FBI identifies Guy Edward Bartkus as suspect in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

FBI identifies Guy Edward Bartkus as suspect in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

PALM SPRINGS, California (Reuters) -An FBI official said on Sunday the bureau believes it has identified the suspect connected to a bombing near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, and that he held "nihilistic" views. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch)

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May 18, 2025

FBI identifies Guy Edward Bartkus as suspect in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

FBI identifies Guy Edward Bartkus as suspect in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing PALM SPRINGS, California (Reuters) -An FBI official sa...

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Paul Mescal, Diane Kruger and More Toast to Rising Talent at Variety and Golden Globes’ Cannes Breakthrough Artist Party

Paul Mescal, Diane Kruger and More Toast to Rising Talent at Variety and Golden Globes' Cannes Breakthrough Artist Party

We're still a few days away from the Palme d'Or, the highest prize awarded each year by the Cannes Film Festival, but the annual French Riviera gathering was made all the more golden on Saturday night thanks to theVarietyand Golden Globes Breakthrough Artists Party. Continuing its tradition of teaming up at global film festivals, the 120-year-old publication and awards body hosted a slew of talent and creatives to mark another year of excellence with Bulova, luxury watchmaker and sponsor. More from Variety Variety and the Golden Globes Announce Vanguard, Creative Impact and Breakthrough Awards Honorees Tessa Thompson to Present First-Ever Cannes Golden Globe Prize for Documentary (EXCLUSIVE) Golden Globes' New Best Podcast Category Draws Applause - and Anxiety - From Creators and Industry Paul Mescal, Micheal Ward, Diane Kruger, new Wes Anderson muse Mia Threapleton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Zoey Deutch, Jeremy O. Harris, director Ari Aster and more turned up at the glamorous Lucia Beach off the Croisette to celebrate. A gnocchi bar and endless flowing champagne greeted revelers hustling around the historic city from the night's big premiere — Jennifer Lawrence's "Die My Love" — and other soirees.Varietyco-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh hosted the event with Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne. Kicking off the honors was Mescal, who admitted that "anyone who knows me remotely well will know that I have a deep discomfort with public speaking. When Jeremy asked me to do this, I was ecstatic." Presenting the 12-time Tony nominee of "Slave Play" with the Indie Film Icon Award, Harris was feted by Mescal as one whose "loyalty extends wildly into his craft… I think it's wonderfully apt that that he's been recognized for his cultural impact. Jeremy, to me,isthe culture broadly and forever will be that." Harris accepted his trophy in a sweet but fiery speech. "To me, what means being an impactful person at this moment is focusing on your community," he said. "The National Endowment of arts literally does not exist anymore. People are giving their grants back. Every major studio is becoming a conglomerate that's like indebted to someone in Silicon Valley that's going to have AI find our community, build with them and do more." Harris called on everyone in the room to find and fund creatives. Next, director Aster toasted his own up-and-coming "Eddington" star Ward with the Breakthrough Artist award. "It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make a film, let alone put something like this on. I feel truly inspired by all the young actors coming through, breaking down the door and really doing their thing," he said. Kruger stunned in a black cocktail dress, also handing a Breakthrough Artist prize to Threapleton (who will debut Sunday night in Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme"), saying that in the film the young star is "not just holding your own with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but standing out as one of the most exciting new talents around." Threapleton shared a diary entry from 12 years ago that she wrote as a teen, which read: "Watching 'Moonrise Kingdom' again, bloody love this film. Would love to work with Wes Anderson one day." "It sort of happened," she added. Finally, Gainsbourg accepted the Vanguard Award for a career of exquisite, boundary-pushing work. The "Melancholia" star is an eight-time César nominee, two-time César winner, three-time European Film Award nominee and Cannes best actress winner. She recalled her first time at the festival "many years ago, I was very confused and very shy. [I thought] this was not my place." Flash forward, and Gainsbourg was back at the Grand Palais theater with Lars Von Trier's haunting 2009 film "Antichrist." The actor said she was "felt so brave with Lars transgressing with his art. So, thank you, Lars, from the bottom of my heart." Giansbourgh is currently starring in the Amazon Prime series "Ètoile." Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Paul Mescal, Diane Kruger and More Toast to Rising Talent at Variety and Golden Globes’ Cannes Breakthrough Artist Party

Paul Mescal, Diane Kruger and More Toast to Rising Talent at Variety and Golden Globes' Cannes Breakthrough Artist Party We're still...

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Kate Winslet's Surprising 3-Word Reply To Daughter's Plans To Pursue An Acting Career

Kate Winslet's Surprising 3-Word Reply To Daughter's Plans To Pursue An Acting Career

Every Hollywood dream starts somewhere. ForMia Threapleton, that moment came when she was just ten, confessing her burgeoning ambition to become an actress to her mother, Oscar-winning actressKate Winslet. There were no dramatic pronouncements, just a relatable moment of surprise. "I remember her being quite caught off-guard, going, 'Oh, really? OK.'" Threapleton, who stars in the upcoming Wes Anderson filmThe Phoenician Scheme,tellsThe Sunday Times, recalling that pivotal conversation. That initial, perhaps unexpected, "OK" was all the quiet encouragement Mia needed. By the time she was fifteen, she wasn't relying on her mother's famous name to open doors. Instead, with a determination that speaks volumes, Threapleton signed herself up to online casting sites, eager "to try and see what was out there." It was a deliberate step towards forging her own identity in a notoriously competitive industry. 🤩📺SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter & get the scoop on the latest TV news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🤩🎥 "I wanted to do that on my own," she tells the media outlet, a clear statement of her independent spirit, almost anticipating the questions that often follow children of well-known personalities. When the topic of navigating the industry with famous parents arises, and the suggestion that it might be an "easy ride," Mia responds with a thoughtful candor. She offers a nervous laugh, admitting, "I don't really know how to answer that, to be honest." It's a sentiment many in her position might share. When faced with the idea that one can't choose their parents, Threapleton agrees with a simple, relatable truth. "I mean, you can't," she says. "You can't." Another laugh follows, but as noted by observers, there's a "resolute flash in those icy blue eyes that signals she'd really rather move on," a quiet indication of her desire to be recognized for her own merits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Phoenician Scheme (@thephoenicianscheme) While she's carving her own path, has her Oscar-winning mother offered any golden nuggets of acting wisdom? Absolutely. And it's refreshingly practical. "Read the damn script as many times as you can!" Threapleton reveals. It's advice that underscores the craft and dedication required, no matter your surname. This emphasis on diligence seems to be the cornerstone of the support she's received. While some might assume a famous parent provides countless shortcuts, Mia describes a more empowering, hands-off approach. "She was very, very encouraging of me doing it on my own and for myself, having the experiences being mine and mine alone," Threapleton explains. This encouragement for independence was always coupled with a strong dose of reality about the profession. "But she always — I mean, always — emphasized the hard work that goes into it and the effort that needs to go into it." The Phoenician Scheme,a Wes Anderson-helmed film, is slated to hit U.S. theaters in June 2025.

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May 18, 2025

Kate Winslet's Surprising 3-Word Reply To Daughter's Plans To Pursue An Acting Career

Kate Winslet's Surprising 3-Word Reply To Daughter's Plans To Pursue An Acting Career Every Hollywood dream starts somewhere. ForMia...

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Authorities investigating a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic explosion as terrorism

Authorities investigating a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic explosion as terrorism

Authorities in Palm Springs are preparing to update the public at a news conference Sunday morning about their investigation into an explosion at a fertility clinic that appeared to have killed the bomber and injured four other people. The explosion damaged office space, but the clinic's IVF lab and stored embryos were offsite and were not damaged. Investigators called the explosion on Saturday an "intentional act of terrorism." The suspect posted writings online and attempted to record the explosion, though authorities said the video failed to upload online. An official who was not authorized to discuss details of the attack spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. The blast gutted the single-story American Reproductive Centers clinic in upscale Palm Springs, though a doctor told the Associated Press its staff were safe. "Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients," Dr. Maher Abdallah, who leads the clinic, told the AP in a phone interview. The person believed responsible for an attack posted rambling online writings before the explosion, according to a law enforcement official. "Make no mistake: This is an intentional act of terrorism," Akil Davis, the head of the FBI's Los Angeles field office, told an evening news conference.

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May 18, 2025

Authorities investigating a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic explosion as terrorism

Authorities investigating a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic explosion as terrorism Authorities in Palm Springs are preparing to u...

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US envoy Witkoff predicts 'successful' call between Trump and Putin on Monday

US envoy Witkoff predicts 'successful' call between Trump and Putin on Monday

President Donald Trump's top negotiator working on ending Russia's war in Ukraine predicted Trump would have a "successful" phone call with President Vladimir Putin on Monday, saying he believed the conversation "will go a long way towards identifying where we are and how we complete this negotiation." "I believe that the president is going to have a successful call with -- with Vladimir Putin," U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday on "This Week." "They know each other. The president is determined to get something done here ... if he can't do it, then nobody can." Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met inTurkeyon Thursday for the first direct talks related to ending the war Russia started in February 2022 when it launched a full-scale invasion of its sovereign neighbor. A Ukrainian source told ABC News after those talks that the Russians were making unrealistic demands. A week prior, Vice President JD Vance had said of the Russians, "We think they're asking for too much." Asked if he shared Vance's assessment, Witkoff told "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl that his "assessment is that this is a very complicated conflict that shouldn't have happened." "I think in a negotiation like this, people take positions," Witkoff said. "The art here is to narrow ... that, you know, wide berth between the parties. And I think to some extent we've done that. To some extent each party is -- is, you know, staking out their positions. And I think Monday will go a long way towards identifying where we are and how we complete this negotiation." Trump announced Saturday he will speak with Putin over the phone on Monday at 10 a.m. ET. The president said he planned to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and "various" NATO allies after his call with Putin. Here are more highlights from Witkoff's interview: Karl: Can you give us -- give us the sense of what is the outline of the deal that President Trump wants to get with Iran? Witkoff: Well, the president has been very clear, he wants to solve this -- this conflict diplomatically and with dialogue. And he's given -- he's given all the signals. He has directly sent letters to the supreme leader. I have been dispatched to deliver that message as well, and I've delivered it. ... We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even 1 percent of an enrichment capability. We've delivered a proposal to the Iranians that we think addresses some of this without disrespecting them. ... But everything begins for our -- from our standpoint, Jon, with a -- a deal that does not include enrichment. We cannot have that. Because enrichment enables weaponization. And we will not allow a bomb to -- to get here. But, short of that, there are all kinds of ways for us to achieve our goals in this negotiation. We think that we will be meeting sometime this week in Europe. And we hope that it will lead to some real positivity. Karl: Are you pushing the Israelis to allow that aid to come in and -- and to hold back on some of the -- the offensive operations that continue to be ongoing in Gaza? Witkoff: The president, Jon, is a humanitarian. And I think that any -- everyone is concerned about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. That said, it is a very complicated situation there. Logistically, we are -- I don't think there's any daylight between President Trump's position and Prime Minister Netanyahu's position. The issue now is -- I think the issue now is, how do we logistically get all of those trucks into Gaza? How do we set up the aid stations? There are many things -- initiatives that we are working on to address this. There -- there are going to be mobile kitchens that are going to be sent in there. The flour -- we have trucks with flour waiting at the border. The Israelis have indicated that they're going to begin to allow a lot more of these trucks to get in. But it is complicated. It is logistically complicated. Witkof: It's a perfectly legal, government to government, Department of Defense, to Department of Defense transaction that happens in the normal course and has been happening in the normal course throughout -- throughout our existence. Governments exchange services. ... They (the Qataris) decided to donate something because of all the wonderful things that we've done for them in the past, and in addition to that, they then, on top of that, announced $1.2 trillion worth of investments into the United States of America, which will create jobs and do all kinds of wonderful things. So, I don't really -- I'm not sure how anyone would see this as the Qataris looking to gain some sort of advantage. ... I just want to say, this is to the benefit of the United States of America that -- that donation. So, it -- it just has to be seen as that way. US envoy Witkoff predicts 'successful' call between Trump and Putin on Mondayoriginally appeared onabcnews.go.com

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May 18, 2025

US envoy Witkoff predicts 'successful' call between Trump and Putin on Monday

US envoy Witkoff predicts 'successful' call between Trump and Putin on Monday President Donald Trump's top negotiator working on...

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