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NFL reporter fired after fierce post mocking Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic

NFL reporter fired after fierce post mocking Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter USA Today NFL reporter Crissy Froyd has been fired after publicly celebrating the resignation of Dianna Russini from The Athletic. Russini, 43, who worked as a senior NFL insider for the sports outlet, announced Tuesday that she was stepping down from her position after pictures of her holding hands with New England Patriots’ head coach, Mike Vrabel, 50, were published. Both individuals — who are married — have shared statements denying any wrongdoing. In the wake of her resignation, Froyd, a USA Today Sports contractor, slammed Russini on X. “I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead,” Froyd wrote. “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. We know who you really are and what you’ve been up to for years. It does so much detriment to women in sports who have done things …

Sheriff’s ‘Nancy has been located’ post sparks outrage in Guthrie case

Sheriff’s ‘Nancy has been located’ post sparks outrage in Guthrie case

Published by Daniella Wilson

A social media post from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has sparked a wave of backlash after it appeared to offer a long-awaited update in the high-profile disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, only for users to discover it referred to a different missing woman. Late Thursday evening, the department posted a brief update on X reading “Nancy has been located,” prompting an immediate surge of attention from those closely following the case of Nancy Guthrie, who has now been missing for 75 days. But when users clicked through, they found the attached image referred instead to Nancy Radakovich, an 82-year-old “vulnerable adult” who had gone missing earlier that same day and was safely located. © XPima Sheriff posted the update on social media The omission of a last name in the original post led to confusion and, for many, a moment of false hope. Savannah Guthrie’s mom Nancy was reported missing over 75 days ago It didn’t take long for frustrated users to voice their anger online. “Thank God she was found but COME ON. Can …

Ex-Birmingham Post editor ‘who left lasting impression’ dies aged 85

Ex-Birmingham Post editor ‘who left lasting impression’ dies aged 85

Published by Sam Flores

Peter Saunders. Picture: Fred Bromwich Peter Saunders, the editor of the daily Birmingham Post between 1984 and 1989, has died from cancer aged 85. Saunders was born in Newport, South Wales, and went on to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science before kickstarting his journalism career at the Gloucestershire Echo. He moved on to the Sunderland Echo in 1962 as a sports reporter and sub-editor before joining the Yorkshire Post the following year. A former lecturer in journalism at Cardiff College of Commerce, he started work at the Birmingham Post in 1984, rising from sub-editor to assistant chief sub-editor, chief sub-editor, assistant editor, deputy editor, executive editor and, eventually, editor. He was at the helm of the Post from 1984 until 1989. While working at the Birmingham Post, Saunders was also a guest lecturer for the International Institute for Journalism in Berlin – a role he held from 1973 until his retirement. As a guest lecturer, he was involved in running seminars at the Institute and travelling to many countries, including …

Melissa Joan Hart sparks fan frenzy with cryptic post

Melissa Joan Hart sparks fan frenzy with cryptic post

Published by Daniella Wilson

Melissa Joan Hart has sent fans of Sabrina the Teenage Witch into full meltdown mode after teasing a mysterious announcement that many are convinced is linked to the beloved 1990s sitcom. On Friday, April 10, the actress, 49, took to Instagram with a cryptic post that immediately sparked a wave of speculation. “Stay tuned for a fun announcement on Monday!” Melissa wrote alongside a simple image of a black cat silhouette against a black background. © Disney General Entertainment ConMelissa and cast on the set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch While Melissa offered no further explanation, longtime fans were quick to make the connection to Salem – Sabrina Spellman’s wisecracking feline sidekick, who became one of the most iconic TV pets of the decade. The comments section quickly filled with excited guesses, with many hoping the tease could mean a reboot, reunion special or anniversary project is in the works. © Getty ImagesMelissa teased fans on her latest post “Tell me you’re coming back as Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, with Salem!!” one fan wrote, while another …

Sam Altman Confirms Molotov Cocktail Incident in Personal Blog Post

Sam Altman Confirms Molotov Cocktail Incident in Personal Blog Post

Published by Daniella Wilson

San Francisco police arrested an individual on Friday after they allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI’s Sam Altman and made threats outside his company’s headquarters. No injuries were reported, per OpenAI, which confirmed the incident in a statement, adding, “We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we’re assisting law enforcement with their investigation.” View our latest statement regarding an incident that occurred early this morning at a North Beach residence. Officers have made an arrest, and no injuries were reported as a result of this incident. pic.twitter.com/t4DsF31uxh — San Francisco Police (@SFPD) April 10, 2026 Hours later, Altman himself confirmed the incident by way of a personal blog post seemingly sparked by both the shock of the Molotov incident and his headline-making week in the wake of a damning investigation by Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz in The New Yorker. “Images have power, I hope. Normally we try to be pretty private, but …

Victoria Beckham’s latest post has fans all saying the same thing

Victoria Beckham’s latest post has fans all saying the same thing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Victoria Beckham has once again given fans a glimpse into her famously close-knit family – but it was one subtle detail in her latest post that quickly caught attention.  The family were out in support of David Beckham as they headed to Miami for the opening of the new Inter Miami Stadium, named the Nu Stadium, which cost $750 million. © InstagramThe Beckham family at Nu Stadium The fashion designer shared a polished group photo of the family together, featuring husband David and their children, all dressed to impress, writing in the caption: “What an incredible night last night!!! We couldn’t be prouder @davidbeckham…” But while the image appeared to be a classic Beckham family moment, eagle-eyed followers couldn’t help but notice how the group had been arranged. In the photo, Victoria and David stand front and centre, flanked by their children – with their sons’ partners positioned neatly at the outer edges of the frame. © MLS via Getty ImagesDavid and Victoria attend the stadium’s ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to the MLS match It didn’t …

Trump Administration Agencies Post Easter Messages Celebrating Christ’s Resurrection

Trump Administration Agencies Post Easter Messages Celebrating Christ’s Resurrection

Published by Sam Flores

Numerous previous presidents have issued statements in recognition of Easter Sunday. This year, the Trump administration went a step farther, with several key Cabinet departments heralding Christ’s resurrection on their official social media accounts. The Defense Department shared a post on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: “The tomb is empty. The promise is fulfilled. Through His sacrifice, we are redeemed. We stand firm in faith, courage, and truth.” “Today, as millions of Christians gather in their churches across the nation to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, this Department —- is proud to protect and defend religious liberty,” it said. The posts drew thousands of comments. Some people expressed joy at the departments’ open embrace of Christianity; others were outraged, saying government agencies should not be promoting the doctrine of a particular faith. Hegseth frequently invokes his evangelical faith as head of the armed forces, depicting a Christian nation trying to vanquish its foes with military might. Last week, Hegseth hosted his first monthly Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the Iran war began. …