correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, former executive producer Tanya Simon and senior producers Guy Campanile and Draggan Mihailovich and Matthew Polevoy, a source with knowledge said.Owens declined to comment. Other former “60 Minutes” staffers couldn’t be reached for comment.As The Post reported last week, the show’s new executive producer Nick Bilton has struggled to hire senior producers and has used interviews with prospective candidates as “therapy sessions” to vent about his own work conditions.Last week, Bilton announced four “new faces” coming to “60 Minutes” — Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips, as well as longtime CBS News journo Norah O’Donnell. Some of the hires have been met with skepticism over their broadcast TV qualifications.Owens shopped the idea of a rival show earlier this year, but hit some snags — including securing money and a platform, sources close to the situation said.Fired “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley has been rumored to be working with Owens on the new venture. AFP via Getty ImagesIn recent weeks, however, fired “60 Minutes” staffers have put together a business plan and pitch deck. The old gang is hoping to produce a documentary-style program for streaming and potentially digital platforms, according to sources.“Rather than a chat show, it will be deeply reported, similar to ‘60 Minutes’,” a source said.Still, Owens and his colleagues face a major problem — namely the stiff costs of producing a “60 Minutes”-type program and the challenge of convincing deep-pocketed streamers like Netflix, Apple and YouTube — or even a TV network like NBC — to foot the bill.“There isn’t a huge appetite,” from major streaming platforms or broadcast networks, said one TV agent.Owens will likely tap fired correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega (center left and center right), as well as former executive producer Tanya Simon (right). CBS via Getty ImagesInsiders have speculated that a prime target for the series would be Netflix, the prospective archrival to CBS owner Paramount Skydance and its pending, $110 billion merger partner Warner Bros Discovery, the owner of HBO Max.“There’s no clamoring on the Netflix side for overall news,” said one former streaming exec. “But for a tightly done show that isn’t too expensive, maybe it could work.”Pivot podcast co-host Scott Galloway has been vocal on his show about why Netflix should hire Pelley and other former “60 Minutes” to create their own version, citing the show’s success.“If I were [Netflix CEO] Ted Sarandos, I would call Scott Pelley and Anderson Cooper, pay them $10 million each, you hire whoever the f you want, including an executive producer and Netflix will put something out called. ‘The Hour,'” he said recently.CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss is revamping “60 Minutes” and has been cleaning house as part of that effort. CBS News via APIf Owens isn’t able to ink a hefty deal with a streamer, he will need to prepare to make his show on a shoestring budget, said one source who works in the digital video space. Building an audience of subscribers — a notoriously difficult prospect — would be also vital to success, the person added. On YouTube, a video with 1 million views typically earns around $5,000 in advertising revenue. One million subscribers can bring in upwards of $1 million a year, and sponsorships can meaningfully increase that amount depending on the sponsor. Owens’ efforts come as Weiss has decimated the show’s staff in a bid to update the program and address criticisms that it was marred by left-wing bias.Pelley had griped that his bosses were trying to interfere with his reports and insert “political bias.” CBS News denied Pelley’s claims and said the edits were part of the normal journalistic process between correspondent and editor.Four of the seven correspondents from last season’s “60 Minutes” exited the program. CBS via Getty ImagesAlthough Owens quit “60 Minutes” last year – before Weiss’ arrival – he too complained about interference from higher ups.The exec quit the lofty gig last year when the show’s parent company Paramount was settling a lawsuit against President Trump over claims of “deceptive editing” of an interview with Harris that aired days before the November 2024 presidential election.As previously reported by The Post, Bilton has been stewing over how he was treated by Pelley and the staff, who applauded the correspondent for standing up to the new boss.Sources told The Post that Bilton’s lack of TV experience is a key issue with higher-ups at CBS, who have expressed concerns that he has “big ideas” but lacks the “skills to get things done,” which has some worrying about the show’s September debut.But there’s no guarantee an Owens-led “60 Minutes” knockoff will be a success.One source pointed to CBS’ attempt to rival HBO’s acclaimed “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” with “60 Minutes Sports,” which it launched in 2013 with Showtime. The show ultimately shuttered in 2017, after failing to build a large enough audience.  “Real Sports,” the sports documentary show ended its 29-year-run in 2023 when Gumbel retired.

Aug 02, 2026
Dolores Catania's Son Frankie Weds in Stunning Portugal Ceremony New

Dolores Catania's Son Frankie Weds in Stunning Portugal Ceremony

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania was one proud mother-of-the groom at her son Frankie Catania’s wedding to his now-wife, Nicole Perricho. Frankie, 27, and Nicole, 31, said “I do” on Saturday, August 1, in a dreamy destination wedding in Portugal, per social media footage shared by guests. For the happy occasion, Nicole was the picture of a blushing bride in her long-sleeved lace ball gown with a matching veil. She later changed into a fitted, strapless sheath for the reception. Frankie, for his part, looked dapped in a khaki-colored suit. Frankie, the son of Dolores, 55, and ex-husband Frank Catania Sr., popped the question to his girlfriend of three years in February 2025. “An absolutely amazing day celebrating such a special engagement,” Frankie wrote via Instagram at the time, announcing their engagement. “Thank you so much to everyone for the congratulations and warm wishes!” In the months leading up to the big day, Dolores offered glimpses of Frankie and Nicole’s planning process. “They want a destination wedding in Portugal,” the Bravolebrity teased during a March 2025 episode of Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast. “So, we'll do that and then he'll have to have something here because my family doesn't leave Paterson [New Jersey]. … I got them to New York [City for Frankie’s proposal], that was far enough, so it's gonna be probably two weddings." When Frankie proposed to Nicole at NYC’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dolores actually hid outside. “Me incognito waiting for the proposal,” the Traitors alum wrote via Instagram Stories, sharing a glimpse of her oversized sunglasses and face mask to go incognito. Dolores has showcased her family’s life publicly after she joined RHONJ for 2016’s season 17. (In addition to Frankie, Dolores and her ex-husband also share daughter Gabrielle.) Dolores and Frank Sr., 61, are now engaged to Paulie Connell and Brittany Mattessich, respectively, and remain cordial. “It wasn’t hard. It came easy after all the fighting,” Dolores exclusively told Us in May 2024 of maintaining a friendly dynamic with her former spouse. “I tell everybody, ‘You’re not going to remember the things you fought about. So, stop fighting [about it]; they’re not important. It’s just not, let things go and just move on with life.’” She added at the time, “I remember all the good memories we’ve had, the trips we’ve taken together [and] the holidays we’ve shared together. Those are my memories of me, Frank and the family after my divorce.”

Aug 02, 2026
Iran's Hormuz Concessions: The Untold Story Behind Trump’s Retreat New

Iran's Hormuz Concessions: The Untold Story Behind Trump’s Retreat

Iran’s negotiators signaled to the US that they could reopen the Strait of Hormuz before President Trump called off massive strikes on the country this weekend, according to reports — but the IRGC is already denying any deal.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Qatari and American diplomats that Tehran was prepared to make concessions on the Strait of Hormuz — including a deal that would allow ships to enter through Iranian waters, and exit via Oman, according to Israel’s N12 and reporter Barak Ravid.However, other Iranian officials are already claiming there’s been no deal involving the strait, where nearly a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil supplies once flowed.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly agreed to concessions on the Strait of Hormuz, but it’s unclear if the IRGC is on board. Getty ImagesIran has carried out sporadic attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to scare off ships. REUTERS“There is no agreement whatsoever regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the reports published on the subject are false,” an Iranian official said told Fars News Agency, which has ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The latest breakdown in the cease-fire deal came after Iran started attacking ships that were navigating Hormuz via a route through Omani waters that the US had opened. Iran has maintained it must be allowed to charge tolls to ships crossing through that strait — thought such a toll would be illegal under international law. Trump indicated that there had been a breakthrough when he opted to hold off on plans to launch a massive, multi-week attack against Iran that was reported to include strikes on critical infrastructure within the Islamic Republic.“[W]e have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to,” Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday.“This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat,” he added. “I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.”President Trump has stressed that the US is still prepared to carry out massive attacks on Iran. AFP via Getty ImagesTrump further threatened that the US “is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II.”Trump’s move also came after he spoke to Saudi leader Muhammad bin Salman, who urged him to hold off on a major strike.Saudi media said MBS “emphasized the need to use the language of dialogue to reduce escalation and the importance of making all possible efforts to achieve a calming.”Oman had also backed the proposal, according to N12, but there are questions about whether Araghchi is in sync with the IRGC — which has pushed to take a harder line than the politicians who are negotiating with the US. The IRGC leadership have frequently blocked deals during negotiations with the US. Trump and his negotiators have long expressed frustration over internal Iranian divisions that have complicated discussions.Trump has repeatedly threatened to carry out massive attacks on Iran before later backing off due to optimism about a breakthrough.

Aug 02, 2026
The Secret Talks That Nearly Reopened the Strait of Hormuz New

The Secret Talks That Nearly Reopened the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s negotiators signaled to the US that they could reopen the Strait of Hormuz before President Trump called off massive strikes on the country this weekend, according to reports — but the IRGC is already denying any deal.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Qatari and American diplomats that Tehran was prepared to make concessions on the Strait of Hormuz — including a deal that would allow ships to enter through Iranian waters, and exit via Oman, according to Israel’s N12 and reporter Barak Ravid.However, other Iranian officials are already claiming there’s been no deal involving the strait, where nearly a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil supplies once flowed.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly agreed to concessions on the Strait of Hormuz, but it’s unclear if the IRGC is on board. Getty ImagesIran has carried out sporadic attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to scare off ships. REUTERS“There is no agreement whatsoever regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the reports published on the subject are false,” an Iranian official said told Fars News Agency, which has ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The latest breakdown in the cease-fire deal came after Iran started attacking ships that were navigating Hormuz via a route through Omani waters that the US had opened. Iran has maintained it must be allowed to charge tolls to ships crossing through that strait — thought such a toll would be illegal under international law. Trump indicated that there had been a breakthrough when he opted to hold off on plans to launch a massive, multi-week attack against Iran that was reported to include strikes on critical infrastructure within the Islamic Republic.“[W]e have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to,” Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday.“This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat,” he added. “I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.”President Trump has stressed that the US is still prepared to carry out massive attacks on Iran. AFP via Getty ImagesTrump further threatened that the US “is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II.”Trump’s move also came after he spoke to Saudi leader Muhammad bin Salman, who urged him to hold off on a major strike.Saudi media said MBS “emphasized the need to use the language of dialogue to reduce escalation and the importance of making all possible efforts to achieve a calming.”Oman had also backed the proposal, according to N12, but there are questions about whether Araghchi is in sync with the IRGC — which has pushed to take a harder line than the politicians who are negotiating with the US. The IRGC leadership have frequently blocked deals during negotiations with the US. Trump and his negotiators have long expressed frustration over internal Iranian divisions that have complicated discussions.Trump has repeatedly threatened to carry out massive attacks on Iran before later backing off due to optimism about a breakthrough.

Aug 02, 2026
Evangelist Whitney Lynn Sparks Controversy After Preaching on Delayed Flight New

Evangelist Whitney Lynn Sparks Controversy After Preaching on Delayed Flight

An Evangelist influencer from Florida was booted from an Alaska Airlines flight on Thursday after preaching to her fellow passengers during a take-off delay. Whitney Lynn, 40, filmed the bizzare scene on Alaska Airlines flight 708 out of Orlando International Airport in a series of Instagram videos, including the moment she was told she was apparently making crew members feel unsafe. The San Diego-bound flight was delayed prior to take off, which is when Lynn, started to preach from the aisle of the plane. Evangelist Whitney Lynn, 40, claims she was kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight for preaching.“I know we’re all waiting. It’s kind of frustrating, right? this wait. But I want to tell you that God’s timing is perfect and God knows everything,” Lynn can be heard saying to the surrounding aircraft passengers in one of the videos. “And maybe he’s sparing us from danger today. So I want you to rest and know that Jesus Christ loves you so much that he died on the cross for your sins,” she continued. In another video, an apparent airline staffer can be seen telling Lynn to gather her belongings and deplane the aircraft. The Evangelist influencer posted a series of videos of the incident on July 30. Instagram/@whitneylynn1“Can you tell me what’s going on? You can’t just tell me to get my stuff and then not tell me what’s going on,” Lynn asked the airport employee.The employee proceeds to tell the Evangelist that the crew don’t “feel safe” with her onboard.“Oh my gosh I didn’t know the message of Jesus Christ was unsafe,” Lynn said. “Wow, do I have any guns or anything like that? No, I don’t.”“So freedom of speech is not safe?” she questions.Lynn claimed it was an act of “spiritual warfare.”As she is gathering her belongings, Lynn says that her preaching is “spiritual warfare” because “demons don’t like the name of Jesus.”The influencer then disembarks the plane and is met by two members of airport upon re-entering the terminal, according to another video. In a statement to The Post, Alaska Airlines said that “prior to the departure of Alaska Airlines Flight 708 from Orlando to San Diego on July 30, our flight crew became increasingly concerned about a guest’s behavior on board the aircraft, which was also affecting other guests”“The passenger was asked to deplane the aircraft for safety reasons. For the foreseeable future, the guest will not be permitted to travel on our flights.”The Evangelist is allegedly temporarily banned from Alaska Airlines and its affiliate airlines following the incident. Instagram/@whitneylynn1Lynn later posted an email she claimed was Alaska Airlines Corporate Security advising that she was temporarily banned from the airline and its affiliates, including Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air Flights. “This decision was made based on reports we received regarding your recent travels with us,” the alleged email says.“Upon conclusion of our investigation, we will reach out to you once again with a final decision.”The Evangelist also claimed on social media that she successfully converted an airport shuttle driver who transported her back to her hotel that day — and prayed with a man she later met at the hotel’s front desk.“Looking back, I can clearly see God’s hand in it all. What seemed like a setback became an opportunity for people to hear the gospel and give their lives to Christ,” Lynn wrote.The Post reached out to Orlando Police Department but did not immediately hear back. 

Aug 02, 2026
Hannah Orval Opens Up About Heartbreaking Losses with Patrick Murtagh New

Hannah Orval Opens Up About Heartbreaking Losses with Patrick Murtagh

Former NFL player and Aussie Rules football star Patrick Murtagh and his girlfriend, Hannah Orval, endured the ramifications of a pregnancy loss one year before their baby boy was born sleeping. “From the outside it can feel like everyone is blessed with their pregnancies, able to carry a child time after time without struggle,” Orval, 27, wrote to fans via Instagram in May. “Though I have come to understand it is just that we don’t talk about the other side of it. And personally we couldn’t at the time either so I understand why. But now I want to bring light to something that I hope no two people ever feel alone in again.” Orval and Murtagh, 26, announced in a joint statement on Friday, July 31, that their baby son Meelo Michael Murtagh entered the world stillborn. “Meelo Michael Murtagh, born into this big world early and sleeping. ���� he will forever be the biggest missing piece of the rest of our story. to be a family for even just for a day was irreplaceable,” the couple wrote. “Childbirth, I would do it over again every day in every lifetime to meet him. we are absolutely devestated [SIC], but forever our biggest achievement in life.” Later, the influencer penned a personal letter to Meelo where she wrote that it was “a dream for a lifetime of being” his mother. “I walk you through your next life too because I’ll always be your mumma,” Orval vowed via her Instagram Stories. “My heart will forever be frozen in time to the day we met you. Your little fingers, your little toes, your daddy’s nose.” Calling childbirth “the most sacred thing” she’d experienced, Orval reached out to other mothers who have lost children. “The pain that we, as mothers, would choose to go through over and over again in every lifetime. Nothing could ever prepare you for the feeling of your baby touching your skin for the first time, now I understand,” she wrote. “Though we are strong as mothers to bare these children, I [now] understood more in that moment the real power of who we choose to have kids with.” Two months before the loss of Meelo, Orval revealed in a powerful Instagram post that she and the athlete previously suffered a pregnancy loss in 2025. “Last year we were so excited to be having our daughter. Our first child, our first pregnancy. We also then simultaneously carried the grief of a missed miscarriage,” she recalled. “Unfortunately at our 12.5 week scan we were made aware her heartbeat could no longer be found. She had unfortunately stopped growing the week prior & I had shown no signs of miscarriage. My body had not told me in any way so we were utterly shocked by the news.” Orval clarified that the heartbreaking news came during a period of tremendous upheaval in her and Patrick’s lives as he was deep into training for the NFL. (Patrick signed with the Denver Broncos practice squad in August 2025 after being waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars that May.) “A different country, a new state, a new team, a new bunch of faces. Just us two to carry something so great. Timelines, decisions, surgeries, recovery, grief. It truely [SIC] was a cruel experience and I want to give my heart to the many that face this,” she wrote. She went on, “To carry both life and death. It does something profound to you. I craved the comfort of knowing other people had the same struggle, the same story. Though I didn’t want that experience for anyone else, I did want to know it wasn’t my fault, that I was not alone. I did everything right? Why us?” Orval stressed that she was sharing her story so any couples going through similarly traumatic experiences will know that they aren’t alone. “I by no means share this to scare anyone but I do want people to feel seen, to understand it is not their fault. They aren’t alone in that story, that grief or that loneliness,” she noted. “I hope this can open up conversation about the struggles many face. That it encourages women and men to both lean on their people for support during times of grief and struggle. You are never alone.” She poignantly concluded her by post, writing, “The first piece of us is a piece that will always be missing.” If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

Aug 02, 2026
New Mexico Tops the List as America's Kinkiest State!

New Mexico Tops the List as America's Kinkiest State!

Who’s been a naughty state? Turns out New Mexico is the most sexually adventurous state, driven by an astronomical 10,585 racy Google searches per 1,000 people and 6.5 visits to the adult store per every million people each month. The Land of Enchantment counts BDSM, swinging and making whoopee outdoors as favorites pastimes as they sex it up on an average of 2.06 times a week.A new survey reveals which are the kinkiest states in the US. Jack Forbes/ NY PostTheir Kink Score tops the list with an zipper-popping 91.6.Oregon is second with a score of 85.93, fueled by the nation’s highest rate of adult store visits at 11.3 trips per one million adults, while Arkansas (83.67) lands in third place, thanks to a healthy mix of bedroom activity and online curiosity.These two states’ secret antics include virtual sex, group sex and swinging with some good old-fashioned voyeurism thrown in.The new study conducted by Say It With A Condom ranked every state by quantifying everything from how many times residents get it on each week to searches for sexy online content and visits to adult-only stores.New Mexico leads the way as the kinkiest state in the US, with Oregon and Arkansas coming in close behind. georgerudy – stock.adobe.comRounding out the top 10 are Vermont (81.64), North Dakota (76.75), New Hampshire (70.10), Connecticut (69.71), Washington (67.75), Rhode Island (66.75) and Alaska (66.02), an icy state with red-hot bedrooms that engage in role playing and S&M.Alaska reports the highest average sex frequency of any state at 2.81 times per week, while Vermont and North Dakota stand out for their enormous appetite for kink-related Google searches, with more than 1,000 searches per 10,000 residents.New Yorkers were surprisingly vanilla.Sex-minded folks in the Big Apple admit they get a kick out of racy virtual sex. rotozey – stock.adobe.comThe Empire State lands at 21st, with a Kink Score of 52.05. New Yorkers report having sex 1.39 times a week, slightly above the national average of 1.08, while making 432 kink-related searches per 10,000 people.The Big Apple did secretly admit to indulging in a touch of sadism, virtual sex and voyeurism.Across the Hudson, New Jersey finishes a squeaky clean 43rd with a Kink Score of 32.74. Garden State residents average 1.21 sexual encounters per week, but record only 350 kink-related searches per 10,000 people and 1.1 monthly visits to adult stores per one million adults.New Yorkers who responded to the survey admitted they enjoyed voyeurism. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesFolks from the Big Apple also admitted a touch of sadism spices up their sex lives. Getty Images/iStockphotoThe uninhibited Jersey guys and gals admit they love to indulge in exhibitionism.The cowboys and cowgirls of Texas are America’s most straight-laced folks, earning a score of just 22.74.Pssst: Although its called The Lone Star State, those Texans are privately — and shockingly — into orgies, according to the survey.A large number of survey respondents told surveyors that BDSM was one of their secret turn ons. rotozey – stock.adobe.comIt’s joined in the bottom five by Florida (23.35), Tennessee (23.97), Georgia (26.52) and Mississippi (27.36).One thing most states report they won’t indulge in: Public Sex. Very few Americans like an audience.The biggest surprise is that many of the largest states failed to live up to their fast-living reputations.California ranked only 40th with a Kink Score of 34.16, while Florida finished 49th. But The Sunshine State does like to steam it up in the boudoir with BDSM, masochism with a sprinkle of … you guessed it, golden showers.“Sex is one of those topics people are endlessly curious about but still don’t always feel comfortable talking about openly. This study shows that interest in sex and kink is common across the US and that people are searching for these topics in every state,” Benjamin Sherman, CEO of Say It With A Condom, told The Post.“The key thing is that sex should always involve consent, communication, and protection. If people are exploring something new, they should feel able to talk honestly with their partner and make safe choices.”

Aug 02, 2026
Lindsay Hubbard's Comeback: Why Everyone's Talking About Her Bold New Chapter

Lindsay Hubbard's Comeback: Why Everyone's Talking About Her Bold New Chapter

For years, “Activated Lindsay” was something Summer House viewers braced themselves for. Now, they can’t get enough. After a decade of unforgettable feuds, messy breakups and some of reality TV’s most iconic one-liners, Lindsay Hubbard is finally having the last laugh. The star is in the midst of a full-blown renaissance as fans who once questioned her are now celebrating her unfiltered takes, viral reunion moments and unapologetic social media clapbacks. “[It’s] validating after so many years of having my character attacked,” Hubbard (a.k.a. Mother Hubbard to her stans) says of getting her long-awaited flowers. “People finally understand [me]. They’re like, ‘Oh, OK, Lindsay’s a strong, hardworking girl who doesn’t take s*** from anyone.’” The newfound support comes after one of the most transformative — and turbulent — chapters of her life. In the span of two years, Hubbard, 39, endured a broken engagement to costar Carl Radke, welcomed daughter Gemma, now 18 months, navigated another brutal split weeks after giving birth and balanced single motherhood while filming not one but two Bravo series. As if that weren’t enough, she also found herself with a front-row seat to the reality TV scandal of 2026, as it was revealed that Amanda Batula had secretly been dating her best friend Ciara Miller’s ex West Wilson behind everyone’s back. The revelation set off a firestorm that fractured friendships, dominated headlines and left everyone asking: What’s next for Summer House? The good news: The show (which just scored its first Emmy nom!) and Hubbard are coming back, and she says she’s finally feeling like herself again. “You can always tell when something’s a bit off,” Hubbard says of navigating life as a newly single first-time mom. “Now I’m firing on all cylinders.” (Need proof? Just look at the tough love she gave Batula in the Summer House aftermath episode.) “I’m like, ‘F*** it,’” she says. “I don’t care anymore; I say what I feel.” Hubbard tells Us Weekly more about her triumphant return for season 11 of ˆ — “I am so back, baby!” — her spinoff In The City and her recently stacked dating roster. Congrats on the Emmy nod! How did you react? I screamed and I ran a lap around my apartment. I texted Kyle [Cooke] and Carl on a group text first, then our editors and our executives. My messages were filled with a lot of caps, exclamation marks and extra letters. This has been a good year for you so far. Do you feel a shift? I do. It’s a culmination of so many things. I had a heavy couple of years, going through [breakups]. I became a mom and did back-to-back TV shows. There was obviously a big scandal in the middle of it, which was very consuming, but there were some positives that came out of it. I’ve gotten lighter. Was there a specific moment when you felt something lift? I started feeling like myself a few months ago. I said, “OK, I’m in a good groove.” I have my mom cadence down and scheduling with Gemma and work. You seem to have less of a filter. I say what I feel, and if you don’t like it, don’t follow me. In the beginning, with the scandal, we couldn’t really say anything. We had to wait for the reunion. So Threads and Instagram were my outlets. I do feel activated in a really positive way. I’m also goofy and funny, and I’ve obviously found my softer side since having Gemma. We can be all of these things. That’s why I’m here and why we’ve been here for 10 years. People are seeing a more well-rounded version of you. You have me on Summer House, which is my fun weekend vacation side, and then on In The City, you see my everyday life. I’m the girl who works my ass off day in and day out, sometimes seven days a week, and being a mom. But I’m also that fun, young-hearted person in Kyle’s DJ booth, fist pumping and being the hype woman. You look amazing. What are you doing workout-wise? It’s hard [because] my focus is being a mom, working and then trying to fit in a date, so working out has taken a back seat. For me and Kyle, it’s like the less sleep we get, the more drinks we consume… somehow things go in the opposite direction in a positive way. How are you feeling about turning 40 in August? I feel so good about entering my 20 times two decade! [Laughs.] I don’t feel 40. Fifty years ago, everyone who was 40 looked 80 with gray, curly hair — like perms and rollers and stuff — we don’t look like that anymore. I am happy to be leaving behind [all of the] heartbreak of my 30s, [which was a] journey that took my entire 30s to figure out. That’s the one area of my life that I’m more cautious moving through because I have Gemma. Is it comforting to feel like you’ve figured so much out at this point? It’s comforting and exciting. I’ve been burned in a lot in my relationships, but I’m so glad none of them worked out. [Laughs.] I have the love of my life with Gemma, and if I’m going to make another big decision [like] a full-blown relationship, I’m going to take my time figuring that out. Is it hard to trust men? Men are interesting creatures. I try not to take my past traumas into any of my next relationships. Are you looking for love? I’m enjoying not being locked down. [Laughs.] I’m already locked down as a mom and at work, so I don’t have the energy to commit fully to any one person. You’ve talked about having a roster of guys — do you have one now? Great — now they’re all going to see this and break up with me [when they] realize they’re not the only ones! This is why it’s hard to date, because I have to answer questions like this! [Laughs.] I’m working on the roster. A lot of them are long-distance right now, and I like that. It seems like you have that with country singer Dustin Lynch — we saw you guys hang out on In The City. Do you prefer long distance because the guys can just come and go? I would love for them to come and go! [Laughs.] Dustin and I are just friends. I love that guy; he’s such a great person. Frank [Acosta, cofounder of Manhattan Milk, a.k.a. Frank the Milkman] is long-distance — he lives here, but he also lives in Miami, and he travels so much for work. But we talk every day. He also sells tequila. I always say, “Baby needs milk, mama needs tequila,” so he’s a great fit. You’re open about sex and how you waited a long time after having Gemma. What’s the latest with that? I’m not a virgin anymore. [Laughs.] [Now I’m] like, “OK, when’s the next time?” I’ve always been a very confident, sex-positive person. I bought condoms, so that’s good, and I know when I’m ovulating at all times, so [it’s a] no on those days, but I haven’t really had that much sex. It’s quite a tragedy! Do you think you’ll eventually be ready for something serious again? I do. I love companionship, I love operating as a team, probably from all the team sports I played growing up. I would love a partner that fits well into my life. I’m not looking for that right now… but I’ve come out of the fog and I have more clarity on where life is going for me and Gemma. How do you meet guys? I’m not on the dating apps, and I don’t really go out to bars for funsies, so it really does take, like, someone setting me up. Or I’ll reconnect with someone I have history with. Do potential partners have to be OK with being in the public eye? One hundred percent. I don’t want to be in a position where I have to choose between a guy and my career, so I’m very clear from the beginning that if you want to be in my life, you have to be OK with me being in the public eye and filming with me because it’s my real life. How is coparenting with your ex? We’re in such a great place, better than we’ve ever been, and he’s such a great father and her relationship with him is so special. We communicate very well, so we’re nailing coparenting at the moment. Hopefully, it stays that way. You guys split shortly after Gemma was born. What was that like? Anybody who’s had a kid can understand what life is like six, seven weeks postpartum. [Add] a breakup and transitioning very quickly into coparenting and mediation and trying to work out custody and finding apartments that are [close] but not too close. [Laughs.] It was one of the hardest years of my life, and I don’t say that lightly because I’ve been through a lot of s***. What was the heaviest point for you? The day we broke up, I was at a restaurant next to [costar] Yvonne [Najor]’s apartment, and I was like, “I’m coming over.” I left my breast pumps at home, and I needed tequila, so she’s literally helping me hand-express the milk out of my boobs into a big bowl on my lap. What a friend! We do have such a beautiful, interesting friendship. She’s usually helping me sort out my love drama, and I’m usually helping her sort out her career stuff. She always tells me, “You’re so good at making money, but you suck at love.” I’m like, “Cool, thanks!” What do you think you learned from everything you’ve been through? You’re a lot stronger than you think. The way I react when someone takes a hit on me — here we go, why am I f**king Tony Soprano? [Laughs.] I’m not the person who crawls under my sheets. Now I’m putting my boxing gloves on because we’re about to go, and when I’m in the ring, you can take all the punches and I’m going to stand there until you wear yourself out. Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Very much so. It wasn’t my first choice to be a single mom. I thought we were going to figure it out, but I’m never going to force anyone to be with me. I have the resources and the work ethic to be a provider, and I’m happy she can watch me work hard and be a positive, important role model. Gemma makes her debut on In The City — was it a big deal for you to show her face? We film the show, and it comes out [about] 10 months later, so she looks completely different now than she did then. We have her for a certain period until her features become more permanent and she starts going to school. Becoming a mom was single-handedly the most important role I’ve taken on, so I’m happy to be able to share that part of my journey with the world. You sat down with Us shortly after your engagement to Carl ended, and you were very emotional. Do you recognize that Lindsay? That feels like 15 lifetimes ago. When I talked to you guys about that breakup, I was very unclear about the future; I had no idea where anything was going. You’re returning to Summer House for season 11. Yay! I’m excited to spend a hot toddler summer with Gemma every other weekend, and then a hot MILF summer with my friends when she’s with her dad. Any hesitation about coming back? Filming two shows back-to-back is not for the weak. I feel blessed to share my life with the world, but there hasn’t really been an “off” moment for me over the past couple of years. I basically have two speeds: mom life and work life. So, I wouldn’t say there was hesitation in sitting this season out, but as long as mama can get a mini vacation somewhere in there to breathe and rest, I should be good! What do you think the vibe will be? Pretty much everyone is single, which is very old-school Summer House, and we’re all ready to put this scandal behind us. It’s going to be a good time. Is it hard to rehash the scandal? The horse is already dead, and we can only beat it so many times. It was a very complex betrayal for many different reasons. We could be talking about it for years to come — I hope not, but it could happen. How do you feel about Amanda and West not returning? It’s the right decision. We need positive, fun vibes. Even if people wanted to hate-watch or watch it for the cringe, I don’t think it’d be fun for anyone else. You and Kyle gave an interview in Cannes in late June, where he said he wanted West to return. What did you make of that? [That day,] Kyle had just rolled out of bed with somebody still in his bed. I was operating on two brain cells, and he was operating on one, so I wouldn’t trust anything we said. [Laughs.] Do you feel like you have closure on that whole situation? Oh, I had closure right after my conversation with Amanda on the aftermath episode. How are you and Amanda now? I haven’t really spoken to her. We filmed the reunion for In the City, and we were good and pleasant. We all went out to a bar afterward, and she was there, which I was actually shocked by, but I haven’t spoken to her since. It seems like [she and West] are traveling a lot. Everyone needs a break, and that’s OK. Where does West go from here? I don’t think [he goes] anywhere from here. He got some very bad advice from some very bad PR people and friends. He should take a break. Would you feel comfortable filming with Amanda and West if they joined In The City later on? If I can film with my ex-fiancé, who broke my heart on television in the most publicly humiliating way, I’m fine with a scandal that didn’t directly involve me. But I don’t think the fans are comfortable with that. And I’m not trying to piss our fans off. Lessons were learned during the Scandoval situation. Have you had moments where you wanted off the show? There were some hard seasons, but I’m a strong bitch. You can’t out-trauma the trauma I’ve already been through. You’ve had issues with Danielle Olivera going back to 2019. [In episode 1 of In The City, Hubbard claimed Olivera hooked up with Radke after their first split in season 4, and later had a “diabolical meltdown” after not being involved in Carl’s season 7 proposal.] How did you feel when you found out she joined the show? I found out the day before we started filming. I was like, “I’m sorry. What’s happening?” How’s your friendship now? We’re in a good place. I called her from France when I found out that she [and boyfriend Eoin Heavey] had baby Aiden. I called Eoin’s phone, and they answered, and they were so excited. Georgina and Yvonne and I sent them flowers to their hospital room. I’m excited for this new chapter for her. You’ve been on Summer House for 10 years! What would you tell your 2016 self? Trust the universe and be authentically you. For anyone who might want to be on reality TV, you just have to be yourself. That’s why you’re getting that opportunity. Any regrets? I try not to have too many regrets, even if I’m embarrassed by my actions. I just learn and adjust and grow as a human. What are you most excited about currently? Last year was a very intense year for me. I’m excited to have a lighter summer where I am fully present and engaged, whether that’s my time with Gemma or with my friends at the house. What do you hope to accomplish in the next 10 years? No more timelines. As long as we’re happy and healthy, and I can provide for my baby, we’re good. I don’t have a lot of expectations. I know who I am at my core and that I’m a hardworking individual with a lot to give to the world. I’m just going to keep doing that, and everything will fall into place. For more on Lindsay Hubbard, watch the exclusive video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly — on newsstands tomorrow.

Aug 02, 2026