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Sky York Journal This article first appeared at Propublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.She desperately wanted to get out of the country.It was mid-May and Pérez, a Venezuelan mother of two, couldn’t survive on her own in Chicago anymore. She’d been relying on charity for food and shelter ever since her partner had been detained by immigration authorities after a traffic stop earlier in the year.Pérez, 25, thought it’d be safer to return to Venezuela with her children than to stay in the U.S.…

Sky York Journal Bradley Cooper’s little girl is ready to hustle in Hollywood. The Silver Linings Playbook star revealed how his and ex Irina Shayk’s 8-year-old daughter Lea has played an active role in his movie-making process.  “She’s part of it,” Bradley exclusively told E! News at the Is This Thing On? world premiere on the closing night of the 2025 New York Film Festival Oct. 10. “I was making A Star is Born when she was born and then Maestro, she’s in.” With his latest movie—in which he stars alongside Will Arnett and Laura Dern—being filmed in New York…

Sky York Journal Robert Irwin is sharing a difficult life update.  Amid his time on Dancing With the Stars, the Australian wildlife photographer announced that his pug, Stella, is going through a health battle.  “This is a tough one,” Robert wrote in an Oct. 12 Instagram post, alongside black and white photos of his dog. “I wanted to give an unfortunate update on my sweet little pup, Stella. A mass was discovered that ended up being cancerous. We still don’t know the full extent of the cancer. I have faith she’ll be in the clear.” Indeed, Robert emphasized that Stella,…

Sky York Journal Taylor Swift is a cheerleader and a showgirl. As Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 12, his fiancée returned to the suites to watch the game with a host of special guests including his parents Donna Kelce and Ed Kelce, as well as WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Taylor, 35, was dressed the part in a black Chiefs jersey with gold accessories and put her stunning engagement ring on display as she shared a hug with Travis’ father—who also rocked a red Kelce jersey. The suites were filled with…

Sky York Journal Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so the VIPs automatically include their respective parents and brothers. Presumable best man Jason Kelce also shares at least two flower girl-age daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, with wife Kylie Kelce—though depending on when the big day is, little sister Bennett could grow into the role as well. (Alas, baby Finnley will probably have to sleep this one out.) We’ll see which of Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs teammates make the cut, but he was a groomsman at QB Patrick Mahomes’ 2022 wedding to Brittany Mahomes, so at the very least one…

Sky York Journal Born in 1955 at a military base in Kansas, Debbie is the mother of Eminem. She married the “Without Me” artist’s father Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. when she was 15, according to her 2008 memoir My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem. She became pregnant with Eminem 16 months later and relocated to Michigan, where her maternal grandmother lived. Debbie and Eminem’s strained relationship has been documented in several of his songs, including his 2002 smash hit “Cleanin’ Out My Closet.” In the track, he alleged that Debbie abused prescription pills when he was young—which she denied in her autobiography.  “What…

Sky York Journal Diane Keaton’s legacy lives on. Following The Family Stone actress’ death at the age of 79 on Oct. 11, there have been an outpouring of tributes for the Oscar winner, one of which was included in the episode of Saturday Night Live that aired the same day. At the close of the episode, after host Amy Poehler said her goodnights and the credits rolled, a tribute card came on screen featuring a black and white photo of Diane alongside her name. In the photo, a younger Diane—dressed in her signature collared shirt and tie—looks cheekily off to the side, a crooked smile…

Sky York Journal District judges, including those appointed by President Trump, have been remarkably scrupulous despite overwhelming pressure to accept the administration’s claims that various blue cities are war-torn, burning, deadly.  Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, blocked the deployment of the National Guard to Portland, writing that the administration’s assessment of the unrest in the city was “simply untethered to the facts.” “As of September 27, 2025, it had been months since there was any sustained level of violent or disruptive protest activity in Portland,” she wrote.  In reward for her refusal to buy the administration’s apocalyptic fantasies, White…

Sky York Journal It’s time to prepare for the most anticipated masquerade ball of the season. Netflix confirmed that the fourth season of Bridgerton will be hitting the streaming service in two parts in 2026, with the first half premiering on Jan. 29 and the second half arriving on Feb. 26.  In addition to the exciting premiere news, fans were treated to a sneak peek at the upcoming season, which focuses on bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and the captivating Lady in Silver he meets at his mother’s masquerade ball, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).  The teaser features Benedict—clad…

Sky York Journal If you’ve been waiting for a sign to restock your lululemon faves, this is it. The brand’s viral black Align leggings are just $49 right now, and honestly, it’s not every day we see that price drop. Even better, Align shorts are going for $29, which might be the lowest we’ve ever spotted. Plus, the adorable Tennis Club collection is serving major fall fashion energy, with markdowns that’ll make your cart (and closet) very happy. Head straight to lululemon’s We Made Too Much section to score buttery-soft leggings, tanks, dresses, and cozy matching sets that fit any…