A 6-year-old Wisconsin girl was bitten by a rabid bat while playing outside her family’s home before her brother killed the animal with a homemade sword. Cecilia “Cece” Kale was climbing a tree outside her home in Tigerton when the bat sank its teeth into her left thigh last week. Her brothers, Nicklas, 11, and Camden, 16, pulled the bat off her before Nicklas killed it with the sword, their mother, Elizabeth Kale, told NBC News on Tuesday. The bat later tested positive for rabies. Kale said the family agreed to lifesaving treatment within 48 hours, despite opposing mandated immunizations, after doctors and county health officials explained the risks. Cece is now recovering from the attack. Rabies is nearly 100 percent fatal if left untreated, but is almost always curable with prompt post-exposure shots. Kale said Cece still loves playing outdoors despite the bat attack. “She’s just so brave and has a stronger constitution than the rest of us,” she said.

Brittany Clark, a 31-year-old hiker, has been identified as the victim of a fatal alligator attack in Central Florida on Sunday. Clark, her boyfriend Chance Allison, and a friend had been hiking in the Little Big Econ State Forest when they decided to cool off in the Econlockhatchee River, where an alligator attacked Clark, tearing off both her arms. A new medical examiner’s report has revealed that Allison sprang into action during the attack, fighting the gator and managing to pry his girlfriend from its jaws, but it was too late. Allison told 911 operators that the situation was “bad, real bad” and urged responders to “please hurry... she’s losing a lot of...” before his voice trailed off. The trio had been kneeling in about three feet of water and the attack appeared random and unprovoked, according to an officer from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The nightmare assault is the third alligator attack in Central Florida in the last week.

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As summer ushers in a season of resets, consumers are rethinking their drinking habits—seeking ways to scale back on alcohol without sacrificing the social ritual. Functional beverages are a great zero-proof alternative to spirits, offering a gentle mood boost sans the side effects. Kava Haven is a non-alcoholic spirit with a flavor profile that hits like a lemon drop shot with a ginger kick.

It’s crafted with noble kava (a South Pacific plant root used to promote relaxation), white grape juice concentrate, and a blend of vanilla, ginger, lemon, and cardamom extracts—all with no added sugar. Drink it straight to savor the strong, smooth flavor, on the rocks for a refreshing twist, or swap it in for traditional spirits in your favorite cocktails.

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Plus, if you need some mocktail inspiration, Kava Haven has recipes on its site. And since it’s non-alcoholic, you can skip the electrolytes, painkillers, and the hours of couch recovery the next morning.

An independent 22-day observational study found that people who drank Kava Haven reported lower stress and reduced overall alcohol consumption. Anecdotally, users have reported a noticeable sense of calm that eased social interactions. While the research was observational rather than clinical, the consistency of responses echoed what many customers report anecdotally: Kava Haven can promote a sense of calm while serving as a satisfying alternative to alcohol.

Tom Hardy is set to return to MobLand, having made peace with the hit crime series’s producers after behind-the-scenes clashes derailed his future on the show. It was previously reported that Paramount had decided not to bring back Hardy, 48, for the show’s third season, after he feuded with executive producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser while shooting the second season. But a meeting between Hardy, Butterworth, and Glasser in London reportedly helped smooth things over, and Hardy is now back on board, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sources had previously told Puck News that the Peaky Blinders star was displeased with his diminishing role in the series compared to co-stars Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, as the London crime show was originally built around Hardy’s character Harry Da Souza, the Harrigan crime family’s “fixer” in the series, but became more of an ensemble show as it progressed. Hardy has previously faced scrutiny over on-set clashes, most notably during the filming of Mad Max: Fury Road, when the actor got caught in a screaming match with his co-star Charlize Theron over Hardy’s chronic lateness to set. Paramount did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Australian pop singer Cody Simpson hasn’t been able to “walk or talk” after suffering two horrifying back-to-back injuries while preparing his upcoming album. “The universe is serving it to me this year!” the 29-year-old teased in a Monday Instagram post about his run of bad luck. “I’ve been on and off vocal rest for close to 3 months trying to heal a damaged vocal cord,” Simpson said, referring to the vocal cord hemorrhage he suffered after singing through a sinus infection. According to the singer, his health deteriorated even further after he dislocated his knee while rehearsing for a new music video, which forced him to push back surgery on his ailing vocal cords. So for now, the singer and dancer says there will unfortunately be “no singing or dancing for months to come.” But the experience is one Simpson believes he needed. “I’ve been pushing my body and mind for years now non-stop and I’m taking time to reflect and understand this for what it is: forced rest,” the star reflected, adding the album and live shows will have to wait. “FYI, we still shot the music video,” Simpson concluded the shocking update, promising to come back stronger than ever.

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Summer is officially here, which means your schedule is probably brimming with backyard barbecues, vacation dinners, ice cream outings, and impromptu happy hours for the next couple of months. While these warm-weather (and often food-focused) festivities are fun, they can make it a little more challenging to navigate digestive sensitivities. If foods like garlic, onions, dairy, legumes, or wheat tend to leave you feeling bloated or uncomfortable, Fodzyme may be worth adding to your travel bag before your next food-filled adventure.

Designed for the roughly 35 million Americans living with IBS or FODMAP (fermentable carbohydrates like fructans and lactose that are difficult for the small intestine to absorb) sensitivity, Fodzyme is a clinically vetted digestive enzyme powder formulated to help break down common FODMAP carbohydrates (including fructans, GOS, and lactose) that are often associated with digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea.

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Unlike conventional digestive enzyme capsules and tablets, Fodzyme is sprinkled directly onto your meal before eating, allowing the enzymes to begin breaking down FODMAPs before they’re consumed. The proprietary blend includes fructan hydrolase, an enzyme that targets fructans found in foods like garlic, onions, and wheat, alongside alpha-galactosidase for beans and legumes and lactase for dairy.

Available in both a 60-serving Home Kit and convenient single-serve On-the-Go packets, Fodzyme is designed to make eating out, traveling, and special occasions a little less… uncomfortable. The powder format also sets it apart from many digestive enzyme supplements on the market, as it’s formulated to work directly on food before ingestion rather than after you’ve swallowed a capsule. If digestive discomfort has you thinking twice before ordering your favorite pasta, pizza, garlic bread, or ice cream this summer, it’s time to give sprinkle-on-anything Fodzyme a try.

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-writer of Village People’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man,” and “In The Navy,” has died at 74 following a short illness. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People,” the band wrote on Facebook. “Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness. Privacy is requested.” His wife, lawyer and entertainment executive Karen Huff-Willis, also shared the news, writing, “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, Victor Willis.” Willis had a complicated relationship with the song that became President Trump’s unofficial anthem. In 2020, he demanded that Trump stop playing “Y.M.C.A.” at rallies. “I don’t endorse Trump,” he told the BBC that year—though he said he didn’t mind who listened to his music. By January 2025, Willis and the band performed at Trump’s inauguration victory rally in Washington, where Trump danced alongside them. The band later distanced itself, with a spokesperson telling the Daily Beast in May that “Village People are not MAGA as the group does not support President Trump’s policies in any respect.”

The family of a boy who was seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo has given an update on his condition. The 3-year-old remains in hospital following the terrifying incident at the Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire, England, on June 13. In a statement issued through the police, the boy’s family said they are “truly grateful” to the zoo’s staff for their help in rescuing the child, and that their focus remains on his “recovery and supporting him through this extremely challenging and prolonged period of time.” The boy, who has not been named, was attacked by at least one crocodile after plunging 15ft into the enclosure. A 30-year-old man, who is understood to have learning difficulties, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and bailed until September after he was assessed as “not being fit for interview.” An online fundraiser to support the boy’s recovery and rehabilitation has also been set up. A description on the GoFundMe page says the boy is in a stable condition after undergoing “multiple surgeries,” but he still “faces a long road to recovery.”

A hiker fell to his death just moments after taking a celebratory selfie on a mountain summit on Sunday. Caio Rocha Aguiar Arrabal, 44, was filmed by a woman in his hiking group as he climbed up a narrow gap to stand atop a popular rock formation on the Pedra do Macaco trail in Maricá, Brazil, to take photos. After snapping the selfie, he began his descent from the mountain’s summit but slipped and plunged nearly 500 feet, reportedly screaming as he fell. Emergency crews, including firefighters and Civil Defense teams, were called by witnesses and arrived around 11:40 a.m. to begin the search, using rope systems and aerial support to reach Arrabal’s position. The search took more than four hours due to the dense forest and steep terrain, and the hiker was eventually found dead. According to rescue instructor Matheus Moura, this is not the first time an accident of this nature has occurred on the same mountaintop. He said, however, that Arrabal fell because he was reportedly descending the wrong side of the rock.

Empire actor Jussie Smollett appeared affectionate with Queer Eye star Karamo Brown in Los Angeles on Monday, just weeks after Smollett called off his engagement. The two were seen having lunch with Brown’s mom, running errands and hiking through the Runyon Canyon, TMZ reported. The pair was not shy about showing some sweet PDA moments, with Smollett at one point seen playfully cupping Brown’s chin. The apparent romance comes just weeks after Smollett and his former fiancé, Jabari Redd, called it quits on their three-year relationship. Meanwhile, Brown was previously engaged to director Ian Jordan, whom he dated for 10 years before they split amicably. He was in another relationship with photographer Carlos Medel until they broke up in February 2025. Smollett has been a controversial figure ever since he was accused of staging a fake hate crime against himself in 2019. He was convicted in 2021 on five felony counts of disorderly conduct for making false reports to police, but the conviction was later overturned by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The court did not rule on his innocence.

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If you’ve ever worn compression socks on a flight (or on land), you know the trade-off: they may help boost circulation and keep swelling at bay, but they’re not exactly comfortable. After testing Paire’s bestselling BreezeBlend Compression Socks, I’m happy to report that you no longer have to choose.

I’m already a fan of Paire’s ultra-soft basics, but these socks are my new favorite. Designed to boost circulation, reduce swelling, and fight fatigue, the travel-friendly compression socks deliver all the benefits of traditional compression socks without the overly-tight, suffocating feel. Unlike other pairs I’ve tried, these don’t feel like they’re cutting off your circulation—in fact, they feel like a pair of cashmere lounge socks. The best part, though, is that they’re designed with anti-bacterial fabric to keep odors and moisture at bay.

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The unparalleled comfort, odor control, and performance come down to the sock’s unique and sustainably sourced materials: a blend of merino wool and eucalyptus fiber. While I haven’t tested them in the air just yet, I’ve been wearing them on daily walks and runs, and the moisture-wicking performance is downright impressive.

Plus, the 90-degree angle design keeps them locked in place, so I don’t have to deal with mid-stride tugging. The travel compression socks are a class 1 compression level (15–20 mmHg), which means they offer noticeable support without feeling overly restrictive. They’re an ideal entry point for compression sock skeptics—or anyone ready to retire their stiff, clinical pairs for something that actually feels good to wear.

Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend is trying to one-up her upcoming MSG nuptials with Travis Kelce. Conor Kennedy, 31, whom Swift dated in 2012, is planning to marry Brazilian pop star Giulia Marinho, 26, in front of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro. “One of the first things I said [to Conor was], ‘I love you, but I’m not getting married in Massachusetts,’” Marinho revealed in an interview with Gshow magazine, explaining her reluctance to hold their wedding near the Kennedy family’s home base. The couple already had a civil ceremony in the U.S. earlier this year, but plan to host a lavish, days-long celebration right beside one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Invited guests include various members of the Kennedy dynasty and even President Donald Trump, who is invited to support Conor, who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s son. Swift and Conor dated for a few months in 2012, when Swift was 22 and Conor, then 18, was in his senior year of high school. The pop star, once enamored with the Kennedys, bought a $4.8 million home near the family compound, but sold it just three months after finalizing the purchase. Swift is rumored to be marrying Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in an extravagant ceremony at Madison Square Garden on July 3.

British character actor Michael Byrne, best known for playing memorable villains in the Indiana Jones and Harry Potter franchises, has died. He was 82. The London native logged more than 170 film and television credits over his 60-plus-year career, with some of his best-known roles including Nazi colonel Ernst Vogel in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Byrne’s acting career kicked off in 1963, when he joined Laurence Olivier’s inaugural National Theatre Company in London, where he appeared in productions of Death and the Maiden and Romeo and Juliet. He made his film debut in The Scarlet Blade that same year and continued acting on screen for six decades. His final screen credit came in The Phoebus Files, a six-part miniseries. “He was good at being bad. An excellent actor,” one user wrote on X, acknowledging Byrne’s many antagonist roles. “He will be missed.” Byrne’s cause of death has not been confirmed. He is survived by his wife, Carole Nimmons, from whom he was separated but who cared for him in his later years, and their two daughters, Tara and Bryony.