Alex Murdaugh, 57, was reportedly left in total disbelief after a South Carolina judge overturned his double murder conviction on Wednesday. Speaking to The Sun, defense attorney Jim Griffin said the disgraced former lawyer struggled to process the bombshell ruling reversing his 2023 conviction for murdering his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul Murdaugh. “He was incredulous because every ruling has gone against him since he got in the spotlight,” Griffin said. According to Griffin, Murdaugh carefully read the judge’s order before admitting, “Jim, I read it, I see it, I still don’t believe it. That’s just sinking in.” In a 5-0 ruling, the court determined former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill, 58, improperly influenced jurors while promoting her tell-all book Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders, with the judge concluding she had effectively put her “fingers on the scales of justice.” Despite the major legal victory, the former personal injury attorney still faces 67 years in prison, tied to the financial crimes he pleaded guilty to. Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said the team is already eager to begin preparing for a retrial that he predicts could take place as early as spring 2027.

A vacation in paradise ended in tragedy for five Italian tourists in the Maldives. A group of tourists died while exploring underwater caves 160 feet below the surface in the Vaavu Atoll, according to local media. Last Thursday morning, the tourists set off for their diving expedition. When they didn’t resurface around midday, authorities began to receive reports of divers’ disappearances. Their bodies were later recovered in a search and rescue operation. Initial reports indicated that the tourists disappeared near Alimatha, one of the most popular diving spots in the atoll. Two of the victims have been identified as Monica Montefalcone, a 51-year-old marine biologist, and Giorgia Sommacal, her 20-year-old daughter. The three other victims were identified by name as Muriel Oddenino, Gianluca Benedetti, and Federico Gualtieri of Borgomanero. The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed the deaths. “Following an accident during a scuba dive, five Italians died in the Vaavu atoll, in the Maldives,” it said in a statement.

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The thyroid gland plays a critical role in everything from energy production and metabolism to hormone regulation and cognitive function. Of course, persistent symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained weight fluctuations should always be discussed with your doctor or endocrinologist first. But for those looking to support healthy thyroid function as part of their daily wellness routine, Nature Craft’s Thyroid Support Supplement may be worth adding to your supplement stack.

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A 30-year-old rugby player died after sustaining an “unsurvivable” injury during his team’s opening game last week, league officials in New Zealand have announced. Eugene Hanna was playing for the Glenora Bears’ Premier Reserves on May 2 when he sustained the injury before being taken to a hospital in Auckland, where he remained for 10 days before dying. The specific nature of the injury has not been released publicly, but the New Zealand Rugby League’s statement on his death mentioned its head injury protocols. His former club, the Australian rules football team Waitakere Magpies, said in a statement that Hanna’s death would leave a “big hole in our hearts” but that his legacy would live on there, especially a game-winning goal he scored in 2016. Another club, Lynn-Avon United AFC, wrote in a statement that Hanna “will be remembered as a genuine all-round good bloke.” His own club’s chairwoman, Janet Hunt, wrote in a statement that “there are not enough words to express the unimaginable loss and grief” that his loved ones are feeling.

Michelle Dockery, best known for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey, has welcomed her first child with husband Jasper Waller-Bridge. The 44-year-old kept the happy news under wraps for four months, her friend told the Daily Mail. “She and Jasper are thrilled, and they are loving being parents. She gave birth around four months ago, and life is really good for her after the horrid heartache she has been through,” the source said. Michelle Dockery revealed her pregnancy in September of last year during the premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in London. She and her director husband began dating in 2019 and married in the fall of 2023 in a private, star-studded affair in London. The wedding was attended by Jasper’s sister, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and several of Dockery’s Downton Abbey co-stars, including Laura Carmichael, who served as a bridesmaid. Dockery and Waller-Bridge first connected four years after the death of Dockery’s fiancé, John Dineen, who died in 2015 after battling a rare form of cancer.

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Unless you’ve got the memory of an elephant, taking notes is a must. Remarkable has built a name for itself with innovative tablets that cut out distracting apps and focus on productivity. In fact, a study by Remarkable found that users experience 35 percent less stress and 20 percent more focus when using a paper tablet compared with working on a PC. Today, the brand is unveiling a new offering—the Remarkable Paper Pure.

The new 10.3-inch model is a marked improvement in every way. The battery is longer lasting (up to three weeks on a single charge), it features a crisper black-and-white canvas display, and it is 50 percent faster than the Remarkable 2. Like its predecessor, writing on the Remarkable Pure Paper is, well, remarkable. It feels just like writing on paper with the digital ink appearing in as little as 21 milliseconds—faster than the blink of an eye.

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Need a weekly planner? There’s a template for that. Want a notebook with ruled lines? There’s a template for that, too. You can even connect with productivity apps like Outlook, Slack, Google Drive, and OneDrive to pick up writing on your laptop. Whether you’re using it for work, school, or just as a journal, the Paper Pure is an all-in-one note-taking device.

Iconic soul singer Clarence Carter died on Thursday at age 90. The “Patches” singer was recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer and was simultaneously battling pneumonia and sepsis, according to his spokesperson. Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios, was the first to confirm the news of his death in a statement to Rolling Stone after speaking to Carter’s ex-wife, fellow soul singer Candi Staton. Carter, born blind, began his music career in the 1960s as part of the duo Clarence and Calvin after graduating from Alabama State College. After a brief stint in the group, he went on to have a successful solo career with the 1968 hit “Slip Away” and later in the ’70s, one of his biggest hits in the world of soul, “Patches.” The song hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 at its peak. But Carter wasn’t done yet; he made a comeback in 1988 with the raunchy song “Strokin’.” He is survived by his ex-wife and their son, Clarence Carter Jr.

Another longtime Hollywood couple has reportedly called it quits. Jason Biggs, 48, and Jenny Mollen, 46, have separated after nearly 20 years together, according to People. The pair, who share two sons—12-year-old Sid and 8-year-old Lazlo—are reportedly still on good terms despite ending their marriage. A representative told the outlet the former couple remains “very much connected” as co-parents and are “doing great.” The source added that Mollen and Biggs even celebrated the American Pie star’s 48th birthday together on Tuesday as a family, adding that they have “no doubt” the pair will “remain on excellent terms.” Biggs and Mollen’s team did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast’s request for comment. The actors first met while filming My Best Friend’s Girl in 2007 and became engaged just months later. They eloped in April 2008 before later hosting an intimate 40-person wedding celebration in Napa Valley, California. Even after tying the knot, the duo continued blending their personal and professional lives. Biggs remained a regular guest on Mollen’s podcast, All the Fails With Jenny Mollen, appearing on the show as recently as January 2025.

LeAnn Rimes revealed that she and her family have been enduring a “heart-wrenching” period. “We have a parent in rehab after going through a stroke a few weeks ago, so the heaviness in our hearts around that has been hard,” the Grammy-winner said in a Thursday Substack post. This comes just weeks after Rimes canceled shows for her 30 Years of Blue tour due to what she described as “severe illness.” “To watch your loved ones hurt while you’re hurting yourself is just… a lot,” the “How Do I Live” singer said, adding that much of the responsibility has fallen on her husband, Eddie Cibrian. “Watching someone you love carry so much while you’re barely able to carry yourself is its own kind of heartbreak,” she said. Rimes shared that the experience has been incredibly traumatic for her. “When it rains, it pours. I feel like life has stripped me down and stripped everything back for the moment.”

Modern Family star Ariel Winter has split from her longtime boyfriend, actor Luke Benward. “They just realized after almost six years that they were better as friends,” a source told People. According to TMZ, they quietly broke up back in August 2025. The breakup was amicable, according to People. “They are still best friends and share the pups, so everything is really good,” the source said, adding, “there’s tons of love still there between them.” The couple, both former child stars, first started dating in late 2019. Winter has previously referred to Benward as her “biggest blessing.” The two were last seen together in July 2025 during a screening of Don’t Log Off, a film they produced and starred in. She said at the time that the duo “work really well together, because he’s a lot more on the creative side than me,” adding, “I’m a stan. I’m a stan for my man!”

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Among the brand’s bestselling devices is the Sila Cruise, which features a wide mouthpiece and sonic wave technology designed for deeply satisfying external stimulation. With eight intensity levels ranging from soft and teasing to more powerful pulses, it offers a customizable experience that’s equal parts luxe and intuitive.

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Nick Lachey crossed paths with his ex, Jessica Simpson, in March for the first time in decades and shared some awkward details about their encounter. “We hadn’t seen each other in 20 years, then spent six and a half hours on a flight to Hawaii together,” Lachey said on a Wednesday episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Lachey described their reunion as “strangely OK.” After some prodding from Cohen, he revealed that while Simpson and her mom, Tina, were up the front of the plane, Simpson’s kids and her estranged husband, Eric Johnson, were “in a separate class of service.” He said being in close proximity to his ex-wife was just fine, with the Love Is Blind host telling Cohen that his wife, Vanessa Lachey, and their three children were on the flight as well, and “everyone was very, very cordial” and “very respectful.” Simpson and Lachey were married for three years before divorcing in 2006. Lachey remarried Vanessa in 2011, while Simpson married Johnson in 2014. Simpson and Johnson, who share three children, separated in 2025.

Cristo Fernández is turning fiction into reality. The Ted Lasso actor—best known for playing endlessly optimistic striker Dani Rojas—has officially signed with El Paso Locomotive FC, the club announced Tuesday. Fernández’s soccer career initially derailed at 15 after suffering an injury while playing in the youth system for Mexican club Tecos FC. But despite finding international fame as an actor, the 35-year-old said he never fully gave up on returning to the field as a professional player. “Football has always been a huge part of my life and identity,” Fernández said. “No matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never truly left my heart.” After an “extensive two-month trial” period, Fernández impressed coaches during training sessions and a preseason match against New Mexico United, earning a spot on the club’s 2026 roster as a midfielder. Locomotive coach Junior Gonzalez praised the actor-athlete as a “great addition to our roster,” while Fernández called the unlikely comeback proof that it’s never too late to “chase your dreams no matter how unexpected the path may be.”