Musician Eddie Money to Undergo 'Minor' Heart Valve Surgery

Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Rocker Eddie Money will undergo heart valve surgery this week. The 70-year-old musician (né Edward Mahoney) announced the news in anInstagram poston Tuesday. “Hey everyone — I will be undergoing a minor, minimally invasive heart valve surgery this week,” he wrote. “I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. I look forward to getting back on stage and rockin’ with you all!” A longer post shared tohis websiteexplained that Money’s doctors recommended the procedure after he experienced shortness of breath....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Jessica Malone

N.C. Faces Power Outages After 'Targeted' Shootings of Power Stations as Motive Remains Unclear

Duke Energy substation.Photo: John Nagy/The Pilot via AP Tens of thousands of residents are without electricity following what authorities allege was a deliberate attack on two power substations in Moore County, N.C. During a Sunday press conference, Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced the outages began on Saturday at about 7 p.m. “The person or persons who did this knew what they were doing,” Fields told reporters. “It was targeted, it wasn’t random,” he said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Brian Hansen

N.C. Teen Girl, Dad Killed When Man Breaks Into Sleepover and Starts Shooting

Photo: FacebookA teenage girl and the father of her friend were killed Sunday morning when a man with an alleged history of violence against females forced his way into a home during a sleepover and began shooting, eventually turning the gun on himself before police arrived.PEOPLE confirms with investigators that John James Bocek, 23, opened fire moments after breaking into the Charlotte, North Carolina, home through the back door.Bocek, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police spokesman, entered the home in search of a teen girl with whom he’d had an unspecified relationship....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Shane Martin

N.J. Realtor Is Stabbed to Death by Chiropractor Husband, Who Then Fatally Shoots Himself

Melissa and John Kolonich.Photo: Facebook While the case is still under investigation, detectives believe that John Kolonich murdered his wife, Melissa, on Thursday inside their Franklinville home before using a shotgun to end his own life. According to a statement from the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, police received a call Thursday morning about a deceased man in a car that had crashed into someone’s backyard. Police arrived to find John Kolonich “deceased in the vehicle from an apparent gunshot wound....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Danielle Gilbert

N.M. Police Fatally Shoot Man After Approaching Wrong Home

Police tape.Photo: Getty Police officers mistakenly shot and killed a man on Wednesday in New Mexico after responding to a domestic violence call at the wrong residence. The deadly incident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. local time when the Farmington Police Department were called to the home and knocked on the door of 5305 Valley View Avenue instead of 5308 Valley View Avenue, according to a news release from theNew Mexico Department of Public Safety....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Christina Wilson

N.Y. Man Strangled High School Girl with Her Bra and Dumped Her in Ravine in 1993

Photo: Facebook A New York man said he was innocent after he was sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of a 17-year-old girl in 1993. In December, a jury convicted Joseph Belstadt of second-degree murder, more than 28 years after the body of Mandy Steingasser was discovered at Bond Lake Park in Niagara County, theNiagara Gazettereported. “I would like to say to Mandy’s family and friends how sorry I am for the pain they’ve gone through, but I am not the person who killed Mandy,” Belstadt said during his sentencing hearing on Friday, according to the outlet....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Rebecca Woods

N.Y.C. Becomes First U.S. City to Open Supervised Injection Sites to Help Fight Opioid Overdoses

Photo: getty New York City has openedthe first supervised injection sitesin the United States. Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYC Health Department announced Tuesday that the country’s first publicly recognized overdose prevention centers are now operating in the city. OPCs, also known as supervised consumption sites or facilities, are spaces where those using drugs can seek medical care and social services. NYC officials say the city’s OPCs, which werefirst announced in 2018, “will be co-located with previously established syringe service providers....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Jesse Lopez

Naomi Osaka Praised by Billie Jean King for Discussing Mental Health: 'Kids Need That'

Naomi Osakais continuing to facilitate the dialogue around mental health in sports. The world’s No. 3 tennis player, 23, discussed the public perception around her image with the legendaryBillie Jean KingforRacquet Magazine, as part of the Players' Lounge with Nick Kyrgios and Mardy Fish. “After my first Slam, Iwas supposed to be the good girl,” Osaka explained. “But now that I’m talking about stuff that bothers me, I think it’s confusing a lot of people....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Kenneth Vasquez

Naomi Osaka Shares First Look at Baby Daughter Shai's 'Peaceful and Serene' Nursery (Exclusive)

Photo:Crate & Kids Crate & Kids Naomi Osakais giving a glimpse into her daughter’s nursery. Sharing photos and speaking with PEOPLE exclusively, the new mom, 25, opened up about creating the perfect space for her newborn daughterShai, born earlier this month. 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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Michael Rich

Nastia Liukin Thrilled to Shut Down Her Skinny Shamers with 'American Ninja Warrior' Success

Nastia Liukinwas thrilled to show her strength during an episode ofAmerican Ninja Warrior— and toshut down her skinny shamers. The gymnast has five Olympic medalsto her name, but she’s still constantly criticized on social media for her slim body type. So after her epic performance on the NBC show, Liukin, 28, spoke out about the body shaming. Liukin said that she was a little apprehensive about the strength competition because of her more graceful athletic style....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Julie Matthews MD

Natalia Bryant Makes Her Runway Debut at Versace Show in Milan: 'Beyond Excited'

Natalia Bryant walks the runway at the Versace fashion show on Friday.Photo:Estrop/Getty Estrop/Getty Natalia Bryantis “beyond excited” to officially be a runway model! In an interview withVoguepublished Friday, the University of Southern California student, 20, talked about what it was like to walk the runway for the first time sincesigning with IMG Modelsin 2021. “I am beyond excited about making my runway debut. It’s such an incredible opportunity and I’m so grateful toDonatella[Versace] and am honored that she has invited me to be a part of something so special,” Bryant told the outlet regardingMilan Fashion Week....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Jacob Harris

Natalia Bryant Says Mom Vanessa Is Her Style Muse: 'You Can Find Inspiration Anywhere'

Photo: Rich Fury/WireImage When it comes to fashion,Natalia Bryantfinds the best inspiration within her family. “I probably take the moststyle tipsfrom my mom,” she said with a laugh. According to the teen, her favorite aspect about fashion is that she can always find “inspiration from other people.” “I love how fashion inspires different people from different cultures and different parts of the country,” she explained. “You can gain inspiration from everywhere and anyone, and I think that’s the most beautiful part about fashion is that you can find inspiration anywhere....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Tiffany Gutierrez

Natalie Portman's Growing Fashion Quandary — Her Expanding Baby Bump!

Natalie Portmanmight be known for her effortless red carpet flair — but when it comes todressing her bump, the first-time mom-to-be has discovered that there are new issues she has to contend with. One major Academy Awards fashion consideration? “Leaving space for growth,” the Best Actress nomineetold PEOPLEat an Oscar Nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills on Feb. 7. But theBlack Swanstar, who wore a tealLanvindress with pink satin pumps to the event, isn’t going it alone....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Lisa Conrad