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Stevie Nicks shared a heartfelt letter she wrote to her family during the recording of Buckingham Nicks in 1973, revealing her hopes and humor about her music career and personal life, which was saved by her mother and recently rediscovered after over 50 years.
President Trump threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal over a story about a 'bawdy' letter allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the letter was fake and that the WSJ refused to verify it. Trump and his team assert the story is false, and Trump has directed the release of Epstein case grand jury testimony. The story has sparked skepticism among MAGA influencers.
The EPA suspended 144 employees after they signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration's handling of the agency, citing concerns over politicization and First Amendment rights, while the employees and advocacy groups view the actions as retaliation.
A suspect in Minnesota made a confusing and conspiratorial letter to the FBI claiming Gov. Walz instructed him to kill Sen. Klobuchar, but authorities have found no evidence supporting these claims. The suspect, Vance Boelter, is charged with multiple murders and shootings, and the letter also confessed to other violent acts. Officials emphasize the seriousness of the allegations but have not verified the claims against Walz.
A humorous and intimate 1962 letter from John Lennon to his future wife Cynthia, revealing his playful side and personal thoughts during their early relationship, is set to be auctioned with an estimated value of £30,000 to £40,000.
A group of Nobel Laureates has written a letter urging against the confirmation of Mr. Kennedy, expressing concerns over his suitability for the position. The letter highlights specific issues and calls for careful consideration of his qualifications and potential impact.
A group of 21 PGA Tour players, including former Masters champion Danny Willett, have sent a letter to the PGA Tour's policy board demanding transparency and a meeting to discuss potential deals with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and a U.S. equity group. The players expressed frustration at being kept in the dark about negotiations that could transform the tour and impact their interests. They are seeking full disclosure of the details and analyses of any proposals by prospective capital partners. The PGA Tour policy board, consisting of player directors and independent directors, confirmed negotiations with Strategic Sports Group and PIF officials, with a framework agreement deadline of December 31.
Over 500 faculty members at Harvard University have signed a letter urging the university not to remove President Claudine Gay, who has faced criticism for her remarks during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The letter emphasizes the importance of defending academic freedom and resisting political pressures. The presidents of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania have also faced calls to resign, but MIT's governing board has expressed support for its president.
A letter written by Ernest Hemingway to his lawyer detailing his injuries from surviving two plane crashes has been sold at auction for $237,055. Hemingway described his burns, ruptured kidney, and other injuries, while also expressing his wit and annoyance with Abercrombie & Fitch for mishandling his hunting guns. The letter, written in 1954, sheds light on the author's resilience and determination to stay alive and continue his work.
The Wall Street Journal's Editor in Chief, Evan Gershkovich, has written a letter addressing the readers, emphasizing the importance of journalism and the role of the Wall Street Journal in providing accurate and reliable news. Gershkovich highlights the dedication of the journalists at the publication and their commitment to delivering high-quality reporting. The letter serves as a reminder of the value of journalism in today's world and the responsibility of the Wall Street Journal to uphold its standards.
Kim Kardashian shared on a podcast that she writes a four or five-page letter to each of her four children on their birthdays, detailing their year, friends, favorite foods, and silly things they do. She believes that they will appreciate the letters, even if they thought she was being harsh on them. Kardashian shares her children with ex-husband Kanye West. On Mother's Day, daughter Chicago gave Kardashian a hilarious card, prompting Kardashian to share an image of her cooking beeshee, a traditional pancake from Armenia.
A letter found in Brian Laundrie's backpack, marked "burn after reading," was revealed in court and contained statements from his mother, Roberta Laundrie, offering to help him "dispose of a body" or "bake a cake with a file in it" to help him in jail. The letter also quotes from Romans in the Bible. Petito's family argues that Laundrie's parents and their attorney knew that Petito had been murdered and knew the location of her body when they issued a statement about the search for Petito. The judge has not yet ruled on the admissibility of Roberta Laundrie's letter.
A letter from Brian Laundrie's mother, offering him a shovel and garbage bags if he needed to dispose of a body, was released to Gabby Petito's parents after a Florida judge denied a request from Laundrie's parents to withhold it. The letter was enclosed in an envelope that said "burn after reading." Petito's family is suing Laundrie's parents and their former attorney for emotional distress in connection with her death. Petito's body was found in Wyoming in September 2021, and the cause of her death was ruled a homicide. Laundrie's body was found in Florida in October 2021, and the FBI said he left behind writings "claiming responsibility" for Petito's death.
Attorneys for Gabby Petito's parents argued in court over a letter written by Brian Laundrie's mother to her son, which contained references to burying a body and was recovered from Laundrie's backpack after his remains were found. The Petitos are suing the Laundries for emotional distress in connection with Gabby's death, which was ruled a homicide by manual strangulation. The Laundries fought to not turn over the letter, but the judge determined it could be relevant to the case. It is unclear whether the letter will be made public. The judge will rule on motions to dismiss the civil case in a written order.
Brian Laundrie's mother wrote a letter to him offering a shovel and garbage bags if he needed to dispose of a body, according to a letter obtained by Gabby Petito's family. The letter, titled "burn after reading," was released after a judge's ruling in a civil lawsuit filed by Petito's family against the Laundries and their attorney. The Laundries maintain the letter has nothing to do with Gabby Petito. The letter makes no mention of Petito and does not include a date or reference to when it might have been written. The jury trial is slated for May 2024.