Trust Fund Graphic Novelist Sentenced to Life in Prison For Torturing Fiancée Next to Baby Daughter

The graphic novelist whobrutally tortured and scalped his fiancéejust weeks after she gave birth will spend the rest of his life in prison. Last week, Leibel was found guilty for the first-degree murder of Iana Kasian, who was found drained of her blood, scalped and tortured in their West Hollywood apartment in May 2016. Her mother, Olga Kasian, appeared in court for the sentencing and delivered a statement referring to her granddaughter....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Heather Olson

Tunisian Teen Swimmer Shocks with Win at Olympics Final: 'I Was Surprised with Myself'

Ahmed Hafnaoui.Photo: Al Bello/Getty Even Ahmed Hafnaoui couldn’t believe his big finish! The 18-year-old Tunisian athlete picked up a gold medal during the400m freestyle swimming eventSunday morning, even though he had the slowest qualifying time. After realizing he had the fastest time in the tight race — which saw him narrowly beat out Australia’s Jack McLoughlin and Team USA’s Kieran Smith — Hafnaoui pumped his fists in the air in celebration....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Kenneth Peters

Twin Brothers Who Lost Their Dad on 9/11 Raise $20K for Grieving Families

Photo: Courtesy Lisa Friedman Clark Twin brothers Dan and Mike Friedman were just 11 years old when they received the news that would change their lives forever. Their father, 44-year-old Andrew Friedman, had been inside the World Trade Center’s North Tower when a hijacked plane struck the building on Sept. 11, 2001. Andrew had been working on the 92nd floor of the North Tower, Mike says. He was able to call his wife, Lisa Friedman Clark, and assure her that he “had plenty of air” and was expecting to make it out alive....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Lauren Brown

Tyler Hubbard and Wife Hayley Are 'Open' to Having More Kids — and Have Talked About Adoption

Tyler Hubbardand his wifeHayleyjust welcomed their second child, sonLuca Reed, on Aug. 19 — but theFlorida Georgia Linemember has already thought about expanding their family of four. “We’re open [to more kids], for sure,” Hubbard, 32, shares in this week’s issue of PEOPLE, out now. “We hadn’t really made our mind completely up.” The country musician adds that he and Hayley (who also share daughterOlivia “Liv” Rose, 20 months) have “talkedabout the possibility of adoptionone day” as well....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Joy Smith MD

Tyler Perry Leads Tributes to Late Atlanta News Anchor Jovita Moore: 'You Fought with All You Had'

Jovita Moore.Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic Celebrities, politicians and Atlanta community members are honoring news anchorJovita Mooreafter her death. Moorediedon Thursday evening, seven months she wasdiagnosed with an incurable and aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 53. Leading the tributes to Moore wasTyler Perry, who shared a photograph of the late journalist alongside a warm message. “We know you fought with all you had! I will miss your beautiful smile and warm laughter, let alone seeing you in my living room everyday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jillian Mclean

Tyler Posey's Wife Phem Celebrates His 'Magnificent Heart' While Giving Sexy Dance for His 32nd Birthday

Tyler Posey and his wife Phem.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty; Phem/ Instagram Jesse Grant/Getty; Phem/ Instagram Tyler Poseyis celebrating his birthday with two types of cake! In an Instagram Story posted to his wifePhem’s account on Wednesday, the newlyweds marked theTeen Wolfalum’s 32nd birthday with a dinner out with friends at a Tommy Bahama restaurant. When a server brought out a chocolate cake with a single birthday candle, the group began to sing “Happy Birthday” and the 28-year-old singer rose from her seat....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Denise Dalton

Typically Nonverbal High School Senior with Autism Gives Graduation Speech: 'Do the Unexpected'

A high school senior in Texas delivered a powerful six-minute graduation speech on June 9, earning applause and cheers from his classmates. The impressive speech was particularly special for the teen’s friends and family though, because he normally doesn’t speak. Scott’s message for his classmates? Do the unexpected and happiness will follow. Scott told his classmates that doing the unexpected “can be a blessing to those around you.” “You can sprinkle unexpected moments throughout your everyday life that can benefit those around you with very little effort on your part,” he said, citing examples like giving up your table at a restaurant to someone else who’s waiting....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Jason Houston

U.S. COVID Cases Are 5 Times Higher Now Than Last Memorial Day Weekend

Beach.Photo: GettyThroughout the U.S., precautions for COVID-19 such as mask mandates and vaccine requirements have been largely dropped, and Americans are almost entirely back to their pre-pandemic activities. Yetcases are actually higher now than this time last year, when half of the country was newly vaccinated and before the omicron variant had struck.This Memorial Day weekend,the reported number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.was easily above 110,000 a day, five times that of the year before, when the average number of cases hovered around 20,000 a day....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1528 words · Jason Smith

UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis Performs to Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott & More in Another Viral Routine

UCLA gymnastNia Dennisset the floor on fire at Saturday’s season-opener competition against Arizona State. “This was so fun to watch! keep killing it!” added Biles, 23. 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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nia Dennis.UCLA Gymnastics Twitter “Snappin,” wrote Elliott, 49, in areply to the video, adding her own flames emoji....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Emily Tapia

UFC Fighter and New Mom Mackenzie Dern Set for First Fight 4 Months After Giving Birth

Photo: Mackenzie Dern UFC fighterMackenzie Dernis prepping for her matchup against Amanda Ribas on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. But what makes this fight different from the other seven bouts of her professional career — all of which she has won — is the 26-year-old will be entering this fight just four months after becoming a new mom. Dern, who is married to professional surferWesley Santos, gave birth to her daughter, Moa, in June....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Lindsay Sutton

UK Woman Sentenced After Trying to Kill Her Ex's Wife with a Knife She Hid in a Bouquet of Flowers

Clare Bailey.Photo:North Yorkshire Police North Yorkshire Police A British woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after admitting last year to disguising herself and hiding a knife in a bouquet of flowers before stabbing the wife of a man whom she had a previous affair with. Clare Bailey, 44, pled guilty to attempted murder last year and was sentenced last week, the North Yorkshire Police Department said in anews release....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Christopher Hensley

Universal Studios Orlando Opening DreamWorks Land Featuring 'Shrek,' 'Trolls' Attractions Next Year

Photo:Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort A whole new land is coming to Universal Orlando Resort! DreamWorks Land will feature “themed, interactive play spaces and attractions” that bring some of the studios’ most popular films to life, according to a press release. The park promises an immersive experience with “vibrant colors, sights and sounds” that will bring guests right into the world of the films. Maximum Film/Alamy Universal Orlando Resorts’ websitealso notes that there will be special meet and greets with other popular characters from the DreamWorks portfolio, which hints that park-goers may get to see beloved characters like Shrek and Donkey from theShrekfranchise and Po the panda fromKung-Fu Panda....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Ms. Brooke Aguilar

Unvaccinated Florida Woman, 30, Dies of COVID Weeks After Miscarriage During Hospitalization

Photo: gofundmeChris Smith says his wife was the reason he “woke up every day,” which is why he wants to give her the funeral she deserves.Ashley died of COVID-19 complications on Sept. 10 after a month-long hospitalization, which included spending 28 days in a coma, Chris detailed in aGoFundMecampaign he created to raise funds for her burial and funeral service.At the time she was admitted into the hospital in August, she was 13 weeks pregnant, according to theDaytona Beach News-Journal....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1878 words · Wanda Salazar MD