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Mayor Mamdani's Rent Freeze Move Sparks Heated Debate in NYC New

Mayor Mamdani's Rent Freeze Move Sparks Heated Debate in NYC

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board approved Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s key campaign promise to “freeze the rent” on Thursday — in a move that landlord advocates slammed as “an absolute farce.”The board passed a rent freeze on both one-year and two-year leases for the Big Apple’s roughly 1 million rent-stabilized units in a 7-1 vote. Arpit Gupta, an appointee of Mamdani’s immediate predecessor, Mayor Eric Adams, was the one no vote.It came hours after the public resignation of one of the RGB’s nine members, Christina Smyth, who accused the panel of ignoring its own data during the lengthy process to decide whether to adjust rents — claiming the decision was made “last year on the campaign trail.” A rally in support of a rent freeze outside the El Museo Del Barrio in Manhattan before the New York City Rent Guidelines Board hearing on June 25, 2026. REUTERSThe New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted to enact a freeze on one-year and two-year leases in rent-stabilized units. REUTERSThe board “stopped being a fact-finding body” and was rebuilt “to deliver a rent freeze” no matter what, Smyth, one of two landlord advocates on the board, wrote in her scathing resignation letter.A woman holds a sign that reads, “Freeze the rent: No increases on all leases.” Kevin C. Downs for NY PostMembers of the Rent Guidelines Board listen as tenants and housing advocates rally outside ahead of the board’s final vote on proposed rent increases for New York City’s rent-stabilized apartments, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in New York. Kevin C. Downs for NY PostHousing advocates hold up a sign that reads “Rent freeze now.” Kevin C. Downs for NY Post“Everything else has been theater,” she wrote. “The hearings, the reports, the public comment, the data. None of it was ever going to change the result.”Smyth was one of three members appointed by Adams. Mamdani appointed the other six members after taking office this year.Hizzoner has repeatedly claimed that the board is independent, noting it had been conducting “both fact finding as well as testimonies” for months before the highly anticipated vote.An activist speaking at the rent freeze rally. REUTERSThe board’s decision fulfills Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s promise to “freeze the rent” in New York City rent-stabilized units. REUTERS“This is a historic victory for New York City tenants. After reviewing the data and hearing from New Yorkers across the city, the independent RGB has delivered a freeze on one-year leases, and the first-ever freeze on two-year leases in our city’s history,” Mamdani said in a statement after the win.“This is the relief that working people across our city deserve,” he added.The vote passed 7-1. Kevin C. Downs for NY PostArpit Gupta, an Eric Adams appointee, was the only one who voted no. Kevin C. Downs for NY PostThe vote, during a meeting at El Museo del Barrio in Upper Manhattan, sparked an eruption of cheers from the crowd of mostly tenant groups.But landlords have been sounding the alarm for months on the dangers of a rent freeze while costs continue to skyrocket.A report released by the Rent Guidelines Board in April showed rent-stabilized housing insurance soared 10.5% in 2026 year over year, while fuel and maintenance rose 11% and 6%, respectively.The decision comes after a member of the RGB, Christina Smyth, stepped down from the panel. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post“The resignation of the only principled RGB member and the board’s only meaningful advocate for small owners validated our greatest fear, that the majority Mamdani-appointed RGB would cave to the political demands of City Hall,” said Ann Korchak, board president of the Small Property Owners of New York.James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, also blasted the rent freeze as a “terrible decision.”“The Rent Guidelines Board ignored its own data and made a terrible decision tonight. Older rent-stabilized buildings are already struggling under rising operating costs, yet the Board chose to disregard those realities,” Whelan said in a statement. “This decision will mean less investment in maintenance and repairs, accelerating the deterioration of the housing stock that millions of New Yorkers call home. Tonight’s vote may be politically popular, but it will make New York’s housing crisis worse.”An activist’s bedazzled “Freeze the Rent!” hat outside the meeting site. REUTERSMaksim Wynn, a Mamdani-appointed landlord representative, gave a lengthy speech at the meeting acknowledging landlords’ struggles — but ultimately said the rent freeze was in their best interest.“There is a substantial subset of housing stock in distress,” Wynn told the crowd. “Still, a 0% increase on one- and two-year leases is in landlords’ best interest.”The RGB has only frozen the rent three times in its history — all under Mayor Bill de Blasio, in 2015, 2016 and again in 2020, and all for one-year timeframes.Mamdani’s political home, the Democratic Socialists of America, was already touting the win on Thursday ahead of the vote. “Just days after our candidates sweep their elections, we’re going to deliver a rent freeze for millions of New Yorkers!”Mamdani unveiled a plan in April for a new, privately run, city-backed insurance program aimed at reducing costs in rent-stabilized buildings. But City Hall has yet to release key details on the initiative set to launch in 2027.

Jun 26, 2026
US Strikes Iran Following Attack on Cargo Ship New

US Strikes Iran Following Attack on Cargo Ship

23:06 | 26 Qershor 2026 Forcat e Komandës Qendrore të Shteteve të Bashkuara (CENTCOM) kryen sulme ndaj Iranit më 26 qershor, si një përgjigje e fuqishme ndaj sulmit të djeshëm kundër një anijeje tregtare që po kalonte nëpër Ngushticën e Hormuzit.Avionët amerikanë goditën objekte iraniane për ruajtjen e raketave dhe dronëve, si dhe pozicione të radarëve bregdetarë, pasi Irani goditi më 25 qershor anijen M/V Ever Lovely me një dron vetëshkatërrues. Anija e mallrave, me flamur të Singaporit, ishte duke dalë nga Ngushtica e Hormuzit përgjatë bregdetit të Omanit në momentin e sulmit iranian.Agresioni i pajustifikuar i forcave iraniane ndaj transportit tregtar përbën një shkelje të qartë të armëpushimit. Për më tepër, sjellja e rrezikshme e Iranit minon lirinë e lundrimit, ndërsa tregtia ndërkombëtare po zhvillohet gjithnjë e më shumë përmes këtij korridori jetik të transportit global.“Forcat e CENTCOM-it vazhdojnë të koordinojnë dhe mbështesin kalimin e sigurt të anijeve tregtare që tranzitojnë nëpër Ngushticën e Hormuzit. Ushtria amerikane mbetet e pranishme dhe vigjilente për të garantuar që të gjitha aspektet e marrëveshjes me Iranin të respektohen, zbatohen dhe të mbeten plotësisht në fuqi”, thuhet në njoftim nga Komanda Qendrore e Shteteve të Bashkuara (CENTCOM).

Jun 26, 2026
Tension Escalates: US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Drone Attack New

Tension Escalates: US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Drone Attack

LiveTrump said Iran shot at least four drones at ships in the waterway.Last Updated: June 26, 2026, 4:47 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived over the weekend at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland, where they entered negotiations aimed at a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding signed last week by both countries.Key HeadlinesJun 25, 2026, 8:27 PM EDTJun 25, 2026, 3:40 PM EDTJun 25, 2026, 2:39 PM EDTJun 25, 2026, 2:39 PM EDTJun 24, 2026, 7:52 PM EDTJun 24, 2026, 4:34 PM EDTHere's how the news is developing. 8 minutes agoUS strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack: CENTCOMU.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command."The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran's dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor," CENTCOM said in a statement.The U.S. on Friday targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites, CENTCOM said.The strikes are ongoing, according to a U.S. official.The strikes were announced shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "you're going to find out" if the U.S. will respond. 45 minutes agoTrump on whether US will respond after Iranian drone strike: 'You're going to find out'After President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire for shooting drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, he told reporters in the Oval Office that "you'll have to find out" when asked if Iran will face any consequences. Asked by ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott if he considered the ceasefire to still be in place, Trump responded that he didn't "like the fact" that they shot four drones, one of which damaged a ship. "They shouldn't be doing that. So you'll find out. I mean, you’ll find out exactly," he continued.Asked if the U.S. will respond, Trump said, "You're going to find out."2 hours and 51 minutes agoRubio says agreement a 'framework for lasting peace'Secretary of State Rubio said the agreement reached Friday between Israel and Lebanon "begins to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security."He thanked the people in the room for their work but acknowledged there was still a long road ahead of them."As I told all the parties here today, it's the beginning of the beginning. There's a lot of work ahead," Rubio said at the State Department. "We don't in any way underestimate the difficulty of the task ahead, but we understand the importance of it, how vital it is."Secretary of State Marco Rubio applauds as (L/R, front row) Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, State Department Chief of Staff Daniel Holler, and Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement at the Department of State in Washington, June 26, 2026.Ken Cedeno/ReutersRubio held calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to get the framework agreement over the finish line and joined the talks in person Friday morning, according to a U.S. official.The agreement is expected to include immediate action by both sides, including limited withdrawals from Israeli forces.Despite the signing of the agreement, there is still no guarantee that Hezbollah will abide by its terms.-ABC News' Shannon Kingston3 hours and 46 minutes agoLebanon-Israel framework agreement expected to be signed Friday: SourceA framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is expected to be signed Friday night in Washington, an Israeli source familiar with the matter told ABC News.Representatives of Israel and Lebanon made significant progress on the fourth day of talks on Friday, according to two sources familiar with the developments. Both sides agreed to a ceasefire framework in early June, according to the sources.-ABC News' Jordana Miller and Shannon Kingston

Jun 26, 2026
Why States Are Refusing to Join Trump's Great American State Fair New

Why States Are Refusing to Join Trump's Great American State Fair

A growing number of states are declining to send official delegations to President Donald Trump’s “Great American State Fair,” a centerpiece of celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.At least 10 states—Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Pennsylvania—have confirmed they will not officially participate.The decisions, which come as the event has opened on the National Mall, have exposed political and logistical tensions surrounding what organizers had billed as a unifying national showcase.A Growing List of Opt-Out StatesThe 16-day "Great American State Fair" kicked off on June 25 across the National Mall and will run through July 10, promising to bring state-themed pavilions, movie screenings, musical performances, military flyovers and even a daily rodeo. The fair is being organized by Freedom 250, the Trump-aligned nonprofit behind several semi quincentennial events.But as the event beings, officials from the group of states declining to participate, which are majority Democratic-led states, have pointed to a mix of practical concerns and unease about the event’s framing.Several states, including Massachusetts, North Carolina, Illinois and Connecticut, cited budget pressures or competing priorities, while Maine officials pointed to scheduling constraints during a busy summer season.Rhode Island declined involvement citing that "staff are also supporting many other 250-related events across the state at the same time as the State Fair." Similarly, Vermont has declined to participate, instead focusing on local celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary, making it the only Republican-governed state to decline involvement so far.In Oregon, officials went further. In a statement to KATU News, Gov. Tina Kotek's office said Oregon withdrew because of "the cost of participating in the Fair and growing concerns that the event in Washington, D.C. is shaping up to be a more partisan affair than originally presented."Newsweek reached out to the Oregon governor’s office via email for comment.All but one of the states that have opted out are led by Democratic governors, a detail that has added to the perception of a partisan divide around the event, even as organizers insist it is nonpartisan. Despite the refusals, organizers have said every state will still be represented in some form, whether through tourism boards, companies or cultural groups, rather than official state government participation.Newsweek reached out to Freedom250 via email for comment.Pennsylvania Adds to the TrendPennsylvania—a key historical state in the nation’s founding—is the latest to become part of the broader non-participation trend, drawing attention given its symbolic role in any semi quincentennial celebration.“This president routinely makes patriotism partisan and personal—and it shouldn’t be that way,” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said in an interview with the New Republic.Newsweek reached out to the Pennsylvania governor’s office via email for comment.Artists Drop OutThe state-level pullback comes alongside a separate controversy involving the event’s entertainment lineup.Several high-profile performers—including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day & The Time and The Commodores—withdrew from the event shortly after being announced.In some cases, artists said they had initially agreed to perform under the impression the event would be nonpartisan, before later distancing themselves.In a statement online, McBride wrote: “I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading.”Young MC shared a similar social post, writing: “I have informed my agents that I will not be performing at the Freedom 250 event. The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event. And despite the claims by the organizers that the event is non-partisan, SPIN magazine describes it as Trump-backed. I hope to perform in D.C. in the near future at an event that is not so politically charged.”Wider reporting indicates that a majority of the original lineup dropped out within days, compounding the challenges facing organizers in the run-up to the fair.The opening concert on June 24 was ultimately replaced with a more rally-style event headlined by President Donald Trump with music from the United States Marine Band. During the opening, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy began his speech by saying: “Round of applause for our military band and singers, way better than those libtards that canceled on us.”Exhibit Setups Vary Across the FairOrganizers have said the fair would feature exhibits representing all 50 states and U.S. territories, designed as a nationwide showcase of culture, tourism and industry.As the state fair opened earlier this week, some appear to reflect that ambition. Certain states have created large and fully developed installations, including branded structures and, in some cases, interactive elements such as digital or augmented reality displays.However, the scale and content of exhibits varies significantly. Images shared by journalists on site show that set-ups for states including Maine and Connecticut included little more than two chairs and signage....Similar pictures of emptier exhibits for states like Hawaii and Alaska have emerged since the opening with set ups involving simple chairs and even just a small table in one case.It is unclear whether the variation in exhibit scale is linked to state’s decisions not to send official delegations, though some states with smaller set-ups like Hawaii and Alaska have not publicly suggested they won't send delegations.Organizers have said all states will still be represented in some form, though the consistency and scope of that representation appears to differ across the site.A separate online flashpoint has also emerged around the event’s opening ceremony, after a viral video appeared to show attendees leaving midway through Trump’s speech on the National Mall. Clips shared widely shared on X and viewed hundreds of thousands of times, shows a steady flow of people moving away from the stage area during the June 24 address, prompting debate over crowd engagement and turnout.Contact Newsweek editors on this story: John Fitzpatrick and Emma Lee-Sang.Update 06/26/26 06:40 a.m. ET: This story was updated with additional information.

Jun 26, 2026
Venezuelan Mother's Heroic Act During Earthquake Captures Hearts New

Venezuelan Mother's Heroic Act During Earthquake Captures Hearts

19:25 | 26 Qershor 2026 Një nënë venezueliane ka vdekur ndërsa po shpëtonte vajzën e saj gjatë tërmeteve që goditën vendin, sipas bashkëshortit të saj, futbollistit Héctor Bello, dhe mediave lokale.Bello shkroi në Instagram se “dashuria e tij e çmuar”, e identifikuar nga mediat venezueliane si bashkëshortja e tij Andrea, i shpëtoi jetën fëmijës së tyre të vogël gjatë dy tërmeteve të fuqishme.“Do t’i tregoj historinë se si e shpëtove, dashuria ime – si dhe jetën tënde për vajzën tonë, si ishe një grua e guximshme që nuk e braktise kurrë, edhe kur more frymën e fundit”, shkroi ai në postimin e tij.Ekipet e shpëtimit po vijojnë kërkimet në rrënoja për të gjetur të mbijetuar pas tërmeteve të dyfishta pranë kryeqytetit Karakas, që kanë lënë të paktën 589 viktima dhe 2,980 të plagosur.Në një seri postimesh, Bello tha se kishte udhëtuar drejt Karakasit, ku vajza e tij po trajtohej në spital.“Vajza ime dhe tezja e saj janë mirë, ato nuk do të dalin sot nga spitali – do të qëndrojnë aty. Faleminderit shumë që më mbështetët gjatë kësaj dhimbjeje të madhe”, shkroi ai.Në një tjetër postim në Instagram, ai shtoi: “Si t’ia shpjegoj vajzës se humbe jetën për të shpëtuar të sajën dhe se unë nuk isha aty për të bërë asgjë? Si ta shpjegoj? Më jep forcë tani.”Organizata lokale Cumaná de Campeones konfirmoi gjithashtu vdekjen, duke njoftuar se partnerja e futbollistit Héctor Bello “Kike”, me origjinë nga Cumaná, u gjet e vdekur në rrënoja pas tërmetit.Sipas saj, vajza e çiftit i ka mbijetuar shembjes së ndërtesës ku banonte familja.Autoritetet po raportojnë për viktima të tjera dhe të zhdukur pas katastrofës që goditi vendin të mërkurën.

Jun 26, 2026
Why Is Access to This Page Suddenly Denied? New

Why Is Access to This Page Suddenly Denied?

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Jun 26, 2026
Blue Ivy Channels Beyoncé with Iconic Hairstyle at NYC Event New

Blue Ivy Channels Beyoncé with Iconic Hairstyle at NYC Event

Blue Ivy Carter looked like her famous mom with a high-ponytail braid in New York City on Thursday. JosiahW / BACKGRIDBlue Ivy Carter looked exactly like mom Beyoncé as she stood by Jay-Z’s side in New York City on Thursday.Arriving at her dad’s “Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z30” pop up event in the city that never sleeps as the performer’s date for the evening, Blue kept it casual when it came to her sartorial choices.Wearing a Fear of God Jay-Z hoodie with light-wash Jaded London jeans, the 14-year-old pulled her hair back in a high ponytail braid that’s reminiscent of one of Beyoncé’s most iconic looks.The long braid boasted an ombré tone, turning from dark brunette to platinum blonde by the time it reached her waist.The 14-year-old channeled Beyoncé with her slick-back look. JosiahW / BACKGRIDFrom the red carpet to the stage, Queen Bey has been known to rock an extra-long ponytail braid on the regular. WireImageBlue accessorized with a few stacked rings and wore her thick-frame eyeglasses.Beyoncé has been known to rock the powerful hairstyle on many an occasion — from the red carpet to the stage — and even famously whipped it around almost like a prop and part of her choreography during her performances.Fans immediately clocked the resemblance, with one tweeting, “she got it from her mama! Blue ivy and Beyoncé going braid for braid” and another replying, “twinsies.”Jay-Z, meanwhile, kept it equally low-key in a white tee and jeans for the occasion, which celebrates his 30 years in the industry.Though the style allows her to keep her hair out of her face, she also uses it almost as a prop. Theo WargoBeyoncé recently shared on Instagram that Jay-Z grew out his hair to make Blue more confident with her natural curls. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueHis hair, now free of dreadlocks, come after Beyoncé posted about his styles on Father’s Day with a documentary-style video. The mom of three revealed that Blue actually inspired her dad to go natural. “Our daughter was about five, and she wasn’t feeling very confident about her hair at that time,” said Beyoncé in voiceover, adding, “It inspired Jay to grow out his hair.”She continued, “We really wanted her to love and embrace every inch of her gorgeous curls.”

Jun 26, 2026
Vedat Muriqi's Return to Fenerbahce: Why It's a Special Moment New

Vedat Muriqi's Return to Fenerbahce: Why It's a Special Moment

20:38 | 26 Qershor 2026 Rikthimin te Fenerbahce Vedat Muriqi e ka cilësuar moment me rëndësi të veçantë në karrierën e tij.Sulmuesi i Kombëtares së Kosovës u largua nga Mallorca pas një periudhe të rëndësishme në La Liga dhe tani është rikthyer në Stamboll, te klubi turk ku kishte luajtur edhe gjatë sezonit 2019/2020.Në një intervistë për televizionin zyrtar të Fenerbahce, Muriqi ka treguar se rikthimi në këtë klub ka një domethënie të madhe për të.“Është një burim krenarie të jem këtu. E kuptova se sa shumë më kishte munguar ky vend. Më është dhënë edhe një herë mundësia për të luajtur për këtë klub të madh”, ka thënë Muriqi.Futbollisti kosovar ka theksuar se Fenerbahce ka një vend të veçantë në karrierën e tij, pavarësisht përvojave që ka fituar në Evropë.“Kam pasur mundësi të luaj dhe të fitoj përvojë në Evropë, por madhështia e Fenerbahces është diçka tjetër. Ky klub është i veçantë”, është shprehur ai.Muriqi ka bërë të ditur se rikthehet në Turqi si një futbollist më i pjekur dhe më i përgatitur.“Po kthehem një lojtar tjetër. Kam fituar shumë përvojë dhe kam parë gjëra të ndryshme. Vedati 25-vjeçar ka ikur, tani është një Vedat me më shumë përvojë, por edhe më i uritur për sukses”, ka deklaruar sulmuesi.Ai ka folur edhe për objektivat personalë, duke thënë se synon të ndihmojë ekipin në çdo mënyrë.“Dua të shënoj sa më shumë gola, por më e rëndësishmja është të kontribuoj për klubin. Mund të jetë me gola, asistime, luftë në fushë apo edhe duke ndihmuar jashtë saj”, ka shtuar ai.Në fund, Muriqi ka theksuar se objektivi kryesor i Fenerbahce është titulli i kampionit dhe se ai është gati të japë maksimumin.“Synimi ynë është titulli. Besoj se do ta fitojmë me kontributin e të gjithëve. Jam i gatshëm të bëj gjithçka që kërkohet për Fenerbahce”, ka thënë Muriqi.

Jun 26, 2026
Why Prince Harry and Meghan's UK Visit Is Capturing Attention New

Why Prince Harry and Meghan's UK Visit Is Capturing Attention

June 26, 2026, 6:29 PMPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will visit the United Kingdom in July with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, a spokesperson for the family confirmed Friday.In this April 14, 2026, file photo, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex visit the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images, FILEThe visit will mark the family's first publicly known trip to the U.K. together since June 2022.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Jun 26, 2026
Mysterious Speakers on Mount Shasta Have People Talking New

Mysterious Speakers on Mount Shasta Have People Talking

Are they the horsewomen of the apocalypse?A California woman was left shaken after discovering the eerie source of some “apocalyptic” sounds she heard on Mount Shasta. They detailed these anomalous finds in a series of videos going viral on Facebook.A California woman and her daughter made an eerie discovery while riding their horses on Mount Shasta. Getty ImagesKarrie Ann Snure and her daughter Jordan had been horseback riding in the area when they heard a creepy screeching noise blaring throughout the trees.Most of the speakers were emitting a strange “white noise.” Karrie Ann Living Shasta / FacebookCurious, the pair investigated and went off the path and into some nearby brush, whereupon they found a patch of solar-powered Bluetooth speakers jutting up from the dirt.“This is straight apocalyptic,” Snure declared. “Someone is summoning something here.”After venturing up the mountain, the duo found veritable fields of these sinister-looking sound emitters arrayed about the trees. The majority of the speakers — which Snure deduced were solar-powered — were blasting “white noise” although several played a recording of a sermon that mentioned “salvation,” she said.“I think it sounds like white noise because they’re all playing the same thing, but when combined together and not properly synced it just sounds like static,” the content creator theorized in a follow-up clip. “The ones that were placed by themselves, you could make out a human voice coming out of them, repeating a mantra.”“Welcome to another perfectly normal day around Mount Shasta,” said Snure. Karrie Ann Living Shasta / FacebookAll told, there were between 100 and 200 of the high-altitude loudspeakers, although their purpose remains unclear.“There wasn’t any houses anywhere close by within miles, and nothing to want to ward off anything from so I guess this was definitely a summoning of some kind,” said Snure while discussing the “strange experience.”The speakers were on private property. Karrie Ann Living Shasta / FacebookShe theorized that it could be a “Lemurian beacon system,” referring to a new age legend that claims that Mount Shasta houses a subterranean city inhabited by the descendants of a lost continent known as Lemuria.According to the lore, a network of tunnels beneath the Golden State’s fifth-largest peak reportedly leads to their citadel, known as Telos.“There wasn’t any houses anywhere close by within miles and nothing to want to ward off anything from so I guess this was definitely a summoning of some kind,” said Snure, who detailed her find in a series of videos. Karrie Ann Living Shasta / FacebookLegend has it that the Lemurians are technologically superior, capable of interdimensional travel, and can even contact extraterrestrials. Coincidentally, the volcano has been associated with supernatural phenomena, in addition to the Lumerians, entail everything from Native American deities to Sasquatch and even UFOs, according to Atlas Obscura.Some of the isolated noisemakers had a recording of a voice giving what appeared to be a sermon. Karrie Ann Living Shasta / FacebookViewers had their own theories as to the identity of the mountain music makers.“They[‘re] trying to entice Big Foot into their camp….” said one, while others speculated it could be some sort of “cult activity” or “wolf deterrent.”“The famous Mt Shasta witches are summoning demons,” posited one commenter. Some even theorized that the alpine noise machines were a form of defense system used by illicit marijuana farmers in the area.Gadget provenance notwithstanding, many viewers were perturbed that someone would litter the scenic nature spot with electronics.However, during a followup investigation of the area, Snure confirmed on her OnX maps that “the installation is on private property adjacent to the California Government Lands.”“I still have absolutely no idea who put them there or why,” she wrote, “but at least now we know the mountain wasn’t trying to summon us.“Welcome to another perfectly normal day around Mount Shasta.”

Jun 26, 2026
Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping: The Video Claim That Shook Everyone New

Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping: The Video Claim That Shook Everyone

A person has claimed to be in possession of a video of Nancy Guthrie with her kidnapper in a bombshell new ransom letter.The message was emailed to TMZ on Friday and read, in part, “I have a phone stashed in a secure location guaranteeing both the information it stores and the safety of the phone.“What it contains is my definition of delivering [the kidnappers] on a silver platter, a short video of the main guy with Nancy the day that was probably her last, pictures of both involved, names and addresses and age,” it continued.Someone claims to have a video of Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, with her kidnapper in a new ransom letter. Instagram/savannahguthrieThe message offered to hand TMZ the abductors on a “silver platter” for a price. FBI via Getty ImagesAccording to the outlet, the individual alleged there are two kidnappers involved in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mom.The individual went on to write that the phone is in a “location easy to access if you know where it is,” adding that they will give TMZ the password to the phone in exchange for a deposit into a new bitcoin wallet.The outlet claimed to have “authenticated” that the new email is from the same person who sent them previous ransom notes since the individual used the same alias and referenced an old bitcoin address matching one mentioned earlier in this case.Additionally, the sender noted, “I am not the idiot who recently called in a tip about her burial site in Mexico.”The individual asked the outlet for Bitcoin in return for a phone with the alleged clip of Nancy. Facebook/Savanah GuthrieThe person claimed there are two abductors in the missing persons case. FBI via Getty ImagesOn June 10, Buscando Corazones Nogales, a group that works to locate missing people in Mexico, revealed they had received a tip stating that a grave belonging to Nancy may have been found, which ignited a massive — and, so far, unsuccessful — search effort.In response to the new ransom letter, which TMZ has forwarded to the FBI, the outlet asked the person to send them a screenshot of Nancy from the alleged video.TMZ speculated the sender of the email is male, as the person “scoff[ed]” at the FBI’s reported belief that previous ransom notes attributed to this individual were written by a woman.A rep for the FBI did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.TMZ has asked the person for a screenshot of Nancy in the alleged video and forwarded the message to authorities. Instagram/savannahguthrieNancy was reported missing from her Arizona home (pictured above) on Feb. 2. James Keivom for NY PostHowever, a rep for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department — which has been handling the case since Nancy was abducted from her Arizona home on Feb. 1 — told us, “The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie remains active and ongoing.“The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information and pursue the facts surrounding this case,” the statement continued.There have been several ransom letters sent since Nancy went missing, including to the Guthrie family, TMZ and Tucson outlets KOLD News and 13 KGUN 9.Savannah told her “Today” show co-host and friend Hoda Kotb in a tearful March interview that she believes two to be credible — the ones she and her siblings, Camron Guthrie and Annie Guthrie, “responded to” in emotional social media videos.The 84-year-old’s children (pictured above in February) have received multiple ransom notes regarding her disappearance. Instagram / Savannah GuthrieSavannah (pictured above on Tuesday) said in March that she believes two, one of which reportedly claimed Nancy has died, to be “real” ransom letters. Roger Wong/INSTARimagesThe February notes in question made their way back into headlines last week as multiple outlets confirmed the writer claimed Nancy was dead.When the update was covered on the “Today” show, Savannah had “no comment” — but did send a tearful plea to the public for information leading to her mother.“Somebody knows something,” the journalist, who is “in agony,” said. “[My family] cannot be at peace. … We need your help.”

Jun 26, 2026
Brad Pitt Scores Another Legal Win in the Château Miraval Feud New

Brad Pitt Scores Another Legal Win in the Château Miraval Feud

Brad Pitt has scored another win in his ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over Château Miraval.The Superior Court of California granted a motion from Pitt’s legal team on June 17 compelling depositions from members of the Stoli Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of wines, per court documents obtained by Page Six.Pitt’s lawyers had argued that investors from the company had firsthand knowledge of Jolie’s 2021 sale of the French winery — that he and his ex-wife co-owned — to Tenute del Mondo, the wine division of the Stoli Group.Brad Pitt (pictured at the 2026 French Open) has scored another legal win in his ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over Château Miraval. Starface Photo/INSTARimagesMembers of the Stoli Group have been deposed after Pitt argued that investors from the spirits and wine giant had firsthand knowledge of Jolie’s 2021 sale of the French winery (seen above). AFP via Getty ImagesIn June 2025, the actor filed court documents attempting to depose the Stoli Group’s Alexey Oliynik.Oliynik has allegedly refused to turn over relevant documents or appear for a deposition, arguing that he could not be forced to do so as a resident of Switzerland.A source exclusively tells Page Six that “Stoli parties will now have to face the music and be transparent about the transaction.”Another insider, however, claims, “Angie did not sell to Stoli for any reason other than she expected Stoli to be an excellent worldwide distribution partner who could help grow the business for the benefit of their children, who stood to inherit Brad’s portion. “The truth is that Pitt’s ego and obsession for control got in the way. Brad refused to work with Stoli simply because Angie chose them, not him.”The actor had filed court documents attempting to depose the Stoli Group’s Alexey Oliynik in June 2025. AFP via Getty Images“Stoli parties will now have to face the music and be transparent about the transaction,” a source tells us. AFP via Getty ImagesJolie’s attorney, Paul Murphy, insists, “The ruling has no impact on the merits of the case, and certainly has no impact on Ms. Jolie’s case. At this point, Ms. Jolie is just looking forward to defeating the case at trial next year so that their family can finally focus their energies on healing and moving on.”People was the first to report the news.The former couple’s dispute over their $500 million property, which they purchased in 2008, has been ongoing since Jolie sold off her shares for half the vineyard in 2021.The “Fight Club” star filed a lawsuit the following year claiming that his former spouse had made the sale despite a prior agreement that neither would do so unless the other person approved.However, Jolie denied that agreement, claiming in a countersuit that her ex has been “waging a vindictive war against” her.Last month, Page Six exclusively reported that the “F1” star (seen above on Thursday) scored another legal victory against the Stoli group. FIFA via Getty ImagesThe dispute over the $500 million property kicked off when Jolie (pictured in March) sold off her shares for half the vineyard to the wine division of Stoli. VCG via Getty ImagesThe court battle has raged on for years, with Page Six exclusively reporting last month that the “F1” star scored a major victory. A Michigan judge ruled that lawyers for the Stoli Group improperly blocked testimony during a key deposition tied to the case.The court found that former Stoli General Counsel, Todd Culyba, was improperly instructed not to answer 33 questions during a December deposition concerning Jolie’s 2021 sale of her stake in the French winery business.A source, however, exclusively told Page Six, “This ruling is not a big deal, and it’s not going to impact the case whatsoever.”The ruling also ordered Culyba to sit for another deposition and answer the previously blocked questions, along with related follow-ups, over objections from the Stoli side.In turn, The “Fight Club” star (pictured with Jolie in 2012) filed a lawsuit in 2022 claiming she had done so despite a prior agreement that neither would sell unless the other person approved. Getty ImagesJolie denied that agreement and responded by filing a countersuit, claiming her ex (seen above in 2007) has been “waging a vindictive war against” her. Getty ImagesJolie, notably, scored a legal win of her own last month.A Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied Pitt’s effort to force the “Maleficent” actress to turn over a set of private emails tied to the winery dispute, ruling he had not met the burden to overcome attorney-client privilege claims.The motion was “denied without prejudice,” meaning Pitt could raise the issue again later. At the time, a source exclusively told Page Six, “It’s notable how Jolie has withheld so many documents as privileged. These emails are just some of the evidence in the case.”The Hollywood exes have been butting heads in court since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016.The exes (pictured at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival) have been fighting in court ever since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. Getty ImagesThe former couple — who share six kids (five of whom pictured above in October 2021) — finalized their divorce in 2024 after eight years of legal proceedings. Samir Hussein/WireImageThroughout their legal battle, the “Maria” star has accused her ex of trying to silence her and of using the lawsuit to cover up personal wrongdoings he was guilty of throughout their marriage. Pitt finalized his long-running divorce from Jolie in December 2024, bringing an end to more than eight years of legal proceedings.The former couple share six kids, whom Pitt is reportedly estranged from: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, Shiloh, 19, and 17-year-old twins, Knox and Vivienne.

Jun 26, 2026