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How Archaeologists Dared to Defy ISIS and Save Priceless Treasures New

How Archaeologists Dared to Defy ISIS and Save Priceless Treasures

Brave archaeologists risked their lives to save thousands of historic treasures from imminent destruction by Islamic State terrorists.A new study reveals how they rescued around 30,000 “priceless” artefacts from the Deir ez-Zor Museum as the city faced imminent capture by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).Deir ez-Zor is the capital of the province of the same name in Syria, and the region contains key oil and gas fields, making it a fiercely contested battleground during Syria’s 15-year civil war.Study author Maamoun Abdulkarim said the significance of the heroic rescue effort in 2014 and 2015 extends beyond the number of artefacts saved.Archaeologists rescued around 30,000 artifacts from the museum as the city faced imminent capture by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Yaarob Alabdullah / SWNSThe Professor of Archaeology and History at the University of Sharjah presents the operation as a case study in protecting cultural heritage during wartime in the new study, published in the journal Museum Management and Curatorship.Prof Abdulkarim says it was particularly significant given the damage inflicted on museums and archaeological sites by ISIS, also known as Daesh, across the Middle East.He explained that conducting a rescue mission during active hostilities requires more than logistical planning.Prof Abdulkarim said: “It fundamentally involves decision-making, institutional resilience, trust, and the ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances.Boxes are evacuated from storage in the museum of Deir ez-Zor, Syria, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Yaarob Alabdullah / SWNS“There is rarely a perfect moment to act during an armed conflict; often, delaying a decision in search of greater certainty poses a greater danger than acting under uncertainty.”Prof Abdulkarim oversaw the operation as the director-general of Syria’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM).He said Deir ez-Zor was severely restricted, with the museum connected to the military airport only through a narrow and highly vulnerable corridor, rendering the mission “exceptionally dangerous”.Present-day Syria forms part of the broader Mesopotamian cultural sphere, where some of the world’s earliest and most influential civilisations flourished.Before the outbreak of the civil war in 2011, Syria was home to 35 archaeological museums spread across the country.Although not the largest among them, the Deir ez-Zor Museum ranked among the country’s most valuable institutions.An ancient statue from the site of Mari, dating to the second millennium BCE, is shown on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Archaeologists rescued around 30,000 artifacts from the Deir ez-Zor Museum as the city faced imminent capture by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Yaarob Alabdullah / SWNSMany of its priceless collections originated from renowned Mesopotamian sites, including Halaf, Dura-Europos and Mari.Prof Abdulkarim explained that the period following 2014, when ISIS expanded its control over large parts of Syria and Iraq, represented “an important example of the sort of looting, destruction, and illicit trafficking of sites and museums that took place in this context.”He said: “This period formed a critical juncture, as it coincided with the fall of Mosul in Iraq, the looting of its civilisational museum, and the destruction of antiquities from Nineveh and Assyria.“These occurrences compelled Syrian antiquities authorities to promptly reevaluate protection policies and expedite emergency measures in cities that were at risk of siege or collapse.”Amid the catastrophic circumstances, Prof Abdulkarim says he came to understand that leadership was not about making easy decisions, but about having the courage to make the necessary decisions at the right moment – even when the personal and professional consequences could be severe.An ostrich egg with a decorated opening from Tell Terqa, dating to the second millennium BCE. The artifact was among approximately 30,000 rescued from the Deir ez-Zor Museum in Syria as the city faced imminent capture by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Yaarob Alabdullah / SWNSHe said: “My foremost priority was the protection of cultural heritage, and I was prepared to bear whatever personal and professional risks and consequences those decisions might entail.”During his tenure as DGAM’s Director-General from 2012 to 2017, around 300,000 museum items were rescued and relocated to secure sites.Prof Abdulkarim said: “The artefacts accounted for the overwhelming majority of the country’s museum collections.“This included approximately 30,000 objects from the Deir ez-Zor Museum.”He says, for him, artefacts are far more than priceless objects – embodying the collective memory and identity of humanity, transcending the borders of the countries in which they are found.An agate bead necklace from Tell Terqa, dating to the second millennium BCE, is shown on Monday, August 11, 2014. Archaeologists rescued the necklace and around 30,000 other artifacts from the Deir ez-Zor Museum in Syria as the city faced imminent capture by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Yaarob Alabdullah / SWNSProf Abdulkarim said: “We did not rescue 30,000 objects simply to save 30,000 museum pieces.“We were protecting thousands of years of memory that war threatened to erase.“The 30,000 objects rescued from Deir ez-Zor represent more than just museum pieces; they hold thousands of years of human history and are part of the identity and memory of the communities in the Euphrates region.”He says timing is often the “decisive factor” in any rescue mission.Waiting for every uncertainty to be resolved, he warns, can mean missing the critical window for action.Prof Abdulkarim said: “In a cultural emergency, waiting for perfect conditions can become more dangerous than acting under uncertainty.“Heritage protection during war is not only about what we save.“It is also about when we decide to act, whom we trust, and how quickly we are prepared to adapt.“The most valuable resource during a crisis is not always money or technology.“Sometimes it is trust, the trust between colleagues who can make the right decision when there is no time left for normal procedures.”Prof Abdulkarim says that risk management should be embedded within everyday heritage management rather than introduced after a crisis has begun.He added: “The relationships, documentation, professional capacity, and trust required for effective emergency action must be established during periods of stability.“They should not wait until a crisis erupts before taking action.“These foundations cannot be built overnight.”

Sep 29, 2026
Bebe Rexha's Emotional Revelation: Taylor Swift's Support During Her Fashion Struggle New

Bebe Rexha's Emotional Revelation: Taylor Swift's Support During Her Fashion Struggle

Bebe Rexha shared a special moment between her and Taylor Swift. Rexha, 37, opened up about an interaction she had with Swift, 36, that stayed with her through the years while attending the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “I remember when I had the whole Grammys situation and I couldn't find a dress, and she had reached out to me because we’re the same age,” the singer told E! News. “And I thought that was really, really, really kind of her. Like, nobody really reached out,” Rexha said, referring to the 2019 Grammys when she had a hard time finding a designer that would dress her. Rexha continued, “Some people did, you know? But for her, at such a high level, to kind of make me feel like I belonged, was really, really nice.” Back in 2019, Rexha took to Instagram to call out designers that wouldn't dress her body type. “So I finally get nominated at the Grammys and it’s like the coolest thing ever,” she began in the since-deleted video. “And a lot of times artists will go and talk to designers and they’ll make them custom dresses to walk the red carpet. So I had my team hit out a lot of designers and a lot of them do not want to dress me because I’m too big.” She added, “So all the people that said that I’m thick and I can’t wear dresses? F*** you, I don’t want to wear your f***ing dresses.” “Literally, like, they [say], I’m too big. And if a size 6, 8, is too big, then I don’t know what to tell you,” the hitmaker went on to say. “Then I don’t want to wear your f***ing dresses. ‘Cause that’s crazy. ‘Cause all … you’re saying that all the women in the world that are size 8 and up are not beautiful, and they cannot wear your dresses.” She continued in the comments section, “If you don’t like my fashion style or my music that’s one thing. But don’t say you can’t dress someone that isn’t a runway size. Empower women to love their bodies instead of making girls and women feel less than by their size. We are beautiful any size! Small or large!”

Sep 29, 2026
Will 'Good Morning America' Survive the Ratings Shakeup? New

Will 'Good Morning America' Survive the Ratings Shakeup?

See more of our coverage in your search results. ABC News is weighing a major shakeup at “Good Morning America” after the iconic broadcast lost its No. 1 ratings berth last season to NBC’s “The Today Show,” The Post has learned.During 2025-2026, “GMA” amassed 2.8 million total viewers and 477,000 viewers in the coveted 25-54 demo — while “Today” reeled in 2.9 million total viewers and 612,000 viewers in the demo. It was the first time “Today” was top dog since the 2011-12 season — when Matt Lauer and Ann Curry were co-anchors.It didn’t help that “Today” captured a massive audience spike earlier this year as viewers followed the developing story of co-host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother. “Today” also got a boost as NBC carried the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl this year.“GMA” co-hosts Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos lost the ratings battle to “Today” for the first time in 14 years. ABC via Getty ImagesBut insiders also pointed to the fact that co-hosts Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan, and George Stephanopoulos are rarely on set together. The trio is “never” in the studio at the same time, an ABC source noted, adding that “someone is always on vacation,” on assignment or working on another project, which has harmed viewership.“Anchors are the No. 1 reason people watch,” the source said. “Anchor chemistry is everything, but Robin and George detest each other and Robin is jealous of Michael. It’s palpable. They don’t like each other.“They can’t afford to keep all those anchors,” the person added.Although their exact salaries could not be learned, sources said each host is making north of $15 million per year.Reports of a tense off-camera relationship between the anchors have been well-documented, but the source said it matters now because the ratings are sliding and parent company Disney is looking to trim costs.“Today” co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin won the 2025-2026 season, as viewers followed the developing story of Guthrie’s missing mother. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images“They’re going to need to cut their salaries significantly — and no one wants to take a pay cut,” the insider said.However, another source familiar with the show said of the trio: “They’re the longest running anchor team and they’re the best at what they do and it shows.”  ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic is “very concerned” and “very hands-on,” two network insiders told The Post, adding that executive producer Simone Swink could be on the chopping block if the show doesn’t turn things around.“I have heard Simone is in trouble,” an additional source said, before turning to the show’s highly-paid co-hosts, Roberts, Strahan and Stephanopoulos.However, a source familiar with the show said of Swink: “She holds one of the most respected and important roles at the network and is the best person to lead the show.”Under her leadership, sources said “GMA” has lost its edge and has been relying heavily on sponsor-driven content that can turn off viewers.ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic is “very concerned and “very hands-on” amid ratings declines at “GMA.” Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalOne source pointed to a Sept. 15 segment with skier Lindsay Vonn, who sat down GMA’s Ginger Zee to talk about her recovery from a devastating crash at the Olympics in February. Before cutting to the interview, Zee said the segment is sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.Images of Vonn in her hospital bed and her rehab appear on screen as the athlete explained that her doctor recommended she take Vertex’s non-opioid prescription pain drug Journavx.“When you’re in the hospital dealing with so much, the last thing you need is to be in constant pain. Journavx for me was what able to manage my pain,” Vonn told Zee, before reciting a pharmaceutical warning script. “If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you know, it can interract with other medications and there are other side effects like muscle spasms, rash, itching and elevated muscle enzymes,” she added, as a graphic flashed on the screen detailing the drug’s dangers.Skier Lindsey Vonn went on “GMA” to promote the drug she took after her devastating crash during the Winter Olympics. Getty Images“It’s really unethical,” a TV producer said, of the interview. “It looked like an editorial interview if you weren’t paying close attention. Advertisers are using the good name of ABC News to hawk their products — and the network is welcoming it. What a disgrace.”“It’s really icky,” added a former ABC exec, who said that even though the story labeled the segment as an ad, it was disguised by the fact Vonn sat down with Zee to promote the drug.Even though “GMA” has been selling products on air for some time through its “Deals & Steals” franchise and other things, a third former “GMA” exec said there’s been an uptick in selling — including segments that publicize new movies, product launches and cruise lines from Disney.“There’s too much Disney synergy. Too much commercialization,” the person said. “I hate to say it, I love the show, but it’s unwatchable now and it’s unrecognizable.”A rep for ABC News and “GMA” declined to comment.

Sep 29, 2026
Wladimir Klitschko Seeks Guardianship of Daughter Amid Hayden Panettiere's Estate Drama New

Wladimir Klitschko Seeks Guardianship of Daughter Amid Hayden Panettiere's Estate Drama

Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko has filed for temporary guardianship of their daughter, Kaya, following the actress’ death. According to court documents obtained by Us, Klitschko, 50, submitted paperwork on September 24 to be the temporary guardian over Kaya’s estate. Kaya, 11, is the sole inheritor of her late mother’s estate following Panettiere's death in August. Since Kaya is a minor, the court can “appoint a guardian of Kaya's estate who would then succeed to Kaya's priority” while Panettiere's estate is in probate. Klitschko asked the court to be named the guardian so he can “have standing to file” and “nominate a proposed administrator” on his daughter’s behalf in order to “protect” her rights to Panettiere's estates. “It is urgent and essential that Wladimir be immediately appointed Temporary Guardian of Kaya's Estate, to afford Wladimir the necessary standing to file Hayden's Probate Petition, and the power to nominate a proposed Administrator of Hayden's Estate,” the docs read. “Without an immediate appointment for these purposes, there is a high probability that property belonging to Hayden's Estate may be lost, damaged or dissipated before a duly appointed personal representative can be in place to protect it. This directly and adversely affects Kaya, as she is the sole heir entitled to the entirety of Hayden's probate estate.” The filing claimed that some of Panettiere's items, including “designer clothing and accessories” and "jewelry" have been temporarily relocated from her Los Angeles home amid the ongoing investigation into the actress’ death. “There is no personal representative currently authorized to safeguard the interests of Hayden's Estate in connection with the investigation, including the return of estate property once it is no longer needed by investigators,” the docs read. Us has reached out to Klitschko for comment. TMZ was first to report. Panettiere and Klitschko dated on and off before getting engaged in 2013. The pair welcomed Kaya the following year. In 2018, Panettiere and Klitschko called off the engagement and ended their relationship. That same year, she relinquished custody of Kaya to the former professional boxer. While they were no longer together, the pair coparented Kaya as she resided with Klitschko in Ukraine. Panettiere died on August 16. She was 36. Following the news of her death, Klitschko paid tribute to his late ex. “Our family going through a time of profound shock and grief. … Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya,” the retired athlete wrote via Instagram last month. “She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.” Earlier this month, Panettiere’s cause of death was officially revealed. According to a report from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, Panettiere died from the “toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine.” Her death was determined to be accidental. A rep for the actress told Us at the time, “The investigation is still ongoing and the case is complex.”

Sep 28, 2026
Meet the Viral Florida Student Capturing Hearts at the Ole Miss Game New

Meet the Viral Florida Student Capturing Hearts at the Ole Miss Game

See more of our coverage in your search results. MIAMI — And just like that, she’s the most famous college student in America.Freshman nutritional science student Peyton Blomquist appears to be embracing the attention she’s getting after she was spotted by ESPN cameras cheering on the Florida Gators at Saturday night’s game against ‘Ole Miss.The 18-year-old University of Florida Zeta Tau Alpha sorority sister joked about the hyper viral footage which sent to the internet into a frenzy over the weekend, posting a pic of the viral moment alongside the caption “Work the cut” on Instagram.Peyton Blomquist, a first-year nutritional science student at the University of Florida, is seen in the stands during the Ole Miss-Florida game on Sept. 26, 2026. Instagram/@peytonblomquistThe phrase is likely a reference to both the Gators’ rally cry this season –– and the very revealing outfit that caught the eye of the cameraman shooting their game in Gainesville on Saturday.Gators head coach, Jon Sumrall, introduced the “Work the Cut” cry this season — calling for his players to imitate a boxer who opens up a cut and then relentlessly works on it until their opponent is ready for a knockout blow.Blomquist, seen here in 2025, went viral after being filmed by the ESPN cameras. Instagram/@peytonblomquistTalking of knockouts, blonde bombshell Blomquist could be seen smiling, dancing and checking her watch in the clip as the ESPN camera panned out from a closeup to show the crowd around her.Blomquist was previously the salutatorian at her high school in Lake Mary, north of Orlando, before joining the University of Florida’s pre-med academic track, according to her LinkedIn.She is also a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, according to her Instagram, and she could be seen in pics posted on social media with an orange ZTA patch on the white mini she wore to the game.Blomquist is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Instagram/@peytonblomquistThe blonde bombshell had plenty to cheer about in the stands as the Gators shot up the AP Top 25 ranking with a dominant 52-28 win over the previously No. 4-ranked Ole Miss Rebels.Meanwhile, Blomquist’s social media profiles have exploded, reaching over 37,000 followers on Instagram and more than 32,000 on TikTok.

Sep 28, 2026
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse Welcome Baby After Overcoming Health Battles New

Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse Welcome Baby After Overcoming Health Battles

Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse are embracing their new roles as mom and dad following the birth of their first baby. "We took Labor Day literally this year ����," the model, 32, wrote via Instagram on Monday, September 28, alongside a photo of her, Sprouse, 34, and their newborn all donning Dodgers jerseys. Palvin and Sprouse have been together since June 2018. The couple got engaged in September 2022, though they did not publicly confirm the news until June 2023. The model and the actor subsequently tied the knot in her native Hungary in July 2023. Nearly three years later, Palvin revealed that she was pregnant and expecting her first child with Sprouse at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May. She debuted her bump on the red carpet while stunning in an elegant light blue Miu Miu gown. That same day, Palvin and Sprouse confirmed her pregnancy via Instagram. In the first photo, they both placed their hands on her belly as they stared lovingly at each other. The second image featured a sonogram of a baby holding up the “rock hands” gesture, while the third picture showed the duo mimicking the symbol with their own hands. “������������,” they captioned the joint Instagram post at the time. Prior to her pregnancy, Palvin opened up about her struggles with endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow outside of the uterus and can lead to fertility issues. “For some years now, I’ve been dealing with the difficulties that can come with my periods. Fatigue, severe pain, heavy and irregular flow, sleepless nights on the bathroom floor,” she wrote via Instagram in August 2025. “I thought this was just how it works for me. But recently, I’ve been advised to seek out an endometriosis specialist to see whether my symptoms are caused by that.” She added, “I’ve been going to checkups to my gynecologist every year, I thought if I had endometriosis, I would have known about it by now, but as it turns out, endometriosis can’t be diagnosed with general examinations.” Palvin received an official endometriosis diagnosis after seeing a specialist. “Three months later, I got operated on,” she revealed. “Since then, I finally experienced a period that was easier, and now I know the difference. If you suspect that you could have endometriosis, I encourage you to find out. It helped me a lot, and I’m grateful I did it.” She continued, “Early diagnosis and treatment are very important to prevent long-term complications, and now I’m more mindful about my body to act fast if needed. That’s also why I took the past three months to rest and fully heal.” Palvin concluded that she was “excited about this new chapter of my life.” In October 2025, Sprouse showed support for Palvin by handing out endometriosis awareness pins on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show red carpet. “She was so strong to go through that herself, once she posted about it, which she was very nonchalant posting about something that happened to her, turns out a ton of people reached out to her. … Some people were even reaching out and saying, ‘I didn’t realize I had those symptoms until I got diagnosed from seeing you post about it,’” Sprouse told E! News at the time. “I’m hoping that if this is even a small measure of something we can do, then I hope it helps.” “She’s incredibly tough,” Sprouse added of Palvin. “And not just because she’s Hungarian, which they’re naturally pretty tough, but she’s particularly a tough cookie, and I’m proud to call her my wife.”

Sep 28, 2026
The Tragic End of Central Park's Beloved Bird-Painting Artist New

The Tragic End of Central Park's Beloved Bird-Painting Artist

A beloved homeless artist famed for painting the birds of Central Park was identified Monday as the woman found viciously murdered in a gazebo near the park’s boathouse — shocking the flock of eclectic friends she collected during her colorful life.Lee Rogers, 63, who buoyantly peddled intricate wildlife watercolors during her years of sleeping rough in the wooded Manhattan haven, died after being bludgeoned by a stick-wielding madman Sunday, law-enforcement sources said.Lee Rogers, also known as Elise Bainbridge Hill, is shown in a photo posted to Facebook on Feb. 26, 2021. Facebook/Francis Lee RogersBeloved homeless artist Lee Rogers, 63, known for her Central Park bird paintings, was found brutally murdered in a park gazebo. Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post“She was like the Grandma Moses of Central Park,” said Robert DeCandido, a nature walk guide, referring to the famed 1950s American folk painter.“When she did the bird feeders, the birders loved her. They would buy her artwork in the park,” DeCandido, who goes by “Birding Bob,” told The Post on Monday.An undated painting by Lee Rogers, also known as Elise Bainbridge Hill, is titled “Central Park Bird Feeders.” Francis Lee RogersIllustration of raccoons in a park at night, titled “Mother Racoon and young descending the cyclops tree 2016”. Francis Lee RogersThe discovery of a body in the gazebo near 74th Street and East Drive quickly prompted rumors among Central Park birdwatchers – and homeless people who frequent the green space – that it was Rogers.The suspect – Jonathan Robles, 36 – turned himself in to authorities late Sunday, police said.Sources said Rogers and Robles got into some type of argument that escalated into violence, although the details were unclear.Candles are placed inside a Central Park gazebo where a 63-year-old homeless woman known as “Lee” was found allegedly stabbed to death, Monday, September 28, 2026. Matthew McDermott for NY PostRogers, also known as Elise Bainbridge Hill, was the subject of a 2007 documentary, “Begging Naked,” detailing her past. Instagram/Francis Lee RogersRogers referred to herself as Francis Lee Rogers on her website and Facebook. Sources said she was also known as Elise Bainbridge Hill – a name that sheds some light on her murky past.Elise Bainbridge Hill, was the subject of the acclaimed 2007 documentary “Begging Naked.” Several people who knew Rogers confirmed the film — which was shot by her friend Karen Gehres over nearly a decade — documented her life and tragic path to homelessness.Rogers, or Hill, ran away from home as a teenager and came to New York City, where she fell into prostitution and drug addiction, the film shows. Joe Lopez, an acquaintance of a 63-year-old homeless woman known as “Lee” who was found allegedly stabbed to death, stops by a Central Park gazebo with some of her artwork, where candles have been placed, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Matthew McDermott for NY PostShe eventually worked as a stripper while she honed her prodigious skills in art, using her lusty neon-colored world as inspiration for paintings, the documentary details.But Rogers also battled mental illness — a struggle the documentary shows as she veered into paranoid fears about her studio, a converted air shaft near Carnegie Hall, being bugged.Eventually, Rogers lost her home and started sleeping in and around the park.The compassionate, yet tough-as-nails Rogers often cultivated an air of mystery as she became a fixture in the park, trodding out with a sketchbook and a twisted walking stick.When the New York Times profiled Rogers – and compared her to naturalist artist John James Audubon – in 2012, Rogers politely declined to give her age or details about her life.Birders and parkgoers knew Rogers through her paintings, which she sold as she camped out at churches near the park.A painting by Lee Rogers titled “Cardinal on the bridle path the day the opossum appeared”. Francis Lee Rogers“For many years I was homeless,” she wrote on her website. “I worked on my paintings at the Central Park boathouse.”DeCandido said the outspoken Rogers became well-known among the park’s nature lovers.“People got to like her a lot,” he said, though he added she suffered from “mental problems.”“She once told me she had to watch the boathouse constantly because she was expecting someone to blow it up. She had some paranoia issues along the way.”One of Rogers’ friends — Joe Lopez — met her in 2016 when he bought one of her paintings depicting the famed red-tailed hawk known as “Pale Male” that made Central Park its haunt.A painting by Rogers titled “A long eared owl hunts on west 76th street.” Francis Lee RogersLopez, who knew Rogers as “kind and sweet and soft,” clutched the painting Monday as he visited the gazebo bench where she often slept to pay his profound respects.“She was fun to talk to, she knew wildlife, she knew animal behavior,” he said. “It’s not like she just sat there and painted, she really knew more than an artist would about these animals. And I found that intriguing.”Rogers lived on and off in the park for years, sometimes spent time in shelters and managed to get off the streets for a spell when a fellow birder gave her a place to stay in their home several years ago, DeCandido said.But the nature-loving artist ended up back in the park, and her health seemed to decline over the last four or five years, DeCandido said.A painting Rogers titled “2017 A common loon on the Central Park reservoir”. Francis Lee Rogers“She was more standoffish, more reclusive,” DeCandido said, recounting that she also lost weight.“She had a tent set up across from one of the benches. It was kind of just a shroud she would hide under. She would just look off in a daze,” he said. “It was not the Lee I remember from 10 years ago.”Moje Ramirez, 51, who is homeless, said he knew both Rogers and Robles, the man accused of killing her. He described Robles as homeless and someone who couldn’t control his actions when under the influence.“When he’s under the influence, he does whatever he wants to get his space, and that makes him a bad person,” Ramirez said. “They both knew each other well. He lived here and she lived here. They didn’t get along but they were regulars.”Robles was awaiting arraignment in Manhattan court on murder and criminal possession of a weapon charges Monday.— Additional reporting by Kyle Schnitzer

Sep 28, 2026
Louise Altese-Isidori's Shocking Cancer Battle: How a Routine Test Saved Her Life New

Louise Altese-Isidori's Shocking Cancer Battle: How a Routine Test Saved Her Life

“Florida is doing you well,” guests gushed to Louise Altese-Isidori at the opening party for the new location of her husband’s popular Manhattan Italian restaurant, Arthur & Sons.A lifelong New Yorker, the 50-year-old had recently moved to the Sunshine State with her family and was thriving, completely unaware of the deadly threat growing inside her. “Everyone was complimenting me, telling me I looked so great,” Altese-Isidori recalled. “Meanwhile, I was riddled with cancer.”Louise Altese-Isidori felt perfectly healthy when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer — which had spread badly enough that she had seven organs removed. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.PostWith zero symptoms, she had no idea ovarian cancer had silently invaded her body and already begun to spread.Before long it would cost Altese-Isidori seven of her organs — all because she pushed for a test doctors dismissed as “unnecessary.”Clear test, close callAltese-Isidori never thought to track her ovarian health until her fertility doctor recommended she undergo a transvaginal sonogram every six months.Though another doctor brushed it off as unnecessary, Altese-Isidori figured it was “no big deal” to get it annually. That decision might have saved her life.Last October, her doctor spotted a large cyst on her ovary during a routine gynecological visit. She hadn’t felt a thing.Louise Altese-Isidori and her husband, Joe Isidori, about a month before she received her cancer diagnosis in December. @louisesmission/InstagramBecause of the size, her doctor ordered an Ova1 blood test to check if it was cancerous. The results came back negative, as did a second test a month later.Still, the cyst remained, and she followed through on her doctor’s suggestions to remove her ovaries. She didn’t plan on having more kids.“When he went in, there was cancer in my colon, my liver, it was already in my chest — and I had felt completely fine.”Louise Altese-IsidoriBut when the surgeon set to perform the procedure saw her ultrasound, a grave look crossed his face.“I don’t want to scare you because your test came back negative, but I don’t like the way things are looking,” he told Altese-Isidori. “I need to get you in as soon as possible to have your ovaries removed.”Louise Altese-Isidori is on a mission to raise awareness about a disease often called “the whisper killer.” Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.PostSigning her life away — or saving itOn Dec. 20, Altese-Isidori went under the knife for what she thought would be a routine procedure.“When he went in, he was able to see that I was filled with cancer,” she said. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis: Stage 4B ovarian cancer, the most advanced form of the disease, meaning it had already spread to distant organs.In the US, only 31% of people diagnosed at that stage are alive five years later, according to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.Altese-Isidori and her husband, Joe Isidori, were lifelong New Yorkers before recently moving to Florida. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.Post“I was in complete shock. I kept waiting for someone to say they made a mistake,” Altese-Isidori said.She and her husband, chef Joe Isidori, sprang into action. Within days, she’d landed a spot at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where she was placed under the care of Dr. Dennis Chi, head of the hospital’s Ovarian Cancer Surgery Section.“[I thought], ‘That’s going to give me five pounds.’ But I was so disappointed … it was like 10 ounces.”Louise Altese-Isidori on having seven organs removed“I feel very lucky in an extremely unlucky situation, because all of my stars aligned,” Altese-Isidori said.On Jan. 15, she was back on the operating table.Half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years or older. Altese-Isidori was just 50. Courtesy Louise Altese-Isidori Altese-Isidori endured six rounds of chemotherapy, which were split between New York and Florida. Courtesy Louise Altese-Isidori As she signed pre-op papers, Altese-Isidori told her husband she felt like she was “signing her life away” — initialing every worst-case scenario listed in the fine print.“The doctor heard me, and he said, ‘No you’re not, you’re giving me permission to save your life,’” Altese-Isidori said.That was the turning point. “It was like something clicked in my mind,” Altese-Isidori said. “I got such strength from his words, it gave me so much motivation.”Her surgeon removed her spleen, appendix, gallbladder, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and the lining of her stomach. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.PostLife goes on — seven organs lighterAltese-Isidori’s incision scar stretched all the way up her torso.“When he went in, there was cancer in my colon, my liver, it was already in my chest — and I had felt completely fine,” she said.Chi had removed her spleen, appendix, gallbladder, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and the lining of her stomach, all riddled with cancer.Seven organs lighter, Altese-Isidori couldn’t help but wonder: Had she lost any weight?“That’s going to give me five pounds,” she remembers thinking. “But I was so disappointed, we Googled it and added it all up and it was like 10 ounces. It was ridiculous,” she said with a laugh.Being apart from her 8-year-old son, Roman, during treatment was one of the hardest parts of Altese-Isidori’s cancer journey. Courtesy Louise Altese-Isidori Chi managed to spare part of her liver and colon, but she needed a colostomy bag attached to a small opening in her lower abdomen where waste would exit her body.She stayed in the hospital for 18 days, finding strength in “mirror talks.” “I would tell myself, ‘Alright, enough already. Enough of the pity party. We have a lot left to do,'” she said.Chemo, which started a week later, was “mental warfare,” though she mostly had a “really easy run” through six rounds, which were split between MSK and the Miami Cancer Institute in Florida.Altese-Isidori’s diagnosis came after she requested a transvaginal ultrasound, a test not commonly part of a woman’s routine health screenings. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.PostAside from fatigue, body aches and losing all her hair, she waited for the worst — and was surprised when it didn’t come.“There wasn’t anything really major compared to what I thought it would be,” she said, crediting IV hydration every few days.Over time, Altese-Isidori adjusted to life with the colostomy bag. Slowly, glimpses of her old self returned.“I was wearing sweatpants in the beginning, but eventually, I was like, you know what? Screw this. I’m getting dressed up,” she said. Soon, she was strutting into doctor’s appointments in her favorite dress and heels.Altese-Isidori received hydration therapy at Sollis Health during her chemotherapy treatments. Courtesy Louise Altese-Isidori A new chapter beginsRecently, she had surgery to remove the colostomy bag. Then came the best news yet: Her CA 125 test — which measures a protein often elevated in women with ovarian cancer — had returned to normal levels.“I’m technically in remission,” she said.She celebrated with a “remission cake” alongside loved ones, including her 8-year-old son, Roman, and 94-year-old mother.“My hair is starting to grow back, and I feel good,” she said, but added that she thinks she’ll always be in fight mode.“I don’t want to let my guard down, I feel like there’s evil eyes lurking somewhere that are watching me,” she admitted.For Stage 4 ovarian cancer patients, the chance of recurrence can be as high as 95%, according to the OCRA.For Stage 4 ovarian cancer patients, the chance of recurrence can be as high as 95%. Courtesy Louise Altese-Isidori “To think that at seven months I won and I beat it for life is silly. But today I’m OK,” she said, noting that she’s taking a daily PARP inhibitor pill, a type of targeted therapy, which can delay or stop cancer’s return.“I want to redefine the face of stage four cancer,” she said. “I want people to know that you could still have a full life — even with a colostomy bag.”“It’s important to remember that there’s a lot of hope,” she added. “It’s not a dead end.”The whisper killerNow, Altese-Isidori is raising awareness about ovarian cancer, urging women to push for early screening.Her husband is the owner of Arthur & Son’s, a popular old-school Italian restaurant with locations in Manhattan and the Hamptons. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.Post“Maybe I took one for the team [and] now there’s a woman behind me who doesn’t have to,” she said.While she had no symptoms, there are often warning signs — but they’re typically so subtle, many women overlook them. That’s why it’s known as “the whisper killer.”Common symptoms include bloating, fatigue, feeling full quickly, changes in bowel or bladder habits and pelvic, back or abdominal pain.“The biggest thing is persistence,” said Jennifer McGrath, executive director of Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, a nonprofit working to raise awareness about the condition. “If something lasts longer than a few weeks, you’ve got to get in to see a doctor.”Altese-Isidori said she is determined to live a full life after her battle with ovarian cancer. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.PostMcGrath urges women, especially those with a family history, to ask their doctors for a CA 125 blood test. Though it’s usually reserved for women already diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it can help establish a personal baseline that may prove useful down the road. Altese-Isidori and McGrath also recommend that women get an annual transvaginal ultrasound, even if they aren’t postmenopausal, the age group ovarian cancer typically affects.“Over the last 10 years, a lot of younger women are getting it,” McGrath said. “But it’s really not one of those cancers that I believe doctors are necessarily trained to screen for, you have to ask for it.”In the US, a woman’s lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer is about 1 in 91, according to the American Cancer Society. In 2025, they estimate that about 20,890 women will be diagnosed with the disease, and 12,730 women will die from it.

Sep 28, 2026
Brittany Mahomes' Heartfelt Tattoo Tribute to Her Kids Captivates Fans New

Brittany Mahomes' Heartfelt Tattoo Tribute to Her Kids Captivates Fans

Brittany Mahomes wears her heart on her sleeve. Brittany, 31, took to her Instagram Story on Sunday, September 27, to show off a tattoo featuring her kids' names and birthdays while enjoying a sweet moment with her daughter Golden, whom she shares with her husband, Patrick Mahomes. In the pic, Golden sat on her lap while Brittany watched Patrick’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins game. She placed her hand behind her 20-month-old’s head with her sleeves rolled up, which revealed her sentimental ink. Her wrist tattoo featured Sterling’s name written in cursive handwriting, along with her birthday below it. Bronze’s name was also etched into her skin with his birthday below. Golden’s name and birthday, which connected to a twisted line seemingly forming a flower, was featured on her special design. On her other wrist, Brittany had a paw print tattoo for her two dogs, Steel and Silver. “My baby ��,” Brittany captioned the post. For the game, Golden wore a red-and-white dress with her last name and dad’s football number embroidered in yellow letters. Her blonde curly hair was styled in two pig tails with matching bows. Brittany, for her part, rocked a white jacket with black spots. Brittany and Patrick, 31, met in high school and started dating in 2012. In September 2020, the quarterback got down on one knee and proposed to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model in a private suite at Arrowhead Stadium. They later welcomed their first child, Sterling, now 5, in February 2021. In March 2022, they tied the knot during a romantic ceremony in Maui, Hawaii, before she gave birth to Bronze, now 3, in February 2024. In July of that year, the couple announced that they were again expanding their family when she was pregnant with Golden. In January 2025, she gave birth to baby No. 3.

Sep 28, 2026
Denise Richards' Emotional Tribute to Late Ex Patrick Muldoon on His Birthday New

Denise Richards' Emotional Tribute to Late Ex Patrick Muldoon on His Birthday

Denise Richards is paying tribute to late friend and ex Patrick Muldoon on his heavenly birthday. “This was our last hug saying goodbye..... if only I hugged you tighter and longer,” Richards, 55, wrote via Instagram on Monday, September 28, sharing a photo of the pair with their arms around each other outside an aircraft. “We had just gotten off our flight from Scotland .. a whirlwind weekend with our starship troopers family. I loved how excited you were to land at LAX and have fancy PS pick us up & drive us across the tarmac.” She continued, “Always so humble..we hung out in the lounge waiting for luggage talking about what a fun weekend we all had, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time... we talked about plans of getting together & gave each other a hug and that was the last time.” Alongside the message, Richards shared a snap of Muldoon embracing her daughter Eloise, 15, and a black-and-white throwback photo of the pair. (Richards welcomed Eloise via adoption in 2011. She also shares daughters Sami, 22, and Lola, 21, with ex-husband Charlie Sheen.) “Today is your birthday,” Richards’ post continued. “I know you know, how hard it is for all of us. It's taken me all day to even post this. This is hard. I feel you and see all your signs. Well I'm sure not all because these big ones show up, I laugh out loud hearing you say ‘Schweetbabe how do you not see what I've been putting in front of you ?!? Now do you get it?’ ������‍♀️.” Richards noted that the pair were at the LA Comic Con one year prior with Eloise, who “wouldn’t leave” Muldoon’s side. Richards added that Muldoon had her youngest daughter “giggling all day.” “She loved helping and watching you while you signed pictures and had everyone laughing. She was so happy being by you. She lit up today when I told her it's your bday and when I reminded her of last year she started laughing thinking about you,” Richards wrote. “Wow... never did I think that would be your last birthday here that I would see you. I love you so much schweetbabe ... more than my best friend, my family. I'm so thankful I still have your family. And not a day goes by that I don't think about you.” She continued, “I know you're around I don't quite know where, but you're here. I am so beyond grateful that we had that weekend in Scotland with everyone and the time we got to spend talking for hours about life..what a blessing and gift you gave me�� Schweetbabe Happy Birthday�� as we would say... I miss you dearly & I dearly miss you Schweetbabe �������� a little Pearl Jam for you ...one of the many bands you would listen to��.” News broke in April that Muldoon died at 57 after suffering a heart attack. At the time, Richards shared a moving tribute reflecting on the pair’s relationship. “This is so hard for me to put into words,” she began via Instagram. “I am deeply heartbroken & devastated losing you. You were my best friend & my family. We met in our first acting class, I was 19 never had an acting job and you were 21 a student at USC doing a recurring role on who’s the boss. And here we are. 36 years later. My whole adult life & I don’t know it without you.” She continued, “The friendship, love, support, respect & loyalty we had was unconditional and rare. You lit up every room you walked into. You are larger than life & Everyone was drawn to you. So talented & most underrated actor. And most humble. Everything you did was infectious. Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life. We’ve been each other’s rock.” Richards noted that the pair’s “memories together are endless,” adding that Muldoon “had [her] back and protected [her] more than anyone.” “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you here,” she wrote. “You’re my voice of reason & pillar of strength. Especially during this last year of pain & heartache. And now I need you more than ever, for this pain and heartache losing you. Schweetbabe we’ve had those conversations. We thought we’d live forever or at least into our 90’s. Schweetbabe I will be looking for those signs. I need to know you’re still here with me. I love you so much & miss you dearly schweetbabe. ������.”

Sep 28, 2026
Tragic End for Dedicated Dad: Central Park Cyclist Collision Claims Life New

Tragic End for Dedicated Dad: Central Park Cyclist Collision Claims Life

See more of our coverage in your search results. A dedicated dad of two was knocked to the ground and killed when a bicyclist rammed into him during his morning walk to work in Central Park last week, according to police and his family.Richie O’Brien, 41, was walking through the iconic greenspace on the way to his steamfitter job around 6:35 a.m. September 23 when the cyclist, heading north on the park’s West Drive near West 84th Street, hit him — throwing him off his feet, according to the NYPD and a fundraiser launched by his loved ones.He suffered severe head trauma and was rushed to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, his family said.Richie O’Brien, 41, was walking through the iconic greenspace in Central Park to his steamfitter job on Sept. 23 when a cyclist, heading north on the park’s West Drive near West 84th Street, hit him. GoFundMeRichie O’Brien, 41, in an undated photo with his family. GoFundMeRichie O’Brien, 41, was killed while walking to work. Ronni O'Brien / Facebook“Although our hearts are broken by this unimaginable loss, Richie’s legacy will live on,” his family posted on a GoFundMe page. “He was able to give the gift of life to others through organ donation, helping those in need even in his final moments.”Kin described O’Brien as “a proud Local 638 Steamfitter who went to work every day to provide for his family and give his wife, Ronni, and their two daughters, Kylie and Mia, the life they deserve.”Richie O’Brien, 41, in an undated photo with his family. GoFundMePeople are seen cycling in Central Park. Stephen Yang for the New York PostThe cyclist, 32, was also thrown from his bike after the crash and was treated at the scene for his injuries, police said.The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is continuing to review the case.

Sep 28, 2026
Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of a Long-Forgotten Family Attic New

Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of a Long-Forgotten Family Attic

The dust motes danced in the shafts of afternoon light, illuminating the attic space where my girlfriend had spent the better part of the week sorting through the remnants of her family’s long history. Her grandmother and aunt had inhabited this house for their entire lives, leaving behind a labyrinth of memories and physical artifacts that seemed to defy simple categorization. Among the stacks of yellowing newspapers and moth-eaten linens, she pulled out a nondescript, forgotten cardboard box… Continue Reading ⬇️

Sep 28, 2026