A Moscow judge has sentenced a Walt Disney Company manager to 2.5 years in prison on drug smuggling charges after THC-infused gummies were found in his luggage. Russian state media reported on Friday that Daterao Jugal Sudhir, 46, flew to Russia from Qatar in January 2026 and was detained at the airport after the gummies were found during a routine baggage inspection. He said the gummies had been prescribed by a doctor in the U.S. following brain surgery. According to his LinkedIn profile, Sudhir has worked as an Enterprise Program Manager at The Walt Disney Company since 2019 and is based in New York. He has been identified as an Indian national, and it is unclear whether he also holds U.S. citizenship. The verdict was handed down by Judge Anna Sotnikova, who in 2022 sentenced American basketball player Brittney Griner to nine years in a penal colony after she was detained at a Moscow airport for possessing a vape containing hash oil. She was released in a prisoner exchange in December 2022. The Daily Beast has reached out to Disney for comment.

Olympic gymnast Gaël Da Silva, 41, has died in a car accident on May 26. No other details have been released about the fatal crash. Nicknamed “Gaou,” the French gymnast who competed at the 2012 London Olympics helped the team place eighth overall. Prior to this, he competed in the 2012 European Championship and won a Bronze medal for his floor exercise. Da Silva is remembered through his wife, Camille, with whom he shares three children: Hugo, 12, Jules, 9, and Lou, 6. Since the announcement of Da Silva’s passing, tributes have been posted on social media from other gymnasts. International Gymnastics Magazine stated, “We’re saddened to share that Gaël Da Silva, a 2012 French Olympian, passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 41. Rest in peace. RIP.”

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Cannabis and THC treats now come in more forms than ever. Now, Batch is adding another to the mix: micro mints. Small, discreet, and precisely dosed, these micro mints are made for people who want to experience THC’s uplifting effects without the heavy-handedness that comes with traditional edibles like gummies, baked goods, and even beverages. Whether you’re new to THC or have been burned in the past by edibles that hit a little harder than expected, Batch’s micro mints deliver a smoother, more controlled experience.

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Each mint delivers just 1mg of THC and 1mg of full-spectrum CBD. For comparison, Batch’s least potent blend of gummies (Uplift) contains 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD. The low dose of these mints makes it easy to start slow and stack your dose one mint at a time. After taking one mint, you’ll notice a subtle mood lift that kicks in as fast as 15 minutes, versus 45 minutes for gummies. On top of being peppermint flavored, the mints are sugar-free and contain no seed oils, gluten, dairy, or soy. They even come packaged in a sleek (and discreet) tin that slips into a pocket, purse, or gym bag. You can pick one tin up for $35 or subscribe and save up to 42 percent and get free shipping.

New details have emerged about NHL legend Claude Lemieux’s final hours following his death at age 60. The NHL Alumni Association announced Lemieux’s death on Thursday but did not disclose a cause. TMZ later reported that the four-time Stanley Cup champion died by suicide. According to the outlet, Lemieux was found around 3 a.m. on Thursday morning after family members became concerned that he had not returned home on Wednesday night. One of his sons reportedly discovered him in the rear warehouse of Andros Home, the furniture company Lemieux co-owned with his wife, Deborah. It remains unclear which of Lemieux’s three sons found him. The former NHL star is survived by sons Christopher, 37, Michael, 34, and Brendan, 30, as well as daughter Claudia, 29. His youngest son, Brendan, posted on social media to pay tribute to his dad. Alongside a photo showing the three generations of Lemieux men, he wrote, “I love you dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you.” The ex-NHL player also shared another snap of his dad, and his son captioned: “His favorite person in the world.”

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

President Donald Trump’s special assistant and director of media affairs has said she is departing the White House to establish her own media booking and communications consultancy, Cornerstone Strategics. Sonny Joy Nelson, a staunch MAGA supporter, has worked with Trump since his 2024 campaign and has held communications roles within the president’s political orbit since 2020. The North Carolina native announced in March that she is pregnant with her second child, a baby boy due in October. “Sonny is the best media booker in the business—and it’s not even close,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who gave birth to a baby girl this month, said in a statement to Axios. “But, most importantly, she is well respected by everyone she works with because she’s a hard worker and a great person,” Leavitt added. Nelson told Axios that her firm is “inspired by Jesus as the cornerstone of my life” and that its goal is to “create media that not only looks good, but communicates something real and lasting.” Nelson is an outspoken Christian and an anti-abortion advocate. A replacement for Nelson’s role has not yet been announced. The Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comment.

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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. Today, the brand is unveiling a new offering—the Remarkable Paper Pure.

The new 10.3-inch model is a marked improvement in every way. The battery is longer lasting (up to three weeks on a single charge), it features a crisper black-and-white canvas display, and it is 50 percent faster than the Remarkable 2. Like its predecessor, writing on the Remarkable Pure Paper is, well, remarkable. It 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 custom-made marker 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.

A nasty stomach bug is tearing through large swathes of the U.S. Wastewater surveillance data shows norovirus levels sitting in the “high” category nationwide, with infections now climbing particularly hard across the Northeast. The virus— dubbed the “winter vomiting disease”—has also hit hikers along Southern California’s famed Pacific Crest Trail of late, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 1,194 outbreaks between Aug. 1 and May 7. That is down from the previous season’s 2,534 outbreaks, though health officials say current levels remain consistent with historic averages. “At the national level, norovirus is still in the HIGH category due to high concentrations over the last 21 days,” Amanda Bidwell, scientific program manager at WastewaterSCAN, said. Health experts say several strains are now circulating, including GII.17, a mutated version that has overtaken older variants and caused roughly 75 percent of U.S. outbreaks during the 2024–25 season. “The newer variant isn’t more contagious in and of itself,” infectious disease specialist Dr. Linda Yancey said. “It can spread more easily because fewer people have partial immunity to it.”

Five people have been killed and 34 others are injured after a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia. The pile-up occurred at around 2:35 a.m. on Interstate 95, when the bus failed to slow down ahead of a work zone and struck six vehicles, according to Virginia State Police. Police said the five victims were occupants of the cars hit by the bus. The injured were taken to local hospitals, with three reported to be in critical condition. Authorities said the crash remains under investigation and that charges are pending. It has not been disclosed who was on the bus or what the vehicle was being used for. Following the collision, around five miles of southbound Interstate 95 was closed on Friday morning, but two lanes later reopened. As of 10 a.m., a single lane remains closed at the crash scene, according to Kelly Hannon, a spokesperson for the Fredericksburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation, who spoke with The Washington Post.

The World Health Organization has revealed that the death rate for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a devastating 30 to 50 percent. Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Friday, Anaïs Legend of the WHO’s high threat pathogens team called the death rate “huge,” and said it means “five out of 10 people are likely to die.” The organization has recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected Ebola deaths in the DRC since the outbreak was declared on May 15, out of more than 1,000 confirmed and suspected cases. It’s the country’s 17th recorded Ebola pandemic since the disease was first identified in 1976. The death rate has averaged 50 percent across all outbreaks, according to the WHO. On Friday, the organization’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, planned to travel to the outbreak epicenter in north-east Ituri province, a mineral-rich region fought over by armed groups. Conflict and displacement have made containment harder, Tedros said Thursday, as he called on the warring parties to declare a ceasefire until the outbreak is over.

Real estate agents are quitting the industry or taking on second jobs as the U.S. housing market slump stretches into its fourth year. The slump has hit real-estate agents, mortgage-loan officers, and other industries tied to home sales as elevated mortgage rates and high home prices continue to weigh on demand. According to an analysis by First American Financial, last year’s existing-home sales pace, measured as a share of households, was the worst since 1982. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported 1.4 million members in April, down from a high of 1.6 million in October 2022. Meanwhile, only 71 percent of agents surveyed by NAR in 2025 said real estate was their sole profession, the lowest proportion recorded since the survey began tracking the data in 2005. Many agents have struggled to survive in the tougher market. Kim Taylor, who launched a brokerage with her husband in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2023, said the downturn devastated the business, which she closed this spring. “We just became a bleeding artery,” Taylor said. “The last 11 months have been the hardest of my career.”

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As someone who is physically addicted to lip balm but also staunchly opposed to sticky lip gloss, it’s safe to say that I’m a tough critic when it comes to lip formulas. Despite my dependency on an emotional support lineup of lip balms, oils, and treatments, I’m surprisingly discerning—especially during the summertime, when thick, tacky glosses somehow manage to attract every strand of hair within a five-mile radius.

Like many of us, I’m also constantly trying to create the illusion of a fuller pout, but I don’t always have the time, patience, or upper-body strength to execute a full overlined lip routine complete with matte liner, strategic shading, and a lacquered gloss topper.

Fortunately, Mutha’s new peptide-powered lip gloss streamlines the multi-step process, delivering skincare-level plumping ingredients, a sheer wash of color, and a non-sticky high-shine finish in a single swipe.

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Known for its cult-favorite body butters and anti-aging body care, this new launch marks Mutha’s first foray into color cosmetics. The new Pucker Up Lip Plump Gloss is infused with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, a collagen-supporting peptide known for its smoothing and plumping benefits, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid to help keep lips soft, moisturized, and juicy for hours.

The formula has a lightweight, cushiony texture that leaves lips looking visibly fuller and healthier while still feeling nourishing and comfortable to wear throughout the day. Unlike conventional plumping glosses that rely on circulation-boosting irritants like peppermint oil or chili pepper-derived capsicum to temporarily swell the lips, Mutha’s plumping gloss is completely sting-free.

The new gloss is available in three sheer, wearable shades: Almond Mom, a warm nude; Not So Vanilla, a flushed pink; and Talk Cherry To Me, a juicy sheer red that delivers the perfect bitten-lip effect. If you’re looking for a fuss-free lip plumper that also doubles as a hydration-boosting balm, consider your search over.

Shrey Parikh, 14, dominated the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating out 246 qualified participants in this year’s tournament. The California resident flew to Washington, D.C., to compete after coming up short every year since 2022. In his last year of age eligibility, Parikh’s performance was monumental. He beat runner-up Ishaan Gupta, 12, with a whopping 32 words spelled correctly in 90 seconds in the competition’s third-ever spell-off, claiming his victory. He expressed feeling nervous— sometimes even shaking on stage—but ultimately sticking to his gut throughout the competition. “I just reminded myself that I needed to trust my instincts,” the champion said. The word that made Parikh the most nervous was Bhubaneswar, an ancient eastern Indian city. When he made it to the spell-off final round, he knew he had a solid chance at taking home the title. “Spelling fast is what I do every day, so you know the spell-off kind of came naturally, and it was just another day of spelling,” he said. Once practicing his spelling five hours a day, Parikh now looks forward to allocating his newfound free time to the spelling community through coaching and participating in math competitions.

Four passengers were rushed to the hospital on Thursday after an apparent air-conditioning malfunction on a plane at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport caused them to suffer heat-related illnesses, authorities said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded after several passengers aboard a GlobalX flight bound for Louisiana became ill while the aircraft remained on the tarmac preparing for departure, according to Local 10 News. Video captured by the station’s Sky 10 helicopter showed emergency crews removing passengers from the plane on stretchers and transporting them to ambulances. Fire rescue officials said four people required hospital treatment. Witnesses and officials cited by Local 10 News reported that some passengers lost consciousness as temperatures inside the cabin rose. The flight was operated by GlobalX, also known as Global Crossing Airlines, a Miami-based charter carrier that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has previously used for deportation flights, as President Donald Trump carries out his immigration crackdown. It was not immediately clear whether ICE was using the aircraft at the time of the incident. Airport operations were unaffected, and the remaining passengers later departed for Louisiana on a replacement aircraft. Authorities said an investigation is ongoing.