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Actress Reese Witherspoon, 50, is taking heat after posting an Instagram video encouraging women to learn more about how to use artificial intelligence to protect their careers and make life easier.

"It's time to learn about AI," she began the video on April 15. The The Morning Show star explained that she was surprised to learn that only three of the 10 women in her book club were using tools like ChatGPT and Claude, and she wants to change that.

"That means 70% of that group is not keeping up," she said. "The thing I've learned about technology is if you don't get a little bit of understanding from the very beginning, it just speeds past you. So you have to have little bits of learning just to keep up."

She also insisted that since "our kids are all using this every single day," it's important for parents to understand the tools, too. "I think we should learn the basics together and learn some really good tools that are going to make our everyday lives easier and better," she concluded. "It's time, people."

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In the caption, Witherspoon added that she feared for women's careers. "The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average," she wrote. "We don’t want to be left behind."

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Many followers were upset by the assertion, and took to the comments to explain why her statement bothered them so much. "We aren’t using it because of the environmental impact that it has!" said one follower, while another wrote, "I hope as a fellow creative and author, you speak about the theft of people's work. Copyright is a huge issue." A third added, "From someone that will never have to deal with living near a data center [face palm emoji. href="https://parade.com/living/emoji-meanings"]"

Other followers were excited to see Witherspoon talking about the topic.Scandal actress Kerry Washington wrote "THIS," while a fan added, "Curious to know more!" Another wrote, "I hate that you’re right about this. But you are."

Action films are not always regarded as high-cinema. However, there are plenty of movies from the genre that are considered well worth viewers' time and attention. Collider recently released the publication's list of the top 10 "most perfect action movies" ever made. The ranking featured classics like Raiders of the Lost Ark from 1981, 1999's The Matrix, Predator from 1987, Mad Max: Fury Road, released in 2015, and Aliens from 1986.

1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day took home the title of the most perfect action movie of all time. Collider reported that the Terminator sequel deserved the list's number one spot because of its impressive script, written by James Cameron and William Wisher, and thrilling action scenes.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day currently has a score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

In a 2022 interview with GQ, Cameron shared details about making the Terminator sequel. He said that he was approached to make a second Terminator film in 1990, six years after the first movie premiered. Before writing the script, he wanted to make sure Linda Hamilton, who starred as Sarah Connor, wanted to reprise her role.

According to Cameron, Hamilton told him that she would return as Sarah as long as the character wasn't in the best mental state.

"Her hypothesis was that what she had been through traumatically, and her vision of the future had basically driven her nuts. We eventually modified that so that she wasn't, she was on the edge, but she wasn't really crazy," said the Titanic director in the 2022 interview.

Cameron explained that his final version of Sarah in Terminator 2: Judgment Day "was a victim of trauma," but also "rather coldly calculating," as she was attempting to prevent a horrific future.

In addition, Cameron said that he believed "The Terminator movies were always about our dehumanization of ourself."

"It's not about robots from the future. It's about how we dehumanize ourselves, how we lose our empathy. How a psychologist or a policeman or a soldier can lose their humanity, you know? And [Sarah] becomes the Terminator of that movie," said Cameron while speaking to GQ. "The Terminator, [Arnold Schwarzenegger]'s character is humanized, [but] she has become an inhuman killing machine, except at that brink she steps back. And from then she begins to kind of, her journey back to humanization and to being able to feel, and express love and all that. So there's a whole other subtext going on underneath this kind of rapid fire roller coaster ride of an action film."

A fan favorite Hallmark star is adding a new project to his plate, and it's a somewhat surprising one. Jonathan Bennett, who has led numerous Hallmark projects such as Finding Mr. Christmas and The Groomsmen trilogy, is joining General Hospital.

On April 16, Deadline revealed that Bennett was joining General Hospital. He will play a character named Joe Fitzpatrick, although little is known about who Fitzpatrick is.

Bennett's first scenes on General Hospital will air in May.

General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini shared in a statement, "We're so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He's a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to GH."

This is hardly Bennett's first project outside of Hallmark in recent years. Long before Hallmark, he played the iconic Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, which also starred Hallmark's Lacey Chabert. He also has been on soaps before, playing JR Chandler on All My Children years ago.

As Hallmark fans know, Bennett is not the first to do double duty with roles on soaps and the feel-good network at the same time. For example, Alison Sweeney has popped up in her on-and-off role of Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives while starring in numerous Hallmark movies.

In addition, Cameron Mathison, who used to appear regularly on the Hallmark Channel, has been playing Drew Cain on General Hospital for several years. Ryan Paevey is following a similar path, recently rejoining the soap. Both Mathison and Paevey are working with Great American Family for movie projects these days rather than Hallmark, however.

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After Deadline announced Bennett's General Hospital gig, the actor shared it via his Instagram page, as well. His Hallmark colleagues and fans went wild over the news.

Chabert gushed, "Congratulations!!"

Sarah Drewadded, "Sooo excited for you!!!!!"

Janel Parrishcommented, "Yessss congrats baby."

Tyler Hynes, one of Bennett's Groomsmen co-stars and his good friend, commented with a crown emoji. BJ Britt, the third of the Three Groomsmen stars, wrote, "Oooooh yeah!!!!! I'm already in front of the TV waiting patiently!!!"

One person commented, "This is fantastic! You keep striving checking off all your goals and then some!"

Details regarding Bennett's character and how long he'll be sticking around Port Charles on General Hospital should emerge soon. Luckily for Hallmark fans, it doesn't appear there are any signs he's leaving the network. For now, everybody will have to stay tuned.

Hoda Kotb is praising her “strong, courageous, beautiful" Today show co-star Savannah Guthrie amid the ongoing search for her missing mom Nancy Guthrie.

“She feels deep, searing pain, and she shows up,” Kotb told Us Weekly at Sheinelle Jones‘ Through Mom’s Eyes book launch on Wednesday, Apr. 15. “She’s showing that both things can be true.”

“Some pain you carry, you’re not going to explain it away. You just have to go through life with it right in your pocket, and that’s what she’s doing. She’s doing it in a way that I’ve never seen anyone do it before," she continued.

RELATED: Dylan Dreyer Shares Update on Savannah Guthrie’s Future on the ‘Today’ Show

Savannah returned to the Today show on Monday, Apr. 6 after a two-month hiatus following Nancy's disappearance from her Arizona home on Feb. 1.

Kotb said watching her longtime friend walking “out on the plaza” at 30 Rock alongside Jenna Bush Hager is a “beautiful image” that is “seared in [her] memory.”

Kotb filled in while Savannah was away, and she returned to Today earlier this week to cohost with Savannah while Craig Melvin is on vacation.

“When Savannah first walked on the set on Monday of this week, when I was there, she looked at me and she goes, ‘What is this, April of 2025?’” Kotb said. “Then she held me and didn’t let go.”

"I’ve literally been marveling at how she navigates [this]," she added.

RELATED: Hoda Kotb Pulls Out of the Olympics Amid Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom

Over the past two months, Savannah has shared with fans how her faith and belief in God is helping her as her mother remains missing.

“Savannah has demonstrated how powerful prayer is. How it’s important for everybody to get on your knees on the good days and the bad days, just to be there,” Kotb said. “It’s the thing that makes you wake up in the morning. Without it, how are you navigating your days?”

The FBI urges anyone with tips or leads to call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office number, 520-351-4900. A $1 million reward is currently being offered for information leading to the return or recovery of Nancy.

Fans of Trader Joe's have a reason to celebrate as the beloved Brown Sugar Boba Mochi is officially back on shelves for a short while.

The soft, chewy treats have built a loyal following thanks to their rich brown sugar flavor and satisfying texture, with longtime fans and shoppers thrilled by their return. 

The bite-sized rice cake desserts combine the signature chewiness of mochi with a subtly sweet, gooey brown sugar filling inspired by classic boba drinks. 

The limited-time treat first debuted in 2024, with the grocery store chain describing them as “charmingly chewy confections evoke all the flavors & textures of a classic boba beverage—except here, instead of living at the bottom of your cup, each sweet, brown-sugary tapioca pearl lives at the center of a soft, Japanese-style mochi rice cake! “

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Trader Joe’s Brown Sugar Boba Mochi retails for $2.99 for a 6.35 oz bag. The Taiwanese-made bites are individually wrapped and shelf-stable, so you can enjoy them for weeks on end. 

The social media account Trader Joe’s Obsessed shared the update on their return this year, going as far as to declare that “they are much better than the ones at Costco 👏 .”

"Definitely making a stop to get these!" one wrote, as another in the comments exclaimed, "I LOVE these!!!!!"

In fact, they’ve often come out on top against the Costco version, with Eats By Rachel doing a side-by-side comparison, calling the Trader Joe’s version “super squishy and soft,” noting it “smells like brown sugar, too.”

She added the Costco one was more rubbery, though it did have a “stronger, more milk tea flavor,” along with a sweet center that she wasn’t the “biggest fan of.”

While she wasn’t convinced by either, if she had to choose, she'd go with the Trader Joe’s option.

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A few others chimed in to empathize that the flavor is lacking, though one had a solution that's quite a game-changer, suggesting, "They’re pretty “meh”. They’re SO much better if you eat them with ice cream."

You can always try both to compare them yourself, but if you don’t see them at Costco, at the very least, you know that they’ll be available at Trader Joe’s temporarily, so stock up while you can.

Related: H Mart’s Must-Have New Bags Are Giving Trader Joe’s a Run for Its Money

Survivor 50 is here! Every week, Parade's Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off the island.

Ever since Chrissy Hofbeck left Fiji eight years ago, she's been craving her next Survivor fix. After all, things ended far from ideally for the Season 35 runner-up, as her game got shaken up by a brand-new twist, leading to her losing next to Ben Driebergen. But, as much as she vowed she's come in as a brand new player, her history seemed to doom to repeat itself. Through a series of unfortunate events, yet again, Chrissy was thrown off with a brand-new twist: The "Double Duo." And, once more, she lost out on a million dollars next to another Ben, though you'd be remiss not to call him by that, lest you earn his wrath.

Of the 24 players that excitedly hit the beaches of Survivor 50, Chrissy perhaps had undergone the biggest transformation. Two years ago, a cancer scare put her on the operating table for a life-changing surgery. Now a survivor in more than one sense of the word, she returned to Fiji with a clean bill of health, rejuvenated and more confident than ever in her tenacity and intuition. After her jury vote loss the first time around, Chrissy was eager to prove her social skills, and did get in early with players like Coach Wade and Jonathan Young. Unfortunately, yet again, she was getting on the nerves of the younger tribe members, who felt like they were being "mommed" by her.

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Fortunately, the tribe swap brought Chrissy new faces and new connections to make. Unfortunately, Coach told her in no uncertain terms that she had annoyed the majority of her old tribe, and would have been voted out if they lost. While emotionally devastated, even questioning why nobody liked her whenever she played, speaking to the fortitude that got her back to Survivor, she learned it as a learning experience. And, while Chrissy may have been in danger in the first week of the game, the second week went a lot smoother, as she found a natural group of allies with people like Coach, Jonathan and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick.

Chrissy woke up on Day 16 worried. Coach had led the charge against Dee Valladres in the last Tribal Council, but his strongarming the split vote had rubbed many people the wrong way. And she was about to learn very soon the damage that comes from being associated with him. A historic twist had the castaways playing in pairs for the day, competing together, using advantages together — and ultimately, getting voted out together. Panicked that a vehement dislike of Coach would seal her fate, Chrissy became the "Dragon Slayer Whisperer," sending him into hammock-centered exile to avoid any more "shenanigans."

But she would have no idea the dragon she would wake up when setting her sights on Rizo Velovic. When Cirie Fields returned from her own exile, she helped rally the troops against Coach and Chrissy, saying it was too alluring not to take out the "mom and dad of the alliance." And their fates were officially sealed in the fires of Tribal Council, as Rick Devens reached into the pit right next to them to procure the fake idol he had hidden there a week ago. Any plans to go after the duo of him and Aubry Bracco were sent to the Edge of Extinction, causing friend and foe alike to turn on Chrissy and Coach. Despite Coach taking a Shot in the Dark, it did not hit. After having her game end with a jury vote last time, Chrissy would now get the opportunity to try the role herself.

Now out of the game, Chrissy talks with Parade about whether she felt Rick's idol let to her ouster, finding out she was an early target in the game, and what "old wounds" her second season helped heal from her first one.

Related: Read our Survivor 50 pre-game interview with Chrissy Hofbeck

We have to start with yet another historic twist sprung upon you, Chrissy. When Jeff reveals this twist, and you realize you're paired up with Coach, what was your initial reaction?
To be honest, it didn't matter to me. Because we felt pretty certain that the vote was going to be Rick and Aubry. So the only thing I thought is, does it actually matter if Coach or I win? What matters is that Rick and Aubry don't win immunity. So I think that's sort of where our heads were at the time. That's kind of where our heads were at all the way until the live Tribal Council started, actually, in my opinion.

Talk to me more about that. Because it's a near-unanimous vote against you in the end, and Coach ends up playing his Shot in the Dark, which I'm not sure if you spoke about ahead of time. So, do you feel like Rick pulling out the fake idol changed everything?
So what actually happened is we get back to camp and the votes were really going on Rick and Aubry. I actually didn't want Rick and Aubry to go home; I enjoyed playing with both of them. And I did not enjoy playing with Rizo, and didn't really have that much of a relationship with Emily, so I felt like the votes should go on Rizo and Emily.

We were trying to come up with a way to sort of change the votes to Rizo and Emily. None of that really got shown other than me saying this. Probably because everybody's lying in my face, which is totally fine. But going into it, I think we really thought that everyone was voting for Rick and Aubry. Then Rick pulled that amazing move. And then all of a sudden, we went home. All of a sudden, Coach and I were voted out. So we did not talk about him playing the Shot in the Dark, because it didn't even cross our minds that we were going to get voted for. I actually think I heard that Stephaeie looked over at Coach and whispered, "Play your Shot in the Dark. So he did."

So what's your reaction, then, watching last night's episode and seeing that Cirie seemed to be the one to really turn the tide against you and Coach, saying you were the mom and dad of the alliance and "if we take them out, the children won’t know what to do"?
So first of all, I was really proud that even though I got no edit for the whole season, at least Cirie acknowledged the fact that I was playing the game when she was like, "We have to get out the mom and the dad." I was like, "Okay, at least I got my props!" Literally up until last night, what I thought happened is I thought that Tiffany had swayed Joe during their reward on their meal. On the spaghetti, I thought that Tiffany turned Joe, and the two of them kicked off the Coach/Chrissy vote-out. Until I was watching last night, and I was like, "Oh my gosh, that didn't happen at all." Joe actually turned Tiffany to agree to vote against her friend, Aubry. And then we saw came down to Cirie.

You mentioned Rizo before. I'd be remiss not to ask about why you decided to target him specifically, referencing what he allegedly did with his idol in Season 49 and that he was "slick and faking [you] all."
First of all, Rizo did literally nothing around camp. And we hear that that's part of his strategy. That's not his strategy. He didn't care. He was like, "That's not part of the game, so I'm not going to bother doing it." I at least felt like Rick and Aubry were fun to be around, and were working hard and doing strategic moves and doing things. I didn't see Rizo's game. Obviously, that was all behind my back. So one could say awesome on Rizo.

I remember Rizo came over to talk to me. The first time he came over to talk to me, he's like, "Do you trust me?" And I said to him, "Rizo, I just met you one minute ago. Not yet. Let's spend some time together first." He just kind of rubbed me the wrong way. And obviously I did to him as well, right? He had some choice words for me last night as well. It's fine. There's 24 different personalities in the game.

Let's talk about when those 24 different personalities hit the beach at the very beginning of the game. You spoke with me about how you were eager to prove the allegations that you didn't have a social game from your last time out. But it does seem like your behavior at camp got on some people's nerves and made you an early target. Were you aware of that at all at the time?
Yes. I sort of knew going into the game that I was going to have better luck with older players. I'm surprised me and Mike White didn't really hit it off as well. I don't know why; that's fine. Coach and I were best friends from the beginning. You didn't see any of that, but he and I both were the ones that were married with kids. So I think that's really what bonded us, is talking about that. And then the girls, we called them "Hot Girl Summer." Like, "Where's 'Hot Girl Summer' right now?" It's cute. Tiffany, Dee and Kamilla, they were always together. But it's fine. Like, maybe I wasn't their cup of tea. That's okay. I like me.

Did you try to curb anything at all when you find out that some of the things you were doing around camp were rubbing people the wrong way?
So when Coach told me that, honestly, the tribes had swapped. And now I was in a tribe that actually really liked me a lot. So no. And then I was hanging out with Colby and hanging out with Genevieve, and we got along great. I could just be my normal self. And it's fine. If the original people didn't like my normal self, that's okay.

When Coach tells you that you would have been voted out on Kalo 1.0, you have an emotional moment on the beach, saying that, every time you play, nobody likes you. Talk to me more about that moment, and how you were able to emotionally and strategically recover to carry on in the game.
Good question. It was Day 7 or something. We're tired, we're worn out. I don't know why I cried like that. I was probably just the straw that broke the camel's back, and it just all came out. And then I sat and, of course, had to go through all the annoying traits of every single person on my tribe that never get called out. It's a good thing none of those made air, because I was really not very nice. [Laughs.] And I was like, "Okay, how come I get called out for starting the fire every day or doing mom things when they don't get called out for all this other stuff?" Whatever. It's fine.

Honestly, Mike, I cried about it, and then I got over it. And then I was on a tribe of people that liked me, that really liked me. And I was in the majority alliance. I know I got voted out last night, but I'm not going to look back and say, "Oh, I should have changed my personality or whatever." Maybe I just should have been on a different tribe. Maybe I should have been with other people. Maybe other people should have changed their personality. I don't know.

You mentioned Coach was your best friend earlier. Talk to me more about your relationship.
None of which was shown in the edit, which was so crazy. So Coach and I bonded right away. Again, he was married with three kids. I'm married with three kids. So we could talk to each other about how much we missed our spouse and how much we missed our kids and all that stuff without the other person liking it. Jonathan, also, I would say that three of us were very, very close. But then Jonathan, of course, got swapped onto another tribe.

Coach was my best friend. He would stand up in camp every day and say, "Chrissy is my number one! Chrissy is my number one! Chrissy is my number one!" I said, "Coach, stop saying that. You can't say that." So then he decided he's going to stop saying it. He's going to start saying it to other people, which is so funny, because that's what was shown then on the edit, Coach going to all these people and saying, "You're my number one," and giving them nicknames and all this stuff. But Coach really was my best friend out there. Maybe I was his or wasn't his. It doesn't matter to me. I know how I felt. I love that guy. I love his shenanigans. I think he's so purely himself. And I think it was kind of poetic that we started together, played the whole game together and went out together.

What was it like being the "Dragon Slayer Whisperer" and grounding him to the hammock for the afternoon? Did he stick to the plan?
He actually did. And the day before was so crazy during the Dee vote-out. I think that Coach was even more cCach than even comes across in the edit. He was "haiku-ing" and singing and loud and being crazy. I thought it was awesome and hilarious. Other people were getting annoyed. So the next day I said, "You have to be invisible and sit in that hammock." And I think he did not get out of that hammock for about five hours. Literally, when people wanted to talk to him, they had to go over to the hammock. So, yeah, they were calling me the "Dragon Whisperer." When somebody needed Coach to do something, they'd say, "Chrissy, you have to go talk to him about that."

You mentioned this alliance that you were a part of. It seems like you were working with more of the old-school-minded players, most prominently Coach, Jonathan, and Stephenie. How did that come about? Did you have any other side alliances you were working on?
So definite flaw in my gameplay. When I played 35, I played basically the game by myself. I know I had Ryan Ulrich as my sidekick, but I was really the one who made my own decisions, followed my own intuition, and clawed my way to the end of this game. I really decided that I wanted to do it with someone. And when Jonathan, Coach and I ended up on the merge beach, we're now with Stephenie. And Stephenie swore to us up and down that she had Ozzie and Cirie.

And the flaw in my gameplay was I believed that, and went with that. I did have conversations with Ozzy and Ciri but certainly not enough — I guess, definitely not enough. But I just kind of figured Stephenie had them, so that was part of it. So the flaw was trusting that someone else had something that they didn't. That is not a comment about Stephenie at all. She's still in the game; good on her. That's bad on me for not figuring that out.

You mentioned before about your edit. And you were one of the castaways a few weeks ago who was outspoken about the gender balance of the edit up to that point. So, now that your Season 50 story is done, how do you look back on the story that was told to us about your journey?
Okay, so my comments a few weeks ago were really about the edits of these women overall, just getting very little airtime and getting very negative airtime. For my edit, I got the smallest edit of the entire cast for all the statistics that are run with a number of professionals and things like that. Personally, do I care? No.

I really do wish that some of it was out there. But the reality is, I went out there to play the game. I did not go out there to become an influencer and get up my number of followers. I went out there to have the experience, and now I want to go back to my good life now that this is sort of done. So, yeah, so I don't really care about myself. I am really glad to see that we're seeing more of Emily's gameplay and her thinking. I think that we saw a lot of Dee's ounded story. I think we're seeing more of Tiffany's sort of thinking. So hopefully that will pick up a little bit.

In your final words, you had mentioned that Survivor 50 "healed a lot of old wounds."Talk to me about that. What were those wounds?
Honestly, I came out of the game feeling loved. I really did. I know I got voted out, that's fine, but I came out of the game, and I felt loved. Not by everyone, but we're all different people. It's okay; that's fine. It was good. I felt like people wanted to play the game with me. They cared about me and cared for me when we were out there, so that was great.

I was very bummed out that my final words got chopped off, though. After we got voted out, and Jeff said, "Chrissy, get your torch," I went and got my torch. And before I got to Jeff, I turned around and said to everyone, "It has been a great honor playing this game with all of you. I can't wait to see what happens next." I'm so bummed they didn't show that, because it looks like I just got up and walked off. But, for me, it really, truly was a joyful celebration.

Related: Coach Wade Explains Why He Targeted ‘New Era’ Players on 'Survivor 50': ‘26 Days Ain’t Going to Win 50’

Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing more than 10 weeks after she was abducted from her Tucson, Ariz., home—and a retired FBI agent pointed to Savannah while pointing out a simple motive theory.

On April 12, former FBI special agent Jennifer Coffindaffertook to X to summarize what she believes is the most likely motive in the 84-year-old's missing case.

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“[Law enforcement] said they know the motive for the abduction of Nancy, and they have known it from the beginning," the NewsNation contributor pointed out. She then listed a straightforward timeline of events at the beginning of the case, including the Feb. 1 abduction, a ransom note sent to local media on Feb. 2, and a random note sent to TMZ on Feb. 3.

"Kidnapping for ransom," Coffindaffer concluded. "Nancy sadly died. The kidnappers didn't care and tortured the family with 2 notes knowing the FBI would not recommend paying a ransom without proof of life."

She added, "Like most cases, this one is simple, but everyone wants to make it complex," also mentioning "Occam's Razor"—a theory that says the simplest explanation is typically correct. "Even the Guthrie family knows."

Nancy Guthrie

LE said they know the motive for the abduction of Nancy and they have known it from the beginning.

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Ransom note to local media 2/2

Ransom note to TMZ 2/3

Kidnapping for Ransom. Nancy sadly died. The kidnappers didn't care and tortured the family… pic.twitter.com/oAb75YnkpP

— Jennifer Coffindaffer (@CoffindafferFBI) April 13, 2026

Related: Nancy Guthrie Update: Pricey Move Could Provide "Last Breadcrumb" in Case, Says Retired FBI Agent

Additionally, Coffindaffer shared a clip of Savannah explaining that her brother, Camron Guthrie, "saw very clearly, right away, what this was" after their mom went missing. "Even on the phone when I called him, he knew. And he said, 'I think she's been kidnapped for ransom.' And I said, 'What? Why? What?' And the, I mean, it sounds so, like, how dumb could I be. But I just, I didn't want to believe..."

Savannah added, of her conversation with her brother, "I just said, 'Do you think because of me?' And he said, 'I'm sorry, sweetie, but yeah, maybe.'"

Nancy was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on the evening of Jan. 31. As of writing, no suspects have been named, despite Savannah offering a $1 million reward in exchange for information leading to her mother's recovery.

Next: Nancy Guthrie Update: Forensics Expert Shares New Insight on Perpetrator’s Profile

It's hard to leave Costco without buying something you didn't intend to. The store always has the best deals on amazing products, and it's hard to resist. Well, Costco is at it again with a new Costco find that has outdoor lovers doing a double-take.

It's affordable. It's practical. And according to early fans, it's one of those buys that actually makes you want to plan a weekend adventure.

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If you've ever thought about getting into fishing—or you're tired of piecing together random gear from different stores—this might be the sign you've been waiting for.

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Costco is now stocking an all-in-one fishing kit featuring the famously durable Ugly Stik rods, shown here by @costcofam4u. Known for their reliability and toughness, Ugly Stik rods have built a loyal following among anglers who want gear they can count on.

For $99.99, shoppers who buy this Costco find get two rod-and-reel combos and a fully stocked tackle box. Everything comes pre-spooled and equipped with tackle, so you can literally grab the fishing kit, toss it in the trunk, and head straight to the lake.

This Costco find feels especially ideal for beginners because it takes the intimidation factor out of getting started. You're not standing there trying to decode fishing jargon or match the right reel to the right rod. It's all handled for you in one convenient fishing kit.

Related: You'd Never Guess This Stylish Costco Desk Has a Unique Space-Saving Feature

Why Shoppers Say It's Perfect for Beginners

Part of what makes this Costco fishing kit such a standout is its versatility. With two complete combos included, it's easy to picture a parent and child heading out together, two friends planning a spontaneous lake day or even someone who just wants a backup rod on hand.

Ugly Stik gear is widely known for being built to handle real use. These rods are designed to be tough, flexible and forgiving, exactly what beginners need while learning technique.

And because this fishing kit comes from Costco, shoppers feel confident they're getting solid value. Paying $99.99 for two combos and a loaded tackle box makes this Costco find feel like a practical investment rather than a splurge.

It's easy to keep in your car for spontaneous stops by the water. Weekend camping trip? Covered. Last-minute lake invite? You're ready. Slow Sunday afternoon with nothing planned? Suddenly, you've got an activity.

Costco has a knack for surprising shoppers with unexpected gems, and this fishing kit is shaping up to be one of those standout Costco finds people tell their friends about.

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An iconic home shopping empire is entering a new chapter.

QVC Group, the parent company behind longtime television retail giants QVC and HSN, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The move marks a major shift for one of the most recognizable brands of the cable TV era.

The company disclosed the move in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, outlining plans to continue operating while restructuring its business. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows companies to reorganize their finances without shutting down, and QVC Group says it intends to keep its operations running during the process.

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“As of the Petition Date, we intend to operate our businesses as a debtor-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court,” the filing states. The company added that it plans to request approval for standard motions that would allow it to maintain normal business operations during the proceedings.

While no exact timeline is guaranteed, QVC Group is targeting an emergence from bankruptcy in approximately 90 days.

The filing comes as consumer habits continue to evolve, pulling attention away from traditional television shopping and toward digital platforms. Once a dominant force in retail entertainment, QVC and HSN built their reputations on live, personality-driven sales that turned products into must-have moments.

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But the rise of social commerce has dramatically reshaped the landscape.

Platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram now host a new generation of shopping creators, offering fast-paced, mobile-first experiences that appeal to younger audiences. In response, QVC Group has already begun pivoting, exploring live shopping opportunities on social platforms and experimenting with new forms of content.

The company also made significant cuts last year, laying off roughly 900 employees as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reposition for the future.

“Linear TV is a highly engaging, highly profitable platform and it remains our cornerstone,” the company said in a previous statement. “However, as traditional TV declines and a mix of video platforms takes a greater share of customer attention, we must hurry our expansion beyond TV to find growth.”

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QVC Group is part of media mogul John Malone’s portfolio, which acquired the brand for $7.9 billion in 2003 and later brought HSN into the fold in 2017.

For decades, QVC and HSN helped define a unique corner of television, where hosts could turn everyday items into cultural moments. Now, as the company works through bankruptcy, it’s attempting to rewrite that formula for a digital-first world.

Whether that reinvention succeeds will determine if this retail pioneer can transform once again—or remain a relic of a very different era of shopping.

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Building the perfect jewelry collection takes time, especially when you're trying to achieve that effortlessly layered look without spending hundreds. Quality gold-plated pieces are typically high-priced, making a curated stack feel like a serious investment.

That’s why we love this set of three Adornia 18-Karat Gold-Plated Bracelets. This thoughtfully designed trio delivers instant arm candy, and right now it's 73% off at Nordstrom Rack, dropping from $115 to just $30. Also available in classic silver, it's eye-catching yet neutral enough to go with a wide variety of outfits, making this trio a wonderful option for anyone hunting for versatile everyday accessories.

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Each bracelet in this set brings something different to the table. The collection includes a sleek hinged bangle, a rope chain bracelet, and a paper clip-chain style. All three are made from durable stainless steel and finished with warm 18-karat gold plating that catches the light beautifully. The varied textures and widths look great when worn together or combined with your existing pieces.

Shoppers have clearly become smitten with the set. One customer highlighted the appeal of the mixed stack, writing: “This is the most versatile and chic stack of bracelets. The cuff is so easy to wear and super secure.”

The gift-giving potential hasn't gone unnoticed either. A reviewer shared: “Bought as a last-minute present and she loved them! They look identical to the photos.” That kind of enthusiasm suggests these bracelets deliver on their promise both in person and in pictures.

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With a 7-inch inner circumference, these bracelets work best for smaller to medium-sized wrists. One reviewer noted that the bracelets run a little small, so make sure to keep that in mind when ordering for you or a loved one. 

At $30 for three pieces, this Adornia set breaks down to just $10 per bracelet. Given the overwhelmingly positive reviews and the steep discount, this deal may not stick around long.

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Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing more than 10 weeks after the abduction from her Tucson, Ariz., home—and a forensic researcher just shared new insight into the perpetrator's profile.

During an April 15 episode of Brian Entin Investigates, the NewsNation senior national correspondent sat down with Dr. Gary Brucato, a clinical psychologist specializing in criminal behavioral patterns.

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Brucato ruled out that the perpetrator was sexually motivated due to Nancy's age, as sexual crimes involving someone breaking, entering, and targeting an elderly person are "profoundly rare."

"When a person is breaking into a home to do that, generally it's a serial offense that somebody is going to keep doing over time and involves a paraphilic behavior, meaning the person is kind of drawn to a certain inappropriate group sexually."

Additionally, Brucato ruled out robbery, as nothing was taken except for Nancy.

"If you're abducting somebody with the intention of putting them up for ransom, ransoms, statistically, generally, are requested within 24 to 48 hours and resolved in a week," he pointed out. "There's proof of life because you want the victim out of your hands ASAP to not incriminate yourself as much as possible."

"Let's say this is actually a homicide," Brucato added, pointing out that up to 92% of of people who are killed in the U.S. know their killer in some way.

"This person who did this probably has some passing relationship, at least, with this victim," he speculated. "And that matches some of the comfort level, potentially spending quite a lot of time in the house."

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"If you take all of that information, you put it alongside what we're glimpsing on the camera, what I was very struck by... a lot of what we're seeing is somebody who is way too cool under pressure," Brucato continued. "Not even flinching under pressure. And that kind of person, when we see that, we start thinking about a person who probably has some psychopathic character structure."

He pointed out that the individual likely has a history of inappropriate behavior that people would remember and/or criminal behavior. Additionally, the forensic expert said that the perpetrator was likely local due to his comfort level.

In conclusion, Brucato profiled Nancy's abductor/abductors as "probably at least one male, probably a group of people," adding that they were "probably financially driven." He also said it was either an abduction gone wrong or an outright homicide, with the perpetrators likely being local and having a passing connection to Nancy.

Nancy was last seen at her Tucson home on the evening of Jan. 31, with the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI embarking on the search on Feb. 1. As of writing, no suspect has been named.

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Peter Billingsley just hit a major milestone. The beloved ‘80s child star, best known for his role as Ralphie Parker in the 1983 movieA Christmas Story, turned 55 on April 16.

In 1983, the eyeglasses-wearing young actor warmed fans’ hearts when his character begged for a Red Ryder BB gun, only to be shot down by everyone from his mom to his schoolteacher to Santa himself.

More than 40 years later, fans can’t believe Billingsley is old enough to live at a retirement community. But many noted the blue-eyed star hasn’t changed much in 40 years.

In a Reddit thread devoted to wishing him a happy birthday, one fan wrote of Billingsley, “He's that person who looks exactly the same, just older. Happy birthday.”

“How does he look exactly the same?!? It’s the devil’s work,” another joked.

“He’s 55?! Oh fuuuuuudge!” another chimed in, quoting one of Billingsley’s most famous Christmas Story lines.

“55? What's his secret? He looks like he's in his mid-40s,” another fan wrote.

Actor Peter Billingsley.

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Fans have followed Peter Billingsley’s career

Billingsley started out acting in commercials when he was a baby. He also played Messy Marvin in the famous Hershey’s Syrup commercials of the 1980s.

After A Christmas Story, Billingsley racked up acting credits on Highway to Heaven, Punky Brewster, The Wonder Years, and more. As an adult, he played one of Santa’s workshop elves in the 2003 movie Elf and appeared as a ticket agent in the movie Four Christmases. In 2022, he reprised his Ralphie role for the sequel movie A Christmas Story Christmas. Billingsley also works as a producer.

A Christmas Story remains one of the most popular holiday movies today and is played marathon-style for 24 hours straight on TBS and TNT every year.

Peter Billingsley looked back on his childhood fame

Over the years, Billingsley has talked about his childhood fame. In an interview with Bullz-Eye, he recalled his days as Messy Marvin. “Hershey’s was great. I really enjoyed that,” he said. “I was seven or eight or something like that, and I was hired originally as what’s called a back-up. …I’d been there for, like, eleven hours and was ready to go, and then they brought me in and did it, and that wound up being something like eight or nine commercials and a decade-long thing.“

He also revealed that he tunes into the A Christmas Story marathon each year. “I do watch,” Billingsley said. “It generally winds up on television in the house for a little bit. Some folks in my family still enjoy that movie very much, and I do, too.”

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A classic Cold War-era novel has been ranked the best spy book of all time by readers, topping a list filled with some of the most iconic titles in the genre.

According to a popular Goodreads ranking, “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” by John le Carré claimed the No. 1 spot, earning thousands of votes from readers who continue to praise its realism, complexity and emotional depth decades after its release.

Published in 1974, the novel follows British intelligence officer George Smiley as he is pulled out of retirement to uncover a Soviet mole operating at the highest levels of the Secret Intelligence Service. The story unfolds in a tense, methodical way, trading action for psychological intrigue and moral ambiguity—a hallmark of le Carré’s work.

One top-rated Goodreads reviewer wrote, "I'm one of many people who think that 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' is the greatest espionage novel of all time. Let's take the obvious things first. Unlike most examples of this genre, it's extremely well-written. Also, having worked in espionage himself, le Carré is able to get the atmosphere right. It feels 100% authentic, and you see that spying is like most other jobs. The greater part of it is routine and office intrigues, though every now and then something unexpected and dramatic happens."

The film itself, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, brought together an acclaimed ensemble cast led by Gary Oldman, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance as George Smiley. Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Hurt and Mark Strong round out the cast, each portraying key figures in the shadowy world of Cold War espionage. Directed by Tomas Alfredson, the 2011 adaptation was praised for its slow-burn tension, meticulous storytelling and richly layered performances, helping reintroduce John le Carré’s iconic spy universe to a new generation.

Le Carré, born David Cornwell, brought unusual authenticity to his novels, having worked for both MI5 and MI6 before becoming a full-time writer. His third book, “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,” was an international bestseller and helped establish him as one of the defining voices in espionage fiction.

Other titles rounding out the Top 10 include “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,” “The Bourne Identity,” “The Day of the Jackal,” and “The Hunt for Red October,” underscoring just how competitive the genre remains among readers.

Meghan Markle is a proud wife, and her latest fashion move in Australia gave the sweetest nod to husband Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, stepped out looking casual on Thursday in Melbourne for a slew of engagements and events around the city. She took a page out of her royal tour handbook by showing pride in the country by wearing Australian brands, including her camel colored Lou coat by Aussie brand Friends With Frank and Rolla’s jeans. She also represented her home state of California with Freda Salvador sneakers and a white T-shirt with the word “Mama” embossed in a large red heart, courtesy of Alliance of Moms, a Los Angeles-based organization that supports pregnant and parenting teens in foster care.

Every aspect of her outfit was intentional, including the way she represented her husband with her jewelry. While she wasn’t wearing her three-stone, cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, she wore delicate gold rings by L.A. jewelry designer Logan Hollowell, spotlighting her and the Duke of Sussex’s astrological signs, Leo and Virgo.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a Scar Tree Walk on April 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia, with engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

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Meghan and Harry have been on a whirlwind tour of Australia, visiting charities they champion, as well as engaging in paid events. The last time the couple traveled down under, they were working as senior members of the royal family in 2018. Since then, the pair have stepped back from the British royals and relocated to Montecito, California, where they raise their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

While speaking at a charity event on Thursday, Harry admitted there was another point in his life where he wanted to step away from his birthright within the royal family — following the death of his mother, Princess Diana, before his 13th birthday. 

“I was like, ‘I don’t want this job. I don’t want this role. Wherever this is headed, I don’t like it.’ It killed my mum, and I was very much against it, and I stuck my head in the sand for years and years,” Harry said, per People.

As time passed, he became aware of the positive impact he could have on the world with the power he had. 

“Eventually, I realized, well, hang on, if there was somebody else in this position, how would they be making the most of this platform and this ability and the resources that come with it to make a difference in the world?” he explained. “And also, what would my mum want me to do? And that really changed my own perspective.”

Harry has used his time in Australia to speak extensively about mental health. He spoke specifically to dads during an event on April 15 for Movember, a global charity founded in Melbourne in 2003 that focuses on men’s health, specifically raising awareness about prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

“To the dads and soon-to-be dads: yes, it’s messy. You’ll have a rollercoaster of emotions — and don’t judge yourself,” Harry assured the group, per People. 

The prince admitted he wanted to be the “best version” of himself for his kids, and so he’s been working on his past struggles through therapy. 

“I knew that I had stuff from the past that I needed to deal with and therefore, prepare myself to basically cleanse myself of the past,” he explained.

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If you've ever tried to balance a lamp, your phone, a pile of books, and a midnight glass of water on a tiny nightstand, you know it can be a struggle to neatly organize your bedside belongings without sufficient space. Luckily, Amazon has a sleek, stylish solution that not only keeps everything tidy, but also charges your devices and looks fantastic.

The Superjare 3-Tier Storage Nightstand with a built-in charging station is here to transform your bedroom (or living room, dorm, or reading nook) into an organized sanctuary. It's currently on sale at Amazon for just $30, down from its original $45.

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Why is everyone raving about this nightstand? For starters, it's designed for modern life. The built-in charging station features a USB-A port, two outlets, and a Type-C port, all right on your bedside. That means no more fumbling for tangled cords or searching for an extra outlet in the dark. Just plug in your phone, lamp, smartwatch, or even your laptop before drifting off to sleep, and you’ll wake up with everything fully charged and ready to go.

The rustic brown and black combo gives off cozy, industrial vibes, blending seamlessly with vintage and farmhouse decor. You can also grab one in white and gold for a sleek appearance, or in variations of gray, brown, and black for a modern look. There are medium and large sizes available, though the best deal is on the $30 medium-sized nightstand that measures 23.4 inches tall, 15.7 inches wide, and 11.8 inches deep.

The three shelves and adjustable fabric drawer allow you to stash books, gadgets, a sleep mask, or even late-night snacks with ease. Plus, the drawer can be installed at two heights, so you get just the storage you need. Adjustable feet keep things wobble-free, whether it's next to your bed or propped beside your favorite armchair.

Shoppers have called this "stylish" and "functional" side table "perfect for every bedroom."

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"The quality feels solid and sturdy, and the design looks modern and sleek — it instantly upgraded the look of our bedroom,” one wrote. “I love the built-in charging station; it’s so convenient to charge phones and devices right on the nightstand without cluttering up outlets or needing extra cords."

The nightstand is crafted with sturdy P2 particle board, a strong metal frame, and a durable fabric drawer, so it's built to last through countless nights and busy mornings. With over 6,100 glowing reviews, you know you're snagging a winner. Assembly is a breeze, thanks to clear instructions and numbered parts.

This nightstand is a steal that brings function, fashion, and a clutter-free vibe to any space. Grab the $30 charging nightstand while this deal lasts, and get ready for a bedroom that's as organized as it is inviting.

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Kelly Hopton-Jones, who is known for her Hillside Farmhouse blog, revealed that she accidentally ran over her son, Henry, who is only 23-months old. He is currently recovering in the hospital with pelvis fractures.

On April 15, Kelly wrote an emotional Instagram post that said, “A true nightmare for a parent happened to us today. It started like any normal day. I was taking Lily to get donuts before her dance performance. Brian was staying home with Henry and was going to meet us there. He helped Lily into the car and was waving goodbye between our car and Henry, who was in the garage. In a matter of seconds, our son was run over by our car. I was driving.”

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Kelly went on to explain that the neighbors stepped in to help and took her daughter Lily, who is 3-years-old, so she could rush to the emergency room with Henry and her husband, Brian Hopton-Jones.

“X-rays of his legs, chest, and neck are all normal,” she explained. “CT scan shows no injury to his organs or spinal cord. Neurological exam has been reassuring with no signs of head injury or impairment.”

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Kelly detailed the heart-wrenching experience in the caption of her post. “I can’t even let my brain fully go to how different this situation could be right now," she said. "It’s so easy to start questioning everything. If the morning had looked different. If B had gone to work like he normally would have, both kids would have been safely in their car seats. Why weren’t we holding him. Why didn’t I double check before pulling out. We could drive ourselves crazy with the what ifs, and honestly, we are a little bit. But accidents happen. And I keep coming back to what I would tell my own kids one day if this happened to them. It would be a lot kinder than the things we’re telling ourselves right now. Accidents happen, and the only mistakes are the ones we don’t learn from. We’re on the lucky side of a very tragic accident.”

She closed her emotional photo set by saying, “We are holding him a little tighter tonight.”

Victoria Beckham recently talked to The Wall Street Journal’s WSJ Magazine, sharing her views on parenting and raising children in the spotlight. And of course, fans are eager to know if the former Spice Girl is ready to reveal info on the reported rift between herself (and soccer star hubby David Beckham) and eldest son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham. 

So what exactly did Beckham have to say about the estrangement? If you’re looking for a solid answer, the singer/fashion designer/entrepreneur failed to provide fans with details. The mom of four didn’t specifically mention Brooklyn by name. Instead, she opened up, giving her candid take on parenting a famous family. 

The 51-year-old (she’ll turn 52 on April 17) shared, “I think that we’ve always—we love our children so much.” Beckham continued, “We’ve always tried to be the best parents that we can be. And you know, we’ve been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we’ve tried to do is protect our children and love our children. And you know, that’s really all I want to say about it.” 

While she didn’t refer to Brooklyn as she spoke, Beckham’s musings on motherhood and celeb parenting have gotten plenty of attention in light of the family’s very public issues. In January, Brooklyn spoke out against his parents, accusing David and Victoria of trying to control him and disrespecting his wife. 

Peltz Beckham posted (on his Instagram Stories) a series of statements, beginning with, “I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private. Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press.” He added that he had “no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about some of the lies that have been printed.” On the matter of working things out, Brooklyn wrote, “I do not want to reconcile with my family.” 

Brooklyn also accused his parents of controlling the narrative about their family in the press and creating “performative” social media posts that portrayed “inauthentic relationships.” His statement also included the Beckham’s' involvement in his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz, “My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped.” And neither did his statement.

Brooklyn continued, addressing headline-making (and the mother of all mother-in-law) rumors about Victoria’s role in creating Peltz’s wedding gown, “My mum canceled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.”

As Brooklyn wove his way through the complicated relationship he shares with his family, the oldest of the Beckham children explained that his parents allegedly bribed him to sign over the rights to his name, pushed his siblings to attack him on social media, and even went as far as hijacking his first dance with his wife. 

Peltz Beckham concluded his message by writing, “My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy, and happiness for us and our future family.”

Lana Del Reyhas fulfilled fans' wishes of recording a theme song for James Bond, but it's sadly not for an upcoming movie installment.

The singer heads into the world of video games and espionage, having released a new title song for 007: First Light. The upcoming video game is a third-person action adventure following the exploits and missions of a 26-year-old James Bond, played by Patrick Gibson. Del Rey's track titled "First Light" was created alongside David Arnold, who has worked in the movie franchise before with films Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002), Casino Royale (2006), and Quantum of Solace (2008).

"The music of James Bond has always been a huge part of its identity," Arnold said, according to Entertainment Weekly.

"A title song has to tell us about the world we are about to enter into. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in. This song joins a long line of genre-defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is ‘The Bond Song’. That’s why I was so excited to work with Lana, an artist who brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece, which I hope will open the world of Bond to a whole new audience."

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Del Rey joins the list of artists who have performed a title theme for the franchise alongside Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, and Adele. Many may recall that Del Rey has been a longtime favorite to perform a Bond theme, with her having written a track titled "24" with the intention of it being used for the 2015 film Spectre. Instead, Smith's track, "Writing's on the Wall," was used.

007: First Light also included singer Lenny Kravitz, but not in a music role, but as the video game's leading Bond villain Bawma. The rest of the cast also includes Priyanga Burford as M, Lennie James as mentor John Greenway, Kiera Lester as Moneypenny, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan, and Noémie Nakai as Ms. Roth.

The video is set to be released on May 27, with Del Rey's title theme song available to stream.

At Pembroke Castle in Wales, archaeologists have uncovered something extraordinary: a cave system containing evidence of life stretching back around 120,000 years, including the remains of a hippopotamus, Ice Age animals, and possible early human activity. The site, known as Wogan Cavern, is now being described as one of the most significant prehistoric discoveries in Britain.

It is the kind of find that makes you look at a medieval fortress differently. Not just as a symbol of kings and conquest, but as a lid placed on something far older, wilder, and almost unthinkably deep in time.

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The Discovery Under Pembroke Castle That Scientists Say Is “Once in a Lifetime”

The breakthrough came through small-scale excavations inside Wogan Cavern, a cave accessed via a Victorian-era staircase hidden within Pembroke Castle. What researchers expected to be a relatively modest archaeological site turned out to be anything but.

Instead, they found a layered prehistoric archive: bones of animals that lived during dramatically different climate periods, including a hippopotamus dating back roughly 120,000 years, alongside evidence of mammoths and traces that suggest early human or Neanderthal presence.

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That mix is what makes the site so unusual. It is not just one snapshot of the past, but multiple chapters stacked on top of each other. Scientists believe the cave preserves environmental changes spanning over 100,000 years, offering a rare chance to understand how ancient ecosystems shifted as Ice Ages came and went.

According to UpDay, Dr. Rob Dinnis of the University of Aberdeen, who is leading the research, has described the site as “a truly remarkable site” with “no other site like it in Britain.” Archaeologists describe the cave as unusually intact, with stratified layers that preserve environmental changes over tens of thousands of years. That kind of continuity is rare in British archaeology, where many sites have been disturbed or eroded over time.

What a 120,000-Year-Old Cave Means for History (and How We Understand Britain)

The presence of hippopotamus remains suggests that Britain experienced a far warmer climate during the last interglacial, as per The Guardian. That alone reshapes how scientists understand prehistoric environmental shifts in the region.

Even more intriguing is the potential evidence of early human or Neanderthal activity that The Guardian describes. If confirmed, it would place ancient human presence in this part of Wales much earlier than previously understood, adding new layers to the story of how humans moved through prehistoric Europe.

There is also a broader implication here that feels especially relevant to travelers drawn to places with deep history. It is a reminder that “history” is not fixed. It is something still being uncovered, even in places that already feel fully known.

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Can You Visit the Cave Under Pembroke Castle?

Wogan Cavern is located beneath Pembroke Castle, which is open to visitors, but the cave itself is not a casual walk-in attraction. Access is controlled and primarily reserved for archaeological work and guided or restricted entry depending on ongoing excavations and safety conditions.

The castle itself, however, is very much open to the public and offers a rare opportunity to visit a site where medieval history sits atop prehistoric discoveries. That layered experience is part of what makes it so compelling for travelers.

You are not just visiting a castle. You are visiting a place where multiple eras collide: Ice Age ecosystems, possible Neanderthal activity, medieval fortifications, and modern scientific excavation all occupying the same vertical space in history.

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Why This Discovery Matters for Travelers Who Love Hidden History

This discovery invites a different kind of travel mindset, one that pays attention not just to monuments, but to layers. It is the same feeling you get when you walk through Rome and realize modern streets sit over ancient ruins, or when you trace old city maps and find entire neighborhoods that no longer exist.

In Pembroke, that layering is suddenly very real. A medieval castle. A prehistoric cave. A climate that once supported hippos. A human story still unfolding.

Tom Waits has broken an eight-year recording silence. The gravelly-voiced singer-songwriter, who last appeared on record in 2018 as a guest on guitarist Marc Ribot's protest album Songs of Resistance 1942–2018, is back with 'Boots on the Ground,' a new collaboration with British trip-hop duo Massive Attack that dropped on April 16. It's his first new recorded work since that appearance, and only his second song since his 2011 album Bad As Me.

The track arrives with a companion slideshow built around documentation of recent large-scale protests against ICE raids, the militarization of domestic forces, and what Massive Attack calls 'state authoritarianism.' The visual, created by the Bristol duo using work from US photo artist thefinaleye, opens with text referencing the 2020 murder of George Floyd and closes with the names of those killed by ICE and in the crackdown on protest movements.

The song itself opens with the sound of labored breathing before a stark, minimal soundscape and percussion reminiscent of Waits' song "Earth Dies Screaming". Waits delivers the vocals with additional vocals contributed by his son Casey.

Waits said he accepted the invitation to collaborate 'many years ago.' The long lag before release didn't concern him. 'Today, as in all of mankind's yesterdays, guarantees this song will never go out of style,' he said. 'Man's fiasco folly is a feast for the flies.' That last line also explains the b-side: a spoken word piece from Waits titled 'The Fly,' which will appear on an exclusive vinyl pressing available through Massive Attack's store.

Massive Attack, for their part, called the collaboration a 'career honor' while framing the song's release as urgent. 'This track is arriving in an atmosphere of chaos,' the group said.

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All profits from the vinyl edition will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union and the US Immigrant Defense Project. The pressing itself is made using 100 percent recycled PET through an energy-efficient injection molding process, consistent with Massive Attack's ongoing environmental commitments.

The release marks the first new Massive Attack music since their 2020 EP Eutopia. The group has confirmed that further releases are planned ahead of and following their European festival tour, which begins next month.

Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among more than 500 people arrested at a London protest in support of Palestine Action earlier this week, an arrest he later described as 'unlawful' in a public statement.

For Waits fans, 'Boots on the Ground' is the first chance in years to hear the 76-year-old on something new. His 2018 'Bella Ciao' appearance alongside Ribot was a guest turn on someone else's record; this is a full creative collaboration.

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