Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch, dies at 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosisNew Foto - Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch, dies at 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis

Professional hunter and TV personalityPhil Robertson, best known for his role on the series"Duck Dynasty,"has died. He was 79. In anemotional May 25 Instagram post, Robertson's son, Willie Robertson, and daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, confirmed Phil died after being diagnosed withAlzheimer's disease. "We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord," the couple wrote. "He reminded us often of the words of Paul, 'You do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Korie Robertson (@korie.robertson) Robertson's other son, Jase Robertson,confirmed in December 2024that the TV personality and Duck Commander founder was in the "early stages" of Alzheimer's disease, adding that the brain condition joined a series of other health issues that were "causing problems with his entire body." "Phil's not doing well," said Jase at the time on the "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" podcast. "We were trying to figure out the diagnosis, but according to the doctors, they are sure that he has some sort of blood disease that's causing all kinds of problems." 'A well-loved friend':George Wendt, beloved bar regular Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76 Robertson, whose family-run hunting products business, Duck Commander, was the focus of "Duck Dynasty," starred on the first four seasons of the A&E series, which debuted in 2012. He subsequently appeared in a recurring role until the show's 11th and final season in 2017. In 2013, Robertson sparked controversy aftermaking remarks in GQ magazinethat some considered anti-gay, which led A&E to put him on "indefinite hiatus." Though he was briefly sidelined from the series, the suspension was later called off. "Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus," Willie and Korie Robertson wrote on Instagram. "We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again." Priscilla Pointer dies:'Dallas' actress and mother of Amy Irving was 100 Robertson's death comes as the Duck Dynasty franchise is set to return with the reboot "Duck Dynasty: The Revival." The spinoff will follow Willie and Korie Robertson and their family of six as they "grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander." A&E has ordered two seasons of the show, consisting of 20 episodes each. Willie and Korie Robertson said a private service will be held in Robertson's honor, but a "public celebration of his life" will be announced soon. Contributing: Jay Stahl, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Phil Robertson dead: 'Duck Dynasty' star dies at 79

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Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch, dies at 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis

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Brianna LaPaglia Admits Her DMs were 'Popping Off' After Her "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit" Shoot Dropped (Exclusive)

Katherine Goguen/Sports Illustrated; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia says DMs "popped off" after herSports Illustrated Swimsuitphotos dropped for the first time earlier this year Speaking with PEOPLE exclusively on the red carpet at the 2025Sports Illustrated Swimsuitlaunch party in New York City last week, she said tons of potential suiters took to her DMs after her sexy, bikini-clad cover story went live Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPagliasays herSports Illustrated Swimsuitdigital cover was so popular that it made lots of fans — and interested suiters — take to her DMs to compliment her. Speaking with PEOPLE exclusively on the red carpet at the2025Sports Illustrated Swimsuitlaunch party in New York City on Thursday, May 15, the 25-year-old podcaster opened up about herdigital coverthat spawned tons of DMs. "They were popping off. They're fine," she joked, before opening up about her dating life. "I really genuinely enjoy being single," LaPaglia added. "I think there's a lot of girls that can relate and a lot of guys that can relate that are relationship people. I was in a relationship since I was 16 until 25. Being single for the first time ever is frigging awesome. I can order Taco Bell whenever, I can do whatever I want to do. I can go out, I can hang out with my friends. It's really fun. I feel like I'm figuring out who I am." John Nacion/Variety via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. LaPaglia's confirmation that she's single comessix months after her splitfrom musicianZach Bryanin October 2024. She's been vocal about how the relationship has impacted her emotionally and physically in the months that followed. Now, she's "in the era of discovering," the content creator told PEOPLE. "I feel like I'm in that time zone where it's like discover who you are, try new things and also leave a lot of negative things in the past," she explained. "So I'm just trying to figure out who the hell I am — and it's fun!" "It shouldn't be discouraging," LaPaglia added. I feel like we get to a certain age and we're like, 'Oh my gosh, there should be time marks and things for what we should do.' I think there's no time limit, and I'm just trying to figure it out." For the Barstool star, this summer will have a lot more going on outside of dating. "I think this summer is friendship summer," she shared. "I think for the past couple of years I took for granted my family and my friends, and this year I just want to worry about my best friends and just have fun." LaPaglia made her debut inSports Illustrated Swimsuitin January this year. The social media star — who made a name for herself as "Brianna Chickenfry" online — was photographed by Katherine Goguen in La Quinta, Calif., late last year. She wears a number of teeny-tiny swimsuits in her debut for the outlet, posing all over the beach with her tattoos on display and her hair in soft waves. She toldSports Illustrated Swimsuitearlier this year that for 2025, she's looking forward to focusing more on podcasts and less on TikTok and influencer life, especially with the looming ban. She's ready to see TikTok go, anyway. "How I'm feeling right now is I'm like, pop a bottle of champagne!" she joked to the outlet. "Let's get rid of this horrible, hateful app." Read the original article onPeople

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Brianna LaPaglia Admits Her DMs were 'Popping Off' After Her “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit” Shoot Dropped (Exclusive)

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Robin Thicke Proposes to April Love Geary — Again — in the Same City Where They Made Their Red Carpet Debut 10 Years AgoNew Foto - Robin Thicke Proposes to April Love Geary — Again — in the Same City Where They Made Their Red Carpet Debut 10 Years Ago

April Love/Instagram Robin Thicke has proposed to fiancée April Love Geary for the second time — this time in Cannes, France Thicke first popped the question to her on Christmas 2018, when she was pregnant with their second child together Thicke, 48, and Geary, 30, started dating in 2014 Robin Thickehas once again popped the question toApril Love Geary! On Sunday, May 25, the 30-year-old model shared a post on Instagram announcing that the musician, 48, proposed to her for a second time, after he initiallyproposed on Christmas 2018. Geary shared a series of photos of the couple, both dressed in all-white attire as they stand on the steps of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes, France — the same place the pair made their public debut as a couple 10 years ago at theCannes Film Festivalin 2015. The model can be seen wearing a silk backless dress, while Thicke wore a white button-up and matching pants and shoes. April Love/Instagram "Robin surprised me during our trip to Cannes by proposing to me again with a new ring that one of my best friends @nikkiwhatnikkiwho @establishedjewelry made, I'm so obsessed with it, thank you!!!" Geary wrote in her caption. "😭 This trip was such a dream. 🤍 I love you so much @robinthicke." "Also a huge thank you to @alilasky for clearing out the whole area and making sure there wasn't a single person getting in the way 😂," she added. April Love/Instagram The couple started dating in late 2014, several months after the singerseparated from his wife of 10 years,Paula Patton. In August 2017, Geary and Thicke announced they were expectingtheir first child together. "Robin and I are very excited to share with you all that we're having a baby!" Geary wrote on Instagram at the time, alongside a sonogram photo. "The due date is March 1st, Alan's birthday," referring to Thicke's late father and actor,Alan Thicke. After Geary gave birth to daughterMia Love, in 2018, the couple later welcomed daughterLola Alainin 2019 as well as sonLuca Patrickin 2020. The musician is also dad to son Julian, 15, whom he shares with his ex-wife Patton. The pairannounced their first engagementon Instagram in 2018, while Geary was pregnant with their second daughter. "YES YES 1000x YES," the mother-to-be captioned her post at the time, alongside two black-and-white photos and a video that showed Thicke on bended knee in the middle of a family dinner. Since then, the couple have been candid about their relationship and their roles as parents. Last year, Thicke celebrated Mother's Daywith a sweet social media post, honoring his fiancée. The video flipped through several photos of their family, with Thicke honoring Geary in his caption. "Happy Mother's Day to the best mommy in the world. My everything! We Love and appreciate you so much@aprillovegeary! ❤️❤️❤️," Thicke wrote. Despite previously telling PEOPLE in 2024 that he and and Gearyplanned to tie the knot that year, the pair have seemingly not yet wed and are still in the planning stages. "My relationship with April continues to grow beautifully as we've matured into three-time parents together," Thicke told PEOPLE at the time. "She's really the most amazing woman a man could ask for." Read the original article onPeople

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Robin Thicke Proposes to April Love Geary — Again — in the Same City Where They Made Their Red Carpet Debut 10 Years Ago

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AP PHOTOS: US Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Middle EastNew Foto - AP PHOTOS: US Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Middle East

During her trip to the Middle East, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a naval base in Bahrain, where she met with coast guard personnel, served meals and signed autographs. She also toured the historic Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort on camelback and held a meeting with the country's king. On Sunday, she traveled to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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AP PHOTOS: A survivor of the Nagasaki bombing struggles to preserve remainsNew Foto - AP PHOTOS: A survivor of the Nagasaki bombing struggles to preserve remains

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — Decorated with colorful paper cranes and blooming flowers, it doesn't look the scene of a tragedy. On Aug. 9, 1945,U.S. forcesdetonated an atomic bomb over Nagasaki.Shiroyama Elementary School was only 500 meters (1,600 feet) west of ground zero. It is thought more than 1,400 people died here, including teachers and children. The atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and Hiroshima three days earlier, together killed more than 210,000 people. Japan surrendered on Aug. 15, endingWorld War IIand its nearly half-century of aggression across Asia. In Nagasaki, part of the destroyed building known as the Peace Memorial Hall receives around 30,000 visitors each year. At the same time, thenumber of those who still rememberthe attack is dwindling. Fumi Takeshita, 80, was just a child, but can still recall her experience. "I saw an extremely strong light coming in from the window. It was white, or shall I say yellow? So strong that I couldn't keep my eyes open," she said. "It was the day after the bomb dropped. (My father) walked through the hypocenter, the Urakami area, and heard many people calling for help. There were heaps of bodies, too. Buildings were crashed to the ground and there was nothing left, apparently. I heard that from my grandmother. She said, "Fumi-chan, remember the light you saw the other day? Because of that there is nothing left in Urakami, and many people died.'" She now collects items related to the bombing, many of which she has dug from the ground with bare hands. Takeshita believes it's important to preserve the physical evidence of the Nagasaki bombing, known as "Hibaku remains." "Nagasaki hardly has any remains left. I have been raising my voice to be heard in order to protect them, but most of them have been taken down," she said. Currently, 55 sites have been approved as "Hibaku remains," including bridges and trees, in the city's annual list. But officials say they also have to consider the city's needs and strike a balance between preservation and development. "I have lung cancer and was told I might not be able to see the cherry blossoms this year," Takeshita said. "But I managed to. Like myself, hibakushas (atomic bombing survivors) do not have much time left. Preserving things has a strong message. Despite all the testimonies, I believe it is more convincing and can convey, for instance, the heat which melted these objects, let alone humans." ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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AP PHOTOS: A survivor of the Nagasaki bombing struggles to preserve remains

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U.S. citizen arrested and accused of trying to bomb an American Embassy office in Tel AvivNew Foto - U.S. citizen arrested and accused of trying to bomb an American Embassy office in Tel Aviv

A man was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York on Sunday following an alleged attempt to firebomb a branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, the Justice Department said in astatement. The man, named Joseph Neumeyer, is a dual American and German citizen and was detained in Israel on May 19 after a hostile confrontation in which Neumeyer spit on a security guard in front of the office earlier that day, according to the Justice Department. The guard tried and failed to detain Neumeyer, who ditched the backpack he was carrying to break free, the statement said. A search of the backpack he left behind at the embassy after the confrontation "revealed three rudimentary improvised incendiary devices commonly known as Molotov cocktails," the statement added. Officials were able to track Neumeyer to his hotel, where he was arrested. The Justice Department also said that Neumeyer, 28, posted the following on social media: "Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America, death to Americans, and f--- the west." He also made threats on social media to assassinate President Donald Trump, the statement added. It wasn't clear if Neumeyer has retained a lawyer. Representatives of the Federal Defenders of New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment Sunday night. Neumeyer claims in his social media profiles, verified by NBC News, that he is the founder and CEO of a company called Atlas Light Co. It was not immediately clear what the company does, and Neumeyer claims to have founded a number of startups. Recent postings on Facebook suggest discontent with the West, specifically with the U.S. and Trump. Neumeyer arrived in Israel last month but didn't head to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv until May 19, the Justice Department said. It was not clear where in the country he was staying or what he was doing there prior to last week. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. "The Department will not tolerate such violence and will prosecute this defendant to the fullest extent of the law," U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement after Israel turned Neumeyer over to the U.S. on Sunday. FBI Director Kash Patel added in a statement, "This despicable and violent behavior will not be tolerated at home or abroad, and the FBI, working with our partners, will bring him to face justice for his dangerous actions." Neumeyer, who was deported to the U.S. by Israeli authorities, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His arrest comes several days after two staffers who worked at the Israeli Embassy in Washingtonwere killedleaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect in that shooting, Elias Rodriguez, was later charged with two counts of first-degree murder. According to videos taken at the scene and posted to social media, Rodriguez shouted "Free, free Palestine" following his arrest. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke the day after the shooting, with Netanyahu condemning the act as a "horrifying antisemitic murder."

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U.S. citizen arrested and accused of trying to bomb an American Embassy office in Tel Aviv

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