Former Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce was arrested for DUI on Tuesday night after being found asleep behind the wheel. California Highway Patrol officers found his Range Rover SUV stopped in northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 that had been closed as the result of a separate crash and approached the vehicle, only to discover Pierce asleep behind the wheel and showing signs of alcohol impairment. The 47-year-old, who retired from the NBA in 2017 after 19 seasons, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. While Pierce did not return requests for comment from ESPN, he did upload a photo of standstill traffic ostensibly taken the night of his arrest on Instagram. In the caption, Pierce wrote, “Imagine being stuck in stand still traffic for 45 mins and falling asleep 🤦🏾‍♂️ I took this picture that night because I never been in stand still traffic for this long. I’m old, I’m tired, and I fell asleep 🤷🏾‍♂️ I’m good y’all thanks for the love.”
Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group was thrown out on Thursday by a judge who said that Kendrick Lamar’s characterization of Drake as a pedophile in his 2024 hit “Not Like Us” was his personal opinion. The rapper was attempting to sue Universal, which owns Republic Records–a label he has a contract with–over what he argued was the defamatory content of Lamar’s diss track against him that took the world by storm. Drake claimed that Universal, which Lamar is also signed to, intentionally published and promoted the song despite knowing it contained defamatory allegations against him, adding that the song had damaged his reputation and tarnished his brand. In dismissing the case, the judge argued that the song was “replete with profanity, trash-talking, threats of violence, and figurative and hyperbolic language, all of which are indicia of opinion” and that any reasonable listener “would conclude that Lamar is rapping hyperbolic vituperations” and not making an earnest comment about Drake’s character. UMG said in a statement to Variety: “From the outset, this suit was an affront to all artists and their creative expression and never should have seen the light of day. We’re pleased with the court’s dismissal and look forward to continuing our work successfully promoting Drake’s music and investing in his career.”
Sweater weather is finally here! Refresh your wardrobe with one—or three—of these cozy and comfy picks from HSN. From classic knits to pullovers, these sweaters will be your go-to for crisp morning strolls, casual evenings out, and everything in between.
Turtleneck Tunic Sweater
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This chunky sweater is a fall and winter essential. The elegant shaker-stitch detail and luxe faux fur cuffs give it an eye-catching look. Layer on your favorite necklace and pair it with your go-to pants for a chic, polished, and preppy outfit.
V-Neck Cable Knit Sweater
With glamorous sequin stripes and cable knit patterns, this soft and lightweight V-neck sweater is a statement maker. Featuring long sleeves, drop shoulders, and a semi-fitted style, this sweater is designed to flatter your silhouette.
Colorblock Pullover Poncho Sweater
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This poncho-style pullover channels laid-back western vibes. Oversized and stretchy, it feels luxuriously soft—almost like cashmere but without the price tag. Throw it on with jeans and boots for an effortlessly stylish weekend look.
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Former NFL hopeful Julian Fleming has been charged with homicide by motor vehicle for the May 2025 death of his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd. Fleming, 24, was driving an ATV in Columbia Township, Pennsylvania, on May 23 with Boyd as his passenger when the pair crashed. Boyd, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene. Fleming, who played four seasons as a wide receiver for Ohio State and one season at Penn State, was seriously injured. Neither had been wearing protective gear. According to his lawyers, Fleming crashed after swerving to avoid a deer. However, a blood alcohol test revealed the wide receiver’s level was between 0.10 and 0.16, well above the legal limit. He has also been charged with driving under the influence. Fleming’s defense attorney told NBC News on Thursday, “Regardless of whether there was alcohol involved or there wasn’t alcohol involved, this was an unavoidable event. He hasn’t done anything wrong.” Though once named ESPN’s #1 college football recruit, Fleming went undrafted in the 2024-25 NFL season. The Green Bay Packers offered him a contract that year, but rescinded the offer after he failed a physical exam. Fleming surrendered to Pennsylvania state police on Wednesday and was released after posting $75,000 bond. A hearing is scheduled for later this month.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell died this week at the age of 62 after a battle with medullary thyroid cancer. Greenwell, who played on the Boston team for the entirety of his 12-year MLB career, made his diagnosis public in August. After his 1996 retirement, he went on to serve in the public sector. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Greenwell as a Lee County commissioner in 2022. Lee County officials wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday, “He was a strong advocate for the people and businesses of Lee County and will be remembered for seeking meaningful solutions to the challenges his community faced.” Greenwell’s son, Bo, also took to social media to comment on his father’s passing. “It has been a long year for him through a lot of pain and suffering. Now he can finally rest in peace. Thank you to everyone who has been keeping him in your thoughts and prayers,” he wrote on Thursday. Greenwell is survived by his wife, Tracy, and his two sons, Bo and Garrett.
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The most challenging part of any fitness program isn’t always just getting started; it’s staying consistent. Many give up when the progress is slow or not visible. That’s where the Tonal 2, an all-in-one home gym system, comes in. Designed to keep you moving forward in your strength training journey, the Tonal 2 provides support in three key areas for real results: progressive overload, training to failure, and perfecting your form.
Progressive overload is the idea of gradually increasing weights over time to stimulate growth. But with free weights, hitting that sweet spot can be tricky, leaving you feeling stuck. The Tonal 2 eliminates this annoyance by fine-tuning the resistance in exact one-pound increments, ensuring every lift challenges you at just the right level. It also introduces smart drop sets. As your muscles fatigue, the system automatically lowers the weight so you can push to failure. According to Tonal, this builds muscle up to two times faster.
Tonal 2 Smart Home Gym
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Proper form is crucial for real progress, as poor technique can hinder muscle activation and increase the risk of injury. The Tonal 2 takes the guesswork out of form with its built-in camera, analyzing your movements and offering real-time cues, like keeping your back straight during Romanian Deadlifts. It’s basically like a virtual personal trainer. After your workout, the Tonal 2 provides a breakdown, using clips from your session to highlight areas for improvement.
Aside from strength training, the Tonal 2 is also equipped with 15 other fitness modalities, including Aero HIIT, yoga, and mobility. This allows you to mix up your workouts so you never get bored. It’s a fitness splurge that truly pays off.
An experienced skydiver has died after a fatal injury suffered when crashing mid-air into another experienced skydiver in Massachusetts. Robert Szabo died three days after the Saturday collision at the age of 62, according to local authorities. Szabo, originally from Connecticut, landed in the small Massachusetts town of Orange’s airport with a “fully functioning parachute,” according to the skydiving company, Jumptown Skydiving. Szabo was taken from the airport “by ambulance to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, where he remained until he died Tuesday evening,” authorities said. “Despite the best efforts of his medical team, and with MRI results confirming a grim prognosis, Rob’s decision was made to allow nature to take its course,” the obituary read. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death, while local police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding it. Szabo first skydived in 1981, according to Connecticut Parachutists, where he was a staff member. He took part in over 5,000 jumps all around the world, according to his obituary. “He passed away peacefully in the arms of his close friend, Bryce Painter,” according to his obituary.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Kylie Jenner will make her acting debut in pop star Charli XCX’s newest A24 film, The Moment. The Brat singer announced her newest project with a flashy video on Instagram, warning audiences that the video “contains strobing light could cause seizures.” Without mentioning much else about the film, the post announced Jenner and Charli would be starring in the movie, alongside a slew of famous faces including Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Rachel Sennott, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou. The caption, reading “based on an original idea by charli xcx. The moment. coming 2026,” teased the film, which is purportedly a mockumentary following the rise of a pop star preparing for her first headlining tour. As a member of the famous Kardashian clan, Jenner has historically faced accusations of being a talentless nepo baby. The new film, which will be written by Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes, will be the 28-year-old Kylie Cosmetics CEO’s chance at unveiling potential acting prowess. Record producer A.G. Cook will create original music for the feature film, which is also being produced under Charli’s Studio365 label in collaboration with film producer David Hinojosa of 2 AM.
Chicago Sky player Angel Reese announced on Instagram that she will be walking the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. “Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria Secret ANGEL. I’m finally getting my wings,” the 23-year-old WNBA star posted on Instagram Thursday, sharing photos of herself in the iconic Victoria’s Secret pink robe and wings. Shortly after, the official Instagram page for the lingerie brand welcomed Reese to the runway, writing: “The first professional athlete, Angel… major is an understatement.” On Wednesday, KAROL G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott, and TWICE were announced as the musical guests for the fashion show, which will air live across multiple platforms. After a brief break from 2019 to 2023 due to controversies, the famous fashion show returned last year with a new focus and shifted values. “What is a modern Angel?” the new Victoria’s Secret CEO, Hillary Super, asked last month in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, adding, “Does it have to be a supermodel? We are having those debates.” Having attended the fashion show last year, Reese will walk the runway in her debut on October 15. “This will be an unforgettable night that I’ll forever be grateful for,” Reese told PEOPLE after the announcement.
Tim Westwood, the longtime BBC radio DJ, has been accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual misconduct from incidents relating to seven different women. The 68-year-old, who spent nearly 20 years with the BBC, is facing 15 charges alleged to have taken place between 1983 and 2016. Westwood, the son of a Church of England bishop, is alleged to have raped four women between 1995 and 2010 and sexually assaulted several teenage girls between the ages of 17 and 18 on separate occasions, with the most recent charge concerning an alleged sexual assault on a woman in her 20s in 2016. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police said, “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature. The women who have done so have put their trust in us, and we continue to provide them with all available support.” An independent report into Westwood, who headed the BBC’s hip-hop coverage for decades, found the DJ often made sexualized remarks on his shows, particularly focused on women’s breasts. Sacha Baron Cohen once cited Westwood as the inspiration behind his famous Ali G character. His trial will take place at Westminster Magistrate’s Court on Nov. 10.
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From Halloween parties and Friendsgiving hangouts to long evenings spent unwinding, the vibes of fall are simply unmatched. Keep those good vibes going all season long with Cycling Frog. The brand’s delicious seltzers skip the alcohol, opting for a combination of THC and CBD for a mild, calming buzz. Plus, since there is zero alcohol, you won’t wake up the next morning with a pounding headache. Right now, Cycling Frog is offering a special deal for first-time customers. You can get a free can of seltzer to try yourself. Simply enter your email address, pick the seltzer you would like, and check out. You only have to cover the $2 shipping fee. It’s the perfect way to celebrate ‘Sober October.’
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Susan Kendall Newman, the daughter of Paul Newman, has died, according to her family. She was 72-years-old. According to her obituary, Susan died August 2 with her cause of death listed as complications from chronic health conditions. “Susan Kendall Newman will be remembered for her sharp wit and tongue, generosity and love, and her devotion to family and friends. She will be very much missed,” he family said. Following in the footsteps of her actor father, Susan appeared in feature films and productions on and off Broadway. Most notably, Susan appeared in Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis’ 1978 musical I Wanna Hold Your Hand. She went on to become an award-winning television producer, winning a Golden Globe, a Humanitas Award, and nominations for the Emmy, Peabody, and Grammy awards. Outside of her production work, Susan was also a dedicated philanthropist and activist. In 1980, she joined the Scott Newman Foundation, an organization her father founded a year after his son’s drug and alcohol related death, to raise awareness about substance abuse, and eventually became the Executive Director. Through her role, she helped create educational resources such as a program that allowed 10th graders to create original anti-drug television commercials. Susan would later focus her advocacy on education, juvenile justice, environmental conservation, and cancer research.
The former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, has warned that if AI falls into the hands of bad actors it could be deadly. “There’s evidence that you can take models, closed or open, and you can hack them to remove their guardrails,” Schmidt said at a European tech conference. ”So in the course of their training, they learn a lot of things. A bad example would be they learn how to kill someone,” he added. Among the methods of attacking AI are jailbreaks and prompt injections, both of which can circumvent guardrails and cause systems to execute instructions that violate operators’ policies, such as answering questions that may help build a bomb. A study by the AI research company Anthropic stress-tested 16 leading large language models (LLMs) in various hypothetical scenarios. In one scenario, researchers found that many models would cancel alerts to emergency services in a fatal situation—a server room with lethal oxygen and temperature levels—if the employee intended to replace the model. In the context of international peace and security, the United Nations has launched research into how AI can be accessed and proliferated by malicious actors, and how to prevent this. Despite these concerns, Schmidt went on to say that AI is “underhyped” and remained broadly optimistic about it.