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We have tragic news to report from the world of television.
Patrick Muldoon — the beloved star who was best known for his work on Days of Our Lives — has passed away.
News of his death comes courtesy of a statement from his sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa.
According to Shana, Muldoon took a shower after drinking coffee with his girlfriend at their Beverly Hills home on Sunday morning.
After noticing that he’d been in longer than usual, the girlfriend went to check on Patrick and found him unconscious on the floor.
She called 911, but paramedics announced Muldoon dead at the scene.
Friends described Muldoon as “endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence,” according to Page Six.
Though he racked up dozens of credits over the course of his career, Muldoon is likely best known for his work as Austin Reed on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995, and then again from 2011 to 2012.
Muldoon also had recurring roles on the iconic 1990s sitcoms Who’s the Boss? and Saved By the Bell, where he played Jeff, the Max manager who briefly came between Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski.
On the bid screen, Mudoon had roles in films like Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
He also appeared in the movie Dirty Hands, which will be released later this year.
Muldoon was also an executive producer on a movie that’s currently in production, Kockroach, which will star Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, and Zazie Beetz.
The film is set for release in 2027.
Our thoughts are with Patrick Muldoon’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
Patrick Muldoon Cause of Death: ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Was 57 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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The arrest of Joseph Duggar almost feels inevitable, given the family’s history and the cult’s extreme beliefs.
We do not know the identity of the 9-year-old victim whom he allegedly molested in 2020. But she was likely a family friend, if not closer.
Cousin Amy Duggar is speaking up about the steps that she’s taking to keep her own young child safe.
And she doesn’t have to name-drop either of her disgraced cousins to bring them to mind.
‘We will protect your world fiercely’
On Sunday, April 19, Amy took to her Instagram page to share a message about the safety of her 6-year-old son, Daxton.
“We can’t shield you from the whole world,” she began, “but we will protect your world fiercely.”
Amy continued: “Your safety, your steadiness, and the life we’re building around you.”
Referring to her husband, Dillon King, she wrote: “Dad and I will never be passive about who we allow near you.”
In the post’s conclusion, Amy acknowledged: “Not everyone deserves a place in your story.”
“We are the gatekeepers of their safety, their peace, and their innocence,” Amy wrote in the Instagram post’s caption.
“And we shouldn’t open doors just because someone expects us to,” she acknowledged.
“Access is earned,” Amy affirmed, “not assumed.”
She advised: “It should be a privilege for someone to know your child, it’s not a right!”
Amy concluded: “And peace at home is worth more than approval from anyone outside of it.”
Is she missing the real danger?
We all know that, for decades, a public campaign to warn children about predators arguably backfired.
“Stranger danger” can be real. But children are much more likely to run afoul of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or both at the hands of family — especially close family — and other “trusted adult” caretakers.
That said, we think that Amy knows this. Perhaps even better than most.
She is the cousin of Josh Duggar. She is the cousin of Joseph Duggar.
Additionally, Amy describes her own grandfather as a “predator.” Josh was not the first monster in the family.
Amy appears to simply be saying that no one is entitled to spend one-on-one time with her son.
(It’s true that the accused Duggar men all allegedly pursued little girls, which is the most common form of predation. But some predators target boys or are simply indiscriminate, seeking a victim above all else.)
That doesn’t just mean that she’s careful about babysitters.
Clearly, Amy and her husband are also making it clear that they’re not just going to drop off the kids with the main Duggar clan and head off for a weekend getaway.
(Truth be told, dropping off your child with members of an abusive cult would be ill-advised, even if there were zero sexual predators in the mix. CSA is not the only harm that can befall a child.)
Could someone ever be TOO over-protective?
Obviously, it is common sense to go to great lengths to protect one’s child, especially from opportunists and abusers.
But there are ways in which “protecting” a child can also cause home. Hopefully, Amy understands this.
Not allowing a child to meet any other adults (instead of introducing them to adults but ensuring that they remain safe) is poor socialization. Even worse is keeping a child isolated from meeting random, age-appropriate peers.
In fact, we see this in the Duggar cult. Much of the family subjects their children to homeschooling. Even if they were qualified teachers teaching a real curriculum (which is not what’s happening), their kids are missing out on meeting other children and experiencing the real world.
The most important step in safeguarding a child against predators is making sure that they have the language to explain what happens to them, and the context that a predator is doing wrong.
Amy Duggar Shades Creepy Cousins, Vows to Protect Her Child was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Of the top 150 NFL prospects on my final Big Board, you’ll see only eight quarterbacks included, with just three among the first 100. If the draft falls that way, it will be the first since 2000 in which there weren’t at least four QBs among the first 100 players selected. Most years, the first round is the round to watch for quarterbacks. And this year is no exception, as where (and when) Ty Simpson is selected will generate huge ripple effects in this draft. But I expect the biggest run on QBs to transpire in the fourth round. We’ve documented the ups and downs of this year’s class since the beginning and end of the season. Now, with the draft finally upon us, I have grades on the top 12 draftable quarterbacks. Here is how I rank them and why. 12. Mark Gronowski, Iowa Projected round: 7/UDFAPro comp: Jaren HallBest team fits: San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys With an NCAA-record 58 career wins, including two national championships at South Dakota State prior to finishing his collegiate career at Iowa, Gronowski certainly is a winner. And he possesses NFL size, athleticism and toughness, as well. Despite what his career 103-27 touchdown to interception rate and 63% competition percentage suggest, however, Gronowski lacks ideal accuracy. He has the dual-threat ability and intangibles to stick as a backup and developmental project, warranting late-round consideration. 11. Joe Fagnano, Connecticut Projected round: 6-7Pro comp: Bailey ZappeBest team fits: New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints A traditional pocket passer with good anticipation, zip and accuracy to attack short and intermediate zones, Fagnano’s game translates better to the NFL than some of the other Day 3 candidates. However, he’s an older prospect (he turns 25 this month) and one who faced limited competition over his career, playing four seasons at Maine (an FCS school) before transferring to UConn, where his production was boosted by the presence of speedy wideout Skyler Bell. But make no mistake, Fagnano’s production was eye-popping at Connecticut: a 48:6 TD-INT ratio over two seasons as a starter. He varies his release nicely and takes care of the football, rarely putting it in harms way. Fagnano further helped his stock at the East-West Shrine Bowl. 10. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt Projected round: 6-7Pro comp: Max DugganBest team fits: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets Padilla is the underdog that draws so many to sports in the first place. He’s a 5-foot-10, 207-pound former zero-star recruit who built himself into a Heisman Trophy finalist and four-time team captain with victories over both Alabama and Auburn in his career. He’s best-suited for an RPO attack, showing courage and craftiness as a runner (31 rushing TDs over his career), as well as good accuracy on the move. However, that accuracy wanes as the passes get deeper, and I think he’ll struggle with the tighter windows in the NFL. He’s at his best playing off script, and not every team will be comfortable with his improvisational style and personality. That said, I love his competitiveness and creativity. 9. Haynes King, Georgia Tech Projected round: 6Pro comp: Tyrod TaylorBest team fits: Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Denver Broncos It isn’t often that a quarterback leads a Power Four conference in rushing touchdowns, but that was the case with King, whose 15 scores on the ground was one more than he threw last season. Those numbers belie King’s intriguing accuracy (and willingness to test tight windows) on short to intermediate throws. He can throw the ball with zip and touch alike. He lacks the arm strength of some of this year’s other draftable quarterbacks, however, and, as such, is a bit scheme dependent. As his rushing totals suggest, King is a dynamic athlete for the quarterback position, clocking in at 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He began his college career as a four-star prospect for Texas A&M but struggled with injuries there before transferring to Georgia Tech, where he steadily developed into one of the most productive quarterbacks in school history. His work ethic, competitiveness and dual-threat abilities could help him find a niche in the NFL, though likely as a backup. 8. Cade Klubnik, Clemson Projected round: 5 (No. 145 prospect rank)Pro comp: Brett HundleyBest team fits: Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings Quarterbacks often get too much of the praise when things go wrong and Klubnik is a perfect example of how they can get too much of the blame when a team struggles. He was far from faultless for the Tigers’ disappointing 2025 campaign, watching his passing touchdowns plummet from 36 as a junior to just 16 (in 12 games), despite his completion percentage jumping to a career-high 66%. At 6-foot-2, 207 pounds, Klubnik lacks ideal size and possesses only average arm strength. But he’s a quality athlete with good accuracy on short to intermediate passes, including on the move. Like a lot of athletic passers, he has a tendency to stick too long on his initial read, then skip too quickly through secondary progressions and then start to drift out of the pocket, dropping his eyes and looking for an escape route. He got into some bad habits trying to put a Clemson offense that didn’t have the dynamic playmakers it once had onto his back. I still see starter-level potential, but Klubnik needs some refining and a better supporting cast to get back to his prior playmaking self. 7. Drew Allar, Penn State Projected round: 4 (No. 120 prospect rank)Pro comp: Landry JonesBest team fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers If one were to draw up the prototypical NFL quarterback, it might look a lot like Allar. He checks in at a solid 6-foot-5, 228 pounds, and he has an absolute bazooka of a right arm. He can make every throw in an NFL playbook and enters the league as a three-year starter with a sterling 61:13 TD-INT ratio. But as I told FOX’s Eric Williams in his piece on this year’s Most Underhyped and Overhyped Prospects, I’ve yet to see Allar show the requisite instincts to translate his talent into consistent high-level play. He gets frazzled when his initial read is taken away and too often resorts to checkdowns, rather than trusting his arm (or teammates) to make critical plays. He looked like a future first-round pick back in 2023 but he’s regressed since, and his senior campaign was abruptly cut short due to a broken ankle that kept him from participating in the All-Star games and pre-draft workouts. There is no denying Allar’s allure. No one should be surprised if he is drafted earlier than my ranking. But I think he’s further away than his traits and stats suggest. 6. Cole Payton, North Dakota State Projected round: 4 (No. 116 prospect rank) Pro comp: Jake LockerBest team fits: Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers Payton is similar in many ways to the aforementioned Taylen Green in that he is a classic dual-threat quarterback whose ability as a runner is every bit as valuable as his current passing skills. His first start at the collegiate level, in fact, came at running back, not quarterback. He is a left-handed power thrower still learning the nuances of passing the ball with timing and precision. But there are some “wow” throws on tape — and an intriguing variety of them — including the standard verticals that require vision and arm strength, but also post-corners needing touch and rollouts that show off his ability to throw accurately on the move. A physical, determined runner, Payton gives off some Taysom Hill vibes, but I think he has more upside as a passer. He’ll require patience, but he is arguably the most intriguing developmental quarterback of this class. 5. Taylen Green, Arkansas Projected round: 4 (No. 113 prospect rank) Pro comp: A mix of Randall Cunningham and Anthony RichardsonBest team fits: Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles There are few players in this draft at any position with more highlight reel plays than Green, a remarkable 6-foot-6, 227-pounder who enters the NFL with a staggering 94 overall touchdowns scored over four seasons spread between Arkansas and Boise State. His explosive playmaking ability was obvious on tape, but the numbers he produced at the Combine were stunning nontheless — including a 4.36 40-yard dash and 43.5-inch vertical jump. Teams looking for a true dual-threat quarterback could see Green as a potential superstar. The concern is that Green remains quite raw as a pocket passer given his 46 career starts. He typically waits for his receivers to get open, rather than anticipating windows, staring down his primary targets and allowing defensive linemen opportunities to bat down more balls than you’d expect for a quarterback of his height. He is too quick to drift out of the pocket and drop his eyes to scramble rather than stepping up against pressure to allow pass-catchers time. Green is a lottery ticket that could pay off big, but he requires an offense catered to his skill set and there are only so many of those in the NFL. 4. Carson Beck, Miami Projected round: 4 (No. 107 prospect rank)Pro comp: Mason RudolphBest team fits: Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders Beck personifies the philosophical divide about this year’s quarterback class. Critics are quick to point out that Beck struggled in big moments. Optimists can easily counter that his cerebral play and precision passing out of pro-style offenses are why his teams consistently played in big games in the first place. Those who believe in “QB wins” as a metric note that Beck was 37-6 as a starter over his career at Georgia and Miami. Beck looks the part at nearly 6-foot-5, 233 pounds, with a snappy over-the-top delivery and good accuracy to all levels of the field. He is as good throwing the ball off play-action as any quarterback in this class, showing the pre-snap recognition that comes with facing elite competition (in games and practices) over his career. Beck is a classic rhythm passer who is fantastic when he feels comfortable in the pocket, but hasn’t consistently shown the “ice in his veins” poise to project as a frontline NFL starter. 3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU Projected round: 2-3 (No. 70 prospect rank)Pro comp: Drew LockBest team fits: New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers Given where he is likely to be drafted, Nussmeier could very well prove the best value of this year’s quarterback class. That is a bold statement, indeed, given that he was benched for the final month of his final campaign. But similar to Ty Simpson, Nussmeier wasn’t surrounded by the typical LSU supporting cast — the Tigers struggled with drops, inconsistent blocking and a poor running game. An abdominal strain suffered early on limited Nussmeier’s arm strength, but that didn’t stop him from taking the risky throws into coverage that had earned him a first-round grade in my initial QB Tiers article entering the season. Nussmeier lacks ideal size at just under 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, and his gunslinger mentality is as likely to get him into trouble as it is to help him succeed, but I want that kind of “let it rip” confidence at quarterback. The son of an NFL (and CFL) quarterback and current offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, Nussmeier enters the league as mentally prepared for the complexities of the pro game as anyone on this list. At worst, I see a longtime quality backup with a chance to “surprise” as much more. 2. Ty Simpson, Alabama Projected round: 2 (No. 33 prospect rank) Pro comp: Jimmy GaroppoloBest team fits: Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams Undersized and entering the NFL with just one season as a starter, Simpson’s faults are easy to see. But so too are his strengths, including the quick mental processing that comes from being a coach’s son, as well as impressive accuracy both in the pocket and on the move. He is a talented passer with as many “big-time throws” in 2025 as any quarterback in this class. And while Alabama is perennially loaded with talent, Simpson wasn’t blessed with the same caliber of a supporting cast as his recent Crimson Tide predecessors, often throwing his receivers open rather than having them break off the huge plays on their own that can pad a QB’s statistics. The track record for quarterbacks entering the NFL with less than 20 collegiate starts is frightening, and the 6-foot-1, 212-pound Simpson (15 starts, all in 2025) was beaten up by the end of this season. It takes some faith to project him as a future franchise quarterback — but the passing ability and moxie are there. 1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Projected round: 1 (No. 4 prospect rank) Pro comp: A mix of Jared Goff and Andrew LuckBest team fit: Las Vegas Raiders At nearly 6-foot-5, 236 pounds, Mendoza certainly looks the part of an NFL quarterback, and he possesses the arm strength and accuracy to star at the highest level, as well. It is his intangibles, however, that have me most excited. The composure he showed in guiding Indiana to its first national championship project well to handling the mental rigors he’ll face at the next level. There is no denying that Mendoza was aided by a relatively simple RPO-based Hoosiers offense, but too often his critics fail to mention how quickly he adapted to this scheme after beginning his career at Cal, where he also showed future NFL starter ability. No one should expect Mendoza to be a franchise savior — he lacks the elite physical traits of No. 1 overall candidates of prior years. But he’s smart, tough, determined and poised. 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The first two of 11 planned medium-weight icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska, although which cities remains to be determined, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday.
The hope is a Finnish company building the vessels will deliver them by the end of 2028, according to a Coast Guard press release. That mirrors the same hoped-for timeline for the Storis icebreaker set to be homeported in Juneau once vessel updates and support infrastructure are sufficient for year-round deployment.
Coast Guard officials and Alaska’s congressional delegation hailed the announcement as a step toward the long-discussed plans to bolster the U.S. military’s presence in the Arctic. The Coast Guard in 2018 announced plans for new heavy-duty Polar Security Cutters that were supposed to be deployed starting in 2024, but with those vessels now delayed likely beyond 2030 efforts are shifting to other ships that can be put into service more rapidly.
“By strategically positioning these state-of-the-art icebreakers in Alaska, the Coast Guard will maximize our ability to defend our northern border and approaches, while reinforcing America’s maritime dominance in a crucial region of strategic importance,” Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard, said in a prepared statement.
The first visit to Juneau of the Storis icebreaker — a private ship built in 2012 and purchased by the Coast Guard in 2024 in a politically controversial process due to its limited capabilities — was hailed as a significant first step toward the goal of an increased presence. The ship is scheduled to deploy to Alaska during warmer months and be upgraded in Seattle during the winter until 2028 or 2029, with up to 190 crew plus their families expected to be stationed in Juneau when the ship is homeported there year-round.
Funding for the 11 Arctic Security Cutters — to be built by companies in Finland and Canada — mentioned in Thursday’s announcement was approved by Congress last year as part of a large-scale U.S. Coast Guard expansion sought by President Donald Trump. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, said in January he was told by Lunday up to four of the ships would be stationed in Alaska.
Sullivan, during a press conference Thursday following the Coast Guard’s announcement two ships will be homeported in the state, said he isn’t advocating for which communities should be selected. He also acknowledged the hoped-for delivery date of 2028 “is a very aggressive timeline.”
“The Coast Guard has not determined where these two additional Arctic security cutters are going, but they estimate the crew ranges on these shifts would be from about 80 to 140 personnel,” he said.
Sullivan said it is not known whether any of the nine other ships might also be homeported in Alaska.
A statement issued Thursday that includes the other two members of Alaska’s all-Republican congressional delegation — Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Nick Begich III — states the Storis is the first icebreaker to be homeported in Alaska, with other existing icebreakers currently homeported in Seattle. It also notes last year’s budget bill includes funding for light icebreakers and other Coast Guard ships, helicopters and other aircraft, and shoreside infrastructure.
This story was originally published by the Juneau Independent.
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A halt on elective surgeries at Bartlett Regional Hospital has been extended through Tuesday following a fire Thursday that contaminated many of the facility’s surgical supplies, the hospital announced Friday.
The fire in a utility closet early Thursday afternoon resulted in an evacuation of the surgical area, but no damage to the operating rooms, according to an update posted on the hospital’s Facebook page. Elective surgeries were canceled Thursday and Friday as a construction crew did repair work expected to be completed Saturday.
“Unfortunately, many supplies within the unit were contaminated and we are working as quickly as possible to replace surgical supply inventory,” the post notes. “At this time, the Surgical Services unit will remain closed for elective surgeries through Tuesday.”
Staff are notifying patients about the change, according to the hospital.
Thist story was originally published by the Juneau Independent.
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