Explosives found after vehicle crashes into Portland athletic club, one dead

Federal agents are investigating after explosives were found in a vehicle that crashed into the front entrance of an athletic club in downtown Portland, Oregon, early Saturday morning, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosivessaid. A person was found dead inside the vehicle.

Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a vehicle driving into the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club a little before 3 a.m. local time, according to a news release from the department.

The vehicle caught fire after the crash, the department said. Once the blaze was brought under control, law enforcement found the deceased person inside. The Portland Police Department's Explosive Disposal Unit responded after evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle.

The person has not been identified, and an investigation is ongoing, police said. There was no word of whether the crash was intentional. In a Saturday afternoon news conference, Portland Police Chief Bob Day said the incident was believed to be an isolated event and not related to terrorism.

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Portland Police Sgt. Jim Defrain didn't specify what the explosives consisted of, but said during the news conference that there was "significant damage" following the incident.

"We found a number of what we believe were incendiary devices and improvised explosive devices," Defrain said. "Some of those devices had already gone off, and so there was significant damage to the area."

Sources told The Oregonian that the driver of the vehicle was a former employee of the club.

The club said in a statement that the facility will remain closed until further notice and that they are expecting a prolonged closure.

"Our team is cooperating fully with the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue, who are leading the investigation. Out of respect for that process, we will defer to them for additional details," the statement said.

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Explosives found after vehicle crashes into Portland athletic club, one dead

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Mikayla Nogueira Nods to Her Ex-Husband with Transformation Video Nearly 3 Months After Announcing Divorce

Mikayla Nogueira posted a TikTok comparing her past self to who she is today and soundtracked the video with pointed lyrics from Ariana Grande's hit song "Thank U, Next"

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• The video clips together older footage of the beauty mogul in a bra and leggings with a more recent clip of her posing in a mini dress with hair and makeup done

• After announcing her divorce earlier this year, Nogueira, 27, confirmed that she rekindled her relationship with her high school sweetheart

Mikayla Nogueirahas an appreciation for her past loves and her present life.

On Wednesday, April 29, the content creator posted a TikTokcomparing footage of herself recorded some time apart. The first clip shows Nogueira, 27, standing in a black bra and leggings, turning slightly to show her body at a different angle. The video then cuts to her posing in front of a camera in a polka-dotted mini dress with her hair and makeup done.

The makeup mogul soundtracked her comparison with Ariana Grande's 2019 single "Thank U, Next." At the start of the TikTok, Grande can be heard singing the lyric, "I'm so f---ing grateful for my ex." Nogueira furthered the sentiment of the song in her caption, writing simply, "so grateful."

The Point of View Beauty founder revealed she wasdivorcing her husbandof over two years, Cody Hawken, 28, on Feb. 12. Weeks later, she started teasing that she wasgoing on dates againin videos shared on social media. On March 20, Nogueira confirmed that she wasdating her high school sweetheart, someone she said she had met "naturally in class 10 years ago."

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Her boyfriend finallyappeared on her Instagramon April 8, when Nogueira uploadeda series of photos of them together. In the caption, she shared some of the reasons she decided to post her new beau.

"Since yall wanna expose my relationship online (which I knew would happen) I will participate 😂🤏🏻❤️," the influencer wrote. Going on, she reiterated that she and her boyfriend — someone she did not name in the post — reconnected after they dated in high school.

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She also said they are "taking it slow" and asked her followers to "be nice" to him. "Now let me not f--- this up 😂❤️," Nogueira wrote, adding, "He's an extremely kind soul. He won't be in much of my content but just know he exists."

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Florence Pugh’s Strapless Saint Laurent Dress Has a Ridiculously High Slit

Florence Pughcontinues to refine her red carpet presence with looks that feel intentional rather than overworked, and her latest appearance at a Bulgari event in Rome is a perfect example. The actress leaned into a quieter, more controlled form of glamour, one that doesn’t rely on excess but instead lets key elements do the talking. At first glance, the look appears minimal and understated, but that restraint is exactly what makes it so impactful.

Florence Pugh wears strapless Saint Laurent dress with dangerously high slit for Bulgari event

For the evening, Florence Pugh stepped out in a strapless black satin gown from Saint Laurent’s Resort 2026 collection. The silhouette was sleek and fluid, skimming the body. The strapless neckline added a sense of openness, drawing attention to her neck while maintaining a polished, elegant feel.

As she moved, the dress revealed its defining feature — a dramatically high slit that cut through the length of the gown, adding a sharp, modern edge to an otherwise classic piece. The slit introduced both movement and a hint of boldness, balancing the simplicity of the design with just the right amount of drama. The satin fabric caught the light subtly, enhancing the richness of the black color without overpowering it.

What truly elevated the outfit, however, was the styling. Pugh allowed her Bulgari diamonds to take centre stage, using the gown as a clean backdrop rather than the main attraction. A statement diamond necklace sat delicately at her collarbone, instantly drawing focus and addeding sparkle to the look.

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She completed the look withAquazzura Hula sandals. The black footwear was minimal and in line with the overall aesthetic. Moreover, her beauty choices followed the same approach: sleek, softly styled hair and glowing, neutral makeup.

With this appearance, Pugh proved that sometimes the most powerful fashion moments come from restraint, where simplicity and design speak louder than anything else.

Originally reported by Viha Shah ontheFashionSpot.

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Anonymous Donor Gives $3 Million to Sustain Arkansas Public Television — but It Comes with a Catch

Arkansas PBS rebranded as Arkansas TV after losing $2.5 million in federal funding

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• Viewers and donors pushed back against the changes, resulting in a vote to delay the split

• An anonymous $3 million pledge requires matching donations to help restore funding and maintain PBS content in Arkansas

An anonymous donor pledged $3 million to keep public television alive in Arkansas, but it comes with a catch.

Following the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting earlier this year, the state of Arkansas was the first in the country to vote to split up the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

Former state legislator Carlton Wing became the executive director at Arkansas PBS in September 2025, noting that the loss of roughly $2.5 million in federal support made them adjust plans.

He rebranded it to Arkansas TV, leaving PBS behind.

“It's been a tough mission here of late,” Wing said, according to ABC affiliateKATV. “The federal funding cuts changed the entire landscape of public television.”

However, the viewers and donors didn't go quietly. They wanted PBS' programs instead of more locally focused entertainment.

“I love Craig O'Neal, but he is not Ken Burns. I don't think trading Craig O'Neal forKen Burnsis what we need to do. 49 other states figured it out, we've got money in the state, and I think we need to do the same thing," supporter Lisa Handley said. O'Neal is the host of an Arkansas TV show, per the outlet.

The Arkansas Television Commission ultimately voted 4-1 on March 12 to delay the split for 180 days, providing more time to secure funding.

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Arkansas TV Foundation CEO Marge Betley stated that they lost 3,738 donors over the past few months, according to theArkansas Advocate.

“We had a lot of donors walk away because what they were hoping to pay for with their donations was PBS,” Senator Clarke Tucker said. “What this does is it creates an incentive and a mechanism for those donors to come back to the table.”

The anonymous donor's pledge stated that others should also contribute to save PBS.

On Wednesday, April 22, Senate Bill 77 was advanced by lawmakers. The bill allows up to $550,000 in private donations to be matched by Arkansas' public television network.

“There was a bad audit that some legislators had concerns about. I think those financial issues have been worked out," Tucker said, per KATV.

The $3 million donation would arrive in $1 million increments for three years.

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Senator Jonathan Dismang said, “It just ensures that there's buy-in from the public and that we're able to make sure we have the funding needed.”

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Paris Hilton Takes Credit for Y2K Fashion, Says It's 'Fun to See So Many People Wearing Looks I've Worn' (Exclusive)

Paris Hilton told PEOPLE that the return of Y2K fashion trends makes her “so happy and proud" on Wednesday, April 29

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• Hilton wore an elegant personalized blue Danyul Brown look to match the 2026 Motorola Razr

• The "Infinite Icon" closed out the night with a DJ set ahead of several festival appearances this summer

Paris Hiltonknows what's hot.

At Motorola's Razr Studios 2026 launch event on Wednesday, April 29, Hilton, 45, reflected on her legacy in 2000s fashion and the role that her Razr has played as one of her signature accessories.

“It makes me so happy and proud," Hilton tells PEOPLE exclusively of the return of Y2K fashion trends. "It makes me so proud, because I am the one who really created Y2K fashion, so it’s just so much fun to see so many people wearing looks that I’ve worn, and just seeing on all the biggest designers' mood boards, pictures of me."

Hilton notes that "the 2000s were such a fun time during fashion" with "all the bright colors" being "really extra and the sparkles, and people just having fun with it."

"So it’s really fun just to see so many people really embracing that style and having a good time,” Hilton tells PEOPLE.

The launch event, held at the Lot on Formosa in Los Angeles, introduced the "new Motorola Razr family," Including Hilton, Avan Jogia, Natalie Bryant, Isan Elba and more.

Hilton wore a vibrant blue custom Danyul Brown gown that featured a corset bodice with intricate branch-like detailing, a sheer skirt, a matching floor-length scarf and silk gloves. The look was tailored to her Motorola collaboration as she walked the runway with her Pantone orient blue Razr.

Longtime Razr user, Hilton tells PEOPLE about how having agency over what she chooses to share publicly has changed her relationship with stardom since the 2000s.“It’s definitely changed the game in so many ways," Hilton said. "I love how we all have our own platform, so we’re able to show our truth instead of having the media control everything; people can really take agency to really create a brand as well."

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"It’s so exciting that anyone with a phone going on a platform could literally create their own empire, and I was the first to do it, so to see so many people inspired by that and following in my footsteps makes me extremely proud to be the OG," Hilton shared.

Hilton's relationship with Motorola goes back far beyond the latest launch.“I have always been obsessed with my Motorola razor," Hilton told PEOPLE. "It’s always been like a part of my vibe, my look, and of me. And, just like part of my aesthetic."

Hilton notably partnered with the brand to launch the first-everhot pink limited-edition Razr in 2025.

"I’m obsessed with the new ones, because everything about it is so elevated, and it’s evolved in so many ways, and yeah, I’m just obsessed," she added of the newest launch. "I love that I can color coordinate with all my outfits, and I thought tonight’s gown was perfect with this gorgeous orient blue phone.”

The launch concluded with a DJ set from Hilton—and she told PEOPLE that she currently has new music in the works."I’m having concerts, I’m headlining all summer long," Hilton said of her upcoming DJ sets at Tecate Emblema 2026 in Mexico City, Brighton & Hove Pride in Brighton, England, and World Pride in Amsterdam.

Hilton told PEOPLE that she is "finishing the third album" and has "been in all of my rehearsals right now, just getting ready with my dancers, to go on tour.”The "Stars Are Blind" singer added that the DJ scene has become far more inclusive than when she started DJing more than a decade ago.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories."When I first started out, it was such a boy’s club, and there were very few women, and I’ve now been DJing 14 years," Hilton said. "And it’s incredible to see so many girl DJs coming in and just absolutely slaying— they’re producing, they’re performing at the biggest music festivals, and I love supporting girls, and it just makes me so happy to see all of my sisters slaying the game.”

Hilton's 2000s catchphrase "that's hot" was a persistent fixture of pop culture at the time. When asked about what catch phrase would define this phase of her life, the mother of two said, “Definitely 'sliving,' 'sliving mom,' 'loves it' would really describe it, and 'that’s hot' will always be such a huge part of my life, so all three.”

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