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Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, is set to face trial as her defense team mounts an insanity plea. She is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan, who were strangled inside the family’s home while their father was out picking up dinner. Before her trial began on July 20, 2026, Clancy’s attorney argued she may not be criminally responsible for the killings, pointing to postpartum psychosis and a cocktail of prescribed medications. Everything to know about the case, below.…
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, appeared before investigators probing the fake agency scandal that has rocked the federal government. Mr Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, announced his client’s appearance before the investigators. “In full cooperation with the ICPC acting as directed by the President of Nigeria, I hereby confirm that my client, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, responded to the invitation of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and appeared at about 15:00hrs on Monday, July 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the…
‘Timi Alaibe Wake him up at midnight or just before cock-crow, and demand of him a blueprint on solutions to the challenges confronting the Niger Delta, he will do so with smashing coherence and deep insight. His understanding of the mountains and valleys of the region, is unrivalled. His name is Chief Ndutimi Alaibe — known simply as ‘Timi. In the immediate past years, he has been associated with the various development strategies and peace initiatives anchored by the federal government in the Niger Delta region. A few days ago, at Yenogoa in Bayelsa State, ‘Timi dropped some vocal bombs…
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has said he is ready to welcome Tyson Fury into the ring for their first-ever face-off, provided he gets past Kristian Prenga first, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fury ended sixteen months of retirement in April when he defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham, with Joshua watching ringside. However, Joshua refused to take part in a staged stare-down that night, insisting the grudge match between the pair had not yet been signed. Joshua has since put pen to paper on his own deal ahead of his July 25 comeback bout in Jeddah against Albanian fighter Prenga, who carries…
The White House’s top crypto adviser Patrick Witt said he will no longer take a leave of absence at the end of the month for military training, allowing him to remain at the White House to help advance the CLARITY Act in the Senate.“Last week, it was reported that I was set to leave for mandatory training as part of my service in the Georgia Army National Guard, right before Clarity hits the Senate floor,” Witt said in an X post on Monday. “While I remain committed to fulfilling my service obligation, I am grateful to report that my training has…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Shopping on a budget should be deemed an art form. You’re weeding out the chic from the outdated and mentally styling said items with your closet go-tos, all while keeping price in mind. The task isn’t for the faint of heart, but I’ve made it my actual profession — and my next assignment has my sights set on luxe-looking fashion deals hiding in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. As a shopping expert who has covered fashion for over eight years, I…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to place greater emphasis on improving others’ lives rather than celebrating personal milestones extravagantly. In a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu to commemorate his birthday, Mr Obi expressed gratitude to God and renewed his commitment to the service of humanity. He described turning 65 as an opportunity for deep reflection on life’s journey and on how the remaining years could be devoted more meaningfully to the service of God and humanity. According to him, while birthdays in countries with stronger institutions and better living standards…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed reports linking the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, to an ongoing investigation into alleged visa racketeering. The anti-graft agency insisted that she is not under investigation. The commission, in a statement on Monday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said although it was investigating alleged visa fraud involving some immigration officers, the NIS boss has no connection whatsoever with the cases. The clarification comes amid media reports and online insinuations suggesting that the EFCC was probing Nandap over the alleged visa racketeering. “The Economic and Financial…
Last October, we told you how the FCC had given itself the power to retroactively ban gadgets that have already received its approval to be imported and sold in the United States. Now, the FCC’s getting ready to wield that power for the first time, by cracking down on the “DJI front companies” suspected of sneaking the Chinese company’s tech past its foreign drone ban.For example, we highlighted a deal on Xtra’s version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 just two weeks ago, a product that already got FCC approval before the drone ban ever came down, and a proudct…
Jason Tartick and girlfriend Kathryn Hurley are a paw-fect match after meeting in the cutest way possible: through a dog adoption. After adopting his golden retriever Teddy in March 2025 — through Wags & Walks Nashville, which Hurley founded and where she serves as the executive director — Tartick exclusively told Us that his dream girl’s “gotta love dogs.” “[She] has to be a fan of Teddy and the idea of rescuing. That’s so important,” the Bachelor Nation alum said of his ideal girlfriend in July 2025. Four months later, Us exclusively confirmed that Tartick and Hurley were dating after being…
