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Mariska Hargitay's Ultimate Night: Knicks Triumph Tops Her Wedding Day New

Mariska Hargitay's Ultimate Night: Knicks Triumph Tops Her Wedding Day

Mariska Hargitay admitted that the Knicks’ stunning comeback win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday might have thrilled her more than her wedding night with husband Peter Hermann. “I love my husband, and our wedding night was great and all, but I think it might have been the greatest night of my life,” the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actress told the Hollywood Reporter after the Knicks’ 107-106 victory over the Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Hargitay, 62, has been married to Hermann, 58, since 2004, and they share three children.A rep for Hermann was not immediately available for comment on Thursday evening. Mariska Hargitay told the Hollywood Reporter that the Knicks’ win on Wednesday might have been more exciting than her wedding night with Peter Hermann. She’s seen above with Taylor Swift at last night’s NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectHargitay married Hermann, with whom she’s seen in 2025, back in 2004. Getty Images for amfARThe Knicks superfan, who was seen celebrating with Taylor Swift in a matching “Stevie Knicks” shirt following the historic win, recounted the nail-biter in a statement to the outlet. “The game was so brutal, down 29 at the half, but I’m telling you, to watch this team fight and claw their way back — to see that look in Jalen’s [Brunson] eyes — there are just endless life lessons in there,” she wrote of the epic game. “And then OG [Anunoby] comes flying in, his orange and blue cape fluttering behind him, and then it’s just pandemonium.” Hargitay insisted that the moment will “get replayed again and again, not just as an epic moment in basketball, but on the highlight reel of the best moments in sports.”Hargitay, seen above hugging Swift, said, “I think it might have been the greatest night of my life.” Jason Szenes for the New York Post“All I could think was ‘THAT JUST HAPPENED!!!'” she told the Hollywood Reporter. She’s pictured above with Swift and the Haim sisters. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectShe confessed, “And all I could think was ‘THAT JUST HAPPENED!!!’ And ‘OH MY GOD, I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!’ And ‘OH MY GOD, I LOVE THIS CITY!!!'” Hargitay is a mainstay courtside fan at the Knicks’ games, where celebrities including Michael J. Fox, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet have been spotted as the best of 7 series between the NBA teams heats up. While the big win seems to have captured the actress’s attention at the moment, she may have another huge event to look forward to on the horizon. Hargitay is a mainstay on the front row at Knicks games. Getty ImagesHargitay and Swift are longtime friends. Getty ImagesHargitay, who is a longtime pal of “Life of a Showgirl” hitmaker Swift, 36, apparently has a conspicuous break in her schedule ahead of Swift’s upcoming wedding to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The actress is starring as a solo act on Broadway in “Every Brilliant Thing,” with shows running every each Friday evening. However, an eagle-eyed fan noted and relayed to Page Six that her show is canceled on July 3 — the very date Page Six exclusively reported in April that Swift is set to marry Kelce, 36, in New York City.Appropriately, Page Six subsequently reported earlier this month that the pair will wed at Madison Square Garden, and that everyone — including Hargitay — is “sworn to secrecy” on the matter.

Jun 12, 2026
White House Transformed: The Secret Inside Trump's UFC Showdown New

White House Transformed: The Secret Inside Trump's UFC Showdown

WASHINGTON — The White House and UFC welcomed dozens of stunned journalists Thursday to the site of the formerly grassy South Lawn, which has been transformed into a massive arena to host a seven-fight mixed martial arts showdown due to start at 8 p.m. Sunday.President Trump, who is celebrating his 80th birthday the same evening, told The Post the fight will be an invigorating expo for Americans, who can watch the event on CBS or Paramount Plus, along with about 4,000 people who scored a spot for a coveted ticket.“They’re the roughest people you’ll ever meet, I will tell you. I don’t know how they do it,” Trump said in a phone interview.The UFC is putting on a seven-fight event Sunday night at the White House. Andrew Thomas / CNP / SplashNews.comAbout 4,000 people will watch the unprecedented match on President Trump’s birthday. Andrew Thomas / CNP / SplashNews.com“They’re all champions, every one. You’re not going to believe it. If you haven’t seen it much, you’re not going to believe it,” added Trump, who has attended many UFC fights with his friend Dana White, CEO of the organization and developer of the “Freedom250” fight concept.Trump and the winners of two championship matches will be presented with massive belts containing 60 carats of diamonds and 2 carats of rubies — the most expensive ever produced — according to a UFC press release, which doesn’t specify the cost.The event ostensibly celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its two championship fights are expected to be the most closely watched of the seven contests.American Justin Gaethje will fight Ilia Topuria from the nation of Georgia for the lightweight title. The famed Alex Pereira of Brazil and Ciryl Gane of France will vie for the interim heavyweight title.Of the seven fights, the two title bouts will have five rounds of 5 minutes — unless one of the men submits or gets knocked out. The remaining five non-championship matches will have three five-minute rounds.The Gaethje-Topuria match offers a clear potential moment for American national pride, but Trump held his cards close on who he’s rooting for, saying, “They’re all friends of mine.”“It’s a great match, boy, they’re both great fighters, they’re all great,” the president told The Post.Trump and the winners of two title fights will receive ornate diamond-encrusted championship belts. AFP via Getty ImagesFights will last up to five 5-minute rounds. Getty Images“Pereira is the number one fighter in the world, he’s fighting,” Trump added.“These tickets are selling for a fortune.”The UFC’s octagon fighting ring, positioned roughly where the Marine One helicopter typically lands, is surrounded by elevated seating supported by massive under-floor scaffolding that corrects for the lawn’s slope.Towering over the makeshift facility are two massive arches of steel holding lighting and limited protection from rain — nicknamed “The Claw” for the four-legged metal span’s resemblance to a vending-machine clasp used to retrieve toys.Beneath the makeshift structure are small trailers for talent and event staff. One is labeled “Octagon Girls.”Closer to the Washington Monument are large event tents and portable bathrooms flanking the lawn’s iconic fountain. The 14 fighters are expected to enter the cage through the White House, though the precise choreography of their entrance likely will be a night-of surprise. They will pass a bell and drums on their way to the octagon. “The Claw” is seen from the Rose Garden. Getty ImagesPrime cage-side seats nearest to the action are expected to be filled by Trump and prominent guests, including members of his family and top White House aides.White told TMZ in an interview that Trump was given 1,000 tickets to distribute. Another 200 tickets were at the disposal of the UFC CEO, while 200 more were given out by Ari Emanuel, the CEO of UFC’s parent company TKO Group Holdings and brother of likely 2028 Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel, a former chief of staff to President Barack Obama.“The rest are all going to the military,” White said, suggesting roughly 2,600 tickets for military personnel.UFC CEO Dana White, left, spearheaded and financed the event. Zuffa LLCHowever, a National Park Service Court filing on Tuesday cited a lower figure of “more than 1,000 members of our armed services.”The precise breakdown may be altered by last-minute invites as desperate would-be attendees work their contacts to try to land a spot at the event that some Trump critics have likened to a scene out of “Idiocracy.”Thirty-five journalists are expected to attend as members of an enlarged pool.The Ellipse parkland immediately south of the White House lawn, meanwhile, can accommodate 120,000 additional people who sought tickets — though the weather in the notoriously hot and muggy capital may dictate turnout. Trump hosted fighters Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, Justin Gaethje, and Ciryl Gane at the White House on May 06. Zuffa LLCThe event has a number of corporate sponsors, who have reportedly paid up to $1.5 million.Budweiser, Polymarket and law firm Morgan & Morgan were among the sponsors whose names were spotted Thursday.The Park Service said in its court filing Tuesday that the UFC has spent “well over $60 million and tens of thousands of hours of labor” — responding to a lawsuit from the Public Integrity Project, which alleged a “corrupt use of our most sacred national monuments for private gain.”Mark Shapiro, president and chief operating officer of UFC parent company TKO, told The Hollywood Reporter that “we will not be making money on America’s 250th anniversary. This is an investment for the long term. This is about earned media.”“We see this once-in-a-lifetime stage as a strategic investment to drive subscriber acquisition at Paramount+, massive audience sampling for the UFC overall and Super Bowl-like earned media across the globe,” Shapiro said.

Jun 12, 2026
LDK Says Yes to Coalition with LVV, But There's a Catch New

LDK Says Yes to Coalition with LVV, But There's a Catch

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 11, 2026 · Uncategorized Fjalët “nuk ta ka dhanë populli o’ vëlla”, me të cilat Albin Kurti përulte opozitën në qëndrimet e tyr për presidentin, i erdhën në vizitë vetë shqiptuesit të tyre më 7 qershor.Vetëvendosja humbi nëntë mandate në zgjedhjet e jashtëzakonshme parlamentare, sipas rezultateve preliminare.Ranë nga 51.1% në 42.45%, duke dështuar të marrin shumicën prej 60% që Kurti kishte kërkuar për ta pasur si leje-popullore për president të vetin.Me t’u konstituar Kuvendi nis ora e 60 ditëve kushtetuese për zgjedhjen e presidentit. Moszgjedhja brenda këtij afati e dërgon vendin sërish në zgjedhje të jashtëzakonshme.Albulena Haxhiu, zyrtarja kujdestare e institucionit të presidentit, deklaroi sot se “duhet të ulim të flasim seriozisht” me partitë politike. Haxhiu pretendoi se Vetëvendosja tani kërkon zgjidhje.“Nëse do të ketë vullnet prej partive politike, do të gjendet zgjidhje,” tha ajo.“Kemi shumë dallime, por për çështjen e presidentit duhet të ulemi dhe të dëshmojmë vullnet.”Çështja publike është shtruar në dy trajta: koalicion mes Vetëvendosjes dhe ish-opozitës, përkatësisht dy partive më të mëdha PDK-së apo LDK-së, ose zgjedhje të reja në vjeshtë.LDK-ja ka dhënë indikatorë për mundësinë e marrëveshjeje politike me Vetëvendosjen.Lumir Abdixhiku mbrëmjen e zgjedhjeve deklaroi se “pikënisje e çdo negociate” do të jetë çështja e presidentit dhe kandidatja e tij Vjosa Osmani.Osmani vetë tha se “Vetëvendosja nuk ka asnjë arsye të refuzojë emrin tim.” Pas reagimeve të ashpra, e zbuti qëndrimin në “emri im nuk do të jetë pengesë për formimin e institucioneve.”Në një intervistë për CNN, Osmani foli për “kompromis për të tre institucionet.”“Kompromisi është i nevojshëm jo vetëm për presidentin, por edhe për qeverinë dhe udhëheqjen e parlamentit,” tha ajo.Nga radhët e Vetëvendosjes tashmë kanë dalur disa deputetë që deklarojnë se nuk do ta votojnë Osmanin, nëse propozohet si kandidate.Bedri Hamza i PDK-së tha se “nuk ka vija të kuqe” për asnjë parti, por preferenca e tij mbetet qeveria e ish-opozitës. Hamza kushtëzoi gjithashtu se çdo marrëveshje “duhet t’i paraprijë konstituimit të Kuvendit.”“Mendoj që për me pasur institucione shpejt dhe të qëndrueshme, duhet me pas marrëveshje politike qysh tash,” tha Hamza.Përparim Gruda i PDK-së e konkretizoi edhe më tej qëndrimin e partisë së tij.Ai tha se çdo marrëveshje me Vetëvendosjen duhet të ketë Bedri Hamzën kryeministër. PDK-ja mund t’ia linte presidentin Vetëvendosjes, madje edhe vetë Kurtit, shtoi Gruda.Por “vijë të kuqe” e kanë çështja e gazit amerikan. Kurti e ka refuzuar këtë propozim, dhe Gruda e cilëson këtë refuzim “rrezik kombëtar për Kosovën.”“Nëse bëhet fjalë për një qeveri që refuzon gazin amerikan dhe ka tendenca me mbajt Kosovën të varfër, unë e shoh një koalicion të pamundur,” tha Gruda. Por nuk e përjashtoi plotësisht: “Për presidentin jemi detyruar me negociuar të gjithë.”AAK-ja dhe kryetari i saj i ri, Ardian Gjini, mbrojnë një zgjidhje tjetër krejtësisht. Ai kërkon që qeveria e ardhshme të krijohet nga ish-opozita: PDK, LDK dhe AAK, pa Vetëvendosjen.Gjini e bëri këtë deklaratë në emisionin “Rubikon” të Klan Kosovës në intervistën e tij e parë pas zgjedhjeve.“Opozita duhet ta ndalojë Vetëvendosjen që të mos e bllokojë më shtetin,” tha ai. “Nëse vazhdojmë kështu, Kosova ka me pësuar shumë keq.”Gjini i ftoi PDK-në dhe LDK-në të bashkohen, duke pranuar se AAK-ja do të jetë partneri më i vogël. “Kam të drejtë të plotë legjitime me i ftuar,” tha ai.

Jun 12, 2026
Why Did This Mother Do the Unthinkable? Chilling Details Emerge New

Why Did This Mother Do the Unthinkable? Chilling Details Emerge

Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy showed “extreme atrocity and cruelty” when she killed her three kids with exercise bands prosecutors argued, Thursday.Evidence from the scene — including the fact that her husband Patrick Clancy was able to quickly remove the bands from his children’s throats after finding them dead at their Duxbury home on Jan. 24, 2023 suggests that the killings were savage and deliberate, according to prosecutors.Patrick was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher when he finally discovered Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month old Callan in the basement – and as police were headed down the stairs – crying, “She killed the kids!” according to court papers from last week. Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy showed “extreme atrocity and cruelty” when she killed her three kids with exercise bands prosecutors argued, Thursday. Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesPatrick found the children, each with an exercise around their necks, but by the time first responders got to the basement, “each band [was] lying next to each child,” the filing alleges.“The brief time between finding each child and the fact that Mr. Clancy was able to remove each band so quickly” suggested the theory that Lindsay may have tied the bands in a knot and walked away couldn’t be true, prosecutors claimed.Instead, the evidence suggested “she manually pulled the bands around each child’s neck until they died,” showing “the deliberateness of her acts and the extreme atrocity and cruelty of her acts,” the court papers alleged. Clancy pictured with her two children. Facebook / Lindsay Marie ClancyProsecutors revealed the evidence as they sought for Patrick’s 911 call to be admitted into Lindsay’s July trial, claiming it’s a critical piece of evidence in helping to prove their case, Court TV first reported.A lawyer for Lindsay, a 35-year-old former nurse, has said they don’t plan to dispute that she carried out the horrific slayings but rather will argue she was overmedicated and suffering from severe postpartum psychosis at the time.She is planning to ask a jury to find her not guilty by reason of insanity.Both Lindsay and Patrick have filed lawsuits against the doctors who were treating Lindsay claiming they failed to properly diagnose her and gave her the wrong treatments.

Jun 12, 2026
Tragic End: Equestrian Dies Living Her Dream Life New

Tragic End: Equestrian Dies Living Her Dream Life

A Massachusetts equestrian has died at age 25 after being thrown from her horse and sustaining a fatal neck injury. Chloe Christina Smith was riding her horse, CruZe, with her friends on Friday, June 5, when it refused a jump, throwing her from her saddle. The horse then collapsed on top of her and also died, the New York Post reported. Smith was airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester where she died seven hours later, surrounded by family and friends, according to ItemLive. Smith “died living her dreams,” her obituary reads. “Most of us never get that chance, that special moment where life comes together, the wind is at your back, and you have everything you ever wanted right in front of you,” the obituary continues. “An avid equestrian, Chloe loved horses. In a cruel twist of fate, she had just achieved what she most desired: she was the new owner of a farm and barn for stabling horses, was moving up the ranks in competitive riding, and teaching lessons to another generation of riders. Following an accident during a routine ride, she is gone long before her time.” Her father, Jim Smith, told ItemLive that Chloe’s “life” was horses. She had purchased a horse farm in April where she boarded horses and trained riders, beginning to build a business out of it. Chloe moved into the farm house a week before the accident. “Her world was right there,” Jim said. “She said she wanted to live there the rest of her life,” Chloe’s mother, Abbe Smith, added. “She wanted to get married there.” Days before her death, Chloe posted a tribute to CruZe via Instagram on his 13th birthday. “I am so grateful to have such a brave, kind, intelligent partner in this sport,” she wrote alongside the May 30 carousel of photos and videos with the horse. “More than that, I’m grateful to have cruzey as my pal. He makes me smile every day and spreads laughter to all who know him.” Chloe’s family described her to ItemLive as committed to social justice and equality. Her brother, Tristan Smith, said, “She was very steadfast in her beliefs. She certainly always wanted the best for people.” “Chloe was a progressive activist, and her memory will live on in each moment that those around her relentlessly pursue their heart’s desire and make positive change in the world,”her obituary added. “She is inspiring us all to ride on.”

Jun 12, 2026
Taylor Swift Stuns with Bold Fashion Choice at Hall of Fame! New

Taylor Swift Stuns with Bold Fashion Choice at Hall of Fame!

Taylor Swift wore a custom Givenchy black floral gown to the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction red carpet. REUTERSAn outfit worthy of an icon.Taylor Swift made history on Thursday as the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, arriving at the prestigious organization’s 2026 induction ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in New York City wearing a black floral strapless gown.The custom Givenchy number includes a bustier corset and a thigh-high slit as well as draping along the hip.She wore her signature red lipstick and pulled her hair back into a low bun, skipping a necklace in favor of a pair of $19,000 diamond and citrine Mindi Mond drop earrings.The gown was covered in gorgeous flowers and featured a thigh-high slit and a bustier corset. AP Photo/Evan AgostiniShe wore her signature red lip and pulled her hair back into a curled bun, showing off orange drop earrings and skipping a necklace. Stephen Lovekin/ShutterstockShe even coordinated her nails, trading the blue cloud-covered “Toy Story 5” manicure she sported earlier this week for a dark polish. She added black strappy heels.At age 36, Swift is the second-youngest Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee in history; Stevie Wonder was 32 when he earned the honor in 1983.The “I Knew It, I Knew You” songstress — who’s set to perform during today’s ceremony, as Page Six Hollywood exclusively reported last month — joins Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle and Walter Afanasieff as 2026’s incoming class.For her first appearance at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2010, Swift wore J. Mendel. FilmMagicShe performed an acoustic rendition of “White Horse” during the event. Getty ImagesSwift last attended the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala in 2010, wearing a lilac-colored J. Mendel dress and Christian Louboutin slingback heels. She even styled her hair in a similar way 16 years later, perhaps as an Easter Egg for her eagle-eyed fans.She was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award during that year’s ceremony, and is the first person to graduate from receiving the accolade to full SHOF membership status.It’s been quite the busy week for Swift, who surprised fans at both the “Toy Story 5” premiere in LA and Game 4 of the NBA Finals in New York within the same 24-hour timespan.

Jun 11, 2026
Diaspora Shocks: Vetëvendosje Dominates with Unbelievable Support! New

Diaspora Shocks: Vetëvendosje Dominates with Unbelievable Support!

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 11, 2026 · Uncategorized Diaspora i jep goditje Vjosa Osmanit? Rezultatet e para tregojnë 84% mbështetje për VetëvendosjenRezultatet e para të votimit nga diaspora kanë nxitur debat në skenën politike të Kosovës, pasi tregojnë një mbështetje dërrmuese për Lëvizjen Vetëvendosje.Sipas të dhënave paraprake që po qarkullojnë, Vetëvendosje ka arritur të sigurojë rreth 84% të votave të diasporës, duke konfirmuar edhe një herë mbështetjen e fortë që gëzon jashtë vendit.Zhvillimi po interpretohet nga analistë dhe komentues politikë si një mesazh i qartë i mërgatës për klasën politike në Kosovë, ndërsa nuk kanë munguar as komentet që e lidhin këtë rezultat me raportet mes Vetëvendosjes dhe Presidentes Vjosa Osmani.Megjithatë, mbetet për t’u parë nëse trendi i deritanishëm do të konfirmohet edhe nga rezultatet përfundimtare.Rezultatet e plota pritet të publikohen nga institucionet përgjegjëse pas përfundimit të procesit të numërimit.

Jun 11, 2026
FIFA's Hidden Costs: How U.S. Taxpayers Are Paying the Price New

FIFA's Hidden Costs: How U.S. Taxpayers Are Paying the Price

There is a wave of buzz and excitement looming across North America, as the FIFA World Cup is set to begin Thursday afternoon. But what most people don’t know is the hidden costs and loss of revenue that come with the event.According to Adam Crafton of The Athletic, the World Cup will take a majority of the revenue that is generated.FIFA promised to put U.S. cities "on the map" by hosting the World Cup.Instead, taxpayers got stuck with millions in hidden costs.@AdamCrafton_ crunches the numbers — and takes @PabloTorre behind the scenes of "piggish" negotiations and comically absurd demands. pic.twitter.com/rZIi3P57HH— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) June 11, 2026“The frustration that’s been mounting, there’s a lot of disagreements, there’s a lot of challenges they’ve encountered,” Crafton said on Pablo Torre Finds Out. “Some of the terms that I’ve heard used, terms like ‘Piggish’ to describe FIFA. Others have used terms like ‘They’re great negotiators.” Adam Crafton of The Athletic on Torree Finds Out, explaining the hidden costs of the World Cup. SoFi Stadium ahead of hosting the World Cup this summer. ZUMAPRESS.comIn Crafton’s article about the hidden costs that will affect the U.S. host cities and U.S. taxpayers, he listed seven different examples that include the $25.8 million jail, an estimation of $57.8 million in lost tax revenue by Missouri, Georgia, and Florida, which all waived taxes on ticket sales to entice FIFA, $15 million in building the Dallas Broadcast Center, which is expected to be torn down at the conclusion of the tournament.He also mentioned why FIFA banned host cities from certain sponsorships with coffee, seltzer, and tequila brands, the cost of “Special access traffic lanes” and police escorts for FIFA VIPs, the cost of keeping the stadiums clean, and the additional $13 million injection to ensure MetLife Stadium has a pitch worthy of hosting the World Cup final.After Crafton told Torre about the frustration and disagreements North America faced with FIFA during the negotiation process, he was asked by Torre about what the process had been like by American Cities when they were approached by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and his team, by saying, “America isn’t as desperate as countries that don’t have the built-in ego or resources?”Crafton responded to the question by mentioning how the World Cup helped Qatar [In 2022] become a nation-building project, and called Russia, which hosted the event in 2018, a nation-building project.“I’m not saying America doesn’t want the World Cup,” Crafton said. “Even within the states themselves, Kansas City may need this tournament more than New York, or LA, or even Miami. You then come up against cities that say ‘Hang on, who do you think you are?”When the cities were making their pitch to FIFA, in a meeting that took place in Los Angeles, Crafton mentioned that the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, Kathryn Schloessman, asked what exactly the cities were getting out of this. FIFA executives replied, saying, “Hosting this tournament will put your city on the map.”Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!

Jun 11, 2026
AOC's Ambitious Move: Could Republicans Be Her Unexpected Allies? New

AOC's Ambitious Move: Could Republicans Be Her Unexpected Allies?

“Um, you know, I think that, uh … this is … such a … you know, I think that this is a, um … this is of course a … a very longstanding, um … policy of the United States.”These are words straight from the socialist horse’s mouth, from a candidate who believes she is destined for political greatness, despite her, shall I say, underwhelming ability to answer a straightforward question without sounding like a total airhead: Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (RELATED: Munich Disaster Ended AOC’s Career)CNN ran a long story Thursday about Ocasio-Cortez and her allies laying the groundwork for a 2028 run. Her aides are reportedly planning a fall schedule to help launch her out of her bubble of adoring progressive fans and into a bigger national mix where she can draw more attention from independents and possibly Republicans, a crucial step if she were to run for Sen. Chuck Schumer’s seat or even the presidency.In fact, one person close to the New York congressman actually believes that Republicans will like her because of her honesty and willingness to “work for people.”NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 26: New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, center, celebrates with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), left, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), right, during an election rally on October 26, 2025 at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. The mayoral election will take place on November 4, 2025. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)“We’re seeing an opening, definitely among swingy independents, but also among Republicans: They don’t agree with everything she says, but they believe she is honest and that she’s going to work for people,” the source told CNN. “That will be put to the test in the coming months: Will Democratic candidates in tough races recognize she is a net positive for their campaign?”In another great nugget, CNN reported that she was “annoyed” at the backlash she received for botching her big international appearance at the Munich Security Conference in February. That quote at the very beginning of this blog? That was her response to a question on whether the U.S. should commit troops to Taiwan if China were to launch an invasion.It was the kind of question one should be able to answer without hesitation if they think of themselves as senatorial or presidential material. And it was the kind of answer that should immediately disqualify one from holding either of those offices.“Um, you know, I think that, uh … this is … such a … you know, I think that this is a, um … this is of course a … a very longstanding, um … policy of the United States,” she said. “And I think what we are hoping for is that we want to make sure that we never get to that point.”If Ocasio-Cortez is the “obvious heir” to left-wing Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of the most popular progressives in decades, then I have a bridge to sell you. She certainly has a large fanbase. She is good at social media. But much like Kamala Harris, she lacks an essential quality: charm.Frankly, President Trump’s answer to that very same Taiwan question would not have been befitting a statesman. But he at least would have made everyone laugh.

Jun 11, 2026
Anonymous Tip Sparks Frenzied Search for Missing Woman's Grave in Mexico New

Anonymous Tip Sparks Frenzied Search for Missing Woman's Grave in Mexico

A group that works to locate missing people in Mexico said they searched for Nancy Guthrie after they received an anonymous tip that she was buried around the border in an unmarked grave.Ramona Guadalupe Ayala Ortiz, head of Buscando Corazones Nogales, said the group received a tip on Wednesday about Guthrie, 84, who was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home more than 70 miles north of the border city of Nogales. A group that works to locate missing people in Mexico said they searched for Nancy Guthrie after they received an anonymous tip. Facebook/Savanah Guthrie The anonymous tip claimed Nancy Guthrie was buried around the border in an unmarked grave. El ImparcialThe group carried out an initial investigation of the area provided by the tipster, where they previously found 25 unmarked graves, but the search for Guthrie came up empty, Ayala Ortiz told El Imparcial. Despite the roadblock, the groups said they would continue future search operations in the area to find Guthrie and any other missing persons. The area, known as “Mariposa” or butterfly in English, is located northwest of Nogales, with the latest search piercing deeper than when the group found the initial graves earlier this year. “We received an anonymous call telling us that the woman’s [Guthrie’s] remains were in the Mariposa area — in a grave over a stream,” Ayala Ortiz said of the tip, which provided clues as to where exactly the tomb might be.   Here’s the latest on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy Guthrie Anonymous tip claimed Nancy Guthrie ‘grave’ found in Mexico — sparking massive search Fame-driven YouTuber arrested near Nancy Guthrie’s home for allegedly pitching ‘pee tent’ Nancy Guthrie investigators finally weigh in on hunt for kidnap suspect near missing grandma’s home Pima County sheriff issues alert for kidnapping suspect seven miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home The search effort was also conducted with the help of the Sonora State Commission for the Search of Missing Person, with municipal and state officials providing security forces to keep the volunteers and workers safe. Guthrie, the mom of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her home in the early hours of Feb. 1, with the investigation into her disappearance still ongoing.  Guthrie is believed to have been taken from her Catalina Foothills home, but no arrests have been made and no new leads have manifested.  

Jun 11, 2026
Albin Kurti's Surprising Move: What's Next for Kosovo's Government? New

Albin Kurti's Surprising Move: What's Next for Kosovo's Government?

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 11, 2026 · Uncategorized Kryeministri në detyrë i Kosovës, Albin Kurti, ka deklaruar se zgjedhjet parlamentare të mbajtura në vend nuk ishin dëshirë e qeverisë së tij, por se ato iu imponuan.Në një intervistë për gazetën austriake Die Presse, Kurti tha se, pavarësisht humbjeve krahasuar me zgjedhjet e kaluara, Lëvizja Vetëvendosje ka dalë sërish si forca më e madhe politike në vend.“Kjo është fitorja jonë e pestë në shtatë vitet e fundit. Tani kemi 43 për qind, por kjo ende nuk përfshin votat e diasporës”, u shpreh ai.Kurti bëri të ditur se po presin rezultatet përfundimtare zgjedhore dhe më pas do të zhvillojnë bisedime me partitë e tjera politike. Ai shtoi se edhe në mandatin e kaluar qeveria e tij kishte përfshirë përfaqësues të të gjitha grupeve etnike dhe shprehu bindjen se një qasje e tillë do të vazhdojë edhe në të ardhmen.Die Presse: Në Kosovë u zhvilluan vetëm zgjedhje parlamentare. Partia juaj, Vetëvendosje, është bërë përsëri forca më e fortë, por pësoi humbje krahasuar me zgjedhjet e mëparshme. A ishte pra një ide e mirë të mbaheshin zgjedhje?Albin Kurti: Zgjedhjet na u imponuan. Ne nuk i donim. Por ne jemi përsëri në epërsi. Kjo është fitorja jonë e pestë në shtatë vitet e fundit. Tani kemi 43 përqind, por kjo ende nuk përfshin votat e diasporës. Po presim rezultatet përfundimtare dhe më pas do të hyjmë në bisedime me partitë e tjera. Herën e fundit, qeveria jonë përfshinte gjithashtu përfaqësues nga të gjitha grupet etnike. Dhe jam i sigurt se kjo do të mbetet kështu.

Jun 11, 2026
Inside Jalen Brunson's Family: The Untold Stories New

Inside Jalen Brunson's Family: The Untold Stories

Jalen Brunson’s family life is a slam dunk. The New York Knicks player, 29, has a tight-knit circle around him, including his parents, Sandra and Rick Brunson.The couple met at Temple University where they both played college sports. Sandra and Rick then welcomed Jalen in 1996, just a couple years before the family patriarch joined the Knicks as a point guard, playing with the team between 1999 and 2001.New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has a small but tight-knit family, which includes parents Sandra and Rick Brunson and sister Erica (pictured here together with his wife, Ali). Robert MillerThe athlete (pictured here during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals) went on to tie the knot with his high school sweetheart, before welcoming their first child together a year later. NBAE via Getty ImagesAlso by his side as he heads into NBA Finals Game 5 on Saturday is Jalen’s wife, Dr. Alison “Ali” Marks Brunson, whom he tied the knot with in 2023.One year later, in 2024, the high school sweethearts welcomed their daughter, Jordyn.Keep scrolling to learn all about Jalen’s family members. The NBA star’s family (he’s pictured here with his wife and daughter) has continued to support him on and off the court. Instagram/alibrunson11The basketball player (pictured here during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals) has been playing with the Knicks since 2022. NBAE via Getty ImagesRick BrunsonJalen’s dad, Rick Brunson (pictured here together in 2024), was also an NBA player from the ’90s through the mid-2000s. Jason Szenes for New York PostThe family patriarch (pictured here with Jalen in May 2026) is now on the coaching staff of the Knicks. Jason Szenes for the New York PostJalen followed in his dad’s footsteps, as the latter also played in the NBA.He first made his league debut during the 1997 to 1998 season with the Portland Trail Blazers.Throughout his time as a player, Rick played point guard for the Trail Blazers, Knicks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers and the Seattle Sonics.The athlete ended his NBA playing career with the Houston Rockets in 2006.During his time on the court, Rick played for the Knicks during the 1999 NBA Finals when the team lost to the San Antonio Spurs.After retiring, the former pro became an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, the Bulls, the Charlotte Hornets (the Bobcats at the time) and the Minnesota Timberwolves, among other teams.In 2022, Rick joined the coaching staff for the Knicks — the same year Jalen joined the team.Jalen told “CBS Mornings” in 2024 that throughout his childhood his dad would always ask him if he wanted to be a professional basketball player for “a living.”“The answer was always ‘yes,'” the Knicks star admitted. “No matter what mood I was in.”Sandra BrunsonJalen’s mom Sandra (pictured here with her son) met his dad at Temple University, where she played volleyball for the Owls. Instagram/jalenbrunson1Sandra (pictured here with Kobe Bryant and her son) is the the co-founder and CFO of the Second Round Foundation. Instagram/jalenbrunson1Jalen’s mom played volleyball for the Owls at Temple University. The athlete majored in business law with a minor in real estate.Sandra went on to work in corporate law in New York City and currently resides as the co-founder and CFO of the Second Round Foundation. The nonprofit’s mission is “to advance a vision centered on expanding access, opportunity, and equity for young people.”Sandra also serves as the president of JMB1 Enterprises, which was founded by the Brunson family.Jalen gushed over how his mom — who he dubbed his best friend — always held him accountable while speaking to WFAA in 2020.“If I was putting my mind to something, I couldn’t quit until it was done,” he explained. “She basically gave me that no-quit mentally.”Jalen also thanked the family matriarch for his “athletic ability.”“Because without you I wouldn’t be able to jump as high as I do,” the basketball star noted.Erica BrunsonJalen’s little sister, Erica (they’re pictured here as kids), was born five years after him and the pair both attended Villanova University. Instagram/jalenbrunson1Erica (pictured here with her sibling) now works as a talent manager at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Instagram/jalenbrunson1Jalen’s little sister has always been his No. 1 fan.Erica, who was born five years after the NBA star in 2001, attended the same college as her brother: Villanova University.During his college career, the NBA star took home two NCAA championships.For her part, Erica received her degree in communications and a minor in education in 2023, per Sports Business Classroom.The New Jersey native now works at Creative Artists Agency, which also reps her brother and some of his famous teammates. “I wanted to look at what goes on behind the scenes,” Erica explained to the outlet about becoming a talent manager, “and what makes the sports world so special.”The siblings share a close bond, with Jalen celebrating Erica’s 18th birthday with a sweet Instagram shout out in 2019.“My best friend turns 18 today and I couldn’t be more thankful to have a sister like her!” he penned. “Watching you grow is a beautiful sight to see and I couldn’t be more proud of you! I love you and thank you for always being by my side Eri 🥰.”Dr. Ali Marks BrunsonJalen tied the knot with his high school sweetheart, Ali (pictured here together in May 2026), in Chicago in 2023. Getty ImagesAli (pictured here with her husband) is the founder of the low-impact fitness program called The AMB Method. Robert MillerJalen and his wife, Ali, first met at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois.After graduation, the pair made it work while attending different colleges, with Ali attending the University of Illinois.In 2021, the mom of one earned her doctorate in physical therapy at Northwestern University.Shortly after, Ali became a physical therapist in Dallas during Jalen’s time on the Dallas Mavericks.In 2022, Jalen proposed to Ali in the gymnasium of their high school.At the time, Ali posted a shot from the special moment, simply writing, “you are a lifetime.”The two tied the knot at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago on July 29, 2023, before welcoming their daughter a year later.The WAG is now the founder and creator of the low-impact fitness program, The AMB Method.Jordyn BrunsonThe couple welcomed their daughter, Jordyn (pictured here inside Madison Square Garden), in July 2024. Instagram/alibrunson11Ali called it “surreal” to bring her daughter (pictured here with family in January) to Knicks games. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostJalen and Ali welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jordyn, on July 31, 2024. The two kept the news private until Jalen posted a black-and-white of the newborn holding his finger to Instagram in August.Ali has taken her little one to numerous Knicks games during the season.In December, the Knicks posted a shot to Instagram of Jalen holding his daughter on the court with the caption, “every day is take your daughter to work day with the brunsons 😍.”Ali told People in February that bringing their daughter the games is “surreal.”“Everyone at MSG loves their job and loves the Knicks,” she gushed. “It’s just been such a family experience.”

Jun 11, 2026