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Mystery Deepens: Unmarked Graves Found Amid Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos responded to reports of an anonymous tip over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie that allegedly led to searches of unmarked graves in Mexico. “We are aware of reports regarding an anonymous tip related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation that was provided to a group in Mexico,” Nanos, 70, said in a statement on Thursday, June 11. “At this time, we have not been contacted by Mexican authorities.” His statement concluded, “This investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information.” TMZ reported on Thursday that a group of volunteer searchers called Buscando Corazones Nogales received an anonymous tip that led them to the U.S.-Mexico border. The group was reportedly assisted by the Sonora State Commission for the Search of Missing Persons in searching a remote area on Wednesday, where they allegedly found 25 unmarked graves. Per the outlet, there was no sign of Guthrie. Nancy — the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie — disappeared from her home just outside of Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of February 1. She has yet to be found and local police have not publicly identified any suspects. The Guthrie family offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s return in February, in addition to the FBI putting up $202,500. Last month, Sheriff Nanos acknowledged that he was not “personally” in contact with the Guthries regarding updates in the case. “If [my team] need the family for anything, they get in touch with them and the family,” he told People on May 14. “It works both ways.” Nanos subsequently offered insight on why the Guthrie case has been so difficult to solve during an interview with local Tucson, Arizona outlet KOLD News 13. “These cases are difficult,” he clarified on June 1. “Not just this case. A number of our cases come to us where it requires a lot of work from other people. It’s not just a detective who goes out there, talks to somebody, and we can make an arrest.” He described Nancy’s disappearance as particularly “sensitive” because there has been so little valuable DNA evidence recovered thus far. “What really makes it prolonged is we do rely on labs,” he added. “You don’t want to jeopardize not just the integrity of this case, but the integrity of DNA as a supplement to law enforcement work.” Savannah, 54, officially returned to her job at NBC’s Today in New York City on April 6. Earlier this week, the TV host shared a religious painting depicting Christ’s ascension along with an appeal on her mom’s behalf. “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out,” Savannah wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, June 7. “Bring her home.”

Jun 12, 2026

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Newborn 'Good Luck Charms' Spark Knicks' NBA Finals Magic

Cameron Issacs, one of the youngest New York Knicks fans, stayed up way past his bedtime Wednesday night, watching his team trample the San Antonio Spurs with a 107-to-106 buzzer-beater victory. But winning is nothing new to the eight-day-old. He was born mere hours before the Knicks scored their first triumph against their southwestern opponents during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3. “He’s like their good luck charm,” mom Kazaya, 30, and dad Anthony, 35, both Bronx natives now living in South Florida, agreed with a laugh while exclusively talking to The Post. Cameron Isaacs is celebrated by his family as a good luck charm due to his birth coinciding with the Knicks’ game 1 NBA Finals victory. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony IsaacsBaby Cameron is one of hundreds of newborns to storm the scene — whether as near as the Upper East Side’s Lennox Hill Hospital, where Labor & Delivery nurses are gifting infants Knicks-bedecked beanies, or as far as the opposite coast — as the Knicks sprint ever-closer to their first championship trophy since 1973.The ballers fell short of the glory in 1994 and 1999, both times suffering sore losses that have loomed like a dark cloud over the city for nearly three decades. But now, with a 3-win lead over Spurs — a last-second accomplishment clinched by OG Anunoby, which sent thunderous thrills through the likes of Taylor Swift, Nas, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Spike Lee and VIPs of similar ilk at the Garden Wednesday — the skies over NYC are finally shining blue (and orange) again. Swift (Left) and “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay sat in celebrity row, watching the heated matchup with bated breath. Getty ImagesAnunoby (Left) and Brunson led their team to victory last night as basketball fans anxiously watched game 4 of the NBA Finals. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostKylie Jenner joined beau Timothee Chalamet for the buzzy bout, cheering on the Knicks in a denim outfit to match the “Marty Supreme” star. Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesAnthony, a lifelong Knicks fanatic, has been breathing happy sighs of relief since his team’s fresh wind of fortunate hit full-force on his son’s birthday. “It was such a dreamy day,” gushed Anthony, a United States Postal Service worker, of the milestone moment for both his family and his big-game favorites. “Kazaya had the baby via C-section, and she scheduled it not even knowing that was Game 1 of the finals.”Anthony and Kazaya spent some of their pregnancy shopping for Knicks apparel, for themselves and baby Cameron, before his NBA Finals arrival. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony Isaacs“I was like, ‘Oh, my god, that’s Game 1. What are we gonna do?’ But then I realized the birth was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. that day,” added the zealot, founder of online fan community KnicksNation.At the crack of dawn on June 3, he and Kazaya, also parents to Cameron’s big sister, Aria, 8, headed to a hospital in Palm Beach County, Fl., dressed head-to-toe in New York Knicks gear. Branded hats, a blue and orange suitcase and a duffle bag stitched with point guard Jalen Brunson’s name and jersey number showcased their unabashed fandom.Their early appointment and sports fan swag helped put Anthony’s pounding heart at ease. Kazaya tells The Post she hopes her baby’s Game 1 birth is a precursor to the Knicks winning the NBA Championship. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony Isaacs“I was like, ‘Okay, he’ll be born, we’ll enjoy him and then the game will be in the evening,’” he recalled. “‘We can watch it with him.’”And that they did — right from the comforts of their hospital room. “When they won the first game of the Finals, I wanted to belt out screaming, but you know, I couldn’t because we were still in the hospital and I didn’t want to scare the baby,” said Anthony, who would have “loved” to name his first son “Jalen,” an honorable nod to Brunson, but already has a nephew with the hot moniker.Anthony struggled to curb his enthusiasm while watching the Knicks succeed in Game 1 from his wife’s post-delivery recovery room. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony IsaacsBorn a Knicks fan, little Cameron’s birth marked a record run for his family’s beloved boys in blue and orange. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony IsaacsFor Kazaya, a realtor, watching the Knicks spank the Spurs has come as a “nice distraction” as she’s convalescing post C-section — an invasive birthing procedure accomplished through incisions made in a mother’s abdomen and uterus. “Now that we’re home, recovery’s been rough and there’s a lot I can’t do right now,” said the second-time new mommy. “So watching them play is something fun that I can do while lying down on the couch.”Cameron, however, was upright, watching Game 4 with Anthony as he paced their living room floor during the nail-biting bout. Aria, a newly initiated Knicks fan like mom and dad, was fast asleep around midnight before being startled awake by Anthony’s screams when his home team secured the game series lead. While clad in their Knicks gear, Anthony and baby Cameron kept a close eye on last night’s game. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony IsaacsKazaya is happy to have birthed a family of Knicks fans, fueled by Anthony’s lifelong allegiance to the team. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony IsaacsKazaya and big sister Aria kept little Cameron company while Anthony jumped for joy over the Knicks’ Game 4 victory. Courtesy Kazaya and Anthony Isaacs“It was incredible,” Kazaya chuckled, unfazed by her hubby’s disruptive delight. “We were all really excited.”On May 8, 2026, Emilio Weeks came into the world, another Knicks-centered day marked by Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, in which the Knicks faced the 76ers.“Matt just kept saying, ‘You have to get this baby out before the game starts,” joked mother Alexis Hernandez of her husband.Matt Weeks cheered his wife, Alexis, on as she birthed their baby boy, Emilio, just in time for the Knicks v. Philadelphia 76ers face-off during the NBA Playoffs. Courtesy of Alexis HernandezWith just a few hours to spare between Emilio’s birth and the 8:30 p.m. tipoff, the New York native describes snuggling up with her newborn, enjoying Taco Bell with her husband of a decade, and watching the Knicks beat the 76ers.“It was bliss,” Hernandez said. “It felt like a true NY moment, in my hospital room downtown, with my NYC baby, watching the Knicks in the final.”Alexis, Matt and little Emilio enjoyed their first family breakfast watching Knicks coverage one day after the baby was born. Courtesy of Alexis HernandezIronically, her postpartum nurse was from Philly and had fun joking with the couple about who would win.“It’s interesting because you immediately love this newborn who is in your life for a few hours, but on the other hand, you have a moment of history happening from a team you’ve loved your entire life,” said her husband, also a native New Yorker, Matt Weeks. “So you hold your newborn and your iPhone, and you do both.”The next morning, breakfast was served, and the Knicks recap was aptly on the TV.

Jun 12, 2026

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Tragedy in Suharekë: What Happened to the 33-Year-Old?

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 11, 2026 · Uncategorized 33-vjeçari në Suharekë ka humbur jetën pasi ka rënë nga qershia me lartësi 5-6 metra.Kështu ka bërë të ditur për Klankosova.tv zëdhënësi i Policisë së Kosovës për rajonin e Prizrenit, Shaqir Bytyqi, i cili tha se i njëjti fillimisht është dërguar në Spitalin Rajonal të Prizrenit, më pas në QKUK, ku rreth orës 21:15 është konstatuar vdekja e tij.“Më datën 11.06.2026, rreth orës 20:30, Policia është njoftuar nga Emergjenca e Suharekës se F.B., mashkull rreth 33 vjeç, është marrë me autoambulancë nga shtëpia e tij në fshatin Leshan, Komuna e Suharekës, pas një rënieje nga një pemë qershie nga lartësia rreth 5-6 metra”.“I njëjti fillimisht është dërguar në Spitalin Rajonal të Prizrenit, më pas në QKUK – Prishtinë, ku rreth orës 21:15 është konstatuar vdekja e tij. Në vendin e ngjarjes dhe në institucionet shëndetësore kanë dalë njësitë relevante policore dhe hetuesit kompetentë, të cilët në koordinim me Prokurorin e Shtetit kanë iniciuar rastin “Hetim i Vdekjes”. Trupi i pajetë është dërguar në Institutin e Mjekësisë Ligjore në Prishtinë për obduksion”, thuhet në konfirmim. Related Articles

Jun 12, 2026

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Shockwaves as Papa Johns Closes 50 Locations: What's Behind the Sudden Shutdown?

An American favorite pizza chain is quietly disappearing from communities across the country.Papa Johns is following through on its plan to close about 300 North American stores, with dozens of locations shuttering in the first quarter – primarily in core Sun Belt states.A recent analysis of Papa Johns financial filings by Fast Company found that 44 stores closed across 17 states, with the highest concentration of closures in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona.Multiple location closures have also been identified in Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia.A Papa John’s restaurant is seen on Feb. 27, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Getty ImagesThe pizza brand first announced in February that hundreds of underperforming restaurants would cease operations by the end of 2027, describing the locations as being primarily franchise-owned, more than a decade old and generating less than $600,000 in annual sales volumes (AUVs).“We believe these closures will further strengthen the system, increasing AUVs by at least 3 percent and improve franchisee health by allowing franchisees to reallocate resources towards operational excellence in their remaining restaurants and open units in priority markets,” Papa Johns CFO Ravi Thanawala previously said. Papa Johns pepperoni pizza for pan pizza taste test photographed Feb. 13, 2026. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesHe also said that the majority of the company’s restaurants worldwide have “performed well over the years and delivered strong returns for both corporate and franchise owners,” and that the strategic closure of underperforming restaurants is “among the most impactful actions we can take to improve restaurant profitability and fleet health.”However, shares of Papa Johns International were down roughly 21 percent year to date through Wednesday’s close. Over the past five years, shares of Papa Johns International have fallen more than 69 percent.In addition to the Q1 store closures, filings showed that Papa Johns laid off 7 percent of its corporate workforce.Pizza boxes stacked in a Papa John’s restaurant on Feb. 27, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Getty ImagesNot only are franchisees across the fast-food industry facing severe headwinds from inflation, supply chain expenses and labor costs, but pizzerias nationwide are facing stiff competition. A recent Wall Street Journal report found that pizza restaurants are now outnumbered by Mexican restaurants and coffee shops.Other pizza chain competitors have made strategic moves amid weakening demand, including rival Pizza Hut closing hundreds of locations and its parent company, Yum! Brands, reportedly looking into a potential sale of the chain.

Jun 12, 2026

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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott: The Unexpected Reunion That Has Everyone Talking

Tori Spelling and ex-husband Dean McDermott were spotted celebrating their daughter Stella’s high school graduation together on Thursday in Southern California. The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum was pictured at the outdoor celebration wearing a white and cream boho sundress as Stella McDermott, 18, reached the milestone achievement. Dean was snapped taking pictures of their daughter during the commencement exercises, attending the event in a simple white t shirt and brown slacks. He was also seen cheering Stella on. The former couple also appeared to be chatting as they took in the commencement exercises, sitting next to each other. Tori Spelling and ex-husband Dean McDermott reunited for their daughter Stella’s high school graduation, as seen above. Spelling wore a white boho-style dress alongside her daughter, who donned a blue graduation gown. BACKGRIDDean was spotted snapping photos at the outdoor ceremony. BACKGRIDDean was also photographed cheering on Stella’s achievement. RMBI / BACKGRIDTheir eldest daughter was also pictured receiving her diploma after completing four years of high school. Stella beamed in a royal blue graduation cap and white flower lei. After walking, she posed alongside both her parents — seven months after they finalized their divorce — on her high school football field to mark the occasion.In one snapshot, Spelling, 53, carried what appeared to be her daughter’s blue graduation cap while making her way out of the event. The family appeared to have left together following the ceremony, with McDermott and Spelling walking side-by-side with their children. McDermott and Spelling chatted during the exercises. RMBI / BACKGRIDStella was seen walking at the ceremony. BACKGRIDThe eldest daughter of the famous couple received her diploma as her parents looked on. BACKGRIDThe seemingly friendly reunion comes almost exactly three years after the former couple announced their split following 18 years of marriage and five children.“It’s with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways, and start a new journey of our own,” McDermott wrote at the time, deleting the post shortly afterwards.In March 2024, Spelling officially filed for divorce from her “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood” co-star, 59.A final judgment for the former couple — who also share kids Liam, 19, Hattie, 14, Finn, 13, and Beau, 9 — revealed in November that they owe at least $1.7 million in unpaid state and federal taxes.The “Beverly Hills, 90210 alum carried her daughter’s graduation cap. RMBI / BACKGRIDThe family appeared to leave together following the ceremony. BACKGRIDSpelling and Mcdermott share five children, including Stella. They’re seen above in a throwback family photo. Instagram/@imdeanmcdermottIn December, with their divorce behind them, Spelling reflected on a more “loving” co-parenting relationship with her ex.“I watched families go through horror stories with the parents, and at the end of the day, you created beings because you had so much love between you,” the actress told People in December, adding that she’s “so grateful” to be friendly with her ex.While the actress confessed that “everyone predicted it to be so messy, the divorce,” she said it ultimately “was super easy and loving.”

Jun 12, 2026

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PDK's Surprising Move: What They Demand from LVV

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

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Love Island Star TJ Palma's Secret to Making a Coast-to-Coast Romance Sizzle

Love Island USA’s TJ Palma continues to count his blessings after meeting Iris Kendall in Fiji. “We're doing great long distance, two opposite sides of the country, but we make it work, and we've been just climbing uphill together,” TJ, 24, exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, June 11, while celebrating his partnership with Hellmann’s Spicy Mayo. “We're going through this new life together. We're best friends, we're lovers. It's just a relationship I've always dreamt of and wanted, and it's surreal to have that really come to life.” Although TJ’s home base is in Florida and Iris lives closer to Los Angeles, the pair try to see each other every other week. “She's coming here. I'm going there, or we're taking a vacation,” TJ explained. “We make it work, and it's just been amazing.” Although TJ left Love Island USA last summer before being officially coupled up with Iris, the pair were able to reconnect in the States once cameras stopped rolling. In November 2025, TJ pulled out all the stops to ask Iris to officially be his girlfriend. “We have fun doing anything or going anywhere, even if it's going to the grocery store up the street,” he said. “It's cool that people look up to us and everything, but we're just regular people at the end of the day. Half of the time, we don't even want to go outside. We’re very, like, ‘Let's stay in. Let's watch a movie. Let's frickin' build a Lego set.’ … It’s no different from anybody else.” As a new batch of Islanders look for love this summer on Love Island USA, viewers may come across TJ and Iris’ new ad for Hellmann’s Spicy Mayo. While the couple spotlight the condiment perfect for French fries, sandwiches and other summer food staples, the commercial also shows off the pair’s chemistry and playful sense of humor. “We had a lot of fun doing it, and I felt like the spicy mayo calls for a spicy commercial,” TJ joked. “Seeing the final product, it's like, ‘Wow! It really came to life.’” With the summer just beginning, TJ is looking forward to spending more quality time with Iris, 26, and making unforgettable memories. As for curious fans wondering when the pair may move in together, TJ said they’ve had discussions about taking the next big step. For now, they are simply enjoying the present. “We honestly haven't come to a decision on where, when, how type of thing,” he shared. “She's always expressed that she was OK moving out of L.A. I've always expressed that I'm OK moving out of Tampa. … We're still trying to figure it out, but I think we're doing a pretty decent job, and it's pretty early. We definitely can see ourselves moving in together soon.” Love Island USA streams new episodes on Peacock every day except Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Join Us Weekly and Bracketology.tv in our first-ever Love Island USA fantasy league! This is your chance to predict who you think will win Season 8 and rank the Islanders weekly based on how confident you are that they will survive the next elimination. You will be playing against our editors, get access to exclusive content and have the chance to win fun prizes. Sign up for free today!

Jun 12, 2026

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Breakthrough Drug Promises to Prevent 'Ozempic Butt' - What's the Catch?

You may yet be able to lean out without losing out, as a new drug could save GLP-1 users from the flat fate of “Ozempic butt.”A symptom of rapid weight loss, Ozempic butt is characterized by a sudden loss of volume and muscle in key areas, leaving users looking and feeling deflated.And Americans are losing weight faster than ever thanks to drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, with roughly one in eight US adults now turning to GLP-1s to slim down. A symptom of rapid weight loss, Ozempic butt, like Ozempic face, is characterized by a sudden loss of volume. Africa Studio – stock.adobe.comGLP-1 medications work by mimicking hormones to reduce food cravings, increase fullness, slow digestion, and stabilize blood sugar levels.Research suggests that while GLP-1 drugs do indeed trigger significant weight loss, about 25% to 40% of that loss comes from lean body mass, including muscle.This loss is critical because, in addition to giving backsides their bounce, lean body mass supports metabolism, strength, balance, mobility, energy levels and healthy aging.However, a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that when weight-loss drugs are paired with an experimental antibody medication called apitegromab, patients may be able to lose weight without sacrificing muscle.According to study coauthor Richard Pratley, the results of the study “absolutely show that they can preserve lean mass.”Apitegromab works by blocking myostatin, a protein that contributes to muscle breakdown. In a clinical trial, Pratley and his team tested the treatment on 102 people with BMIs that classified them as overweight or obese. For 24 weeks, they all got weekly injections of the weight-loss drug tirzepatide (sold under brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound). Half also received a monthly infusion of apitegromab.While both groups lost roughly the same amount of weight, those who received apitegromab retained around 55% more muscle, or “lean mass,” than those who didn’t receive it.Keeping that lean mass also seemed to translate into the retention of strength: Those who took apitegromab recorded slightly greater grip strength and scored higher on a test measuring leg strength and endurance. Participants who received the apitegromab infusion recorded slightly greater grip strength and scored higher on a test that measured leg strength and endurance AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.comApitegromab — which has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and is available only via intravenous infusions — is also being explored as a potential treatment for spinal muscular atrophy.According to Seeley, the ultimate goal is finding “the right drug for the right patient at the right time.”Researchers are calling for future studies to determine if the medicine can help combat sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging, which not only impairs physical performance but also increases the risk of falls and loss of independence.“We need to learn what these medications are capable of,” said Pratley.For those looking to fight back against a flat tush, there are other ways to preserve and promote muscle mass.Experts recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training, including lifting weights, resistance training, or other muscle-building activities.Protein is also key to maintaining muscle. The Recommended Dietary Allowance is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. For a 150-pound person, that’s 54 grams of protein daily.Dor those looking to build muscle, experts recommend 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of weight.High-protein foods include chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, tofu, chickpeas, lentils, milk, yogurt, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds. While red meat is rich in protein, experts warn that a high intake may increase your risk of colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.

Jun 12, 2026

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The Hidden Link Between Your Toothbrush and Your Mood

You really can feel down in the mouth.We tend to think of depression as something that exists in the mind, but the reality is that it affects the whole body — and the whole body can have an impact on depression, including your teeth and gums.“Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. Gum disease creates chronic inflammation,” Dr. Jason Auerbach, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, told The Post. “Chronic inflammation has been associated with a number of health conditions, including depression.”Depression can make it feel impossible to keep up with day-to-day hygiene. Shisu_ka – stock.adobe.comThe brain-mouth-body connectionPeople refer to the mouth as a gateway to the body — it’s where fuel enters to keep the body running, of course, but it can also be an entry point for undesirables, like certain bacteria.Untreated infections in the mouth open the door for that bacteria to go directly into the bloodstream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis. These infections can also cause chronic inflammation, which is linked to a number of health conditions, including lowered immunity and heart disease.Oral health is also inextricably linked to mental health. Patients who are struggling with oral health often change the way they think and act. Auerbach says patients may stop smiling in photos, start covering their mouths, and stop speaking up in meetings because they’re self-conscious about their teeth.“The connection [between mental and oral health] is definitely stronger than most people think,” Auerbach said. “The reality is the body doesn’t divide itself into neat little compartments the way people perceive it does.”Can you brush away the bad mood?Research shows that people with common mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD) have higher rates of tooth decay and tooth than the general population. The reason is not only a lack of daily care at home. One study showed that over 65% of people dealing with poor mental health did not seek dental care.While not brushing your teeth twice a day and skipping flossing and dental check-up won’t directly lead to depression, it certainly doesn’t help.“It’s one piece of a much bigger puzzle, so the better way to think about it is this: The same people who consistently prioritize sleep, exercise, nutrition, medical care and oral health tend to be supporting both their physical and mental well-being,” Auerbach said.Doctors recommend brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. New Africa – stock.adobe.comA vicious cycleDepression is marked by lack of motivation, fatigue and feelings of worthlessness, which make it hard for people to keep up good habits. Hygiene routines — including showering to changing clothes to cleaning teeth — are among the first things to suffer. Unfortunately, skipping brushing and flossing can lead to secondary effects like pain, self-consciousness and isolation, which only make matters worse.“I’ve seen it countless times. Someone becomes depressed. Self-care starts to slip… Maybe they develop bad breath or become self-conscious about their smile,” Auerbach said. “Now, they’re not only struggling emotionally, they’re struggling physically and socially as well.”It creates a vicious cycle in which decay and tooth loss can reduce quality of life, make mental health even worse, and make it harder to seek care and improve health overall.“When people feel good about their oral health, they tend to engage more confidently in life,” Auerbach said. Dr. Jason Auerbach said that often oral health care providers see the effects of depression before anyone else. Courtesy of Dr. Jason AuerbachThe most important dental care habits to keep upAuerbach stressed the need to brush twice a day, floss once a day, see your dentist regularly, stay hydrated and abstain from smoking.“Don’t overcomplicate it,” he added. “If everyone did those five things consistently, we’d eliminate a tremendous amount of dental disease. The basics aren’t sexy, they’re basic, but they’re incredibly powerful.”And for people with depression who are struggling to keep up with dental care, don’t make being perfect an enemy of the good.“If brushing for two minutes feels impossible, brush for thirty seconds. If flossing your entire mouth feels overwhelming, floss a few teeth. If you miss a day, don’t turn it into a week,” Auerbach said. “I think people underestimate how important small wins are when they’re struggling. Some days brushing your teeth is just about proving to yourself that you can still take care of yourself. That’s a meaningful victory.”

Jun 12, 2026

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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

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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