A Rhode Island fugitive who disappeared during his 2005 rape trial allegedly spent the next 21 years living under a false identity as a Los Angeles biotech executive before authorities finally caught up with him. Ronald Fischer, who prosecutors say fled while on trial for raping a woman aboard a yacht in 2003, was arrested last week after federal authorities intercepted his yacht off the coast of New Jersey. Investigators say Fischer, 70, had been living as “Richard Graydon,” building a successful career in the biotech industry while owning a 56-foot yacht and cultivating a reputation as a world traveler and accomplished yachtsman. According to an SEC filing, West Los Angeles-based Immix Biopharma terminated the employment of Richard Graydon on July 17, shortly after Fischer’s arrest, saying the decision was unrelated to his work at the company. The revelation has prompted scrutiny of the firm’s hiring practices, while a law firm representing investors says it has opened an inquiry into whether the company or its leadership violated federal securities laws.

The brother of Madeleine McCann is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday. Sean McCann, brother of the three-year-old who went missing from her family’s vacation apartment in Portugal in 2007, will be representing Scotland in the competition, which brings together 71 countries and territories that were mostly former outposts of the British Empire. The 21-year-old swimmer placed fifth in the 400-meter freestyle (1300 feet) at the Youth Commonwealth Games in 2023, and also competed in the 10-kilometer race (6 miles) at the 2025 European Open Water Championships in Croatia. McCann, who started swimming at eight years old, is hoping to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The McCann family became the center of one of the most high-profile missing person cases 19 years ago when massive and costly police searches took place across Europe for Madeleine. She was never found, nor has her abductor been identified, despite potential suspects. The prime suspect, Christian Brueckner, a convicted sex offender, has never been formally charged with Madeleine’s disappearance and denies all involvement. Sean, who was two at the time of Madeleine’s disappearance, has never spoken publicly about the incident.

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There are plenty of purchases I’ve justified over the years in the name of “self-care,” but few have delivered quite as much immediate gratification as my Lola Blanket. Whether you’re settling in for a TV marathon, reading in bed, cuddling with your partner (or, more realistically in my case, your pet), or just trying to survive an overzealous air conditioner in the middle of summer, a great throw blanket is one of those everyday luxuries we often overlook. Lola Blankets have very much earned their reputation as the internet’s favorite blanket, and after wrapping yourself in one, it’s not exactly hard to understand why.

Dubbed the “softest blanket ever,” the brand’s premium faux-fur throws have amassed more than 30,000 five-star reviews, making them among the most beloved blankets online. Available in an impressive range of colors, patterns, and four different sizes (along with weighted and pet-friendly versions), there’s a Lola Blanket for just about every sofa, bed, and perpetually chilly person. The ultra-soft blankets strike that rare balance of looking elevated enough to leave draped over your couch while still being the blanket everyone instinctively reaches for the second they sit down.

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Of course, softness is only part of their appeal. Unlike many faux-fur throws that require delicate care (or immediately look worse after one wash), Lola Blankets are machine washable, stain-resistant, and built to withstand everyday life. That makes them especially ideal for homes with kids, pets, or anyone who’s been known to enjoy dinner, wine, or an entire sleeve of cookies on the couch (*shamefully raising my hand*).

Each blanket is crafted with OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified faux fur, therapeutic four-way stretch that makes sharing with a partner (or a pet) a little easier, and reinforced double-hemmed edges for added durability. Best of all, they’re shed-proof, so your furniture, clothes, and floors won’t end up looking like you’ve adopted a very fluffy new pet.

Norwegian rowing icon Olaf Tufte, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 50. Tufte’s family said he was found unconscious at the family’s farm and later died at a hospital in Oslo on Tuesday. The cause of death was not made public. Tufte was regarded as one of Norway’s greatest Olympians, winning back-to-back gold medals in the single sculls at the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also captured silver in the double sculls at the 2000 Sydney Games and bronze in the same event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He competed in every Summer Olympics from Atlanta in 1996 through to the delayed Tokyo Games in 2021, retiring at age 45. “Tufte brought immense joy through sport to us as a nation,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a statement, calling him “one of Norway’s greatest sporting heroes.” Away from rowing, Tufte coached Paralympic silver medalist Birgit Skarstein, ran his family’s farm, volunteered as a firefighter, and founded the clothing brand Tufte Wear. He is survived by his wife and two children.

A great white shark was spotted swimming within a couple of feet of a group of children on the Southern California coast. Carlos Gauna, who films sharks under the name “The Malibu Artist,” said Monday he captured the encounter through his drone from more than a mile away. The children appeared completely unaware the roughly 10-foot shark was circling nearby and even waved at the drone overhead. “This shark has a tendency to get close to people, but on this day, it really made me nervous,” Gauna told Good Morning America. “My heart was pounding.” The footage shows the shark swimming directly toward one child before passing by and then making a second close approach. Gauna said the shark appears to have a propeller wound near its dorsal fin, an injury he believes could be affecting its behavior. “I’ve been around them a lot,” Gauna said. “They don’t normally come at you like that.” No one was injured.

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Whether for college, at the office, or just daily life, 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. The brand’s Remarkable Paper Pure is its latest model, allowing users to experience the feel of taking notes with old-fashioned pen and paper, with modern upgrades like Google and Microsoft integration, AI summary functionality, handwriting conversion, and so much more.

The Paper Pure is designed with a 10.3-inch screen, a three-week battery life on a single charge, and a super-crisp black-and-white canvas display. Writing on the Remarkable Pure Paper 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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The next-level tablet also comes with a custom-made marker that can be used as a ballpoint pen, pencil, or even highlighter. Plus, since the tablet is held together with screws and snaps (not glue), repairs aren’t a headache for professionals.

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.

Robin Williams’ son, Zak, marked what would have been the beloved actor’s 75th birthday with a heartfelt tribute celebrating his father’s enduring legacy of kindness and laughter. “Today I’m remembering your weirdness and your extraordinary capacity to love,” Zak, 43, wrote on social media, before encouraging others to honor the Oscar winner by paying that spirit forward. “Go do something kind for someone. Make someone laugh. Put a little more good into the world,” he wrote, adding: “Love you forever.” Williams, who died by suicide in 2014 at age 63, remains one of Hollywood’s most beloved performers after starring in classics including Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, and as the voice of the Genie in Aladdin. Zak, who is the eldest of Williams’ children, which also include Zelda and Cody, has frequently used anniversaries and birthdays to publicly remember his father, often encouraging fans to celebrate not only Williams’ remarkable career but also the compassion and generosity that those closest to him say defined his life.

If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.

The owner of a two Michelin-starred restaurant is facing jail time and a hefty fine over a dessert garnish. Prosecutors in South Korea have demanded a one-year jail term and a hefty fine worth $13,510 for the owner of the Seoul restaurant, which has not been named in court filings. They accuse the restaurant of using ants to garnish sorbet, claiming that around 49,000 of the insects had been imported from the U.S. and Thailand and eaten by paying customers over a four-year period. The owner did admit they had used ants, but claimed that over the 15-course menu they only amounted to a “small part” of their offering. They also protested that ants are used in restaurants in other countries, like the U.K., Denmark and Australia, and that diners were given the choice of whether they wanted the bugs to be included in their meal. In South Korea, 10 types of insects are approved for human consumption by law, and ants are not one of them. There are 10 restaurants in South Korea with two Michelin stars, all of which are in the capital.

Mike Preston, the actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, has died at 93. His wife, Josie Preston, confirmed to Variety that the actor died on June 8 in Florida. No cause of death was disclosed. Born Jack Davis in London, Preston first found fame not as an actor but as a singer, scoring three U.K. Top 40 hits in the late 1950s before relocating to Australia and pivoting to television and film. He became a familiar face to Australian audiences through Homicide, Bellbird, and other TV series before landing his signature role in George Miller’s 1981 action classic Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, starring opposite Mel Gibson. Preston later appeared in Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn, Hot Pursuit, and guest-starred on series including Alien Nation, Highlander, and Law & Order. His final credited role came as a voice actor in the 2002 video game The Getaway. The news of his death came after the passing of Max Max co-star Kjell Nilsson, who played Lord Humungus, who died at 76 in Queensland, Australia, after a four-year battle with kidney disease. Preston is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Actress Kim Delaney’s husband, James Morgan, was arrested for public intoxication after an alleged altercation with his wife and a flight attendant. According to TMZ, Morgan, 56, was arrested immediately after touching down in Los Angeles after a flight from Denver with his wife, 64. Delta Air Lines confirmed his arrest and that there was no operational impact on the flight, though there was no confirmation of how the fight began. This is not the first time the couple’s disputes have been brought to the public eye: Morgan was arrested in February 2026 after police were called to the couple’s L.A. residence, and Delaney was arrested on felony assault charges in March 2025. The L.A. Times reported that the former NYPD Blue actress filed for divorce five months after her October 2022 wedding and later filed for a restraining order, though the couple is seemingly still together. In a post shared on October 11, 2024, the Emmy-Award winning actress called herself Morgan’s “wife for life” in honor of their second wedding anniversary.

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A rogue AI agent just achieved something researchers have long feared: It broke out of its testing environment, reached the internet, and hacked another AI company. OpenAI said Tuesday that one of its autonomous AI agents escaped a tightly controlled environment and compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face last week. The company called it “an unprecedented cyber incident, involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities.” It warned such incidents are “something we expect to become more commonplace with the proliferation of increasingly cyber-capable models.” OpenAI said the autonomous agent exploited vulnerabilities to escape its sandboxed testing environment before infiltrating Hugging Face’s systems. The AI was powered by a combination of OpenAI models, including GPT-5.6 Sol and a more capable pre-release model, with cyber refusals reduced for evaluation purposes. Hugging Face had disclosed last week that it was the target of a hack “driven, end to end, by an autonomous AI agent system.” OpenAI said it was investigating the incident alongside Hugging Face and would release more details when the probe is complete. Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI with Sam Altman and later unsuccessfully sued them, reacted to the incident on X, writing: “Troubling …” Musk now runs rival xAI.

Three British Airways pilots fell ill with suspected food poisoning after a stopover in India, leaving one “incapacitated” at 30,000 feet. One pilot was put on oxygen during the 10-and-a-half-hour flight from Hyderabad to London Heathrow, while the other two pilots continued operating the aircraft despite becoming unwell. Their symptoms reportedly worsened after the plane landed in the U.K. The crew had shared breakfast in their hotel lounge, and all drank bottled water supplied by an external company. Each pilot filed Air Safety Reports and provided samples for medical testing. According to reports, insiders at the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) said officials were frustrated because there had been “dozens” of previous complaints about hygiene at their hotel, which costs about $175 a night. British Airways said: “The welfare of our colleagues is a top priority and we are reviewing crew accommodation in this location following some isolated reports of sickness. In line with established procedures, the aircraft continued safely to its destination and landed normally.”