Ex-Trump Adviser Pleads Guilty in Classified Files Case

Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton, pleaded guilty in court Friday to unauthorized retention of national defense information. Bolton, 77, appeared before Obama-appointed Judge Theodore D. Chuang and faced 18 initial charges of unauthorized retention of national defense information, but only pleaded guilty to one of them. He allegedely shared what he called an “electronic diary of information” with two members of his family, though his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement last year that his defendent did not break the law. “These charges stem from portions of Amb. Bolton’s personal diaries over his 45-year career — records that are unclassified, shared only with his immediate family, and known to the FBI as far back as 2021," the alum and professor of Columbia Law School said. Bolton was originally indicted in October 2025, when he pled not guilty to all 18 charges and faced up to 10 years in prison and a $4.5 million fine. He awaits a sentencing on Oct. 28 where he could face up to 60 months in prison. He has agreed to a $2.25 million fine. Bolton joins a list of former Trump appointees who have gone on to speak out against the president, including former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, 76, who called the president, 80, a fascist, and former Attorney General William Barr, 76, who criticized the president’s handling of the 2020 election.

Actress Ellen Weston, best known for her roles on Get Smart and The Young and the Restless, has died at the age of 87. Weston died on May 28 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to her manager, Susan Zachary, who confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Earlier in her career, Weston starred as Robin Fletcher on Guiding Light from 1963 to 1964 before playing Dr. Steele on the classic comedy series Get Smart. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, friends described her as a “fierce advocate” who offered wisdom and support to those around her. Later in her career, Weston transitioned behind the camera, working as a writer and producer. Her credits included the 1999 television film And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story. Weston is survived by her son, Jon Weston.

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A light plane appeared to crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday afternoon. The 109-story CITIC Tower, nicknamed China Zun, ranks as the highest structure in a capital famed for tight security. Clips circulating online captured chunks tumbling from the building, the aircraft’s tail, and a shattered cab window at street level. People streamed out of the tower and gathered outside as fire engines, squad cars, and a paramedic unit raced to the scene. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was hurt. Registration markings visible in photos pointed to a Chinese-made light sport plane, the Sunward SA 60L Aurora, flown by a regional aviation firm. Unverified tracking data shared online suggested the craft had veered sharply off its intended route. The cause of the apparent crash was not immediately known. The capital has been effectively off-limits to drones since May 1, with residents barred from buying, renting or operating them without official sign-off.

An elephant attacked a bus in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, completely destroying the vehicle. In a video posted to the BBC, the elephant is seen smashing through the front window of a bus with its trunk and tusks, shattering the windshield, and triggering the bus’s horn. The elephant then made its way to the doors on the left side of the bus and smashed the doors with its tusks, as several air force personnel inside the bus wearing white shirts filmed the incident. No injuries have been reported, although violent encounters with elephants are not uncommon in Sri Lanka, a country where wildlife and humans often compete for resources. According to an article published by The Guardian, there was an astonishing death toll of 176 people and 470 elephants in 2023, making Sri Lanka “the worst country” for encounters between humans and elephants. The island country is plagued by the effects of climate change, including deforestation, which leads to ongoing competition between humans and wildlife for land.

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Ann Blyth, the actress best known for playing Joan Crawford’s deceitful teenage daughter in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce, has died at the age of 98. KABC’s George Pennacchio reported that Blyth “died peacefully of natural causes” on Wednesday, “less than two months before her 99th birthday.” Blyth was just 16 when she made Mildred Pierce. The film won Crawford the Academy Award for Best Actress, while Blyth received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In later years, Blyth recalled filming the movie with affection, saying she and Crawford got along very well despite their characters’ bitter on-screen relationship. Blyth’s career spanned more than 70 years across film, television, and musical theater. “Her family says she was known for personally answering all of her fan mail, which she was grateful to receive,” Pennacchio said. Blyth had five children with her husband, James McNulty, who died in 2007.

Lionel Richie has pulled the plug on his next two tour stops after a health scare forced him offstage and landed him in the hospital. The 77-year-old music legend postponed Friday’s show in Chicago and Saturday’s concert in Columbus after doctors advised him to rest, according to a statement shared Friday by LiveNation Chicago. “He and Earth, Wind & Fire will return to the stage on Tuesday, June 30 in Pittsburgh, PA,” the statement said, adding that Richie is “heartbroken” to postpone the two shows. Richie abruptly ended Wednesday’s opening-night performance in Saint Paul, Minnesota, after telling fans he felt dizzy. After performing “Dancing on the Ceiling” seated, he joked, “When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” before playing “Three Times a Lady” at the piano. He then took an unplanned intermission but never returned. Saxophonist Dino Soldo later told the crowd, “Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well. He won’t be able to continue.” Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris said Richie was “a little dehydrated.”

Cars singer Gary Numan, 68, says the way he and his wife, Gemma O’Neill, 58, first fell in love “may be illegal now.” The couple, married for nearly 30 years, first met in 1980 when the rocker was 22 and O’Neill was a 12-year-old superfan, Numan explained in an interview published in The Times on Wednesday. They reconnected in earnest six years later, when O’Neill turned 18, and got to know each other as she continued attending his concerts. “That’s how I attracted her, which I think is illegal now,” Numan said. Their relationship turned romantic in 1992 after Numan got her number from a fan club and called to offer his condolences following the death of O’Neill’s mother, which he also believes “may be illegal.” O’Neill initially thought it was a “cruel trick” before realizing it was her idol, after she quizzed him about his identity. They went on a date and, just five years later, got married and had three daughters together. O’Neill said her early connection to the star was a schoolgirl crush that later became more serious. “I was 11 and it started as a schoolgirl crush—a big crush,” she told the Independent. She even told a career counselor she was “going to marry Gary Numan,” years before they started dating.

A father in his 30s has died just a day after he had to be restrained during a midair clash with his girlfriend and fellow passengers, according to People. The British man, Callum Kerr, was in critical condition when his Jet2 flight landed at England’s Manchester Airport on Monday and was rushed to a hospital. Kerr, a boxer, had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend on a flight from Cyprus, prompting staff and passengers to intervene to separate them. The situation escalated when Kerr headbutted a passenger and threatened others around him. The plane landed around 2 a.m., and authorities boarded the flight to discover that Kerr was no longer breathing, so he was rushed to a hospital. Police confirmed to The Daily Beast that Kerr died the day after on the afternoon of June 23. “We know passengers and aircrew worked to detain the man to bring the incident to an end. Our detectives are investigating this to understand the full circumstances,” Chief Superintendent Mike Allen added in a statement sent to the Daily Beast. “We are aware that a customer has sadly passed away, having been taken to hospital earlier this week. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the customer’s friends and family. As investigations are ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment at this time,” a Jet2 spokesperson told The Beast when asked for comment.

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A United States diplomat was stabbed to death in the head and neck in Myanmar, and his ex-wife, Pavinee Supasirivisan, is the alleged murderer. Daniel Riva, 43, from Long Island, New York, was found dead on May 11 in the Sakura Residence and Hotel. The hotel is located just one mile away from the U.S. embassy, making it a popular location for U.S. diplomats and other visitors. According to an attorney familiar with the case, the Thai woman appeared in her second hearing at Kamayut Township Court in Myanmar on Tuesday for an immigration-related charge associated with foreigners committing a crime in the country. The attorney chose to remain anonymous, the Associated Press reported. Supasirivisan could face a sentence of six months to five years for the immigration charge, and another ten years or a potential death penalty on the murder charge. Officials and witnesses who have testified in court are hesitant to speak to the media and investigators on the case due to the strict government regulations, along with journalists being prohibited from court hearings, but it is confirmed that there were three prosecution witnesses who testified during Tuesday’s hearing, and two legal representatives for the defendant. It is unclear whether Supasirivisan has pleaded guilty to the charge.

A plane en route from China to San Francisco was forced to divert to Japan because of a passenger’s unruly behavior. United Flight UA858 from Shanghai Pudong Airport made an unscheduled landing after the crew became concerned about the erratic behavior of one woman. According to witnesses, the woman started melting down soon after take off, throwing her documents and papers in the air, swearing loudly, and “periodically started hitting herself.” The woman later “elbowed” a crew captain trying to get her attention, and threw food packaging to the floor from the in-flight meal. The woman is also said to have yelled at the flight’s crew while accusing them of trying to “oppress” her. After she ignored multiple warnings, the captain decided to land the plane at Tokyo’s Narita Airport. The woman was escorted from the flight by police. Passengers said there was some confusion as the woman was being removed. “Personally, I felt it was a mix of misunderstanding, overreaction, and mismanagement from both sides,” one passenger said. The plane eventually continued its journey and landed in San Francisco, around 1 hour and 40 minutes behind schedule.