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Kate Middleton Slammed as ‘Complicit’ Following Reaction to Prince …

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Back in October of 2025, Prince Andrew was stripped of his land and titles after the extent of his relationship with the deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.

And last month, Andrew was arrested for misconduct in public office as a result of his alleged misconduct.

While powerful Americans have managed to evade consequences, the Brits are arresting literal royals, and for some reason, the whole situation has people fuming at … Kate Middleton?

Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Oriel Davies on February 26, 2026 in Newtown, Wales. The Prince and Princes of Wales visited communities in Powys, Wales today ahead of St David's Day.
Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Oriel Davies on February 26, 2026 in Newtown, Wales. The Prince and Princes of Wales visited communities in Powys, Wales today ahead of St David’s Day. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Yes, for reasons that defy logic, Kate is taking a ton of flak for continuing to live her life in the wake of Andrew’s arrest.

The criticism began on the day of Andrew’s arrest, as Kate and Prince William were criticized for being on vacation, of all things.

“Kate and William on vacation, and Charles attending a fashion show while Prince Andrew was being interrogated is not a flex. They’re just showing the world how out of touch they are,” one X user wrote, according to Yahoo! News.

“Yet another holiday for those two lazy bums?” asked a second user.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit to the Oriel Davies on February 26, 2026 in Newtown, Wales.
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit to the Oriel Davies on February 26, 2026 in Newtown, Wales. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“Workshy Willie on holiday again,” a third chimed in.

The hate continued when Kate and Will attended the BAFTAs last week, and some critics went even further and accused them of being “complicit” in Andrew’s alleged crimes.

“Pedo protectors enjoying an award show, priorities right?” one person asked, adding:

“Where is the empathy for the victims? This is the only thing that could concern them; restitution.”

“The arrogance is mind-blowing,” wrote another person.

Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Oriel Davies on February 26, 2026 in Newtown, Wales. The Prince and Princes of Wales visited communities in Powys, Wales today ahead of St David's Day.
Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Oriel Davies on February 26, 2026 in Newtown, Wales. The Prince and Princes of Wales visited communities in Powys, Wales today ahead of St David’s Day. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“This seems so out of touch. Very bad optics,” yet another chimed in.

“Their silence is complicit,” another person commented.

“I’m not saying it isn’t wise to keep quiet, just pointing out that the British media has criticized one and not the other. I can’t understand how people continue to defend William and Kate!” yet another exclaimed.

Obviously, Kate and Will are holding off on commenting on an ongoing police matter. And the royals are generally expected to steer clear of scandal and maintain a stiff upper lip.

Still, many speculated about why Kate and Will have thus far declined to comment on the Andrew situation:

“The crisis manager probably told them to lay low while the others take the hits,” speculated one person, adding:

“If William’s reign comes, he should be known as William the Coward. I don’t know if queen consorts are named, but Kate should be known as Kate Middleton the Lazy.”

Will and Kate have yet to reply to this latest round of backlash.

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Michelle Williams Pays Tribute to James Van Der Beek After Receiving SAG Actor Award

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The SAG Actor Awards were this weekend.

Venom star Michelle Williams took home an award. It was well-deserved — and a surprise!

Naturally, just weeks after the passing of James Van Der Beek, this very raw topic came up.

Williams sent her love to his family in her tribute, and also thanked an unexpected group of people.

Michelle Williams at the SAG Actor Awards.
Michelle Williams took home an award at the 2026 SAG Actor Awards while also paying tribute to a dearly departed co-star. (Image Credit: Entertainment Tonight/YouTube)

Congratulations are in order

On Sunday, March 1, the 2026 Actor Awards went down.

Williams took home an award for Dying for Sex.

Her win has been celebrated as a surprise (but deserved) turn for the night.

Naturally, even amidst her celebrations, she faced (gentle) questions about the loss of her former co-star.

James Van Der Beek passed away on February 11, only a little over two weeks earlier.

Michelle Williams speaks.
Actress Michelle Williams speaks with TODAY about launching her career at such a young age. (Image Credit: NBC)

Chatting with Entertainment Tonight, Williams addressed the impact of Van Der Beek’s death.

“I’m thinking about him and I’m thinking about his family constantly,” she expressed.

From 1998 to 2003, Dawson’s Creek helped define younger Gen X and elder Millennial viewers. It was obviously a big deal for the actors, also.

Van Der Beek portrayed the titular Dawson. Williams portrayed Jen Lindley.

Though she could have stopped with that simple statement, Williams continued.

The GoFundMe for his family has made a profound impact

Williams also expressed her gratitude for the monumental crowdfunding campaign for Van Der Beek’s family.

“I also just want to say, like, it’s been such an amazing thing as James’ friend and a friend of the family,” she remarked.

Williams continued: “To see the response in the wake of his passing.”

She expressed: “And I just really want to say thank you to each and every person who contributed to sustaining their life and their children’s lives.”

Williams concluded: “It’s an incredibly meaningful thing to witness.”

Michelle Williams on Colbert.
Beloved actress Michelle Williams’ career has been quietly popping off. (Image Credit: CBS)

Most GoFundMe projects do not meet their goals. Famous cases — like Van Der Beek’s — are the exception.

Initially, the fundraising goal for the actor’s family was $350,000.

GoFundMe donations surged, quickly surpassing that goal — and each goal that followed — until they brought in over $2.5 million.

Some expressed surprise, given Van Der Beek’s lengthy and beloved career on the small and big screen.

But supporting a family is expensive, and his cancer battle was financially devastating. We are all grateful to the thousands who contributed to Van Der Beek’s family.

Michelle Williams considers.
A thoughtful Michelle Williams delves into her career. (Image Credit: NBC)

This is still very new

Though Van Der Beek’s passing was not a surprise in the way that a sudden death in a fire or a vehicular collision might be, it is still a shock.

Williams is still processing this.

So is his family. And, frankly, so are fans.

For such a difficult and emotional time, Williams gave a very solid answer when it came to her dearly departed friend.

We all wish that he were around to celebrate her award with her.

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Sullivan, Juneau officials press Army Corps for long-term fix to Glacial Lake Outburst flooding

A drone image shows widespread flooding in the Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday morning. (Image courtesy of Rich Ross)
A drone image shows widespread flooding in the Mendenhall Valley. (Image courtesy of Rich Ross)

NOTN- Alaska’s congressional delegation and State and City officials are urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for clarity and action after the agency abruptly pulled back from the lake tap enduring solution, viewed as the leading option for protecting the Mendenhall Valley from glacial lake outburst flooding long term.

Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl said U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan used all of his allotted time, and asked for more, during a U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing last Wednesday to question Army Corps leaders about their lack of clear plans for a permanent solution.

“One of our U.S. senators could have spent time on a lot of Alaska issues, and he spent every minute he had on Juneau’s issue, and I appreciate that kind of work,” Kiehl said.

The Army Corps recently informed local officials it is pivoting away from advancing the lake tap as the identified long-term fix for the glacial lake outburst flooding that has repeatedly damaged homes and infrastructure along the Mendenhall River.

Instead, Corps officials emphasized “robust flood fighting”, emergency-response measures such as HESCO Barriers, while expressing continued, but less defined, interest in long-term mitigation.

City Manager Katie Koester said in a published update, “I want to acknowledge the weight of that update as it threatens the longevity of our entire community. Many of us have invested years of effort, advocacy, and hope into advancing a long-term solution.”

Koester said she is “deeply concerned that all planning and design efforts have been diverted to flood fighting,” leaving uncertainty around an enduring solution.

Since learning of the Corps’ change in direction, Koester said Juneau officials have been in active talks with Alaska’s federal delegation and senior Army leaders.

She met with staff from Sullivan’s office and with Lee Forsgren, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, who she said reaffirmed “his commitment to an enduring solution for Juneau,” though it remains unclear what that will be.

Koester said she has also met with staff for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

“I want to emphasize that our delegation remains dedicated advocates for this project and for Juneau. Their engagement has been evidence of that.” Koester wrote.

During Wednesday’s Senate hearing, Sullivan pressed Army officials about the Corps’ reversal, the urgency of the threat and the need for both interim protections and a permanent fix. Senior officials reiterated a commitment to work toward a “durable solution” and agreed to travel to Juneau this spring.

“That visit will be an important opportunity to demonstrate the unique and imminent threat facing our community and to press for clarity on the path forward.” said Koester.

Koester stressed that Juneau is not waiting for federal decisions. The city has submitted a $8 million Congressionally Directed Spending request to fund geotechnical and planning work for the lake tap approach, which she described as the most cost-effective, fastest to implement and least disruptive option for reducing flood risk across the valley.

Kiehl said the Army Corps is “absolutely feeling the need and the pressure from our delegation in Washington, D.C.” but added that locals will keep pressing until a clear long-term plan is back on the table.

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Bhad Bhabie Cancer Update: It’s “Bad News,” Singer Says…

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Bhad Bhabie is not in a very good place at the moment.

Over this past weekend, the singer/influencer opened up about her health just about a year after she revealed to the world that she had been diagnosed with cancer.

“Bad news from my doctor yesterday,” Bhad Bhabie (born Danielle Bregoli) wrote on X February 28. “god has the last say so not my cancer.”

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The polarizing personality first told folks about her illness in November of 2024.

After many followers left comments at the timeabout her change in appearance — with some asserting that “her whole face changed” — the rapper wrote on her Instagram Story in response:

“I’m sorry my cancer medicine made me loose [sic] weight. Im slowly gaining it back. So stop running with the worst narratives.”

Bhad Bhabie did not elaborate back then.

We still don’t know what type of cancer she has or what the exact prognosis may be. It doesn’t sound very positive, however.

Danielle Bregoli at a nightclub in 2022.
Danielle Bregoli, known professionally as Bhad Bhabie, performs onstage during TBT Magazine Social Media Edition Powered By Berman Law at Sway Nightclub on August 26, 2022. (Photo Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for TBT Magazine Powered By Berman Law Group)

The 22-year old rose to unexpected fame after her appearance on Dr. Phil in 2016… when she infamously told the host, “Catch me outside, how ’bout that?”

In this day and age of social media, that’s pretty much all it took for her to become famous. Just being a teenager with an attitude, basically.

Following the quasi celebrity’s health update, Danielle’s mom Barbara Bregoli trashed Internet trolls who said the “Bestie” rapper’s diagnosis was “karma.”

That really is a pretty awful thing for anyone to say.

“Let me say this, social media has become an app where people think they can come on here and say the most vile things,” Barbara said in a March 1 Instagram video. “And think it’s funny because they’re hiding behind a screen.”

Bhad Bhabie in Florida.
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Added this parent:

“To turn around and say someone who has cancer, that’s their karma, that’s a low form. That’s the lowest form of anything. Babies don’t ask to get cancer, little children don’t ask to get cancer, the elderly don’t ask to get—nobody asks to get cancer.”

There’s also been some speculation that the rapper lied about her diagnosis to gain attention and/or clout.

We’ll let her mother respond to those rumors as well.

“How dare you you?” Barbara said in a 2024 Instagram video addressing one of Bhad Bhabie’s critics.

“I pray to God that one of your children never gets cancer. I’ve had it twice. How dare you say my daughter’s faking this, you vile piece of no good s–t…

“My god these comments are beyond disgusting—but like I always say, GOD DONT LIKE UGLY!! Stop with the assumptions!!!”

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Alaska House advances bill intended to boost workforce housing

By: Sean Maguire, Alaska Beacon

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, speaks Wednesday, May 8, 2024, on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

The Alaska House on Friday advanced legislation intended to increase construction of workforce housing.

Alaska has long had a severe and persistent housing shortage. House Bill 184 attempts to address that by allowing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, the state’s economic development agency, to finance construction of commercial housing with more than five units.

The House approved the bill on a 23-15 vote with two lawmakers absent.

Juneau Democratic Rep. Andi Story, the bill’s prime sponsor, said that Alaska’s housing shortage is “at crisis levels,” which is contributing to workforce challenges. 

“This shortage is very discouraging to Alaskans and businesses, and it is a persistent barrier to economic growth,” she said before Friday’s final vote.

In 2023, Agnew::Beck Consulting estimated that Alaska would need to build 27,500 new units over the next decade to meet demand. However, actual construction numbers have fallen far below those targets.

HB 184 was supported by all present members of the Democrat-dominated House majority and three minority Republicans.

Supporters said the legislation would help with resource development projects and to address workforce shortages more generally. Story cited examples of health care workers who had turned down jobs in Juneau due to a lack of housing. 

Rep. Jeremy Bynum, a Ketchikan Republican in the minority, voted for the bill. He said shipyard projects and fish processors in Ketchikan and Wrangell were exciting developments for Southeast Alaska, but a shortage of housing remained a concern.

“We have a tremendous need for workforce housing,” he said on Friday.

Opponents of the bill noted that AIDEA already has the authority to invest in multi-unit housing for workers. 

Mark Davis, special counsel for the agency, told lawmakers last year that AIDEA does have that authority and it has invested in workforce housing in the past. He cited examples of the agency financing construction of work camps in Prudhoe Bay.

“However, we have also said that this provides clarification that we would have that power,” he said, later adding that it would be a “positive bill.”

Some opposition to the bill centered on whether new housing units would actually serve workers in critical industries or if it would direct construction of affordable housing. 

A previous version of HB 184 used the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of workforce housing: “(as) residential housing that costs the occupants less than 30 percent of the income of a household with 120 percent of the median family income.”

But that definition was removed from the bill in committee. Instead, the bill states that AIDEA should facilitate the financing of “new workforce housing facilities containing five or more dwelling units.”

Big Lake Republican Rep. Kevin McCabe on Friday suggested the legislation was a “thinly-veiled attempt” to direct AIDEA into the construction of “community housing.” He said the agency, which was established in 1967, should be focused on “job creation.” He said that HB 184 would change AIDEA’s basic structure.

McCabe attempted to amend the bill on Wednesday to limit its scope, but he was unsuccessful. 

HB 184 now heads to the Senate for its consideration. A similar bill in that legislative chamber has advanced to the Senate Finance Committee.

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